Device for adjustably positioning license plate for vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a device for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle. The device comprises a base member provided for mounting on a vehicle and a license plate receiving member connectable to the base member and adjustable relative to the base member between at least two different positions, in which the license plate receiving member is movable relative to the base member when the license plate receiving member is in one of the at least two different positions. A plane defined by the base member, in particular by the mounting surface of the base member, and a plane defined by the license plate receiving member, in particular by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member, are substantially parallel to each other, in particular parallel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for accommodating, securing, and / or adjustably positioning a license plate on a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle. Conventional license plate holders can be fixedly mounted, for example, to the front or rear apron of the vehicle, depending on legal requirements. The license plate holder can be configured to only be positioned at specific locations. This ensures that the vehicle's license plate can be correctly detected, for example, in traffic monitoring measures. Typically, the license plate can be centered or positioned centrally and / or secured to the front or rear apron, for example, in the horizontal or width direction of the vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with one or more towing devices, such as towing hooks, towing eyes, etc., at the front and rear of the vehicle. These devices can be coupled to towing ropes, tow bars, etc. and / or be towed by or themselves by other vehicles. While in passenger cars, the towing devices are typically not centrally positioned at the front or rear of the vehicle, but rather slightly offset laterally, in trucks, a central or center positioning of the towing devices, for example, relative to the width of the truck, is generally preferred. Due to the greater width and / or significantly greater mass of trucks compared to passenger cars, non-central or off-center positioning of the towing devices can lead to unfavorable force transmission directions. This can result in the towing devices being positioned on the front or rear apron, for example, where the license plate is to be located due to legal requirements. While vertically offset positioning of the towing devices is generally possible, this can violate design constraints, as the load-bearing part to which the towing device can be connected can also be located at the height of the normal or center position of the license plate holder. For aesthetic reasons, positioning the towing device, for example, directly above or below the license plate holder, can also be undesirable. In addition to requirements regarding the positioning of the license plate relative to the front or rear apron, requirements regarding, for example, the orientation / direction, for example the angle of the license plate relative to the roadway and / or restrictions regarding the placement of the license plate on, for example, a curved license plate holder may also be provided. Utility Model Content

[0003] The object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the known prior art and, in particular, to provide a device which does not hinder the central arrangement of the towing device and / or at the same time satisfies legal requirements for its positioning. Furthermore, various legal requirements can be taken into account, such as legal requirements regarding the durability of the fastening of the license plate to the license plate holder and / or legal requirements regarding ensuring legally required positioning and / or orientation of the license plate even when the vehicle is being towed or towing another vehicle.

[0004] This object is achieved by a device for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. Further aspects, advantages and features are apparent from the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0005] According to the present invention, a device for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, is provided. The device comprises a base member configured for mounting on the vehicle and a license plate receiving member connectable to the base member and adjustable relative to the base member between at least two different positions. When the license plate receiving member is in one of the at least two different positions, a plane defined by the base member, particularly a mounting surface of the base member, and a plane defined by the license plate receiving member, particularly a license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member, are substantially parallel, particularly parallel, to one another. If the planes are parallel, this may mean that the license plate is oriented substantially perpendicular to the roadway surface or the plane defined thereby, particularly when mounted on the vehicle.

[0006] Alternatively or additionally, the present invention provides an apparatus for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle. The apparatus comprises a base member configured for mounting on the vehicle and a license plate receiving member connectable to the base member and adjustable relative to the base member between at least two different positions. When the license plate receiving member is in one of the at least two different positions, a plane defined by a license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member and a plane defined by a lane resting point of a wheel of the vehicle are substantially perpendicular, particularly perpendicular, to each other when the apparatus is mounted on the vehicle.

[0007] The device described herein may also be referred to as a license plate holder or a license plate receiving device / structure. The vehicle described herein may be a commercial vehicle, such as a truck (LKW).

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention that can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, when the license plate receiving component is in one of at least two different positions, the plane defined by the license plate receiving component, in particular by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving component, can be arranged to be approximately perpendicular to the plane defined by the ground, in particular the road surface, in particular when the device is mounted on the vehicle.

