CA2426873A1 - Flag holder accessory for a receiver assembly - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
- B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
- B60D1/58—Auxiliary devices
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
- B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
- B60D1/48—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by the mounting
- B60D1/485—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by the mounting mounted by means of transversal members attached to the frame of a vehicle
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Abstract
An apparatus (63) is provided for mounting a flag (62) to a receiver assembl y (10) on a vehicle. The apparatus (63) includes a pole (60) for receiving and carrying a flag (62). The apparatus (63) also includes a body (63) having a bar (64) for securing the body to the receiver assembly (10) and a mount (66 ) for receiving and holding the pole (60). Additionally, the apparatus include s a fastener (80) for securing the pole (60) to the mount (66).
Description
FLAG HOLDER ACCESSORY
FOR A RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/?~3.~85 tiled October ?6, ?000.
Technical Field The present invention relates generally to accessories for mounting on receiver assemblies and, more particularly, to a flag holder accessory for mounting on an accessory receiver of a receiver assembly and holding and displaying a flag.
Summary of the Invention It has long been known to construct towing hitches that are mounted to vehicles in order to allow the towing of trailers or the like. In recent years such hitches have been designed to include a receiver boy: hzwing a rearwardly directed opining or caviy for the receipt of a hitch or draw bar 1 U that carries a hitch ball or other means allow°ing connection to a trailer.
E?~aITIpIC.'S of SLlch a StI'LlctLlre 111C1Llde the IIlSta-I-IItGl1 II aIltl CL15tU111 1 Iltch IZecelver 35365 as manufactured by Reese Products, lnc. of L:llchart.
Indiana. Such a hitch receiver is also disclosed in. for example, LJ.S. Patent No. 3,765,837 to Recse. owned by Reesc Products. Inc.
Recent efforts to enhance the versatility c>f a hitch receiver have led to development of various accessories (e.g., both open and closed article carriers, bike racks, slci racks, tables, winches or other eduipment) mounted by means oFan accessory mounting bar in the receiver box of a receiver assembly. Because of their convenience and suitabilityr to the particular applicationslinterests of the user, such accessories have become very popular.
fn order to allow for or accommodate trailer towing and accessory mounting simultaneously, a trailer hitch assembly with both a trailer hitch 1 U receiver and towing accessory receivers has been recently developed and is the subject of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 6011 ).I,SU?, filed April 3, ?UUU. This new trailer hitch receiver assembly includes a central itarne member, a mounting bracket carried on each end of the central Frame member for securing the central frame member to the vehicle, a hitch receiver box carried on the central Frame member and at least one accessory receiver for receiving and holding a recreational and/or utilitarian accessory.
The present invention relates to a flag holder particularly adapted For mounting in a receiver box andlor accessory receiver oFa receiver ~U assembly. The tlag holder allows the user to fly a selected flag or banner from his vehicle. Such a llag may be utilized to help identify the vehicle from a distance, show allegiance to a particular sports team or cause, display a humanitarian message or For any other useful or desirable purpose.
?5 Summary of the Invention In accordance with the purposes ofthe present invention as described herein, an apparatus is provided for mounting a Ilag to a receiver assembly mounted to or carried on a towing vehicle. The apparatus includes a pole for receiving and carrying the flag, a body including a bar for securing the body to the receiver assembly and a mount for receiving and holding the pole, and a fastener for securing the pole to the mount.
More specifically describing the invention, a pair of aligned mounting apertures are provided in the bar for receiving and holding a pin that secures the apparatus to the receiver assembly. Additionally, the mount includes an opening for receiving and holding the flag pole. The pro~irnal end of the pule is received in a sachet of a sleeve including a threaded end.
The fastener comprises a cooperating lock nut, threadedly received on the threaded end of the sleeve, for clamping the flag pole to the mount. In one possible embodiment of the invention the mount is a ~7ange projecting upwardly from the bar at an included angle with the bar of between substantial 1y 10 ° to about 70 ° .
Still other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in this art from the following description wherein there is shown and described a preferred embodiment of this invention, simply by waz~ of illustration of one of the modes best suited to carry out the ~0 invention. As it v~~ill be realized, the invention is capable of other different embodiments and its several details are capable of modification in various.
obvious aspects all without departing From the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions will be regarded as illustrative in nature anti not as restrictive.
Brief Description of the Drawing ~l T'he accompanying drawings incorporated in and Forming a part of the specification, illustrate several aspects of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles oFthe invention. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a receiver assembly to which the apparatus of the present invention may be mounted;
Figures 2a-2c are partially cutaway detailed front, right side and rear elevational views of the flag holding apparatus; and Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the apparatus of Figures ?a-?c connected to the receiver assembly.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Detailed Description of the Invention Reference is now made to the drawing figures showing a receiver assembly, generally designated by reference numeral 10, and the flag holding apparatus of the present invention, generally designated by reference numeral I I .
