Method for fitting a bumper shell around light units stay for a bumper shell and headlight unit for motor vehicles
US7914070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/527
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a shaping method of shaping a bumper skin of plastics material around at least two light units of a motor vehicle, with the help of reinforcement comprising a certain number of portions, the skin having zones for covering the various portions of the reinforcement, each portion of the reinforcement including means for fastening it to one of the light units in a predetermined position. The portions of the reinforcement are initially fastened to the corresponding zones of the bumper skin, and then the portions of the reinforcement are assembled to the light units. The present invention also provides reinforcement and a front unit for a vehicle.
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