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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
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Automobile comprising a front bumper with a central portion extending as far as the bonnet of said vehicle

Номер: US20120043786A1
Автор: Hicham Challal, Olivier Veuillot
Принадлежит: RENAULT SAS

An automobile including a front cross-member, an attachment element arranged at the rear of the cross-member, a bonnet that closes off an engine compartment and including one free edge, and a front bumper mounted in front of the front cross-member and including a central portion that extends as far as the bonnet and includes a tab for attaching to the attachment element. The attachment tab includes a frangible area, located to the front of the attachment area and capable of breaking, and the frangible area is arranged next to an empty space formed in the compartment, with a view to having the central portion of the bumper bend into the empty space when the frangible area breaks.

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Номер записи: 3
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: 4
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: 5
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Bumper retainer

Номер: US20120292932A1
Автор: Takahiro Sano
Принадлежит: NEWFREY LLC

When a retainer unit is fastened to a body, the rotation of a pin member around its longitudinal axis pushes out and widens the body mounting leg portion of the retainer unit, and the retainer unit is drawn into the body. As a result, the elastic flange of the leg is bent, the insertion hole in the body is sealed by the elastic flange of the leg, and infiltration of water from the outside is prevented. By drawing the retainer unit into the body, the pin member is also drawn into the body a slight distance (dimension α). As a result, the elastic flange of the pin member is bent, the pin insertion hole is sealed by the elastic flange of the pin member, and infiltration of water from the outside is prevented.

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Номер записи: 6
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: 7
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: 8
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: 9
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: 10
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: 11
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: 12
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: 13
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: 14
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: 15
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Bumper Beam With Mounting Plates

Номер: US20160001724A1
Автор: Johan Nilsson
Принадлежит: Gestamp Hardtech AB

A bumper beam has a U-profile with its top directed toward the vehicle. It has fixedly welded mounting plates ( 16, 17 ) in the form of horizontal hat-shaped profiles. The mounting plates are bolted to end plates ( 19 ) on the side rails ( 18 ) of the vehicle, so that collision stresses are transferred to all four sides ( 29, 30, 32, 33 ) of the respective side rail.

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Номер записи: 16
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: 17
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: 18
03-01-2019 дата публикации

STRUCTURAL BEAM WITH COVER PLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING

Номер: US20190002028A1
Автор: CANALES LARIOS Xavier, MARQUEZ DURAN Sergi
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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: 19
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Arrangement for Absorbing Kinetic Energy

Номер: US20170008472A1
Автор: KOEHLER Arne, Koestler Ulrich, RIEDL Wilhelm, RUDOLPH Tim
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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: 20
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: 21
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: 22
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Deformation Structure and Pedestrian Protection Device Having a Deformation Structure

Номер: US20210009076A1
Автор: AKIF Oeztzan, STELIHA Taras
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A deformation structure includes at least one first layer and a second layer, which are arranged spaced apart from one another in a deformation direction and such that they can be displaced relative to one another. 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 and recesses of the second layer, as well as the protrusions of the second layer and recesses of the first layer can dip into one another. The first layer and the second layer are connected to one another via deformable web elements in such a way that, with a high impulse in the deformation direction, the protrusions of the first layer dip into recesses of the second layer, and protrusions of the second layer dip into recesses of the first layer, such that a deformation of the deformation structure occurs at a low force level in the deformation direction, and with a low impulse in the deformation direction, the protrusions of the first layer impinge on the protrusions of the second layer such that a deformation of the deformation structure occurs at a high force level in the deformation direction. 111.-. (canceled)12. A deformation structure , comprising:at least one first layer and one second layer which are arranged so as to be spaced apart from one another and displaceable with respect to one another in a deformation direction, whereinthe first layer and the second layer have complementary projections and depressions which are formed such that the projections of the first layer and the depressions of the second layer and also the projections of the second layer and the depressions of the first layer can dip into one another,the first layer and the second layer are connected to one another by way of deformable web elements such that, with a high impulse in the deformation direction, the projections of the first layer dip into the depressions of the second layer and also the projections of the second ...

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Номер записи: 23
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: 24
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: 25
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: 26
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: 27
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: 28
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: 29
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: 30
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: 31
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: 32
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: 33
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: 34
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: 35
17-02-2022 дата публикации

BUMPER BEAM HAVING STEEL REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20220048454A1
Автор: GIBEAU Elie, KHEYATI Yannis, MENEGADY Nabil
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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: 36
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: 37
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: 38
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Structural member for automobiles

Номер: US20200031208A1
Автор: Kenichiro Otsuka
Принадлежит: Nippon Steel Corp

A structural member for an automobile to be disclosed includes a press-formed product formed from one steel sheet and a reinforcing member fixed to the press-formed product. The press-formed product includes two vertical wall portions and a top plate portion linking the two vertical wall portions. The reinforcing member is a member which has an L-shaped cross section and includes a first plate-like portion and a second plate-like portion. The first plate-like portion is fixed to one of the vertical wall portions such that the second plate-like portion protrudes toward an outward direction from the vertical wall portion side along the top plate portion.

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Номер записи: 39
04-02-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE

Номер: US20210031700A1
Автор: Chirifu Takashi, KITAGAWA Akihiro
Принадлежит:

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: 40
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: 41
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: 42
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: 43
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
Принадлежит:

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: 44
07-02-2019 дата публикации

CELLULAR STRUCTURES WITH EIGHT-SIDED CELLS

Номер: US20190039541A1
Автор: Tyan Tau
Принадлежит:

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: 45
06-02-2020 дата публикации

BEAM WITH TORSIONAL DEFORMATION AND MULTI-GEOMETRY CROSS-SECTION

Номер: US20200039458A1
Автор: Baviskar Tushar, Gumpina Krishna Kishore
Принадлежит:

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: 46
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: 47
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Bumper reinforcement and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20150048635A1
Автор: Hideki Ishitobi, Narikazu Hashimoto, Tsunetake Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: Kobe Steel Ltd

A bumper reinforcement includes a tubular body including a front wall that serves as an impact surface and a rear wall on a vehicle body side, the tubular body extending in a vehicle width direction and having a hollow cross section; and a tow hook attachment structure for allowing a tow hook to be removably attached thereto. The tow hook attachment structure includes a pair of cylindrical protrusions respectively integrally formed with the front and rear walls of the tubular body by shaping parts of the walls, the cylindrical protrusions being disposed at predetermined positions on the front and rear walls in the vehicle width direction so as to face each other and so as to protrude inward into the hollow cross section, and at least one of the pair of protrusions includes a threaded portion for allowing a threaded portion of the tow hook to be screwed thereinto.

