Abstract: A non-opaque radiator grille is deployed on an automotive vehicle. The use of non-opaque materials enables the radiator grille to incorporate a variety of different features for styling distinctions, including low visibility illumination, frosting, graphics, ribbing, fluting or other texturing. The grille can be treated or textured on an interior surface of the material to provide the desired textured look, instead of on the exterior surface. The non-opaque grille can be liquid filled, sand blasted and/or incorporate luminescence or diffused lighting. A single grille configuration can be treated internally to provide different styling looks for model or series differentiations. The non-opaque nature of the grille material opens the grille for sensing technology to be incorporated directly into the grille. If secondary external treatment processes are still desired, the use of the non-opaque materials would not prevent the chroming or painting of the radiator grilles.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided a grille for a vehicle. The grille comprises a structural inner member and a decorative outer member, which includes a plurality of molded-in snap features to engage with the structural inner member at a plurality of corresponding snap-receiving points or locations of the structural inner member. A plurality of snap features are molded into the structural inner member and/or the decorative outer member to engage with the vehicle at a plurality of corresponding attachment points or locations on the vehicle. The plurality of snap features molded into the structural inner member and/or decorative outer member are arranged to provide a secure connection between the grille and the vehicle free from secondary fasteners therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel fascia, grille and the assembly of the fascia and grille. The grille is designed to overly the fascia and close both an upper and lower air intake opening. The fascia supports the grille and receives fasteners from the grille to form an assembly. The fascia includes a horizontal portion. The grille includes a horizontal portion sized to receive a bumper beam.

Abstract: A harness protecting structure is provided for a vehicular horn for a vehicle, in which the vehicle has a grille defining an air intake opening in a front part of the vehicle, a radiator located posterior to the grille, and the horn being disposed in front of the radiator and facing the opening of the grille. The grille is provided with a peripheral wall, the peripheral wall extending posterior to the lower and side edge of the grill, and a part of the peripheral wall extending across and anterior to a peripheral region of the horn so as to form a protective surface. The harness of the horn is laid from the outside of the region of the horn behind the protective surface.

Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided. The accessory includes a first a first member and second member that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. An end support is attached to both an end of the first member and to an end of the second member. The end support extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction. A cross member extends in the lateral direction and spans the distance between opposite sides of the second member.

Abstract: A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided which includes a structural member, a bumper movable with respect to the structural member upon an impact of said vehicle with an object, and a radiator for cooling fluid of a component of the vehicle, the radiator being mounted with the structural member. Movement of the bumper within predetermined limits causes the radiator to be dismounted with respect to said structural member minimizing material damage to the radiator.

Abstract: The replacement grill fits the grill opening of an automobile, the grill having a surround, a mount shelf extended from the surround, and clips for joining the mount shelf to the auto. The grill is further comprised of a multi-layer, substantially porous insert with an outer layer of expanded material, preferably having diamond shaped openings. A center mesh divides the outer layer from a partial, non-porous reflective inner layer, the inner layer having a defined shape.

Abstract: An injection-molded product comprising separate-member-fixing hooks each connected to an edge of its body via a thin hinge, said injection-molded product being formed by injecting a molten resin into a die comprising a pair of die plates, and said hooks extending from the edge substantially perpendicularly to a parting direction of a die in an as-molded state.

Abstract: A motor vehicle front part includes a bumper unit provided with a bumper crossmember and a support which rigidifies the bumper unit in a region upstream of the bumper crossmember upon impact with a pedestrian. The front part of a vehicle is provided with a bumper unit so that the pedestrian's protection is also improved on vehicles whose design do not enable a lower support to be incorporated. The support is therefore arranged above the bumper crossmember.

