Skid plate assembly
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a vehicle that can include a bumper, a plurality of frame brackets, and a skid plate assembly, and related methods. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a skid plate assembly that can include a light source and a main body with a first portion, a second portion, and a plurality of mounts. The skid plate assembly can extend below a bumper of a vehicle. The main body can define an opening that exposes the light source and the face of the light source can be aimed forward and downward.
1. A vehicle comprising:
a bumper;
a plurality of frame brackets;
a skid plate assembly coupled to the frame brackets, the skid plate assembly comprising:
a main body having a first portion, a second portion, a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of mounts;
a light source having a first end, a second end, and a face through which light is directed; and
a light mount comprising at least one of:
(1) a first flange and a second flange extending rearward from the rear surface of the main body and configured to secure the first and second ends of the light source;
(2) a top flange and a bottom flange extending rearward from the rear surface of the main body and configured to secure the light source to the main body;
(3) a back face spaced rearward from the rear surface of the main body; and
(4) a plurality of holes extending from the rear surface to the front surface of the main body and configured to receive a plurality of fasteners to secure the light source to the main body;
wherein the skid plate assembly extends below the bumper;
wherein the front surface of the main body defines an opening that exposes the light source; and
wherein when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, the face of the light source is aimed forward and downward at a first angle of 60 degrees or less from horizontal.
2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions of the main body are planar surfaces.
3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first portion extends along an underside of the vehicle to protect a plurality of vehicle components from impact.
4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the second portion extends forward and upward relative to the first portion.
5. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners, wherein the fasteners extend through a plurality of apertures in the mounts and into the frame brackets.
6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the mounts comprise at least one of:
(1) a first arm and a second arm configured to attach to a first and second lateral side of the frame brackets; and
(2) a first support and a second support extending rearward from the rear surface of the main body and configured to attach to a first and second front surface of the frame brackets.
7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the face of the light source is recessed from the front surface of the second portion.
8. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a power assembly and a wiring harness.
9. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first angle of the light source is between 15 and 60 degrees relative to horizontal.
10. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the bumper is a separate component from the skid plate assembly.
11. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the skid plate assembly is integral with the bumper.
12. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the frame brackets are integral with the bumper.
13. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a second angle between the first portion and the second portion of the main body is at least 120 degrees.
14. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein an orientation of the light source is adjustable with respect to the main body.
15. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first angle is adjustable.
16. A vehicle comprising:
a bumper;
a plurality of frame brackets;
a skid plate assembly coupled to the frame brackets, the skid plate assembly comprising:
a main body having a first portion, a second portion, a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of mounts;
a light source having a first end, a second end, and a face through which light is directed;
wherein the skid plate assembly extends below the bumper;
wherein the front surface of the main body defines an opening that exposes the light source; and
wherein when the vehicle is on a horizontal surface, the face of the light source is aimed forward and downward at a first angle of 60 degrees or less from horizontal; and
wherein the mounts comprise at least one of:
(1) a first arm and a second arm configured to attach to a first and second lateral side of the frame brackets; and
(2) a first support and a second support extending rearward from the rear surface of the main body and configured to attach to a first and second front surface of the frame brackets.
17. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the face of the light source is recessed from the front surface of the second portion.
18. The vehicle of claim 16 , further comprising a power assembly and a wiring harness.
19. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein the first angle of the light source is between 15 and 60 degrees relative to horizontal.
20. The vehicle of claim 16 , wherein an orientation of the light source is adjustable with respect to the main body.