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Номер записи: 48
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
Принадлежит:

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: 49
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: 50
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: 51
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: 52
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: 53
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: 54
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: 55
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: 56
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Fascia Protection Material and Method of Forming and Applying

Номер: US20180050647A1
Автор: Parker M. Lawrence
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A fascia protection assembly comprising a fascia protection sheet member and a plurality of fasteners to couple the fascia protection sheet member to a vehicle. The fascia protection sheet member may be formed from a roll of material wherein a quantity of the roll is unrolled and cut to form an initial fascia protection sheet member. The cut portion can the further be trimmed to form a custom sized fascia protection sheet member. The fascia protection sheet member can be attached to the vehicle through fasteners of different types. 1. A method of applying fascia protection onto a vehicle comprising the steps of:providing a roll of fascia protection material;unrolling a desired amount of fascia protection material;cutting the desired amount of fascia protection material from the roll to form a fascia protection sheet member, with the fascia protection sheet member having a perimeter;applying the fascia protection sheet member onto a vehicle; andattaching the fascia protection sheet member to the vehicle.2. The method according to wherein the fascia protection sheet member is further trimmed after being cut from the roll.3. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a polymer material.4. The method according to wherein the polymer material comprises an ABS plastic.5. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a length of between 20 feet and 100 feet.6. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a thickness of between 0.05″ and 0.375″.7. The method according to wherein the roll of fascia protection material comprises a roll that has a width of between 12″ and 36″.8. The method according to further comprising the steps of:applying a finish to the perimeter of the fascia protection sheet member.9. The method according to wherein the step of applying further comprises one of the steps of:bevel cutting the outer perimeter; ...

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Номер записи: 57
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: 58
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Part assembly and vehicle deflector assembly employing the same

Номер: US20170050594A1
Автор: Jian Shi, Joe Wang, Koby Wang
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A part assembly includes: a first part and a second part. The first part defines thereupon an aperture and a first tongue extending from a first edge of the aperture. The first tongue and an opposing second edge of the aperture together define there-between a clearance. The second part defines a foot to be at least partially received through the clearance and to contact the first tongue at an assembled position.

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Номер записи: 59
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Joining of dissimilar materials

Номер: US20160059340A1
Автор: Gianfranco Gabbianelli, John Edward Hill, Terence Anthony Devers
Принадлежит: Edward John HILL, Glanfranco GABBIANELLI, Magna International Inc., Terence Anthnony VERS

A method for joining a first part formed of an aluminum material to a second part formed of a steel material by metal inert gas welding and cold metal transfer is provided. An aluminum filler material forms a fillet joint between the parts and provides a structure for automotive body applications, such an aluminum bumper extrusion joined to a steel crush box connection. The first part includes a notch for hiding the start and end of the joint. A transition plate formed of a mixture of aluminum material and steel material can be disposed between the first part and the second part to provide the notch. The second part can include a mechanical fastener further joining the parts together. In another embodiment, the second part includes a plurality of dimples and is welded to the first part along the dimples.

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Номер записи: 60
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: 61
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: 62
05-03-2015 дата публикации

EXTRUDED MEMBER WITH ALTERED RADIAL FINS

Номер: US20150061321A1
Автор: Baldwin Michael J.
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A method of extruding a component includes: creating a first design of a component, wherein in the first design the component comprises a member and is configured for an implementation; adding at least one radial fin to the member in the first design, the member and the radial fins being a second design of the component; extruding a piece that conforms to the second design and has at least one extruded radial fin; and altering the extruded radial fin on the extruded piece, the alteration adding or enhancing a structural property of the component in the implementation. 19-. (canceled)10. A longitudinal member for a vehicle implementation , the longitudinal member being a shock absorbing structure that is intended to at least partially collapse upon impact , the longitudinal member comprising:an extruded piece comprising the shock absorbing structure, wherein at least one extruded radial fin has been altered by cropping or machining after extrusion, the alteration adding or enhancing a structural property of the longitudinal member in the vehicle implementation.11. The longitudinal member of claim 10 , wherein the structural property includes initiation of collapse claim 10 , and wherein the extruded radial fin is altered to create at least one notch in the extruded radial fin.12. The longitudinal member of claim 10 , wherein the structural property includes stability claim 10 , and wherein the extruded radial fin is altered to remove material along a portion of the extruded radial fin.13. The longitudinal member of claim 10 , wherein the radial fin extends essentially from one end to another end of the longitudinal member.14. The longitudinal member of claim 10 , wherein the longitudinal member comprises a front longitudinal of a vehicle.15. The longitudinal member of claim 10 , wherein multiple radial fins are equally distributed circumferentially around the longitudinal member. Extrusion of aluminum is done to manufacture various types of components for different ...

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Номер записи: 63
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: 64
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: 65
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: 66
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: 67
22-05-2014 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20140138965A1
Автор: KANEKO Takanobu, Kita Kiyoichi
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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: 68
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: 69
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Trim element on a vehicle and method of manufacturing same

Номер: US20190061646A1
Автор: Marc Huttenlocher
Принадлежит: Magna Exteriors GmbH

A trim element on a vehicle is comprised of at least one trim element body and a design area that is modified to individualize the vehicle appearance. The design area includes at least one plastic panel which is structured for a three-dimensional appearance by laser processing, with the outer surface being unaffected.

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Номер записи: 70
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Structure of component assembled part

Номер: US20190061659A1
Автор: Masanobu Kato, Tomoaki AKASAKI
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A structure of a component assembled part includes a bracket provided in a first component, and a cover part provided in a second component. The cover part includes an internal space configured such that the bracket is inserted up to a predetermined insertion position so as to cover the bracket from a front side of the bracket to a back side of the bracket when the first component and the second component are assembled to each other. The cover part includes an opening, which allows the internal space of the cover part and an outside of the cover part to communicate with each other, at a position corresponding to a tip portion of the bracket in a state where the bracket is inserted into the internal space of the cover part up to the predetermined insertion position.

