Mounting system for accessory units on a vehicle
US12337671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a system for mounting an accessory unit to a vehicle. The mounting system comprise at least one side channel attached to the accessory unit, at least one screw-strip comprising a plate with a plurality of screws fitted at pre-defined locations defined by matching mounting positions of at least one bushing. The screw-strip is displaceable fitted in the side channel. The system further comprises at least one bracket arranged to receive the screws fitted on the screw-strip and to receive a nut for each screw arranged to fixate the mounting system by pressing the screws towards a locking arrangement in the side channel and wherein the bracket is arranged to receive a frame-mounted bushing mounted to a side rail of the vehicle frame.
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