A bracket 100 for mounting a vehicle lamp has a first locating feature (apertures 114, 116, fig 2) for securing to a structural element (e.g. outrigger 150, fig 6), a second locating feature (boss 32 and set screw 34 in tapered bore 118, fig 3) for securing to the lamp housing 30 with compliance in the location of the lamp housing 30 relative to the structural element. The compliance allows for tolerances during assembly. A cruciform protrusion 122 gives a third locating feature to position the bracket relative to a fender, and a tab (126, fig 3) prevents rotation. Apertures (114, 116, fig 2) are oversized to provide compliance. The bracket can be injection moulded with a reinforcing lattice (106, fig 2). The assembly can withstand loads driving off road.
A bracket for mounting a lamp housing to a motor vehicle
2018-10-03
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / F21V FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF , Funktionsmerkmale oder Einzelheiten von Leuchten oder Beleuchtungssystemen |
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