Mud flap assembly for secure attachment
US10086879B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/188
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mud flap assemblies including a frame, a securing assembly and mud flap panels; the securing assembly enabling the frame to be secured to a hitch assembly having a shaft, for further attachment to a hitch receiver secured to a vehicle; the frame having two side portions secured to a center portion to which the securing assembly is attached. The center portion of the frame is preferably configured to rest on a portion of a bumper of the vehicle to minimize vibration of the frame during use. The frame includes two side portions having channels within which reside at least a portion of fasteners that attach mud flap panels to each of the respective side portions. Methods of installing mud flap assemblies and attaching the flap panels are also disclosed.
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