Energy absorber for automotive bumper
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorLaura L. Tanton
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Abstract
An energy absorber for an automotive bumper assembly having an impact beam includes a first component positioned adjacent the impact beam. The energy absorber also includes a second component positioned such that the first component is disposed substantially between the second component and the impact beam. The energy absorber additionally includes a locking feature configured to join the first component and the second component. A vehicle having a bumper assembly with such an energy absorber is also disclosed.
Claims15
An energy absorber for an automotive bumper assembly having an impact beam, the energy absorber comprising:
- a first foam component positioned adjacent the impact beam;
- a second foam component positioned such that the first component is disposed substantially between the second component and the impact beam;
- and
- a locking feature configured to secure the first component to the second component;
- wherein the locking feature includes a snap-together arrangement having an aperture defined by one of the first component and the second component and a hook element arranged on the other of the first component and the second component such that the hook element is configured to be inserted and snapped into the aperture.
An automotive bumper assembly comprising:
- a bumper impact beam;
- a first foam component positioned adjacent the bumper impact beam;
- a second foam component positioned such that the first component is disposed substantially between the second component and the bumper impact beam;
- and
- a locking feature configured to secure the first component to the second component;
- wherein the locking feature includes a snap-together arrangement having an aperture defined by one of the first component and the second component and a hook element arranged on the other of the first component and the second component such that the hook element is configured to be inserted and snapped into the aperture.
A vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle body;
- and
- a bumper assembly operatively connected to the body, the bumper assembly having:
- a bumper impact beam;
- a first foam component positioned adjacent the bumper impact beam;
- a second foam component positioned such that the first component is disposed substantially between the second component and the bumper impact beam;
- and
- a locking feature configured to secure the first component to the second component;
- wherein the locking feature includes a snap-together arrangement having an aperture defined by one of the first component and the second component and a hook element arranged on the other of the first component and the second component such that the hook element is configured to be inserted and snapped into the aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.