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Impact absorbing device and bumper reinforcement

US10654433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/182
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact absorbing device includes an impact absorbing member extending in a vehicle front-rear direction; and a bumper reinforcement that extends in a vehicle width direction and is attached to a front end surface of the impact absorbing member. The bumper reinforcement includes a body portion extending in the vehicle width direction and having a length in a vehicle height direction that is smaller than a length of the impact absorbing member in the vehicle height direction, and a reinforcing portion fixed to the body portion and extending along a portion of the front end surface of the impact absorbing member, the portion being positioned above or below the body portion.

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