Vehicle fenders – Buffer or bumper type – Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy
Patent
1987-08-10
1989-03-28
Reeves, Robert B.
Vehicle fenders
Buffer or bumper type
Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy
293128, B60R 1920, B60R 1942
Patent
active
048157775
ABSTRACT:
A trim guard assembly apparatus to be used in combination with a vehicle body having an outer protective member, an inner base member, and a flexible, intermediate substantially hollow closure provided therebetween. The hollow closure may be selectively filled with or emptied of a fluid, thereby respectively expanding or retracting the protective member. In use, when in a parked position, the protective member is expanded thereby absorbing minor impacts such as outswung doors, protected shopping carts and the like. When the vehicle is in motion, the protective member is retracted, thereby reachieving aerodynamic streamlining of the automotive vehicle.
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Carrier Joseph P.
Norris Roland W.
Reeves Robert B.
Stormer Russell D.
Weiner Irving M.
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