IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0746587
(2008-12-08)
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등록번호 |
US-8157278
(2012-04-17)
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국제출원번호 |
PCT/CA2008/002129
(2008-12-08)
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§371/§102 date |
20100607
(20100607)
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국제공개번호 |
WO2009/070891
(2009-06-11)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Buck, Robert A.
- Woods, Scott L.
- Zywicki, Jr., William B.
- Vanbiesbrouck, Julian F.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Warn, Hoffman, Miller & LaLone, P.C.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
21 |
초록
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The present invention is an integrated step load support for a rear fascia of a vehicle which includes features that are molded in one orientation and folded and fastened in a support orientation. The features are integrated into the existing component configurations of the vehicle, and no additiona
The present invention is an integrated step load support for a rear fascia of a vehicle which includes features that are molded in one orientation and folded and fastened in a support orientation. The features are integrated into the existing component configurations of the vehicle, and no additional parts are molded, assembled, or shipped to the customer location. The present invention includes the lower fascia having a molded and support structure which is attached to a main body through the use of living hinge features. The structure is then folded into a support position and locked into place with complimentary folding features molded into the upper fascia. The upper folding structure also incorporates an offset attachment surface without additional tooling action.
대표청구항
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1. A step load support, comprising: an upper folding structure;a lower folding structure operable for connection to a vehicle, said lower folding structure operable for connection with said upper folding structure such that when a force is applied to said upper folding structure, said lower folding
1. A step load support, comprising: an upper folding structure;a lower folding structure operable for connection to a vehicle, said lower folding structure operable for connection with said upper folding structure such that when a force is applied to said upper folding structure, said lower folding structure will provide support for said force,said upper folding structure further comprising: a body portion;a foldable portion foldably connected to said body portion, wherein said body portion is operable to be positioned relative to said foldable portion for connecting said upper folding structure to said lower folding structure; anda first living hinge operable for connecting said body portion to said foldable portion. 2. A step load support, comprising: an upper folding structure;a lower folding structure operable for connection to a vehicle, said lower folding structure operable for connection with said upper folding structure such that when a force is applied to said upper folding structure, said lower folding structure will provide support for said force;at least one aperture formed as part of said lower folding structure; andat least one connecting flange formed as part of said upper folding structure such that said at least one connecting flange is at least partially inserted into said at least one aperture, thereby connecting said upper folding structure to said lower folding structure. 3. A step load support, comprising: an upper folding structure;a lower folding structure operable for connection to a vehicle, said lower folding structure operable for connection with said upper folding structure such that when a force is applied to said upper folding structure, said lower folding structure will provide support for said force;said upper folding structure further comprising: an outer member; anda foldable member pivotally connected to said outer member such that said foldable member is moved to a position such that said foldable member is connected to a vehicle, said outer member receives a portion of said upper folding structure, and said foldable member is connected a part of said upper folding structure. 4. The step load support of claim 3, said foldable member further comprising at least one support flange formed as part of said foldable member such that when said force is applied to said upper folding structure, said support flange will support at least a portion of said force. 5. The step load support of claim 4, said foldable member further comprising at least one support bracket operable with said at least one support flange such that when a force is applied to upper folding structure, said at least one support bracket and said at least one support flange will support at least a portion of said force. 6. The step load support of claim 5, wherein said at least one support bracket and said support flange are support by a frame of a vehicle. 7. The step load support of claim 3, said foldable member further comprising a second living hinge operable for allowing said foldable member to move relative to said outer member. 8. A step load bracket, comprising: an upper folding structure having a body portion;a foldable portion formed as part of said upper folding structure, said foldable portion being foldable relative to said body portion;a lower folding structure having an outer member foldably connected to a foldable member, and said foldable member is placed into a position to allow said upper folding structure to be connected to said lower folding structure; andat least one support flange formed as part of said foldable member such that said at least one support flange supports said foldable portion of said upper folding structure when a force is placed upon said upper folding structure. 9. The step load bracket of claim 8, further comprising: at least one upper connecting flange formed as part of said upper folding structure;at least one lower connecting flange formed as part of said upper folding structure; anda plurality of apertures formed as part of said lower folding structure such that said at least one lower connecting flange and said at least one upper connecting flange are operable to be at least partially inserted into said plurality of apertures, thereby connecting said upper folding structure to said lower folding structure. 10. The step load bracket of claim 8, said upper folding structure further comprising a first living hinge operable for allowing said body portion to fold relative to said foldable portion. 11. The step load bracket of claim 8, further comprising at least one support bracket which provides additionally support of said foldable portion of said upper folding structure. 12. The step load bracket of claim 11, wherein said at least one support bracket and said at least one support flange are supported by a frame of a vehicle. 13. The step load bracket of claim 8, further comprising a second living hinge connecting said foldable portion to said outer member. 14. A step load support for a fascia of a vehicle, comprising: an upper folding structure having a body portion foldably connected to a foldable portion;at least one upper connecting flange formed as part of said foldable portion;at least one lower connecting flange formed as part of said body portion;a lower folding structure having an outer member foldably connected to a foldable member;a plurality of apertures formed as part of said lower folding structure such that said foldable member is folded into a position to allow at least a portion of said at least one lower connecting flange to be received into one of said plurality of apertures, and at least a portion of said at least one upper connecting flange to be received into one of said plurality of apertures, thereby connecting said upper folding structure to said lower folding structure; andat least one support flange formed as part of said foldable member such that said at least one support flange will support said foldable portion of said upper folding structure when a force is placed upon said upper folding structure. 15. The step load support for a vehicle of claim 14, further comprising a first living hinge, wherein said body portion of said upper folding structure is connected to said foldable portion through the use of said first living hinge. 16. The step load support for a vehicle of claim 14, said foldable member of said lower folding structure further comprising at least one support bracket which supports said foldable portion of said upper folding structure when said upper folding structure is connected to said lower folding structure. 17. The step load support for a vehicle of claim 16, wherein said at least one support bracket and said at least one support flange are supported by a frame of a vehicle. 18. The step load support for a vehicle of claim 14, further comprising a second living hinge connecting said foldable portion to said outer member.
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