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10-05-2011 дата публикации

Элемент обшивки

Номер: RU0000104144U1
Автор: Димитар ДАНЕВ, Ральф ВЮРТЕМБЕРГЕР
Принадлежит: Др. Инж. х.к. Ф. Порше Акциенгезелльшафт

1. Элемент обшивки (1) автомобиля, например облицовка бампера для автомобиля, где указанный элемент обшивки (1) содержит, по меньшей мере, одну крепежную секцию (5), с помощью которой указанный элемент обшивки (1) может соединяться с соответствующим удерживающим участком секции кузова и/или узлом автомобиля, отличающийся тем, что указанная крепежная секция (5) содержит, по меньшей мере, один крепежный элемент (6, 6') для крепления с возможностью отсоединения элемента (7, 8) проводки, например шланга, трубы и/или кабеля. ! 2. Элемент обшивки по п.1, отличающийся тем, что указанная крепежная секция (5) представляет собой соединительный фланец. ! 3. Элемент обшивки по п.1, отличающийся тем, что форма указанного крепежного элемента (6, 6') выполнена дополняющей форму элемента (7, 8) проводки и/или дополнительных элементов, расположенных на указанном элементе (7, 8) проводки. ! 4. Элемент обшивки по любому из пп.1-3, отличающийся тем, что указанный крепежный элемент (6, 6') представляет собой выемку, в которой могут крепиться или зажиматься, по меньшей мере, некоторые участки элемента (7, 8) проводки и/или дополнительного элемента, расположенного на указанном элементе (7, 8) проводки, причем указанная выемка охватывает, по меньшей мере, некоторые участки указанного элемента (7, 8) проводки и/или указанного дополнительного элемента. ! 5. Элемент обшивки по любому из пп.1-3, отличающийся тем, что указанный крепежный элемент представляет собой выточку, в которую могут вставляться, по меньшей мере, некоторые участки указанного элемента проводки и/или дополнительного элемента, расположенного на указанном элементе проводки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 104 144 (13) U1 (51) МПК B62D 65/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010136859/11, 06.09.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 06.09.2010 (72) Автор(ы): ВЮРТЕМБЕРГЕР ...

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Номер записи: 1
27-11-2014 дата публикации

Конструкция рамы транспортного средства

Номер: RU0000148301U1
Автор: Джамель И. БЕЛЬВАФА, Рахул АРОРА, Ридха БАККУШ, Саид Дэвид БАРБАТ
Принадлежит: Форд Глобал Технолоджис, ЛЛК

1. Конструкция рамы транспортного средства, имеющей основную балку и продольную балку, которая включает в себя кронштейн, функционально соединенный с основной балкой, отражающий элемент клинообразной формы, имеющий первый конец, функционально соединенный с кронштейном, и второй конец, выполненный с возможностью перемещаться между стандартным рабочим положением, в котором второй конец находится на заранее заданном расстоянии от основной балки, и положением после столкновения, в котором второй конец упирается в основную балку, причем второй конец выполнен с возможностью во время столкновения перемещаться из стандартного рабочего положения в положение после столкновения таким образом, чтобы отражающий элемент поглощал и перенаправлял энергию, переданную на раму.2. Конструкция рамы по п.1, которая дополнительно включает в себя передний буфер и продольную балку, где отражающий элемент расположен между передним буфером, продольной балкой и основной балкой.3. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент на первом конце имеет соединительный фланец, функционально соединенный с основной балкой.4. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент выполнен с возможностью перемещаться из первого положения во второе положение независимо от основной балки.5. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент содержит множество ребер.6. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой на основной балке расположено множество упругих выпуклых элементов.7. Конструкция рамы по п.1, в которой отражающий элемент выполнен с возможностью обеспечивать равномерное распределение нагрузки на основную балку во время лобового столкн� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК H02G 15/00 (13) 148 301 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014129412/11, 17.07.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 17.07.2014 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): БАККУШ Ридха (US ...

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Номер записи: 2
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Tubular beam with single center leg

Номер: US20120074720A1
Автор: Brian Malkowski, Brian Oxley, Daniel Gatti, Doug Witte, Ed Pendergrass, Kannan Ramamoorthy, Thomas Johnson
Принадлежит: Shape Corp

A reinforcement beam for a vehicle bumper system comprises a single sheet deformed to define first and second tubes sharing a common single center wall. A channel rib is formed on each tubes and a crevice rib over the center leg forms a third rib. Edges of the sheet are deformed to a radius so that their surface consistently engages an associated radiused corner formed on ends of the center leg, which facilitates consistent abutting line engagement of material surfaces, and thus facilitates consistent welding. In a preferred beam, front wall sections of each tube are coplanar and form a face of the beam, with each channel rib and crevice rib providing added stiffness to the beam, and yet nothing extends forward of the coplanar front wall sections. Related apparatus and methods are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Automobile bumper arrangement and modular bumper system

Номер: US20120091742A1
Автор: Dariusz Staznikiewicz, Enrico Seidl, Mirko Paare, Oliver Müller
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

An automobile bumper arrangement includes a crossbeam coupled to side rails of an automobile via crash boxes, wherein the crossbeam has extensions disposed at end sections which are laterally supported on a corresponding crash box. A modular bumper system has a crossbeam, an extension and a crash box coupled to a side rail of an automobile, wherein the crossbeam has a standardized length and a vehicle-specific width of a bumper can be attained by varying the length of the extension.

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Номер записи: 4
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Energy absorbing beam with controlled crush characteristics

Номер: US20120112478A1
Автор: Thomas Vikstrom
Принадлежит: Individual

An energy absorbing beam structure has controlled crush characteristics. The beam is an elongated structure in which at least a portion of the length of the beam is configured so that a cross section taken transverse to the length of the beam defines a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first hollow flange projecting from the first sidewall and a second hollow flange projecting from the second sidewall together with a front wall extending between the first and second sidewalls. The beam may be configured to define an open or closed tubular structure and may define one or more central lobes. In an impact condition the beam crushes in a reliable and controlled manner so as to absorb a large amount of kinetic energy. Further disclosed are motor vehicles which include the energy absorbing beams as well as roll forming processes for fabricating the beams.

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Номер записи: 5
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Bumper apparatus

Номер: US20120133160A1
Автор: Kurt Henry Danielson, Orlando Genava Sherman, Thomas George Reichenbach
Принадлежит: Aptera Motors Inc

An automotive vehicular bumper apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a bumper beam is attached to a composite body panel of an automotive vehicle. A further aspect provides a bumper beam including a first pair of generally V-shaped structural members and a second pair of generally V-shaped structural members joined together adjacent apexes thereof. In another aspect, a centralized bumper beam and a small width bumper are employed.

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Номер записи: 6
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Front vehicle body structure

Номер: US20120248819A1
Автор: Jyunya OKAMURA, Kouichi Imamura, Shinya Inoue, Takatomo Watamori, Takehisa Tsukada
Принадлежит: Fuji Jukogyo KK, Toyota Motor Corp

There is provided a front vehicle body structure. A radiator panel lower is mounted between front ends of side frames, crash boxes at the front ends of the side frames, and a bumper beam between front ends of the crash boxes. The radiator panel lower includes a bracket offset toward the inside in the vehicle width direction from the side frame. Upon an offset front collision, a shock load is absorbed by an axial compression deformation of one of the crash boxes and a drag of the side frames. Upon a full-overlap front collision, the right and left crash boxes are subjected to the axial compression deformation, and the shock load is input to the bracket, thereby bending the side frames. Accordingly, and a sufficient axial compression deformation of the crash boxes is secured, and the shock load is absorbed by the reduction in the drag of the side frames.

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Номер записи: 7
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Bumper arrangement for an automobile and method for operating a bumper arrangement in a crash

Номер: US20120323447A1
Автор: Max Niesse, Torsten Groning
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A bumper arrangement for an automobile includes a crossbeam with crash boxes and a pedestrian protection element arranged on the crossbeam. The material of the pedestrian protection element has a lower firmness compared to the material of the crossbeam. A deformation element is arranged in the pedestrian protection element. The deformation element can be retracted into the crossbeam in an impact with a pedestrian, so that only the pedestrian protection element produces a damping effect. In a high-intensity crash, the deformation element can be rigidly connected with the crossbeam and thus lengthen the available deformation path of the crash box along the deformation element.

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Номер записи: 8
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Front structure for vehicle

Номер: US20130106141A1
Автор: Taichi YAMASHITA
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A lower wall portion of a bracket is attached to a motor compartment cross member via a charger. The bracket has an L-shaped cross-sectional configuration when viewed from a side of the vehicle, and includes a vertical wall portion which is bent from a vehicle-rear side end of the lower wall portion and extends toward the top of the vehicle. A DC/DC converter is attached to an upper portion of the vertical wall portion of the bracket. The DC/DC converter is located in such a position that an upper portion of the DC/DC converter overlaps with a cowling when viewed from a front of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 9
23-05-2013 дата публикации

BUMPER SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130127189A1
Автор: Brockhoff Franz Ulrich, Paulson Frode, Sorlie Harvard
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

Bumper system for a motor vehicle with a cross member which is arranged cross to longitudinal members and having a top side, a bottom side, a front side and a back side and with at least one means to ensure adequate energy impact into the cross member 2 characterized in that at least one means on the top side and/or on the bottom side of the cross member is arranged in that way that it is pointing away from the cross member wherein air can stream at least partially through a region above and/or beneath the cross member during driving of the motor vehicle. 1. A bumper system for a motor vehicle comprising a crossmember arranged transversely to the vehicle longitudinal members with an upper face , a lower face , a front face and a rear face and comprising at least one guide means for introducing force into the crossmember , wherein at least one guide means is arranged on the upper face and/or on the lower face of the crossmember facing away from the crossmember , wherein air is able to flow at least partially through a region above and/or below the crossmember during travel.2. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide means protrudes at least partially vertically from the upper face and/or the lower face.3. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide means does not protrude over the front face of the crossmember.4. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein all guide means terminate substantially flush with the front face of the crossmember.5. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide means is shaped as an integral component of the crossmember.6. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide means is shaped at least partially in the extension of the front face.7. The bumper system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide means comprises a web portion and flank portions protruding from the web portion in the direction of the rear face of the ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-07-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE BUMPER

Номер: US20130168982A1
Автор: Aoki Teruaki, Ashiya Hotaka, David Sylvain, Ehara Shunsuke, Hisajima Kazumi, Ikeda Tarou, Ishida Takahide, Iwai Nobuhiro, Kugaya Takuji, Mizutani Norimasa, Nagae Kunji, Oiki Daisuke, Tsuruta Masaru, Yotsunaga Yasuo
Принадлежит:

A bumper absorber () has a squared U-shaped cross section formed of: a vertical face () extending in a top-bottom direction and a vehicle width direction, and a top face () and a bottom face () respectively extending rearward from a top end and a bottom end of the vertical face (). The bumper absorber () is configured such that the top face () and the bottom face () thereof are supported by the bumper reinforcement () via multiple attachment members ( to ), and an interval between the attachment members adjacent to each other in the vehicle width direction is set to decrease from end portions () in the vehicle width direction toward a central portion () in the vehicle width direction. 1. A vehicle bumper comprising:a bumper fascia provided in any of a front end and a rear end of a vehicle and extending in a vehicle width direction;a bumper absorber arranged inside the bumper fascia in a front-rear direction and having a higher stiffness at end portions in the vehicle width direction than at a central portion in the vehicle width direction; anda bumper reinforcement arranged inside the bumper absorber in the front-rear direction to support the bumper absorber, whereinthe bumper absorber has a squared U-shaped cross section formed of a vertical face extending in a top-bottom direction and the vehicle width direction, and a top face and a bottom face respectively extending from a top end and a bottom end of the vertical face inward in the front-rear direction, anda support stiffness of the bumper absorber for the bumper reinforcement is set to be higher at the central portion in the vehicle width direction than at the end portions in the vehicle width direction.2. The vehicle bumper according to claim 1 , whereinthe bumper absorber is configured such that the top face and the bottom face thereof are supported by the bumper reinforcement via a plurality of attachment members, andan interval between the attachment members adjacent to each other in the vehicle width ...

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Номер записи: 11
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Bumper Beam

Номер: US20130181463A1
Автор: Kinefuchi Masao, Nakagawa Tomokazu, Tachibana Mie, Watanabe Kenichi, Yamaguchi Takunori
Принадлежит:

A bumper beam having increased bending strength achieved with a minimum increase in the weight of the bumper beam. The bumper beam () is mounted to the front of a vehicle, extends along a reference line (W), and is provided with a beam body () and a reinforcing plate (). In at least one cross section perpendicular to the reference line (W), the reinforcing plate () extends linearly and the beam body () includes a pair of protrusions () protruding, while surrounding an inner space, from the reinforcing plate () in a direction intersecting the reinforcing plate (). If the Young's modulus and the density of the beam body () are Eand ρ, respectively, and the Young's modulus and the density of the reinforcing plate () are Eand ρ, respectively, the expression (Et/ρ) <(E/ρ) is satisfied. 1. A bumper beam , which is configured to be mounted on the front or rear of a vehicle body and to extend along a reference line , comprising:a beam body formed of a metallic plate and extending along the reference line; anda metallic first reinforcing plate extending along the reference line and attached to said beam body, whereinin at least one cross section perpendicular to the reference line, said first reinforcing plate extends linearly, and said beam body includes a pair of swelling parts each swelling from said first reinforcing plate in a direction intersecting it while enclosing an internal space, and wherein {'br': None, 'i': E', 'E, 'sub': st', 'st', '2', '2, 'sup': 3', '3, '(/ρ)<(/ρ)'}, 'said beam body and said first reinforcing plate satisfy the following condition.'}{'sub': 'st', "E: Young's modulus of said beam body"}{'sub': 'st', 'ρ: Density of said beam body'}{'sub': '2', "E: Young's modulus of said first reinforcing plate"}{'sub': '2', 'ρ: Density of said first reinforcing plate'}2. The bumper beam , wherein , in at least one cross section perpendicular to the reference line , each swelling part has an outer wall part extending in a direction intersecting said first ...

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Номер записи: 12
25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MOTOR VEHICLE BENDING CROSS MEMBER AND MOTOR VEHICLE BENDING CROSS MEMBER

Номер: US20130187396A1
Автор: Brockhoff Franz Ulrich, Diersmann Holger, Grottke Stefan, Schmitz Stefan
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

In a method for producing a motor vehicle bending cross member bending a double-U-profile is initially formed from a metal plank. The double-U-profile has two U-shaped longitudinal sections which are connected by a web. The outer legs of the double-U-profile are longer than the inner legs which are connected by the web. The outer legs are formed in a further forming step thereby forming hollow chambers and subsequently joined with the bending cross member preferably in the intermediate region from the inner legs to the web 1. A method for producing a motor vehicle bending cross member from a metal blank comprising the steps of:forming the metal blank into a double-U-profile, said double-U-profile having two U-shaped longitudinal sections connected by a web, each of said U-shaped longitudinal sections having outer and inner legs;molding the outer legs of the U-shaped longitudinal sections to thereby form respective hollow chambers of the motor vehicle bending cross member, said hollow chambers extending along a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle bending cross member; andjoining the outer legs to the motor vehicle bending cross member, such that the hollow chambers are spaced apart by the web and the web is configured one layered.2. The method of wherein the motor vehicle bending cross member is constructed as a door impact member or an impact cross member.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outer legs are longer than the inner legs.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein longitudinal edges of the outer legs are joined to the bending cross member.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outer legs are joined to the motor vehicle bending cross member in a region of the web.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bending cross member has a double-O-profiled cross section.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the hollow chambers is formed to have a cross section which varies in a longitudinal direction of the hollow chamber.8. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 13
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Energy absorbing assembly and methods of making and using the same

Номер: US20130193698A1
Автор: Dhanendra Kumar Nagwanshi, Poovanna Theethira Kushalappa, Sudhakar Ramamoorthy Marur
Принадлежит: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BV

In an embodiment, an energy absorbing assembly comprises a foam stage having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface comprises a recess; and a thermoplastic stage comprising a frame and crush lobes; wherein the crush lobes extend from the frame of the thermoplastic stage into the recess. In another embodiment, a method of making an energy absorbing assembly comprises forming a foam stage having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface comprises recesses; forming a thermoplastic stage having a frame and crush lobes protruding from the frame; and engaging the recesses and the crush lobes to form the energy absorbing assembly.

