001]
The present subject matter
described herein,
relates to
an automotive
bumper
grill assembly and more par
ticularly, relates to a
customized and
decorative automotive grill assembly
.
5
BACKGROUND
AND PRIOR ART:
[002]
Grill
structure
s are generally
used on
bumpers of
motor vehicles
and other
a
utomobile
s
. The
grill
structure serves the purposes of providing a decorativ
e
effect to a front
portion or rear portion
of a motor vehicle, but also to protect the
radiator ass
embly situated behind the grill
structure
in the front portion of the
10
motor vehicle
from
foreign material
while the vehicle is
in motion,
yet allowing
air t
o flow through the gri
ll
structure to cool the radiator. The design of a
grill
structure has been a major part of a front
portion
design for a motor vehicle to
make it distinctive and attractive
.
[003]
Bumpers, as mentioned earlier, are integral part of vehicle
styling, and
15
grills are important parts that provide styling to bumpers.
Generally, the OEM
supplied bumper grills are monotonous in appearance and lacks style.
While
distinctive designs are available for
grill
structure on motor vehicles, such designs
are
exclusively stationary that are fixed o
n the motor vehicle's front end, and the
customer has to buy every now and then different grills for multiple styling
20
purposes.
However, such is a costly affair on the consumer
’
s part
.
[004]
United States
Patent publicati
on
US9475433
B1
discloses a
n
automated,
interchangeable vehicle grill
including
a plurality of reversible motors, each
mounted near an existing grill opening on the front end of a vehicle. Each motor
rotates a drive shaft having a grill block mounted thereo
n. The grill block includes
25
two adjacent sides, each having a unique, discrete grill configuration. For
example, a first side is configured to resemble a standard, factory
-
installed grill,
while a second side is configured to resemble a billet or other non
-
standard,
aftermarket grill. Accordingly, a user can automatically switch between two
3
different grill configurations by simply operating a switch w
ithin the passenger
compartment
.
[005]
T
he
US
prior art
provides a
n
interchangeable vehicle grill
operated by
moto
rs
.
However, such a grill
only provides the consumer with limited styling
options, that too limited to two. Further, to achieve further styling options, the
5
consumer still has
to
gather additional vehicle grills. Also, removal of the vehicle
grill as provi
ded in the prior art can be done by a trained technician, and not by
the consumer. Such a scenario will incur additional costs.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
:
[006]
T
he principal objective of the present invention is to
provide
a
customized
10
bumper grill for an automo
tive
that does not have the drawbacks or shortco
mings
of the conventional grill
assemblies
.
[007]
Another object of the present subject matter is
to
provide
a simple
, cost
effective,
and efficient
ly
design
ed
automotive grill
assembly that is distinct from
all c
onventional designs
.
15
SUMMARY
OF THE INVENTION:
[008]
The
present invention
relates to
a
customizable bumper grill for an
automotive
.
T
he bumper grill
includes
a main grill defining a front face and a rear
face
.
T
he front face
includes
different aesthetics than
the rear face
.
T
he main grill
is configured to be
fastened to a bumper
of the automotive. The bumper grill
20
further includes
a plurality of sub grills fastened to the main grill, each of the
plurality of sub grills defining a first face
,
and a second face o
pposite to the first
face, the first face having different aesthetics than the second face,
wherein the
customizable bumper grill is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances
based on an interchangeability of the front face
and the rear face
of the
main grill
,
25
and/or an interchangeability of the first face and the second face of the plurality of
sub grills
.
Further,
different orientation
s
of
sub
–
grill
s
provide
different
appearances to the bumper grill
.
4
[009]
In order to further understand the characteristi
cs and technical contents of
the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with
reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative
only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
5
BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010]
It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only
typical embodiments of
the present subject matter
and are therefore not to be
considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equ
ally
effective embodiments.
The detailed description is described with reference to the
10
accompanying figures. In the figures, the left
-
most digit(s) of a reference number
identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same
numbers a
re used throughout the figures to reference like features and
components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with
embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example,
15
and with reference to the accompanying figure
s, in which
:
[0011]
Fig. 1
illustrates a front portion of an automotive
;
[0012]
Fig.
