Vehicle bumper structure

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2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Vehicle fenders

Buffer or bumper type

Having fluid means within impact means to absorb energy

C296S121000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06983964

ABSTRACT:
A bumper for attachment to the front of a vehicle, includes an elongated bumper beam having a front face provided with at least one rearwardly depressed portion extending lengthwise of the bumper beam, a compressable energy absorbing foam material extending lengthwise of the bumper beam, and a bumper fascia covering the foam material. The foam material has a first portion received in the depressed portion and a second portion protruding forwardly from the front face of the bumper beam such that the second portion is compressed into the depressed portion upon receipt of a collision impact.

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