Patent · US Expired

Vehicle bumper assemblies and associated towing assemblies

US6893063B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D1/565
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tow nut for a vehicle bumper assembly having an engagement portion by which a tow eye may be connected thereto and an attachment portion by which the tow nut may be attached to the assembly, characterized in that the tow nut is provided, between the engagement and attachment portions, with a zone of weakness whereby relative movement between the engagement portion and the assembly is permitted, under an impact condition.

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