Vehicle bumper structure
US6983964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1886
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper for attachment to the front of a vehicle, includes an elongated bumper beam having a front face provided with at least one rearwardly depressed portion extending lengthwise of the bumper beam, a compressable energy absorbing foam material extending lengthwise of the bumper beam, and a bumper fascia covering the foam material. The foam material has a first portion received in the depressed portion and a second portion protruding forwardly from the front face of the bumper beam such that the second portion is compressed into the depressed portion upon receipt of a collision impact.
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