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Номер записи: 71
12-03-2015 дата публикации

BUMPER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BUMPER BEAM

Номер: US20150069770A1
Автор: Hashimoto Narikazu, KAJIWARA Hiroyuki, SHIKAMA Takahiro, Tsuyoshi Tsunetake
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

There is provided a bumper beam that is formed of a 7000 series aluminum alloy hollow extrusion, has a crushed longitudinal portion, and locally has a low-hardness region in a bumper stay joint section. A portion (portion to be heated) of end portions of the bumper beam formed of a tempered member of a heat-treatable aluminum alloy extrusion is subjected to reversion treatment, thereby forming a heat-affected zone in a bumper stay joint section. An end region (portion to be crushed) of the heated portion is subjected to cold crushing, and then the whole bumper beam is subjected to age hardening. The heated portion and a non-heat-affected zone are hardened through the age hardening, thereby forming a low-hardness region that overlaps the joint section in a portion of the heat-affected zone. 1. A bumper structure , comprising:a bumper beam formed of a heat-treatable aluminum alloy extrusion, comprisinga pair of heat affected zones and a pair of low hardness regions;a pair of bumper stays; and [ a plastic working, and', 'a reversion treatment before the plastic working, thereby forming the heat-affected zones and the low-hardness regions that overlap each other in the joint sections; and, 'the bumper beam comprising a pair of portions in both end subjected to;'}, 'the whole bumper beam subjected to an age hardening after the plastic working., 'a pair of joint sections configured to join the bumper stays in both end portions of the bumper beam;'}2. The bumper structure according to claim 1 , wherein a central portion parallel to an automobile width direction,', 'end portions that are tilted toward an automobile body, and', 'bent portions coupled to the central portion and the end portions, and the joint sections and the low-hardness regions are disposed in the end portions., 'the bumper beam includes;'}3. The bumper structure according to claim 1 , whereina minimum hardness position in the low-hardness region is disposed in the joint sections.4. The bumper structure ...

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Номер записи: 72
12-03-2015 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20150069772A1
Автор: Hashimoto Narikazu, KAJIWARA Hiroyuki, SHIMOAKA Shingo, Tsuyoshi Tsunetake
Принадлежит: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)

A bumper reinforcement is formed of a 7000 series aluminum alloy hollow extrusion and has crushed end portions. A portion of the end portions is heated to a temperature of 400° C. or more for reversion treatment, the heated portion is subjected to cold crushing, and then the whole bumper reinforcement is subjected to age hardening. Because of the age hardening, the heated portion has higher Vickers hardness than non-heated portions by Hv 10 or more. This compensates for a decrease in reaction force in a collision of an end portion resulting from a decrease in the section modulus of the crushed portion and thereby suppresses a decrease in energy absorption. 3. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 1 , whereinsubstantially vertical front and rear flanges and a plurality of substantially horizontal webs coupled to the flanges are disposed on cross sections of the heat-treatable aluminum alloy hollow extrusion, andthe webs are bent in the crushed portions, so that the distance between the front and rear flanges is decreased.4. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 2 , whereinsubstantially vertical front and rear flanges and a plurality of substantially horizontal webs coupled to the flanges are disposed on cross sections of the heat-treatable aluminum alloy hollow extrusion, andthe webs are bent in the crushed portions, so that the distance between the front and rear flanges is decreased.5. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 1 , whereinthe heat-treatable aluminum alloy hollow extrusion is formed of a JIS 7000 series aluminum alloy, anda difference in Vickers hardness between the crushed portions and a central portion in a longitudinal direction is higher than or equal to Hv 10.6. The bumper reinforcement according to claim 2 , whereinthe heat-treatable aluminum alloy hollow extrusion is formed of a JIS 7000 series aluminum alloy, anda difference in Vickers hardness between the crushed portions and a central portion in a longitudinal direction is ...

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Номер записи: 73
12-03-2015 дата публикации

IMPACT ABSORBER

Номер: US20150069773A1
Автор: Ikeda Satoshi, MUKAINAKANO Yuya, NAGASAWA Isamu
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An impact absorber includes a an energy absorbing member that is formed of a composite material and absorbs impact energy by being crushed in a predetermined crush direction, an outer tube member disposed so as to surround the periphery of the energy absorbing member over the energy absorbing member along the crush direction, and a pressing member disposed so as to be in contact with the front end of the energy absorbing member and the front end of the outer tube member and presses the energy absorbing member and the outer tube member simultaneously in the crush direction to thereby crush them. The outer tube member is formed in a shape in which tubular portions are coupled in the crush direction, and is crushed in the crush direction while the tubular portions are regularly folded when the outer tube member is pressed by the pressing member in the crush direction. 1. An impact absorber comprising:an energy absorbing member that is formed of a composite material and absorbs impact energy by being crushed in a predetermined crush direction;an outer tube member disposed so as to surround a periphery of the energy absorbing material over an entire length of the energy absorbing member along the crush direction; anda pressing member that is disposed so as to be in contact with an end of the energy absorbing member and an end of the outer tube member in the crush direction, and presses the energy absorbing member and the outer tube member simultaneously in the crush direction to thereby crush the energy absorbing member and the outer tube member,wherein the outer tube member is formed in a shape in which a plurality of tubular portions are coupled in the crush direction, and is crushed in the crush direction while the tubular portions are regularly folded when the outer tube member is pressed by the pressing member in the crush direction.2. The impact absorber according to claim 1 , wherein the outer tube member is formed in a shape in which the plurality of tubular ...

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Номер записи: 74
27-02-2020 дата публикации

JOINING OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS

Номер: US20200061731A1
Автор: DEVERS TERENCE ANTHONY, Gabbianelli Gianfranco, HILL JOHN EDWARD
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A method for joining a first part formed of an aluminum material to a second part formed of a steel material by metal inert gas welding and cold metal transfer is provided. An aluminum filler material forms a fillet joint between the parts and provides a structure for automotive body applications, such an aluminum bumper extrusion joined to a steel crush box connection. The first part includes a notch for hiding the start and end of the joint. A transition plate formed of a mixture of aluminum material and steel material can be disposed between the first part and the second part to provide the notch. The second part can include a mechanical fastener further joining the parts together. In another embodiment, the second part includes a plurality of dimples and is welded to the first part along the dimples. 1. A method for joining of dissimilar materials , comprising:providing a first part formed of an aluminum material;providing a second part formed of a steel material;disposing a transition plate formed of a mixture of aluminum material and steel material between the first part and the second part, wherein the transition plate includes a notch; andjoining the first part to the second part by a filler material extending along the transition plate, wherein the start and end of the joining step includes disposing the filler material in the notch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the joining step includes a cold metal transfer process claim 1 , and the cold metal transfer process includes providing a wire of the filler material having a free end spaced from the transition plate;providing an electric current to the wire to melt the free end of the wire and form an arc between the wire and the transition plate; andretracting the wire away from the transition plate each time a short circuit occurs to form a plurality of droplets of the filler material.3. A method for joining of dissimilar materials claim 1 , comprising:providing a first part formed of an aluminum material; ...

