Patent · US Expired

Bumper-support body consisting of glass-fiber-reinforced synthetic plastic material

US4208069A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 1977
Grant dateJun 17, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/1886
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bumper support member for motor vehicles which consists of glass-fiber-reinforced synthetic resinous material, is profiled approximately U-shaped and is additionally strengthened by giving the support member a wall thickness that is essentially matched over its length to a bending moment curve calculated from the critical load cases and by providing the support member with fastening elements that are formed-on and/or formed-in for mounting and support thereon of parts such as shock absorbers and towing eyes or hooks.

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