JP2003312400A - Bumper device - Google Patents

Bumper device

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JP2003312400A
JP2003312400A JP2002116951A JP2002116951A JP2003312400A JP 2003312400 A JP2003312400 A JP 2003312400A JP 2002116951 A JP2002116951 A JP 2002116951A JP 2002116951 A JP2002116951 A JP 2002116951A JP 2003312400 A JP2003312400 A JP 2003312400A
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Prior art keywords
flange
tubular body
side frame
pipe body
bumper
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Inventor
Katsuharu Sakuma
克治 佐久間
Shinichi Haneda
真一 羽田
Kyoichi Kita
恭一 北
Kazunobu Funo
和信 布野
Kazunari Azuchi
一成 安土
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Aisin Keikinzoku Co Ltd
Aisin Corp
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Aisin Seiki Co Ltd
Aisin Keikinzoku Co Ltd
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Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance absorption ability of an impact energy of a crush box arranged between a bumper reinforcement and a side frame on a car body side, and to quickly enhance the impact energy absorption ability by sharply raising a stroke-load curve near the load limit, not allowing a gradual upward- sloping curve. <P>SOLUTION: The crush box (1) is constituted by a pipe body obtained by deep-drawing a steel plate and a flange (4) and a bottom part are integrally formed to this pipe body by deep drawing molding. When an impact load is applied, a deformation part (3) between the pipe body (2) and the flange (4) is transferred to the pipe body (2) to plastically deform the pipe body and it is intruded into a side frame (6). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、薄板の深絞り加工
により成形したクラッシュボックスを備えるバンパ装置
に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bumper device having a crush box formed by deep drawing a thin plate.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】車両の衝突時の乗員への衝撃を緩和する
ために、車両のバンパリィンフォースと車体側のサイド
フレーム(サイドメンバー)との間に塑性変形可能なク
ラッシュボックス(衝撃エネルギー吸収体)を介在させ
る。このようなクラッシュボックスの例が特開2001
−13841公報に開示されるが、この公知例は直管体
を部分的に縮径又は拡径して外径の異なる管部を形成
し、各管部端縁間に形成できる段差を介して該管部相互
を結んだ多段管体を構成するものである。
2. Description of the Related Art A crash box (impact energy absorber that can be plastically deformed between a bumper force of a vehicle and a side frame (side member) of a vehicle body is provided in order to reduce an impact on an occupant in a vehicle collision. ) Intervenes. An example of such a crash box is JP 2001
As disclosed in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 13841, in this known example, a straight tubular body is partially reduced or expanded in diameter to form tubular portions having different outer diameters, and a step formed between end edges of the respective tubular portions is used. A multi-stage tubular body is formed by connecting the tubular portions together.

【0003】このクラッシュボックスを備えるバンパ装
置は、車両の衝突時、外径の小さな管部が外径の大きな
管部に押し込まれながら塑性変形し、衝撃エネルギーを
吸収する。
In a bumper device provided with this crash box, when a vehicle collides, a pipe portion having a small outer diameter is plastically deformed while being pushed into a pipe portion having a large outer diameter to absorb impact energy.

【0004】[0004]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】前述した公知例は、管
部の座屈による衝撃エネルギー吸収とは異なり、管部の
押し込みに従って生じる段差の捲れ込みにより衝撃エネ
ルギーを吸収するものであるから、ストロークに対する
荷重線図が段階的右上がりの増加線図となり、エネルギ
ー吸収損失(ロス)がみられる。
Unlike the impact energy absorption due to the buckling of the pipe portion, the above-mentioned known example absorbs the impact energy by rolling up the step caused by the pushing of the pipe portion. The load diagram for is a gradual upward rising diagram, and energy absorption loss is seen.

【0005】加えて、直管体を用いることから、バンパ
リィンフォースへのクラッシュボックスの取付のため
に、直管体の前端にパイプを溶接しかつサイドフレーム
への取付のために、その後端にフランジを溶接する必要
があり、このパイプとのフランジにより、バンパリィン
フォースとサイドフレームへの固定手段並びに直管体の
前後端部の径が限定されるという不具合が生じる。
In addition, since a straight pipe is used, a pipe is welded to the front end of the straight pipe for attaching the crash box to the bumper reinforcement and a rear end thereof is attached for attaching to the side frame. It is necessary to weld the flange, and the flange with this pipe causes a problem that the diameter of the front and rear end portions of the straight pipe body and the fixing means to the bumper reinforcement and the side frame is limited.