Abstract: A frontal structure is provided for a motor vehicle. The frontal structure includes, but is not limited to a support structure, to which a radiator is fastened and on which a bumper girder is mounted in front of the radiator in such a manner that it yields backward toward the radiator in case of an impact. The fastening of the radiator to the support structure is formed by a frame, in which the radiator is retained and which is in turn anchored to the support structure via connection elements which detach if a maximum force is exceeded. The frame is adapted to the form of the bumper girder and the radiator to come into contact with the bumper girder earlier than the radiator in case of yielding backward of the bumper girder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle front structure, which comprises a bumper fascia 2, a lower shroud member 3b, a subframe 5 including a first shock-absorbing module 7, and a second shock-absorbing module 10 having a stiffness less than that of the first shock-absorbing module 7. A subframe body 6 is formed in an approximately rectangular shape and disposed on a rear side of the lower shroud member 3b. The first shock-absorbing module 7 includes an energy-absorbing section 8, 8 and a beam member 9. The energy-absorbing section 8, 8 has a configuration which extends frontwardly from respective front end regions of the subframe body 6 located on laterally-opposite sides thereof, along respective opposite lateral surfaces of the lower shroud member 3b, and the beam member 9 has a configuration bridging between respective front ends of the energy-absorbing section 8, 8, at a height position approximately equal to or adjacent to that of a lower edge of the lower shroud member 3b.

Abstract: A radiator guard assembly for a vehicle that includes a first frame rail, a second frame rail, a bumper assembly coupled to the first and second frame rails, and a radiator coupled to the first and second frame rails is provided. The radiator guard assembly includes a radiator guard, and a pair of mounting brackets for coupling the radiator guard to the first and second frame rails and axially downstream from the bumper. The radiator guard is configured to substantially prevent an object from undesirably contacting the radiator.

Abstract: The invention provides a grille for a radiator cover having a front end with a pair of air intake apertures formed therewithin, and a pair of bezel frames each fastened to such radiator cover adjacent a respective one of such pair of air intake apertures, each bezel frame having an aperture exposing such respective air intake aperture. The grille includes a unitary elongated member having each of a predetermined size and a predetermined shape and a paper-thin like peripheral edge surrounding the unitary member. The member is caged between the bezel frame and the front end of the radiator cover. A plurality of apertures are formed in the unitary member for enabling air flow and for preventing entry of a detrimental extraneous foreign material into each air intake opening.

Abstract: A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided that has first and second members that are longer in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. A cross member is longer in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. The first member, second member, and cross member are capable of being configured in a first orientation with respect to a vehicle so as to be positioned as a brush guard. Also, the first member, second member and third member are capable of being configured in a second orientation with respect to the vehicle so as to be positioned as a luggage rack. The first member, second member, and cross member are configured to allow the vehicle to traverse so as to contact the cross member.

Abstract: A lower member of a radiator core support includes a front end module formed so as to protrude forward, so that a protruding portion of the lower member is used as an impact absorbing frame member. A lower end portion of a bumper face may be superimposed fixedly on a lower surface of the protruding portion. A lower impact absorbing portion may be made of foamed resin and may be accommodated in the interior of a lower protruding portion, and this lower impact absorbing portion may be fixedly provided at a front end surface of the protruding portion.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle includes a body frame and a pair of brackets connected to the main frame. The all terrain vehicle also includes an air intake shroud, a pair of headlights, and an engine cooling apparatus, each of which is mounted directly to the pair of brackets.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a vehicle body, an ornamental fascia mounted to a front end of the vehicle body and a structural member mounted to the vehicle body front end. The structural member extends through the ornamental fascia to an exterior side of the vehicle body for a compact arrangement of structural, functional and design characteristics of the vehicle front end.

Abstract: A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bumper structure adapted to be attached to a front end of a vehicle, which is capable of preventing a fine member from being bent downward by its own weight after integrally forming a bumper body and a grill portion together, and avoiding a problem about deterioration in appearance of the grill portion which would otherwise be caused by the fin support remaining within the grill portion, so as to provide drastically enhanced appearance of the grill portion. A fin support (5, 5, 6, 6) is formed to allow an distal end thereof to extend toward an open zone on the upper side of an opening (X), and folded about a thin-wall portion (5a, 6a) in such a manner as to be engaged with an engagement pin (3a, - - - , 3a) at an edge of the opening (X) to support the fin member (4). After resin is cooled, thin-wall portion (5a, 6a) is cut off to remove the fin support (5, 5, 6, 6) from the inside of the opening (X).

