Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
293115000 | With grille or radiator guard | 33 |
20080203741 | Multiple use vehicle accessory - A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has first and second members that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. A cross member is longer in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. The first member, second member, and cross member are capable of being configured in a first orientation with respect to a vehicle so as to be positioned as a brush guard. Also, the first member, second member and third member are capable of being configured in a second orientation with respect to the vehicle so as to be positioned as a luggage rack. The first member, second member, and cross member are configured to allow the vehicle to traverse so as to contact the cross member. | 08-28-2008 |
20080246289 | VEHICLE RADIATOR GUARD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A radiator guard assembly for a vehicle that includes a first frame rail, a second frame rail, a bumper assembly coupled to the first and second frame rails, and a radiator coupled to the first and second frame rails is provided. The radiator guard assembly includes a radiator guard, and a pair of mounting brackets for coupling the radiator guard to the first and second frame rails and axially downstream from the bumper. The radiator guard is configured to substantially prevent an object from undesirably contacting the radiator. | 10-09-2008 |
20080272608 | FRONTAL STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A frontal structure is provided for a motor vehicle. The frontal structure includes, but is not limited to a support structure, to which a radiator is fastened and on which a bumper girder is mounted in front of the radiator in such a manner that it yields backward toward the radiator in case of an impact. The fastening of the radiator to the support structure is formed by a frame, in which the radiator is retained and which is in turn anchored to the support structure via connection elements which detach if a maximum force is exceeded. The frame is adapted to the form of the bumper girder and the radiator to come into contact with the bumper girder earlier than the radiator in case of yielding backward of the bumper girder. | 11-06-2008 |
20080277951 | Motor Vehicle Front Part - A motor vehicle front part includes a bumper unit provided with a bumper crossmember and a support which rigidifies the bumper unit in a region upstream of the bumper crossmember upon impact with a pedestrian. The front part of a vehicle is provided with a bumper unit so that the pedestrian's protection is also improved on vehicles whose design do not enable a lower support to be incorporated. The support is therefore arranged above the bumper crossmember. | 11-13-2008 |
20090001736 | HARNESS PROTECTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICULAR HORN - A harness protecting structure is provided for a vehicular horn for a vehicle, in which the vehicle has a grille defining an air intake opening in a front part of the vehicle, a radiator located posterior to the grille, and the horn being disposed in front of the radiator and facing the opening of the grille. The grille is provided with a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending posterior to the lower and side edge of the grill, and a part of the peripheral wall extending across and anterior to a peripheral region of the horn so as to form a protective surface. The harness of the horn is laid from the outside of the region of the horn behind the protective surface. | 01-01-2009 |
20090066096 | Vehicle grille including structural inner and decorative outer snap-in features with, and/or method of making the same - In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided a grille for a vehicle. The grille comprises a structural inner member and a decorative outer member, which includes a plurality of molded-in snap features to engage with the structural inner member at a plurality of corresponding snap-receiving points or locations of the structural inner member. A plurality of snap features are molded into the structural inner member and/or the decorative outer member to engage with the vehicle at a plurality of corresponding attachment points or locations on the vehicle. The plurality of snap features molded into the structural inner member and/or decorative outer member are arranged to provide a secure connection between the grille and the vehicle free from secondary fasteners therebetween. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072556 | Non-Opaque Radiator Grilles for Automotive Vehicles - A non-opaque radiator grille is deployed on an automotive vehicle. The use of non-opaque materials enables the radiator grille to incorporate a variety of different features for styling distinctions, including low visibility illumination, frosting, graphics, ribbing, fluting or other texturing. The grille can be treated or textured on an interior surface of the material to provide the desired textured look, instead of on the exterior surface. The non-opaque grille can be liquid filled, sand blasted and/or incorporate luminescence or diffused lighting. A single grille configuration can be treated internally to provide different styling looks for model or series differentiations. The non-opaque nature of the grille material opens the grille for sensing technology to be incorporated directly into the grille. If secondary external treatment processes are still desired, the use of the non-opaque materials would not prevent the chroming or painting of the radiator grilles. | 03-19-2009 |
