Vehicle bumper
US6082792A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing bumper assembly for a vehicle comprises an elongated energy absorber comprising forwardly projecting corrugated members and an adjacent members which extend in a longitudinally direction with a plurality of ribs extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction for joining the corrugated member to the adjacent member comprised of an elastomeric material whereby said longitudinal members create hollow sections which are adapted for controlled collapse upon impact for absorbing energy. The plurality of ribs are additionally adapted for controlling the collapse of said hollow sections and stretch upon impact for additional energy absorption.
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