Bumper with nesting energy-absorbing end piece

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Composite bumper

C293S142000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147258

ABSTRACT:
A bumper system includes a high-strength metal B-shaped beam with miter-cut end sections, a front center energy absorber, and a pair of energy-absorbing end pieces that nestingly engage front outer ends of the beam. By this arrangement, the bumper system with energy absorbers forms an impact system capable of providing good corner impact resistance. The energy-absorbing end pieces act as a low-cost and lightweight extension to the beam, and absorb energy so as to lessen intrusion and decrease the energy that is transmitted into the frame rails of the vehicle.

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