Bumper apparatus
US11518004B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/026
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper apparatus for securing a vehicle bumper during painting and repair is described herein. The apparatus includes a base support structure, a frame coupled to the base support structure, at least one rear coupler arm movably coupled to the frame, at least one front coupler arm movably coupled to the frame via a front coupler attachment, and a front coupler. The front coupler attachment includes a frame portion movably coupled to the frame, a ball portion fixedly coupled to the frame portion, a socket portion configured to receive the ball portion, and an arm portion movably coupled to the at least one front coupler arm. The front coupler is movably coupled to the at least one front coupler arm and is configured to be releasably coupled to the vehicle bumper.
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