Exhaust stack simulator
AssigneeVision Global Trading, Inc.
InventorDanny R. Minor
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Abstract
A decorative trim for an automotive vehicle which simulates the exhaust stack of an automotive motor is claimed. The exhaust stack simulator comprises a base plate from which multiple tubes protrude which simulate pipes exhausting from the engine of an automobile. A gasket is installed between the base plate and the vehicle surface to protect the surface and to adjust for irregularities in the surface of the vehicle. A backing plate on the interior surface of the vehicle distributes the weight of the base plate across the surface of the vehicle. Studs affixed to support brackets on the base plate pass through openings in the gasket, the vehicle and the backing plate, and the components are joined together with standard fasteners.
Claims16
An exhaust stack simulator for use as a decorative trim on a vehicle comprising
- a base plate;
- a plurality of tubes protruding from the base plate, whereby the plurality of tubes simulates the appearance of a plurality of external exhaust pipes protruding from an automotive vehicle engine;
- and
- fasteners for attaching the base plate to the vehicle.
An exhaust stack simulator for use as a decorative trim on a vehicle comprising
- an elongated base plate with a longitudinal axis, a forward edge, a rearward edge, and top and bottom edges generally parallel to the longitudinal axis;
- a plurality of tubes protruding from the base plate, whereby the plurality of tubes simulates the appearance of a plurality of external exhaust pipes protruding from an automotive vehicle engine;
- and
- fasteners for attaching the base plate to the vehicle.
A horizontal exhaust stack simulator comprising
- an elongated base plate with two long sides and two short sides;
- a plurality of tubes protruding from the base plate aligned along the longitudinal axis of the base plate, whereby the plurality of tubes simulates the appearance of external exhaust tubes of an automotive vehicle and whereby the plurality of tubes are angled toward one of the short sides of the base plate;
- support brackets rigidly affixed to the inner side of the elongated base plate;
- a gasket with a flange for accepting the base plate;
- a backing plate;
- and
- fasteners for attaching the base plate, gasket, and backing plate to the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.