Patent · US Expired

Blow molded bumper beam and U-bolt attachment

US5498045A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 14, 1994
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/184
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece blow molded bumper beam is provided including a series of crush initiators strategically located to inhibit initial outward deflection of the bumper beam upon impact and a pair of grooves for containing a U-bolt type retention device.

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