2 illustrates
a schematic of customizable bumper grill for the
automotive of Fig. 1
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
;
[0013]
Fig. 3a illustrates
mounting slots of bum
per of the automotive of Fig. 1,
20
and Fig. 3b illustrates receptacles of main grill of the
customizable bumper grill of
Fig. 2
;
[0014]
Fig.
4a
-
4c shows plurality of appearances associated with the customizable
bumper grill of Fig. 2
in accordance with an embodime
nt of the present
disclosure
; and
25
[0015]
Fig. 5a
-
5c
shows plurality of appearances associated with the customizable
bumper grill of Fig. 2
in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure
.
5
[0016]
The
figures
depict embodiments of the
present subject matter
f
or
the
purposes of illustration only.
A person
skilled in the art will
easily
recognize from
the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and
methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles
of th
e disclosure described herein.
5
DESCRIPTION OF THE
PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0017]
The present disclosure presents embodiments for
a
customizable bumper
grill for an automotive. The bumper grill includes a main grill defining a front
face and a rear face. The front
face includes different aesthetics than the rear face.
The main grill is configured to be fastened to a bumper of the automotive. The
10
bumper grill further includes a plurality of sub grills fastened to the main grill,
each of the plurality of sub grills de
fining a first face, and a second face opposite
to the first face, the first face having different aesthetics than the second face,
wherein the customizable bumper grill is configured to achieve a plurality of
appearances based on an interchangeability of
the front face and the rear face of
15
the main grill, and/or an interchangeability of the first face and the second face of
the plurality of sub grills
.
[0018]
It
should
be
noted
that the description and figures merely illustrate the
principles of the present subj
ect
matter
. It should be appreciated by those skilled
in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily
20
utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the
same purposes of the present subject matt
er. It should also be appreciated by those
skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not
explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject
matter and are included within its spirit and scope. F
urthermore, all examples
25
recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to
aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the
concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art,
and are to be
construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and
conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the
30
6
present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation,
togeth
er with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the
following description when considered in connection with the accompanying
figures.
[0019]
These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be
5
described in greater detail with
reference to the following figures. It should be
noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject
matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise
various arrangements that, althou
gh not explicitly described herein, embody the
principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
10
[0020]
Fig. 1 illustrates a front portion 100 of an automotive 102, for example a
car.
The automotive 102 includes a bumper 104
extending a
long a width of the
automotive 102.
In an embodiment, the automotive
102
includes a customizable
bumper grill 106
provided
with the bumper 104.
The bumper grill 106 includes
a
main grill
108
defining a front face
110
and a rear face
112.
In an embodiment,
15
t
he front face
110
includes
different a
esthetics than the rear face
112
.
T
he main
grill
108
is
fastened to
the
bumper
104
of the automotive
102
.
[0021]
The bumper grill 106 further includes
a plurality of sub grills
114
fastened
to the main grill 108. E
ach of t
he plurality of sub grills
114 define
s
a first
face
116
,
and a second face 118 opposite to the first face 116
. In an embodiment,
the
20
first face
116 includes
different ae
sthetics than the second face 118
.
In an
embodiment,
the customizable bumper grill
106
is configured to achieve a
plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face
110
and
the rear face
112
of the main grill
108
, and/or an interchangeability of the first
face
116
and the second face
118 of the plurality of sub grills
114
.
25
[0022]
Fig. 2 illustrates
a
schematic of
the customizable bumper grill 106.
As
shown,
the main grill 108 includes a plurality of large edges 120 and a plurality of
small edges 122.
Further, each of the plurality of sub grills 114 includes a
plurality of lon
g edges 124 and a plurality of short edges 126.
In an embodiment,
the main grill
108
includes holders
128
disposed on the small edges
122
, the
30
7
holders
128
being configured to be removably secured to corresponding mounting
slots
130
of the bumper
104
, so as
to fasten the main grill
108
to the bumper
104
.
Further, each of the plurality of sub grills
114
includes extensions
132
disposed on
the short edges
126
, the extensions
132
being configured to be removably secured
to corresponding receptacles
134
of the
m
ain grill 108
, so as to fasten the plurality
5
of sub grills
114
to the
main grill 108
.
