Bumper mounting system
US7766402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper mounting system (10) for locating and installing a bumper (14) on a vehicle having a chassis and a hood (18) includes a chassis support member (42) pivotally mountable to a portion of the vehicle hood (18) and adjustably mountable to a portion of the vehicle chassis. The system also includes a bumper mounting member (46) mountable to both an interior portion of the bumper (14) and a portion of the chassis support member (42). The system further includes a first bumper support feature (114) formed on the chassis support member (42) and a second bumper support feature (118) formed on the bumper mounting member (46). The second bumper support feature (118) is engageable with the first bumper support feature (114) to at least temporarily position the bumper (14) relative to the hood (18).
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