CA2159968C - Protective member for a vehicle - Google Patents
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- CA2159968C CA2159968C CA2159968A CA2159968A CA2159968C CA 2159968 C CA2159968 C CA 2159968C CA 2159968 A CA2159968 A CA 2159968A CA 2159968 A CA2159968 A CA 2159968A CA 2159968 C CA2159968 C CA 2159968C
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/54—Obstruction removers or deflectors
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J11/00—Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers
- B60J11/06—Removable external protective coverings specially adapted for vehicles or parts of vehicles, e.g. parking covers for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/02—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
- B60R19/44—Bumper guards
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/56—Fittings damping bouncing force in truck collisions, e.g. bumpers; Arrangements on high-riding vehicles, e.g. lorries, for preventing vehicles or objects from running thereunder
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- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
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Abstract
A device for a vehicle (2) comprising a protective member (1) spanning a section of the vehicle (1), and mounting means to mount the protective member (1) to the vehicle (2).
The protective device may be contructed of a plurality of interconnected elements to form a frame (15, 25, 38).
The protective device may be contructed of a plurality of interconnected elements to form a frame (15, 25, 38).
Description
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PROTECTIVE MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for protecting vehicles. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention relates to a device for protecting a vehicle from being damaged by minor external impacts.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The damage caused to vehicles from minor impacts without the addition of extra protection can be expensive. Damage to a vehicle may by prevented or minimised by the use of a protective device mounted to span a section of the vehicle to be protected.
It is an object of the invention to provide a protective device for a vehicle which overcomes at least some of the abovementioned problems, or at least to provide the public with the useful choice.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a device for protecting a vehicle comprising a protective member spanning a section of the vehicle, and mounting means to mount the protective member to the vehicle.
It will be appreciated the invention has particular advantage when installed on vehicles used in environments where minor impacts to a vehicle are more frequent than in normal driving environments. These environments include off-road places such as farms and forests.
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PROTECTIVE MEMBER FOR A VEHICLE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for protecting vehicles. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention relates to a device for protecting a vehicle from being damaged by minor external impacts.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The damage caused to vehicles from minor impacts without the addition of extra protection can be expensive. Damage to a vehicle may by prevented or minimised by the use of a protective device mounted to span a section of the vehicle to be protected.
It is an object of the invention to provide a protective device for a vehicle which overcomes at least some of the abovementioned problems, or at least to provide the public with the useful choice.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a device for protecting a vehicle comprising a protective member spanning a section of the vehicle, and mounting means to mount the protective member to the vehicle.
It will be appreciated the invention has particular advantage when installed on vehicles used in environments where minor impacts to a vehicle are more frequent than in normal driving environments. These environments include off-road places such as farms and forests.
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Preferably the protective member comprises a plurality of interconnected elements to form a frame. Preferably the frame is mounted between the rear of the cab of the vehicle such that the frame protects the cab from a load being hauled.
Alternatively the frame is preferably mounted at the front or the rear of the vehicle and is ancillary to the bumper of the vehicle.
Preferably the protective member is adapted to replace an existing bumper of a vehicle or is ancilliary to the bumper of the vehicle.
Preferably the protective member is formed of a durable material such as steel or an alloy. Preferably the protective member is formed of 12mm alloy.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This invention is now described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The disclosures and the description are purely illustrative and are not intended to limit the application of the invention.
Figure 1 - shows a protective member in the form of a replacement and strengthened vehicle bumper;
Figure 2 - shows a protective member in the form of the bumper of figure 1 with uprights from the bumper to form a frame at the front end of a vehicle;
i Figure 3 - shows a protective member in the form of a frame or "bullbar"
mounted at the front of a vehicle according to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 - shows a protective frame in the form of a rear guard at the rear of a truck cab according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OFTHE INVENTION
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the invention, reference will now be made to various embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe these embodiments. It will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is intended, and alterations and further modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the invention as described.
Referring now to the drawings, figure 1 shows a protective member in the form of an upgraded and strengthened vehicle bumper 1. Bumper 1 is moulded to the shape of the lower front end of a truck 2 and matches the body lines of the truck 2. In this example the bumper 1 is designed to replace the original bumper on the truck 2. The bumper 1 is made of a strong and durable material such as an alloy or steel. Preferably the bumper 1 is constructed of 12mm alloy because of its lightness, strength, and its mouldability.
Apertures 3 may be made in the bumper 1 to allow indicator lights of a vehicle to beam through the aperture in the bumper 1 when in use. Metal bumper attachments (not =
Alternatively the frame is preferably mounted at the front or the rear of the vehicle and is ancillary to the bumper of the vehicle.
Preferably the protective member is adapted to replace an existing bumper of a vehicle or is ancilliary to the bumper of the vehicle.
Preferably the protective member is formed of a durable material such as steel or an alloy. Preferably the protective member is formed of 12mm alloy.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
This invention is now described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The disclosures and the description are purely illustrative and are not intended to limit the application of the invention.
