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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2010
Wilhelm Arns, Paderborn, DE;
Wilhelm Arns, Paderborn, DE;
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH, Paderborn, DE;
Abstract
A bumper system for a motor vehicle includes a cross-member having a U-shape that opens away from the motor vehicle and includes a pair of outer flanges. At least one crush box is connected with the cross-member and supports the same on the motor vehicle. A closure member is operably connected with the outer flanges of the cross-member, and includes first and second longitudinal segments, each of which has a generally U-shaped configuration which opens toward the cross-member, and includes a base, a pair of legs, and a pair of flanges. A coupling member attaches the first and second segments of the closure member to the outer flanges of the cross-member and includes a connecting bar that extends in a generally vertical plane and is connected with the base of each of the first and second segments.