Increase of the compressibility of a bumper beam
US10017141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1853
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The bumper beam of a motor vehicle comprising a chassis and comprising at least one horizontal flank and at least one vertical flank extending longitudinally to the beam comprises at least one bearing member arranged so as to be supported on the chassis and to exert a reaction force in one direction on said at least one horizontal flank during the absorption of an impact by said beam, said bearing member being stronger than said at least one horizontal flank in the direction of the reaction force.
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