Bumper beam with reinforcement patch
US11142152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/186
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper beam to be arranged horizontally on a motor vehicle, the bumper beam comprising an elongate main cross member produced of a bent plate, wherein the main cross member comprises an elongate bottom portion with two elongate web portions on either side thereof, said elongate bottom portion and elongate web portions being arranged to extend horizontally, when arranged on a vehicle, over at least a first length between two spaced apart attachment sections for attaching the bumper beam to two spaced apart mounting brackets crash boxes, and wherein the web portions are arranged above and below the bottom portion to extend outwards, away from the vehicle when arranged on said vehicle. A patch is arranged along the elongate bottom portion to cover a region that extends horizontally from each attachment section and along at least a section of the first length between two spaced apart attachment sections.
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