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Номер записи: 14
08-08-2013 дата публикации

LAMINATE BUMPER FOR MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES

Номер: US20130200638A1
Автор: Lutz Kurt Richard, Warner Brian Matthew
Принадлежит:

A material handling vehicle includes a laminated bumper that provides both durability and reduced energy transmissibility. The laminated bumper includes at least a first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, such that at least one of the first bumper layer and second bumper layer of the laminate bumper are allowed to translate upon bumper contact with an object. 1. A bumper for a material handling vehicle , the bumper comprising:a lug secured to a frame of the material handling vehicle;a first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer movably secured to the frame to form a vehicle bumper, at least one of the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer includes a slot for the lug to extend through; andat least one of the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer is allowed to translate relative to the frame upon the vehicle bumper contact with an object to reduce energy transmissibility through the frame.2. The bumper as set forth in wherein the slot is sized to allow at least one of the first bumper layer and a second bumper layer to translate in a horizontal direction.3. The bumper as set forth in wherein the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer movably secured to the frame comprise a laminate bumper.4. The bumper as set forth in wherein the lug comprises a shoulder bolt.5. The bumper as set forth in wherein the lug is biased within the slot.6. The bumper as set forth in wherein the lug applies a clamp force on at least one of the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer.7. A laminate bumper for a material handling vehicle claim 1 , the laminate bumper comprising:a lug secured to a frame of the material handling vehicle; anda first bumper layer and a second bumper layer, the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer positioned relative to the frame to form a bumper, such that at least one of the first bumper layer and the second bumper layer is allowed to translate upon the bumper ...

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Номер записи: 15
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle bumper reinforcement

Номер: US20130241218A1
Автор: Kyosuke MATSUI, Takanari YOSHIMURA, Tamaki Obayashi, Yasuhisa TSUCHIDA
Принадлежит: Aisin Keikinzoku Co Ltd, Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

Provided is a vehicle bumper reinforcement including: an inner-wall section in a long shape along the width direction of a vehicle; an outer-wall section formed in a long shape so as to be arranged to face the inner-wall section; an upper-wall section connecting an upper end side of the inner-wall section and an upper end side of the outer-wall section; and a lower-wall section connecting a lower end side of the inner-wall section and a lower end side of the outer-wall section. The inner-wall section has a first concave section with a bottom, which is formed along a longitudinal direction thereof, the outer-wall section has a second concave section with a bottom, which is formed along a longitudinal direction thereof, and a bottom surface of the first concave section and a bottom surface of the second concave section are arranged to face each other.

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Номер записи: 16
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle body front structure

Номер: US20130249246A1
Автор: KITAIZUMI Toshiharu
Принадлежит: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION

A vehicle body front structure includes a pair of side members and disposed behind a front bumper; a bumper member; a clearance behind the bumper member; an absorber disposed in front of the bumper member, the absorber being configured to absorb an impact from the front of the vehicle; and an upper member disposed above the bumper member, a front end of the upper member being located, in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, slightly behind the bumper member, wherein the bumper member is formed of a single plate and forms a protrusion protruding toward the front of the vehicle. 1a front bumper installed at a front end of a body of a vehicle;a pair of side members disposed behind the front bumper spaced apart in a width direction of the vehicle and extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle;a bumper member extending in the width direction of the vehicle and connected at both ends thereof to front ends of the pair of side members;a clearance behind the bumper member;an absorber disposed in front of the bumper member and extending in the width direction of the vehicle, the absorber being configured to absorb an impact from the front of the vehicle; andan upper member disposed above the bumper member and extending in the width direction of the vehicle, a front end of the upper member being located, in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, slightly behind the bumper member;wherein the bumper member is formed of a single plate and forms a protrusion protruding toward the front of the vehicle and extending across the width direction of the vehicle, the protrusion having a shape that is longer in an up-down direction of the vehicle than in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.. A vehicle body front structure comprising: This application claims the benefit of and priority to Japanese Application No. 2012-069998 filed Mar. 26, 2012 and entitled “Vehicle Body Front Structure”, which is assigned to the assignee hereof and which is incorporated herein by reference ...

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Номер записи: 17
02-01-2014 дата публикации

BUMPER STRUCTURE

Номер: US20140001780A1
Автор: Inoue Katsuya
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A bumper structure, that can mitigate impact when a collision body collides with a vehicle transverse direction end portion of an impact absorbing member, is obtained. A bumper structure has a bumper reinforcement that extends along a vehicle transverse direction at a vehicle front-rear direction end portion; an impact absorbing member that is provided at a vehicle front-rear direction outer side of this bumper reinforcement, and at which an outer side surface of a vehicle transverse direction end portion is made to be an inclined surface that is inclined toward a vehicle transverse direction outer side, from a vehicle front-rear direction outer side toward a vehicle front-rear direction inner side; and a plate-shaped member that is provided along the inclined surface, and whose rigidity is higher than the impact absorbing member. 1. A bumper structure comprising:a bumper reinforcement that extends along a vehicle transverse direction at an end portion in a vehicle front-rear direction;an impact absorbing member that is provided at a vehicle front-rear direction outer side of the bumper reinforcement, and at which an outer side surface of a vehicle transverse direction end portion is made to be an inclined surface that is inclined toward a vehicle transverse direction outer side from a vehicle front-rear direction outer side toward a vehicle front-rear direction inner side; anda plate-shaped member that is provided along the inclined surface, having higher rigidity than the impact absorbing member.2. The bumper structure of claim 1 , wherein the plate-shaped member can separate from the impact absorbing member in conjunction with deformation of the impact absorbing member due to input of an impact load to a vehicle transverse direction inner side region that includes the vehicle transverse direction end portion of the impact absorbing member.3. The bumper structure of claim 1 , wherein a bent portion claim 1 , that is bent so as to wrap around toward a vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Bumper Assembly for Vehicle

Номер: US20140008923A1
Автор: Eom Soo Heung, HAN Min Uke, Kim Hae Woong, Kim Jun Hyoung, Park Chang Ho
Принадлежит:

A bumper assembly for vehicle may include a first side member disposed in each of both sides of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction thereof, a second side member coupled to an external surface of the first side member, a fender member having one side coupled to an external side of the second side member, a member flange connected to front ends of the first and second side members respectively, a mounting flange coupled with the member flange, a first crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, a second crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange, and a bumper beam having both distal sides, each of which may be coupled to front ends of the first and second crash boxes. 1. A bumper assembly for vehicle , comprising:a first side member disposed in each of both sides of a vehicle body in a longitudinal direction thereof;a second side member coupled to an external surface of the first side member;a fender member having one side coupled to an external side of the second side member;a member flange connected to front ends of the first and second side members respectively;a mounting flange coupled with the member flange;a first crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange;a second crash box having a rear end connected to the mounting flange; anda bumper beam having both distal sides, each of which is coupled to front ends of the first and second crash boxes.2. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first crash box and the second crash box are aligned with a predetermined angle.3. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the both distal sides of the bumper beam are bent with a radius of curvature.4. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second side member is formed in a triangular shape.5. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the member flange includes:a first mounting surface coupled with the front end of the first side member; anda second mounting surface formed to be bent from the first mounting ...

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Номер записи: 19
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle front structure

Номер: US20140028051A1
Автор: Kazuhiro Oota
Принадлежит: Fuji Jukogyo KK

A vehicle front structure includes: an exterior member provided at a lower portion of a front end of a vehicle; and an energy absorbing bracket having front and rear ends, the front end facing a rear surface of the exterior member and the rear end being mounted on a vehicle structural member. The energy absorbing bracket has an upper surface which is disposed to be inclined downward toward a front of the vehicle, and the inclination increases continuously or stepwise from a rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle, lower vehicle width direction ribs which project downward from the upper surface, extend substantially in a vehicle width direction, and are disposed in a vehicle front-rear direction, and lower vehicle front-rear direction ribs which project downward from the upper surface, extend substantially in the vehicle front-rear direction, and disposed in the vehicle width direction.

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Номер записи: 20
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Tubular beam of an automotive structure having an improved impact behavior

Номер: US20140049059A1
Автор: Martin Feuerstein, Matthias Kutscher, Olivier Rebuffet
Принадлежит: CONSTELLIUM SINGEN GMBH

Bumper crossbeam ( 10, 10′ ), having a plane of symmetry (Y) and globally oriented in a direction (T) perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (Y), comprising two attachment areas ( 12 a, 12 b ) symmetrically arranged with respect to the plane of symmetry (Y) and distant from each other by a distance D, said beam being designed to absorb the energy dissipated by a shock generated by a force substantially horizontal and oriented in a direction (L) perpendicular to said direction (T), made from a globally tubular body ( 11 ) with a monotonically varying nominal cross-section (Sn) over most of its length between said attachment areas ( 12 a, 12 b ), except in two weakened areas ( 15 a, 15 b ), which are symmetrical with respect to the plane of symmetry (Y), which are remote from the said plane of symmetry by a distance of between 0.10*D and 0.40*D, wherein the second moment of area about the axis (Z) perpendicular to the plane (L, T) is lower in the said weakened areas than expected from the nominal cross-section.

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Номер записи: 21
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Bumper

Номер: US20140062105A1
Автор: Shimotsu Koji
Принадлежит: ASTEER CO., LTD.

Providing a bumper absorbing large amount of impact energy with respect to both a light collision and a heavy collision, and preventing the reinforcement beam from bending and protruding backward at a portion where an obstacle collides and from displacing backward in this protruding state. Provided is a bumper for vehicles including a reinforcement beam made of metal and a pair of support members having a hollow cross section, protruding from a vehicle frame, and supporting the reinforcement beam therebetween. A quenched region is provide over a portion including a middle of the reinforcement beam. Unquenched portions are provided on the pair of connecting portions or a pair of adjacent portions inside the pair of connecting portions. 1. A bumper for vehicles comprising:a reinforcement beam made of metal; anda pair of support members having a hollow cross section, protruding from a vehicle frame, and supporting the reinforcement beam therebetween;wherein the reinforcement beam is provided with a pair of connecting portions to which the pair of support members is connected, the reinforcement beam is provided with a quenched region and unquenched portions, a mechanical strength of the unquenched portions is smaller than the mechanical strength of the pair of support members and the quenched region, the quenched region is provide over a portion including a middle of the reinforcement beam, the unquenched portions are provided on the pair of connecting portions or a pair of adjacent portions inside the pair of connecting portions.2. The bumper for vehicles according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcement beam has hollow cross sections having corners, the unquenched portions are provided over at least one corner of the hollow cross sections having corners cut across the pair of connecting portions or the pair of adjacent portions inside the pair of connecting portions.3. The bumper for vehicles according to claim 2 ,wherein the reinforcement beam has hat shaped cross ...

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Номер записи: 22
13-03-2014 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE BUMPER WITH AN INTEGRATED PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140070554A1
Автор: Fightinger Gerhard, Kutscher Matthias, Rebstock Thomas, Rebuffet Olivier, RIEDL Wilhelm
Принадлежит:

A motor vehicle bumper with a crossmember () in channel form and a front element (), which is mounted in front of said crossmember and is in channel form, said crossmember and front element together forming a pedestrian protection system, characterized in that, in the assembled state, the front element () has a greater overall height (h) than the crossmember (), and the rear part (), which faces the crossmember, of the upper and lower wall regions of said front element are inclined from the horizontal towards the crossmember (). 112. A motor vehicle bumper with a crossmember () in channel form and a front element () , which is mounted in front of said crossmember and is in channel form , said crossmember and front element together forming a pedestrian protection system ,{'b': 2', '2', '1', '3', '3', '1, 'i': a', 'b, 'characterized in that, in the assembled state, the front element () has a greater overall height (h) than the crossmember (), and the rear part (, ), which faces the crossmember, of the upper and lower wall regions of said front element are inclined from the horizontal towards the crossmember ().'}2. The bumper according to claim 1 ,characterized in thateach upper or lower wall region is inclined in its rear part, facing the crossmember, in a contact site towards the crossmember, where the angle formed by it and the forward-oriented horizontal is between 60° and 180°, preferably between 80° and 120°, and particularly preferably is approximately 90°.3. The bumper according to claim 1 ,characterized in that each end of the rear, upper and lower wall regions of the front element meets onto the crossmember in a contact site where it forms an acute angle with the vertical originating from the outer side of the crossmember, the absolute value of which is preferably less than 30°, particularly preferably less than 10° and especially preferably is approximately zero degrees.4188ab. The bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the crossmember () has upper and lower ...

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Номер записи: 23
13-03-2014 дата публикации

REVERSE-DRIVE ELASTOMERIC HELICAL-THREAD HOOD BUMPER

Номер: US20140070570A1
Автор: Cook Christopher C., Felzien Mark L., Patterson Derek L., Townson James M., Vanpamel Duane T.
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A hood bumper is provided and includes a first end including a body defining a longitudinal axis and a surface having an angular edge oriented along the longitudinal axis, a second end opposite the first end and including a skirt portion and a bumper portion protruding from a longitudinal end of the skirt portion in a protrusion direction defined along the longitudinal axis and an intermediate section interposed between the first and second ends. The intermediate section includes reverse-helical threading. 1. A hood bumper , comprising:a first end including a body defining a longitudinal axis and a surface having an angular edge oriented along the longitudinal axis;a second end opposite the first end and including a skirt portion and a bumper portion protruding from a longitudinal end of the skirt portion in a protrusion direction defined along the longitudinal axis; andan intermediate section interposed between the first and second ends, the intermediate section including reverse-helical threading.2. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the body has a polygonal volumetric shape.3. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the skirt portion has an elliptical shape.4. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the skirt portion is continuously smooth along a circumferential direction.5. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper portion comprises a curved leading side.6. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein the first end claim 1 , the second end and the intermediate section comprise an injection molded material and the bumper portion comprises a compliant material.7. The hood bumper according to claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the intermediate section is greater than a diameter of the first end and a diameter of the second end is greater than the diameter of the intermediate section.8. A hood bumper assembly claim 1 , comprising:a bracket element including a surface defining a bore and a helically tapered ramp at the bore; ...

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Номер записи: 24
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Motor vehicles having bumper counter rotation brackets

Номер: US20140077510A1
Автор: Joseph Charles Walusek, Kanichi Saito, Paul Maria-Antonius Slaats, Paxton Steven Williams, Sagar Vilas Kulkarni
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A motor vehicle includes a first side member having first lower and upper darts. The motor vehicle also includes a second side member parallel with and spaced apart from the first side member, the second side member having second lower and upper darts. The upper darts are positioned between the lower darts and end portions of the respective first or second side members. The motor vehicle further includes first and second bumper brackets coupled to the end portion of the respective first or second side members, a bumper reinforcement member coupled to the first and second bumper brackets, and a counter rotation bracket coupled to the bumper reinforcement member and extending upwards from the bumper reinforcement member. The lower darts and the upper darts form a preferential buckling zone of the first and the second side members.

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Номер записи: 25
27-03-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20140084608A1
Автор: Hasegawa Masami, HATSUSAKI Kazutoshi, OOTA Kazuhiro, SUEMUNE Hiroshi, Suzuki Takashi
Принадлежит: FUJI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A front vehicle structure includes: a bumper fascia; a radiator panel upper disposed in a vehicle width direction behind the bumper fascia; and an upper energy absorbing (EA) member for pedestrian protection. The upper EA member is provided in the vehicle width direction in a substantially Σ shape as a side view between the top of the bumper fascia and the radiator panel upper. A rear of the upper EA member for pedestrian protection is fixed to the radiator panel upper. An upper projection and a lower projection are respectively formed above and below the upper EA member. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a bumper fascia;a front rigid body disposed in a vehicle width direction behind the bumper fascia; andan energy absorbing member for pedestrian protection which is placed upward between the bumper fascia and the front rigid body in the vehicle width direction, the energy absorbing member for pedestrian protection having a rear fixed to the front rigid body,wherein a bend is formed in the vehicle width direction on a front wall of the energy absorbing member for pedestrian protection, the front wall facing the bumper fascia, the bend being bent in a recessed shape in a vertical direction, and an upper projection and a lower projection are respectively formed above and below the bend and project in a direction toward the bumper fascia.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein the lower projection projects toward the bumper fascia beyond the upper projection.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe energy absorbing member for pedestrian protection has the front wall and a rear wall disposed behind the front wall;an upper end of the bumper fascia is fixed to an upper surface flange that extends rearward from an upper end of the upper projection; andan upper end of the rear wall is provided continuously to the front upper surface flange forward of a position of the upper surface flange at which the upper end of the ...

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Номер записи: 26
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Profiled element and method for producing a profiled element

Номер: US20140096470A1
Автор: Heiner Willerscheid
Принадлежит: Protektorwerk Florenz Maisch GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a profiled element with an elongated profiled body that consists of metal or plastic in particular. The profiled body comprises at least two separately designed longitudinal portions, each longitudinal portion comprising a meandering longitudinal edge and a rectilinear longitudinal edge that lies opposite the meandering longitudinal edge. The longitudinal portions are connected to each other by the rectilinear longitudinal edges. The invention further relates to such a profiled element in which the longitudinal portions can be designed separately or as a single piece, said profiled body having a substantially U- or V-shaped cross-section with two profiled limbs and a profiled connecting piece that connects the profiled limbs. The profiled limbs are formed by the bent longitudinal portion regions that comprise meandering longitudinal edges, and the respective profiled limbs are designed so as to be doubled-walled with an outer wall and an inner wall, which faces the interior of the U- or V-shaped cross-section, in at least some regions, said meandering longitudinal edges running in the inner walls of the double-walled profiled limbs at least along some sections. The invention further relates to a method for producing such profiled elements.

