One piece horn cover
US7617794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q5/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A horn assembly for a motor vehicle includes a sound generating member, a housing having a first opening connected to the sound generating member and a second opening to disperse sound from the sound generating member, and a deflector to restrict ingress of liquid into the second opening, while allowing egress of sound from the second opening. The deflector includes a base member having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end defining a portion of a primary opening to direct dispersement of sound from the sound generating member. The deflector includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall, where each lateral wall is coupled to the base member and extends toward the housing. A distal edge of each of the first and second lateral walls is spaced apart from the housing to form secondary openings allowing dispersement of sound from the housing.
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