Running board bracket
AssigneeSalflex Polymers Ltd.
InventorPeter Iorgovan
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Abstract
A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle. The bracket comprising a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element. The support surface provides a surface for supporting the running board. The interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of the vehicle. The mount element cooperates with a fastener for fastening the bracket to a structural panel of the vehicle.
Claims20
A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle, the bracket comprising:
- a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element,
- wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting the running board,
- wherein said interlock structure is generally a T-shaped extension that extends from said support surface, the T-shaped extension being configured to be inserted through a corresponding interlock aperture on a lower flange of the vehicle to provide a mechanical engagement with an inboard side of the lower flange of the vehicle, and
- wherein said mount element cooperates with a fastener for fastening the bracket to a structural panel of the vehicle.
A running board assembly for use on a motor vehicle, the running board assembly comprising:
- a running board;
- and
- at least one bracket mounted to said running board, said bracket configured for mounting said running board to the motor vehicle, said bracket comprising,
- a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element,
- wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting said running board,
- wherein said interlock structure is generally a T-shaped extension that extends from said support surface, the T-shaped extension being configured to be inserted through a corresponding interlock aperture on a lower flange of the motor vehicle to provide a mechanical engagement with an inboard side of the lower flange of the motor vehicle, and
- wherein said mount element is configured to enable fastening of said bracket to a structural panel of the motor vehicle.
A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle, the bracket comprising:
- a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element,
- wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting the running board,
- wherein said interlock structure extends in an opposite direction from said support surface and is configured to be inserted through a corresponding interlock aperture on a lower flange of the vehicle to provide a mechanical engagement with an inboard side of the lower flange of the vehicle, and
- wherein said mount element is configured to enable fastening of said bracket to a structural panel of the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.