CA2466942A1 - Adjustable safety bumper - Google Patents
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- CA2466942A1 CA2466942A1 CA002466942A CA2466942A CA2466942A1 CA 2466942 A1 CA2466942 A1 CA 2466942A1 CA 002466942 A CA002466942 A CA 002466942A CA 2466942 A CA2466942 A CA 2466942A CA 2466942 A1 CA2466942 A1 CA 2466942A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/56—Fittings damping bouncing force in truck collisions, e.g. bumpers; Arrangements on high-riding vehicles, e.g. lorries, for preventing vehicles or objects from running thereunder
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/02—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
- B60R19/24—Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
- B60R19/26—Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles comprising yieldable mounting means
- B60R19/32—Fluid shock absorbers, e.g. with coaxial coil springs
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R19/00—Wheel guards; Radiator guards, e.g. grilles; Obstruction removers; Fittings damping bouncing force in collisions
- B60R19/02—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
- B60R19/48—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
- B60R19/483—Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds with obstacle sensors of electric or electronic type
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
- B60R2021/0002—Type of accident
- B60R2021/0011—Rear collision or recoiling bounce after frontal collision
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Vibration Dampers (AREA)
- Refuge Islands, Traffic Blockers, Or Guard Fence (AREA)
- Force Measurement Appropriate To Specific Purposes (AREA)
- Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)
- Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
Abstract
A fully adjustable bumper system (200) that absorbs impact and thereby, avoids damage to the bumper (120). The bumper system (200) includes a bumper assembly (120) mounted to a vertically pivoting assembly (100) through horizontally (130) and vertically (140) adjustable assemblies. A stop assembly (110) is attached to the vertically pivoting assembly (140) and allows the bumper assembly (120) to pivot away from an applied force and then causes the bumper assembly (120) to return to its position with the force is removed. The bumper system (200) can be bolted, welded or otherwise fixedly attached to either the frame or rails (7) of a trailer or truck for ease of installation.
Claims (12)
1. A bumper system for installation on a vehicle, the bumper system comprising:
a bumper assembly;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface;
wherein upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will pivot away from the force and the shock-absorbing means will compress.
a bumper assembly;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface;
wherein upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will pivot away from the force and the shock-absorbing means will compress.
2. The bumper system of claim 1, further comprising a horizontal adjustment assembly used to couple the bumper assembly to the vertical pivoting assembly so that the bumper assembly can be adjusted substantially parallel to the ground.
3. The bumper system of claim 1, further comprising a vertical adjustment assembly used to couple the bumper assembly to the vertical pivoting assembly so that the bumper assembly can be adjusted vertically with respect to the ground.
4. The bumper system of claim 1, further comprising:
a vertical adjustment assembly; and a horizontal adjustment assembly, the horizontal adjustment assembly being coupled to the bumper assembly to allow adjustment of the bumper parallel to the ground and the vertical adjustment assembly being coupled to the horizontal adjustment assembly and the vertical pivoting assembly so that the bumper assembly can be adjusted vertically with respect to the ground.
a vertical adjustment assembly; and a horizontal adjustment assembly, the horizontal adjustment assembly being coupled to the bumper assembly to allow adjustment of the bumper parallel to the ground and the vertical adjustment assembly being coupled to the horizontal adjustment assembly and the vertical pivoting assembly so that the bumper assembly can be adjusted vertically with respect to the ground.
5. The bumper system of claim 4 further comprising a sensor that is operative to detect when a force is applied to the bumper assembly and provide a notice indicator.
6. The bumper system of claim 5, wherein the bumper assembly is attached to a vehicle by a plurality of bolts.
7. The bumper system of claim 6, wherein when no force is applied to the bumper assembly, the pivoting assembly resides in an extended position and when a force is applied to the bumper assembly, the pivoting assembly resides in a retracted position and the pivoting assembly is positioned with relationship to the bumper assembly in such a manner that as the pivoting assembly moves from the extended position to the retracted position, the distance between the ground and the bumper assembly doe not increase.
