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Fender mounting assembly for utility vehicles

US8882121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/186
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A utility vehicle such as an agricultural tractor comprises a steerable wheel secured to a wheel carrier which is mounted to a vehicle frame. The wheel is steerable through a range of steering angles about a substantially vertical steering axis A fender is mounted above the wheel on a support arm. The support arm is fixed relative to the wheel carrier so as to pivot with the wheel during steering through the whole of said range. The fender is pivotally mounted to the support arm at a pivoting mount located above the wheel. The fender is forced to pivot with respect to the wheel and support arm when the fender engages the vehicle frame.

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