[0009] According to exemplary embodiments of the apparatus according to the present invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the base member can be U-shaped or C-shaped and / or have a substantially U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section. In other words, the base member can have a horseshoe shape or be horseshoe-shaped. The U-shaped or C-shaped configuration and / or the substantially U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section of the base member can, for example, allow the base member to surround and / or wrap around the traction device from above, below, or laterally. In other words, the cross-section of the base member enables or permits access to the traction device, for example, even when the apparatus is centered or positioned centrally, particularly with respect to the width of the vehicle, and / or is attached to the front or rear apron. Furthermore, the U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section can contribute to material savings, thereby, for example, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention that can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the base member can have at least one recess or opening, such as a hole or through-hole. This can be referred to as a first recess or opening or through-hole. The recess or opening can allow the base member to surround and / or encircle the traction device. In other words, the recess or opening enables or allows access to the traction device, for example, even when the device is centered or positioned centrally with respect to the width of the vehicle and / or fixed to the front or rear apron. The recess or opening can have dimensions designed to allow at least one traction device or a mating component that can be coupled thereto to be passed through. The through-hole can be designed, in particular, in terms of its size and shape, to provide access to the vehicle's own traction device through it. When the base member is mounted on the vehicle, the base member can be arranged relative to the vehicle's own traction device so that the vehicle's own traction device is substantially centered with respect to the shape of the through-hole, but, for example, does not substantially protrude into the through-hole.

[0011] According to exemplary embodiments of the device according to the present invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the recess or opening of the base member can be arranged at an edge of the base member, for example, at an end region, and have a U-shaped or C-shaped contour and / or be configured as a through-hole. The recess or opening of the base member can define a semi-open or arcuate contour, which can, for example, be at least partially interrupted, such that, for example, similar to an incomplete circle, at least one portion / region is not enclosed by it.

[0012] According to exemplary embodiments of the device according to the present invention that can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the base member and the license plate receiving member can be adjustably connected and / or connectable to each other, or can achieve an adjustably connected connection. For example, the base member and the license plate receiving member can be mutually adjustable, in particular movable, pivotable, tiltable, skewable, and / or rotatable, via at least one additional component, such as at least one connecting member, preferably at least two connecting members, in particular via at least one or at least two flat connectors. The at least one connecting member can achieve an adjustably or adjustable connection or coupling between the base member and the license plate receiving member. The connecting member can be, for example, a flat connector having, for example, an elongated and / or flat base with a length / width greater than its thickness. The connecting member can, for example, be connected and / or connectable to the base member at a first location and connected and / or connectable to the license plate receiving member at a second location, in particular substantially opposite the first location. A coupling structure can, for example, be provided at the first location and / or the second location of the connecting member, which can, for example, be constructed integrally and / or layered with the connecting member. The coupling structure can be designed, for example, to enable a plug-in and / or clamping connection, thereby providing a simple and / or quick connection. The coupling structure can be, for example, a spherical or spherical projection or flange, such as a head, such as a plug head, that projects or protrudes from the connecting member. A flat connector can, for example, include a first coupling structure at a first location and a second coupling structure at a second location, wherein the coupling structures project or protrude, in particular, in opposite directions. The connecting member can be made of plastic, metal, light metal, and / or composite materials.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the base component and the license plate receiving component can be releasably connected to each other in at least two positions by means of a quick-release closure, in particular by plugging, clicking, snapping, locking, squeezing, or twisting the closure. As described herein, the quick-release closure can, for example, comprise two complementary parts that, when joined, form a form-fitting, form-complementary, and / or force-fitting connection that can be released simply and / or quickly, in particular with minimal effort and / or with a simple hand movement, by means of a corresponding countermovement. This can save time and / or significantly facilitate handling or processing. Furthermore, no additional tools are required for operation.

[0014] According to a further exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the base component can include a pair of quick-closing basic elements, and the license plate receiving component can include a first pair of quick-closing complementary elements and a second pair of quick-closing complementary elements, wherein the pair of quick-closing basic elements can be releasably connected and / or connectable to the first pair of quick-closing complementary elements in a first of at least two different positions and can be releasably connected and / or connectable to the second pair of quick-closing complementary elements in a second of at least two different positions. According to an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the quick-closing complementary elements can include a base, in particular of approximately cylindrical design, and a male component, in particular a ball head.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, when the device is installed on a vehicle, the license plate receiving member can basically completely cover the vehicle's traction device in a first position among at least two different positions, and release the vehicle's traction device in a second position among at least two different positions.

