Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy
Patent
1988-10-25
1989-09-26
Stormer, Russell D.
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy
293127, 293102, B60R 1920
Patent
active
048695386
ABSTRACT:
A bumper-like member for a vehicle that surrounds the vehicle is formed of a closed flexible, hollow container with a tube or bladder filled with compressed air. The air-filled encompassing bumper is attached to a backing plate. The backing plate is attached to a supporting brace which is mounted to the frame of an automobile employing a rubber spacer to further absorb impact energy. Compressed air for the bumper unit(s) is supplied through a shraeder valve appendage. This surrounding unit serves as a safety device by providing a significant amount of flotation to allow passenger(s) escape if the vehicle enters deep water.
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