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Radiator grille for mounting in a radiator grille arrangement and method of producing it

US7152915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2004
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/525
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A radiator grille (10) for mounting in a motor vehicle radiator grille arrangement and a method of producing same, includes radiator grille having a substantially rigid frame (11) and at least one bar element (12) arranged within the frame (11). The bar element includes at least one end (12a) which, in the unassembled state of the radiator grille (10), is spaced from a portion (18) of the frame (11) and in the mounted state of the radiator grille (10) is forced into contact with the portion (18). The end (12a) of the bar element (12) and the portion (18) of the frame (11) being movable relative to one another as a result of the external application of force.

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