Bumper beam
US8096595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1826
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bumper beam has a generally U shape with a central flange (12; 12′) and two webs (13, 14; 13′, 14′), which central flange in the longitudinal middle portion of the beam points outwards from a vehicle and has a longitudinal concavity (17; 17′), which deepens progressively towards the end portions of the beam in order to change to or connect to fastening plates (20, 21; 20′, 21′).
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