Vehicle pedestrian safety bumper system
US6846026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/186
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An impact reduction vehicle bumper system for a vehicle has a pedestrian safety plate, which is connected to a steel bumper beam and occupies the region between a pair of frame rails that are disposed on the front of the vehicle. The bumper beam is connected to side brackets, which are bolted to the vehicle frame rails. Frame rail extensions are located in front of the frame rails and are welded to the side brackets.
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