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Bumper beam for automobile

US7931315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 2007
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

A bumper beam includes two tubular bodies formed by tube hydroforming that extend left and right. The tubular bodies are joined to each other in a parallel state. The tubular bodies each have a rectangular vertical cross-section shape including top and bottom and front and rear sides. The tubular bodies are disposed in a line from top to bottom, and opposing surfaces thereof are joined together across the entire length in the longitudinal direction.

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