Bumper beam with gussets to prevent underride
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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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Abstract
A bumper beam with gussets is disclosed. The gussets increase engagement with a barrier and prevent underride during a collision. The gussets can be attached to a front and top surface of the bumper beam. The gussets may be offset from the center of the bumper beam and overhang the edge of the beam.
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24 Claims
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1. A motor vehicle, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A motor vehicle, comprising:
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a bumper beam having a generally convex shape; the bumper beam including a front surface and a top surface that is disposed in a generally perpendicular manner to the front surface; a gusset disposed on a portion of the bumper beam; the gusset including a first attached portion and a second attached portion; and
;wherein the first attached portion is attached to an upper lip of the front surface and wherein the second attached portion is attached to the top surface. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A motor vehicle, comprising:
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a bumper beam having a generally convex shape; a gusset attached to a portion of the bumper beam, the gusset comprising a first portion and a second portion, the two portions forming the shape of a bent elbow; wherein the gusset first portion and the gusset second portion are joined generally at an obtuse angle; and wherein the gusset is configured to contact a barrier in a collision substantially simultaneously with a portion of the bumper beam. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A bumper system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
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a bumper beam including a front surface and a top surface; a gusset disposed on the bumper beam;
the gusset including a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion;wherein the first attachment portion is attached to the front surface and wherein the second attached portion is attached to the top surface; and wherein the gusset overhangs the front surface without covering the front surface. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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