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Fastening structure of onboard apparatus

US9902334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2011/0049
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening structure of an onboard apparatus to be fastened to a vehicle body includes a support member that is fastened to the vehicle body to support the onboard apparatus and has a protruding section protruding rearward beyond a rear face of the onboard apparatus, and a bracket having a front fastening section to be fastened to a lower face of a rear section of the onboard apparatus, a rear fastening section to be fastened to the protruding section of the support member, and a fragile section provided between the front fastening section and the rear fastening section. By an external force from a front side of the onboard apparatus, the fragile section is deformed and the rear section of the onboard apparatus is moved upward using the rear fastening section as a fulcrum.

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