【0006】それ故に、本発明は、前述した従来技術の
不具合を解消させることを解決すべき課題とする。
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、前述した課題
を解決するために、基本的には、鋼板の深絞りによりフ
ランジと有底付きの管体を形成し、これをクラッシュボ
ックスとする技術手段を用いる。深絞り加工により管体
は加工硬化し、高剛性となり、衝撃エネルギーを、短い
ストロークで、効率よく吸収できる。さらに、管体は有
底であるから、この部分をバンパリィンフォースとの取
付に利用できる利点を奏す。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention basically forms a flange and a tube body with a bottom by deep drawing a steel plate, which is used as a crush box. Use technical means. The deep-drawing process hardens the tube to make it highly rigid, and it is possible to absorb impact energy efficiently with a short stroke. Further, since the tubular body has a bottom, this portion has an advantage that it can be used for attachment to the bumper reinforcement.

【0008】フランジと管体との結合部に塑性変形の起
点となる変形部を予め設けておくとよい。本発明による
クラッシュボックスに衝撃荷重が作用すると、フランジ
と管体との結合部がサイドフレームの内に入り込むよう
にして塑性変形し、結果として、管体の全長の略半分が
サイドフレーム内に入り込みながら、衝撃エネルギーを
吸収する。即ち、フランジと管体との結合部分の初期塑
性変形部が順次加工硬化した管体に移行していくことに
なり、この管体の塑性変形により衝撃エネルギーを効率
よく吸収する。
It is preferable to previously provide a deformed portion, which is a starting point of plastic deformation, at the joint between the flange and the pipe body. When an impact load is applied to the crash box according to the present invention, the joint portion between the flange and the pipe body is plastically deformed so as to enter the side frame, and as a result, approximately half of the entire length of the pipe body enters the side frame. While absorbing impact energy. That is, the initial plastic deformation portion of the joint portion between the flange and the tubular body is sequentially transferred to the work-hardened tubular body, and the plastic deformation of the tubular body efficiently absorbs the impact energy.

【0009】本発明によれば、車両のバンパリィンフォ
ースとサイドフレームとの間に配されるクラッシュボッ
クスを少なくとも有するバンパ装置において、クラッシ
ュボックスが鋼板の深絞り成形により得られた底部付き
の管体と、管体の開口縁より側方に延在するフランジを
含み、フランジがサイドフレームに固定されるバンパ装
置が提供される。
According to the present invention, in a bumper device having at least a crash box arranged between a bumper reinforcement of a vehicle and a side frame, the crash box is a tubular body with a bottom obtained by deep drawing of a steel sheet. And a bumper device including a flange extending laterally from the opening edge of the tubular body, the flange being fixed to the side frame.

【0010】[0010]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明の一例のバンパ装置を構成
するクラッシュボックス1を図1に示す。SPC270
材の鋼板(板厚:1.8〜2.9mm)を常法に従い深絞
り成形し、円形状の有底の管体2を形成し、その開口縁
に円弧状変形部3を介してフランジ4を形成する。変形
部3は円弧部を作り、板材が反転して底部5の方向に向
き、フランジ4を形成する。フランジ4と円弧部3とは
軸線方向で所定の間隔とする。フランジ4の側縁は起立
部として強度を高めると良い。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows a crash box 1 which constitutes a bumper device according to an example of the present invention. SPC270
Material steel plate (plate thickness: 1.8 to 2.9 mm) is deep-drawn by a conventional method to form a circular bottomed tubular body 2, and a flange is formed at the opening edge thereof through an arc-shaped deforming portion 3. 4 is formed. The deformed portion 3 forms an arc portion, and the plate material is inverted to face the bottom portion 5 to form the flange 4. The flange 4 and the circular arc portion 3 have a predetermined distance in the axial direction. The side edge of the flange 4 may be a raised portion to enhance strength.

