Crash box for a bumper assembly

摘要

A crash box includes a body portion extending from a top edge to a bottom edge along a global z-axis (A) and having a pair of side walls disposed in spaced relationship to one another. At least one x-shaped reinforcing web extends between the side walls along a plane (P) disposed transverse to the axis (A). An extension portion is integral with the body portion and extends outwardly from one of the side walls and is disposed along the plane (P). A flange plate is also integral with the body portion and defines at least one flange plate attachment hole for securing the crash box to a frame of a vehicle.

主权项

1. A crash box for mating with a bumper beam comprising:
a body portion extending from a top edge to a bottom edge along a global z-axis A; said body portion having a pair of side walls extending between mounting ends and collision ends in spaced relationship relative to one another; at least one x-shaped reinforcing web extending between said side walls along a plane P disposed transverse to said axis A; an extension portion integral with said body portion and extending outwardly from next adjacent said collision end of one of said side walls and disposed along said plane P between a first extension end to a second extension end to define an extension cavity extending therebetween; and said extension portion including at least one extension reinforcing web disposed within said cavity.