Energy absorbing bumper
US6428064B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1813
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy absorbing bumper assembly is provided, including a tube member and a first energy absorbing element positioned within the tube member, including at least one flange portion that absorbs collision energy by deflecting vertically during collision.
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