【0011】円弧部としての変形部3の外径は、サイド
フレーム6の内部に入りかつサイドフレーム6の内壁面
との間に所定の隙間を残す寸法とする。図1に示す例の
管体2の断面形状は、図2に示す如く、真円であるが、
管体2,2′の断面形状については特に限定されない。
管体2の肉厚t1と、フランジ4(サイドフレーム6と
の締結面)の肉厚t2の関係は、t1<t2である。こ
れにより、フランジ4(サイドフレーム6との締結面)
の締結強度が増し、車両衝突時の座面ちぎれや分断が抑
制できる。管体2は、深絞りによる加工硬化によって、
材料強度を1.2〜3倍に増加することができる。管体
2の筒部のテーパ角度(深絞りの角度)は10°以下と
する。10°を超えると、理想的な衝撃エネルギー吸収
となる管体2の塑性変形がおきない。また、加工硬化の
効果も十分でなくなる。管体2に使用する(深絞り前
の)鋼板の引張り強度は440MPa 以下とする。440
MPa を超えると深絞り成形が困難になる。
The outer diameter of the deformable portion 3 as an arc portion is set to a size that enters the inside of the side frame 6 and leaves a predetermined gap with the inner wall surface of the side frame 6. The cross-sectional shape of the tube body 2 of the example shown in FIG. 1 is a perfect circle as shown in FIG.
The cross-sectional shape of the tubular bodies 2 and 2'is not particularly limited.
The relationship between the wall thickness t1 of the tubular body 2 and the wall thickness t2 of the flange 4 (a fastening surface with the side frame 6) is t1 <t2. As a result, the flange 4 (a fastening surface with the side frame 6)
The fastening strength of is increased, and it is possible to prevent the seat surface from breaking and breaking during a vehicle collision. The tube body 2 is processed and hardened by deep drawing,
The material strength can be increased 1.2 to 3 times. The taper angle (angle of deep drawing) of the tubular portion of the tubular body 2 is 10 ° or less. When the angle exceeds 10 °, the plastic deformation of the tube body 2 which causes ideal impact energy absorption does not occur. Further, the effect of work hardening becomes insufficient. The tensile strength of the steel sheet (before deep drawing) used for the tubular body 2 is 440 MPa or less. 440
If it exceeds MPa, deep drawing becomes difficult.

【0012】管体2の底部5をバンパリィンフォース7
にボルト止めすることで固定される。又、サイドフレー
ム6とフランジ4との固定もボルトを用いて行う。勿
論、他の締結手段を用いても良い。図1に示すように、
バンパリィンフォース7に衝突による荷重(F)が作用
すると、変形部3を起点とする塑性変形が生じ、管体2
が順次サイドフレーム6の内部へと入り込んでいき、バ
ンパリィンフォース7がフランジ4に接近していく。こ
のような管体2の塑性変形、即ち、管体2が新たな円弧
状の変形部3を作りながら、この変形部3をサイドフレ
ーム6の内部へと送り込んでいく塑性変形が生じる。
The bottom portion 5 of the tubular body 2 is attached to a bumper reinforcement 7
It is fixed by bolting to. Further, the side frame 6 and the flange 4 are also fixed by using bolts. Of course, other fastening means may be used. As shown in Figure 1,
When a load (F) due to a collision acts on the bumper reinforcement 7, plastic deformation starts from the deformable portion 3 and the tubular body 2
Sequentially enter the inside of the side frame 6, and the bumper reinforcement 7 approaches the flange 4. Such plastic deformation of the tubular body 2, that is, plastic deformation in which the tubular body 2 creates a new arc-shaped deformable portion 3 and sends the deformable portion 3 into the side frame 6, occurs.

