Locally-deformable vehicle bumper shock absorber
US7516993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1866
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a shock absorber (6) for the bumper (2) of a vehicle. The inventive absorber comprises: a support (12), and strips (32, 34) which extend forward from the support and which are equipped with a face (38) that is directed toward the interior of the absorber. In addition, the invention comprises one opening (36) for each strip, said opening extending opposite the aforementioned face (38) and opening onto the exterior of the absorber.
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