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Номер записи: 75
09-03-2017 дата публикации

Manufacturing method for bumper beam of vehicle

Номер: US20170066037A1
Автор: Hyun Gyung KIM, Jeong Min Park, Mun Yong Lee
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp, Sungwoo Hitech Co Ltd

A manufacturing method for a bumper beam of a vehicle may include pipe making, producing a circular pipe by pipe molding a steel plate having a predetermined thickness between first and second molding rolls, heating the circular pipe to a set temperature in a heating furnace, pressurizing and molding the circular pipe heated in the heating furnace and having flexibility, while inserting the circular pipe between an upper mold and a lower mold to form a molding beam, and thereafter, rapidly cooling the molding beam to form the molding beam into a high-strength molding beam, and curvature-molding the high-strength molding beam at a predetermined curvature through a curvature molding machine.

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Номер записи: 76
09-03-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170066395A1
Автор: Hayashi Yusuke, Ito Keita, Matsumoto Yousuke, Sotoyama Yoshitaka, TAKAHASHI Yuji
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An upper and lower pair of first beads that extend in a longitudinal direction are formed at an inner side wall of a front side spacer. The first beads project to the vehicle width direction outer side. Therefore, when a collision load diagonally to the rear-left side is inputted to a front end portion of the inner side wall, the first beads act to support the inner side wall adjacent above and below the first beads from the vehicle width direction outer side. Accordingly, tilting deformation of the inner side wall toward the vehicle width direction outer side at the beginning of a micro-wrap collision of a vehicle is suppressed. An overall dimension in the vertical direction of the general portions of the inner side wall is specified to be greater than an overall dimension in the vertical direction of the first beads. 1. A vehicle front portion structure comprising:a bumper reinforcement that extends in a vehicle width direction at a front end portion of a vehicle;a front side member that extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction, a front end portion of the front side member being joined to a vehicle width direction outer side portion of the bumper reinforcement;a protruding portion provided integrally with, or as a separate body at, a rear wall of the bumper reinforcement, the protruding portion protruding to the vehicle width direction outer side from a vehicle width direction outer side end of the bumper reinforcement;a front side spacer provided at the protruding portion, the front side spacer projecting to the vehicle front side from the protruding portion;a rear side spacer provided at a side wall at the vehicle width direction outer side of the front side member, the rear side spacer being disposed at the vehicle rear side of the protruding portion;one or a plurality of a first bead formed at an inner side wall that structures a side wall at the vehicle width direction inner side of the front side spacer, the each first bead extending in the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 77
11-03-2021 дата публикации

VARIABLE BACK BEAM AND METHOD OF ALLOWING INFLATOR TO VARY VARIABLE BACK BEAM IN CASE OF COLLISION

Номер: US20210070242A1
Автор: CHOI Dae-Hyun, KANG Seung-Kyu, RYU Sung-Ung
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A variable back beam and a method of allowing an inflator to vary the variable back beam in case of collision. The variable back beam includes a main beam connected to a front end module carrier, an inner beam inserted into each of both sides of the main beam, and an operation member operable to move the inner beam in a vehicle-width direction at the time of left front or right front collision of the vehicle. Since the back beam is extended in length at the time of collision, the impact area or shock absorption area of the back beam can be increased, the impact on the back beam, a crush box, and a collision object can be reduced, and particularly, it is possible to reduce the crush length of the left or right end of the back beam. 1. A variable back beam for a vehicle , the variable back beam comprising:a beam of which a length increases in a width direction of the vehicle at a time of left front or right front collision of the vehicle.2. The variable back beam of claim 1 , wherein the beam comprises:a main beam connected to a front end module carrier of the vehicle; andan inner beam inserted into each of both sides of the main beam.3. The variable back beam of claim 2 , further comprising an operation member configured to generate an external force to increase the length of the beam claim 2 ,wherein the operation member is operable to move the inner beam to increase a protruding length of the inner beam from the main beam.4. The variable back beam of claim 3 , wherein:the main beam includes an insertion opening formed on each of two surfaces thereof perpendicular to a ground so that the inside of the main beam is open through the insertion opening to the outside; andthe operation member is mounted inside the main beam through the insertion opening.5. The variable back beam of claim 4 , wherein:the main beam includes a fixing hole formed on one surface thereof parallel to the ground so that a bolt fastened to the operation member passes through the fixing hole; ...

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Номер записи: 78
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle bumper reinforcement

Номер: US20140152029A1
Автор: Takeshi Taniguchi
Принадлежит: Toyoda Iron Works Co Ltd

A bumper reinforcement for a vehicle having projecting portions apart from each other in a vehicle up-down direction, and projecting toward a vehicle outer side, and the bumper reinforcement includes a linear portion at center in the width direction, a pair of inclined portions at respective ends, and a pair of curved portions smoothly connecting the linear portion and the inclined portions in a plan view seen from above. The curved portions are provided symmetrically with respect to a center in the width direction, inside a pair of support portions fixed to a vehicle body. The curved portions are low strength portions, in each of which a width in the up-down direction is expanded, and the number of the projecting portions is relatively small or a projecting dimension of the projecting portion is reduced. The linear portion and the inclined portion are not the low strength portions but general portions.

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Номер записи: 79
15-03-2018 дата публикации

Beams with u-shaped cross-section

Номер: US20180072350A1
Автор: Christophe Cazes, Emmanuel Leroy, Gregory Gatard, Lluis ESPANA DE JUAN, Matthieu DUNAND, Matthieu Niess, Sergi MARQUEZ DURAN, Vincent Barelli, Xavier VALENCIA CARRIO
Принадлежит: Autotech Engineering SL

A beam comprising a first portion having a U-shaped cross-section, wherein the U-shape comprises a bottom and a first and a second side wall extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom, and wherein the first and/or the second side wall comprises a first substantially straight portion, a second substantially straight portion and a side transition zone between the first and the second substantially straight portion. The disclosure further relates to bumpers, rocker panels, side impact beams and B-pillars comprising such beams and to vehicles incorporating such components.

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Номер записи: 80
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Auto-lock energy absorber for pedestrian protection and low speed damageability targets

Номер: US20190071040A1
Автор: Jesús Marini, Jorge Romero, Oscar Saavedra
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A bumper assembly for a motor vehicle includes an energy absorber providing a variable stiffness for different displacements. The energy absorber includes a skin portion attached to a bumper beam, a rib pivotally attached to an end of the skin portion and a reinforced element attached to an end of the rib. The rib is movable from a first position that provides a first stiffness for a first displacement to a second position providing a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness over a second displacement.

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Номер записи: 81
16-03-2017 дата публикации

POLYMERIC SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE AND LONGITUDINAL SIDE MEMBER

Номер: US20170072884A1
Автор: Zannier Stefania
Принадлежит: TRES SRL

Polymeric shock absorbing element for a vehicle including a substantially honeycomb structure having a plurality of channels which has a lateral external surface extending from a first open frontal end to a second open rear end, the shock absorbing element insertable and securable within an internal lateral cavity of a chassis of said vehicle, the internal lateral cavity being defined by at least two metallic plates. The lateral external surface includes at least one substantially planar face positioned on one side of the polymeric shock absorbing element and the additionally includes at least one metallic fixing element having a central portion which in turn includes a first central wall which is made integral with a corresponding substantially planar face of the lateral external surface, the at least one metallic fixing element additionally includes a plurality of side stiffeners which are weldable or made integral with the two metallic sheets. 11020303020221214301012143030149830108585818281828022241010505153242250568182. Polymeric shock absorbing element () for a vehicle comprising a substantially honeycomb structure () having a plurality of channels () realized by moulding into a single piece with a polymeric material , each channel () is preferably equipped with a substantially hexagonal section , additionally said substantially honeycomb structure () has an lateral external surface () which extends from a first open frontal end () to a second open rear end () , said plurality of channels () extends internally to said shock absorbing element () starting from said first open frontal end () to said second open rear end () , additionally each channel () of said plurality of channels () being internally tapered towards said second open rear end () and preferably having an inner rake angle included between 0° and 1.5° measured with respect to a longitudinal extension axis () of each channel () , said shock absorbing element () being insertable and fixable within an ...

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Номер записи: 82
05-03-2020 дата публикации

HOLDER FOR BACKUP CAMERA

Номер: US20200070739A1
Автор: Weiss Thomas, Wuertemberger Ralf
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A holder () for mounting a camera in a through-opening () in the region of a bumper () of a vehicle () has an outer part () that can be mounted on the bumper () from an outer face () of the bumper and an inner part () that can be mounted from an inner face () of the bumper (). A receiving space () for receiving the camera is formed between the outer part () and the inner part () and the outer part () is designed for mounting the camera. 1. A holder for mounting a camera in a through-opening in the region of a bumper of a vehicle , withan outer part configured to be mounted on the bumper from an outer face of the bumper, andan inner part configured to be mounted from an inner face of the bumper, whereina receiving space for receiving the camera is formed between the outer part and the inner part in the connected state and the outer part is configured for mounting the camera.2. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the outer part has first latch elements configured for latching in the through-opening.3. The holder of claim 2 , wherein the inner part has second latch elements configured for latching in the through-opening or with the outer part.4. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the inner part and the outer part are configured to be fastened to each other by fastening screws screwed through the inner part into a threaded portion of the outer part.5. The holder of claim 4 , wherein the inner part and the outer part are configured and arranged to clamp the bumper between them.6. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the inner part and the outer part are made of different materials so that the inner part is stiffer and more impact-resistant than the outer part.7. The holder of claim 6 , wherein the inner part is made of stiff and impact-resistant PA6-GF30-HI and the outer part is made of PA6-GF15 or PP-T20.8. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the inner part has a passage for insertion of a plug for electrical connection of the camera.9. The holder of claim 1 , wherein the inner part ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-03-2015 дата публикации

BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Номер: US20150084355A1
Автор: Mochizuki Shoji, SAITO Shigenori, Terada Taichi
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The present invention provides a bumper reinforcement made of a hollow material, including: a rear wall facing a vehicle body; an upper wall extending forward from a top of the rear wall; a lower wall extending forward from a bottom of the rear wall; a front wall supported only by the upper wall and the lower wall; an upper reinforcing wall extending from a middle in a height direction of the rear wall up to a middle in a front-rear direction of the upper wall; and a lower reinforcing wall extending from the middle in the height direction of the rear wall up to a middle in the front-rear direction of the lower wall, wherein: the front wall is located frontward of a virtual line passing through a foremost of the upper reinforcing wall and a foremost of the lower reinforcing wall in a cross section. 1. A bumper reinforcement made of a hollow material , comprising:a rear wall facing a vehicle body;an upper wall extending forward from a top of the rear wall;a lower wall extending forward from a bottom of the rear wall;a front wall supported only by the upper wall and the lower wall;an upper reinforcing wall extending from a middle in a height direction of the rear wall up to a middle in a front-rear direction of the upper wall; anda lower reinforcing wall extending from the middle in the height direction of the rear wall up to a middle in the front-rear direction of the lower wall, wherein:the front wall is located frontward of a virtual line passing through a foremost of the upper reinforcing wall and a foremost of the lower reinforcing wall in a cross section obtained by cutting the hollow material along a virtual plane having a central axis of the hollow material as a normal line.2. The bumper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein:an intersection of the upper wall and the upper reinforcing wall and an intersection of the lower wall and the lower reinforcing wall are located rearward of the virtual line.3. The bumper reinforcement of claim 1 , wherein:the upper ...

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Номер записи: 84
14-03-2019 дата публикации

TOW HOOK COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE BUMPER FASCIA

Номер: US20190077350A1
Автор: Allmann Uwe, Appelhans Waldemar, Lukas Sebastian
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A bumper fascia having a tow hook opening and a tow hook cover is provided. The bumper fascia includes a perimeter surface surrounding the tow hook opening. A first shaped panel, a second shaped panel, a step surface, and a lip portion extend from the perimeter surface defining the tow hook opening. The shaped panels cooperate with a portion of the perimeter surface to define recessed chambers and two attachment notches. The shaped panels include elongated ribs sitting below the exterior surface of the bumper fascia. The tow hook cover includes a pair of wing segment having chamfered surfaces engageable with the step surface and a pair of L-shaped clips engageable with the attachment notches. The tow hook cover is pivotable about the elongated ribs to engage and disengage the tow hook cover from the bumper fascia. 1. A bumper fascia having a tow hook opening and a tow hook cover , wherein the bumper fascia comprises:a perimeter surface extending in a direction from an exterior surface of the bumper fascia toward an interior surface of the bumper fascia, wherein the perimeter surface defines a predetermined elongated shape extending along a longitudinal axis A;a first shaped panel extending from a portion of the perimeter surface adjacent a first end of the longitudinal axis A toward a second end of the longitudinal axis, wherein the first shaped panel includes a first panel edge;a second shaped panel extending from a portion of the perimeter surface adjacent the second end of the longitudinal axis A toward the first end of the longitudinal axis, wherein the second shaped panel includes a second panel edge;a step surface extending from a portion of the perimeter surface on a first side of the longitudinal axis A, wherein the step surface intersects the first and second shaped panel edges; anda lip portion extending from a portion of the perimeter surface on a second side of the longitudinal axis A, wherein the lip portion is spaced between the first panel edge and ...

