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Alignment devices

US8562043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2011
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/1866
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An alignment device for attachment to a mounting support for vehicle front ends, whereby the alignment device is configured to receive a crash box that connects the mounting support to a bumper bracket. The alignment device includes a first abutment element and a second abutment element between which the crash box can be inserted and which are provided upon receiving the crash box to rest on opposite sides of the crash box. At least one abutment element is designed such that when receiving the crash box, it presses the same against the other abutment element, whereby one or more holding devices are provided on at least one of the first or second abutment elements that serve to limit the insertion of the crash box into the alignment device.

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