Abstract: A device for adjustably and removably mounting accessory equipment to tow hooks of a vehicle without alteration to the bumper or surrounding fascia components. The device includes two angle brackets a mounting flange and a clamping plate. Each bracket has holes that align with the other bracket and with the mounting flange which attaches to accessory equipment. The assembly of the brackets and clamping plate surround the tow hook, which the mounting flange attaches to the accessory equipment. One possible piece of accessory equipment is a bumper guard, which can provide protection from debris damaging the vehicle oil cooler. Detachable brush bars provide further protection from brush harming the sides of the moving vehicle.

Abstract: A protective device for use on an axle of a flatbed of a truck to protect air hoses and mechanical mechanisms of a braking system from accidental damage caused when trucks collide with objects on the roadway. The protective device includes a grated shield that integrally couples to the axle of the flatbed through a specially designed coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling bracket, having a pair of legs and a rod, and a clamping bracket for accepting the axle therein and providing stability, shock absorbency, and durability to the shield for withstanding accidental damage.

Abstract: A protective device for use on an axle of a flatbed of a truck to protect air hoses and mechanical mechanisms of a braking system from accidental damage caused when trucks collide with objects on the roadway. The protective device includes a grated shield that integrally couples to the axle of the flatbed through a specially designed coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling bracket, having a pair of legs and a rod, and a clamping bracket for accepting the axle therein and providing stability, shock absorbency, and durability to the shield for withstanding accidental damage.

Abstract: A vehicle component or apparatus usable in a motor vehicle is described herein, along with one or more examples of methods of manufacturing the same. The vehicle component may function to provide the feature of blocking water entering from a grill opening from reaching the engine. In situations where flooding occurs and the water level rises, thus immersing portions of the car such as the wheels, the vehicle component may block some of the water from rising beyond a certain level and thus reduce the likelihood that water may reach and damage the engine. In addition or alternatively, the vehicle component may function to separate air flow entering from the lower grill and upper grill openings, respectively, thereby increasing the efficacy of engine cooling by the air flows.

Abstract: The present invention features a device for shielding a pressure relief valve from projecting debris, the device comprises a first plate and a second plate, the pressure relief valve is located on a side exterior of a vehicle and is held in a stationary position through a support member that extends outwardly from the vehicle, the first plate attaches to and extends outwardly from the second plate, the first plate is positioned between the pressure relief valve and a tire of a vehicle, the second plate is attached to the support member.

Abstract: A front bumper system for a motor vehicle including a body and a front end module includes a beam coupled to the body and an energy absorbing cover coupled to the beam. The front bumper system also includes a grille coupled to the cover and covering at least a portion of the front end module. The grille can define a plurality of openings sized to at least partially restrict objects from contacting the front end module.

Abstract: A bumper system for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorber and a bumper beam interconnecting the energy absorber and vehicle structure. The bumper system also includes a push bar disposed below and operatively connected to the bumper beam to deflect and rotate during an impact with an object by the bumper system.

Abstract: A protective fender cover includes a main sheet form body having a top face, a bottom face, and a peripheral edge. Tape fasteners are provided for detachably securing additional sheet form bodies to at least one of the top face, the bottom face and the peripheral edge of the main body. This enables the protective fender cover to be configured as required by the addition of appropriate top layers, bottom layers or lateral extension sheets.

Abstract: A stone shield adjustably attachable to the rear bumper of a pick-up truck extends substantially across the vehicle for protection of a load being towed. The stone shield is mounted to the bumper by brackets that may be adjustably positioned forwardly or rearwardly to allow proper positioning of the shield in the space ahead of the rear bumper and to facilitate alignment of hinge clips for the shield.

Abstract: A gravel shield for hitch trailers of the type having a front tongue frame member for hitching to a towing vehicle. The gravel shield includes a lower portion adapted to cooperate with a portion of the tongue frame, an imperforate front sheet and rear cushioning material. The shield is adapted to be operably disposed so as to cover the lower front portion of the trailer so as to protect same from gravel and other road debris during travel.

Abstract: A motor vehicle including a passenger compartment is rendered collision resistant by a wedge member formed at the front of the vehicle defined by a forward most apex designed to run close to the ground, a rigid pan extending horizontally backwardly from the apex underneath the vehicle and an inclined ramp which extends upwardly and rearwardly from the apex to a position over the passenger compartment. The suspension of the vehicle is arranged so that on engaging an oncoming vehicle or the like the apex is forced downwardly to engage the pan with the ground so that the ramp acts to allow the oncoming vehicle to run up and over the vehicle while the vehicle continues to slide forwardly on skids or rollers on the underside of the pan.

Abstract: A front bumper for vehicles which can replace conventional bumpers to a great advantage mechanically.