Running Board Bracket
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1. A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle, the bracket comprising,a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element;
- wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting said running board;
wherein said interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of said vehicle; and
wherein said mount element cooperates with a fastener for fastening said bracket to a structural panel of said vehicle.
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Abstract
A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle. The bracket comprising a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element. The support surface provides a surface for supporting the running board. The interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of the vehicle. The mount element cooperates with a fastener for fastening the bracket to a structural panel of the vehicle.
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1. A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle, the bracket comprising,
a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element; -
wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting said running board; wherein said interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of said vehicle; and wherein said mount element cooperates with a fastener for fastening said bracket to a structural panel of said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A running board assembly for use on a motor vehicle, said running board assembly comprising,
a running board; -
at least one bracket mounted to said running board, said bracket configured for mounting said running board to said vehicle, said bracket comprising, a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element; wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting said running board; wherein said interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of said vehicle; and wherein said mount element is configured to enable fastening of said bracket to a structural panel of said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A bracket for mounting a running board to a vehicle, the bracket comprising,
a main body comprising a support surface, an interlock structure and a mount element; -
wherein said support surface provides a surface for supporting said running board; wherein said interlock structure provides a mechanical engagement with a lower flange of said vehicle; and wherein said mount element is configured to enable fastening of said bracket to a structural panel of said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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