Tail light bracket assembly
US7631845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/263
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface, a mounting surface defined by a second bracket leg. The bracket also provides one or more first clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more second clips each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg to clip a light housing to the bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.
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