[0016] According to the present invention, a device for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, is provided. The device comprises a base member configured for mounting on the vehicle and a license plate receiving member connectable to the base member and adjustable relative to the base member between at least two different positions, particularly end positions. According to the present invention, when the license plate receiving member is in one of the at least two different positions, particularly when the device is mounted on the vehicle, a plane defined by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member and a plane defined, particularly spanned, by the vehicle's wheels are substantially perpendicular, particularly perpendicular, to one another.

[0017] According to further exemplary embodiments of the device according to the invention, which can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the license plate receiving component can comprise at least two, at least three, preferably at least four, in particular exactly four fastening points for fastening the license plate.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention that can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the license plate receiving member can have a roughly rectangular shape, in particular, a shape that is substantially adapted to the size of the license plate. This can, for example, provide a stable placement / mounting surface and / or ensure secure retention. According to another exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention that can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, the license plate receiving member can have at least one recess or opening, such as a hole or through-hole. This can be referred to as a second recess or opening or through-hole, particularly with respect to the recess / opening of the base member. For example, the recess or opening of the license plate receiving member can be arranged in the middle or centrally relative to the shape, for example, along the horizontal or longitudinal direction of the license plate receiving member and / or along the vertical or width direction of the license plate receiving member, and / or be of roughly rectangular construction. The recess or opening of the license plate receiving member can define a substantially self-enclosed contour, for example, without interruptions, and / or surround a substantially completely enclosed and / or continuous area similar to a circle or rectangle.

[0019] A "base member" can be understood as a member, component, and / or element of the apparatus according to the present invention that can be releasably or permanently mounted on a front or rear apron, a front bumper, and / or a front or rear bumper of a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle and / or a commercial vehicle, preferably a truck. The base member can have at least one mounting surface that, for example, faces or faces the front or rear apron when the base member is mounted on the front or rear apron of the vehicle, and / or particularly contacts the front or rear apron in a planar manner. The mounting surface can be configured as a substantially flat or planar surface, for example, to enable a substantially planar placement / abutment of the mounting surface on / at the front or rear apron of the vehicle. The mounting surface can be configured as a fully planar surface, for example, without protrusions and / or recesses (it is clear that any possible fixing / mounting holes / elements can be excluded), or can have one or more openings, holes, and / or recesses, for example, to reduce weight. The mounting surface can be configured, for example, in the form of a grille or frame, for example, to reduce weight and / or for reinforcement. The base member can be essentially plate-shaped and / or rectangular, for example, with angular or rounded corners. In this case, it can be referred to as a "mounting plate," for example. To reduce weight, the base member can, for example, have one or more through-holes or, in particular, a continuous recess. The base member can be made of metal, light metal, metal alloy, plastic, composite material, combinations thereof, or other materials.

[0020] A "license plate receiving component" can be understood as a component, part, and / or element of the device according to the present invention that is suitable for and / or configured to receive a license plate. The suitability of a license plate receiving component for receiving a license plate can be achieved, for example, by including a license plate receiving surface. The license plate receiving surface can be configured as a substantially flat or even surface to enable the license plate to be placed / abutted against a substantially flat surface on / at the license plate receiving surface. A substantially flat surface can be understood herein as a completely flat surface, for example, one without protrusions and / or depressions (obviously, any possible fixing / mounting holes / elements can be excluded). For example, the license plate receiving surface can be configured entirely flat, or, for example, to reduce weight, it can have one or more openings, holes, or recesses. The license plate receiving component can be configured as a substantially plate-shaped and / or rectangular structure, for example, with angular or rounded corners. For example, the license plate receiving component can have one or more holes or recesses to reduce weight. The license plate receiving component can be made of metal, light metal, metal alloy, plastic, composite material, a combination thereof, or another material.

