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Vehicle bumper assembly

US6554333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 2, 2002
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R19/34
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle bumper assembly characterized by high connection strength with reliable impact absorption, wherein a support bracket is in the form of multi-step structure, a small tube portion of one end of the support bracket is provided with a bumper connection member connected to a bumper and a large tube portion of the other end of the support bracket is provided with a vehicle body connection member attachable to and detachable from a vehicle body member, the bumper connection member is installed to one end or one end portion of the bumper, a connection hole is provided on the bumper connection member for inserting the small tube portion, and the bumper and the support bracket is connected by inserting the small tube portion into the connection hole and by welding the side surface of the small tube portion at a cylindrical wall of the peripheral edge of the connection hole.

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