【0013】このような塑性変形は、図3に示すストロ
ーク・荷重線図において荷重上限に沿う直線形状の変形
を示し、ハッチングした如く、短いストロークで、高エ
ネルギー吸収が可能である。図3において、A領域はバ
ンパリィンフォース7によるエネルギー吸収領域、B領
域はクラッシュボックスによるエネルギー吸収領域を示
す。尚、図4のストローク・荷重線図は、SPC270
材(引張り強度270MPa)の材料を用い、略0°の深
絞り角度で管体2のための深絞りを行い、長さ150mm
にしてかつ管体2の肉厚とフランジ4の肉厚の比を1.
5とした管体2を形成し、この管体2を用いて測定し
た。
Such plastic deformation shows linear deformation along the load upper limit in the stroke / load diagram shown in FIG. 3, and as shown by hatching, high energy can be absorbed in a short stroke. In FIG. 3, the area A shows the energy absorption area by the bumper reinforcement 7, and the area B shows the energy absorption area by the crush box. In addition, the stroke / load diagram of FIG.
Material (tensile strength 270MPa) is used, deep drawing is performed for the tube 2 at a deep drawing angle of approximately 0 °, and a length of 150mm
And the ratio of the wall thickness of the tube body 2 to the wall thickness of the flange 4 is 1.
The tubular body 2 of No. 5 was formed, and measurement was performed using this tubular body 2.

【0014】図4は、変形部3Aの形状を図1の例の変
形部3とはその形状を変えたものであるので、変形部3
Aについてのみ以下に説明する。変形部3Aは、底部5
の方向に山部となった第1円弧部3A−1と谷部となっ
た第2円弧部3A−2を連続して形成したものである。
この例において、バンパリィンフォース7に衝撃荷重が
作用すると、第2円弧部3A−2が塑性変形の起点とな
り、この第2円弧部3A−2が管体2の方へ順次移動し
即ち第2円弧部3A−2がサイドフレーム6の内部へと
移動しながら、管体2を塑性変形させる。この例におい
ても、図3に示すストローク・荷重線図が得られる。
In FIG. 4, the shape of the deformable portion 3A is different from that of the deformable portion 3 in the example of FIG.
Only A will be described below. The deformed portion 3A has a bottom portion 5.
In this direction, the first circular arc portion 3A-1 which is a peak portion and the second circular arc portion 3A-2 which is a valley portion are continuously formed.
In this example, when an impact load is applied to the bumper reinforcement 7, the second arc portion 3A-2 serves as a starting point of plastic deformation, and the second arc portion 3A-2 sequentially moves toward the tube body 2, that is, the second arc portion 3A-2. While the arcuate portion 3A-2 moves into the inside of the side frame 6, the tubular body 2 is plastically deformed. Also in this example, the stroke / load diagram shown in FIG. 3 is obtained.

【0015】図5に示す変形部3Bは断面L形の段部3
B−1となっているもので、この例では管体2側の縁3
B−2が塑性変形の起点となり、衝撃荷重を受けると、
この部分がサイドフレーム6内へと移動する管体2の塑
性変形が生じ、図3に示す線図が得られる。
The deformed portion 3B shown in FIG. 5 is a step portion 3 having an L-shaped cross section.
B-1 and in this example, the edge 3 on the tube body 2 side
When B-2 becomes the starting point of plastic deformation and receives an impact load,
Plastic deformation of the tubular body 2 occurs when this portion moves into the side frame 6, and the diagram shown in FIG. 3 is obtained.

【0016】図6に示す変形部3Cは、管体2とフラン
ジ4との間をテーパ状の片で結合する形状のもので、こ
の例では、内縁3C−1が塑性変形の起点となり、この
内縁3C−1が、バンパリィンフォース7に衝撃荷重が
作用すると、管体2の方へ移行しかつサイドフレーム6
の内部へと移動する。管体2の塑性変形が図3のストロ
ーク・荷重線図となる。
The deforming portion 3C shown in FIG. 6 has a shape in which the tubular body 2 and the flange 4 are connected by a tapered piece. In this example, the inner edge 3C-1 serves as the starting point of plastic deformation. When an impact load acts on the bumper reinforcement 7, the inner edge 3C-1 moves toward the tubular body 2 and the side frame 6
Move inside. The plastic deformation of the tube body 2 becomes the stroke / load diagram of FIG.