[0023]
As mentioned earlier, the customizable bumper grill 106 is configured to
achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face
110 and the
rear face 112 of the main grill 108, and/or an interchangeability of the
first face 116 and the second face 118 of the plurality of sub grills 114.
In an
10
embodiment, the interchangeability of the front face
110
and the rear face
112
of
the
main grill 108
i
s achieved by rotation of the
main grill 108
about an axis
A
-
A’
passing through the holders
128
.
Further, the interchangeability of the first face
116
and the second face
118
of the plurality of sub grills
114
is achieved by
rotation of the sub grills
114
about an axis
B
-
B’
passing through the extensions
15
132
.
[0024]
Fig. 3a shows
the mounting slots 130 of the bumper 104, the mounting
slots 130 being configured to receive the holders 128 of the
main grill 108
.
Fig. 3b
shows the receptacles 134 of the
main grill 108
, the receptacles 134 being
configured to receive the extensions 132 of the sub grills 114.
In an embodiment,
20
t
he receptacle
s
134
includes a
plurality of slots
135
so as to receive
the
extensions
132 of
the sub grills 114
. In an example, the extensions 134
may be received in
the
slots 135
in multiple orientations. For example, the receptacle 134
may
include
four
number of the
slots
135 aligned orthogonal to each other as shown in
Fig. 3b
. Further in an example
,
the extensions 132 of the sub grills
114
may b
e
25
corresponding to the slots 135
, four in number,
such that the sub g
rills 114 can be
oriented in four
different orientations to provide different appearance
s
to the
bumper grill 106.
[0025]
Figs. 4a
-
4c shows
a
plurality
of appearances associated with the
custom
izable bumper grill 106.
Fig. 4a shows a first appearance 400 of the
30
8
customizable bumper grill 106, wherein
the front face 110 of the
main grill 108
,
and the first face 116 of the sub grills 114
are
viewed from a front of the
automotive 102.
Fig. 4b shows
a
transition phase
402
of
the
bumper grill
106
between two different orientations
, wherein the transition phase 402 is achieved
by rotating
the bumper grill 106 about the
holder
s
128 along
the axis
A
-
A’
, and
5
the first appearance 400 is transitioned to a se
cond appearance 404
.
Fig. 4c shows
the
second
appearance 404 of the customizable bumper grill 106, wherein the
second
face
112
of the
main grill 108
, and the second face 118 of the sub grills
114
are
viewed from a front of the automotive 102.
[0026]
Figs. 5a
-
5c
shows
another
plurality of appearances associated with the
10
customizable bumper grill 106. Fig. 5a shows
the
first appearance
400
of the
customizable bumper grill 106, wherein the front face 110 of the main grill 108,
and the first face 116 of the sub grill
s 114 is viewed from a front of the
automotive 102. Fig. 5b shows a
third
appearance
502
of the customizable bumper
grill 106, when one of the sub
-
grills
114
is rotated
about the axis B
-
B’
by 180
15
degree
, i.e. as discussed in Fig. 3b
earlier, the extensions
132 of the sub grills 114
are oriented differently with respect to the corresponding slots 135
. In this way,
the third appearance 502 shows
the front face 110 of the main grill 108
, and the
second face 118 of the sub grills 114
. Fig. 5c shows a
fourth
app
earance
504
of
the customizable bumper grill 106, when one of the sub
grills
114
is rotated by 90
20
degree. In this way,
the fourth appearance 504 shows
the front face 110 of the
main grill 108
,
the first face 116 and/or the second face 118, along with the l
ong
edge 124 of the sub grills 114
.
[0027]
In an embodiment, the different aesthetics associated with the front face
110
and the rear face
112
of the
main grill 108
, and the first face
116
and the
25
second face
118
of the plurality of sub grills
114
is one of a co
lored surface, a
textured surface, a metallic surface, or a light emitting surface
.
In an example, the
metallic surfac
e may include a chrome surface, and the light emitting surface may
include a light emitting diodes (LED’s) or a
photo luminescent
surface.
Further in
an embodiment, the rotation of the
main grill 108
and/or the rotation of the sub
30
9
grills
114
,
for achieving the plurality of appearances associated with the
customizable bumper grill 106
,
is
done
manually, semi
-
automatically, or
automatically.
