Bumper with integrally formed energy absorber
US6908127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/188
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper system comprising a metal tubular beam, an energy absorber and mounts. The metal tubular beam has a center section having front, rear, top, and bottom walls. The energy absorber includes a rail having a rear surface with a rearwardly-facing C-shaped recess mateably receiving the tubular beam therein, with the energy absorber being configured to crush and absorb impact energy prior to collapse of the tubular beam. The mounts engage a rear of the metal tubular beam.
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