Figure 1 - shows a protective member in the form of a replacement and strengthened vehicle bumper;
Figure 2 - shows a protective member in the form of the bumper of figure 1 with uprights from the bumper to form a frame at the front end of a vehicle;
i Figure 3 - shows a protective member in the form of a frame or "bullbar"
mounted at the front of a vehicle according to an alternative embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 - shows a protective frame in the form of a rear guard at the rear of a truck cab according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OFTHE INVENTION
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the invention, reference will now be made to various embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe these embodiments. It will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is intended, and alterations and further modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the invention as described.
Referring now to the drawings, figure 1 shows a protective member in the form of an upgraded and strengthened vehicle bumper 1. Bumper 1 is moulded to the shape of the lower front end of a truck 2 and matches the body lines of the truck 2. In this example the bumper 1 is designed to replace the original bumper on the truck 2. The bumper 1 is made of a strong and durable material such as an alloy or steel. Preferably the bumper 1 is constructed of 12mm alloy because of its lightness, strength, and its mouldability.
Apertures 3 may be made in the bumper 1 to allow indicator lights of a vehicle to beam through the aperture in the bumper 1 when in use. Metal bumper attachments (not =
shown) are welded at one end to suitable places against the inside of the bumper 1 and are attached to the chassis of the truck 2 by bolts or by welded joints at the other end of the attachments.
Cutout sections 4 may be made in the bumper to allow access to any tow hooks originally on the vehicle 2 to protrude through the cutout sections 4 in the bumper 1 when the bumper 1 is attached to the vehicle 2.
A concave portion 5 may be formed in the bumper 1 and a steel bar 6 secured in the concave portion 5 by the bumper 1 to allow a hook to be retained about the steel bar 6 for towing purposes.
The bumper 1 may be moulded of a width such that the bumper 1 forms a wide skirt (not shown) across the front of the vehicle or be modified with a rake (not shown).
It is an advantage to have a replacement bumper formed of a strong alloy for added strength and durability. This design of bumper is particularly suitable for use on a vehicle used for agricultural, forestry, and/or quarry work.
Referring now to figure 2, an alternative embodiment of the invention is shown. A
bumper 10, similar in design to bumper 1, is moulded to either replace the original bumper of the truck 13 or be an addition to the original bumper as a bullbar.
The bumper 10 is to be attached to the chassis of a truck 13 by suitable attachment means such as with bolts or by welding.
A plurality of interconnected elements form a frame 15 at the front of the vehicle. These i interconnected elements include vertically extending uprights 12 made of metal or alloy which are attached to the bumper 10 and extend upwardly to a height to protect the front end of the truck 13. For added strength, sections of preferably alloy tubing 11 are attached to uprights 12 to form a solid frame 15 to protect the front of the vehicle 13 from minor impacts.
The frame is designed to protect the particular front end of the vehicle, and in this case the frame is shaped to allow the beams of the headlights 14 to penetrate between the frame members.
Referring now to figure 3, an alternative embodiment of the invention in the form of a frame 25 or "bullbar" is shown. In this embodiment the original bumper remains intact on the vehicle. The frame 15 is attached to the chassis of the vehicle from beneath the bumper and protrudes at a spaced distance from the front of the vehicle.
Uprights 20, cross members 21, and a metal plate 22 are connected together to form a protective frame 25. A bottom rake 23 projecting beyond the plate 22 is connected to the bottom of the frame to provide further support for the frame 25. The bull bar is attached using bolts, or by welds, to the chassis of the vehicle by arms attached to the central uprights and extending underneath the bumper (not shown).
Preferably the plate 22 is made of 12mm alloy and the uprights 20 of 8mm alloy.
Preferably the cross members 23 are made of 12mm alloy tubing.
Apertures 24 may be cut out of the plate 22 in appropriate places to allow the beams from indicator lights to pierce through.
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Cutout sections 4 may be made in the bumper to allow access to any tow hooks originally on the vehicle 2 to protrude through the cutout sections 4 in the bumper 1 when the bumper 1 is attached to the vehicle 2.
A concave portion 5 may be formed in the bumper 1 and a steel bar 6 secured in the concave portion 5 by the bumper 1 to allow a hook to be retained about the steel bar 6 for towing purposes.
The bumper 1 may be moulded of a width such that the bumper 1 forms a wide skirt (not shown) across the front of the vehicle or be modified with a rake (not shown).
It is an advantage to have a replacement bumper formed of a strong alloy for added strength and durability. This design of bumper is particularly suitable for use on a vehicle used for agricultural, forestry, and/or quarry work.
Referring now to figure 2, an alternative embodiment of the invention is shown. A
bumper 10, similar in design to bumper 1, is moulded to either replace the original bumper of the truck 13 or be an addition to the original bumper as a bullbar.
The bumper 10 is to be attached to the chassis of a truck 13 by suitable attachment means such as with bolts or by welding.
