Patent ID: 7861988
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: B60K,F28F

Abstract:
1. A heat exchanger mounting bracket in a vehicle, comprising: a body member having a longitudinal slot toward one end for locating a portion of a heat exchanger and a pocket, and a pivotal arrangement toward the other end, wherein the pivotal arrangement and longitudinal slot allow displacement of the portion of the heat exchanger from a fore to an aft position upon application of an impact force, wherein the pivotal arrangement further comprises a bolt about which the pivotal arrangement rotates, shear means which holds the bracket in the fore position prior to shearing and allows movement of the bracket from the fore to the aft position after shearing due to the impact force, and a spring arm extending from the bolt, in which the spring arm includes a distal end having means to click into the pocket of the body member to prevent the bracket from allowing displacement of the heat exchanger past the aft position.