US3949976A
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Tractor stands
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-10
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1995-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle support stand structure having separate stands for the forward and rear portions of a vehicle. The stand normally used under the forward portion of the vehicle has a frame with a transverse portion having an elongated portion extending therefrom. A pair of vertically extendable upright members mount on the upper transverse portion and they in use mount on an underneath portion of a vehicle engine or the like. The other stand is usable under the rear portion of a vehicle or alternately under the forward portion of a vehicle. It has a frame with an elongated portion having a transverse portion on one end thereof and having a movable frame portion movably mounted on the elongated portion. A rear support member is vertically movably mounted on the movable frame portion. A pair of telescopic upright members are mounted on the transverse frame portion adjacent to the elongated portion. Auxiliary upright support members can be mounted on the transverse frame portion so this stand can be used under the forward portion of a vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Cofer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:26
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
310 words
A vehicle support stand for supporting the forward and rear portion of a tractor or the like when the vehicle is disassembled for maintenance as its midsection between the vehicle's front and rear wheels, the support stand comprising: a front stand including: an elongated frame having a lower portion and an upper portion: a transverse frame secured to one end of said elongated frame, said transverse frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion including a pair of elongated rail-like members: a pair of telescopic supports mounted on the rail-like members of said transverse frame for supporting the engine of the vehicle; and caster wheels attached to the ends of the lower portion of said transverse frame and the lower portion of the opposite end of said elongated frame; a rear stand including: an elongated frame having a pair of elongated rectangularly shaped members; a transverse frame secured to one end of the pair of the elongated rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame, said transverse frame having an upper portion and a lower portion; a cross support member for supporting a mid portion of the frame of the vehicle; a pair of telescopic supports mounted on the rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame, said pair of said telescopic supports supporting said cross support member thereon; a movably mounted frame having a pair of sleeves at the ends thereof for slidably mounting on the pair of rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame; a rear support member for supporting a rear portion of the frame of the vehicle; a pair of telescopic supports mounted on said movably mounted frame, said pair of telscopic support members supporting said rear support member thereon; and caster wheels attached to the ends of the lower portion of said transverse frame and the lower portion of the movably mounted frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
310 words
A vehicle support stand for supporting the forward and rear portion of a tractor or the like when the vehicle is disassembled for maintenance as its midsection between the vehicle's front and rear wheels, the support stand comprising: a front stand including: an elongated frame having a lower portion and an upper portion: a transverse frame secured to one end of said elongated frame, said transverse frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion including a pair of elongated rail-like members: a pair of telescopic supports mounted on the rail-like members of said transverse frame for supporting the engine of the vehicle; and caster wheels attached to the ends of the lower portion of said transverse frame and the lower portion of the opposite end of said elongated frame; a rear stand including: an elongated frame having a pair of elongated rectangularly shaped members; a transverse frame secured to one end of the pair of the elongated rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame, said transverse frame having an upper portion and a lower portion; a cross support member for supporting a mid portion of the frame of the vehicle; a pair of telescopic supports mounted on the rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame, said pair of said telescopic supports supporting said cross support member thereon; a movably mounted frame having a pair of sleeves at the ends thereof for slidably mounting on the pair of rectangularly shaped members of said elongated frame; a rear support member for supporting a rear portion of the frame of the vehicle; a pair of telescopic supports mounted on said movably mounted frame, said pair of telscopic support members supporting said rear support member thereon; and caster wheels attached to the ends of the lower portion of said transverse frame and the lower portion of the movably mounted frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The support stand as described in claim 1, wherein said pair of telescopic supports of said front stand are slidably mounted on the rail-like members of said transverse frame so that the telescopic supports can be positioned to the width of the vehicle engine for supporting the engine thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
The support stand as described in claim 1, wherein said pair of telescopic supports of said front stand are positioned between the vertical axis of said caster wheels attached to the lower portion of said transverse frame and the upper portion of said elongated frame so that said front stand will not tip due to the weight of the forward portion of the vehicle when the vehicle's front wheels are removed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
The support stand as described in claim 1, wherein said pair of telescopic supports mounted on said elongated frame and said movably mounted frame of said rear stand are positioned between the vertical axis of the caster wheels attached to the lower portion of said transverse frame and the lower portion of said movably mounted frame so that said rear stand frame will not tip due to the weight of the rear portion of the vehicle when the vehicle's rear wheels are removed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The support stand as described in claim 1, wherein a center portion of said movably mounted frame of said rear stand includes a jack mounted thereon, the upper portion of said jack disposed against the center portion of said rear support member for raising and lowering said rear support thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The support stand as described in claim 1, wherein said upper portion of said transverse frame includes a pair of rail like members and there is a pair of telescopic supports mounted on said rail like members thereby providing that said rear stand can be used as a front stand.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |