Bumper having separate energy absorber and fascia support
US7222896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1886
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper system includes a beam having mounts adapted for mounting the beam to a vehicle, and a thermoformed energy absorber positioned on a face of the beam for distributing impact energy prior to deformation of the beam. The bumper system further includes a fascia support having a first section with a rear concave surface matably engaging a front surface of the energy absorber and a second section with fascia attachment structure adapted for securing a fascia to the fascia support in a supported position. By constructing different fascia supports, different fascia can be supported on the same beam and energy absorber combination, thus saving tooling costs and reducing the number of different parts that must be inventoried.
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