IP Library Granted Patent US 11,702,021
Granted Patent B2
US 11,702,021 · App. 17/660,985 · Granted Jul 18, 2023

Skid plate assembly

Inventor: Carlos Gutierrez (Norwalk, CA)
Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
B60R19/50B60Q1/0408B60Q1/0483B60Q1/18B60R19/52B62D21/155B62D65/16
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Patent No.
US 11,702,021
App. No.
17/660,985
Granted
Jul 18, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

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.

Claims (33)

1. A skid plate comprising:

a front surface;

a first portion extending from the front surface in a first direction;

a second portion extending from the front surface in a second direction;

a first mount and a second mount extending from the skid plate, wherein the first mount and the second mount each comprise an aperture configured to receive a fastener to secure the skid plate to one or more frame brackets in multiple orientations, and

a light mount configured to couple a light source to the skid plate, the light mount comprising:

a first connection point configured to connect to a first end of the light source and a second configured to connect to a second end of the light source, the connection points configured to permit the light source to be selectively positioned at a first angle and a second angle.

2. The skid plate of claim 1 , wherein the connection points comprise recesses having grooves configured to selectively position the light source.

3. The skid plate of claim 2 , wherein the recesses are positioned away from a rear surface of the skid plate.

4. The skid plate of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions are planar surfaces.

5. The skid plate of claim 1 , wherein the first portion extends along an underside of a vehicle to protect a plurality of vehicle components from impact.

6. The skid plate of claim 1 , wherein the first portion and second portion form an angle.

7. The skid plate of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of mounts configured to connect the skid plate to a vehicle.

8. The skid plate of claim 1 , further comprising at least one opening that exposes the light source.

9. The skid plate of claim 1 , further comprising a power assembly and a wiring harness.

10. The skid plate of claim 1 , wherein the skid plate is integral with a bumper.

11. A skid plate comprising:

a front surface;

a first portion extending from the front surface in a first direction;

a second portion extending from the front surface in a second direction; and

a plurality of mounts configured to couple the skid plate to a vehicle, the plurality of mounts comprising:

a first mount extending orthogonal from a first end of the skid plate;

a second mount extending orthogonal from a second end of the skid plate, the second end opposite the first end; and

a third mount positioned on a rear surface of the skid plate between the first end and the second end,

wherein each mount comprises an aperture configured to receive a fastener to secure the skid plate to one or more frame brackets in multiple orientations.

12. The skid plate of claim 11 , wherein the first and second portions are planar surfaces.

13. The skid plate of claim 11 , wherein the first portion extends along an underside of the vehicle to protect a plurality of vehicle components from impact.

14. The skid plate of claim 11 , wherein the first portion and second portion form an angle.

15. The skid plate of claim 11 , further comprising a light mount configured to couple a light source to the skid plate.

16. The skid plate of claim 15 , further comprising at least one opening that exposes the light source.

17. The skid plate of claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners, wherein the fasteners are configured to attach the plurality of mounts to the vehicle.

18. The skid plate of claim 11 , further comprising a power assembly and a wiring harness.

19. The skid plate of claim 11 , wherein the skid plate is integral with a bumper.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 29, 2026
From: A.R.E. ACCESSORIES, LLC; ADELL GROUP, LLC; ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC.; BEDRUG, INC.; BELMOR, INC.; BUSHWACKER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC; BUSHWACKER, INC.; CORD GROUP LLC; EXTANG CORPORATION; HUSKY LINERS, INC.; LAURMARK ENTERPRISES, INC.; LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.; LUND, INC.; HOPE VALLEY INDUSTRIES, LLC; LUND INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY; MAXTON GROUP, INC.; N-FAB, INC.; OMIX-ADA, INC.; POWERFLOW, INC.; REALTRUCK GROUP, INC.; REALTRUCK, LLC; RETRAX HOLDINGS, LLC; ROLL-N-LOCK CORPORATION; RUGGED LINER, INC.; SUPERLIFT, LLC; TRUXEDO, INC.; ULTRA AXLE, LLC; UNDERCOVER, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 075566/0310 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 29, 2026
From: A.R.E. ACCESSORIES, LLC; ADELL GROUP, LLC; ADVANTAGE TRUCK ACCESSORIES, INC.; BEDRUG, INC.; BELMOR, INC.; BUSHWACKER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC; BUSHWACKER, INC.; CORD GROUP LLC; EXTANG CORPORATION; HUSKY LINERS, INC.; LAURMARK ENTERPRISES, INC.; LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.; LUND, INC.; HOPE VALLEY INDUSTRIES, LLC; LUND INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY; MAXTON GROUP, INC.; N-FAB, INC.; OMIX-ADA, INC.; POWERFLOW, INC.; REALTRUCK GROUP, INC.; REALTRUCK, LLC; RETRAX HOLDINGS, LLC; ROLL-N-LOCK CORPORATION; RUGGED LINER, INC.; SUPERLIFT, LLC; TRUXEDO, INC.; ULTRA AXLE, LLC; UNDERCOVER, INC.
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 075566/0472 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 16, 2023
From: GUTIERREZ, CARLOS
To: LUND MOTION PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 063660/0496 →