Energy absorber with crash cans

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2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Coletta, Lori L (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Composite bumper

C293S133000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06938936

ABSTRACT:
A bumper assembly (20) for an automotive vehicle is described. In an example embodiment, the assembly comprises a beam (24) and an injection molded energy absorber (22) secured to the beam. The energy absorber comprises at least one crash can (62). The assembly further comprises a fascia (26) for covering the beam and the energy absorber.

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