Compagnie Plastic Omnium has patented a bumper reinforcement for motor vehicles, molded from thermoplastic material. The design includes a mounting plate for sensors, connected to the reinforcement via a fragile material bridge. In case of a frontal impact, the mounting plate detaches to prevent damage. GlobalData’s report on Compagnie Plastic Omnium gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Compagnie Plastic Omnium, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Compagnie Plastic Omnium's grant share as of February 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Bumper reinforcement with detachable mounting plate for sensors
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11897404B2) discloses a novel bumper reinforcement design for motor vehicles. The bumper reinforcement is produced by molding a thermoplastic material and is intended to be integrated into a front assembly between a bumper and a technical part. The unique feature of this bumper reinforcement is the inclusion of at least one mounting plate for supporting sensors, which is linked to the bumper reinforcement by a fragile material bridge. This bridge extends perpendicular to the mounting plate's plane, ensuring the rear face of the mounting plate is coplanar with the front face of the bumper reinforcement.
Furthermore, the patent details the specific construction of the material bridge, which alternates between zones of varying thickness to provide structural integrity while allowing for controlled breakage if necessary. The mounting plate can support various sensors such as lidar, radar, or cameras, and is adaptable to accommodate air intake devices, bumper skins, and electronic control units. Additionally, the bumper reinforcement can be overmolded on structural parts like impact beams or shock absorbers. The innovative design of this bumper reinforcement aims to enhance the functionality and safety features of motor vehicles while maintaining structural integrity and ease of integration within the front assembly.
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