Hybrid towing bumper beam assembly
US11351823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/184
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Hybrid energy absorbing assembly for attachment to a vehicle for a vehicle, comprising a bumper beam comprising a plastic material; and a towing assembly, wherein the towing assembly comprises a metal insert. The invention also relates to a metal insert for such a hybrid energy absorbing assembly. Moreover, the invention relates to a vehicle provided with such a hybrid towing bumper beam assembly, wherein the metal insert is connected to a body-in-white of the vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid towing bumper beam assembly for a vehicle, the method comprising placing the metal insert in a mold; introducing molten thermoplastic material, to a mold to in site form the energy absorbing assembly and thus overmolding the metal insert with the thermoplastic material, thereby embedding the metal insert in the bumper beam.
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