-I~he receiver assembly 10 includes a central frame member or cross '_'0 member l ~ preferably formed ii-om a pair of tubular Steel sections l~
welded to the opposing side walls 16 of a centrally located receiver box I 8 so as to project outwardly in opposing directions. The tubular steel section s 1 ~ may be formed with a round cross section as showrn in the drawing lig~rres. a square cross section or any other appropriate shape providing the 'S wcessary strength to function as a receiver assembly.
Z-~he receiver box 18 includes a reinforced lip ''0 defining an opening leading to a hitch bar receiving cavity ??. Aligned apertures ~~ in the opposing side walls 16 of the receiver box 18 allow the secure connection a1 a hitch bar in the receiver box in a manner well known in the art by 5 means of a connecting pin and cooperating pin clip (nut shown). A chain plate 26 of steel material is welded to the receiver box 18 and tubular steel sections 1~ in order to strengthen the connection. As is known in the art, the chain plate ?6 includes two apertures ?8. The safety chains of a trailer may be connected to the chain plate ?6 through engagement in these 1 U apertures ? 8.
Vehicle mounting braclcets 30 are mounted adjacent the distal end of each tubular section 1~. More specifically, each mounting braclcet 30 includes a notch 32 sized and shaped to receive the trrL~ular section 14. The brackets 3U are welded to the tubular sections l~ in order to complete the connection.
The mounting brackets 30 each include a mounting flange 3~ and an upwardly projecting mounting lug 36, both with apertures 38. Nut and bolt fasteners (not shown) are extended through these apertures 38 and cooperating apertures drilled in the frame of the towing vehicle in order to ~0 mount the receiver assembly 10 thereto.
As also shown in Figure 1, the receiver assembly 1U incorporates a pair of twv hooks or loops ~U, one integrally formed in each mounting bracket 30. T he tow hooks ~0 may be engaged with a tow line such as a rope, chain or cable in order to complete certain towing applications. As 'S also shown. the receiver assembly 1U includes a pair ofaccessury receivers 50 carried un the tubular sections I ~ of the central frame member 1 ~. Mach of the accessory receivers SU is formed from a steel tube that is welded to the section 14 so that one accessory receiver is positioned botweon the receiver box 18 and ouch mounting braclcot 30.
As shown, each accessory receiver 50 includes a circular port or opening 52 and cooperating aligned apertures 5~ in the sidewall thereof to allow secure connection of a trailer hitch accessory by means of a connecting pin and pin clip of a type well known in the ar-t such as utilized to secure the hitch bar in the receiver box I 8. Each of the accessory receivers 50 is oriented with respect to the contral frame member 1?, receiver box 18 and the towing vehicle upon which the assembly 10 is I U mounted so as to be readily accessible by the towing vohicle operator.
More specifically, each falls in a first plane which defines an included angle of between about 10° to about 30° (e.g. ?0°) with a second plane which contains the longitudinal axis of the receiver box 18. Thus, the accessory receivers 50 have a port or opening 5? that opens upwardly fur bettor visibility and accessibility that diroctly loads to easy connection of an accessory.
As bolt show°n in Figures 2a-?c, the flag holding apparatus 1 1 of the present invention includes a pule 60 fur roceiving and carrying a flag, pennant or like device 62. The pule 60 may be formed from fiberglass, ~0 wood, plastic, aluminum or other appropriate material. T'ho t7ag holding apparatus 1 I includes a body 63, preferably constructed from aluminum, plastic or steel, having a bar 6~ for securing the body in an accessory receiver 50 of the receiver assembly 10 and a mount 6~ fur receiving and holding the pule 60. As shown. the bar 6~1 has a circular cross section ~5 which is concentrically received and snugly fits within the port 5~ of the accessory rocciver 50. A pair of aligned mounting aportures 68 are provided at opposed sides of the bar 6~. When the bar C~ is properly inserted in the accessory receiver 50 the mounting apertures 68 in the bar are aligned with the cooperating apertures 5~ in the sidewall of the accessory receiver 50. A pin 70 of a type known in the art is then inserted through the aligned apertures 5~, 68 and a cooperating pin clip (not shown) is utilized to secure the pin in position and complete the connection (see also Figure 3). More specifically, the pin 70 includes a bend 7.I~ at one end and a pin clip receiving groove adjacent the opposite end. Together, the bend 7~ and pin clip prevent the pin 70 from being inadvertently removed from the aligned apertures 54 and 68 in the receiver 50 and bar 6~
respectively so as to complete a secure and positive connection.