[0028]
The manual process may include an operator or
a
driver or
a
technician or
an occupant associated with the automotive 102 to rotate the
main grill 108
and/or
5
the sub grill 114. The semi
-
automatic process may include part manual and part
motor driven interve
ntion, while the automatic process may include complete
motor driven intervention for rotating the
main grill 108
and/or the sub grill 114
of the customizable bumper grill
106 for achieving the plurality of different
appearances.
10
[0029]
Although embodiments for t
he present subject matter have been
described
in
language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the
present
subject matter
is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather,
the specific features and methods are d
isclosed as embodiments for the present
subject matter.
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system
/
component
15
of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is
intended by the appended claims to cover all such m
odifications and adaptations
which fall within
the
scope of
the present subject matter

Claims:We claim:
1. A customizable bumper grill (106) for an automotive (102), the bumper grill (106) comprising:
a main grill (108) defining a front face (110) and a rear face (112), the front face (110) having different aesthetics than the rear face (112), the main grill (108) being fastened to a bumper (104) of the automotive (102); and
a plurality of sub grills (114) fastened to the main grill (108), each of the plurality of sub grills (114) defining a first face (116), and a second face (118) opposite to the first face (116), the first face (116) having different aesthetics than the second face (118),
wherein the customizable bumper grill (106) is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face (110) and the rear face (112) of the main grill (108), and/or an interchangeability of the first face (116) and the second face (118) of the plurality of sub grills (114).

2. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main grill (108) includes a plurality of large edges (120) and a plurality of small edges (122).

3. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of sub grills (114) includes a plurality of long edges (124) and a plurality of short edges (126).

4. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the main grill (108) includes holders (128) disposed on the small edges (122), the holders (128) being configured to be removably secured to corresponding mounting slots (130) of the bumper (104), so as to fasten the main grill (108) to the bumper (104).

5. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the plurality of sub grills (114) includes extensions (132) disposed on the short edges (126), the extensions (132) being configured to be removably secured to corresponding receptacles (134) of the main grill (108), so as to fasten the plurality of sub grills (114) to the main grill (108).

6. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeability of the front face (110) and the rear face (112) of the main grill (108) is achieved by rotation of the main grill (108) about an axis passing through the holders (128).

7. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interchangeability of the first face (116) and the second face (118) of the plurality of sub grills (114) is achieved by rotation of the sub grills (114) about an axis passing through the extensions (132).

8. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the different aesthetics associated with the front face (110) and the rear face (112) of the main grill (108), and the first face (116) and the second face (118) of the plurality of sub grills (114) is one of a colored surface, a textured surface, a metallic surface, or a light emitting surface.

9. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 6 or claim 7, wherein the rotation of the main grill (108) and/or the rotation of the sub grills (114) is achieved manually, semi-automatically, or automatically.

10. The customizable bumper grill (106) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the receptacles (134) of the main grill (108) includes a plurality of slots (135).
, Description:CUSTOMIZABLE BUMPER GRILL FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE
FIELD OF INVENTION:
[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to an automotive bumper grill assembly and more particularly, relates to a customized and decorative automotive grill assembly.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Grill structures are generally used on bumpers of motor vehicles and other automobiles. The grill structure serves the purposes of providing a decorative effect to a front portion or rear portion of a motor vehicle, but also to protect the radiator assembly situated behind the grill structure in the front portion of the motor vehicle from foreign material while the vehicle is in motion, yet allowing air to flow through the grill structure to cool the radiator. The design of a grill structure has been a major part of a front portion design for a motor vehicle to make it distinctive and attractive.
[003] Bumpers, as mentioned earlier, are integral part of vehicle styling, and grills are important parts that provide styling to bumpers. Generally, the OEM supplied bumper grills are monotonous in appearance and lacks style. While distinctive designs are available for grill structure on motor vehicles, such designs are exclusively stationary that are fixed on the motor vehicle's front end, and the customer has to buy every now and then different grills for multiple styling purposes. However, such is a costly affair on the consumer’s part.