【0017】図7に示す例は、管体2とフランジ4とを
円弧部3Dで結合したもので、この円弧部3Dはサイド
フレーム6の内壁部の内側に位置させる。この例におい
ても、円弧部3Dが管体2の塑性変形の起点となり、前
述と同様に、バンパリィンフォース7に衝撃荷重が作用
すると、この円弧部3Dが管体2の方へ移行しながら、
サイドフレーム6内へと入り込んでいき、管体2を塑性
変形させる。この例においても、図3のストローク・荷
重線図を得ることができる。
In the example shown in FIG. 7, the tubular body 2 and the flange 4 are connected by an arc portion 3D, and the arc portion 3D is located inside the inner wall portion of the side frame 6. In this example as well, the arcuate portion 3D serves as the starting point of the plastic deformation of the tubular body 2, and when an impact load is applied to the bumper reinforcement 7 in the same manner as described above, the arcuate portion 3D moves toward the tubular body 2,
The tubular body 2 is plastically deformed by entering into the side frame 6. Also in this example, the stroke / load diagram of FIG. 3 can be obtained.

【0018】図4乃至図6の例において、バンパリィン
フォース7は断面日の字状の押出型材により形成した
が、図7の例では、バンパリィンフォース7を断面コの
字のスチール板のプレス成型品を用いている。この例に
おいて、バンパリィンフォース7の管体2への取付は、
管体2の側部にバンパリィンフォース7の対向側壁部を
ビス止めすることで行っている。
In the examples of FIGS. 4 to 6, the bumper reinforcement 7 is formed of an extrusion material having a cross-section of a letter V. In the example of FIG. 7, the bumper reinforcement 7 is formed by pressing a steel plate having a U-shape in section. It uses molded products. In this example, the attachment of the bumper reinforcement 7 to the tube body 2 is
The side wall of the tubular body 2 is fixed to the side wall of the bumper reinforcement 7 with screws.

【0019】図4乃至図7に示す管体2は、図1の例と
同じく、鋼板を深絞りすることで成形する。この深絞り
成形により、管体2は加工硬化し、高エネルギー吸収能
を示す塑性変形が可能となり、図3に示すストローク・
荷重線図を得ることができる。又、管体2の底部5とフ
ランジ4をバンパリィンフォース7とサイドフレーム6
への固定手段として用いることができるので、該取付作
業は容易となる。
The tube body 2 shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 is formed by deep-drawing a steel plate as in the example of FIG. Due to this deep drawing, the tube body 2 is work hardened, and plastic deformation with high energy absorption capability becomes possible.
A load diagram can be obtained. Further, the bottom portion 5 and the flange 4 of the tubular body 2 are connected to the bumper reinforcement 7 and the side frame 6.
Since it can be used as a fixing means to the above, the attaching work becomes easy.

【0020】図8に示す例は、管体2の径より大きな上
下方向の寸法を有するバンパリィンフォース7と管体2
との取り付けのため、別部材としての連結部材8を用い
たものである。連結部材8は、管体2の外周面に沿うよ
う管体2がその内に挿入される本体部9とバンパリィン
フォース7の後面部に沿う取付片10とからなる円筒状
体(フランジ付き)のものである。バンパリィンフォー
ス7は、断面目の字状で中空部材からなり、その後面部
を取付片10にボルト(図示なし)で固定される。連結
部材8が管体2と同材質のものであるときは、連結部材
8の本体部9を管体2に溶接するが、異なる材質のもの
であるときはボルトやビスを用いて固定する。
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the bumper reinforcement 7 and the tubular body 2 have a vertical dimension larger than the diameter of the tubular body 2.
The connection member 8 is used as a separate member for the attachment. The connecting member 8 is a cylindrical body (with a flange) including a main body portion 9 into which the tubular body 2 is inserted so as to follow the outer peripheral surface of the tubular body 2, and a mounting piece 10 along the rear surface portion of the bumper reinforcement 7. belongs to. The bumper reinforcement 7 is formed of a hollow member having a square cross section, and its rear surface is fixed to the mounting piece 10 with a bolt (not shown). When the connecting member 8 is made of the same material as the pipe body 2, the main body 9 of the connecting member 8 is welded to the pipe body 2, but when it is made of a different material, it is fixed by using bolts or screws.

