Vehicle radiator support structure
US6675921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01P2070/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A radiator mounting bracket assembly includes a mounting bracket and a vibration isolator. The vibration isolator is mounted within an opening formed in the bracket to engage a mounting pin which extends from an upper surface of a radiator. The mounting bracket is preferably formed of a non-metallic material such as glass-filled polypropylene and a plurality of ribs in the upper surface of the mounting bracket increase the structural rigidity thereof. The vibration isolator is a substantially annular member which receives the mounting pin while providing a pad section to engage the upper surface of the radiator. A rigid, yet vibration isolating retention is thereby achieved.
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