Bumper system for motor vehicles

US8231155B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH · DE

Inventor

• Wilhelm Arns · Paderborn, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 10, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 31, 2012
• Expiry date: Oct 15, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R19/34
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A bumper system for a motor vehicle includes a cross-member having a U-shape that opens away from the motor vehicle and includes a pair of outer flanges. At least one crush box is connected with the cross-member and supports the same on the motor vehicle. A closure member is operably connected with the outer flanges of the cross-member, and includes first and second longitudinal segments, each of which has a generally U-shaped configuration which opens toward the cross-member, and includes a base, a pair of legs, and a pair of flanges. A coupling member attaches the first and second segments of the closure member to the outer flanges of the cross-member and includes a connecting bar that extends in a generally vertical plane and is connected with the base of each of the first and second segments.