US 12,228,242 B1
Hydracarbon dozer valve bracket
Michael L Nemeth, Holly, MI (US); and Kevin A Spangler, Lake Orion, MI (US)
Assigned to FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US)
Filed by FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US)
Filed on Aug. 14, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/449,132.
Int. Cl. F16M 13/02 (2006.01); F01N 3/20 (2006.01)
CPC F16M 13/02 (2013.01) [F01N 3/2066 (2013.01); F01N 2610/1453 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A dozer valve bracket comprising:
a first bracket portion for securing to a frame cross member, the first bracket portion including a fastener receiver to enable passage of a fastener;
a second bracket portion is spaced from the fastener receiver and extends substantially transverse to and from the first bracket portion, the second bracket including a valve retention member for positioning the valve at a desired angle on the second bracket portion;
a heat shield coupled with the second bracket portion for protecting the valve from heat generated by an exhaust system; and
a flex line support for positioning the flex line away from the exhaust system.