Modular bumper system
US7703834B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R11/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular reconfigurable bumper system for an off road vehicle includes a center base mountable to the front of the vehicle. The center base has ends, a top face, and a front face. A pair of first mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the front face of the center base adjacent its ends and a pair of second mounting locations having associated mounting holes are located on the top face adjacent the ends of the center base. A pair of third mounting locations are located on the ends of the center base. A plurality of optional accessories including end plates, end extenders, an overrider, a prerunner, a stinger, and D-rings are selectively mountable to the center base, all via the first, second, and third mounting locations. The system also includes a rear bumper assembly mountable to the back of the vehicle and having a hinged spare tire carrier and D-rings selectively attachable to the rear bumper via common fourth mounting locations.
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