摘要 |
An energy adsorbing bumper particularly adapted to shield motor vehicle structural members from impact damage. The bumper includes a resiliently deformable, arcuate member secured to one of the structural members and defining therewith a chamber. Web means extend from the arcuate member and into the chamber. Initial collapse of the arcuate member as a whole due to an impart face is followed by a secondary collapse of the web means due to contact with the structural member, thereby providing for the adsorption of large amounts of impact energy. The connection between the arcuate and structural members is hidden from view by a flap integrally formed with and extending from the arcuate member.
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