IP Library Granted Patent US 8,444,215
Granted Patent B2
US 8,444,215 · App. 13/240,183 · Granted May 21, 2013

Housing for the radiator blind of a motor vehicle

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Patent No.
US 8,444,215
App. No.
13/240,183
Granted
May 21, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A housing is provided for a radiator blind of a motor vehicle. The housing includes a base section that is configured to accommodate the radiator blind and a prescribed port. The housing also includes an adapter section that is secured to the prescribed port. As a result of this measure, the housing can be used in various installation situations.

Claims (30)

1. A housing for a radiator blind of a motor vehicle, comprising:

a base section that is configured to accommodate the radiator blind;

a prescribed port; and

an adapter section that is secured to the prescribed port, the adapter section including:

a first mounting device for a cable;

a second mounting device for at least one sensor; and

a third mounting device for another part.

2. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is detachably connected with the base section.

3. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is replaceable.

4. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the base section is a standardized component.

5. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is at least partially pressed against the base section.

6. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is a frame that at least partially incorporates the base section.

7. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is joined to the base section with a screw.

8. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein at least one clipping element is arranged on the adapter section and holds the base section in an aligned position relative to the adapter section.

9. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section comprises at least one terminal section on which the adapter section is configured to secure to the prescribed port.

10. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section and the base section are pre-mountable.

11. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter section is a plastic part.

12. An adapter as a vehicle replacement, comprising

a radiator blind; and

a housing for the radiator blind, the housing comprising:

a base section that is configured to accommodate the radiator blind;

a prescribed port; and

an adapter section that is secured to the prescribed port.

13. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the adapter section is detachably connected with the base section.

14. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the adapter section is replaceable.

15. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the base section is a standardized component.

16. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the adapter section is at least partially pressed against the base section.

17. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the adapter section is a frame that at least partially incorporates the base section.

18. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein the adapter section is joined to the base section with a screw.

19. The adapter according to claim 12 , wherein at least one clipping element is arranged on the adapter section and holds the base section in an aligned position relative to the adapter section.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 7, 2014
From: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 034186/0776 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 28, 2012
From: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 028458/0184 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 22, 2011
From: BERNT, VOLKER; EWERT, ROLF
To: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 026949/0274 →