Patent ID: 8998291
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A mounting bracket assembly for movably mounting a guard frame to a vehicle, said assembly comprising: a bracket coupled to the vehicle; and a frame movably coupled to said bracket wherein said frame is configured to guard the vehicle, said frame being positionable between a stored position and an extended position; wherein said bracket comprising a coupling portion of said bracket extending rearwardly away from an arm portion of said bracket; wherein each of a first lateral and a second lateral side of said coupling portion of said bracket being coupled to and extending upwardly from a lower portion of said coupling portion of said bracket wherein said coupling portion of said bracket has a U-shape; wherein a central portion of each of said first and second lateral sides of said coupling portion of said bracket having a height being less than a height of a rear portion and a front portion of each of said first and second lateral sides of said coupling portion of said bracket; wherein a scoop is attached to the arm portion of the bracket; wherein the scoop extends downwardly from the arm portion in order to deflect wind, and improve the drag qualities of the assembly in connection with the vehicle.