Movable molding for a vehicle
US4671551A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/247
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A movable molding is provided for a vehicle on the body adjacent to the wrap-around end portion of the bumper. The molding and end portion of the bumper have mating abutment surfaces. When the bumper moves towards the vehicle upon impact, the mating abutment surfaces interact causing the molding to be moved against the action of a spring along a slide element thus avoiding damage to the parts. Upon retraction of the bumper to its normal position, the spring biases the molding back to its normal position lying against the body of the vehicle.
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