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Bumper component with embedded sensor

  • US 9,278,659 B2
  • Filed: 04/22/2014
  • Issued: 03/08/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A bumper assembly, comprising:

  • a molded body formed from a flow of heated material between a front surface and a rear surface; and

    at least one sensor positioned by a netting support structure extending longitudinally within the material flow such that the at least one sensor and the support structure are embedded between the front and rear surfaces and bonded with the material forming the molded body, the support structure configured to provide structural rigidity to the molded body.

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