Blow molded bumper beam and U-bolt attachment
US5498045A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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