Reinforced impact beam for a bumper assembly and method of manufacture
US5385375A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1886
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impact beam includes front, rear, top and bottom side walls connected to form a closed cross section. A foam gusset is formed in place and secured inside the impact beam, preferably along the midpoint of the impact beam. The gusset spans the distance between the front and rear walls, as well as the distance between the side walls to provide increased resistance to deformation.
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