GB1567564A - Bumpers - Google Patents
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- GB1567564A GB1567564A GB2405/77A GB240577A GB1567564A GB 1567564 A GB1567564 A GB 1567564A GB 2405/77 A GB2405/77 A GB 2405/77A GB 240577 A GB240577 A GB 240577A GB 1567564 A GB1567564 A GB 1567564A
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- bumper
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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
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60D—VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
- B60D1/00—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices
- B60D1/48—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by the mounting
- B60D1/56—Traction couplings; Hitches; Draw-gear; Towing devices characterised by the mounting securing to the vehicle bumper
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Description
(54) IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO BUMPERS
(71) We, TERAKAT LIMITED, a
Company organised and existing under the laws of Jersey, of Normandy House, P.O.
Box 75, St. Helier, Jersey do hereby declare the invention, for which we pray that a patent may be granted to us, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particulary described in and by the following statement : - The invention relates to bumpers for motor vehicles.
According to the invention there is provided a bumper for a motor vehicle, comprising a rebate in the boundary surface of the bumper and a tow hitch mounted in the rebate.
Using the invention it is possible to provide a bumper which can take the load of a person standing on it, and can take the load of a towed vehicle in virtually any direction.
The tow hitch may be a tow ball mounted as by welding in the hole.
The bumper may be a box section.
The rebated part may be formed by a flat plate which is, in use of the bumper, a bottom plate.
Two bumpers embodying the invention are diagrammatically illustrated, by way of example, in the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 shows schematically a perspective view from above of a first embodiment of a bumper;
Figure 2 shows a perspective view from above of a second embodiment of a bumper;
Figure 3 shows a perspective view from below of the bumper of figure 2;
Figure 4 shows an end elevational view of the bumper of Figures 2 and 3 mounted on a vehicle; and
Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the vehicle and bumper of Figure 4.
Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, the bumper 1 is of the shape shown and has in its boundary surface a centre rebate 2 formed by a plate 3 in which there is a hole 4 in which a tow hitch (i.e. a ball, not shown) is mounted.
The bumper 1 is constructed from a welded framework which includes a strengthening strut of 'V- configuration extending from the corners to the apex at the rear (when the bumper is mounted in a vehicle) of the plate.
The hole 4 passes through three superimposed plates of the framework.
A cladding of pressed steel, which may be painted or chromed is mounted on the framework.
Caps of steel, rubber or plastics can be mounted on the ends 5 of the bumper 1.
The plate 3 is wrapped round the top plate of the framework at the top and bottom to provide added strength.
Referring now to Figures 2 to 5, the bumper 5 is generally rectangular in plan. It has an impact-receiving and load-spreading frame 6 with means in the form of end plates 7 with bolt holes 8 so that it can be rigidly secured to the chassis or other structural part of a vehicle 9. The frame 6 which is made of metal e.g. steel or wrought iron, has a plate 10 which extends in the direction of the length of the bumper 5 between a bottom transverse plate 11 of the bumper and a plate 12 which forms a bottom horizontal (as considered in Figures 4 and 5) part of a box 13 which forms a rebate 14 in the boundary surface of the bumper. The part 12 is bent over and extends downwardly beyond the transverse plate to provide a lip 15.
Arms 16 carrying the end plates 8 also support the upper surface 17 of the bumper 5 and are also integral with or extensions of the plate 10. A hole 18 for receiving a towing hitch 19 (Figure 2, dotted lines) passes through the three superimposed plates or parts 10, 11 and 12.
The box 13 has a rear plate 20 which extends upwardly from the part 12 and is folded over at its upper edge 21 where it is secured to the upper surface of the bumper as by welding. The folded over edge 21 provides additional strength. The box 13 is completed by side plates or cheeks 23.
The bumper 5 has end stops or caps 23.
It will be understood that the bumper top surface 17, front surface 24, box 13 and end caps 23 are made of metal or other suitable or specified material. The bumper can take the load of a person standing on it.
It will also be understood that the towing hitch 19 such as a ball can easily be mounted in the hole 18 and when it is so mounted and secured as by welding, the bumper itself becomes the tow hitch and can take the load of a towed vehicle from virtually any direction.
Futhermore, the part 12 and the upper surface 17 of the bumper act as steps. This is very important for a large vehicle or when towing, to enable a user to reach high points of the vehicle, for example to secure a load.
The bumpers embodying the invention are thus sturdy and can be used both as steps and as towing hitches for a load to be towed by a vehicle to which the bumper is attached, or the load of a person standing on it.
The load is spread by the frame 6.
The bumpers are particularly suitable in heavy duty applications on heavy vehicles.
Also the towing hitch is protected as it is inset in the rebate 14 and also cannot easily damage property or people as it does not project beyond the extremity of the vehicle as is usually the case with conventional hitches and bumpers.
A Number Plate 25 (Figure 5) can also be housed in the rebate 14, supported by the plate 20.
It will be understood that in each illustrated embodiment, the towing hitch can be removably mounted in the hole 4, 18 or can be secured in that hole as by welding in which case it becomes integral with the bumper and with the frame 6. Also, the bumper can be mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle.
WHAT WE CLAIM IS:- 1. A bumper for a motor vehicle, compris
ing a rebate in the boundary surface of the bumper and a tow hitch mounted in the rebate.
