Vehicle bumper structure

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2007-09-21

2010-06-01

Engle, Patricia L (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Composite bumper

C293S121000, C293S120000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726709

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle bumper structure includes a pipe member that extends along the vehicle-width direction. A bumper shock absorbing member extends along the vehicle-width direction, and has a loading space in which the pipe member is placed. A fixing member has a first end portion which is fixed to a vehicle body and a second end portion to which the bumper shock absorbing member is fixed. A bumper cover may be provided on the outer side of the bumper shock absorbing member, and cover the bumper shock absorbing member, the pipe member, and the fixing member.

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