[004] United States Patent publication US9475433B1 discloses an automated, interchangeable vehicle grill including a plurality of reversible motors, each mounted near an existing grill opening on the front end of a vehicle. Each motor rotates a drive shaft having a grill block mounted thereon. The grill block includes two adjacent sides, each having a unique, discrete grill configuration. For example, a first side is configured to resemble a standard, factory-installed grill, while a second side is configured to resemble a billet or other non-standard, aftermarket grill. Accordingly, a user can automatically switch between two different grill configurations by simply operating a switch within the passenger compartment.
[005] The US prior art provides an interchangeable vehicle grill operated by motors. However, such a grill only provides the consumer with limited styling options, that too limited to two. Further, to achieve further styling options, the consumer still has to gather additional vehicle grills. Also, removal of the vehicle grill as provided in the prior art can be done by a trained technician, and not by the consumer. Such a scenario will incur additional costs.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[006] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide a customized bumper grill for an automotive that does not have the drawbacks or shortcomings of the conventional grill assemblies.
[007] Another object of the present subject matter is to provide a simple, cost effective, and efficiently designed automotive grill assembly that is distinct from all conventional designs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[008] The present invention relates to a customizable bumper grill for an automotive. The bumper grill includes a main grill defining a front face and a rear face. The front face includes different aesthetics than the rear face. The main grill is configured to be fastened to a bumper of the automotive. The bumper grill further includes a plurality of sub grills fastened to the main grill, each of the plurality of sub grills defining a first face, and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face having different aesthetics than the second face, wherein the customizable bumper grill is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face and the rear face of the main grill, and/or an interchangeability of the first face and the second face of the plurality of sub grills. Further, different orientations of sub–grills provide different appearances to the bumper grill.
[009] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0011] Fig. 1 illustrates a front portion of an automotive;
[0012] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic of customizable bumper grill for the automotive of Fig. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] Fig. 3a illustrates mounting slots of bumper of the automotive of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3b illustrates receptacles of main grill of the customizable bumper grill of Fig. 2;
[0014] Fig. 4a-4c shows plurality of appearances associated with the customizable bumper grill of Fig. 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0015] Fig. 5a-5c shows plurality of appearances associated with the customizable bumper grill of Fig. 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0017] The present disclosure presents embodiments for a customizable bumper grill for an automotive. The bumper grill includes a main grill defining a front face and a rear face. The front face includes different aesthetics than the rear face. The main grill is configured to be fastened to a bumper of the automotive. The bumper grill further includes a plurality of sub grills fastened to the main grill, each of the plurality of sub grills defining a first face, and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face having different aesthetics than the second face, wherein the customizable bumper grill is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face and the rear face of the main grill, and/or an interchangeability of the first face and the second face of the plurality of sub grills.
[0018] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its spirit and scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art, and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0019] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
[0020] Fig. 1 illustrates a front portion 100 of an automotive 102, for example a car. The automotive 102 includes a bumper 104 extending along a width of the automotive 102. In an embodiment, the automotive 102 includes a customizable bumper grill 106 provided with the bumper 104. The bumper grill 106 includes a main grill 108 defining a front face 110 and a rear face 112. In an embodiment, the front face 110 includes different aesthetics than the rear face 112. The main grill 108 is fastened to the bumper 104 of the automotive 102.
[0021] The bumper grill 106 further includes a plurality of sub grills 114 fastened to the main grill 108. Each of the plurality of sub grills 114 defines a first face 116, and a second face 118 opposite to the first face 116. In an embodiment, the first face 116 includes different aesthetics than the second face 118. In an embodiment, the customizable bumper grill 106 is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face 110 and the rear face 112 of the main grill 108, and/or an interchangeability of the first face 116 and the second face 118 of the plurality of sub grills 114.
[0022] Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic of the customizable bumper grill 106. As shown, the main grill 108 includes a plurality of large edges 120 and a plurality of small edges 122. Further, each of the plurality of sub grills 114 includes a plurality of long edges 124 and a plurality of short edges 126. In an embodiment, the main grill 108 includes holders 128 disposed on the small edges 122, the holders 128 being configured to be removably secured to corresponding mounting slots 130 of the bumper 104, so as to fasten the main grill 108 to the bumper 104. Further, each of the plurality of sub grills 114 includes extensions 132 disposed on the short edges 126, the extensions 132 being configured to be removably secured to corresponding receptacles 134 of the main grill 108, so as to fasten the plurality of sub grills 114 to the main grill 108.