[0021] "Adjustable" or "relative adjustability between at least two different positions" may be understood to refer to the position, orientation, and / or movement or movability of the license plate receiving member relative to the base member. A "position" may be understood, for example, to refer to a specific orientation, such as the relative orientation of the license plate receiving member to the base member (or vice versa). A position may be an end position, characterized, for example, by the fact that further movement of the license plate receiving member relative to the base member (or vice versa) in a specific / different direction is no longer possible. When the device according to the present invention is mounted on a vehicle, a first end position of the license plate receiving member may be designed / defined, for example, such that the license plate receiving member is arranged in the first end position such that the license plate receiving surface faces away from the vehicle and the license plate receiving member (e.g., when viewed perpendicular to the license plate receiving surface) substantially completely covers the underlying base member. This first end position of the license plate receiving member may represent, for example, the normal or normal state during driving, running, and / or stationary operation, such as when parked, and may therefore be referred to as the "normal position of the license plate receiving member." With respect to the device as a whole, this relative arrangement of the base member and license plate receiving member may be referred to as the "normal position of the device." When the device according to the present invention is mounted on a vehicle, the second end position of the license plate receiving member can be designed / defined, for example, such that the license plate receiving member is arranged in the second end position so that the license plate receiving surface faces away from the vehicle and the license plate receiving member (e.g., when viewed perpendicularly to the license plate receiving surface) substantially does not cover, for example, at most partially (e.g., only partially when the pulling device is still accessible) the underlying base member. This second end position of the license plate receiving member (in which viewing of the base member is released) can represent a state, such as a state for pulling, and can be referred to as the "release position / pulling position of the license plate receiving member." With respect to the entire device, this relative arrangement of the base member and the license plate receiving member can be referred to as the "release orientation / pulling orientation of the device." For example, when the device is installed, the release position of the license plate receiving member can be located above, below, to the side, for example, to the left or right of the normal position of the license plate receiving member (e.g., when viewed perpendicularly to the license plate receiving surface).

[0022] The term "plane defined by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving component" can be understood as an imaginary plane that essentially corresponds to or extends beyond the license plate receiving surface. If the license plate receiving component of the device according to the present invention is moved, this imaginary plane can be used to indicate the position of the license plate receiving component, for example, relative to a reference point, a reference line, and / or a reference plane in space. In the case of a flat license plate receiving surface, this can be understood as representing the imaginary plane. If the license plate is additionally placed on the flat license plate receiving surface, the orientation of the plane can also be the same as that of the license plate.

[0023] The term "plane defined by the roadway placement of the vehicle's wheels" can be understood as an imaginary plane that essentially corresponds to or extends from the roadway surface on which the vehicle is stationary or moving. By comparing the "plane defined by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving component" with the "plane defined by the roadway placement of the vehicle's wheels," the relative position of the license plate to the roadway surface can be determined, for example, solely by considering the vehicle's dimensions. For example, if the two planes are perpendicular to each other, this may mean that the license plate is oriented perpendicular to the roadway surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to be able to understand the above-mentioned features of the present disclosure in detail, a more detailed description of the present disclosure, which has been briefly summarized above, can be obtained by referring to the examples. Further features, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become clear through the subsequent description of the preferred embodiments, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 A perspective view shows an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention in a released position, mounted on the front apron of a vehicle, in particular a truck;

[0026] Figure 2a shows a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the present invention in a released orientation;

[0027] Figure 2b shows a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention in a released orientation;

[0028] Figure 3 shows a top view of an exemplary embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention in a normal orientation;

[0029] Figure 4a shows a perspective front view of an exemplary embodiment of a base member according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4b shows a perspective rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a base member according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5a A perspective front view showing an exemplary embodiment of a license plate receiving member according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5b A perspective rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a license plate receiving member according to the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 6A perspective view showing an exemplary embodiment of a connecting member according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 A cross-section through an exemplary embodiment of a quick-release closure according to the invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, wherein elements having substantially the same function are provided with the same reference numerals in all figures.

[0036] The drawings are schematic diagrams, not to scale. Some elements in the drawings may be exaggerated in size to emphasize aspects of the present disclosure and / or to enhance clarity. For simplicity, identical reference numerals are used to denote identical elements commonly included in the drawings. It is provided that elements and features of one embodiment may advantageously be incorporated into other embodiments without further reference. Generally, only differences with respect to individual embodiments are described.

[0037] Each embodiment is used to explain the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. In addition, the features shown or described as part of an embodiment can be used in combination with other embodiments to produce another embodiment. It is intended that this description includes such modifications and variations.

[0038] Figure 1 A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the device (100) according to the invention is shown in a released position (120) mounted on an exemplary front apron (600) of a vehicle, in particular a truck. Figure 1 Only the base member (200) and the license plate receiving member (300) are shown or identifiable, while the connecting member (400) is not shown or identifiable, for example, is covered.

[0039] Figure 2a A front view of an exemplary embodiment of the device (100) according to the present invention is shown in a released orientation (120). Figure 2a In the embodiment, only the side surface (220) facing or toward the license plate receiving member (300) can be seen with respect to the base member (200), and only the license plate receiving surface (320) can be seen with respect to the license plate receiving member (300). Figure 2a It can be seen that the exemplary embodiment of the base member (200) has a recess (242) on the lower edge (240) according to the illustration, which has a substantially U-shaped or C-shaped contour (244). Figure 2aThe contour (244) shown here comprises four, in particular rectilinear, contour sections (2441, 2442, 2443, 2444) and at least one further contour section which is covered by the license plate receiving component (300). Figure 2a It is also shown that the base member (200) is at the left and right edges (230 A , 230 B ) respectively have long through holes (232 arranged parallel to the corresponding side edges A , 232 B ), which is Figure 2a The long holes are shown as an example, for example, to enable adjustable installation. When the base member (200) or the entire device (100) is installed on the front or rear apron of the vehicle, the long through holes (232 A , 232 B ) performs precise positioning of the traction device in the vertical direction according to the diagram, for example relative to the vehicle itself. A plurality of fixing devices or fixing points (3401, 3402, 3403, 3404) can be provided.

[0040] Figure 2b A side view of an exemplary embodiment of a device (100) according to the present invention is shown in a released orientation (120). Figure 2b According to the figure, a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the base member (200) according to the present invention is shown at the lower left, and according to the figure, a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the license plate receiving member (300) according to the present invention is shown at the upper right. The base member (200) has a planar structure and a section (250) that protrudes vertically toward the license plate receiving member (300). A In contrast, the license plate receiving component (300) has a section (350) which is also of planar construction and vertically protrudes in the direction of the base component (200). A ), the section has an approximately trapezoidal shape. According to the figure, the two sections (250 A , 350 A ) through the plane structure of the connecting member (400 A ) connection. Connecting member (400 A ) is here partially covered by a quick-close member connecting the base member (200) and the license plate receiving member (300) as shown in the figure. Figure 2b The quick closing part shown comprises a quick closing basic element (260) which is cylindrical and vertically protrudes toward the license plate receiving component (300). A ), the quick closing basic element is shown in the figure and is perpendicularly protruded to the direction of the base member (200) and the lower quick closing complementary element (360 A) connection. Lower quick closing complementary element (360 A ) includes a generally cylindrical base (361 A ) and in Figure 2b The ball head cannot be identified due to the existing connection (362 A ).also, Figure 2b The upper quick-close complementary element (370) is shown vertically protruding toward the base member (200). A ), the upper quick-close complementary element is not connected to the quick-close basic element, but is in the device (100) Figure 2b The upper quick-close complementary element (370) is exposed in the released position (120). A ) has a complementary element (360 A ) of the same structure and including a base (371 of generally cylindrical configuration A ) and in Figure 2b The exposed ball head (372 A ).

