Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Combined
Patent
1993-07-19
1994-11-15
Pape, Joseph
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Combined
293106, 293115, B60R 1948
Patent
active
053641426
ABSTRACT:
A heavy duty, protective storage bumper (10) mounted to the front or rear of full size and compact pick up tracks, vans and 4 wheel drive vehicles (80) or to the front of semi tractors (90) and other heavy equipment vehicles, providing protection for the vehicle and containing an enclosed compartment used for the storage of tools and emergency road or field equipment. A bumper assembly (10) with a storage compartment consisting of outer (18), inner (14), and bottom walls (16). Side walls (26) extend and angle outward to form protective side panels (30), which cradle and protect the corners of the vehicle's quarter panels (82). A lid is constructed with skid resistant strips (38) on the upper surface and weather seal (58) on the under surface. The lid is mounted to the inner lip (24) of the storage compartment with pin-in-pipe hinges (12) and is latched with lockable latches (44). Receptacles for lights (48) electrical outlet (46), trailer hitch (60), and winch (62) are recessed into the outer wall (18) of the compartment. A license plate bracket (54) is attached to or recessed into the outside of the outer wall (18). Optional tow hooks (56) are attached to the underside of the compartment bottom wall (16) or recessed into the outer wall (18). Optional brush guard (64) is attached to the lid on front bumpers.
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