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Номер записи: 85
31-03-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE FRONT END STRUCTURE

Номер: US20220097635A1
Автор: BARRERA ANAYA Arturo, MANZANO MIRANDA Omar Rene, NIETO TORRES Minerva, NOVOA LICEAGA Emilio
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A vehicle front end structure includes a front bumper assembly, an overrider bracket, and a vehicle sensor. The front bumper assembly has a reinforcement bracket and a first energy absorbing member attached to forward portions of a vehicle body structure. The reinforcement bracket is located rearward of and spaced apart from a forward section of the first energy absorbing member defining a space therebetween. The first energy absorbing member further has a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion with a central gap defined therebetween. The overrider bracket is installed to the reinforcement bracket and is located within the central gap between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The overrider bracket defines a pocket area with a second energy absorbing member installed within the pocket area. The vehicle sensor is supported to vehicle body structure and positioned above the second energy absorbing member. 1. A vehicle front end structure , comprising:a front bumper assembly having a reinforcement bracket and a first energy absorbing member attached to forward portions of a vehicle body structure, the reinforcement bracket being located rearward of and spaced apart from a forward section of the first energy absorbing member defining a space therebetween, the first energy absorbing member further having a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion with a central gap defined therebetween;an overrider bracket installed to the reinforcement bracket and located within the central gap between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion, the overrider bracket defining a pocket area;a second energy absorbing member installed within the pocket area of the overrider bracket; anda vehicle sensor supported to vehicle body structure and positioned above the second energy absorbing member.2. The vehicle front end structure according to claim 1 , further comprisinga sensor supporting bracket having a lower portion attached to ...

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Номер записи: 86
12-03-2020 дата публикации

COLLISION PREVENTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200079308A1
Автор: Vanterpool Monica Andrea
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods of automatically controlling the application of a magnetic field based on certain sensed conditions and/or environmental considerations are provided. Sensed conditions may be vehicle operational characteristics and environmental considerations may be from V2X communications, which may be utilized to determine the current vehicle speed and the distance between a vehicle and an obstacle. When speed and distance meet certain thresholds, the magnetic components present on front, rear, and/or side panels of the vehicle may be activated to prevent or mitigate collision impact. The magnetic components may be activated with a determined amount of current for a specific repel force. 1. A method , comprising:collecting a first data representing operational characteristics of a vehicle;collecting a second data external to the vehicle; andanalyzing the first data and the second data in conjunction with each other to determine at least one of when to activate a magnetic collision mechanism of the vehicle and a level of activation of the magnetic collision mechanism, the magnetic collision mechanism comprising a magnet component located proximate to at least one of a front bumper, rear bumper, first side panel, and second side panel of the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting the first data representing operational characteristics of the vehicle comprises collecting at least one of: a speed of the vehicle; and braking frequency of the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting the second data comprises collecting roadway conditions via vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) claim 1 , vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications claim 1 , or a combination of both.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second data external to the vehicle comprises at least one of:current traffic condition information;one or more obstacles preceding a current location of the vehicle;road feature quality information;construction zone information;daily traffic ...

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Номер записи: 87
31-03-2016 дата публикации

HIERARCHICAL SANDWICH STRUCTURES

Номер: US20160090056A1
Автор: Clough Eric C., Hundley Jacob M., Jacobsen Alan J., KUSSMAUL JAY C., Yang Sophia
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A hierarchical sandwich box impact beam for a vehicle that includes spaced apart micro-truss sandwich structures defining an open area therebetween. The impact beam includes an outer facing sandwich structure including an outer facesheet, an inner facesheet and a micro-truss core formed therebetween, and an inner facing sandwich structure including an outer facesheet, an inner facesheet and a micro-truss core formed therebetween. One or more structural connecting sections are coupled to the inner and outer facing sandwich structures so as to define the open area between the structures. 1. A structural assembly comprising:an outer facing sandwich structure including an outer facesheet, an inner facesheet and a core formed therebetween;an inner facing sandwich structure including an outer facesheet, an inner facesheet and a core formed therebetween; andat least one structural connecting section coupled to the inner and outer facing sandwich structures so that the inner facesheets face each other and define an open area therebetween.2. The structural assembly according to wherein the cores are micro-truss cores.3. The structural assembly according to wherein the core of the outer facing sandwich structure and the inner facing sandwich structure are the same.4. The structural assembly according to wherein the cores of the outer facing sandwich structure and the inner facing sandwich structure are different.5. The structural assembly according to wherein the outer facing sandwich structure is a soft energy absorbing layer and the inner facing sandwich structure is a hard energy absorbing layer.6. The structural assembly according to wherein the outer facing sandwich structure and the inner facing sandwich structure are curved structures.7. The structural assembly according to further comprising an energy absorbing micro-truss padding layer formed on the outer facesheet of the outer facing sandwich structure.8. The structural assembly according to wherein the outer ...

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Номер записи: 88
30-03-2017 дата публикации

IMPACT ABSORBING DEVICE DEFINING APERTURE

Номер: US20170088074A1
Автор: BORGHI Cory D.
Принадлежит: Faraday&Future Inc.

An impact absorbing device may include a support beam with a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side may be designed to be closer to a passenger compartment of a vehicle than the second side. The support beam may also define a first aperture extending through the support beam from the first side to the second side. The impact absorbing device may also include an energy absorbing member associated with the second side of the support beam, which may defines a second aperture that is substantially aligned with the first aperture of the support beam. The first and second apertures may be configured to provide flow communication through the impact absorbing device. 1. An impact absorbing device for a vehicle , the impact absorbing device comprising:a support beam comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side being configured to be closer to a passenger compartment of a vehicle than the second side, wherein the support beam defines a first aperture extending through the support beam from the first side to the second side; andan energy absorbing member associated with the second side of the support beam, wherein the energy absorbing member defines a second aperture substantially aligned with the first aperture of the support beam,wherein the first and second apertures are configured to provide flow communication through the impact absorbing device.2. The impact absorbing device of claim 1 , wherein the support beam comprises at least one of extruded aluminum claim 1 , roll-formed aluminum claim 1 , and stamped aluminum.3. The impact absorbing device of claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing member comprises an energy absorbing material claim 1 , wherein the energy absorbing material comprises at least one of polypropylene claim 1 , expanded polypropylene claim 1 , structural plastic claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , glass-fill claim 1 , natural rubber claim 1 , and synthetic rubber.4. The impact absorbing device of ...