[0041] Figure 3 A top view of an exemplary embodiment of an apparatus (100) according to the present invention is shown in a normal orientation (110). Figure 3 In addition to the base member (200) already referenced Figure 2b The described section (250) is of planar construction and projects vertically toward the license plate receiving component (300). A ) also shows the same second section (250) of the base member (200) on the other side of the device (100) B ). Figure 3 In addition to the license plate receiving member (300) has been referenced Figure 2b The described section (350) is of planar construction and projects vertically toward the base member (200). A ) also shows the same second section (350) of the license plate receiving member (300) on the other side of the device (100) B ). Figure 3 As obtained, the section (250 A , 350 A ) through the connecting member (400 A ) connection, and the section (250 B , 350 B ) through the connecting member (400 B ) connection. Connecting member (400 A ) is arranged on the connecting member (400 A ) on the two opposite sides of the pin-shaped forming portion (412 A 、413 A), wherein a plug-shaped forming portion (412 A ) is connected to the base member (200) according to the diagram, and another bolt-shaped forming portion (413 A ) is connected to the license plate receiving component (300) as shown in the figure. The connecting component (400 B ) also mirror-imaged and arranged on the connecting member (400 B ) on the two opposite sides of the pin-shaped forming portion (412 B 、413 B ), wherein a plug-shaped forming portion (412 B ) is connected to the base member (200) according to the diagram, and another bolt-shaped forming portion (413 B ) is connected to the license plate receiving member (300) as shown in the figure. In addition, Figure 3 Shows reference Figure 2b A quick-close member connecting a base member (200) and a license plate receiving member (300) is described. Figure 2b The device (100) according to the present invention is shown in a released position (120) in which the lower quick-close complementary element (360 A 、360 B ) and quick closing basic element (260 A , 260 B ) connection, and the upper quick closing complementary element (370 A , 370 B ) is exposed, and Figure 3 The normal orientation (110) of the device (100) according to the present invention is shown, wherein the upper quick-close complementary element (370 A , 370 B ) and quick closing basic element (260 A , 260 B ) connection, and alternatively, the lower quick-close supplementary element (360 A 、360 B ) is exposed. However, according to the illustration, the exposed lower quick-close complementary element (360 A 、360 B ) is quickly closed by the complementary element (370 A , 370 B ) covers, so that the former Figure 3 It is not visible in the.

[0042] Figure 4a A perspective front view of an exemplary embodiment of a base member (200) according to the present invention is shown, wherein the base member is configured in a U-shape as a whole. Figure 4aIt is also shown that the base member (200) is at the left and right edges (230 A , 230 B ) are respectively provided with through holes (232) arranged parallel to the side edges and having a slender structure. A , 232 B When the base member (200) or the entire device (100) is mounted on the front or rear apron of a vehicle, the elongated through hole (232 A , 232 B ) performs precise positioning of the traction device in the vertical direction according to the diagram, for example relative to the vehicle itself. Figure 4a As shown, the base member (200) is at the left edge (230 A ) and the right edge (230 B ) respectively have a substantially trapezoidal section (250) configured parallel to the side edge plane. A , 250 B ). Two roughly trapezoidal sections (250 A , 250 B ) each section has two through-holes (252 A , 252 B ), by means of these through holes, the base member (200) can pass through Figure 4a One or more connecting members (400) not shown in Figure 4a In addition, Figure 4a The left through hole (232 A ) The quick closing basic element (260) A ) and according to the diagram, in the right through hole (232 B ) The quick closing basic element (260) B ).

[0043] Figure 4b A perspective rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a base member (200) according to the present invention is shown, and a perspective front view of the base member is shown in FIG. Figure 4a Shown in. Figure 4b Shown parallel to the side edge (230 A , 230 B ) arranged, elongated through holes (232 A , 232 B ) and a quick closing basic element (260) arranged above the through hole according to the diagram A , 260 B ) rear view. Figure 4bAs a result, the mounting surface (210) is not constructed in a fully planar manner, but rather in a grid-shaped manner. Figure 4b The structure shown can be produced, for example, by injection molding of the base member (200).

[0044] Figure 5a A perspective front view of an exemplary embodiment of a license plate receiving member (300) according to the present invention is shown. Figure 5a The front view shown corresponds to the license plate receiving surface (310), which is substantially rectangular and flat in design and has rounded corners. The license plate receiving surface (310) has a fixing point (3401, 3402, 3403, 3404) in each of the four corners, which together allow the license plate to be fixed on the Figure 5a The license plate receiving member (300) has a through hole (330) of approximately rectangular configuration that is centrally located relative to the outer shape of the license plate receiving member (300). In other embodiments of the license plate receiving member (300), the opening (330) may also have other sizes, shapes, and / or arrangements.

