Patent ID: 7988212
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: B60R,G01S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bracket for attaching and aligning a forward-looking radar (FLR) having a front face, the bracket being mountable to a conveyance having first and second mounting surfaces, the bracket comprising: a bracket frame having a bracket face and an attachment feature for attaching the FLR to the bracket frame; a first deformable tab extending from the bracket frame for coupling the bracket frame and the first mounting surface of the conveyance, the first deformable tab deforms between a first shape and a second shape; and a bracket member extending from the bracket frame, the bracket member having an end portion disposed proximate to the bracket face and a distal end portion, the distal end portion including a mounting portion for coupling the bracket member and the second mounting surface, wherein the first deformable tab complies with the first mounting surface and deforms to the second shape when the mounting portion is coupled to the second mounting surface.