US3861728A
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Bumper for motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1973-08-28
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A bumper for motor vehicles, especially passenger motor vehicles, which in case of an impact is displaced preferably in the vehicle longitudinal direction and which is equipped with lateral bent-around end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body; the end portions of the bumper are thereby movably connected with the bumper center section and are longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Haberle
- 👤 Daniel Riechers
- 👤 Walter Munsinger
- 👤 Horst Kleiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/04; B60R19/14; B60R19/24; B60R19/26; B60R2019/247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bentaround end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by a guide means, and in that said guide means include a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of each bumper end portion, and further characterized in that the connection between the end portions and the center section takes place by bent spring means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bentaround end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by a guide means, and in that said guide means include a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of each bumper end portion, and further characterized in that the connection between the end portions and the center section takes place by bent spring means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bent-around end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterizied in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by guide means, and in that said guide means includes a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of each bumper end portion, and further characterized in that a hinge-like connection exists between the end portions and the center section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bent-around end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterizied in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by guide means, and in that said guide means includes a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of each bumper end portion, and further characterized in that a hinge-like connection exists between the end portions and the center section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bent-around end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by guide means, and in that said guide means include a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of said bumper end portion, and further characterized in that the bumper is displaceable in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A bumper for motor vehicles which is displaced in case of an impact and which includes a center section and lateral bent-around end portions extending approximately parallel to the outer surface of the body, characterized in that the end portions are movably connected with the center section and are substantially longitudinally displaceably guided at a distance from the body by guide means, and in that said guide means include a spacer means projecting from the body which spacer means engages in a guide rail means mounted on the inside of said bumper end portion, and further characterized in that the bumper is displaceable in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bumper according to claim 3, characterized in that the connection between the end portions and the center section takes place by bent spring means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bumper according to claim 3, characterized in that a hinge-like connection exists between the end portions and the center section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bumper according to claim 3, characterized in that the movable connection between the center section and the end portions is realized by the inherent elasticity of the material from which the end portions are made.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bumper according to claim 6, characterized in that said material is integral foamed material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bumper according to claim 7, characterized in that said integral foam material has a main component of polyurethane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bumper according to claim 3, characterized in that said spacer means is rigidly connected with the body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bumper according to claim 9, characterized in that said spacer means is one of a synthetic plastic material and a metal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |