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Motor vehicle with impact-damping bumper
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle has an impact-damping bumper comprising a rigid support member to which is secured a resilient member that has a high impact-damping capacity and extends over substantially the entire length of the support member. A spoiler, for increasing the dynamic wheel pressure of the vehicle, is arranged below the resilient bumper member, and extends obliquely rearwardly and downwardly from the bumper member, and parts such as a radiator grille, headlamps, and adjacent front body portions may be arranged above the resilient bumper member, the spoiler and other parts being integrally connected to the resilient member to form with it a one-piece construction. The resilient member has approximately the cross-sectional configuration of a rectangle open or almost open towards the rigid support member, and the spoiler merges laterally into the contours of adjacent wing portions of the vehicle. The upper side of the resilient member may have a projection which extends initially upwardly and then horizontally rearwardly beneath the headlamps, and possibly also the radiator grille. Ventilation apertures may be provided in the spoiler for cooling of the front wheel brakes or other parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg A Gallion
- 👤 Klaus Weichsler
- 👤 Horst Hullmann
- 👤 Horst Munzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/18; B60R2019/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a motor vehicle, a bumper comprising a rigid supporting member extending in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity and extends substantially the whole length of the support member, the resilient member forming with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, means securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, and a spoiler - for increasing the dynamic wheel pressure of the vehicle - integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extending obliquely downwardly from a location at the under side of the resilient member close to said securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a motor vehicle, a bumper comprising a rigid supporting member extending in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity and extends substantially the whole length of the support member, the resilient member forming with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, means securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, and a spoiler - for increasing the dynamic wheel pressure of the vehicle - integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extending obliquely downwardly from a location at the under side of the resilient member close to said securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
252 words
In a motor vehicle having a body including a pair of headlamps and, extending rearwardly therefrom, body wing portions forming wheel arches for respective front wheels of the vehicle, a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which consists of polyurethane integral foam and has a high impact-damping capacity and extends substantially the whole length of the support member, to form with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, upper and lower return portions of the support member securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, a spoiler integrally connected to the resilient member along substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a one-piece construction with the resilient member, the spoiler extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly from the under side of the resilient member at a location adjacent the lower return portion of the support member, a pair of integral projections extending initially upwardly from the upper side of the resilient member adjacent the upper return portion of the support member and then extending horizontally rearwardly underneath parts of the vehicle body in the vicinity of the headlamps, an integral covering lip formed on the upper side of the resilient member between the integral projections and forming a cover for the upper return portion of the support member, and end portions of the upwardly extending parts of the integral projections merging into the contours of the respective body wing portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
252 words
In a motor vehicle having a body including a pair of headlamps and, extending rearwardly therefrom, body wing portions forming wheel arches for respective front wheels of the vehicle, a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which consists of polyurethane integral foam and has a high impact-damping capacity and extends substantially the whole length of the support member, to form with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, upper and lower return portions of the support member securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, a spoiler integrally connected to the resilient member along substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a one-piece construction with the resilient member, the spoiler extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly from the under side of the resilient member at a location adjacent the lower return portion of the support member, a pair of integral projections extending initially upwardly from the upper side of the resilient member adjacent the upper return portion of the support member and then extending horizontally rearwardly underneath parts of the vehicle body in the vicinity of the headlamps, an integral covering lip formed on the upper side of the resilient member between the integral projections and forming a cover for the upper return portion of the support member, and end portions of the upwardly extending parts of the integral projections merging into the contours of the respective body wing portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
189 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity and extends along substantially the whole length of the support member, the resilient member having a channel-like cross-section and forming with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, means securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, a spoiler which extends along substantially the whole length of the support member and is integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extends obliquely downwardly from a location at the under side of the resilient member in the region of said securing means, the spoiler having a wall thickness substantially corresponding to the wall thickness of the resilient member, a plurality of reinforcing ribs which are provided on the rear side of the spoiler over substantially the whole width of the vehicle and extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and end portions of the spoiler merging into the contours of adjacent wing portions of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
