Bumper with integrally formed energy absorber

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2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Composite bumper

C293S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06926323

ABSTRACT:
A bumper system comprising a metal tubular beam, an energy absorber and mounts. The metal tubular beam has a center section having front, rear, top, and bottom walls. The energy absorber includes a rail having a rear surface with a rearwardly-facing C-shaped recess mateably receiving the tubular beam therein, with the energy absorber being configured to crush and absorb impact energy prior to collapse of the tubular beam. The mounts engage a rear of the metal tubular beam.

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