20090079209 | Multiple use vehicle accessory - A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that is configured for attachment to a vehicle. The accessory includes a first end on a frame. The first end defines a front side wall that has a pair of ears and a first cut-out section. A tire is configured for being disposed within the first cut-out section so that a center portion of the front side wall is configured for engaging a crown of the tire. The ears are located vertically above the center portion of the front side wall when the tire engages the center portion of the front side wall. A second end is located at an end of the frame opposite from the first end and is configured differently from the first end. | 03-26-2009 |
20090115205 | REINFORCING ELEMENT FOR A LOWER AREA OF A FRONT BUMPER, AND CORRESPONDINGLY EQUIPPED BUMPER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention discussed above provides a reinforcing element for a lower impact region of a front bumper of a motor vehicle for the protection of pedestrians during the impact of a lower leg section against the lower impact region of the front bumper. The reinforcing element is thus connected behind, in direction of travel, the lower front bumper region to the latter. The reinforcing element has a base plate with reinforcing ribs attached thereto. It extends essentially in horizontal direction, approximately over the width of the front bumper. It is thus proposed for the first time that the reinforcing element is designed as a separate plate which can be integrated in the lower bumper region. The above invention also discusses a front bumper equipped therewith for a motor vehicle. | 05-07-2009 |
20090184526 | Front Section for a Motor Vehicle - A front section for a motor vehicle comprises a bumper ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090212581 | FORWARD FOLDING VEHICLE GRILL GUARD - A grill guard apparatus for a vehicle with a bumper includes a grill guard pivotally attached at a bottom portion thereof to the bumper about a horizontal pivot axis located vertically between top and bottom edges of the bumper such that the grill guard can pivot about the pivot axis from an upright raised position in front of the vehicle grill to a lowered position extending horizontally forward from the bumper. Portions of the grill guard above the pivot axis bear against the bumper above the pivot axis when the grill guard is in the raised position, and portions of the grill guard below the pivot axis bear against the bumper below the pivot axis when the grill guard is in the lowered position and thereby support the grill guard in the lowered position. A lock mechanism is operative to maintain the grill guard in the raised position. | 08-27-2009 |
20090218833 | Protective accessory bumper - An accessory bumper for use on a host vehicle, such as a security vehicle, for providing collision protection when the host vehicle performs PIT maneuvers. The accessory bumper includes protective elements on front side of the vehicle, for protecting both the accessory bumper and also minimizing damage to the host vehicle's engine and other critical components necessary for the operation of the vehicle. | 09-03-2009 |
20090261601 | CARRIER AND FRONT END MODULE SYSTEM - A carrier for a front end module as a front structure of a vehicle, and a front end module system, comprises a sub frame formed to extend horizontally across an opening of a quadrangular main frame in which a radiator is to be arranged, and air guides are formed on the main frame and the sub frame to project forward. | 10-22-2009 |
20090273196 | Front Guard of Working Vehicle - A front guard ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090302623 | Bull Bar Arrangement on a Motor Vehicle Front - By combining an armature which may be formed from a metal or plastics material or cardboard material with a contact assembly generally in the form of foams or other energy absorbing materials it is possible to create a sufficiently robust structure for general installation on a motor vehicle. The armature will deform under impact loads in association with the contact assembly in order to provide an acceptable energy absorption profile under impact loads such as a result of collision contact between a pedestrian and the impact protection arrangement secured to a vehicle. | 12-10-2009 |
20100148525 | Vehicle Fascia and Grille Assembly - Vehicle fascia assembly includes a plastic fascia panel and a grille frame. The fascia panel has a grille opening defined by a flange extending rearward from the show surface toward the back side of the fascia panel. The flange has a plurality of flexure fingers at spaced intervals along the flange. The grille frame has a forward facing show surface and has a C-shaped channel molded around the outer edge of the show surface. Upon the assembly of the grille frame onto the backside of the fascia panel, the spaced apart channel legs fit onto the flange and the flexure fingers are biased and then engage with an abutment face on the grille frame, thereby attaching the grille frame onto the back side of the fascia panel without exposing the show surface of the fascia panel to injury by the grille frame during the assembly operation. | 06-17-2010 |