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Номер записи: 89
30-03-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY FRONT SECTION STRUCTURE

Номер: US20170088183A1
Автор: Yamada Kenjiro
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle body front section structure includes a front side member, an outer side frame member, a linking member, and a reinforcing structure. The outer side frame member is disposed separated from the front side member at a vehicle width direction outer side, has a vehicle front-rear direction rear end connected to an apron section or to a front pillar, and has a vehicle front-rear direction front end side overlapping with a vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the front side member in side view. The linking member links the vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the front side member and the vehicle front-rear direction front end side of the outer side frame member, and is input with a collision load. The reinforcing structure reinforces the outer side frame member at a portion of the outer side frame member overlapping with the front side member in side view. 1. A vehicle body front section structure comprising:a front side member;an outer side frame member that is disposed separated from the front side member at a vehicle width direction outer side; anda shock absorbing member that is widened so as to straddle between the front side member and the outer side frame member, that has a cross-section orthogonal to a vehicle front-rear direction configuring a closed cross-section, that is interposed between a bumper reinforcement and respective vehicle front-rear direction front ends of the front side member and the outer side frame member, and that deforms or fails under load from a vehicle front,wherein the shock absorbing member is configured to include a first closed cross-section and a second closed-cross section, the first and second closed-cross section being lined in a vehicle width direction, andwherein the second closed cross-section, which is located at an outermost side in the vehicle width direction of the first and second closed cross-sections, is aligned with the vehicle width direction position of an outer side wall of the outer ...

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Номер записи: 90
05-05-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220134980A1
Автор: Carrillo Fernandez Omar Fernando
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A vehicle rear bumper assembly includes a vehicle body structure, an exhaust system and a rear bumper fascia. The exhaust system is attached to the vehicle body structure and has an exhaust pipe. The rear bumper fascia has a main body and a finisher extension. The main body is attached to the vehicle body structure and has a recessed area shaped and dimensioned to complement the shape of the exhaust pipe. The finisher extension extends away from the main body proximate the recessed area. The main body and the finisher extension are formed with a living hinge therebetween such that the finisher extension is pivotable about the living hinge from an extending orientation to a finishing orientation. In the extending orientation, the finisher extension is spaced apart from the recessed area. In the finishing orientation, the finisher extension is located within the recessed area adjacent to the exhaust pipe.

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Номер записи: 91
05-05-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE BUMPER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220134981A1
Автор: Arora Rahul, Baccouche Mohamed Ridha, Barbat Saeed David, Belwafa Jamel E.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a pair of frame rails and a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly includes a bumper beam supported by the frame rails and an airbag. The airbag includes a first airbag chamber supported by the bumper beam and inflatable to an inflated position, and a second airbag chamber supported by the bumper and inflatable to an inflated position. The first airbag chamber is disposed in a cross-vehicle direction relative to the second airbag chamber. The first airbag chamber has a first volume in the inflated position. The second airbag chamber has a second volume in the inflated position. The first volume is different than the second volume.

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Номер записи: 92
05-05-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE-MOUNTED CRASH ATTENUATOR

Номер: US20220134982A1
Автор: Maus Geoffrey B., Selvius Ryan
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A crash impact attenuator is adapted for deployment on a vehicle, and includes a cartridge portion having at least one energy absorbing module, as well as a backup system having a backup frame, which is adapted to attach the cartridge portion to the vehicle. The backup system includes an actuator configured to pivot the cartridge portion between a deployed orientation and a stored orientation about a pivot axis disposed on a lower half of the backup system. The backup system further includes a lockout frame member having a contact surface on one end thereof, the lockout frame member being actuatable between a deployed orientation wherein the contact surface engages a portion of the backup frame to support the backup frame against vehicular impact forces and a stowed orientation wherein the contact surface is not engaged with the backup frame.

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Номер записи: 93
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Energy absorbing member for a vehicle bumper assembly

Номер: US20220134983A1
Автор: Aravind CHANDRASEKARAN
Принадлежит: Nissan North America Inc

A vehicle bumper assembly includes a first energy absorbing member extending in a lateral direction of a vehicle. A reinforcement member extends in the lateral direction of the vehicle and is connected to the first energy absorbing member. A second energy absorbing member is connected to the reinforcement member. The second energy absorbing member includes a first bracket member configured to be connected to a vehicle body structure of the vehicle. A retaining member extends outwardly from the first bracket member. The retaining member has a first portion having a substantially constant first height and a second portion having a second height less than the first height. At least one first compression member is movably disposed in the retaining member. The at least one first compression member is configured to move through the retaining member responsive to an impact event.

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Номер записи: 94
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Bumper Beam

Номер: US20200086815A1
Автор: HIROSE Satoshi, KOGA Atsuo, Nakazawa Yoshiaki
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A bumper beam includes a closing plate and a hat member . The hat member includes a top plate , two flanges , and two walls . The hat member includes a high-strength portion H and low-strength portions L. The high-strength portion H includes a longitudinally middle portion of each of the two walls and extends a length of at least 250 mm. The high-strength portion H has a tensile strength not lower than 1.5 GPa. The low-strength portions L are located outward of the high-strength portion and extends a length not smaller than the height of the walls. The low-strength portions have a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the longitudinally middle portion of the two walls. 1. A bumper beam comprising:a closing plate; anda hat member curved along a longitudinal direction to protrude in a direction of the closing plate,wherein the hat member includes:a top plate;two first ridges each positioned on a respective one of both ends of the top plate;two flanges joined to the closing plate;two second ridges each positioned at an inner end of a respective one of the flanges; andtwo walls each positioned between a respective one of the first ridges and a respective one of the second ridges,wherein the hat member includes: 'the high-strength portion extending a length of at least 250 mm and having a tensile strength not lower than 1.5 GPa; and', 'a high-strength portion including a longitudinally middle portion of each of the two walls,'} the low-strength portion located outward of the high-strength portion in the longitudinal direction,', 'the low-strength portion extending a length not smaller than a height of the walls as determined along the longitudinal direction,', 'the low-strength portion extending from one of the two second ridges through the two walls and the top plate to the other one of the two second ridges, and', 'the low-strength portion having a tensile strength lower than a tensile strength of the longitudinally middle portions of the two walls., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 95
19-03-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Номер: US20200086816A1
Автор: Hasegawa Atsushi, Miura Yusuke, TSUJI Keiichiro, YAMANE Ryota
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A vehicle body structure includes a pair of side members () extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle body, each side member having a hollow structure defining a hollow interior (), and provided with a vertical outboard wall (), a bumper beam () extending laterally along fore and aft ends of the side members, and curved so as to be convex on a side thereof facing away from the vehicle body, and a pair of extension members () each connected to a corresponding end part of the bumper beam and partly received in the hollow interior of the corresponding side member, a pair of cushioning members () are each interposed between the corresponding extension member and the vertical outboard wall of the corresponding side member, each cushioning member being deformable in a lateral direction of the vehicle body. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a pair of side members extending in a fore and aft direction on either side of a vehicle body, each side member having a hollow structure defining a hollow interior, and provided with a vertical outboard wall;a bumper beam extending laterally along fore and aft ends of the side members, and curved so as to be convex on a side thereof facing away from the vehicle body;a pair of extension members each connected to a corresponding end part of the bumper beam and partly received in the hollow interior of the corresponding side member; anda pair of cushioning members each interposed between the corresponding extension member and the vertical outboard wall of the corresponding side member, each cushioning member being deformable in a lateral direction of the vehicle body.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , wherein each cushioning member includes an outboard wall facing in the lateral direction claim 1 , and a pair of side walls extending inboard from a front edge and a rear edge of the outboard wall claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and having inboard edges connected to the corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 96
19-03-2020 дата публикации

