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Universal linkage mounting bar

US9452713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 2015
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R3/002
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular mounting system for running board assemblies including at least one universal mounting bar and at least one universal mounting arrangement for connecting to a body panel of a motor vehicle. The universal mounting bar includes at least a first plurality of apertures which correlate to mounting apertures in the vehicle body panel, and a second plurality of apertures which correspond to mounting apertures in a second discreet vehicle body panel, and a third plurality of apertures which correspond to mounting apertures in a third discreet vehicle body panel. The universal mounting bar provides a single bar that accommodates various aperture locations for body panels on any number of predetermined vehicles brands/models. Each universal mounting arrangement has at least one fifth plurality of apertures for connecting to each of a fourth plurality of apertures at predetermined locations on the universal mounting bar.

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