Integrated solitary bumper beam
US6994384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1846
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An unitary bumper unit is adapted for attachment to a vehicle for absorbing forces generated from an impact and comprises a singularly molded part combining a relatively stiff beam portion for attachment to a vehicle and an impact energy absorber integrally molded together with the beam portion wherein the energy absorber faces in a forward direction for absorbing energy due to an impact with the said energy absorber having a crushable forward projecting members adapted to crush upon impact.
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