[0045] Figure 5b A perspective rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a license plate receiving member (300) according to the present invention is shown, and a perspective front view of the license plate receiving member is shown. Figure 5a The license plate receiving member (300) has two planar, approximately trapezoidal sections (350) oriented parallel to the side edges. A , 350 B ). Two roughly trapezoidal sections (350 A , 350 B ) are provided with a through hole (352 A 、352 B ), by means of the through hole, the license plate receiving member (300) can pass through one or more Figure 5b The connecting member (400) not shown in Figure 5b The license plate receiving member (300) is connected to the base member (200) which is also not shown. The license plate receiving member (300) has a through hole (330) of approximately rectangular configuration arranged centrally relative to the outer shape of the license plate receiving member (300). In other embodiments of the license plate receiving member (300), the opening (330) may also have other sizes, shapes and / or arrangements. In addition, Figure 5b Two lower quick-close complementary elements (360 A 、360 B ) and two upper quick-closing complementary elements (370 A , 370 B), the lower quick-close complementary element and the upper quick-close complementary element are arranged at the rounded corners of the license plate receiving member (300). Each quick-close complementary element (360 A 、360 B , 370 A , 370 B ) includes a base (361) of generally cylindrical construction A 、361 B 、371 A 、371 B ) and the ball head member (362) exposed according to the figure A 、362 B , 372 A , 372 B ).

[0046] Figure 6 A perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a connecting member (400) according to the present invention is shown. The connecting member (400) has two pin-shaped formed portions (412, 413) arranged on opposite sides of the connecting member (40), wherein one pin-shaped formed portion (412) can be connected to a base member (200) in an installed state, and the other pin-shaped formed portion (413) can be connected to a license plate receiving member (300).

[0047] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a quick-close member (500) according to the present invention is shown along a plane perpendicular to a plane defined by a license plate receiving surface (310) of a license plate receiving member (300) and extending through the Figure 4a Line AA is shown in FIG. Figure 7 The quick-closed part (500) shown in the connected state comprises a quick-closed basic element (260) on the left side according to the illustration and a quick-closed complementary element (360) on the right side according to the illustration, wherein the quick-closed complementary element (360) is constructed on the license plate receiving component (300). The quick-closed complementary element (360) comprises a base (361) of approximately cylindrical construction and a ball head (362) connected to the base according to the illustration. According to the illustration, the quick-closed part basic element (260) comprises a base (261) of approximately cylindrical construction having an opening, in which the quick-closed coupling element (510) is embedded. As shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the quick-close coupling element (510) can have a substantially M-shaped cross section. The quick-close coupling element (510) is designed so that a releasable connection can be established between the quick-close base element (260) and the quick-close complementary element (360). In particular, the quick-close element (500) can be a plug-in, click-on, snap-on, locking, squeeze-on, or twist-on closure element.

[0048] While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be developed without departing from the basic scope thereof, which is determined by the following claims.

[0049] Reference Signs List

[0050] 100 devices

[0051] 110 Normal orientation of the device (100)

[0052] 120 Release position of the device (100)

[0053] 200 base member

[0054] 210 Mounting Surface

[0055] 220 Side facing the license plate receiving member

[0056] 230 A Side edge

[0057] 230 B Side edge

[0058] 232 A At the side edge 230 A Long through hole nearby

[0059] 232 B At the side edge 230 B Long through hole nearby

[0060] 240 bottom edge

[0061] 242 concavity

[0062] 244 Contour of recess

[0063] 244 1-4 Linear contour segments

[0064] 250 A A flat section that projects vertically toward the license plate receiving component (300)

[0065] 252 A through-hole

[0066] 250 B A flat section that projects vertically toward the license plate receiving component (300)

[0067] 252 B through-hole

[0068] 260 Quick Closure Basic Components

[0069] 260 A,B A quick closing basic element protruding vertically toward the license plate receiving component (300)

[0070] 261 Rapid closure base of cylindrical structure of basic element (260)

[0071] 261 A,B Quick closing basic element (260 A,B ) of the cylindrical structure base

[0072] 300 License plate receiving component

[0073] 310 License plate receiving surface

[0074] 330 through hole

[0075] 340 1-4 Fixed point

[0076] 350 A A flat section protruding vertically toward the base member (200) 352 A through-hole

[0077] 350 B A flat section protruding vertically toward the base member (200) 352 B through-hole

[0078] 360 Quick Closure Complementary Elements

[0079] 361 Base of cylindrical structure of quick closing complementary element (360)