8. A bumper system comprising:
a bumper assembly including a horizontal adjustment means and a vertical adjustment means;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface and a stop surface that prevents the vertical pivoting assembly from pivoting beyond a desired degree;
wherein upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will pivot away from the force the shock-absorbing means will compress.
a bumper assembly including a horizontal adjustment means and a vertical adjustment means;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface and a stop surface that prevents the vertical pivoting assembly from pivoting beyond a desired degree;
wherein upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will pivot away from the force the shock-absorbing means will compress.
9. A bumper system comprising:
a bumper assembly including a horizontal adjustment means and a vertical adjustment means;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface and a stop surface that prevents the vertical pivoting assembly from pivoting beyond a desired degree, the shock absorbing means also including a spring to apply pressure against the bumper assembly;
wherein upon the absence of force against the bumper assembly, the pivoting assembly rests in an extended position, upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will move to a retracted position, and upon removal of the force, the spring will cause the vertical pivoting assembly to return to the extended position.
a bumper assembly including a horizontal adjustment means and a vertical adjustment means;
a vertical pivoting assembly substantially perpendicularly coupled to the bumper assembly and pivotally coupled to a fixed surface;
a stop assembly, the stop assembly including a shock-absorbing means with one end of the shock absorbing means coupled to the vertical pivoting means and the other end of the shock absorbing means coupled to a fixed surface and a stop surface that prevents the vertical pivoting assembly from pivoting beyond a desired degree, the shock absorbing means also including a spring to apply pressure against the bumper assembly;
wherein upon the absence of force against the bumper assembly, the pivoting assembly rests in an extended position, upon applying a force to the bumper assembly, the vertical pivoting assembly will move to a retracted position, and upon removal of the force, the spring will cause the vertical pivoting assembly to return to the extended position.
10. The bumper system of claim 9 further comprising a sensor that is operative to detect when the pivoting assembly is not in the extended position and provide a notice indicator.
11. The bumper system of claim 9, wherein the bumper assembly is attached to a vehicle by a plurality of bolts.
12. The bumper system of claim 9, wherein the pivoting assembly is positioned with relationship to the bumper assembly in such a manner that as the pivoting assembly moves from the extended position to the retracted position, the distance between the ground and the bumper assembly doe not increase.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US34949901P | 2001-11-13 | 2001-11-13 | |
| US60/349,499 | 2001-11-13 | ||
| US38394202P | 2002-05-30 | 2002-05-30 | |
| US60/383,942 | 2002-05-30 | ||
| PCT/US2002/036511 WO2003051670A2 (en) | 2001-11-13 | 2002-11-12 | Adjustable safety bumper |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2466942A1 true CA2466942A1 (en) | 2003-06-26 |
| CA2466942C CA2466942C (en) | 2011-01-25 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2466942A Expired - Fee Related CA2466942C (en) | 2001-11-13 | 2002-11-12 | Adjustable safety bumper |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
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| AU (1) | AU2002350183A1 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2466942C (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2003051670A2 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9771040B2 (en) | 2015-08-18 | 2017-09-26 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Trailer with rear impact guard |
| US10369949B2 (en) | 2017-02-27 | 2019-08-06 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Rear impact guard |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITMI20062431A1 (en) * | 2006-12-19 | 2008-06-20 | Iveco Spa | EXTENDED TYPE OF FRONT SAFETY DEVICE FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE |
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- 2002-11-12 CA CA2466942A patent/CA2466942C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2002-11-12 WO PCT/US2002/036511 patent/WO2003051670A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2002-11-12 AU AU2002350183A patent/AU2002350183A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9771040B2 (en) | 2015-08-18 | 2017-09-26 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Trailer with rear impact guard |
| US10272859B2 (en) | 2015-08-18 | 2019-04-30 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Trailer with rear impact guard |
| US10369949B2 (en) | 2017-02-27 | 2019-08-06 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Rear impact guard |
| US10640068B2 (en) | 2017-02-27 | 2020-05-05 | Sti Holdings, Inc. | Rear impact guard |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| AU2002350183A1 (en) | 2003-06-30 |
| WO2003051670A2 (en) | 2003-06-26 |
| CA2466942C (en) | 2011-01-25 |
| AU2002350183A8 (en) | 2003-06-30 |
| WO2003051670A3 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |
Effective date: 20191112 |