Integrated bumper energy absorber and fascia support component
US6997490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/486
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated one-piece polymeric molded component includes an energy-absorbing section, a fascia-supporting beam section, and a plurality of connecting section connecting the energy-absorbing and fascia-supporting beam sections. The energy-absorbing section engages a front of a bumper beam and includes crush boxes configured to absorb impact energy during a vehicle crash. The connecting sections are strong enough to hold the energy-absorbing section and the fascia-supporting beam section together during assembly of the one-piece component onto a vehicle, but are flexible to allow collapse of the energy-absorbing section during a vehicle crash without damaging the fascia-supporting beam section. The beam section is channel-shaped and extends cross-car generally between headlamps of the vehicle, for providing added support structure to a front-end of the vehicle. The beam section includes air-redirecting ridges for optimal air flow and integral clips for wire management.
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