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Bumper system for motor vehicles

US6485072B1 · kind B1 · utility

46Cited by
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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/1886
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bumper system for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorber and a bumper beam connected to the energy absorber and for connection to vehicle structure and having a general B shape. The bumper system also includes a member disposed between the bumper beam and a rail of the motor vehicle to absorb energy during an impact with an object by the bumper system.

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