Patent ID: 6367751
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
A bracket assembly comprising:a first bracket assembly including an annular portion that is at least partially annular about a central axis wherein the annular portion is configured for matingly receiving a cylindrical member with an outer annular surface and wherein the first bracket assembly includes; i) an extended back portion of the annular portion configured for at least partially contacting the outer annular surface of the cylindrical member; and ii) a pair of opposing flange members extending outwardly from the annular portion so as to define an open center between the pair of opposing flange members; and a second bracket assembly including a back plate and two opposing sidewall members extending outwardly from the back plate, wherein; i) the second bracket assembly is received in the open center defined by the first bracket assembly; ii) the extended back portion of the first bracket assembly projects axially beyond a top edge of the back plate; iii) the annular portion and the flange members of the first bracket assembly cooperatively slope angularly with respect to the central axis from the extended back portion to an area that is axially opposite the extended back portion relative to the top edge of the back plate; and iv) the flange members overlie the opposing sidewall members.