The flag pole 60 is secured to the mount 66 by means of a fastener such as cooperating sleeve 78 and loelc nut 80. More specifically, the sleeve 78 includes a socket for receiving and holding the proximal end of the f'7ag pole 60. The connection may be completed by threads, friction fit, appropriate adhesive or any other means known in the art suitable for the intended purpose. The sleeve 78 includes a threaded end 84 which is received in and passes through an aperture in the mount 66. The lock nut 80 is tightened on the threaded end 8~1 so that the mount 66 is clamped ''0 between the lock nut 80 and the sleeve 78. As shown in drawing Figures ~a-''c and 3, the outer wall of the sleeve 78 may be formed in a hexagonal, nut shape to allow engagement with a wrench. 'I'his aids in the tightening of the lock nut 80 thereby allowing the completion c~l'a secure and positive connection between the Ilag pole 60 and the mount G6. Uf course, ~5 substantially any form o~ fastener other than the sleeve 78 and nut 80 may be used so lung as that fastener performs the intended liznction.
As best shown in drawing Figure fib, the mount 66 may take the form ofa flange which projects upwardly from the bar 6~ and forms an included angle with the bar ofbetweer~ substantially 10° to substantially 7U". This provides the flag holding apparatus 1 1 with a swept, aerodynamic look which enhances user satisfaction.
S The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of this invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. For example, the bar 6-1 could be sized and shaped to be received in the receiver bo:: 18 if desired. Substantially any shaped bar 6~1 could be used and it could be hollow as shown or solid so long as it allows attachment to the receiver assembly 10. Further, it should be appreciated that the apparatus 11 may be mounted to a receiver assembly 1 U that does not include a receiver boy 18 but, instead, just one or more accessory receivers 50.
The embodiment was chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the ?() particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the im ention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance w ith the breadth to which they are fairly.
legally and eduitably entitled.
FOR A RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/?~3.~85 tiled October ?6, ?000.
Technical Field The present invention relates generally to accessories for mounting on receiver assemblies and, more particularly, to a flag holder accessory for mounting on an accessory receiver of a receiver assembly and holding and displaying a flag.
Summary of the Invention It has long been known to construct towing hitches that are mounted to vehicles in order to allow the towing of trailers or the like. In recent years such hitches have been designed to include a receiver boy: hzwing a rearwardly directed opining or caviy for the receipt of a hitch or draw bar 1 U that carries a hitch ball or other means allow°ing connection to a trailer.
E?~aITIpIC.'S of SLlch a StI'LlctLlre 111C1Llde the IIlSta-I-IItGl1 II aIltl CL15tU111 1 Iltch IZecelver 35365 as manufactured by Reese Products, lnc. of L:llchart.
Indiana. Such a hitch receiver is also disclosed in. for example, LJ.S. Patent No. 3,765,837 to Recse. owned by Reesc Products. Inc.
Recent efforts to enhance the versatility c>f a hitch receiver have led to development of various accessories (e.g., both open and closed article carriers, bike racks, slci racks, tables, winches or other eduipment) mounted by means oFan accessory mounting bar in the receiver box of a receiver assembly. Because of their convenience and suitabilityr to the particular applicationslinterests of the user, such accessories have become very popular.
fn order to allow for or accommodate trailer towing and accessory mounting simultaneously, a trailer hitch assembly with both a trailer hitch 1 U receiver and towing accessory receivers has been recently developed and is the subject of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 6011 ).I,SU?, filed April 3, ?UUU. This new trailer hitch receiver assembly includes a central itarne member, a mounting bracket carried on each end of the central Frame member for securing the central frame member to the vehicle, a hitch receiver box carried on the central Frame member and at least one accessory receiver for receiving and holding a recreational and/or utilitarian accessory.
The present invention relates to a flag holder particularly adapted For mounting in a receiver box andlor accessory receiver oFa receiver ~U assembly. The tlag holder allows the user to fly a selected flag or banner from his vehicle. Such a llag may be utilized to help identify the vehicle from a distance, show allegiance to a particular sports team or cause, display a humanitarian message or For any other useful or desirable purpose.
?5 Summary of the Invention In accordance with the purposes ofthe present invention as described herein, an apparatus is provided for mounting a Ilag to a receiver assembly mounted to or carried on a towing vehicle. The apparatus includes a pole for receiving and carrying the flag, a body including a bar for securing the body to the receiver assembly and a mount for receiving and holding the pole, and a fastener for securing the pole to the mount.