20100283272 | Pivoting Brush Guard with Latch Mechanism for Providing Quick Engine Access - A brush guard used on a vehicle, for example, on a lawn tractor. The brush guard includes a latch mechanism that allows the brush guard to be closely mounted to the vehicle's engine cover for esthetic reasons. When an operator needs to open the vehicle's front engine cover, which typically tilts forward, the operator may release a latch mechanism and pivot the brush guard forward and away from the engine cover such that the engine cover is not blocked and may be opened. A tension spring returns a latch pin to the latched position such that no manipulation of the latch mechanism is needed when the brush guard is repositioned in an upright operating position. To reposition the brush guard into the operating position, the operator may lift the brush guard upwardly toward the vehicle engine cover, and the latch pin will reengage into its latching position. | 11-11-2010 |
20100314891 | Grill for Assault Vehicle - An assault grill for attachment to a vehicle is disclosed, the assault grill being configured for impacting doors in such a way that the door is deflected upwards. The grill includes a support member, one or more longitudinal support members, and two or more lateral members. In one embodiment, a first lateral member and a second lateral member are spaced different perpendicular distances from the longitudinal support member. In another embodiment, a line through a center of the first lateral member and a center of the second lateral member forms an angle with a line parallel to the longitudinal support member. | 12-16-2010 |
20110006553 | Winch Carrier and Grille Guard Mounting System - An accessory mounting system for on-road and off-road passenger vehicles, such as light-duty trucks and SUV's is provided. The system attaches to a vehicle to serve as an extension of the vehicle frame to provide a secure mounting location for vehicle accessories, such as a winch, grille guards, headlamp guards, and lights. The system provides for the attachment of numerous accessory components without modification or replacement of an original equipment bumper. | 01-13-2011 |
20110049914 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN ACCESSORY ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - A device, and a kit a parts for forming such a device, for removably attaching an accessory, such as a winch, to a motor vehicle comprises a brush guard in the shape of a frame that provides support for the vehicle accessory. The brush guard is formed by two upright members and at least one cross-member interconnecting and retaining the two upright members in rigid, spaced-apart relationship. Each of the upright members has two substantially horizontally extending mounting bars, one at each end, for its removable attachment to the motor vehicle. The upright members thus form two upper mounting bars and the two lower mounting bars which extend horizontally outward toward the vehicle. The upper mounting bars are removably connectable to two upper mounting brackets attached to the vehicle frame in spaced-apart relationship; the lower mounting bars are removably connectable to two lower mounting receptacles attached to the vehicle frame below the bumper. Mechanical fasteners (e.g., pins) are provided for securing the upper and lower mounting bars in their respective connections. | 03-03-2011 |
20110133498 | RADIATOR GRILLE OF AN AUTOMOBILE - A radiator grille of an automobile includes a plastic main grille provided with plural air vents and plural positioning bases formed in the inside. Each of the positioning bases has a plugging groove for being inserted with a hooking member, which is made of metal with a locking portion located at one end, a blocking portion elastically extended outward, and a hunched positioning portion formed outwardly. So, with the hooking members made of metal to possess a strong strength and elasticity, they are not to be easily broken owing to improper operation while being assembled with the main grille. Moreover, the radiator grille can not only be conveniently and swiftly assembled, but also firmly positioned in a car. | 06-09-2011 |
20110140464 | FRONTAL STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A frontal structure is provided for a motor vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a support structure that can be connected to longitudinal members of a front frame, to which a cooling module is fastened with a retaining device, and a bumper cross member mounted ahead of the cooling module. The retaining device includes, but is not limited to at least two cooling module holders that are attached to a component selected from support structure and cooling module and which are provided with elongate recesses, in which retaining elements attached to the respectively other component are anchored. The retaining device is configured in such a manner that in the event of a backward yielding of the bumper cross member, a translational displacement of the cooling module in the direction opposite to the direction of travel is possible. | 06-16-2011 |
20110187134 | FRONT PART FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY - A front part of a motor vehicle body is provided that includes, but is not limited to a radiator and a bumper support transversely extending in front of the radiator and an air passage aligned with the radiator and formed in the bumper support. | 08-04-2011 |
