Vehicle bumper beam having non-uniform cross sections
US7163241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper for a vehicle comprises a hollow tubular beam, and has two side rail mounting portions and a front impact portion disposed between and formed continuously with the side rail mounting portions. The front impact portion includes an initial impact region and two additional deforming regions, with the initial impact region being disposed between the additional deforming regions. The initial impact region has top and bottom surfaces that are generally flat and the additional deforming regions each have top and bottom surfaces that are generally convex.
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