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Номер записи: 27
01-01-2015 дата публикации

FRONT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20150001880A1
Автор: Matsuo Yuji, Nomura Kenta
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A front structure of a vehicle includes two side members extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle and a bumper beam located in front of the side members and extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle. The bumper beam is fixed to the side members and includes outer sections located outward in the lateral direction from the corresponding side members. A transfer portion extends generally rearward in the front-rear direction from at least one of the outer sections. An insertion portion is inserted into the at least one of the outer sections. 1. A front structure of a vehicle comprising:two side members extending in a front-rear direction of the vehicle;a bumper beam located in front of the side members and extending in a lateral direction of the vehicle, wherein the bumper beam is fixed to the side members and includes outer sections located outward in the lateral direction from the corresponding side member;a transfer portion extending generally rearward in the front-rear direction from at least one of the outer sections; andan insertion portion inserted into the at least one of the outer sections.2. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a coupling member that fixes the transfer portion and the insertion portion to the bumper beam.3. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion portion is connected to the transfer portion outside the bumper beam.4. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the insertion portion is formed integrally with the transfer portion.5. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the insertion portion extends through the entire interior of the outer section in a generally front-rear direction of the vehicle.6. The front structure of a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe bumper beam includes a front wall and a rear wall, andthe insertion portion extends from the front wall to the rear wall in the outer section.7. ...

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Номер записи: 28
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Structure of Underrun Protection

Номер: US20170001588A1
Автор: Shigeki Kurihara
Принадлежит: DAIMLER AG

A structure of an underrun protection bound to a plurality of brackets disposed at the front or rear portion of a frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The structure has a hollow having a closed section defined by a distal face of a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a proximal face of the longitudinal direction, an upper face, and a lower face. A plurality of lightening holes are formed in line along an extending direction of the underrun protection on at least one of the distal face and the proximal face. The plurality of lightening holes have diameters in vertical direction set larger as departing farther from binder parts each at which the underrun protection is bound to one of the plurality of brackets.

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Номер записи: 29
07-01-2016 дата публикации

BUMPER DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILE

Номер: US20160001723A1
Автор: Nagasaki Masanobu, Oku Akiyoshi, Wakabayashi Hiroki
Принадлежит:

A bumper device for an automobile includes a bumper beam consisting of a fiber-reinforced resin and bumper extensions which consist of a fiber-reinforced resin. The bumper device for an automobile is characterized in that the bumper beam has a Θ-shaped cross-section and in that the bumper beam and the bumper extensions are molded integrally. The bumper device for an automobile has desirable strength and rigidity and is capable of exhibiting excellent energy absorption performance when a large load is inputted to the bumper beam. 17-. (canceled)8. A bumper device for an automobile comprising a bumper beam consisting of a fiber-reinforced resin and bumper extensions consisting of a fiber-reinforced resin , wherein the bumper beam has a Θ-shaped cross-section and the bumper beam and bumper extensions are integrally molded.9. The bumper device according to claim 8 , wherein said bumper beam further comprises a unidirectional material aligned with reinforcing fibers in one direction and a member having a cloth material woven with reinforcing fibers.10. The bumper device according to claim 9 , wherein said unidirectional material is disposed at least at a bumper beam rear surface positioned at a vehicle body side so that an extending direction of reinforcing fibers becomes a vehicle width direction.11. The bumper device according to claim 9 , wherein said cloth material is disposed with an angle from a vehicle width direction at least at bumper beam front claim 9 , upper and lower surfaces.12. The bumper device according to claim 8 , wherein claim 8 , in each of said bumper extensions claim 8 , a unidirectional material aligned with reinforcing fibers in one direction is disposed continuously from said bumper beam.13. The bumper device according to claim 9 , wherein claim 9 , in said bumper beam claim 9 , said unidirectional material is disposed claim 9 , in addition at a bumper beam rear surface positioned at a vehicle body side claim 9 , also at a bumper beam front ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-01-2018 дата публикации

BUMPER BEAM

Номер: US20180001853A1
Автор: KOGA Atsuo, Nakazawa Yoshiaki
Принадлежит:

A bumper beam includes a first member, a second member, and an inner plate. The first member includes a top plate section, two vertical wall sections, and two flange sections. The two flange sections connect to the two vertical wall sections, respectively. The second member is plate-shaped, is joined to the two flange sections of the first member, and doses the gap between the two flange sections at least. The inner plate is joined to the two vertical wall sections of the first member and is disposed substantially in parallel with the second member in a space formed by the first member and the second member. Out of the first member and the second member, the second member is disposed facing the outside of a vehicle. Such a bumper beam has high energy absorption efficiency. 1. A bumper beam for a vehicle , comprising:a first member including a top plate section, two vertical wall sections connecting to both side sections of the top plate section, respectively, and two flange sections connecting to the two vertical wall sections, respectively;a plate-shaped second member which is joined to the two flange sections of the first member and doses a gap between the two flange sections at least; andan inner plate which is joined to the two vertical wall sections of the first member, and is disposed substantially in parallel with the second member in a space formed by the first member and the second member, whereinthe second member out of the first member and the second member is disposed facing outside of the vehicle.2. The bumper beam for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 1', '1, 'a ratio d/h is not less than 0 and not more than 0.6, where h is an interval between the second member and the top plate section of the first member, and d is an interval between the second member and the inner plate.'}3. The bumper beam for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 1', '1, 'a ratio d/h is not less than 0 and not more than 0.2, where h is an interval between the ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SECONDARY BUMPER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190001907A1
Автор: Ahmed Mustafa, BHATTACHARJEE SUDIP SANKAR, HWANG DAEHYUN, SHENAQ MOHAMMED, SWAIN MARTYN
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A bumper assembly includes a crush can, a bumper extending along a longitudinal axis and supported by the crush can, and a secondary bumper assembly. The secondary bumper assembly is supportable by the bumper, and includes a secondary bumper that extends along the longitudinal axis, and a hand-actuated release supported by the secondary bumper having an arm attachable to the bumper. The arm is moveable between an engaged position for engagement with the bumper and a disengaged position for disengagement with the bumper. 1. A bumper assembly comprising:a crush can;a bumper extending along a longitudinal axis supported by the crush can; anda secondary bumper assembly releasably supported by the bumper and including a secondary bumper extending along a longitudinal axis and a hand-actuated release supported by the secondary bumper having an arm attachable to the bumper, the arm moveable between an engaged position for engagement with the bumper and a disengaged position for disengagement from the bumper.2. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hand-actuated release includes a slider claim 1 , the slider operably connected to the arm to move the arm between the engaged and disengaged positions.3. The bumper assembly of claim 2 , wherein the arm and the slider are fixed relative to each other claim 2 , wherein the slider is slideable between a first position and a second position claim 2 , wherein when the slider is in the first position the arm is in the engaged position claim 2 , and wherein when the slider is in the second position the arm is in the disengaged position.4. The bumper assembly of claim 3 , wherein the arm and the slider are unitary.5. The bumper assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a spring biasing the slider toward the first position.6. The bumper assembly of claim 3 , wherein the secondary bumper includes an aperture proximate the slider claim 3 , the aperture sized to accommodate a hand extending through the aperture.7. The bumper assembly ...

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Номер записи: 32
03-01-2019 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL BEAM WITH COVER PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20190002028A1
Автор: CANALES LARIOS Xavier, MARQUEZ DURAN Sergi
Принадлежит:

Structural beam which comprises a first beam and a cover plate to be attached to the first beam. The first beam has a substantially U-shaped cross-section along at least a first portion of its length. The U-shape comprises a bottom wall, two sidewalls, a lateral flange at an end of at least one of the two sidewalls, and a groove in the junction between the sidewall and the lateral flange. The groove has a substantially flat first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove. The cover plate of the structural beam has a substantially flat second joining region welded to a first joining region. Methods for manufacturing such beams are also provided. 1. A structural beam comprising:a first beam and a cover plate configured to be attached to the first beam, a cross-section with a substantially U-shape along at least a first portion of its length, the U-shape including a bottom wall, and two sidewalls, and wherein', 'the groove has a first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove,', 'the cross-section further comprises an outwardly projecting lateral flange at an end of at least one of the two sidewalls, and a groove in a junction between the sidewall and the outwardly projecting lateral flange, wherein'}, 'the first joining region being substantially flat and, 'the first beam having'}the cover plate having a substantially flat second joining region wherein the cover plate is welded to the first beam at first and second joining regions, and wherein the first joining region and the second joining region have a width of about 2-10 mm.2. The structural beam of claim 1 , comprising an outwardly projecting lateral flange at an end of each of the two sidewalls claim 1 , and a groove in the junction between the sidewalls and each outwardly projecting lateral flange claim 1 , each groove having a first joining region at or near the bottom of the groove claim 1 , the first joining region being substantially flat.3. The structural beam according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Arrangement for Absorbing Kinetic Energy

Номер: US20170008472A1
Автор: KOEHLER Arne, Koestler Ulrich, RIEDL Wilhelm, RUDOLPH Tim
Принадлежит:

An arrangement for absorbing kinetic energy acting on a front bumper of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, includes at least one pedestrian protection element which can be arranged on a cross member of the bumper, at least one absorption element which can be arranged on the cross member and is movable on the cross member in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the cross member between a front absorption position and a rear release position, and at least one locking device which can be arranged on the cross member by which the absorption element can be temporarily arrested in the absorption position thereof. The absorption element, in the absorption position thereof, is switched parallel to the pedestrian protection element in respect of a force initiated by the kinetic energy into the bumper. 1. An arrangement for absorbing kinetic energy acting on a front bumper of a vehicle , comprising:at least one pedestrian protection element that is arrangeable on a cross member of the bumper;at least one absorption element that is arrangeable on the cross member and is movable in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle relative to the cross member between a front absorption position and a rear release position; andat least one locking device which is arrangeable on the cross member and by which the at least one absorption element is temporarily lockable in its absorption position,wherein, in the absorption position, the absorption element is connected in parallel with the pedestrian protection element with regard to introduction of force into the bumper that is brought about by the kinetic energy.2. The arrangement according to in claim 1 , wherein the absorption element is less rigid than the cross member at least in a direction of the introduction of force.3. The arrangement according to in claim 1 , wherein at least two absorption elements are provided claim 1 , wherein a first absorption element is arranged above the pedestrian protection element ...

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Номер записи: 34
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Bumper Beam

Номер: US20160009236A1
Автор: Johan Nilsson
Принадлежит: Gestamp Hardtech AB

A bumper beam has a hat-shaped profile ( 11 ) with a cover ( 12 ) which is recessed into the hat-shaped profile and is welded to the sides ( 16, 17 ) of the hat-shaped profile, inside the hat-shaped profile.

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Номер записи: 35
14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210009058A1
Автор: HASHIMURA Toru, Maeda Yasuhiro, YUKISHIGE Ryohei
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

A vehicular structure includes: a first member formed in a tubular shape and having protrusions on an outer periphery thereof; and a second member formed in a tubular shape and having a locking wall with a hole in which the first member is inserted. The first member is joined to the second member such that a portion of the first member that is inserted in the hole of the second member is expanded, and the protrusions are in contact with the locking wall of the second member. 1. A vehicular structure comprising:a first member formed in a tubular shape and having a protrusion on an outer periphery thereof; anda second member formed in a tubular shape and having a locking wall with a hole in which the first member is inserted,wherein the first member is expanded at a portion thereof inserted in the hole of the second member and joined to the second member, andwherein the protrusion is in contact with the locking wall of the second member.2. The vehicular structure according to claim 1 , wherein the hole penetrates the locking wall in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of the second member claim 1 , andwherein the protrusion protrudes in the longitudinal direction.3. The vehicular structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the protrusion extends in an axial direction of the first member.4. The vehicular structure according to claim 3 ,wherein a protruded amount of the protrusion has distribution in the axial direction of the first member of the protrusion.5. The vehicular structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the first member is a bumper stay for a vehicle, and the second member is a bumper beam for a vehicle.6. The vehicular structure according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the first member and the second member is made of an aluminum material.7. The vehicular structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a material of the first member is different from a material of the second member.8. The vehicular structure according to claim 7 ,wherein the first member is ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-01-2019 дата публикации

BUMPER ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20190009742A1
Автор: ERNST NATHAN GARRETT, FABIANO FRANK ANTHONY
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A bumper assembly having a transverse bumper body and at least one wing extension that is configured for pivotal movement relative to a side end of the transverse bumper body. Each wing extension has inner and outer surfaces and is moveable from a rest position to an impact position in response to an impact force acting within a horizontal plane. In the rest position, the outer surface of each wing extension is parallel or substantially parallel to the transverse axis, and in the impact position, the outer surface of the wing extension is positioned at an acute angle relative to the transverse axis. Each wing extension is configured to return to its rest position in response to removal of the impact force. 1. A bumper assembly comprising:a transverse bumper body having opposed first and second side ends spaced apart relative to a transverse axis; anda first wing extension pivotally coupled to bumper assembly and configured for pivotal movement relative to the first side end of the transverse bumper body, wherein the first wing extension has inner and outer surfaces and is moveable from a rest position to an impact position in response to an impact force acting within a horizontal plane,wherein, in the rest position, the outer surface of the first wing extension is substantially parallel to the transverse axis,wherein, in the impact position, the outer surface of the first wing extension is positioned at an acute angle relative to the transverse axis within the horizontal plane, andwherein the first wing extension is configured to return to the rest position in response to removal of the impact force.2. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a first elastic plate coupled to the transverse bumper body and extending laterally from the first side end of the transverse bumper body claim 1 , wherein the first elastic plate is positioned to contact the inner surface of the first wing extension as the first wing extension moves from the rest position to the ...

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Номер записи: 37
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY REAR PART STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190009822A1
Автор: KANEZASHI Kazutaka, Kikuchi Hirofumi, Kishida Kengo, OKUYAMA Keiichiro, Sugawara Kenta
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An upper side joint section that extends inward in a vehicle width direction from a vicinity of a rear side frame and a lateral side joint section that extends downward from the upper side joint section and that is separated in the vehicle width direction from the rear side frame are provided on a rear floor panel of a vehicle body rear part structure. 1. A vehicle body rear part structure , comprising:a pair of right and left rear side frames that are arranged substantially along a vehicle body front-to-rear direction;a rear floor panel that is provided on the pair of rear side frames;a rear panel that is arranged to stand at a rearward position of the rear side frame and that is joined to rear ends of the pair of rear side frames and a rear end of the rear floor panel;a rear bumper beam that extends substantially along a vehicle width direction on a rearward side of the rear panel; anda pair of extensions that connect together the rear panel and the rear bumper beam on an extension in a rearward direction of each of the rear side frames, an upper side joint section that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from a vicinity of the rear side frame; and', 'a lateral side joint section that extends downward from an inner end portion in the vehicle width direction of the upper side joint section and that is arranged to be separated in the vehicle width direction from the rear side frame,, 'wherein a joint part, which is joined to the rear panel, of a rear end of the rear floor panel has a frame joint part to which rear ends of the rear side frames are joined;', 'a first floor joint part to which the upper side joint section is joined; and', 'a second floor joint part to which the lateral side joint section is joined,, 'the rear panel hasa longitudinal bead in which an expansion shape that expands in a vehicle body frontward direction or a vehicle body rearward direction extends substantially along a vertical direction is provided on a part of the rear panel ...

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Номер записи: 38
15-01-2015 дата публикации

TUBULAR BEAM WITH CENTER LEG AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20150015007A1
Автор: Gatti Daniel, Johnson Thomas, Malkowski Brian, Oxley Brian, Witte Doug
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A reinforcement beam is roll formed from a metal sheet for use in a vehicle bumper system. The reinforcement beam includes adjacent tubes having a common center wall and lateral portions extending from opposing sides of the common center wall that are roll formed simultaneously in the same rotational direction to enclose interior volumes of the adjacent tubes and to define top and bottom walls and front and rear wall of the reinforcement beam. The front walls of the adjacent tubes each include a channel rib depressed into the interior volume of the respective adjacent tube longitudinally along the reinforcement beam for stiffening the respective front wall. A weld is formed separately in each of the seams between the front walls and between the rear walls, thereby defining a crevice rib between the channel ribs to improve the bending strength and torsional strength of the reinforcement beam. 1. A reinforcement beam roll formed from a metal sheet , comprising:adjacent tubes having a common center wall and lateral portions extending from opposing sides of the common center wall that are roll formed simultaneously in the same rotational direction to enclose interior volumes of the adjacent tubes and to define top and bottom walls of the reinforcement beam that are parallel with the common center wall and front and rear walls of the reinforcement beam that are in coplanar alignment with each other and perpendicular with the common center wall;wherein the front walls of the adjacent tubes each include a channel rib that is defined by a portion of the respective front wall depressed into the interior volume of the respective adjacent tube longitudinally along the reinforcement beam for stiffening the respective front wall;wherein seams are defined between the front walls and between the rear walls by a bend radius being roll formed on lateral edges of the metal sheet to extend the lateral edges into the interior volumes of the adjacent tubes in abutting and continuous ...

