Mud flap mount
US5915708A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/188
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mud flap mount for releasably mounting mud flaps to vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, trailers and the like, to prevent damage to the mounting system, vehicle or mud flap when excessive downward force is exerted on the mud flap. The mud flap mount of the present invention comprises a planar member that connects to and extends downward from the angle bracket found under most vehicles. A shaped member attaches to the planar member, forming a cavity between the planar member and the shaped member. An opening is formed at the bottom of the cavity. The enlarged upper section is an insert member is slidably received within the cavity and releasably held by the planar member and shaped member until a downward force of a predetermined amount is applied to the mud flap, causing the upper section of the insert member to exit the cavity through the opening. By releasing the insert member upon application of a predetermined amount of force, the mud flap mount prevents damage to the mud flap, mount and vehicle.
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