Bumper and front rail assembly for vehicle
US5876078A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1813
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper and front rail assembly includes first and second front rails with a steel cross-member extending therebetween. The steel cross-member has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. A steel forward member is secured to the cross-member and spans the length thereof. The forward member is configured to act as a spring for elastic deformation against the cross-member in a low energy impact. First and second steel crush cans are disposed in the cross-member adjacent the first and second front rails, respectively. The crush cans are configured for improved energy management.
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