Abstract: A tow nut for a vehicle bumper assembly having an engagement portion by which a tow eye may be connected thereto and an attachment portion by which the tow nut may be attached to the assembly, characterized in that the tow nut is provided, between the engagement and attachment portions, with a zone of weakness whereby relative movement between the engagement portion and the assembly is permitted, under an impact condition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 1, 2003
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2005
Assignee:
Wagon Automotive (UK) Limited
Inventors:
Tom Copeman Harrison, Richard John Edwards
Abstract: A tow nut for a vehicle bumper assembly having an engagement portion by which a tow eye may be connected thereto and an attachment portion by which the tow nut may be attached to the assembly, characterized in that the tow nut is provided, between the engagement and attachment portions, with a zone of weakness whereby relative movement between the engagement portion and the assembly is permitted, under an impact condition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 1, 2003
Publication date:
March 4, 2004
Applicant:
WAGON AUTOMOTIVE (UK) LIMITED
Inventors:
Tom Copeman Harrison, Richard John Edwards