Apparatus for roll-forming an automotive bumper
US5104026A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper bar for vehicles formed from rolled sheet steel having a closed tubular profile designed to have a high impact resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and a low cost of manufacture. The bar is preferably swept along its longitudinal axis to create a curvature consistent with modern automotive design.
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