Benteler International has been granted a patent for a vehicle bumper arrangement featuring an upper main crossmember and a lower auxiliary crossmember connected by vertical struts. The design extends over 70% of the vehicle’s width and includes laterally protruding end portions with a vertically oriented hollow profile. GlobalData’s report on Benteler International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Bumper arrangement for motor vehicles with integrated crossmembers
The patent US12065093B2 describes a novel bumper arrangement for vehicles, designed to enhance structural integrity and safety. The arrangement consists of an upper main crossmember and a lower auxiliary crossmember, which are integrally connected by a vertical strut. This configuration allows the bumper to extend over at least 70% of the vehicle's width. Both crossmembers feature end portions that protrude laterally, and a vertically oriented hollow profile is incorporated into the outer portions of these ends. This hollow profile can be coupled to either crossmember and includes a rear-facing abutment surface that has a larger surface area than the end portions, contributing to improved impact resistance.
Further claims detail the construction and material specifications of the bumper arrangement. The upper and lower crossmembers can be formed from steel or light metal alloys and may be produced through press-forming or extrusion processes. The design includes features such as rounded outer edges on the hollow profile and an indentation on the upper main crossmember that is intended to deform under longitudinal loads. Additionally, the vertically oriented hollow profile can be bonded or positively locked to the vertical connecting strut, ensuring a robust assembly. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive approach to vehicle bumper design, focusing on safety, structural integrity, and manufacturing versatility.
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