Patent · US Expired

Locally-deformable vehicle bumper shock absorber

US7516993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2004
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 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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