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Номер записи: 39
18-01-2018 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180015895A1
Автор: Iizuka Hiroharu, KANEKO Takanobu, Kita Kiyoichi, Matsui Kyosuke, Obayashi Tamaki, Shibata Hirofumi, Shobo Jun
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A bumper reinforcement includes a body part extending in a vehicle width direction, and a terminal part, which extends in the vehicle width direction, is attached to an end part of the body part in a longitudinal direction, and is joined to the body part in a state of being superimposed on the end part of the body part. Rigidity of the end part of the body part in the longitudinal direction is lower than rigidity of a center part of the body part in the longitudinal direction. 1. A bumper reinforcement for a vehicle , comprising:a body part extending in a vehicle width direction; anda terminal part, which extends in the vehicle width direction, is attached to an end part of the body part in a longitudinal direction, and is joined to the body part in a state of being superimposed on the end part of the body part, whereinrigidity of the end part of the body part in the longitudinal direction is lower than rigidity of a center part of the body part in the longitudinal direction.2. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 1 , whereina section of the end part of the body part in the longitudinal direction, which is a section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body part, has a smaller area than an area of a section of the center part of the body part in the longitudinal direction, which is a section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body part.3. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,in the end part of the body part in the longitudinal direction, the area of the section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the body part becomes gradually smaller from the center part of the body part to one end side of the body part.4. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 2 , wherein:the body part includes a first wall part, in which the vehicle width direction is a longitudinal direction of the first wall part, and a vehicle height direction is a width direction of the first wall part, a second wall part, in ...

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Номер записи: 40
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Deformation Structure and Pedestrian Protection Device Having a Deformation Structure

Номер: US20190016295A1
Автор: AKIF Oeztzan, FICHTINGER Gerhard, NADERER Simon Konrad, RIEDL Wilhelm
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A deformation structure has at least a first layer and a second layer, which are spaced apart from each other and displaceable relative to each other in the deformation direction or load direction. The first layer and the second layer have complementary protrusions and recesses, which are designed in such a way that the protrusions of the first layer can plunge into the recesses of the second layer and the protrusions of the second layer can plunge into the recesses of the first layer. The first layer and the second layer are connected to each other by deformable webs in such a way that, in the event of a high impulse in the deformation direction, the protrusions of the first layer plunge into the recesses of the second layer and the protrusions of the second layer plunge into the recesses of the first layer such that deformation of the deformation structure in the deformation direction occurs at a relatively low force level and, in the event of a low impulse in the deformation direction, the protrusions of the first layer hit the protrusions of the second layer such that further deformation of the deformation structure in the deformation direction occurs at a relatively high force level. 1. A deformation structure , comprising:a first layer and a second layer, which are arranged spaced apart from each other in a deformation direction and displaceable with respect to each other, whereinthe first layer and the second layer have complementary protrusions and depressions, which are configured such that the protrusions of the first layer and the depressions of the second layer and also the protrusions of the second layer and the depressions of the first layer are insertable into one another,the first layer and the second layer are connected to each other via deformable web elements such that, in an event of a high impulse in the deformation direction, the protrusions of the first layer enter into depressions of the second layer and also protrusions of the second layer ...

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Номер записи: 41
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Safe Protection Equipment for all vehicles and drivers

Номер: US20200017045A1
Автор: Gao Qiusheng
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Safe protection equipment for all vehicles will significantly reduce the collision force by elasticity of ring and material in that the rings will be deformed and the materials of the rings will be compressed when the vehicle bumps to obstacle or two vehicles collide with each other. The reduced colliding force will be passed to the chassis that will move the vehicle forth or back. The damage to the body of the vehicle and the passengers in the vehicle will be reduced significantly. This equipment can be used on front, rear, side and corner of the vehicle. Combination of rings can reduce the collision smoothly. 1. Rings comprising:{'b': '3', 'single or multiple rings ()'}{'b': 4', '3, 'front plate () that fixes rings ()'}{'b': 2', '3', '1', '4', '1', '2', '3', '5, 'back plate () that fixes rings () on one side and is fixed to the bumper () on other side characterized in that a colliding force hitting on the front plate () push the rings Di that push the bumper () through back plate () thereof the rings () will be deformed and compressed to reduce the colliding force that is passed to the chassis () that will move the vehicle forward or back hence significantly reduce the damage to the body of the vehicle and the passengers inside the vehicle.'}23235. The rings as claimed in characterized in that a colliding force hitting on a ring () in left or right side will push the ring that push the bumper through back plate () thereof the ring () will be deformed and compressed to reduce the colliding force that is passed to the chassis () that will move the vehicle forward or back hence significantly reduce the damage to the body of the vehicle and the passengers inside the vehicle.3363. The rings as claimed in characterized in that the combination of rings () with small size rings () will reduce the colliding force smoothly with the rings () of big size being deformed and compressed first.43. The rings as claimed in characterized in that the rings () can be applied to front ...

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Номер записи: 42
21-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A BUMPER FOR A ROBOTIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20210016733A1
Автор: Gayne Jarrett, Portig Harald
Принадлежит: JABIL INC.

An apparatus, system and method capable of providing a bumper capable of providing decreasing reversionary impact forces upon an impacting collider as the bumper is compressed. The apparatus, system and method may include at least a bumper cover; and a scissor mechanism housed within the bumper cover. The scissor mechanism may comprise a forward extension member proximal and having a parallel axis that is at least substantially parallel to a parallel tangential axis of the bumper cover; a rear extension member substantially parallel to the forward extension member, and distal from the flexible bumper; at least left and right long scissor members that are rotatably and slidably associated with respective slots in the forward extension member, and that, are rotatably associated with the rear extension member; and at least left and right short scissor members that are rotatably associated with the front extension member, and that are rotatably associated with a respective one of the left and right long scissor members. 1. A bumper capable of providing decreasing reversionary impact forces upon an impacting collider as the bumper is compressed , comprising:a bumper cover; a forward extension member proximal and having a parallel axis that is at least substantially parallel to a parallel tangential axis of the bumper cover;', 'a rear extension member substantially parallel to the forward extension member, and distal from the flexible bumper;', 'at least left and right long scissor members that, proximally to the bumper cover, are rotatably and slidably associated with respective slots in the forward extension member, and that, distally to the bumper cover, are rotatably associated with the rear extension member; and', 'at least left and right short scissor members that, proximally to the bumper cover, are rotatably associated with the front extension member, and that, distally to the bumper cover, are rotatably associated with a respective one of the left and right long ...

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Номер записи: 43
21-01-2021 дата публикации

BUMPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016832A1
Автор: HASHIMURA Toru, YAMAKAWA Taiki
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

In a bumper system, one end portion of a first tube is inserted into first beam holes, and the other end portion of the first tube is inserted into a first plate hole, one end portion of a second tube is inserted into second beam holes, and the other end portion of the second tube is inserted into a second plate hole. The bumper stay is joined to a bumper beam and a vehicle body plate by press-fitting in a state in which the first tube is expanded at the holes and the second tube is expanded at the holes. A first connection rib is in contact with the bumper beam, and a second connection rib is in contact with the vehicle body plate in the same direction as a direction in which the first connection rib is in contact with the bumper beam. 1. A bumper system , comprising:a bumper stay in which a first tube and a second tube extending in the same direction are connected by a first connection rib provided at least at one end portion and a second connection rib provided at least at the other end portion;a bumper beam having a first beam hole into which one end portion of the first tube is insertable and a second beam hole into which one end portion of the second tube is insertable; anda vehicle body plate having a first plate hole into which the other end portion of the first tube is insertable and a second plate hole into which the other end portion of the second tube is insertable, wherein:the bumper system is a system in which the bumper stay and the bumper beam are joined and the bumper stay and the vehicle body plate are joined;the one end portion of the first tube is inserted into the first beam hole, the other end portion of the first tube is inserted into the first plate hole, the one end portion of the second tube is inserted into the second beam hole, and the other end portion of the second tube is inserted into the second plate hole;the bumper stay is joined to both the bumper beam and the vehicle body plate by press-fitting in a state in which the first tube ...

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Номер записи: 44
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE PLATFORM BUMPER INCORPORATING A RAMP STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210018398A1
Автор: Amacker Matthew, Custer Andrew, Klein Gregory J., Taylor Joseph, Yao Jonathan
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A bumper for a mobile platform of a guided test platform includes a first end, a second end residing opposite the first end, a first surface extending between the first and second ends, and a second surface extending between the first and second ends and residing opposite the first surface. The bumper defines a ramp structure extending between the bumper first end and the bumper second end. The ramp structure is structured to guide a wheel of a vehicle in a direction away from the first surface as the wheel moves along the second surface in a direction from the bumper first end toward the bumper second end. 1. A bumper for a mobile platform of a guided test platform , the bumper comprising:a first end;a second end residing opposite the first end;a first surface extending between the first and second ends; anda second surface extending between the first and second ends and residing opposite the first surface,the bumper defining a ramp structure extending between the bumper first end and the bumper second end and structured to guide a wheel of a subject vehicle in a direction away from the first surface as the wheel moves along the second surface in a direction from the bumper first end toward the bumper second end.2. The bumper of wherein the bumper defines a plane extending between the first and second ends and residing between the first and second surfaces claim 1 , wherein a Shore hardness of a material forming the bumper between the plane and the first surface has at least a first predetermined value claim 1 , and wherein the plane extends at a first non-zero angle with respect to the first surface.3. The bumper of wherein the bumper between the plane and the first surface comprises a first piece of material having a Shore hardness of at least the first predetermined value claim 2 , and wherein the plane is defined by a surface of the first piece of material.4. The bumper of wherein the bumper between the plane and the second surface comprises a second piece of ...

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Номер записи: 45
22-01-2015 дата публикации

COLLISION DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150021935A1
Автор: Arora Rahul, Baccouche Ridha, Barbat Saeed David, Belwafa Jamel E.
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A vehicle frame is provided having a frame. The frame includes a main rail and a lateral rail. A bracket is operably coupled to the main rail. The vehicle frame assembly also includes a wedged shape deflecting member. The wedged shape deflecting member has a first end which is operably coupled to the bracket and a second end which is operable between a standard use position and a collision event position. The standard use position is where the second end is spaced a predetermined distance from the main rail. The collision event position is when the second end is in abutting contact with the main rail. During a collision event, the second end moves from the standard use position to the collision event position such that the deflecting member absorbs and deflects energy imparted on the frame. 1. A vehicle frame assembly comprising:a frame having a main rail and a lateral rail;a bracket operably coupled to the main rail; and a first end operably coupled to the bracket; and', 'a second end operable between a standard use position wherein the second end is spaced a predetermined distance from the main rail, and a collision event position wherein the second end is in abutting contact with the main rail, wherein during a collision event, the second end moves from the standard use position to the collision event position such that the deflecting member absorbs and deflects energy imparted on the frame., 'a wedge-shaped deflecting member including2. The vehicle frame assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a front bumper and a lateral rail wherein the deflecting member is disposed between the front bumper claim 1 , the lateral rail claim 1 , and the main rail.3. The vehicle frame assembly of claim 1 , wherein the deflecting member further comprises a connecting flange disposed on the first end of the deflecting member and operably coupled to the main rail.4. The vehicle frame assembly of claim 1 , wherein the deflecting member moves from the first position to the second ...

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Номер записи: 46
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Sliding deflector assembly

Номер: US20150021936A1
Автор: Jamel E. Belwafa, Rahul Arora, Ridha Baccouche, Saeed David Barbat, Saied Nusier
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle frame assembly is provided comprising a main rail. The vehicle frame assembly also includes a deflector assembly which has a front member having an inboard end pivotally coupled to the main rail and an outboard end. Moreover, the deflector assembly includes a rear member having an inboard end slidably coupled to the main rail and an outboard end pivotally coupled to the outboard end of the front member. Additionally, a tension member is disposed between the inboard ends of the front member and the rear member. The deflector assembly is operable between a normal use position wherein the tension member is slack and a collision position wherein the tension member is taut.

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Номер записи: 47
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ENERGY ABSORBING VEHICLE COMPONENT

Номер: US20150021938A1
Автор: Bryer Giles D., JOHNSON JOHN C., LAKE BRYAN F., Moss Edward D., Saje Robert N.
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A number of variations may include a product including an energy absorbing component for a vehicle comprising at least one of a crush can, an insert for a cross car beam or a front impact extension. 1. A product comprising:a front energy absorbing insert constructed and arranged to be received in a pocket or opening of a cross car beam, the front energy absorbing insert comprising a bottom wall and opposite top wall, and a first side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall.2. A product as set forth in further comprising a first middle horizontal wall connected to the first side wall.3. A product as set forth in further comprising a second middle horizontal wall connected to the first side wall.4. A product as set forth in further comprising a third middle horizontal wall connected to the first side wall.5. A product as set forth in further comprising a first end wall connected to the top wall and the first middle horizontal wall.6. A product as set forth in further comprising a second end wall connected to the second middle horizontal wall and the third middle horizontal wall.7. A product as set forth in further comprising a first end wall connected to the top wall in the first middle horizontal wall claim 4 , and a second end wall connected to the second middle horizontal wall and the third middle horizontal wall.8. A product as set forth in further comprising a cross car beam claim 1 , and wherein the cross car beam includes a pocket or opening claim 1 , and wherein the front energy absorbing insert is received in the pocket or opening of the cross car beam.9. A product as set forth in further comprising a vehicle crush can having a first side wall and an opposite second side wall and wherein the first side wall of the front energy absorbing insert is aligned with the first side wall of the crush can claim 5 , and wherein the first end wall is aligned with the second side wall of the crush can.10. A product as set forth in further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 48
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ENERGY ABSORBING VEHICLE COMPONENT

Номер: US20150021940A1
Автор: Bryer Giles D., Davis Daniel K., McGuire Mark J., Moss Edward D., Parlow Peter M., Roselli Eric
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A number of variations may include a product including an energy absorbing component for a vehicle comprising at least one of a crush can, an insert for a cross car beam or a front impact extension. 1. A product comprising;an energy absorbing component for a vehicle comprising a crush can for a vehicle including a top rail portion overlying a bottom rail portion, the top rail portion having a plurality of wall portions forming an octagon and the bottom rail portion having a plurality of wall portions forming an octagon.2. A product as set forth in wherein the top rail portion includes a top wall portion and an opposite middle wall portion claim 1 , a first side wall spaced from an opposite second side wall claim 1 , a first angled wall portion joining the first side wall and the top wall claim 1 , and a second angled side wall portion joining the second side wall portion and the top wall portion claim 1 , a third angled wall portion joining the first side wall portion and the middle wall portion claim 1 , and a fourth angled wall portion joining the second side wall portion and the middle side wall portion.3. A product as set forth in wherein the bottom rail portion includes a bottom wall portion positioned opposite a middle wall portion claim 1 , a third side wall portion and a spaced apart opposite fourth side wall portion claim 1 , a fifth angled wall portion joining the bottom wall portion and the third side wall portion claim 1 , and a sixth angled wall portion joining the bottom wall portion and the fourth side wall portion claim 1 , a seventh angled wall portion joining the third side wall portion and the middle wall portion claim 1 , and an eighth angled wall portion joining the fourth side wall portion and the middle wall portion.4. A product as set forth in wherein the bottom rail portion includes a bottom wall portion positioned opposite the middle wall portion claim 2 , a third side wall portion and a spaced apart opposite fourth side wall portion claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-01-2017 дата публикации

BUMPER ASSEMBLY WITH CLOSING PLATE

Номер: US20170021788A1
Автор: ARNS Wilhelm
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle comprising a cross member that extends transverse the motor vehicle, and has an open hat-shaped hollow profile with a rear-sided web and legs, extending from the web, wherein flanges extend from a free end of the legs in the vertical direction; and an opening pointing away from the motor vehicle, in the longitudinal direction. At least one closing plate is arranged allowing the opening to be completely closed in the vertical direction and arranged allowing a partial length of less than 50% of the length of the opening to be closed in the transverse direction; and that the flanges are offset from each other with an offset in the longitudinal direction; and that the cross member has a varying cross section over its length, wherein a central region is offset upwards from the end regions with a height offset to the vertical direction. 1. A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle , said , bumper assembly comprising a cross member that , extends with a length in the transverse direction Y of the motor vehicle , wherein the cross member is configured in the cross section as an open hat-shaped , hollow profile with a rear-sided web and legs , extending from the web , wherein flanges extend from a free end of the legs in the vertical direction Z of the motor vehicle; and an opening is oriented , pointing away from the motor vehicle , in the longitudinal direction X of the motor vehicle , wherein at least one closing plate is arranged in a manner allowing the opening to be completely closed in the vertical direction Z of the motor vehicle and is arranged in a manner allowing a partial length of less than 50% of the length of the opening to be closed in the transverse direction Y of the motor vehicle; and that the flanges are offset from each other with an offset in the longitudinal direction X of the motor vehicle; and that the cross member has a varying cross section over its length , wherein a central region of the cross member is offset ...

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Номер записи: 50
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle Frontal Safety Guard

Номер: US20200023796A1
Автор: Barron Mark B.
Принадлежит: Public Transportation Safety Int'l Corp.

