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Laminate bumper for material handling vehicles

US8985649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 2013
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B3/0612
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A material handling vehicle includes a laminated bumper that provides both durability and reduced energy transmissibility. The laminated bumper includes at least a first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, such that at least one of the first bumper layer and second bumper layer of the laminate bumper are allowed to translate upon bumper contact with an object.

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