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Energy absorber system for a motor vehicle

US7681700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM SE · FR

Inventors

Stéphane Ginja · Ambérieu-en-Bugey, FR
Laurent Rocheblave · Villeurbanne, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2006
Grant date	Mar 23, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 26, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2019/1866
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The energy absorber system is adapted to a motor vehicle having side rails. The system comprises a top absorber beam positioning in front of the side rails of the motor vehicle, a bottom absorber beam for being positioned beneath the top absorber beam, and at least two uprights providing a rigid connection between the top and bottom beams. The system also includes a rigid cross-member extending between the side rails and being secured directly to the side rails, the top beam being secured to bear against the cross-member.

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