2. A bumper according to Claim 1, having a frame for spreading imposed loads including means for connecting it to the chassis or other structural member(s) of a vehicle, the tow hitch being mounted in a hole passing through the frame.
3. A bumper according to Claim 2, the frame comprising a flat plate which lies between the horizontal part of the rebate and a flat bottom plate of the bumper, the hole passing through both plates and the horizontal part of the rebate.
4. A bumper according to any preceding
Claim, the rebate comprising a box set in the bumper bar of a towed vehicle to enable a tow bar to swing in a wide arc about a towing hitch set in the hole.
5. A bumper according to any preceding
Claim, having a generally flat upper (in use) surface and a generally flat impact receiving surface at substantially 900 to the upper surface.
6. A bumper according to claim 5, including end caps.
7. A bumper for a motor vehicle, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (7)
1. A bumper for a motor vehicle, compris
ing a rebate in the boundary surface of the bumper and a tow hitch mounted in the rebate.
2. A bumper according to Claim 1, having a frame for spreading imposed loads including means for connecting it to the chassis or other structural member(s) of a vehicle, the tow hitch being mounted in a hole passing through the frame.
3. A bumper according to Claim 2, the frame comprising a flat plate which lies between the horizontal part of the rebate and a flat bottom plate of the bumper, the hole passing through both plates and the horizontal part of the rebate.
4. A bumper according to any preceding
Claim, the rebate comprising a box set in the bumper bar of a towed vehicle to enable a tow bar to swing in a wide arc about a towing hitch set in the hole.
5. A bumper according to any preceding
Claim, having a generally flat upper (in use) surface and a generally flat impact receiving surface at substantially 900 to the upper surface.
6. A bumper according to claim 5, including end caps.
7. A bumper for a motor vehicle, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB2405/77A GB1567564A (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-01-20 | Bumpers |
DE19772746235 DE2746235A1 (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-10-14 | BUMPER FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE |
FR7733362A FR2377910A1 (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-11-07 | BUMPERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, AGENCY TO RECEIVE A TRAILER HITCH |
ZA00776766A ZA776766B (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-11-14 | Improvements in or relating to bumpers |
IT51926/77A IT1090981B (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-11-24 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATED TO BUMPER |
IE104/78A IE46140B1 (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1978-01-17 | Improvements in or relating to bumpers |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB2405/77A GB1567564A (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-01-20 | Bumpers |
Publications (1)
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GB1567564A true GB1567564A (en) | 1980-05-14 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB2405/77A Expired GB1567564A (en) | 1977-01-20 | 1977-01-20 | Bumpers |
Country Status (6)
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DE (1) | DE2746235A1 (en) |
FR (1) | FR2377910A1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB1567564A (en) |
IE (1) | IE46140B1 (en) |
IT (1) | IT1090981B (en) |
ZA (1) | ZA776766B (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE29606636U1 (en) | 1996-04-12 | 1996-07-25 | BPW Bergische Achsen KG, 51674 Wiehl | Device for receiving a trailer coupling |
Families Citing this family (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE3237762A1 (en) * | 1982-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH, 8000 München | BUMPER SUPPORT BODY MADE OF FIBER REINFORCED MATERIAL FOR AUTOMOTIVE OR THE LIKE |
US5340177A (en) * | 1993-08-25 | 1994-08-23 | Shape Corporation | Vehicle bumper with step |
DE19953723B4 (en) * | 1999-11-09 | 2009-02-26 | Wietmarscher Ambulanz- Und Sonderfahrzeug Gmbh | Fastening device for a ram protection of motor vehicles |
DE102008030626A1 (en) † | 2008-06-23 | 2009-12-31 | Scambia Industrial Developments Aktiengesellschaft | Towing |
Family Cites Families (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2492914A (en) * | 1949-01-11 | 1949-12-27 | Carl G Barden | Combination rear bumper, hitch, and foot platform for vehicles |
US3501170A (en) * | 1967-12-26 | 1970-03-17 | Bruno Da Valle | Combined hollow bumper and trailer hitch for motor vehicles |
US3606385A (en) * | 1968-11-05 | 1971-09-20 | John H Johannes | Combination motor vehicle bumper |
US3866949A (en) * | 1973-07-16 | 1975-02-18 | John R Green | Safety cover for a bumper hitch |
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1977
- 1977-01-20 GB GB2405/77A patent/GB1567564A/en not_active Expired
- 1977-10-14 DE DE19772746235 patent/DE2746235A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1977-11-07 FR FR7733362A patent/FR2377910A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1977-11-14 ZA ZA00776766A patent/ZA776766B/en unknown
- 1977-11-24 IT IT51926/77A patent/IT1090981B/en active
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- 1978-01-17 IE IE104/78A patent/IE46140B1/en unknown
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE29606636U1 (en) | 1996-04-12 | 1996-07-25 | BPW Bergische Achsen KG, 51674 Wiehl | Device for receiving a trailer coupling |
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IE46140B1 (en) | 1983-03-09 |
IT1090981B (en) | 1985-06-26 |
DE2746235A1 (en) | 1978-07-27 |
ZA776766B (en) | 1978-10-25 |
IE780104L (en) | 1978-07-20 |
FR2377910A1 (en) | 1978-08-18 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PS | Patent sealed | ||
732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19930923 |