Patent · US Expired

Bumper beam for a vehicle

US7357430B2 · kind B2 · utility

19Cited by
2References
13Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/1826
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bumper beam for a vehicle in the form of a hat beam is adapted to be mounted with its opening facing outwards from the vehicle. The beam has a web height that varies along the beam. The web height in portions (25, 26) between a central portion (24) and fastening portions (18, 19) on each side of the central portion has a reduce web height as compared with both the central portion and the side portions.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.