Abstract: A closeable motor vehicle radiator grill arrangement (1), comprising a radiator grill (2) which comprises at least one through-flow opening (3) for air in the direction of the approach flow (A) and which is provided on the outer side of the radiator grill arrangement. The inventive device also comprises a single pieced connection element structure (5) which is provided on the inner side of the radiator grill arrangement (1) adjacent Lo the radiator grill (2). The connection element structure can be moved in relation to the radiator grill in order to close the air through-flow opening (3).

Abstract: A multiple use vehicle accessory is provided. The accessory includes a first rectangular member that is longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral direction. A second rectangular member is present and is likewise longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral direction. An end support is attached to both an end of the first rectangular member and to an end of the second rectangular member. The end support extends at an angle to the longitudinal direction. A cross member is present and extends in the lateral direction. The cross member is attached to opposite sides of the first rectangular member.

Abstract: A moveable guard assembly is configured for installation upon an ATV having a horizontal carrier rack. The movable guard assembly comprises a blocking member and a first securement mechanism. The blocking member is configured for attachment to a front end of the all terrain vehicle in a position adjacent to the horizontal carrier rack. The blocking member is adjustable through movement between a first position in which the blocking member is operable to perform a guard function for protecting at least a portion of the front end of the all terrain vehicle, and a second position in which the blocking member is operable to provide additional support for cargo placed upon the horizontal carrier rack. The first securement mechanism is configured to selectively retain the blocking member in at least one of the first position and the second position. An ATV including the moveable guard assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A front bumper cover is provided for an automotive vehicle. The front bumper cover includes a plurality of cover parts and a radiator grille having attachment points for fixedly securing the plurality of cover parts thereto. The radiator grille is adapted to mount to the vehicle thereby acting as a load-bearing element for supporting the front bumper cover.

Abstract: A lightweight high-strength front bumper for a vehicle, having an elongated substantially hollow structure, with a protruding tubular strengthening member attached near the front face and also near the back face, so as to strengthen the spaced apart relation of the front face and back face. The bumper is typically substantially made of 6061 T6 aluminum or another high-strength, lightweight metal or allow with good workability. The bumper advantageously includes one or more storage compartments in the elongated structure.

Abstract: A brush guard assembly having left and right wing portions supported by vertical struts attached to the frame of an automotive vehicle, which wing portions have inserts that are attached to upper and lower bar extrusions by screws. The screws are located through the rear of the brush guard assembly so as to not be visible from the front. The wing portions are cast aluminum and the upper and lower bar extrusions are extruded aluminum.

Abstract: A radiator grill for a motor vehicle has a chromium-plated mask, with a mask frame comprising a plurality of mask decorative strips. The latter are secured to individual support plates of a support frame. The individual support plates are elastically deformably connected to one another by spring devices. A mask decorative bar is preferably arranged such that it can move relative to the mask frame.

Abstract: A break away vehicle grille assembly having a first piece with a locking flange and a second piece located generally adjacent the first piece. The second piece also has a locking flange that is configured to align with and releasably connect with the locking flange of the first piece. The two locking flanges can be held together with a retainer. Upon an impact to the vehicle, the vehicle grille is configured in such a manner that the first and second pieces will break away from each other and move with respect to one another in order to absorb impacts.

Abstract: A truck guard assembly includes a semi-truck that has a front end and a pair of female hitch receivers is mounted on the front end and is spaced from each other. A shield apparatus includes a plurality of elongated members each having a first end and a second end. A plurality of connector bars is attached to each of the elongated members so that the elongated members are each orientated parallel to each other. A pair of connectors is configured to releasably attach the shield apparatus to the front end of the semi truck. Each of the connectors is attached to the shield apparatus and is positioned for engaging one of the hitch receivers.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle includes a substantially V-shaped front fender, a substantially V-shaped front carrier bar, and a substantially V-shaped grille. Apexes of the substantially V-shaped front fender, the substantially V-shaped front carrier bar and the substantially V-shaped grille are substantially aligned along a common vertical axis.

Abstract: A front end structure for a vehicle comprises: a front bumper face; a shroud upper disposed to the rear of the front bumper face; a bumper beam disposed below the shroud upper to span the front ends of right and left front side frames; a center stay made of metal and spanning the shroud upper and the bumper beam; and a front grille supported at the upper side to the shroud upper and supported at the lower side to the front bumper face, the front grille is inclined so that the lower side is located frontwardly of the upper side, and the center stay is integrally provided with a grille support having a root end connected to the center stay and an abutment supporting part extending from the root end towards the bottom of the front grille to support the front grille from below.

Abstract: A side attachment for attaching a grill to a front bumper of a vehicle allows the grill to pivot independently relative to the front bumper. The grill also includes tabs that locate the bottom edge of the grill to the front bumper and release the grill to allow rotation during a frontal impact of the vehicle, thereby minimizing damage to the grill.

Abstract: A grille guard assembly for a vehicle and method of making same includes a hydroformed tubular upper member and a hydroformed tubular lower member. The grille guard assembly also includes at least one inner member interconnecting the upper member and the lower member. The grille guard assembly further includes at least one bracket connected to the lower member for attachment to vehicle structure.

Abstract: The brush-guard with adjustable rear-view mirrors is an accessory vehicle brush-guard having at least one rear-view mirror telescopically mounted in one of the guard's vertical tubular members, or through parallel horizontal members. The rear-view mirror is disposed on the top of a stem that is vertically telescopically extendable from the brush guard. In a preferred embodiment, the brush-guard with adjustable rear-view mirrors includes a pair of rear-view mirrors, each of the mirrors being disposed at opposite, distal ends of the brush guard. The rear-view mirrors may be either manually or electrically adjustable in height. Each of the rear-view mirrors may include a back shell having an illuminated design or logo.

Abstract: A glowing vehicle radiator grille includes multiple ribs securely connected to one another via a connection device for connection to the vehicle radiator, multiple light transmitting groups each securely connected to a corresponding one of the ribs and multiple illuminators each received in a corresponding one of the light transmitting groups to allow light from the illuminators to be transmitted by the light transmitting groups so as to light ambient atmosphere surrounding the ribs.

Abstract: A radiator grille (10) for mounting in a motor vehicle radiator grille arrangement and a method of producing same, includes radiator grille having a substantially rigid frame (11) and at least one bar element (12) arranged within the frame (11). The bar element includes at least one end (12a) which, in the unassembled state of the radiator grille (10), is spaced from a portion (18) of the frame (11) and in the mounted state of the radiator grille (10) is forced into contact with the portion (18). The end (12a) of the bar element (12) and the portion (18) of the frame (11) being movable relative to one another as a result of the external application of force.

Abstract: My invention attaches to trucks with snowplows. When the truck owner takes the snowplow off of the vehicle, my brush guard clips on to the truck side push plates remaining on the truck after the snowplow has been removed. To use the snowplow again, pull the pins on the brush guard slide it off and drive up to the snowplow and reattach snowplow without any tools required. This process consists of two easy steps. Slide the brush guard onto the snowplow push plates until the holes line up. Twist and pull the spring loaded pins to (1) engage pins. To remove brush guard pull and twist pins ¼ turn until retaining key holds (10) pins open and slide brush guard off.

Abstract: A license plate bracket for an automotive vehicle includes a generally planar body having self-locking axially engageable retention structures extending from a rear side of the generally planar body. The retention structures allow the license plate bracket to be pushed into locking engagement with a front or rear module of a vehicle without the need for tools, while allowing the bracket to be removed subsequently without leaving any unsightly holes in the bodywork of the vehicle.

Abstract: A radiator casing (1) on a bumper (3) of a vehicle, particularly of a motor car, is achieved using a mounting such that the radiator casing (1) is movable, be means of bearings (7,9) arranged on both sides of the radiator, on a swivel axis (13) disposed transversely to the direction of travel, on the one hand downwards diagonally with respect to the direction of travel into a stop position and after reaching the stop is pivotable in the direction of travel into a lockable basic position and on the other hand in the event of a collision is movable into and unlockable in a deflected position which can be moved back in the opposite direction to the direction of travel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for replacing a grille on a vehicle. The method comprises removing the first grille that has a pattern of openings and attaching a second grille that is different from the first grille in the same location in which the first grille was located.

