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Vehicle splash guard

US9022428B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
25References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2011
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D25/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle splash guard includes a base portion, a mounting structure, and a first non-fastener locating projection. The base portion is configured to extend into a wheel well defined by a vehicle body structure. The mounting structure is defined on an inner surface of the base portion and is configured to fixedly couple the vehicle splash guard to the vehicle body structure. The first non-fastener locating projection extends away from an inner surface of the base portion and is spaced apart from the mounting structure. The first non-fastener locating projection is configured to contact a laterally extending edge of the vehicle body structure that is located on an underside of the vehicle body structure to restrict movement of the base portion relative to the vehicle body structure in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body structure when the vehicle splash guard is installed to the vehicle body structure.

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