US 11,820,453 B2 · Composite fender for electric vehicle

Abstract

Fender assemblies are disclosed, each including a rectangular frame defining a central aperture. The perimeter of the central aperture may have a rounded-rectangle shape. A fender arch in the form of an arcuate sheet, e.g., of carbon fiber (CF), terminates on either end at respective first and second flanges extending outward to form a planar base. The arcuate sheet extends through the central aperture to reach above a top side of the frame and the flanges abut a bottom side of the frame. A mud guard is coupled to the rectangular frame through the first flange of the arcuate sheet, such that the mud guard extends from the first flange away from the second side of the frame. The frame and mud guard may be made of plastic, and may be configured to absorb assembly forces to avoid damaging the CF fender arch.

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Dependent claims

A fender assembly for a one-wheeled vehicle, the fender assembly comprising:

a rectangular frame defining a central aperture, wherein a perimeter of the central aperture has a rounded-rectangle shape;
an arcuate sheet terminating on either end at respective first and second flanges extending outward to form a planar base, wherein the arcuate sheet extends through the central aperture to a first side of the frame and the flanges abut a second side of the frame;
and
a mud guard coupled to the rectangular frame through the first flange of the arcuate sheet, such that the mud guard extends from the first flange away from the second side of the frame.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Composite fender for electric vehicle

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Composite fender for electric vehicle

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Abstract

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