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Method for joining bumper members and bumper structure

US10926314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2016
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/34
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for joining bumper members, a bumper reinforcement including a rear inclined wall provided with a hole, and a bumper stay in a hollow shape are prepared. The method for joining bumper members includes the steps of: inserting the bumper stay through the hole of the bumper reinforcement to pass through the rear inclined wall; inserting rubber into the bumper stay; and compressing the rubber in a direction of an axis L of the bumper stay to expand the rubber outward from inside to expand and deform at least a portion of the bumper stay inserted into the hole, thereby joining the bumper stay to the rear inclined wall by press-fitting.

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