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Vehicle bumper

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5030603
This patent describes a vehicle bumper, comprising: a fascia having a front portion adapted to receive impact forces and upper and lower flanges extending rearwardly from the front portion; a backing member positioned rearwardly of the front portion of the fascia and extending vertically relative to the upper and lower flanges, the member including means for mounting the bumper on the vehicle; and a resiliently compressible plastic foam molded in situ in at least the volume bounded by the backing member and the fascia, the foam having an integral skin bonded to adjacent surfaces of the fascia and the backing member.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-86-192485; NOV-85-029620
Patent Number(s):
US 4616866
OSTI ID:
5030603
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English