US12570240B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12570240-B2 |
| Application number | US-202318172493-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2026 |
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A washer fluid reservoir assembly for a vehicle includes a washer fluid reservoir, a support member extending from the washer fluid reservoir, and a hold feature connected to the support member forming a hook configured to hang the washer fluid reservoir assembly.
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We claim: 1 . A vehicle comprising: a vehicle structure having a first mounting point; and a washer fluid reservoir assembly, including: a washer fluid reservoir; a support member extending from the washer fluid reservoir; and a hold feature connected to the support member and forming a hook configured to hang the washer fluid reservoir assembly without the use of fasteners; wherein the hold feature is configured to locate a second mounting point of the support member at the second mounting point of the vehicle structure such that a fastener may be passed through the first mounting point and the second mounting point to secure the washer fluid reservoir assembly to the vehicle structure. 2 . The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting point in the support member configured to receive a fixing means. 3 . The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the hold feature comprises: a first projection extending from the support member; and a second projection extending from the first projection. 4 . The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the first projection extends perpendicular from the support member and the second projection extends parallel to, and over, the support member. 5 . The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the hold feature is configured to capture a structure of the vehicle to hang the washer fluid reservoir assembly. 6 . A vehicle comprising: a vehicle structure having a first mounting point; and a washer fluid reservoir assembly, including: a washer fluid reservoir; a support member extending from the washer fluid reservoir and including a second mounting point; and a hold feature extending from the support member and around the vehicle structure; wherein the support member is fixed to the structure of the vehicle by a fastener passing through the first mounting point and the second mounting point; and wherein the hold feature is held apart from the vehicle structure. 7 . The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the hold feature comprises: a first projection extending from the support member; and a second projection extending from the first projection, wherein the support member, the first projection and the second projection receive an end portion of the vehicle structure. 8 . The vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the first projection extends perpendicular from the support member and the second projection extends parallel to, and over, the support member. 9 . The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the hold feature is configured to hang the washer fluid reservoir assembly from the vehicle structure. 10 . The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the hold feature is configured to locate the first mounting point of the support member at a second mounting point of the vehicle structure to facilitate passing of the fastener through the first mounting point and the second mounting point. 11 . The vehicle of claim 10 , wherein the fastener is a bolt and the vehicle structure comprises a nut receiving the bolt, wherein the bolt and the nut cooperate to hold the support member to the vehicle structure. 12 . A method of installing a washer fluid reservoir assembly in a vehicle comprising: locating a hold feature of the washer fluid reservoir assembly around a structure of the vehicle, wherein locating the hold feature aligns a first mounting point of the washer fluid reservoir assembly with a second mounting point of the structure of the vehicle and wherein locating the hold feature hangs the washer fluid reservoir assembly from the structure of the vehicle; and securing the washer fluid reservoir assembly to the structure by inserting a fastener through the first mounting point and the second mounting point; wherein locating the hold feature comprises bringing the hold feature into contact with the structure of the vehicle; and wherein securing the washer fluid reservoir assembly to the structure using the fastener through the first mounting point and the second mounting point brings the hold feature apart from the structure of the vehicle by upwardly translating the hold feature out of direct contact from the structure of the vehicle.
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