A frontal safety guard which functions to prevent objects lying in the path of a vehicle, such as a school bus, from entering beneath the vehicle for safety purposes includes a central guard portion hingedly connected to the bumper such that the central guard portion can pivot, against a biasing force, relative to the bumper, and side extensions hingedly interconnected to and extending laterally from opposing end portions of the central guard portion such that the side extensions can pivot in unison with the central guard portion relative to the bumper and also individually pivot relative to both the bumper and the central guard portion. 1. A vehicle comprising:a body having a front portion including a front bumper and a side panel;a pair of front steerable wheels spaced in a transverse direction of the body of the vehicle;at least one pair of transversely spaced rear wheels which are longitudinally spaced from the front steerable wheels;a door provided along the at least one side panel; anda frontal safety guard for preventing an individual who slips and falls in front of the vehicle or a loose, large inanimate object located in a path of the vehicle from going under the vehicle, said frontal safety guard being pivotally attached to and extending downward from the bumper, with the frontal safety guard including a central guard portion and side extensions attached to the central guard portion.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the frontal safety guard is pivotally attached to the bumper for movement about a substantially horizontal axis such that claim 1 , upon deflection upon engagement claim 1 , at least part of the frontal safety guard pivots rearward under the bumper.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one member both biasing the frontal safety guard to a forward operational position and providing a dampening effect against rearward movement by the frontal safety guard.4. The vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 51
28-01-2021 дата публикации

HYBRID BUMPER ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210024022A1
Автор: Matecki Joseph R.
Принадлежит: SHAPE CORP.

A hybrid bumper assembly for a vehicle includes a steel reinforcement beam and aluminum crush cans attached to end portions of the steel reinforcement beam. The reinforcement beam has a multi-tubular shape that is formed by a high-strength steel sheet that is roll formed to provide at least two tubular portions. A crush can has an interfacing portion that is coupled to an end portion of the reinforcement beam. The end portions of the reinforcement beam and the interfacing portion of the crush cans may be configured to attach together using a select joining technology in a manner that minimizes or eliminates bimetallic or galvanic corrosion between the reinforcement beam and the crush cans. 1. A hybrid bumper assembly for a vehicle , the hybrid bumper assembly comprising:a multi-tubular reinforcement beam comprising a high-strength steel sheet material;a crush can comprising an aluminum alloy and having a tubular body and a flange protruding at a front end of the tubular body; anda dual-material coupling feature fixedly attaching the flange of the crush can with a wall of the multi-tubular reinforcement beam.2. The hybrid bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dual-material coupling feature comprises an element arc spot weld rivet.3. The hybrid bumper assembly of claim 2 , wherein the element arc spot weld rivet comprise (i) a ring element engaged with the flange of the crush can and (ii) a puddle weld disposed in a central opening of the ring element attaching the ring element to the wall of the multi-tubular reinforcement beam.4. The hybrid bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dual-material coupling feature comprises fastening element having (i) a first portion engaging an outer surface of one of the flange or the rear wall and (ii) a second portion extending from the head portion and coupling with the other one of the flange or the rear wall.5. The hybrid bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tubular body of the crush can comprises a rectangular cross- ...

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Номер записи: 52
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Bumper assembly

Номер: US20210024023A1
Автор: Matthew Smith, Mohammed Shenaq, Neil Clarke, Ray Hari Manalan Rethinam, Sudip Sankar Bhattacharjee
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A bumper assembly includes a bumper beam elongated in a cross-vehicle direction and a bumper that is plastic. The bumper is elongated in the cross-vehicle direction and is affixed to the bumper beam. The bumper beam is rigid relative to the bumper. The bumper defines a cavity enclosed by the bumper. The cavity is elongated in the cross-vehicle direction.

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Номер записи: 53
02-02-2017 дата публикации

BUMPER UNIT OF VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20170028951A1
Автор: CHO Jeong Min, Kim Jung Tae, Lee Jong Wook, LEE Myung Ho, SHIN Joong Hyun, Yong Ji Ae
Принадлежит:

A bumper unit of a vehicle includes a plurality of bumper beams arranged in a width direction of the vehicle, each of the bumper beams being coupled at both ends thereof to a vehicle body, a bumper reinforcement member configured as a molded synthetic-resin base, the base being formed with a plurality of through-holes in the width direction of the vehicle such that the bumper beams penetrate the base via the through-holes, and a strengthening band formed of reinforcement fiber tows, the strengthening band being configured to surround the exterior of the bumper reinforcement member. 1. A bumper unit of a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of bumper beams arranged in a width direction of the vehicle, each of the bumper beams being coupled at both ends thereof to a vehicle body;a bumper reinforcement member configured as a molded synthetic-resin base, the base being formed with a plurality of through-holes in the width direction of the vehicle such that the bumper beams penetrate the base via the through-holes; anda strengthening band formed of reinforcement fiber tows, the strengthening band being configured to surround the exterior of the bumper reinforcement member.2. The bumper unit according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper reinforcement member is formed claim 1 , in one surface thereof claim 1 , with a plurality of recesses arranged in a lattice form.3. The bumper unit according to claim 2 , wherein the surface of the bumper reinforcement member claim 2 , formed with the recesses claim 2 , faces the vehicle body.4. The bumper unit according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper beams are formed of high-strength steel via hot stamping.5. The bumper unit according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper reinforcement member is formed via injection-molding on outer surfaces of the bumper beams in a state in which the bumper beams are in a mold.6. The bumper unit according to claim 1 , wherein the strengthening band is formed by winding the reinforcement fiber tows around the ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Roll Formed Bumper Beam And Method For Manufacturing A Bumper Beam

Номер: US20180029549A1
Автор: Daniel PALO
Принадлежит: Gestamp Hardtech AB

A bumper beam is roll formed so that it gets a closed cross section with, along the length, constant cross section having at least two closed chambers ( 15, 16 ) separated by an essentially horizontal partition wall ( 14 ). Each chamber has a side ( 19 ), which is turned away from the vehicle, with at least one longitudinal concave portion ( 20, 21; 22, 23 ) extending along the entire length and one side ( 24 ), which is facing the vehicle, with at least one longitudinal convex portion ( 25, 26; 27, 28 ) extending along the entire length. After the roll forming, some portions ( 32 ) of the cross section are pressed together vertically or horizontally in order to adapt the deformation properties.

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Номер записи: 55
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Automotive Vehicle Bumper Assembly

Номер: US20180029550A1
Автор: Bird Adam, Campbell Christopher, Cioranic Mihai
Принадлежит:

A bumper assembly is provided having a flange that overlies the body of the vehicle. The flange may be a body flange extending from an elongate bumper beam or a cladding flange extending from an external cladding that covers at least a portion of the bumper beam. The flange may protect the body from wear or corrosion, and/or bridge a gap between the frame and the body of the vehicle. The assembly may also include a contact structure for contacting at least a portion of the vehicle frame, such as the hitch beam. The contact structure may resist rotation of the bumper assembly, prevent vibration of the bumper assembly against the frame, and/or support a vertical load on the bumper. In some embodiments, the assembly may be primarily mounted to the body of the vehicle, such that the bumper beam “hangs” from the body of the vehicle. 1. A bumper assembly for attachment to a vehicle having a body and a frame , the bumper assembly comprising:an elongate bumper beam;at least one body flange disposed along the length of the bumper beam, the at least one body flange configured to overlie the body of the vehicle; andat least one contact structure disposed on an inner surface of the bumper beam, for contacting a portion of the frame of the vehicle.2. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one body flange is integral to the bumper beam.3. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one attachment point disposed on the body flange claim 1 , for attaching of the body flange to the body of the vehicle.4. The bumper assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one attachment point on the body flange forms the primary attachment point between the bumper assembly and the vehicle.5. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one body flange extends along an opening in the body of the vehicle claim 1 , when the bumper assembly is attached to the vehicle.6. The bumper assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one body flange protects the body from ...

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Номер записи: 56
17-02-2022 дата публикации

FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A SEAT AND BALLAST MEANS AND ADD-ON STRUCTURE IN VEHICLE

Номер: US20220048453A1
Автор: Singh Vikas, Tighare Avinash
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Front bumper assembly for mounting a seat and ballast means and add-on structure in vehicle is provided. Front bumper assembly includes a bumper frame a mounting member and a plurality of reinforcement members The bumper frame includes a base frame B and a plurality of legs L. The front bumper assembly is removably connected to a vehicular structure C at a first position in which each leg L of the bumper frame is horizontally connected to the vehicular structure C, and a second position in which each leg L of the bumper frame is vertically connected to the vehicular structure C. The front bumper assembly is adapted to removably receive at least one of an operator's seat S, a ballast means and an add-on structure when the front bumper assembly is in the second position. 1200200. A front bumper assembly for a vehicle , said front bumper assembly comprising:{'b': 202', '202', '202, 'a bumper frame having a base frame B and a plurality of legs L,'}wherein{'b': 200', '202', '202', '202', '202, 'said front bumper assembly is adapted to be removably connected to a vehicular structure C at a first position in which each leg L of said bumper frame is horizontally connected to the vehicular structure C, and a second position in which each leg L of said bumper frame is vertically connected to the vehicular structure C.'}2200202202. The front bumper assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base frame B of said bumper frame defines claim 1 ,{'b': 202', '202, 'a plurality of first portions F, wherein each first portion F is provided at a predetermined distance from the other; and'}{'b': 202', '202, 'at least one second portion S adapted to extend between each first portion F along a widthwise direction of the vehicle.'}3200202202202202. The front bumper assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each leg L of said bumper frame is adapted to transversely extend from corresponding first portion F of the base frame B and provided at a predetermined distance from the other. ...

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Номер записи: 57
17-02-2022 дата публикации

BUMPER BEAM HAVING STEEL REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20220048454A1
Автор: GIBEAU Elie, KHEYATI Yannis, MENEGADY Nabil
Принадлежит:

A cross member () for a bumper beam includes an outer beam () with a main beam portion () comprising an upper beam wall (), a lower beam wall () and a front beam wall (), defining together a beam inner volume () open in a back direction, a reinforcement element () defining a reinforced area () of the outer beam (), located inside a part of said beam inner volume () and having a cross section, defining a reinforcement inner volume () open in the rear direction, a closing plate () closing at least a part of the beam inner volume (). The cross section of the reinforcement element () has a shape which is not matching the shape of the outer beam () in the reinforced area (). 124-. (canceled)25: A cross member for a bumper beam for an automotive vehicle comprising:an outer beam extending along a transverse direction with a main beam portion comprising an upper beam wall, a lower beam wall and a front beam wall connecting the upper beam wall and the lower beam wall, the upper beam wall, lower beam wall and front beam wall defining together a beam inner volume open in a back direction opposite to the front beam wall;a reinforcement element defining a reinforced area of the outer beam, the reinforcement element located inside a part of the beam inner volume and having a cross section, the reinforcement element defining a reinforcement inner volume open in the back direction; anda closing plate closing at least a part of the beam inner volume,the cross section of the reinforcement element having a shape which is not matching the shape of the outer beam in the reinforced area,the reinforcement element comprising at least an upper reinforcement wall linked to a first intermediate reinforcement wall by an upper joining wall, the first intermediate reinforcement wall being joined to a second intermediate reinforcement wall by a central joining wall and the second intermediate reinforcement wall being linked to a lower reinforcement wall by a lower joining wall, the upper and ...

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Номер записи: 58
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Bumper arrangement

Номер: US20220048455A1
Автор: Johannes Aalberg
Принадлежит: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH

A bumper arrangement includes a cross member and two deformation elements for arrangement between end regions of the cross member and longitudinal members of a motor vehicle. The cross member is hollow with a front and rear walls and upper and lower walls. The front wall has a depression extending in longitudinal direction of the cross member. The depression has a deepest region extending at a distance from the rear wall. The upper and lower walls of the cross member each have in the end regions a further depression which extends in longitudinal direction of the cross member, so that the upper wall and the lower wall are more corrugated in the end regions than in a central region of the cross member, so that the distance between the front wall and the rear wall in the end regions is smaller than in a central region of the cross member.

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Номер записи: 59
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle periphery device

Номер: US20190031128A1
Автор: Khoroshev Alexey Fedorovich
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Vehicle periphery device implemented in a form whose external outline of its projection onto the horizontal plane of the bearing surface has the form of a circle, with this periphery capable of passing between possible points of contact of this periphery located at a distance equal to the diameter of this circle. Technical result: prevention of periphery jamming; ensuring ideal Internet compatibility, optimality for any positioning, optimality for any digital technology; saved space; increased density of the traffic; implementation of the purpose. It should help fundamentally more quickly and efficiently: implement fully automatic control of individual vehicles, combine their operation into a fully automated transport system in which modified vehicles can completely replace motor cars and, where possible, other modes of transport. 1. Vehicle periphery device implemented in a form whose external outline of its projection onto the horizontal plane of the bearing surface has the form of a circle, with this periphery capable of passing between possible points of contact of this periphery located at a distance equal to the diameter of this circle. The primary application of the field of invention “Vehicle periphery device” (hereinafter also referred to as the “Invention”) is carriage facilities.One knows well devices in vehicles whose efficiency of contact with the environment insofar as it concerns minimization of the bearing surface area necessary for movement and staying motionless is achieved by giving the vehicle an increasingly rounded shape which, as a result of this, in some vehicles is such that their external outline projection onto the horizontal plane of the bearing surface has the form of a circle, but as a device, i.e., a product of human activity whose elements make a constructive unity and are functionally interrelated, the periphery (from the Greek peripheria, a circle), i.e., the round-shaped exterior edge of a vehicle is not described by the prior art. ...

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Номер записи: 60
30-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONSTITUENT MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200031087A1
Автор: IZUHARA Tsuyoshi, MIURA Masaya
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle constituent member and a manufacturing method for manufacturing the vehicle constituent member are provided. The vehicle constituent member includes: a body portion made of metal and having a vertical wall; a reinforcing member made of fiber reinforced resin and having a sheet shape, the reinforcing member being disposed on a surface of the vertical wall; and an adhesive layer provided between the surface of the vertical wall and the reinforcing member and connecting the vertical wall and the reinforcing member, the adhesive layer being configured such that a thickness of a part of the adhesive layer becomes thinner as the part of the adhesive layer is distanced outwardly from a surface end of the reinforcing member, the part of the adhesive layer being disposed outwardly from the surface end of the reinforcing member. 1. A vehicle constituent member comprising:a body portion made of metal and having a pair of vertical walls disposed such that the vertical walls face each other;a reinforcing member made of fiber reinforced resin and having a sheet shape, the reinforcing member being disposed on a first surface of one of the vertical walls, the first surface being on a side opposite from a second surface of the one of the vertical walls, the second surface facing the other one of the vertical walls; andan adhesive layer provided between the one of the vertical walls and the reinforcing member and joining the one of the vertical walls to the reinforcing member, the adhesive layer being configured such that a thickness, in a vehicle front-rear direction, of a part of the adhesive layer becomes thinner as the part of the adhesive layer is distanced outwardly from a surface end of the reinforcing member, the part of the adhesive layer being disposed outwardly from the surface end of the reinforcing member.2. The vehicle constituent member according to claim 1 , whereinan end surface of the reinforcing member is covered with the adhesive layer.3. The vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 61
30-01-2020 дата публикации

FENDER STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200031403A1
Автор: ASO Shuichi
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A fender structure for a vehicle includes: a fender panel that is disposed on a lateral surface of a vehicle-body front portion; a reinforcing member that supports the fender panel from the inner side in the vehicle width direction; a first engagement portion that is able to engage with a top end portion of the fender panel; a second engagement portion that is able to engage with a bottom end portion of the fender panel; and a spring portion that biases the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion with an elastic restoring force in the vehicle height direction in which the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are separated from each other in a state in which the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion engage with the top end portion and the bottom end portion of the fender panel. 1. A fender structure for a vehicle , comprising:a fender panel that is disposed on a lateral surface of a vehicle-body front portion;a reinforcing member that is disposed on an inner side in a vehicle width direction of the fender panel, extends in a vehicle height direction and the vehicle width direction, and supports the fender panel from the inner side in the vehicle width direction;a first engagement portion that is disposed in a top end portion of the reinforcing member and is able to engage with a top end portion of the fender panel;a second engagement portion that is disposed in a bottom end portion of the reinforcing member and is able to engage with a bottom end portion of the fender panel; anda spring portion that is disposed in an intermediate portion in the vehicle height direction of the reinforcing member and biases the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion with an elastic restoring force in the vehicle height direction in which the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are separated from each other in a state in which the first engagement portion and the second engagement ...

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Номер записи: 62
04-02-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210031700A1
Автор: Chirifu Takashi, KITAGAWA Akihiro
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A vehicle body rear structure includes: a rear panel provided in a rear part of a vehicle body; a bumper beam attached to a structural member provided in the rear part of the vehicle body; a sensor holding member attached to the rear panel; and a sensor attached to the sensor holding member and configured to detect surrounding information on a rear side of a vehicle, wherein an entirety of the sensor is positioned more forward than a rear end of the bumper beam, lower than a lower end of the bumper beam, and higher than a departure angle face. 1. A vehicle body rear structure , comprising:a rear panel provided in a rear part of a vehicle body;a bumper beam attached to a structural member provided in the rear part of the vehicle body;a sensor holding member attached to the rear panel; anda sensor attached to the sensor holding member and configured to detect surrounding information on a rear side of a vehicle,wherein an entirety of the sensor is positioned more forward than a rear end of the bumper beam, lower than a lower end of the bumper beam, and higher than a departure angle face.2. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor holding member includes: a first bracket joined to the rear panel; and a second bracket joined to the first bracket and the rear panel and holding the sensor.3. The vehicle body rear structure according to claim 2 , wherein the rear panel includes: an upper vertical part extending substantially vertically; an inclined part extending downward from a lower edge of the upper vertical part and inclined with respect to a fore and aft direction; and a lower vertical part extending downward and substantially vertically from a lower edge of the inclined part claim 2 ,the first bracket is made of a plate and includes: a main part; an upper joined part extending higher than an upper edge of the main part and joined to the inclined part; and a lower joined part extending lower than a lower edge of the main part and joined ...

