Universal mount wind deflector and method of mounting
US4170381A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/2008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wind deflector construction including a wind deflector, a base bracket and a wind deflector bracket. The base bracket and wind deflector bracket are provided with a plurality of openings that can be selectively aligned to adjust the wind deflector in a plurality of positions to accommodate the contours of the automotive vehicle. According to the method of adjustment, after the base bracket is mounted on the vehicle, a template is mounted on the deflector and a portion of the template extends along the window of the automotive vehicle. This latter portion is arranged so that it is parallel to the window and then the final adjustment is completed by fastening the base bracket and wind deflector bracket in the adjusted positions relative to one another.
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