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Bumper beam with gussets to prevent underride

  • US 7,954,866 B2
  • Filed: 07/03/2008
  • Issued: 06/07/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A motor vehicle, comprising:

  • a bumper beam having a generally convex shape;

    the bumper beam including a front surface including a center portion;

    a gusset comprising a first portion disposed on a top surface of the bumper beam and a second portion overhanging a front edge of the bumper, the two portions forming the shape of a bent elbow;

    the gusset including an engaging portion; and

    wherein the engaging portion and the center portion are generally co-planar.

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