System and method for obstruction deflection
US8176832B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/54
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and a method for obstruction deflection for a vehicle. The system generally includes a guide; and a support structure. The support structure includes one or more supports; one or more guide connectors; a fixed single support bracket; a tilt bracket; and a fixed multiple support bracket. The fixed single support bracket, the tilt bracket, and the fixed multiple support bracket are mounted to the vehicle, a first end of each of the supports is installed onto the fixed single support bracket, the tilt bracket, and the fixed multiple support bracket, a second end of each of the supports is installed onto the guide connectors, and the guide is rotatably attached to the guide connectors such that the guide is positioned longitudinally on the vehicle and the guide is curved with the vehicle on the inside of the curve. When the tilt bracket is locked to prevent tilting, and the vehicle is operated in either of a first direction and a second direction, and an obstruction is encountered by the guide, cooperative flexing of the guide and of the supports in combination deflects the obstruction away from the vehicle.
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