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US 7,954,866 B2Granted
Bumper beam with gussets to prevent underride
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorsKevin Barcomb, Warren Alan Day, Nick A. Massaro
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Abstract
A bumper beam with gussets is disclosed. The gussets increase engagement with a barrier and prevent underride during a collision. The gussets can be attached to a front and top surface of the bumper beam. The gussets may be offset from the center of the bumper beam and overhang the edge of the beam.
Claims24
A motor vehicle, comprising:
- a bumper beam having a generally convex shape;
- the bumper beam including a front surface including a center portion;
- a gusset comprising a first portion disposed on a top surface of the bumper beam and a second portion overhanging a front edge of the bumper, the two portions forming the shape of a bent elbow;
- the gusset including an engaging portion;
- and
- wherein the engaging portion and the center portion are generally co-planar.
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A motor vehicle, comprising:
- a bumper beam having a generally convex shape;
- the bumper beam including a front surface and a top surface that is disposed in a generally perpendicular manner to the front surface;
- a gusset disposed on a portion of the bumper beam;
- the gusset including a first attached portion and a second attached portion;
- and;
- wherein the first attached portion is attached to an upper lip of the front surface and wherein the second attached portion is attached to the top surface.
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A motor vehicle, comprising:
- a bumper beam having a generally convex shape;
- a gusset attached to a portion of the bumper beam, the gusset comprising a first portion and a second portion, the two portions forming the shape of a bent elbow;
- wherein the gusset first portion and the gusset second portion are joined generally at an obtuse angle;
- and
- wherein the gusset is configured to contact a barrier in a collision substantially simultaneously with a portion of the bumper beam.
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A bumper system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a bumper beam including a front surface and a top surface;
- a gusset disposed on the bumper beam;
- the gusset including a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion;
- wherein the first attachment portion is attached to the front surface and wherein the second attached portion is attached to the top surface;
- and
- wherein the gusset overhangs the front surface without covering the front surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.