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US4070051A
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Bumper for motor vehicle
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1976-09-27
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-09-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved motor vehicle bumper comprises a form-stiff support, a headlight and an elastic covering forming the end portion of the vehicle body. The headlight is provided in a recessed portion and is held by a pair of holding members at wall portions of the elastic covering. Impact on the covering causes the headlight to be pivoted about its attachment to one of the wall members and prevent damage to the headlight proper.
Inventors
- 👤 Dietmar Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/0491; B60R; B60R19/00; B60R19/02; B60R19/48; B60R19/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In a bumper arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, having a form-stiff support, an elastic covering forming an end portion of the vehicle and a headlight attached to said covering, the improvement wherein said elastic covering includes wall portions to which said headlight is connected by means of respective holding elements, said holding elements forming hinge-like connections with said wall portions to permit rotational displacement of said headlight, one of said hinge-like connections being provided on the side of said headlight most remote from a center longitudinal plane of said vehicle, said wall portions of said covering being flange-like portions of said elastic covering, said flange-like portions being recessed to permit said headlight to be recessed, and one of said wall portions being outermost wall portion which is U-shaped in cross-section to permit external access to and protection for the holding element most remote from said center longitudinal plane of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In a bumper arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, having a form-stiff support, an elastic covering forming an end portion of the vehicle and a headlight attached to said covering, the improvement wherein said elastic covering includes wall portions to which said headlight is connected by means of respective holding elements, said holding elements forming hinge-like connections with said wall portions to permit rotational displacement of said headlight, one of said hinge-like connections being provided on the side of said headlight most remote from a center longitudinal plane of said vehicle, said wall portions of said covering being flange-like portions of said elastic covering, said flange-like portions being recessed to permit said headlight to be recessed, and one of said wall portions being outermost wall portion which is U-shaped in cross-section to permit external access to and protection for the holding element most remote from said center longitudinal plane of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a bumper arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, having a form-stiff support, an elastic covering forming an end portion of the vehicle and a light attached to said covering, the improvement comprising: means for pivotally connecting said light to said elastic covering about a vertical axis in a manner that will cause said light to swing inwardly about said vertical axis upon deformation of said covering due to an impact there against.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a bumper arrangement for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, having a form-stiff support, an elastic covering forming an end portion of the vehicle and a light attached to said covering, the improvement comprising: means for pivotally connecting said light to said elastic covering about a vertical axis in a manner that will cause said light to swing inwardly about said vertical axis upon deformation of said covering due to an impact there against.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a bumper according to claim 2, wherein said means for pivotaly connecting said light includes a hinge-like connection at the side of said light most remote from the center longitudinal plane of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement according to claim 3, wherein the outermost wall portion of said covering is U-shaped in cross-section to permit external access to and protection for the hinge-like connection most remote from said center longitudinal plane of said vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |