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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2005
Applicant:
Brent Streeter, Clarksville, TN (US);
Inventor:
Brent Streeter, Clarksville, TN (US);
Assignee:
Behr America, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 11/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a mounting bracket (), in particular for mounting a radiator (). The bracket () comprises a stationary member () to be attached to the vehicle and a movable member () slideably mounted on the stationary member (), preferably using guide rails (). The movable member () is configured to move from a first position to a second position to thereby secure the radiator (). A ratchet mechanism () including teeth () on the stationary member () may be provided to lock the movable member (). An independent claim is included directed to a method for securing a vehicle component.