Pressure cylinder holder

• US 4,974,800 A
• Filed: 07/19/1989
• Issued: 12/04/1990
• Est. Priority Date: 07/19/1989
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Perry T. Tyson Jr
• Original Assignee: Perry T. Tyson Jr
• Inventors: Tyson, Perry T. Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cherry, Johnny D.
• Application Number:
  US07/381,870
• Time in Patent Office: 503 Days
• Field of Search: 294/4, 294/15, 294/27.1, 294/31.2, 294/68.26, 222/164, 222/166, 248/130, 248/133, 248/137, 248/139-143, 248/231, 269/55, 280/47.12, 280/47.131, 414/425, 414/448, 414/778
• US Class Current: 248/143
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 13/084 for small-sized storage vessels, e.g. compressed gas cylinders or bottles, disposable gas vessels, vessels adapted for automotive use
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2201/0109 with exteriorly curved end-piece
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2201/0119 with flat end-piece
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2201/058 portable (<30 l)
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2205/0107 Frames
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2221/035 Propane butane, e.g. LPG, GPL
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2223/0153 Liquefied gas, e.g. LPG, GPL
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2223/033 Small pressure, e.g. for liquefied gas
• CPC Class Codes: F17C 2270/0745 Gas bottles

Abstract

A pressure cylinder holder is designed for use with pressure cylinders of the type utilized to store pressurized gasses. The holder includes a pair of spaced parallel side rail members which define a cradle dimensioned to support a pressure cylinder. A pair of generally trapezoidal end plates are secured between the side rail members, at opposite ends thereof in spaced parallel relation. Each of the end plates has an arcuate cut out dimensioned to receive a pressure cylinder. A pair of spaced parallel lower frame members are secured to the side rail members by perpendicularly secured end rail members. The lower frame members adjacent a bottom end of the holder each terminate in an arcuate bend to facilitate movement of the holder between horizontal and vertical orientations. An elongated strap terminates in opposite hook ends for engagement with the lower frame members. The strap is dimensioned to extend around a pressure cylinder and includes a toggle clamping linkage for securing the strap in a tensioned condition. A support bar extends outwardly from a bottom end plate, in parallel relation therewith, for engagement with a bottom rim of a pressure cylinder. The holder is intended for use in performing service and maintenance operations on pressure cylinders.

Claims

1. A pressure cylinder holder, comprising;

a pair of spaced parallel side rail members;

an upper end plate perpendicularly secured at an upper end of said side rail members and having an arcuate cut out for receiving a pressure cylinder;

a pair of upper end rail members each having one end perpendicularly secured to an upper end of one of said side rail members;

a pair of spaced parallel lower frame members each having a first end perpendicularly secured at an opposite end of one of said upper end rail members;

a pair of bottom end rail members;

each of said lower frame members having an opposite end connected by an arcuate bend to one of said bottom end rail members;

said bottom end rail members each secured to a bottom end of one of said side rail members;

a bottom end plate secured between said bottom end rail members and extending in spaced parallel relation with said upper end plate;

said bottom end plate having an arcuate cut out for receiving a pressure cylinder;

said side rail members, said upper end plate and said bottom end plate cooperating to define a cradle dimensioned to support a pressure cylinder;

each of said upper and bottom end plates having a generally trapezoidal configuration with diverging side edges secured between said rail members;

a support bar extending generally parallel with said bottom end plate and secured thereto for supporting a bottom surface of a pressure cylinder;

an elongated strap terminating in opposite hook ends for engagement with said lower frame members, said strap dimensioned to extend around a pressure cylinder supported between said side rail members;

and

a toggle linkage clamp on said strap for locking said strap in a tensioned condition around a pressure cylinder, said toggle linkage clamp having a tab end portion secured to one end of said strap, a block having one end secured to said tab, and elongated handle having a laterally projecting portion pivotally secured to an end of said block opposite said tab, a hook mounting member pivotally secured to an end of said handle, an elongated shank of one of said hook ends in adjustable threaded engagement with said hook mounting member.