Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Bumper having impact force absorbing means directly...
Patent
1997-02-07
1999-03-02
Stormer, Russell D.
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Bumper having impact force absorbing means directly...
296189, B60R 1926
Patent
active
058760776
ABSTRACT:
A bumper and front rail assembly includes first and second front rails with a steel cross-member extending therebetween. The steel cross-member has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. A steel forward member is secured to the cross-member and spans the length thereof. The forward member is configured to act as a spring for elastic deformation against the cross-member in a low energy impact. First and second steel crush cans are disposed in the cross-member adjacent the first and second front rails, respectively. The crush cans are configured for improved energy management and can be used with or without the energy absorbing bumper system described.
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Hall David Alan
Heinemann David George
Miskech Peter
Shaner Leonard Anthony
Tekelly Joseph Paul
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
May Roger L.
Nguyen Long Bao
Stock Daniel M.
Stormer Russell D.
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