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Номер записи: 63
04-02-2021 дата публикации

SELF-DIAGNOSING PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210031715A1
Автор: Anger Nicholas J, Feser Michael, Palazzolo Christopher James, Tyroller Tobias
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

A self-diagnosing sensor system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a bumper with fascia material. The sensor system includes an elongated, deflectable cable disposed in the bumper generally adjacent to the fascia material. A tensioning and sensing unit is coupled to each end of the cable and fixed to the vehicle. Each unit includes a tension sensor electrically connected with an ECU of the vehicle such that the ECU receives signals from the tension sensors regarding tension in the cable, indicative of 1) whether the bumper has been impacted based on deflection of the cable from a sensing position, or 2) whether damage to the cable or a tensioning and sensing unit has occurred. 1. A self-diagnosing sensor system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a bumper with fascia material , the sensor system comprising:an elongated, deflectable cable disposed in the bumper generally adjacent to the fascia material, a cable drive member fixed to an associated end of the cable,', 'a biasing member acting on the cable drive member so as to bias the cable to a non-deflected, sensing position, and', 'a tension sensor constructed and arranged to detect tension of the cable,, 'a tensioning and sensing unit coupled to each end of the cable, each tensioning and sensing unit being fixed to the vehicle and comprisingwherein each tension sensor is constructed and arranged to be electrically connected with an ECU such that the ECU can receives signals from the tension sensors regarding tension in the cable, indicative of 1) whether the bumper has been impacted based on deflection of the cable from the sensing position, or 2) whether damage to the cable or a tensioning and sensing unit has occurred.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes the ECU and the ECU includes a processor circuit constructed and arranged to determine whether tension of the cable claim 1 , when in the sensing position as detected by the tension sensors claim 1 , is within a preset range.3. ...

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Номер записи: 64
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for autonomously loading and unloading autonomous vehicles

Номер: US20190033868A1
Автор: David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

An autonomous system for loading or unloading an autonomous vehicle, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, includes one or more module(s) that include at least one of a compartment or a sub-compartment where the module(s) are located in an autonomous vehicle, a robotic movement apparatus configured to autonomously move items to or from the module(s), one or more processors, and at least one memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous system to autonomously move an item, using the robotic movement apparatus, to or from the at least one module of the autonomous vehicle.

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Номер записи: 65
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Advertising on autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle exterior

Номер: US20190034967A1
Автор: Cosimo LEIPOLD, David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu, Pichayut JIRAPINYO
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

Provided herein is an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle fleet comprising a plurality of electric autonomous vehicle for apportioned display of a media, operating autonomously and a fleet management module for coordination of the autonomous vehicle fleet. Each autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle comprising a screen configured to display the media. Activation, deactivation, brightness modification, in combination with specific media selection enables more efficient media display.

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Номер записи: 66
09-02-2017 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20170036623A1
Автор: SUZUMORI Michio
Принадлежит: TOYODA IRON WORKS CO., LTD

A bumper reinforcement comprising an elongated, channel-shaped body member with a bottom portion, sidewall portions, and an open side and a closure member closing the open side of the body member so that the bumper reinforcement has a closed cross section. The closure member provides an impact surface that receives an external impact. The closure member comprises lateral edges and a central portion, the closure member being welded to the body member with the lateral edges of the closure member laid on inner surfaces of open side edges of the sidewall portions of the body member. 1. A bumper reinforcement comprising:an elongated, channel-shaped body member with a bottom portion, sidewall portions, and an open side; anda closure member closing the open side of the body member so that the bumper reinforcement has a closed cross section, wherein the closure member provides an impact surface that receives an external impact,the closure member comprising lateral edges and a central portion, the closure member being welded to the body member with the lateral edges of the closure member laid on inner surfaces of open side edges of the sidewall portions of the body member.2. The bumper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein the bumper reinforcement is disposed in a front or rear of an automobile such that the bumper reinforcement extends along a width of the automobile and that the open side of the body member is directed outward of the automobile.3. The bumper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein the central portion of the closure member is substantially planar and extending in a plane of open side edges of the channel-shaped body member at the closure member claim 1 , and the closure member further comprises a transitional portion between the central portion and each edge portion claim 1 , the transitional portion being recessed toward the bottom portion of the body member.4. The bumper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein no flanges is present at the open side edges of the body ...

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Номер записи: 67
09-02-2017 дата публикации

BUMPER BEAM FOR AUTOMOBILE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BUMPER BEAM, AND STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING BUMPER BEAM IN VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20170036624A1
Автор: Hojo Akira, Kashiwagi Masakazu, Uchida Tadayuki, Yabu Tomoya, Yasuhara Shigeto
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A bumper beam body and upper and lower parts of a flange portion each contain a continuous fiber reinforced polymer layer and a first flange tip portion made of thermoplastic resin that has an L-shaped cross section extending outward in a vertical direction and then curving outward in a vehicle rear-front direction is connected to edges of the flange portion Thereby, even when continuous fibers and matrix resin of the continuous fiber reinforced polymer layer stick out from the edges of the flange portion as flash, this flash can be covered with the first flange tip portion 1. A bumper beam for a vehicle to be disposed in a vehicle widthwise direction , the bumper beam comprising:a bumper beam body that has an elongated body disposed along the vehicle widthwise direction and a U-shaped cross section an inside of which is opened toward a vehicle inner side in a vehicle rear-front direction, an upper edge and a lower edge of the U-shaped cross section extending outward from the bumper beam body, thereby forming a flange portion, said bumper beam body and said flange portion thereof each containing a continuous fiber reinforced polymer layer; anda first flange tip portion that is made of thermoplastic resin and provided to the upper edge and the lower edge of the flange portion such that the first flange tip portion covers the upper edge and the lower edge, the first flange tip portion extending from the upper edge or the lower edge outward in a vertical direction and then curving outward in the vehicle rear-front direction, thereby forming an L-shaped cross section.2. The bumper beam according to claim 1 , whereinsaid bumper beam body and said flange portion each have a two-layered structure comprising said continuous fiber reinforced polymer layer and a discontinuous fiber reinforced polymer layer layered on the continuous fiber reinforced polymer layer, andsaid discontinuous fiber reinforced polymer layer in said flange portion is thicker than said discontinuous ...

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Номер записи: 68
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Deformation Element Arrangement and Motor Vehicle Having a Deformation Element Arrangement

Номер: US20170036625A1
Автор: AKIF Oeztzan, FICHTINGER Gerhard, RIEDL Wilhelm
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A deformation element arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle, having a deformation element and a vibration-generating device. The vibration-generating device is arranged and designed in such a way that the deformation element, when required, can be set in vibration so that a deformation behavior and/or a flow behavior of the deformation element is/can be varied in accordance with a request condition. 1. A deformation element arrangement for a motor vehicle , comprising:a deformation element, anda vibration-generating device coupled with the deformation element, whereinthe vibration-generating device is arranged and constructed such that, when required, the deformation element is set in vibration so that a deformation behavior and/or a flow behavior of the deformation element is varied in accordance with a requirement condition.2. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe deformation element is mountable on the motor vehicle and is constructed such that, in an event of a collision of the motor vehicle with a pedestrian, the deformation element dampens an impact of the pedestrian onto the motor vehicle.3. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 2 , whereinthe deformation element is adapted for being arranged on a forward vehicle end and/or on a rearward vehicle end.4. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 3 , whereinthe deformation element is adapted to be arranged on a bumper cross member.5. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 3 , whereinthe deformation element is adapted to be arranged between a bumper covering and a bumper cross member.6. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 5 ,wherein the deformation element extends essentially over an entire width of the bumper cross member.7. The deformation element arrangement according to claim 4 ,wherein the deformation element extends essentially over an entire width of the bumper cross member.8. The deformation element ...

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Номер записи: 69
09-02-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170036699A1
Автор: ASAI Tetsuya
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

The present invention provides a vehicle frame structure including: a pair of right and left side rails; a cross member that bridges the side rails in the vehicle width direction; a bumper reinforcement that is placed on the front side of the side rails; load bearing portions that are disposed at vehicle width direction outer side surfaces of the side rails; curved portions that are disposed in the bumper reinforcement, curve toward the vehicle rear side heading outward in the vehicle width direction in sections of the bumper reinforcement at the vehicle width direction outer sides of the side rails; and projecting portions that are secured to rear surfaces of the curved portions of the bumper reinforcement, that project toward the vehicle rear side, that are placed with gaps between them and the load bearing portions. 1. A vehicle frame structure comprising:a pair of right and left side rails that are placed at vehicle width direction outer sides and extend along a vehicle front and rear direction;a cross member that bridges vehicle front portion sides of the pair of right and left side rails in a vehicle width direction;a bumper reinforcement that is placed at a vehicle front and rear direction front side of the side rails and extends in the vehicle width direction;load bearing portions that are disposed at vehicle width direction outer side surfaces of the side rails in joint sections between the side rails and the cross member;curved portions that are disposed at the bumper reinforcement, that curve toward a vehicle rear side heading outward in the vehicle width direction in sections of the bumper reinforcement at the vehicle width direction outer sides of the side rails, and that have a shape which, in a case in which a load from a vehicle front end portion has been input to a section of the bumper reinforcement at a vehicle width direction inner side of the side rails, opens toward a vehicle front end portion side; andprojecting portions that are secured to ...

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Номер записи: 70
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Cast Bumper System And Method Of Manufacturing Same

Номер: US20180037179A1
Автор: Brady Jeremiah John, Jones Mark Justin, Mellis Jeffrey Jay, Steinebach Edward Karl, Winfree Richard Lee, Womack Darren Andrew
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A bumper system including a bumper beam being cast from metal having a front panel and a back panel, extending between a first bumper beam end and a second bumper beam end. A plurality of reinforcing ribs integrally cast with the bumper beam extends between the front panel and the back panel defining a non-uniform cross-sectional profile along a portion of the bumper beam. The front panel includes a front center portion disposed between a pair of front side portions. The back panel includes a back center portion disposed between a pair of back side portions. The front center portion has a front center portion thickness greater than a back center portion thickness. Each of the front side portions has a front side portion thickness being less than a back side portion thickness of adjacent one of the back side portions. Method of manufacturing the bumper system is provided. 1. A bumper system comprising:a bumper beam being cast from metal and having a front panel and a back panel extending in spaced relationship to one another between a first bumper beam end and a second bumper beam end,a plurality of reinforcing ribs integrally cast with said bumper beam and extending between said front panel and said back panel for providing structural rigidity to said bumper beam, andsaid plurality of reinforcing ribs defining a non-uniform cross-sectional profile along at least a portion of said bumper beam.2. The system as set forth in wherein said plurality of reinforcing ribs define a plurality of pockets varying in quantity as said plurality of reinforcing ribs extend longitudinally between a first profile end disposed relative to said first bumper beam end and a second profile end disposed relative to said second bumper beam end to establish said non-uniform cross-section profile.3. The system as set forth in wherein said plurality of reinforcing ribs includes a top reinforcing rib and a bottom reinforcing rib disposed in spaced relationship to one another and extending ...

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Номер записи: 71
12-02-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150042124A1
Автор: Hyodo Hiroki, Nomura Kenta, TANAKA Motoyuki
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In a vehicle front structure, a spacer protruding outwardly in a vehicle width direction from a front end of a side rail portion of a suspension member is extended toward a vehicle-width outer side relative to a front side member. Accordingly, when a vehicle has a short overlap collision with a barrier, it is possible to disperse a collision load from the barrier to the suspension member via the spacer. Besides, since the side rail portion of the suspension member is placed on the vehicle-width outer side relative to the power unit, it is possible to disperse the collision load to a power-unit side via the suspension member. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a power unit provided in a vehicle front portion;a front side member placed on a vehicle-width outer side relative to the power unit;a suspension member placed on a vehicle lower side below the front side member, the suspension member including a side rail portion placed on the vehicle-width outer side relative to the power unit; anda load transmission portion protruding from a front end of the side rail portion toward the vehicle-width outer side, the load transmission portion being extended toward the vehicle-width outer side relative to the front side member.2. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein:the load transmission portion is provided with a reinforcing portion, the reinforcing portion increasing a rigidity with respect to a load along a vehicle horizontal direction.3. The vehicle front structure according to claim 2 , wherein:the load transmission portion includes an outer wall formed in a hollow shape; andthe reinforcing portion is a reinforcing plate attached to an inner side of the outer wall.4. The vehicle front structure according to claim 1 , wherein:at least a vehicle-width outer surface of a front side of the load transmission portion is inclined or curved outwardly in a vehicle width direction as the vehicle-width outer surface extends toward a vehicle rear side.5. ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-02-2019 дата публикации

CELLULAR STRUCTURES WITH EIGHT-SIDED CELLS

Номер: US20190039541A1
Автор: Tyan Tau
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A strengthening member for an automobile includes a cellular structure having a plurality of cells. A cross section of each cell has eight sidewalls interconnected at eight corners to define a closed polygon. The sidewalls define eight internal angles located at the corners. Two of the internal angles are acute and two of the internal angles are reflex. 1. A strengthening member for an automobile comprising:a cellular structure including a plurality of cells, a cross section of each cell having eight sidewalls interconnected at eight corners to define a closed polygon, the sidewalls define eight internal angles located at the corners, wherein two of the internal angles are acute and two of the internal angles are reflex.2. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein four of the internal angles are obtuse.3. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the cells defines a lateral centerline and is symmetrical about the lateral centerline.4. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the sidewalls are straight.5. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein a first sidewall of the sidewalls extends between one of the reflex angles and one of the acute angles claim 1 , and a second sidewall of the sidewalls extends between the other of the reflex angles and the other of the acute angles claim 1 , wherein the first and second sidewalls have a same cross-sectional length.6. The strengthening member of claim 5 , wherein four of the internal angles are obtuse claim 5 , and wherein a third sidewall of the sidewalls extends between two of the four obtuse angles and a fourth sidewall of the sidewalls extends between the other two of the four obtuse angles claim 5 , and the third and fourth sidewalls have a same cross-sectional length.7. The strengthening member of claim 6 , wherein a fifth sidewall of the sidewalls extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and a sixth of the sidewalls extends between the third sidewall and the fourth ...

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Номер записи: 73
06-02-2020 дата публикации

BEAM WITH TORSIONAL DEFORMATION AND MULTI-GEOMETRY CROSS-SECTION

Номер: US20200039458A1
Автор: Baviskar Tushar, Gumpina Krishna Kishore
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A beam configured to couple to a vehicle includes end areas comprising end midpoints that are equidistant from a top face and a bottom face on a vertical axis when the beam is positioned on a vehicle, and a central area positioned between the end areas, the central area having a central area midpoint that is equidistant from the top face and the bottom face on the vertical axis when the beam is positioned on a vehicle and that is positioned in the center of the beam along the longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the beam passes through the end area, wherein the central area is capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis when the beam is impacted by an applied force. 1. A beam configured to couple to a vehicle , comprising:a first end area comprising a first end midpoint equidistant from a top face and a bottom face on a vertical axis when the beam is positioned on the vehicle;a second end area comprising a second end midpoint equidistant from the top face and the bottom face on the vertical axis when the beam is positioned on the vehicle;a central area positioned between the first end area and the second end area, the central area having a central area midpoint that is equidistant from the top face and the bottom face on the vertical axis when the beam is positioned on the vehicle and that is positioned in the center of the beam along a longitudinal axis;an inner surface; andan outer surface;wherein the longitudinal axis of the beam passes through the first end area and the second end area;wherein the central area is capable of rotating about the longitudinal axis when the beam is impacted by an applied force.2. The beam according to claim 1 , wherein a cross-section portion of the beam taken along a line from the inner surface to the outer surface varies along the length of the beam.3. The beam according to claims 1 , wherein the central area comprises a cross-sectional geometry comprising a box section claims 1 , a triangular section claims 1 , or a ...