[0023] As mentioned earlier, the customizable bumper grill 106 is configured to achieve a plurality of appearances based on an interchangeability of the front face 110 and the rear face 112 of the main grill 108, and/or an interchangeability of the first face 116 and the second face 118 of the plurality of sub grills 114. In an embodiment, the interchangeability of the front face 110 and the rear face 112 of the main grill 108 is achieved by rotation of the main grill 108 about an axis A-A’ passing through the holders 128. Further, the interchangeability of the first face 116 and the second face 118 of the plurality of sub grills 114 is achieved by rotation of the sub grills 114 about an axis B-B’ passing through the extensions 132.
[0024] Fig. 3a shows the mounting slots 130 of the bumper 104, the mounting slots 130 being configured to receive the holders 128 of the main grill 108. Fig. 3b shows the receptacles 134 of the main grill 108, the receptacles 134 being configured to receive the extensions 132 of the sub grills 114. In an embodiment, the receptacles 134 includes a plurality of slots 135 so as to receive the extensions 132 of the sub grills 114. In an example, the extensions 134 may be received in the slots 135 in multiple orientations. For example, the receptacle 134 may include four number of the slots 135 aligned orthogonal to each other as shown in Fig. 3b. Further in an example, the extensions 132 of the sub grills 114 may be corresponding to the slots 135, four in number, such that the sub grills 114 can be oriented in four different orientations to provide different appearances to the bumper grill 106.
[0025] Figs. 4a-4c shows a plurality of appearances associated with the customizable bumper grill 106. Fig. 4a shows a first appearance 400 of the customizable bumper grill 106, wherein the front face 110 of the main grill 108, and the first face 116 of the sub grills 114 are viewed from a front of the automotive 102. Fig. 4b shows a transition phase 402 of the bumper grill 106 between two different orientations, wherein the transition phase 402 is achieved by rotating the bumper grill 106 about the holders 128 along the axis A-A’, and the first appearance 400 is transitioned to a second appearance 404. Fig. 4c shows the second appearance 404 of the customizable bumper grill 106, wherein the second face 112 of the main grill 108, and the second face 118 of the sub grills 114 are viewed from a front of the automotive 102.
[0026] Figs. 5a-5c shows another plurality of appearances associated with the customizable bumper grill 106. Fig. 5a shows the first appearance 400 of the customizable bumper grill 106, wherein the front face 110 of the main grill 108, and the first face 116 of the sub grills 114 is viewed from a front of the automotive 102. Fig. 5b shows a third appearance 502 of the customizable bumper grill 106, when one of the sub-grills 114 is rotated about the axis B-B’ by 180 degree, i.e. as discussed in Fig. 3b earlier, the extensions 132 of the sub grills 114 are oriented differently with respect to the corresponding slots 135. In this way, the third appearance 502 shows the front face 110 of the main grill 108, and the second face 118 of the sub grills 114. Fig. 5c shows a fourth appearance 504 of the customizable bumper grill 106, when one of the sub grills 114 is rotated by 90 degree. In this way, the fourth appearance 504 shows the front face 110 of the main grill 108, the first face 116 and/or the second face 118, along with the long edge 124 of the sub grills 114.
[0027] In an embodiment, the different aesthetics associated with the front face 110 and the rear face 112 of the main grill 108, and the first face 116 and the second face 118 of the plurality of sub grills 114 is one of a colored surface, a textured surface, a metallic surface, or a light emitting surface. In an example, the metallic surface may include a chrome surface, and the light emitting surface may include a light emitting diodes (LED’s) or a photo luminescent surface. Further in an embodiment, the rotation of the main grill 108 and/or the rotation of the sub grills 114, for achieving the plurality of appearances associated with the customizable bumper grill 106, is done manually, semi-automatically, or automatically.
[0028] The manual process may include an operator or a driver or a technician or an occupant associated with the automotive 102 to rotate the main grill 108 and/or the sub grill 114. The semi-automatic process may include part manual and part motor driven intervention, while the automatic process may include complete motor driven intervention for rotating the main grill 108 and/or the sub grill 114 of the customizable bumper grill 106 for achieving the plurality of different appearances.
[0029] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.