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A resilient mounting mechanism for suspending vehicle tail lights from a vehicle comprises a transverse mounting bracket in which the vehicle tail lights are mounted and a resilient suspension mechanism for suspending the mounting bracket from the vehicle for deflection in a forward, backward, or ei

A resilient mounting mechanism for suspending vehicle tail lights from a vehicle comprises a transverse mounting bracket in which the vehicle tail lights are mounted and a resilient suspension mechanism for suspending the mounting bracket from the vehicle for deflection in a forward, backward, or either sideways direction when the mounting bracket encounters an obstruction. The mounting bracket preferably comprises a mounting plate having raised edges around the periphery thereof that protect the vehicle tail lights from striking an obstruction. The resilient suspension mechanism comprises one or more spring members attaching the mounting plate to the vehicle. The spring member holds the mounting bracket in a substantially stable position during normal conditions but permits deflection when the mounting plate strikes an obstruction. In one embodiment, an elastic damper covers the spring member to further restrict vibration of the mounting bracket and enhances the stability of the tail light assembly.

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A vehicle light mounting means for suspending a vehicle light from a vehicle comprising resilient suspension means for connecting the light to the vehicle, the suspension means being formed of a resilient yieldable material that is formed and constructed such that it maintains the light in a substan

A vehicle light mounting means for suspending a vehicle light from a vehicle comprising resilient suspension means for connecting the light to the vehicle, the suspension means being formed of a resilient yieldable material that is formed and constructed such that it maintains the light in a substantially stable position during normal operation of the vehicle, the suspension means being resiliently movable on contact with a solid object such that the light can be substantially deflected in both a longitudinal direction and a sideways direction relative to the direction of the vehicle when the light is subjected to a deflecting force provided by such object, the suspension means urging the light to return to its stable position when the deflecting force is removed, the resilient suspension means comprising a spring member including an upper portion attached to the vehicle and a lower portion from which the light is suspended, the spring member including a loop formed between the upper and lower portions that enhances the deflection capabilities of the spring member, the loop serving to increase the range of resilient motion of the light.