Patent ID: 7114749
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A kit for a splash guard assembly for an over the highway vehicle comprising: 1) a contour splash guard; 2) a separate intermediate mounting element for positioning between the splash guard and a vehicle side panel; 3) the guard and the element being complementally contoured to fit together; 4) the element also being contoured to fit a specific vehicle panel adjacent a wheel well of a vehicle having such panel; 5) the element being affixed to the panel at multiple positions to enable mounting of the 6) the element and guard including means to connect them together when the element is mounted on a panel; and 7) a separate base portion extending transversely from the element, said separate base portion is being secured to said panel by a plurality of fasteners, wherein said plurality of fasteners are oriented such that a first fastener is attached to the panel in a longitudinal direction and second fastener is positioned in a relatively transverse direction to provide reinforcement to said panel.