Benteler International has been granted a patent for a vehicle bumper arrangement featuring an upper main cross member and a lower auxiliary cross member, connected by vertical struts. The design includes additional support elements made from a single material, enhancing structural integrity and utilizing light metal alloys. 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 support elements
The patent US12030448B2 describes a novel bumper arrangement for vehicles, featuring an upper main cross member and a lower auxiliary cross member that are integrally formed with vertical struts. This design allows for the upper main cross member to be coupled to the vehicle via crash boxes, while the vertical struts are supported by either the crash boxes or a flange plate on a longitudinal member. The arrangement includes at least one additional support element, which is oriented vertically and is made from a single material that is also used for the upper main cross member, lower auxiliary cross member, or vertical struts. Notably, the components are constructed from a light metal alloy, enhancing the overall weight efficiency of the bumper system.
Further claims detail specific features of the bumper arrangement, such as the shape of the vertical struts, which can be U-shaped, C-shaped, or hat-shaped. The upper main cross member is designed with an indentation to deform under longitudinal force, while the lower auxiliary cross member can be coupled to crash boxes. The design also allows for curvature in the cross members, with differing radii of curvature, and positions the lower auxiliary cross member in relation to the upper main cross member in various orientations. Additionally, the arrangement can utilize a steel alloy for the cross members, and the integration of support elements enhances structural integrity. Overall, this patent presents a comprehensive approach to vehicle bumper design, focusing on safety and material efficiency.
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