Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Composite bumper
Patent
1998-06-11
2000-01-04
Pape, Joseph D.
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Composite bumper
293121, 293155, B60R 1908
Patent
active
060101695
ABSTRACT:
An automotive bumper assembly preferably includes a resilient attachment strip secured to the bumper assembly's inner structural bumper member. The attachment strip includes resilient fingers with preferably hook-shaped edge portions that mate and interlock with preferably hook-shaped edge portions of an outer decorative fascia member. This configuration allows the fascia member to be conveniently snapped into place on the structural inner bumper member with only minimal clearance being needed for a secure attachment.
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Ashmore Marcus
Birka Mark P.
Cox Andrew
Williams Kenneth J.
Chrysler Corporation
Fuller III Roland A.
Pape Joseph D.
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