Mudflap assembly

US7909343B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Fontaine Spray Suppression Company · US

Inventors

• David Archer · Wakefield, US
• John W. Howard · Cedar Park, US
• Douglas L. Henson · Hendersonville, US
• Larry D. Birch · Gallatin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 4, 2008
• Grant date: Mar 22, 2011
• Expiry date: May 19, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D25/186
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A mudflap assembly comprising a bracket for connection to a vehicle and a hanger extended therefrom. A mudflap is connected to one end of the hanger, while the bracket rotatable receives the other end and maintains the hanger in an initial resting position until the hanger is acted upon by a sufficient horizontal force. A bulge or detent on the bracket resists horizontal movement of the hanger.