More specifically describing the invention, a pair of aligned mounting apertures are provided in the bar for receiving and holding a pin that secures the apparatus to the receiver assembly. Additionally, the mount includes an opening for receiving and holding the flag pole. The pro~irnal end of the pule is received in a sachet of a sleeve including a threaded end.
The fastener comprises a cooperating lock nut, threadedly received on the threaded end of the sleeve, for clamping the flag pole to the mount. In one possible embodiment of the invention the mount is a ~7ange projecting upwardly from the bar at an included angle with the bar of between substantial 1y 10 ° to about 70 ° .
Still other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in this art from the following description wherein there is shown and described a preferred embodiment of this invention, simply by waz~ of illustration of one of the modes best suited to carry out the ~0 invention. As it v~~ill be realized, the invention is capable of other different embodiments and its several details are capable of modification in various.
obvious aspects all without departing From the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions will be regarded as illustrative in nature anti not as restrictive.
Brief Description of the Drawing ~l T'he accompanying drawings incorporated in and Forming a part of the specification, illustrate several aspects of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles oFthe invention. In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a receiver assembly to which the apparatus of the present invention may be mounted;
Figures 2a-2c are partially cutaway detailed front, right side and rear elevational views of the flag holding apparatus; and Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the apparatus of Figures ?a-?c connected to the receiver assembly.
Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Detailed Description of the Invention Reference is now made to the drawing figures showing a receiver assembly, generally designated by reference numeral 10, and the flag holding apparatus of the present invention, generally designated by reference numeral I I .
-I~he receiver assembly 10 includes a central frame member or cross '_'0 member l ~ preferably formed ii-om a pair of tubular Steel sections l~
welded to the opposing side walls 16 of a centrally located receiver box I 8 so as to project outwardly in opposing directions. The tubular steel section s 1 ~ may be formed with a round cross section as showrn in the drawing lig~rres. a square cross section or any other appropriate shape providing the 'S wcessary strength to function as a receiver assembly.
Z-~he receiver box 18 includes a reinforced lip ''0 defining an opening leading to a hitch bar receiving cavity ??. Aligned apertures ~~ in the opposing side walls 16 of the receiver box 18 allow the secure connection a1 a hitch bar in the receiver box in a manner well known in the art by 5 means of a connecting pin and cooperating pin clip (nut shown). A chain plate 26 of steel material is welded to the receiver box 18 and tubular steel sections 1~ in order to strengthen the connection. As is known in the art, the chain plate ?6 includes two apertures ?8. The safety chains of a trailer may be connected to the chain plate ?6 through engagement in these 1 U apertures ? 8.
Vehicle mounting braclcets 30 are mounted adjacent the distal end of each tubular section 1~. More specifically, each mounting braclcet 30 includes a notch 32 sized and shaped to receive the trrL~ular section 14. The brackets 3U are welded to the tubular sections l~ in order to complete the connection.
The mounting brackets 30 each include a mounting flange 3~ and an upwardly projecting mounting lug 36, both with apertures 38. Nut and bolt fasteners (not shown) are extended through these apertures 38 and cooperating apertures drilled in the frame of the towing vehicle in order to ~0 mount the receiver assembly 10 thereto.
As also shown in Figure 1, the receiver assembly 1U incorporates a pair of twv hooks or loops ~U, one integrally formed in each mounting bracket 30. T he tow hooks ~0 may be engaged with a tow line such as a rope, chain or cable in order to complete certain towing applications. As 'S also shown. the receiver assembly 1U includes a pair ofaccessury receivers 50 carried un the tubular sections I ~ of the central frame member 1 ~. Mach of the accessory receivers SU is formed from a steel tube that is welded to the section 14 so that one accessory receiver is positioned botweon the receiver box 18 and ouch mounting braclcot 30.
As shown, each accessory receiver 50 includes a circular port or opening 52 and cooperating aligned apertures 5~ in the sidewall thereof to allow secure connection of a trailer hitch accessory by means of a connecting pin and pin clip of a type well known in the ar-t such as utilized to secure the hitch bar in the receiver box I 8. Each of the accessory receivers 50 is oriented with respect to the contral frame member 1?, receiver box 18 and the towing vehicle upon which the assembly 10 is I U mounted so as to be readily accessible by the towing vohicle operator.
More specifically, each falls in a first plane which defines an included angle of between about 10° to about 30° (e.g. ?0°) with a second plane which contains the longitudinal axis of the receiver box 18. Thus, the accessory receivers 50 have a port or opening 5? that opens upwardly fur bettor visibility and accessibility that diroctly loads to easy connection of an accessory.