A plurality of interconnected elements form a frame 15 at the front of the vehicle. These i interconnected elements include vertically extending uprights 12 made of metal or alloy which are attached to the bumper 10 and extend upwardly to a height to protect the front end of the truck 13. For added strength, sections of preferably alloy tubing 11 are attached to uprights 12 to form a solid frame 15 to protect the front of the vehicle 13 from minor impacts.
The frame is designed to protect the particular front end of the vehicle, and in this case the frame is shaped to allow the beams of the headlights 14 to penetrate between the frame members.
Referring now to figure 3, an alternative embodiment of the invention in the form of a frame 25 or "bullbar" is shown. In this embodiment the original bumper remains intact on the vehicle. The frame 15 is attached to the chassis of the vehicle from beneath the bumper and protrudes at a spaced distance from the front of the vehicle.
Uprights 20, cross members 21, and a metal plate 22 are connected together to form a protective frame 25. A bottom rake 23 projecting beyond the plate 22 is connected to the bottom of the frame to provide further support for the frame 25. The bull bar is attached using bolts, or by welds, to the chassis of the vehicle by arms attached to the central uprights and extending underneath the bumper (not shown).
Preferably the plate 22 is made of 12mm alloy and the uprights 20 of 8mm alloy.
Preferably the cross members 23 are made of 12mm alloy tubing.
Apertures 24 may be cut out of the plate 22 in appropriate places to allow the beams from indicator lights to pierce through.
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Referring to figure 4, a protective frame 38 showing a rear guard to protect the cab of a truck, is illustrated.
Two vertically extending uprights 30 are connected to a bracket 31 which is itself connected to the top section of the chassis of a truck. Tubing 32 is shaped to define the frame 38 which follows the width and height of the rear of the cab of a truck.
The tubing 32 is welded to the other ends of the uprights 30 from the bracket 31.
Cross members 33, 34, 35 are welded perpendicular to the uprights 30 within the tubing 32 to give the frame 38 added strength. Mesh 36 is preferably attached to the cab side of the frame 38 above the cross member 34 to allow a driver to view the road from the rearview mirror of the cab when the truck is not hauling. A metal plate 37 is attached to the cab side of the frame 38 between the outer frame 32 and below the cross member 34 to the bottom tubing 32 for added protection and strength.
The protective frame 38 in this instance protects the cab from any load being hauled from behind the cab in the event of the load being pushed into the cab.
Where in the aforegoing description reference has been made to specific components or integers of the invention having known equivalents, then such equivalents are herein incorporated as if individually set forth.
Although this invention has been described by way of example and with reference to possible embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that modifications and improvements may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention as appended in the claims.
Two vertically extending uprights 30 are connected to a bracket 31 which is itself connected to the top section of the chassis of a truck. Tubing 32 is shaped to define the frame 38 which follows the width and height of the rear of the cab of a truck.
The tubing 32 is welded to the other ends of the uprights 30 from the bracket 31.
Cross members 33, 34, 35 are welded perpendicular to the uprights 30 within the tubing 32 to give the frame 38 added strength. Mesh 36 is preferably attached to the cab side of the frame 38 above the cross member 34 to allow a driver to view the road from the rearview mirror of the cab when the truck is not hauling. A metal plate 37 is attached to the cab side of the frame 38 between the outer frame 32 and below the cross member 34 to the bottom tubing 32 for added protection and strength.
The protective frame 38 in this instance protects the cab from any load being hauled from behind the cab in the event of the load being pushed into the cab.
Where in the aforegoing description reference has been made to specific components or integers of the invention having known equivalents, then such equivalents are herein incorporated as if individually set forth.
Although this invention has been described by way of example and with reference to possible embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that modifications and improvements may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention as appended in the claims.
Claims (6)
1. A protective member for a vehicle, said vehicle having a front end shape defined in part by an original vehicle bumper, said protective member including a replacement bumper member shaped substantially the same as the original vehicle bumper but formed from substantially heavier gauge material to provide enhanced resistance to deformation.
2. The protective member of claim 1 further including a plurality of interconnected elements secured to the replacement bumper to form a protective frame above the replacement bumper when the replacement bumper is secured to the vehicle.
3. The protective member of claim 1 or 2 wherein the replacement bumper includes apertures registering with indicator lights on the vehicle to allow the indicator lights to beam therethrough.
4. The protective member of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein at least the replacement bumper is formed of a metal alloy.
5. The protective member of claim 4 wherein the metal alloy contains at least one of steel and aluminium.
6. The protective member of claim 5 wherein the alloy has a thickness of at least 8mm.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2159968A CA2159968C (en) | 1995-10-05 | 1995-10-05 | Protective member for a vehicle |
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| CA2159968A CA2159968C (en) | 1995-10-05 | 1995-10-05 | Protective member for a vehicle |
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| CA2159968A1 CA2159968A1 (en) | 1997-04-06 |
| CA2159968C true CA2159968C (en) | 2011-11-01 |
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| CA2159968A Expired - Lifetime CA2159968C (en) | 1995-10-05 | 1995-10-05 | Protective member for a vehicle |
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