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Vehicle bumper structure

US5080411A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 1991
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

A bumper structure includes an elongated rollformed tubular vehicle bumper beam. The bumper beam is fabricated of ultra-high strength steel and has a plan view sweep value of more than 10. A relatively thick layer of energy absorbing foam material covered by a facia overlies the bumper beam. The foam material is thickest at the center portion and decreases in thickness towards the longitudinal ends of the bumper beam.

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