Pedestrian protection apparatus for vehicle
US8714294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/0053
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pedestrian protection apparatus for a vehicle is provided that can sufficiently protect a pedestrian and can advantageously improve aerodynamic performance at a lower region of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a reinforcing portion at a front section thereof. The reinforcing portion includes a plurality of cylindrical structures that extend in a front to back direction of the vehicle and are arranged in a line in a vehicle width direction. The cylindrical structures include: vertical ribs that are opposed to each other in the vehicle width direction and extend in the front to back direction of the vehicle; an upper connecting plate that extends across upper ends of all of the vertical ribs so as to integrally connect the upper ends; and a lower connecting plate that extends across lower ends of all of the vertical ribs so as to integrally connect the lower ends.
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