189 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity and extends along substantially the whole length of the support member, the resilient member having a channel-like cross-section and forming with the support member a cross-sectional shape approximating to a closed rectangle, means securing the resilient member to the support member along the length thereof, a spoiler which extends along substantially the whole length of the support member and is integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extends obliquely downwardly from a location at the under side of the resilient member in the region of said securing means, the spoiler having a wall thickness substantially corresponding to the wall thickness of the resilient member, a plurality of reinforcing ribs which are provided on the rear side of the spoiler over substantially the whole width of the vehicle and extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and end portions of the spoiler merging into the contours of adjacent wing portions of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
125 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a bowed rigid support member extending transversely of the vehicle, a correspondingly bowed resilient member consisting of polyurethane integral foam of high impact-damping capacity, upper and lower securing means securing said members together over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to provide a cross-sectional configuration approximating to a closed rectangle, an obliquely downwardly extending bowed spoiler integrally connected to the under side of the resilient member over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a one-piece construction with the resilient member, and at least one through aperture in each lateral half-portion of the bowed spoiler at a location longitudinally aligned with operative parts on the under side of the vehicle which are to be cooled.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a bowed rigid support member extending transversely of the vehicle, a correspondingly bowed resilient member consisting of polyurethane integral foam of high impact-damping capacity, upper and lower securing means securing said members together over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to provide a cross-sectional configuration approximating to a closed rectangle, an obliquely downwardly extending bowed spoiler integrally connected to the under side of the resilient member over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a one-piece construction with the resilient member, and at least one through aperture in each lateral half-portion of the bowed spoiler at a location longitudinally aligned with operative parts on the under side of the vehicle which are to be cooled.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
214 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity, upper and lower securing means securing said members together over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a transversely extending hollow box structure, a spoiler forming a one-piece construction with the resilient member and extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly from an integral connection to the under side of the resilient member over substantially the whole width of the vehicle, a plurality of through apertures in the spoiler at locations symmetrically disposed with respect to the longitudinally extending vertical centre plane of the vehicle, a radiator grille and adjacent front body portions of the vehicle forming a one-piece construction with the resilient member and extending obliquely upwardly and forwardly from an integral connection to the upper side of the resilient member, such that at least the upper part of the front portion of the radiator grille is positioned forwardly of the resilient member, and edge regions of the front body portions of the vehicle engaging under adjacent edge regions of a main forward body portion of the vehicle to provide a secure support for the resilient bumper member and the parts integral therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
214 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends in a direction generally transversely of the vehicle, a resilient member which has a high impact-damping capacity, upper and lower securing means securing said members together over substantially the whole width of the vehicle to form a transversely extending hollow box structure, a spoiler forming a one-piece construction with the resilient member and extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly from an integral connection to the under side of the resilient member over substantially the whole width of the vehicle, a plurality of through apertures in the spoiler at locations symmetrically disposed with respect to the longitudinally extending vertical centre plane of the vehicle, a radiator grille and adjacent front body portions of the vehicle forming a one-piece construction with the resilient member and extending obliquely upwardly and forwardly from an integral connection to the upper side of the resilient member, such that at least the upper part of the front portion of the radiator grille is positioned forwardly of the resilient member, and edge regions of the front body portions of the vehicle engaging under adjacent edge regions of a main forward body portion of the vehicle to provide a secure support for the resilient bumper member and the parts integral therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
199 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends transversely of the vehicle and is mounted to floor structure of the vehicle, the support member having a rearwardly open rectangular cross-section, a resilient member which extends transversely of the vehicle and has bent-over edge portions securing the resilient member to rearwardly directed edge portions of the rigid support member, a spoiler integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly therefrom over at least the major portion of the width of the vehicle, ventilation apertures extending through the spoiler in each laterally symmetrical half thereof for inDucing an air flow for cooling front wheel brakes of the vehicle, a radiator grille and adjoining bodywork sections integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith, such that the upper end of the radiator grille is located forwardly of the resilient member and the radiator grille forms part of a bow-shaped configuration passing over by way of the resilient member into the obliquely rearwardly extending spoiler, and means mounting and securing said one-piece integral front section to a main forward body portion of the vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
199 words
A motor vehicle having a bumper comprising a rigid support member which extends transversely of the vehicle and is mounted to floor structure of the vehicle, the support member having a rearwardly open rectangular cross-section, a resilient member which extends transversely of the vehicle and has bent-over edge portions securing the resilient member to rearwardly directed edge portions of the rigid support member, a spoiler integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith and extending obliquely downwardly and rearwardly therefrom over at least the major portion of the width of the vehicle, ventilation apertures extending through the spoiler in each laterally symmetrical half thereof for inDucing an air flow for cooling front wheel brakes of the vehicle, a radiator grille and adjoining bodywork sections integrally connected to the resilient member to form a one-piece construction therewith, such that the upper end of the radiator grille is located forwardly of the resilient member and the radiator grille forms part of a bow-shaped configuration passing over by way of the resilient member into the obliquely rearwardly extending spoiler, and means mounting and securing said one-piece integral front section to a main forward body portion of the vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |