Abstract: A four wheeled buggy operated by a driver in a sitting posture. A steering apparatus is supported by a support frame structure mounted on a longitudinal front end portion of an elongated main frame structure. The support frame structure has a pair of opposite sides positioned between a pair of front wheels, and a pair of extension frames located respectively above the front wheels. A front body has a front inner member fixedly mounted behind the front wheels. A pair of flexible plate-like members formed of elastic material form respectively a pair of front fenders associated respectively with the front wheels. Each plate-like member is bent into a generally inverted L-shape having top and side panel sections detachably mounted respectively to the corresponding extension frame and the corresponding side of the support frame structure. Rear edge portions of the respective top and side panel sections of each plate-like member are detachably mounted to the front inner member of the front body.

Abstract: A quarter fender 12 is mounted to a vehicle frame 14 by a mounting assembly 10. The fender 12 includes a pair of downwardly depending flanges 22 extending along longitudinal sides 20 thereof. A mounting rod 16 is secured to and positioned transversely of the longitudinal axis of the frame 14. The mounting assembly 10 comprises an L-shaped saddle 42 securely engaging an inside top portion 76 and the inside flange 22 of the fender 12; an L-shaped bracket 44 securely engaging substantially the full width of a bottom portion 78 and the inside flange 22 of the fender 12; a seat 50 secured to the saddle 42 and positioned along a transverse axis of the fender 12; and amounting tube 46 secured within the seat and an inner end 75 of which slidably and securely engages the mounting rod 16.

Abstract: The quick attach fender of the present invention comprises a stationary bracket adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame. The bracket has at least two horizontally extending shafts which extend from the vehicle frame toward the wheel of the vehicle. Detachably mounted to the bracket is a shield assembly comprising a flat sheet member and a shield frame attached to the sheet member. The shield frame has at least two sleeve members sized and positioned to telescopically slide over the shafts of the bracket so as to support the shield in at least partial covering relation over the wheel. Bolts threadably engage the sleeve members and the horizontal shafts to permit selective attachment and detachment of the sleeve members to the shafts. The fender can be quickly removed by loosening the bolts and sliding the sleeves off of the shafts. Similarly, it can be reattached merely by sliding the sleeves onto the shafts and by tightening the bolts.

Abstract: A spring clip particularly suitable for fixing a mud-flap to a motor vehicle has two legs interconnected by means of a base and is so formed that when relaxed the legs converge towards their free ends. A threaded bore is provided in one of the legs, in which may be threaded a screw to contact the other leg, such that the two legs may be thrust apart on further turning of the screw. The clip may then be fitted over a fender-fold against which a portion of a mud-flap lies, such that the mud-flap is securely held thereby. The leg contacted by the screw-end may have a contact depression formed therein to receive the screw-end, to prevent wandering thereof.In an alternative embodiment, a separate U-shaped expanding tool is provided, one leg of which may engage one leg of the clip, and the other leg of which has a threaded bore in which a screw can be fitted, such that the screw may engage the other leg of the clip.

Abstract: Structure for attachment and support of a fender of a vehicle such as a truck or the like in which the vehicle is subject to travel over rough or uneven terrain. An attachment member extends freely through a bracket which is joined to the frame of the vehicle. The attachment member also extends freely through a portion of the fender which is adjacent the bracket. Thrust washers having convex and concave engagement surfaces freely encompass the attachment member and are positioned between the fender and the bracket and are attached thereto. Thus, relative movement between the fender and the bracket is permitted to prevent distortion or twisting of the fender as the vehicle travels over rough terrain.

Abstract: A supplementary mudguard to be attached inside a mudguard proper of an automobile. The rear end of the supplementary mudguard is arranged to form an ejector passage with the floor of the automobile in order to provide an even flow of air in the space between the supplementary mudguard and the mudguard proper.

Abstract: A mud flap mounting device for a vehicle such as a truck or trailer comprising a laterally extending tubular swing arm which is pivotably attached to a structural member of the truck or trailer, wherein the pivotable attachment adjustably provides frictional resistance to rotation of the swing arm but allows rotation in a direction generally forward relative to the vehicle once a predetermined amount of torque is applied to said swing arm. A positive stop prevents the swing arm from rotating rearward beyond a predetermined position in which the swing arm supports a mud flap in a desired location relative to the wheels of the vehicle. Horizontal flanges fixedly attached to a structural portion of the truck or trailer frictionally engage ears located on the forward side of the inner end of the swing arm to provide frictional resistance to rotation, while bolts extending through holes in the flanges and ears provide a pivot axis and adjustably control the frictional resistance to rotation of the swing arm.

Abstract: A gas cushion apparatus (10) includes first, second and third members (14,16,21) and with the first and second members (14,16) being connected together, and constructed such that the second member (16) is capable of being excited by vibration of the first member (14). A cushion device (20) controllably distributes a gas between the second member (16) and one of the first and third members at a preselected region (80) and reduces the transmission of vibratory forces from the second member (16) into one of the first and third member (14,21). The apparatus is particularly applicable to supporting a fender on a wheeled vehicle and minimizing noise transmission to an operator's compartment.

Abstract: A wheel fender assembly for vehicle wheels connected to a vehicle frame and including a horizontally extending intermediate upper section and two angularly and downwardly extending lateral portions. The assembly comprises a single support connection between the vehicle body and intermediate section of the fender and single point support connections to the lateral portions arranged to allow pivoting movement of the lateral portions.