Patent · US Expired

Pneumatic bumper mounted on a base

US5042859A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1989
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/20
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle bumper which performs an effective function of reducing any impact forces acting on the vehicle and thus protects the safety of the passengers and the vehicle. The bumper according to the present invention comprises a base and a pneumatic cushion connected with the base and filled with gas.

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