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Номер записи: 74
06-02-2020 дата публикации

DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING ROBOT VEHICLES WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL COMPARTMENTS

Номер: US20200039465A1
Автор: Ferguson David, RANSOHOFF Nan, Zhu Jiajun
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An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a conveyance system and a compartment coupled to the conveyance system. The conveyance system autonomously drives the autonomous robotic vehicle between one or more storage locations and one or more delivery locations. The compartment receives one or more items stored at the one more storage locations. The compartment includes a temperature control module configured to maintain the compartment within a predetermined temperature range to provide temperature control for the one or more items as the conveyance system drives between the one or more storage locations and the one or more delivery locations. 1. An autonomous vehicle comprising:a conveyance system configured to autonomously drive the autonomous robotic vehicle between a first location and a second location; andat least one storage compartment, the at least one storage compartment including at least one sub-compartment, the at least one storage compartment being removable from the autonomous vehicle for selective replacement of the at least one storage compartment, the at least one sub-compartment configured to receive at least one item at the first location, the at least one storage compartment being operatively coupled to a temperature control module configured to maintain the at least one compartment within a predetermined temperature range to provide temperature control for the at least one item as the conveyance system drives the autonomous vehicle between the first location and the second location.2. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one item is a grocery item.3. The autonomous vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first location is a grocery storage location.4. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one item is a food item.5. The autonomous vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the temperature control module is configured to maintain the at least one sub-compartment within the ...

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Номер записи: 75
18-02-2021 дата публикации

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MECHANISMS ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Номер: US20210046897A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Smith Russell, Vines Nick, Zhu Jiajun
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An autonomous robot vehicle includes a front side and an energy absorbing system. The front side includes a front bumper and a front face including a frame defining a cavity. The energy absorbing system includes an energy absorbing member mounted in the cavity of the frame, and an inflatable airbag. The energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle. The inflatable airbag is mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle such that when the inflatable airbag is deployed, the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle. 1. An autonomous robot vehicle comprising:a front side including a front bumper facing a first direction and a front face including a frame; andan energy absorbing system comprising an energy absorbing member mounted on the frame of the front face, wherein the energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle, and wherein the energy absorbing member faces the first direction and extends between a top portion of the front side and a top portion of a recess defining at least one cavity having a first side facing the first direction that is covered by a lens.2. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes an inflatable airbag mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle claim 1 , and wherein when the inflatable airbag is deployed claim 1 , the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle.3. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes an interior airbag disposed within a storage compartment of the autonomous robot vehicle.4. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the energy absorbing system further includes detection sensors configured to detect obstacles in a direction of travel of the autonomous robot vehicle.5. The autonomous robot vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 76
18-02-2016 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE ENERGY ABSORBER FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20160046249A1
Автор: BHATTACHARJEE SUDIP SANKAR, Cheng James Chih, Farooq Iskander, Faruque Mohammed Omar, Sundararajan Srinivasan
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An energy absorption system comprises a vehicle bumper, an energy absorption member attached to the vehicle bumper, and a plurality of ribs having respective first ends that are hingedly attached to the energy absorption member. The ribs extend between the energy absorption member and the bumper. The ribs may be actuated based on the speed information from the onboard vehicle communication network. 1. An energy absorption system , comprising:a vehicle bumper;an energy absorption member attached to the vehicle bumper; anda plurality of ribs having respective first ends that are hingedly attached to the energy absorption member;wherein the ribs extend between the energy absorption member and the bumper.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one pull bar fixedly attached to respective second ends of the ribs.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a cable claim 2 , wherein the cable is threaded through one of an opening in the energy absorption member and openings in the ribs claim 2 , and further wherein first and second ends of the cable are attached to first and second ends of the at least one pull bar claim 2 , respectively.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a motorized pulley claim 3 , wherein the cable is moved when the pulley is actuated such that the pull bar is moved claim 3 , thereby moving the second ends of the ribs.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein each of the second ends of the ribs is provided with an opening to accommodate the at least one pull bar.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the at least one pull bar includes a plurality of first portions having a first diameter claim 5 , and a plurality of portions having a second diameter that is reduced with respect to the first diameter claim 5 , and further wherein the second diameter is equal to or larger than a diameter of the opening in each of the second ends of the ribs.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pull bar is two pull bars.8. The system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-03-2022 дата публикации

BUMPER ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20220063529A1
Автор: Barman Amlanjyoti, Heo Changyoung, Jamison Donald M., Vaddiraju Srinivasa Rao, Virupaksha Vinayshankar L., Winch Trevor T., Wright Jacob
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An automotive vehicle includes a body having fore and aft portions. The vehicle includes a bumper beam coupled to the vehicle body proximate the fore portion and a heat exchanger disposed aft of the bumper beam. A fascia assembly is coupled to the vehicle body and extends about the bumper beam. The fascia assembly includes a fascia inlet configured to direct an airflow from the exterior of the fascia assembly to the interior of the fascia assembly. An energy absorption member is disposed between the fascia and the bumper beam. An air passage extends through at least one of the bumper beam and the energy absorption member. The air passage extends from an air passage inlet to an air passage outlet. The air passage inlet is positioned downstream of the fascia inlet with respect to the airflow, and the air passage outlet being positioned upstream of the heat exchanger. 1. An automotive vehicle comprising:a vehicle body having a fore portion and an aft portion;a bumper beam coupled to the vehicle body proximate the fore portion;a heat exchanger disposed aft of the bumper beam;a fascia assembly coupled to the vehicle body and extending about the bumper beam, the fascia assembly including a fascia inlet configured to direct an airflow from the exterior of the fascia assembly to the interior of the fascia assembly;an energy absorption member disposed between the fascia and the bumper beam; andan air passage extending through at least one of the bumper beam and the energy absorption member, the air passage extending from an air passage inlet to an air passage outlet, the air passage inlet being positioned downstream of the fascia inlet with respect to the airflow, the air passage outlet being positioned upstream of the heat exchanger.2. The automotive vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the energy absorption member includes a first surface claim 1 , a second surface claim 1 , and a body extending from the first surface to the second surface claim 1 , the air passage inlet being ...

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Номер записи: 78
03-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220063530A1
Автор: Frost Georg, Hitz Andreas, Lohberg Mathias, Schroeter Martin
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A vehicle component for a vehicle has a component body which extends longitudinally in a longitudinal direction, wherein the component body has deformation zones which are spatially distributed in the longitudinal direction and are formed in the component body of sheet metal material. At least two locally distributed and spaced-apart deformation zones have different tensile strengths configured to influence a deformation course of the component body upon a force acting on the component body. 1. A vehicle component , comprising:a component body extends longitudinally in a longitudinal direction, wherein the component body has locally distributed deformation zones in the longitudinal direction, wherein the locally distributed deformation zones are formed in the component body from sheet material, wherein at least two of the locally distributed deformation zones are spaced apart and have different tensile strengths in respect to each other configured to influence a deformation course of the component body upon a force acting on the component body, wherein a tensile strength of each of the locally distributed deformation zones is different from a tensile strength of the component body outside a respective locally distributed deformation zone.2. The vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the component body having the locally distributed deformation zones is formed in one piece and without interruption from the sheet material.3. The vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the component body having the locally distributed deformation zones is formed from at least two mutually joined sheet metal blanks.4. The vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the tensile strengths of at least two successive locally distributed deformation zones are decreasing or are increasing in the longitudinal direction of the component body.5. The vehicle component of claim 1 , wherein the tensile strengths of the locally distributed deformation zones differ by at least 20 MPa.6. The vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 79
03-03-2022 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT FOR INTEGRATION INTO A VEHICLE FRONT ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING A SENSOR-BEARING MOUNTING PLATE

Номер: US20220063531A1
Автор: Ginja Stephane
Принадлежит: COMPAGNIE PLASTIC OMNIUM

Bumper reinforcement produced by molding a thermoplastic material and intended to be integrated into a motor vehicle front assembly between a bumper and a technical part. The bumper reinforcement comprises at least one mounting plate that is intended to bear at least one sensor, said mounting plate being integrally formed with said bumper reinforcement and connected by its perimeter thereto via a fragile material bridge such that, in the event of a frontal impact resulting in deformation of the bumper reinforcement and impacting the mounting plate, the mounting plate detaches fully or partially from the bumper reinforcement under the effect of the rupture of the material bridge. 1. A bumper reinforcement that is produced by molding a thermoplastic material and intended to be integrated into a front assembly for a motor vehicle between a bumper and a technical part , characterized in that the bumper reinforcement comprises at least one mounting plate that is intended to support at least one sensor , is integral with said bumper reinforcement , and is linked by its perimeter to the latter via a fragile material bridge such that , in the event of a frontal crash that results in deformation of the bumper reinforcement and impacts the mounting plate , the mounting plate detaches fully or partially from the bumper reinforcement under the effect of the rupture of the material bridge.2. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein the material bridge is formed by an alternation of at least one first zone (Z) claim 1 , in which the material bridge has a thickness (e) that is less than or equal to the thickness (e) of the wall of the mounting plate and greater than or equal to an intermediate thickness (e) that is strictly less than the thickness (e) of the wall of said mounting plate (e≤e≤e) claim 1 , and at least one second zone (Z) in which the material bridge has a thickness (e) that is less than or equal to the intermediate thickness (e) and greater than or ...

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Номер записи: 80
25-02-2016 дата публикации

OUTER PANEL COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160052472A1
Автор: Rieser Wolfgang
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The invention relates to an outer panel component of a motor vehicle, particularly a bumper for connection to sheet metal of the outer panel of a motor vehicle, the body shell of which has a mounting surface for connecting the outer panel component. The mounting surface runs from the outer side (A) of the motor vehicle to the inner side (I) and a leg, likewise running to the inner side (I), of the outer panel component run approximately in a parallel direction to the mounting surface. From the outside (A) at least to the inner end of the first region, the adjacent surface is free of burrs, caused by tool parting (W) for example, and following the first region, the adjacent surface assuming an increasing distance from the mounting surface in a second region, and runs downwards with clearance to a separation region. 111-. (canceled)12. An outer panel component of a motor vehicle , especially a bumper for connecting to an outer paneling of a motor vehicle body , comprising:a leg, with a portion of the leg oriented towards an inside of the vehicle body and divided into several sectors, wherein the portion of the leg forms a connection to the outer paneling of the vehicle, wherein a mounting surface of a metal sheet of the outer vehicle paneling and an adjacent surface of the leg portion and the mounting surface both extend in substantially parallel direction across a first sector of the leg portion from a relative outside position to a relative inside position of the vehicle, wherein the first sector up to the relative inside position is free of any burrs resulting from tool parting and the adjacent surface in a following second sector of the leg portion extends at an increasing distance to the mounting surface ending in a clearance that extends into a tool parting sector.13. The outer panel component of claim 12 , wherein the tool parting sector is configured as a clearance pocket and following the pocket towards the inside includes a bulge shaped with rounded flanks ...

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Номер записи: 81
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Tubular Beam For A Vehicle

Номер: US20210053517A1
Автор: Baas Douglas S., Jasman Shawn R., Matecki Joseph R.
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A multi-tubular beam for a vehicle, such as a vehicle structure or a bumper reinforcement, includes an elongated beam formed with a metal sheet. The metal sheet has a central section and outer sections extending along a length of the metal sheet. The outer sections are disposed in opposing directions from the outer edges of the central section to provide adjacent first and second tubular portions. The central section forms a common center wall between the adjacent first and second tubular portions. A first edge portion of the metal sheet is disposed along and in parallel alignment with the center wall. The first edge portion is attached to the center wall at a first weld joint to form the first tubular portion. The first weld joint includes a weld material that extends through a thickness of the center wall and into a thickness of the first edge portion. 1. A multi-tubular beam for a vehicle , the multi-tubular beam comprising:an elongated beam comprising a metal sheet having a central section and outer sections extending from opposing outer edges of the central section along a length of the metal sheet, the outer sections having bends along the length that dispose the outer sections in opposing directions from the outer edges of the central section to provide adjacent first and second tubular portions that extend along the central section of the metal sheet, the central section forming a common center wall between the adjacent first and second tubular portions;wherein a first edge portion of the metal sheet is disposed along and in parallel alignment with the center wall, the first edge portion attached to the center wall at a first weld joint to form the first tubular portion, the first weld joint comprising a weld material that extends through a thickness of the center wall and into a thickness of the first edge portion; andwherein a second edge portion of the metal sheet is disposed against a side wall of the first tubular portion, the second edge portion ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Mounting arrangement for coupling a bumper beam to a crash box and side rail of a vehicle

Номер: US20210053519A1
Автор: Daniel Karlsson
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp

A bumper assembly for a vehicle, the bumper assembly including: a side rail; a bumper beam assembly coupled to the side rail; and a crush can assembly adapted to couple the bumper beam assembly to the side rail, the crush can assembly including: a box structure including a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion of the box structure is adapted to be coupled to the side rail; and a mounting bracket coupled to the front portion of the box structure, wherein the mounting bracket is adapted to be coupled to the bumper beam assembly. The mounting bracket includes a planar structure that is coupled to the front portion of the box structure and one or more bracket members that protrude substantially perpendicularly from the planar structure, wherein each of the one or more bracket members is adapted to be coupled to the bumper beam assembly.

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Номер записи: 83
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Energy Absorber for Sensor Protection

Номер: US20210053521A1
Автор: Carrillo Fernandez Omar Fernando, Rahman Md Hafizur
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A vehicle includes: a bumper assembly defining opposite lateral ends and an overall width extending therebetween, the bumper assembly defining a recessed area located between the opposite lateral ends thereof; an electronic sensor supported by the bumper assembly in cantilevered relation; and an energy absorber positioned within the recessed area to protect the electronic sensor and reduce dislocation of the electronic sensor by absorbing energy resulting from an impact between the vehicle and an external object. The energy absorber defines opposite lateral ends and an overall width extending therebetween less than that the overall width of the bumper assembly such that the opposite lateral ends of the energy absorber are spaced inwardly from the opposite lateral ends of the bumper assembly. 1. A vehicle comprising:a bumper assembly defining opposite lateral ends and an overall width extending therebetween, the bumper assembly defining a recessed area located between the opposite lateral ends thereof;an electronic sensor supported by the bumper assembly in cantilevered relation; andan energy absorber positioned within the recessed area to protect the electronic sensor and reduce dislocation of the electronic sensor by absorbing energy resulting from an impact between the vehicle and an external object, the energy absorber defining opposite lateral ends and an overall width extending therebetween less than the overall width of the bumper assembly such that the opposite lateral ends of the energy absorber are spaced inwardly from the opposite lateral ends of the bumper assembly.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor extends forwardly of the bumper assembly.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the electronic sensor is connected to an upper surface of the bumper assembly.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor defines an overall width less than the overall width of the energy absorber.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the bumper ...

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Номер записи: 84
13-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200047696A1
Автор: ATSUMI Hyuga, HASHIDA Shigenori, Nakamura Kentaro
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A vehicle front structure includes a first bumper reinforcement, a pair of right and left front side members respectively disposed on a vehicle rear side of outer portions of the first bumper reinforcement in a vehicle width direction, an apron upper member, a first crash box interposed between the first bumper reinforcement and the front side member, a cross member coupling together front ends of the pair of right and left front side members in the vehicle width direction, and a high-voltage component disposed on the vehicle rear side of and at a distance from the cross member. The first crash box is configured to undergo compressive deformation when a load equal to or larger than a predetermined value is input from the first bumper reinforcement. 1. A vehicle front structure comprising:a first bumper reinforcement disposed on a front-end side of a vehicle body front part, with a longitudinal direction oriented in a vehicle width direction;a pair of right and left front side members respectively disposed on a vehicle rear side of outer portions of the first bumper reinforcement in the vehicle width direction, the pair of right and left front side members being provided so as to incline outward in the vehicle width direction while extending toward a vehicle front side;an apron upper member having an elongated shape of which a rear part is located on an outer side in the vehicle width direction as well as a vehicle upper side of the front side member and extends along a vehicle front-rear direction, a front lower end of the apron upper member being connected to a front end side of the front side member;a first crash box interposed between the first bumper reinforcement and the front side member, the first crash box being configured to undergo compressive deformation when a load equal to or larger than a predetermined value is input from the first bumper reinforcement;a cross member coupling together front ends of the pair of right and left front side members in the ...

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Номер записи: 85
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Protective Helmet

Номер: US20170050593A1
Автор: Phipps Charles Edward, Phipps Emerson Spalding
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A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. 1. A protective member for a vehicle that absorbs energy from an impact comprising:an outer layer rigidly connected to said vehicle;an inner layer forming a passenger cabin and connected to said outer layer by multiple connectors wherein each said connector has a longitudinal axis;each of said connectors being under tension along said longitudinal axis;wherein at least one connector absorbs energy during an impact by resisting further tension along said longitudinal axis as said connector is stretched generally along said longitudinal axis; andwherein said connectors allow said outer layer and said inner layer to move relative to each other.2. The protective member of further comprising an adjustor coupled to at least one of said connectors that allows for the increase and/or decrease in the amount of tension of said connector.3. The protective member of further comprising a dynamic impact response system comprising:a motion sensor to detect information;a communication link between said motion sensor and said adjustor;a monitoring device coupled to said communication link to assess said information and instruct said adjustor to increase or decrease the amount of tension on said connector.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
03-03-2016 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT BEAM WITH VARIED BENDING MOMENT

Номер: US20160059812A1
Автор: Johnson Thomas J., Malkowski Brian E., Oxley Brian P.
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A bumper reinforcement beam includes a beam having a length and mounts at ends of the beam and cross sectional shapes at various locations along the length, including a first cross sectional shape near ends of the beam providing a first bending moment and a second cross sectional shape at a center of the beam providing a second bending moment different than the first bending moment, and further including intermediate cross sectional shapes between the ends and center having intermediate bending moments between the first and second bending moments. The cross sections may define open C-shapes or may include a tubular shape. 1. A bumper reinforcement beam comprising:a beam having a length with a longitudinal curvature between ends of the beam, the beam comprising a single sheet of metal that is formed to include (i) a front wall that extends the length of the beam with a substantially constant height and (ii) top and bottom walls that extend rearward from respective top and bottom portions of the front wall along the length of the beam;wherein, at a center longitudinal section of the beam, the top and bottom walls extend rearward a greater distance than at the ends of the beam;wherein end longitudinal sections of the beam, on opposing sides of the center longitudinal section, each include a mounting portion configured to mount the beam to a vehicle frame;wherein, at the end longitudinal sections of the beam, rear portions of the top and bottom walls of the beam each include an edge of the sheet of metal that forms the beam;wherein, at the end longitudinal sections of the beam, the top and bottom walls each taper in depth, as defined by the edge of the sheet of metal, away from the center longitudinal section of the beam toward the ends of the beam; andwherein a first cross sectional shape of the beam taken at the end longitudinal section of the beam has a first bending moment and a second cross sectional shape taken at the center longitudinal section of the beam has a ...

