Bumper beam and a vehicle with such a beam
US7316432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A front bumper beam for a vehicle comprises a hat profile (11,15) with a cover (10) and it has its cover facing forwards. The beam has a central portion (22) with lower profile than its side portions (20,21) and, as distinguished from the side portions, this lower central portion (22) has a reinforcement in the form of a bent edge (23,24) on at least one of the side flanges (14,15) of the hat profile.
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