Patent ID: 6527288
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A mud flap attachment device for attaching a mud flap to a vehicle, comprising:a first plate configured for mounting to the vehicle, including a first end, a second end, and a plurality of flap supports disposed thereon configured to receive a plurality of fasteners; and a second plate including a first end, a second end, and a plurality of support apertures formed therein, said first end of said second plate being hingably connected to said first end of said first plate, said plurality of support apertures being configured such that said flap supports extend therethrough when said second plate is rotated into close proximity of said first plate, and said second plate is secured in close proximity to said first plate by engaging said plurality of flap supports with said plurality of fasteners, whereby said plurality of flap supports both support the mud flap and secure said second plate in close proximity to said first plate.