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Номер записи: 87
21-02-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE INCORPORATING A DEFORMABLE FRONT FRAME STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190054875A1
Автор: BERNDTSSON Christer, EHN Joakim
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A vehicle, including: an electric motor operatively connected to at least one driving wheel of the vehicle, and a frame structure including first and second side members extending in a longitudinal direction along opposite sides of the vehicle and at least one cross member extending in a transversal direction of the vehicle and being connected to the first and second side members, wherein the electric motor is supported by the frame structure such that the electric motor is arranged in a front portion of the vehicle in association with a pair of front wheels of the vehicle, and wherein each of the side members, at least along a deformable section thereof, is configured to deform by bending in an inwards and/or outwards transversal direction when compressed by a longitudinally directed force exceeding a threshold value, such as in case the vehicle is subject to a sufficiently energetic frontal collision. 1. A vehicle , comprising:an electric motor operatively connected to at least one driving wheel of the vehicle, anda frame structure comprising first and second side members extending in a longitudinal direction along opposite sides of the vehicle and at least one cross member extending in a transversal direction of the vehicle and being connected to the first and second side members,wherein the electric motor is supported by the frame structure such that the electric motor is arranged in a front portion of the vehicle in association with a pair of front wheels of the vehicle,wherein each of the side members, at least along a deformable section thereof, is configured to deform by bending in an inwards and/or outwards transversal direction when compressed by a longitudinally directed force exceeding a threshold value, such as in case the vehicle is subject to a sufficiently energetic frontal collision,wherein a first cross member extends between the first and second side members at the deformable section thereof, andwherein the electric motor is supported by the first ...

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Номер записи: 88
21-02-2019 дата публикации

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MECHANISMS ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

Номер: US20190054876A1
Автор: Ferguson David, Smith Russell, Vines Nick, Zhu Jiajun
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An autonomous robot vehicle includes a front side and an energy absorbing system. The front side includes a front bumper and a front face including a frame defining a cavity. The energy absorbing system includes an energy absorbing member mounted in the cavity of the frame, and an inflatable airbag. The energy absorbing member is configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle. The inflatable airbag is mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle such that when the inflatable airbag is deployed, the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle. 1. An autonomous robot vehicle comprising:a front side including a front bumper and a front face including a frame; and an energy absorbing member mounted on the frame of the front face, the energy absorbing member configured to reduce impact on an object struck by the autonomous robot vehicle; and', 'an inflatable airbag mounted on the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle such that when the inflatable airbag is deployed, the inflatable airbag is external to the autonomous robot vehicle., 'an energy absorbing system including2. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing member is compressible.3. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the energy absorbing member is formed of foam.4. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a support member configured to support and retain the energy absorbing member in a cavity defined in the frame.5. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing member has a profile conforming to a contour of the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle.6. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the front side of the autonomous robot vehicle defines a recess including cavities.7. The autonomous robot vehicle according to claim 6 , wherein the front side further includes a headlamp assembly ...

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Номер записи: 89
05-03-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY FRAME STRUCTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150061320A1
Автор: Yabu Tomoya, Yasuhara Shigeto
Принадлежит: Honday Motor Co., Ltd.

In a vehicle body frame structure, a bumper beam extending in the vehicle width direction, and lower members extending forwardly from the front ends of upper members, are connected to the front ends of bumper beam extensions, which are made of a fiber-reinforced resin and extend forwardly from front ends of front side frames, and the front end faces of the pair of left and right bumper beam extensions, and the front face of the bumper beam are curved into a U-shape pointing toward the front of the vehicle body. Thus, is it possible to reduce the weight of the vehicle body frame in the front part of the motor vehicle, to transmit to the bumper beam extensions a collision load inputted even into the bumper beam or inputted even into the front parts of the lower members, and to reduce the dimensions of the vehicle body front part. 18-. (canceled)9. A vehicle body frame structure of a motor vehicle in which a bumper beam disposed in a vehicle width direction is connected to an impact absorbing member made of a fiber-reinforced resin and disposed in a vehicle body fore-and-aft direction , and a collision load inputted into the bumper beam is absorbed by crumpling of the impact absorbing member , whereina main body part of the impact absorbing member is formed so as to have an S-shaped cross section while comprising a first side wall, a second side wall and a third side wall, which are disposed substantially parallel to each other, a first bottom wall connecting end parts on one side of the first side wall and the second side wall, and a second bottom wall connecting end parts on the other side of the third side wall and the second side wall,the first side wall, the first bottom wall and the second side wall being connected via a first rib forming an X-shape when viewed in the vehicle width direction, and the third side wall, the second bottom wall and the second side wall being connected via a second rib forming an X-shape when viewed in the vehicle width direction.10. ...

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Номер записи: 90
05-03-2015 дата публикации

IMPACT ABSORBER

Номер: US20150061322A1
Автор: TAMADA Teruo, Tani Naoto
Принадлежит: KYORAKU CO., LTD .

Provided is an impact absorber capable of effectively absorbing impact even if an impact receiving position deviates from a desired position. An impact absorber according to an aspect of the present disclosure has a front wall for receiving impact, a rear wall opposed to the front wall, and surrounding walls for connecting the circumferences of the front wall and the rear wall, wherein thin portions are formed at corner portions for connecting the front wall and the surrounding walls. 1. An impact absorber comprising:a front wall for receiving impact,a rear wall opposed to the front wall,surrounding walls for connecting the circumferences of the front wall and the rear wall, anda parting line passing through the front wall and the rear wall, whereinthin portions are formed at corners for connecting the front wall and the surrounding walls.2. An impact absorber comprising:a front wall for receiving impact,a rear wall opposed to the front wall,surrounding walls for connecting the circumferences of the front wall and the rear wall, anda parting line passing through the front wall and the rear wall, whereingroove-shaped ribs extending from the front wall toward the rear wall are formed on the surrounding walls, andthin portions are formed at the ribs.3. The impact absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the thin portions is in the range of 30 to 70% of the average thickness of the wall portions of the impact absorber.4. The impact absorber according to claim 2 , wherein the ribs are bent.5. The impact absorber according to claim 2 , wherein the ribs are bent between the front wall and the rear wall so as to become convex in directions away from the surrounding walls opposed to each other.6. The impact absorber according to claim 5 , wherein the ribs are formed of a first groove-shaped rib and a second groove-shaped rib dented toward the surrounding walls opposed to each other between the front wall and the rear wall and have portions bent so as to ...

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Номер записи: 91
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle

Номер: US20190054956A1
Автор: Lars Stenvall
Принадлежит: Volvo Car Corp

A vehicle comprising: at least one electric motor configured for driving the vehicle; a battery pack configured to supply the electric motor with electric power for driving the vehicle; a vehicle body frame structure configured to form a main supporting structure of the vehicle; and a collision energy absorbing system configured to absorb collision energy in the event of an accident. The collision energy absorbing system comprises a first absorbing structure that is positioned between the battery pack and a front of the vehicle, wherein the first absorbing structure is configured to, in case the vehicle is subject to a head-on collision with an object, act against said object and absorb all or most of a collision energy of the battery pack without transferring said battery pack collision energy to the vehicle body frame structure.

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Номер записи: 92
01-03-2018 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE AND FASTENING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180056905A1
Автор: SCHULZ MARKUS
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A motor vehicle includes a vehicle body, a bumper cover, and a fastening device for attaching the bumper cover to the vehicle body. The fastening device has a triangular shape and includes a restraining member, a fastener configured to secure the restraining member to the vehicle body, and a pivot member articulated to the restraining member for swinging about a pivot. The pivot member has a pivot-distal end which is supported on the restraining member via a support member which is angled in relation to the pivot member. The support member is configured to undergo a deformation, when a force is applied upon the bumper cover in a vehicle longitudinal direction and transferred onto the fastening device, thereby causing the pivot member to swing about the pivot against the restraining member. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body;a bumper cover; anda fastening device attaching the bumper cover to the vehicle body, said fastening device having a triangular shape and including a restraining member, a fastener configured to secure the restraining member to the vehicle body, a pivot member coupled to the bumper cover and having an end articulated to the restraining member via a pivot, and a support member angled in relation to the pivot member and supporting a pivot-distal end of the pivot member on the restraining member, said support member being configured to undergo a deformation, when a force is applied upon the bumper cover in a vehicle longitudinal direction and transferred onto the fastening device, thereby causing the pivot member to swing about the pivot against the restraining member.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the pivot is an articulated joint or a hinge connection.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the support member has a predetermined breaking point or is supported on the retraining member via a predetermined breaking point claim 1 , with the support member being deformable via the predetermined breaking point claim 1 , when the ...

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Номер записи: 93
01-03-2018 дата публикации

FRONTAL SHIELD SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20180056906A1
Автор: Baccouche Mohamed Ridha, Wu Fubang
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A front end structure is disclosed for a vehicle to enhance vehicle compatibility performance. The front end structure includes a bumper disposed behind a front fascia panel. Crush cans are attached between the bumper and a frame rail. A shield is attached to the bumper that extends above the bumper and below the bumper to spread deformation caused by the crush cans and bumper of a deformable barrier in a collision to areas above and below the bumper. 1. A front end structure for a vehicle comprising:a front fascia;a bumper disposed behind the front fascia;a crush can attached between the bumper and a frame member; anda shield attached to the bumper that extends above the bumper and below the bumper to spread deformation of a deformable barrier caused by the crush can above and below the bumper in response to an impact with the deformable barrier.2. The front end structure of wherein the shield includes a plurality of vertically extending ribs that extend above and below the bumper.3. The front end structure of wherein the ribs are spaced apart by planar sections that extend in a vertical plane parallel to a front surface of the bumper.4. The front end structure of wherein the ribs are contiguous with the planar sections at top and bottom distal edges of the shield and extend in a rearward direction as they approach the bumper.5. The front end structure of wherein the ribs are planar ribs offset in a longitudinal direction relative to the planar sections.6. The front end structure of wherein the shield has a central transversely extending central section is mechanically attached to the bumper.7. The front end structure of wherein the shield extends above the bumper to a hood support frame.8. The front end structure of wherein the shield extends below the bumper to a sub-frame that supports an engine of the vehicle.9. The front end structure of wherein the shield extends below the bumper to a sub-frame that supports an engine of the vehicle.10. The front end ...

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Номер записи: 94
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Protection device for vehicle chassis

Номер: US20170057442A1
Автор: Changyu TAN, Lainian TANG, Liyan DING
Принадлежит: Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd

A protection device ( 100 ) for a vehicle chassis includes a first flange plate ( 211 ) obliquely disposed to a rear side of a beam ( 10 ); a second flange plate ( 221 ) having a front end face abuts against a rear end face of the first flange plate ( 211 ), and connected to the first flange plate ( 211 ) through a bolt; a left side plate ( 222 ) and a right side plate ( 223 ) provided in perpendicular to a rear end face of the second flange plate ( 221 ); a connecting plate ( 224 ) having a left end connected to the left side plate ( 222 ) and a right end connected to the right side plate ( 223 ), and arranged close to front ends of the left side plate ( 222 ) and the right side plate ( 223 ); and a bearing member provided to the rear end face of the second flange plate ( 221 ) and located between the left side plate ( 222 ) and the right side plate ( 223 ).

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Номер записи: 95
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle rear body structure

Номер: US20170057548A1
Автор: Hirokazu Nishiami, Takashi Yamada
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A vehicle rear body structure 10 includes a left rear frame 13 that is formed to have a closed section. The left rear frame 13 has a lower member 22 that is formed to have a thickness dimension larger than an upper member 23 thereof. The left rear frame 13 has a first soft zone 24 , a second soft zone 25 , and a third soft zone 26 . The first to third soft zones 24, 25 , and 26 are portions with lower strength. The second soft zone 25 is provided in a ring shape throughout the circumference of the left rear frame 13 . The first soft zone 24 and the third soft zone 26 are arranged in a lower half part of the left rear frame 13.

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Номер записи: 96
21-02-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for augmented capabilities for remote operation of robot vehicles

Номер: US20190056729A1
Автор: David Ferguson, Jiajun Zhu, Yi Shen
Принадлежит: Nuro Inc

An autonomous robot vehicle in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes a land vehicle conveyance system, a communication system configured to communicate with a remote human operator system, one or more processors, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor(s), cause the autonomous robot vehicle to receive via the communication system control instructions from the remote human operator system for controlling the land vehicle conveyance system, control the land vehicle conveyance system in accordance with the control instructions to perform travel, and autonomously control the land vehicle conveyance system in coordination with the control instructions from the remote human operator system to semi-autonomously perform travel.

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Номер записи: 97
22-05-2014 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20140138965A1
Автор: KANEKO Takanobu, Kita Kiyoichi
Принадлежит:

A bumper reinforcement formed by bending a sheet of a belt-shaped metal plate along a longitudinal direction of the metal plate and mounted to a vehicle body includes a first tubular portion and a second tubular portion both formed in a tubular shape by bending the metal plate along the longitudinal direction of the metal plate and a connecting portion formed by bending a middle portion in a width direction of the metal plate along the longitudinal direction of the metal plate. The middle portion is positioned between portions where the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion are formed. The connecting portion connects the first and second tubular portions and includes a first folding portion sandwiching a first end portion in the width direction of the metal plate and a second folding portion sandwiching a second end portion in the width direction of the metal plate. 1. A bumper reinforcement formed by bending a sheet of a belt-shaped metal plate along a longitudinal direction of the metal plate and mounted to a vehicle body , comprising:a first tubular portion formed in a tubular shape by bending the metal plate along the longitudinal direction of the metal plate;a second tubular portion formed in the tubular shape by bending the metal plate along the longitudinal direction of the metal plate; anda connecting portion formed by bending a middle portion in a width direction of the metal plate along the longitudinal direction of the metal plate, the middle portion positioned between portions where the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion are formed, the connecting portion connecting the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion, wherein the connecting portion includes a first folding portion sandwiching a first end portion in the width direction of the metal plate and a second folding portion sandwiching a second end portion in the width direction of the metal plate.2. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 98
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Bumper rail for vehicle

Номер: US20140138985A1
Автор: Hee Dae Oh
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A bumper rail assembled into a bumper of a vehicle includes a bumper rail, a reinforcing member, and a forming part. A bumper rail is disposed at front. The reinforcing member is disposed at the rear side of the bumper rail and forming a closed section together with the bumper rail. The forming part is integrally formed at an inner side of the bumper rail and is disposed parallel along the longitudinal direction of the bumper rail to increase a stiffness of the bumper rail, the forming part having a pipe shape.

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Номер записи: 99
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS

Номер: US20150066281A1
Автор: ALLEN Seth, BUSH Michael
Принадлежит: HARVEST AUTOMATION, INC.

A roller assembly provides collision protection and stability to a mobile robot. The roller assembly includes a shaft forming an axis about which the roller assembly can rotate. The shaft has opposite ends configured to be supported by bearings in the robot. The roller assembly also includes an impact absorbing layer coaxially covering the shaft. It further includes a shell coaxially covering the impact absorbing layer having a lower coefficient of friction than the impact absorbing layer for providing low sliding friction. 1. A roller assembly for providing collision protection and stability to a mobile robot , comprising:a shaft forming an axis about which the roller assembly can rotate, said shaft having opposite ends configured to be supported by bearings in the robot;an impact absorbing layer coaxially covering the shaft; anda shell coaxially covering the impact absorbing layer having a lower coefficient of friction than the impact absorbing layer for providing low sliding friction.2. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shaft comprises a center portion between the opposite ends claim 1 , and wherein the impact absorbing layer and the shell coaxially cover the center portion of the shaft.3. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell is tapered at opposite ends thereof to enable the robot to more easily turn in place.4. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shaft includes a plurality of features along the length thereof to engage and securely retain the impact absorbing layer.5. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the impact absorbing layer is molded or cast on the shaft.6. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the impact absorbing layer includes one or more open volumes extending along the length thereof for enabling deformation thereof and reducing stiffness.7. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the impact absorbing layer comprises a foamed material having built-in voids.8. The roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 100