Blind spot monitor arrangement for a vehicle bumper

US9682675B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FLEX|N|GATE CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Steven Perucca · Clinton Township, US
• John Chiang · Farmington Hills, US
• Mark S. Clark · Shelby Charter Township, US
• Paul Michael Martini · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 31, 2015
• Grant date: Jun 20, 2017
• Expiry date: Aug 31, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R19/483
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The a blind spot monitor arrangement for a truck bumper includes a polymeric bumper reinforcement having a blind spot monitor, a substantially horizontal surface, a substantially vertical face and a lower reinforcement arm. The lower reinforcement arm is substantially parallel to the substantially parallel horizontal surface. The lower reinforcement arm is integral to and connecting a lower end of the rear face to the lower end of the right face. A blind spot monitor is further mounted to the integrated sensor bracket and a bumper cover encloses the blind spot monitor and the polymeric bumper reinforcement.