[0080] 360 A,B A lower quick-closing complementary element protruding vertically toward the license plate receiving member (300)

[0081] 361 A,B Lower quick closing complementary element (360 A,B ) of the cylindrical structure base

[0082] 362 A,B Lower quick closing complementary element (360 A,B ) ball head

[0083] 362 ball head

[0084] 370 A,B An upper quick-closing complementary element protruding vertically toward the license plate receiving member (300)

[0085] 371 A,BUpper rapid closing complementary element (370 A,B ) of the cylindrical structure base

[0086] 372 A,B Upper rapid closing complementary element (370 A,B ) ball head

[0087] 400 connecting components

[0088] 400 A,B Connecting components

[0089] 412 A pin-shaped forming portion on the connecting member (400) which is connected to the base member (200) in the installed state

[0090] 412 A,B In the connecting member (400 A,B ) on the pin-shaped forming portion, which is connected to the base member (200) in the installed state

[0091] 413 A pin-shaped formed portion on the connecting component (400) which is connected to the license plate receiving component (300) in the installed state

[0092] 413 A,B In the connecting member (400 A,B ) on the pin-shaped forming portion, which is connected to the license plate receiving component (300) in the installed state

[0093] 500 Quick Closures

[0094] 510 Quick-close coupling element

[0095] 600 truck front apron

Claims

1. A device (100) for adjustably positioning a license plate for a vehicle, characterized in that The device comprises: - a base member (200) arranged for mounting on said vehicle, and a license plate receiving member (300) connectable to the base member (200) and adjustable between at least two different positions relative to the base member, When the license plate receiving member (300) is located at one of the at least two different positions, a plane defined by the base member (200) and a plane defined by the license plate receiving member (300) are parallel to each other.

2. The device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that When the license plate receiving member (300) is located in one of the at least two different positions, the plane defined by the license plate receiving member (300) is arranged perpendicular to the plane defined by the ground when the device (100) is mounted on the vehicle.

3. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The base member (200) is configured in a U shape.

4. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The base member (200) has a recess (242).

5. The device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that The recess (242) is arranged on the edge (240) of the base member (200) and has a U-shaped profile (244), and / or the recess (242) is configured as a through hole.

6. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The base member (200) and the license plate receiving member (300) are adjustably connectable to each other.

7. The device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The base member (200) and the license plate receiving member (300) are mutually adjustable via at least one connecting member (400, 400A, 400B).

8. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The base component (200) and the license plate receiving component (300) are releasably connectable to each other in the at least two positions via a quick-close member (500).

9. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The base member (200) includes a pair of quick-closing basic elements (260 A , 260 B ), and the license plate receiving member (300) includes a first pair of quick-close complementary elements (360 A 、360 B ) and a second pair of quick-closing complementary elements (370 A , 370 B ), wherein the pair of quick closing basic elements (260 A , 260 B ) in a first position of said at least two different positions with said first pair of quick-close complementary elements (360 A 、360 B ) and in a second position of the at least two different positions with the second pair of quick-close complementary elements (370 A , 370 B )connect.

10. The device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that When the device (100) is mounted on the vehicle, the license plate receiving member (300) completely covers the traction device of the vehicle in a first position among the at least two different positions, and releases the traction device of the vehicle in a second position among the at least two different positions.

11. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle is a motor vehicle.

12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that When the license plate receiving member (300) is located in one of the at least two different positions, a plane defined by the mounting surface (210) of the base member (200) and a plane defined by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member (300) are parallel to each other.

13. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that When the license plate receiving member (300) is located in one of the at least two different positions, the plane defined by the license plate receiving surface of the license plate receiving member (300) is arranged perpendicular to a plane defined by the ground when the device (100) is mounted on the vehicle.

14. The device according to claim 2 or 13, characterized in that The ground is a road surface.

15. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that The base member (200) and the license plate receiving member (300) are adjustable to each other via at least one flat connector.

16. The device (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that The pair of quick closing basic elements (260 A , 260 B ) in a first position of said at least two different positions with said first pair of quick-close complementary elements (360 A 、360 B ) is releasably connected and in a second position of the at least two different positions with the second pair of quick-close complementary elements (370 A , 370 B ) can be releasably connected.

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