Panel attachment member and system
US5984401A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B47/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel attachment member and system for shielding a vehicle in an off-road setting. The panel includes an exterior portion and an interior portion. A lip is disposed around the interior portion. A magnetic cut-out is attached to the lip for magnetically securing the panel to the vehicle. Moreover, at least one suction cup is disposed on the interior portion for further securing the panel to the vehicle via vacuum pressure contained within the suction cup. A valve is attached to the suction cup for releasably securing the panel to the vehicle.
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