Interlocking bumper mounting system
US7303219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary interlocking bumper for mounting to frame rails of a vehicle is illustrated with a respective first bumper mounting receptacle coupled to each frame rail, such as by a frame rail mounting bracket. The interlocking bumper can further include a center bumper reinforcement that includes projections that are insertable into the first bumper mounting receptacles. Each projection of the center bumper reinforcement can define a second bumper mounting receptacle. Furthermore, the interlocking bumper can include first and second end cap bumper reinforcements each including a projection that is insertable into one of the second bumper mounting receptacles.
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