20110291430 | Front End Structures and Lower Grille Assemblies for Vehicles - A lower grille assembly for connection with a front bumper structure of a vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of widthwise extending grille deflectors extending between sides of the frame, spaced-apart from each other along a height of the lower grille assembly. At least one grille deflector has one or more scoop regions having a trailing edge that extends upwardly such that the trailing edge is located above a leading edge of the scoop region for directing the air flowing by the trailing edge of the scoop region in an upward direction. | 12-01-2011 |
20130187395 | ADJUSTABLE MODULAR AUTOMOTIVE GRILLE GUARD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable, modular grille guard assembly addresses deficiencies of both single-unit grille guard assemblies and conventional modular grille guard assemblies. The adjustable, modular grille guard assembly is stronger and more durable than both conventional modular grille guard assemblies and single-unit grille guard assemblies. Additionally, the adjustable, modular design allows the assembly to fit various vehicles, is conducive to aftermarket exterior modifications, is cost efficient for manufacturers and suppliers, does not require complete removal when work is performed on the front of the vehicle, and allows quick and easy removal/replacement of specific members. Additionally, due to its modular design, the grille guard assembly is cheaper and easier to ship than single-unit assemblies since it may be broken down to fit into smaller containers. The adjustable, modular grille guard assembly is adjustable, provides sufficient strength and durability due to its design and construction materials, and allows for selective replacement of damaged members. | 07-25-2013 |
20140175815 | PEDESTRIAN PROTECTIVE RADIATOR GRILL - A pedestrian protective radiator pill includes a radiator pill, an operation unit, and a guide unit. The radiator pill is provided at a front end portion of a vehicle and has an upper end portion that moves forward away from a vehicle body so that the radiator pill becomes perpendicular to the ground. The operation unit is connected to the radiator pill and pushes the radiator grill in a forward direction of the vehicle when an impact signal is input. The guide unit provided under the radiator grill guides forward linear movement of the radiator grill when the radiator pill is pushed forward by the operation unit, and guides rotational movement of the upper end portion of the radiator pill after the radiator grill reaches an end of its movable range. | 06-26-2014 |
20140306469 | Quick Release Grill Guard - The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a quick release grill guard further comprising at least one latching system configured for the quick release and pivot of the grill guard away from the vehicle grill face. In certain embodiments, the quick release grill guard further comprises a grill guard coupling portion, a vehicle coupling portion, a latching portion a hinge, a quick release bar; and a clasping member. In certain embodiments, the grill guard coupling portion is capable of being freely pivoted relative to the hinge by actuation of the clasping member by way of the quick release bar. In exemplary embodiments, the quick release bar is in operable communication with multiple latching systems so as to release the grill guard in a plurality of locations simultaneously. | 10-16-2014 |
20140339837 | Modular Front End System And Related Components - A modular front end system includes a main bumper structure, outer bumper structures disposed on either end of the main bumper structure, and tension plates disposed at junctions between the main bumper structure and each of the outer bumper structures and supportably coupling each outer bumper structure to the main bumper structure, wherein each tension plate is configured to fail before the main bumper structure and the outer bumper structures in the event of a collision. | 11-20-2014 |
20150021937 | Grill Guard With Integrated LED Bar - A grill guard has an LED light bar positioned at a central location within the grill guard. The grill guard includes two vertically extending members and two horizontal members. The LED light bar is mounted within a casing which is integrated into the grill guard, with the LED light bar protected both by the grill guard and by the casing. The preferred mounting arrangement allows both pivoting and fore and aft movement of the LED light bar within the casing. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028605 | Radiator Grille for a Motor Vehicle - An ornamental grille arranged for attachment to a peripheral frame of a motor vehicle radiator grille includes a grille structure having respective grille elements. Domes are formed on points of intersection of the grille elements of the grille structure. | 01-29-2015 |
20150353043 | ROCK GUARD FOR HIGHWAY VEHICLES - Rock guards can be used to protect parts, such as a radiator, in the engine compartment of highway vehicles. The present disclosure relates to a rock guard that includes a body with self-supporting frameless structure that has a hem and a plurality of mounting points mountable to a structure of the vehicle. The hem comprises a folded section of the material of the body and circumferentially surrounds the body, providing the guard with rigidity. | 12-10-2015 |
20160193977 | UNIQUE AND EFFICIENT GRILLE DESIGN WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY ABSORBER AND ENERGY ABSORBER WITH LOCKING FEATURE | 07-07-2016 |
20190143923 | PROTECTIVE RADIATOR SHROUD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE | 05-16-2019 |