Integral bumper and skid plate

Details Integral bumper and skid plate Integral bumper and skid plate

2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Dayoan, D. Glenn (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Combined

C296S193070, C280S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06890010

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to an integrally formed skid plate and bumper for a motorized vehicle. The integrally formed skid plate and bumper member is particularly useful for a snowmobile. One embodiment of the invention includes a bumper and a skid plate that are integrally formed as a single member and capable of being secured to a vehicle frame. The skid plate may include hollow rib members that extend longitudinally along a downward facing side of the skid plate. The skid plate also may include a roll-up feature at a rear portion of the skid plate that curves upward to mate with a lower portion of the vehicle frame. As applied to snowmobiles, the integrally formed skid plate and bumper may define a nose cone between the bumper and the skid plate.

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