Lighting apparatus and method of alignment
US-2018274747-A1 · Sep 27, 2018 · US
Vehicle taillamp assembly
US10969079B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10969079-B1 |
| Application number | US-202016804963-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Publication date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
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A vehicle taillamp assembly includes an attachment bracket and a lamp housing. The attachment bracket is configured for secure attachment to a vehicle body structure. The attachment bracket has an upright extending portion, an upper horizontally extending portion and a lower horizontally extending portion. The upright extending portion has a first projection extending therefrom and a second projection extending therefrom. The lamp housing is configured to attach to the first projection and the second projection.
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle taillamp assembly, comprising: an attachment bracket configured for secure attachment to a vehicle body structure, the attachment bracket having an upright extending portion, an upper horizontally extending portion and a lower horizontally extending portion, the upright extending portion having a first projection extending therefrom and a second projection extending therefrom; and a lamp housing configured to attach to the first projection and the second projection. 2. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment bracket has an overall C-shape as viewed from a side thereof. 3. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first projection of the upright extending portion of the attachment bracket defines a first lamp housing attachment structure, and the second projection of the upright extending portion of the attachment bracket defines a second lamp housing attachment structure located below the first lamp housing attachment structure. 4. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first projection of the upright extending portion of the attachment bracket extends rearward from the upright extending portion a first distance, and the second projection of the upright extending portion of the attachment bracket extends rearward from the upright extending portion a second distance greater than the first distance. 5. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second projection is welded to the vehicle body structure when installed to a vehicle. 6. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the upright extending portion further includes a third projection located below the first projection and above the second projection. 7. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the third projection is welded to the vehicle body structure. 8. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the upright extending portion further includes a third projection located below the first projection and above the second projection. 9. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the second projection and the third projection are welded to the vehicle body structure. 10. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the upper horizontally extending portion has a curved portion that extends in an inboard direction and includes a first attachment flange extending from a distal end thereof. 11. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 10 , wherein the first attachment flange extends in a vehicle forward direction from the distal end thereof. 12. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 10 , wherein the first attachment flange is welded to the vehicle body structure adjacent to a tailgate of the vehicle body structure. 13. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 10 , wherein the lower horizontally extending portion has a curved portion that extends in an inboard direction and includes a second attachment flange extending from a distal end thereof. 14. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the second attachment flange extends in a vehicle forward direction from the distal end thereof. 15. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 14 , wherein the second attachment flange is welded to the vehicle body structure adjacent to a tailgate of the vehicle body structure. 16. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the lamp housing conceals the attachment bracket with the attachment bracket installed to the vehicle body structure and the lamp housing attached to the attachment bracket. 17. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the upper horizontally extending portion includes a first attachment flange extending from a distal end thereof, and the lower horizontally extending portion includes a first second attachment flange extending from a distal end thereof, the first and second attachment flanges being fixedly attached to the vehicle body structure adjacent to a tailgate of the vehicle body structure. 18. The vehicle taillamp assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the upright extending portion further includes a third projection located below the first projection and above the second projection.
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Positioning the device housing by indexing means separate from the fastening means, e.g. pins, rails · CPC title
- B60Q1/263Primary
Snap-in fasteners · CPC title
Screw-nut fasteners · CPC title
with arrangement for sealing the device with respect to the vehicle body, or for concealing gaps between the device and the vehicle body · CPC title
Attachment thereof · CPC title
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- What does patent US10969079B1 cover?
- A vehicle taillamp assembly includes an attachment bracket and a lamp housing. The attachment bracket is configured for secure attachment to a vehicle body structure. The attachment bracket has an upright extending portion, an upper horizontally extending portion and a lower horizontally extending portion. The upright extending portion has a first projection extending therefrom and a second pro…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Nissan North America Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60Q1/263. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 06 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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