As bolt show°n in Figures 2a-?c, the flag holding apparatus 1 1 of the present invention includes a pule 60 fur roceiving and carrying a flag, pennant or like device 62. The pule 60 may be formed from fiberglass, ~0 wood, plastic, aluminum or other appropriate material. T'ho t7ag holding apparatus 1 I includes a body 63, preferably constructed from aluminum, plastic or steel, having a bar 6~ for securing the body in an accessory receiver 50 of the receiver assembly 10 and a mount 6~ fur receiving and holding the pule 60. As shown. the bar 6~1 has a circular cross section ~5 which is concentrically received and snugly fits within the port 5~ of the accessory rocciver 50. A pair of aligned mounting aportures 68 are provided at opposed sides of the bar 6~. When the bar C~ is properly inserted in the accessory receiver 50 the mounting apertures 68 in the bar are aligned with the cooperating apertures 5~ in the sidewall of the accessory receiver 50. A pin 70 of a type known in the art is then inserted through the aligned apertures 5~, 68 and a cooperating pin clip (not shown) is utilized to secure the pin in position and complete the connection (see also Figure 3). More specifically, the pin 70 includes a bend 7.I~ at one end and a pin clip receiving groove adjacent the opposite end. Together, the bend 7~ and pin clip prevent the pin 70 from being inadvertently removed from the aligned apertures 54 and 68 in the receiver 50 and bar 6~
respectively so as to complete a secure and positive connection.
The flag pole 60 is secured to the mount 66 by means of a fastener such as cooperating sleeve 78 and loelc nut 80. More specifically, the sleeve 78 includes a socket for receiving and holding the proximal end of the f'7ag pole 60. The connection may be completed by threads, friction fit, appropriate adhesive or any other means known in the art suitable for the intended purpose. The sleeve 78 includes a threaded end 84 which is received in and passes through an aperture in the mount 66. The lock nut 80 is tightened on the threaded end 8~1 so that the mount 66 is clamped ''0 between the lock nut 80 and the sleeve 78. As shown in drawing Figures ~a-''c and 3, the outer wall of the sleeve 78 may be formed in a hexagonal, nut shape to allow engagement with a wrench. 'I'his aids in the tightening of the lock nut 80 thereby allowing the completion c~l'a secure and positive connection between the Ilag pole 60 and the mount G6. Uf course, ~5 substantially any form o~ fastener other than the sleeve 78 and nut 80 may be used so lung as that fastener performs the intended liznction.
As best shown in drawing Figure fib, the mount 66 may take the form ofa flange which projects upwardly from the bar 6~ and forms an included angle with the bar ofbetweer~ substantially 10° to substantially 7U". This provides the flag holding apparatus 1 1 with a swept, aerodynamic look which enhances user satisfaction.
S The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of this invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. For example, the bar 6-1 could be sized and shaped to be received in the receiver bo:: 18 if desired. Substantially any shaped bar 6~1 could be used and it could be hollow as shown or solid so long as it allows attachment to the receiver assembly 10. Further, it should be appreciated that the apparatus 11 may be mounted to a receiver assembly 1 U that does not include a receiver boy 18 but, instead, just one or more accessory receivers 50.
The embodiment was chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the ?() particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the im ention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance w ith the breadth to which they are fairly.
legally and eduitably entitled.
Claims (6)
1. An apparatus for mounting a flag to a receiver assembly on a towing vehicle, comprising:
a pole for receiving and carrying the flag;
a body including a bar for securing said body to the receiver assembly and a mount for receiving and holding said pole; and a fastener for securing said pole to said mount.
a pole for receiving and carrying the flag;
a body including a bar for securing said body to the receiver assembly and a mount for receiving and holding said pole; and a fastener for securing said pole to said mount.
2. The apparatus set forth in claim 1 further including a pin and a pair of aligned mounting apertures in said bar for receiving and holding said pin that secures said apparatus to the receiver assembly.
3. The apparatus set forth in claim 2, further including an opening in said mount for receiving and holding said pole.
4. The apparatus set forth in claim 3, wherein a sleeve is carried on a proximal end of said pole and said fastener comprises a cooperating lock nut received on a threaded end of said sleeve for clamping said pole to said mount.
5. The apparatus set forth in claim 1, wherein a sleeve is carried of a proximal end of said pole and said fastener comprises a cooperating lock nut received on a threaded end of said sleeve for clamping said pole to said mount.
6. The apparatus set forth in claim 4, wherein said mount is a flange projecting upwardly from said bar at an included angle of between about 10° and about 70°.
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