Abstract: A front grille for attachment to a front part of a vehicle includes a grille main body forming a part of a design surface of the vehicle. The front grille includes an attaching portion for attaching the grille main body to the vehicle, and a portion to be deformed when a load acts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front panel of a motor vehicle comprising a bumper beam and at least one heat exchanger. This heat exchanger (5) is located below the bumper beam (3) with a substantially vertical orientation and comprises, in a horizontal plane, an upper face having a shape similar to the shape of the bumper beam (3) such that the upper face is covered by the bumper beam (3).

Abstract: An integrated one-piece polymeric molded component includes an energy-absorbing section, a fascia-supporting beam section, and a plurality of connecting section connecting the energy-absorbing and fascia-supporting beam sections. The energy-absorbing section engages a front of a bumper beam and includes crush boxes configured to absorb impact energy during a vehicle crash. The connecting sections are strong enough to hold the energy-absorbing section and the fascia-supporting beam section together during assembly of the one-piece component onto a vehicle, but are flexible to allow collapse of the energy-absorbing section during a vehicle crash without damaging the fascia-supporting beam section. The beam section is channel-shaped and extends cross-car generally between headlamps of the vehicle, for providing added support structure to a front-end of the vehicle. The beam section includes air-redirecting ridges for optimal air flow and integral clips for wire management.

Abstract: A combination replacement front bumper assembly and receiver hitch assembly for mounting to the front of a vehicle such as a truck. The receiver hitch assembly includes a hitch receiver tube, the frame, and brackets. The brackets are designed to mount to the replacement front bumper at points removed from where the replacement front bumper bolts onto the stock vehicle front bumper bolt holes and to locate the receiving tube behind the cutout in the front bumper of the front bumper replacement assembly.

Abstract: A front bumper has a grill 1 in which a plurality of opening sections 30 are arranged in an aligned pattern. Further, wall sections 50 are fanned in the respective opening sections so that each wall section stands upright on a lower section 47 of each of frame sections 31 defining the opening sections 30 of the grill 21 and so that an upper edge section 48 conforms to an upper section 49 of the frame section 31. The line of sight of the person viewing a vehicle from an upwardly oblique position is interrupted as a result of the wall sections 50 overlapping the upper sections 49 of the frame sections 31.

Abstract: An improved automotive grille and an improved method of making the automotive grille are provided. The automotive grille includes durable leading edge portions that are secured to decorative portions of the grille using a complimentary guide and channel approach. This manner of construction improves the durability and environmental tolerance of the grille components while at the same time improving the decorative appearance of the grille.

Abstract: An improved automotive grille and an improved method of making the automotive grille are provided. The automotive grille is built from aluminum and subsequently powder coating. Multiple stainless steel strips are adhered to the leading edge of the grille, thereby reducing moisture within the powder coating and improving the decorative appearance of the grille.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a front assembly of a heavy vehicle (1), which front assembly interacts with a front portion of a longitudinal frame (10) of a vehicle, and in which there is included an underrun protection that has a stiff, force-absorbing beam structure (5). The beam structure (5) is equipped with at least a first fastening member (18) which is arranged to interact with at least one second fastening member (20) arranged at the front frame part of the vehicle (1), with the first and the second fastening members being arranged, during assembly, to guide the beam structure (5) to a predetermined non-adjustable position on the frame essentially across the longitudinal direction of the frame (10). The beam structure is arranged to support at least some other components arranged at the vehicle front such as footsteps (6), headlight units (7) and panels (8) at predetermined non-adjustable positions, with the beam structure and the supported components together forming a front module (3).

Abstract: A bumper assembly for a utility vehicle includes both front bumper structure for protecting the front of the vehicle, and skid plate structure to protect lower components of the vehicle from road or terrain hazards, as an integrated part. The bumper assembly includes a protective front structure extending substantially vertically in front of a front end of the vehicle hood, e.g., in front of the radiator of the utility vehicle. The bumper assembly also includes a protective bottom structure extending substantially horizontally beneath the chassis of the utility vehicle. The bumper assembly includes a front plate useful for locating attachments to the vehicle. An implement attachment arrangement includes an elongated structure pivotally connected at a rear of a chassis of the utility vehicle. The elongated structure is connected at a front end thereof to the bumper assembly via a hydraulic cylinder in order to make vertically adjustable the elevation of the front end of the elongated structure.