Vehicle bumper and method of making same

Details Vehicle bumper and method of making same Vehicle bumper and method of making same

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Gutman, H (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Composite bumper

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077439

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle bumper is formed using fluid pressure such that the bumper is characterized by a curvature. The bumper preferably includes an upper bumper bar portion and a lower bumper bar portion that are interconnected. The bumper is also preferably connectable to a pair of upper rails and a pair of lower rails so that an impact load is distributable between the upper rails and the lower rails. The bumper preferably includes an inner panel and an outer panel. A method of forming a bumper is also provided. The method includes subjecting a metal blank to fluid pressure to form a bumper having a shape characterized by a curvature.

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