BUMPER BASED TIRE CARRIER

Номер: US20200086933A1
Автор: Steen Jim, Steen Lacey
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A bumper based tire carrier supports a tire and wheel set. The bumper based tire carrier includes a vehicle bumper that is bolted onto a frame of a vehicle. The vehicle bumper includes a hinge. A single bolt slot is incorporated into the hinge. A tire carrier frame is connected to the hinge with a single bolt inserted through the single bolt slot and an end joint of the tire carrier frame. A tire adapter is also connected to the tire carrier frame. The tire adapter is attached to support the tire and wheel set. Furthermore, a locking mechanism is integrated to the vehicle bumper. The locking mechanism fastens the tire carrier frame to the vehicle bumper. 1. A bumper based tire carrier apparatus comprising:a vehicle bumper, wherein the vehicle bumper is configured to be bolted onto a frame of a vehicle;a hinge coupled to the vehicle bumper, wherein the hinge includes a single bolt slot;a tire carrier frame connected to the hinge with a single bolt, wherein the single bolt is configured to connect the hinge with an end joint of the tire carrier frame;a tire adapter coupled to the tire carrier frame, wherein the tire adapter is configured to support a tire and wheel set; anda locking mechanism coupled to the vehicle bumper, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to fasten the tire carrier frame to the vehicle bumper.2. The bumper based tire carrier apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an additional hinge coupled to the vehicle bumper, wherein the additional hinge includes a single bolt slot;an additional tire carrier frame connected to the additional hinge with a single bolt, wherein the single bolt is configured to connect the additional hinge with an end joint of the second tire carrier;an additional tire adapter coupled to the additional tire carrier frame, wherein the additional tire adapter is configured to support an additional tire and wheel set; andan additional locking mechanism coupled to the vehicle bumper, wherein the additional locking mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 97
01-04-2021 дата публикации

Reinforcement member for vehicle, and method for manufacturing same

Номер: US20210094493A1
Автор: Kenta WATANABE, Kimihiro Nogiwa, Masayuki Ishizuka, Norieda UENO
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd

There is provided a reinforcement member for a vehicle which includes a cylindrical body section having a continuously closed cross section intersecting with a longitudinal direction. The cylindrical body section has a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The third surface has a fourth surface extending away from the second surface, and a fifth surface connecting the fourth surface and the first surface to each other. In a sectional view when viewed in the longitudinal direction, in a case where a virtual line connecting a first intersection portion where the first surface and the third surface intersect with each other and a second intersection portion where the second surface and the third surface intersect with each other is set, a third intersection portion where the fourth surface and the fifth surface intersect with each other protrudes outward with respect to the virtual line.

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Номер записи: 98
01-04-2021 дата публикации

PEDESTRIAN COLLISION SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20210094495A1
Автор: PARK Byung Hyuk
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A pedestrian collision sensing device may include: a bumper skin having one or more pressure sensor installation parts formed thereon; a bumper absorber disposed at a rear of the bumper skin, and having an installation groove part formed therein; a pressure transfer tube extended in a lateral direction along the installation groove part; a tube mounting member configured to cover a circumference of the pressure transfer tube, and inserted and installed into the installation groove part; and one or more pressure sensors each connected to an end of the pressure transfer tube and coupled to the pressure sensor installation part. 1. A pedestrian collision sensing device comprising:a bumper skin having one or more pressure sensor installation parts formed thereon;a bumper absorber disposed at a rear of the bumper skin, and having an installation groove part formed therein;a pressure transfer tube extended in a lateral direction along the installation groove part;a tube mounting member configured to cover a circumference of the pressure transfer tube, and inserted and installed into the installation groove part; andone or more pressure sensors each connected to an end of the pressure transfer tube and coupled to the pressure sensor installation part.2. The pedestrian collision sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor installation part comprises:one or more pressure sensor mounting parts formed on a rear part of the bumper skin;one or more nut clips inserted into the pressure sensor mounting parts, respectively, and elastically abutting on both surfaces of the pressure sensor mounting part; andone or more pressure sensor fastening members fastened to the nut clips, respectively, through a fastening part of the pressure sensor and the pressure sensor mounting part.3. The pedestrian collision sensing device of claim 2 , wherein the pressure sensor mounting part comprises:a sensor mounting body part disposed at a rear of a bumper skin body part, and having the ...

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Номер записи: 99
05-04-2018 дата публикации

COLLISION SENSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180093629A1
Автор: Le Jialiang, Rao Manoharprasad K., Tippy David James
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An apparatus includes a center component defining a center chamber therein and first and second side components defining first and second chambers therein, respectively. The first and second side components are coupled to opposing ends of the center component with the first and second chambers in fluid communication with the center chamber. The center, first side and second side components are configured to extend substantially across a width of a vehicle. The apparatus further includes first, second and third pressure sensors in communication with the first, second and center chambers, respectively. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising a processor and a memory , the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to:receive signals from left, center, and right pressure sensors coupled to left, center, and right chambers extending across a vehicle front end;select operational parameters for at least one vehicle collision mitigation system based on the received signals; andapply the selected operational parameters.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the memory further stores instructions executable by the processor to determine that at least one of the signals from the left claim 21 , center claim 21 , and right pressure sensors meets a frontal impact threshold.23. The system of claim 22 , wherein the frontal impact threshold corresponds to a minimum value experienced by at least one of the left claim 22 , center claim 22 , and right pressure sensors during a collision of the vehicle front end claim 22 , the instructions further including instructions to actuate at least one collision mitigation system upon detecting that the front impact threshold is exceeded.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the memory further stores instructions executable by the processor to select the operational parameters based on a determination that at least one of the signals of the left and right pressure sensors meets a processing threshold.25. The system of claim 21 , ...

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Номер записи: 100