【0021】図9に示す例は、中空の押出形材よりなる
バンパリィンフォース7の後面部に管体2の外径に相当
する管体挿入孔11を穿け、管体2をこの孔11に挿入
し、その底部5とバンパリィンフォース7の前面部の内
壁面とを当接した形で、両者をボルト(図示なし)を用
いて固定している。図4乃至図9に、バンパリィンフォ
ース7と管体2との取付例を示したが、これらの取付例
と管体2の変形部との組合せは任意に選定できる。
In the example shown in FIG. 9, a tubular body insertion hole 11 corresponding to the outer diameter of the tubular body 2 is formed in the rear surface of the bumper reinforcement 7 made of a hollow extruded shape, and the tubular body 2 is inserted into this hole 11. The bottom portion 5 and the inner wall surface of the front portion of the bumper reinforcement 7 are inserted into each other and are fixed to each other with bolts (not shown). 4 to 9 show examples of mounting the bumper reinforcement 7 and the tubular body 2, the combination of these mounting examples and the deformed portion of the tubular body 2 can be arbitrarily selected.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明の一例のバンパ装置を示す断面図であ
る。
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a bumper device of an example of the present invention.

【図2】図1に示す管体の断面図である。FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the tubular body shown in FIG.

【図3】図1に示す例のストローク・荷重関係を示すグ
ラフ図である。
FIG. 3 is a graph showing the relationship between stroke and load in the example shown in FIG.

【図4】本発明の第2実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

【図5】本発明の第3実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

【図6】本発明の第4実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

【図7】本発明の第5実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

【図8】本発明の第6実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

【図9】本発明の第7実施例を示す断面図である。FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 クラッシュボックス 2 管体 3,3A,3B,3C,3D 変形部 4 フランジ 5 底部 6 サイドフレーム 7 バンパリィンフォース 8 連結部材 9 本体部 10 取付片 11 孔 1 crash box 2 tubes 3,3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Deformation part 4 flange 5 bottom 6 side frame 7 Bumping Force 8 connecting members 9 Main body 10 mounting pieces 11 holes

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 羽田 真一 愛知県刈谷市朝日町2丁目1番地 アイシ ン精機株式会社内 (72)発明者 北 恭一 富山県新湊市奈呉の江12番地の3 アイシ ン軽金属株式会社内 (72)発明者 布野 和信 富山県新湊市奈呉の江12番地の3 アイシ ン軽金属株式会社内 (72)発明者 安土 一成 富山県新湊市奈呉の江12番地の3 アイシ ン軽金属株式会社内   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Shinichi Haneda             Aichi, 2-chome, Asahi-cho, Kariya city, Aichi prefecture             Within Seiki Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kyoichi Kita             3 Aishi, 12 E, Nagure, Shinminato City, Toyama Prefecture             Light Metal Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazunobu Nuno             3 Aishi, 12 E, Nagure, Shinminato City, Toyama Prefecture             Light Metal Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazunari Azuchi             3 Aishi, 12 E, Nagure, Shinminato City, Toyama Prefecture             Light Metal Co., Ltd.

Claims (6)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 車両のバンパリィンフォースとサイドフ
レームとの間に配されるクラッシュボックスを少なくと
も有するバンパ装置において、クラッシュボックスが鋼
板の深絞り成形により得られた底部付きの管体と、管体
の開口縁より側方に延在するフランジを含み、フランジ
がサイドフレームに固定されるバンパ装置。
1. A bumper device having at least a crash box arranged between a bumper reinforcement and a side frame of a vehicle, wherein the crash box is a tubular body with a bottom portion obtained by deep drawing of a steel sheet, and a tubular body. Bumper device including a flange extending laterally from an opening edge of the flange, the flange being fixed to the side frame.
【請求項2】 管体とフランジとの結合部にバンパリィ
ンフォース側に谷部となっている第1の変形部が設けら
れている請求項1に記載のバンパ装置。
2. The bumper device according to claim 1, wherein a first deforming portion which is a valley portion on the bumper reinforcement side is provided at a joint portion between the pipe body and the flange.
【請求項3】 第1の変形部に連続してバンパリィンフ
ォース側に山部となっている第2の変形部が設けられて
いる請求項2に記載のバンパ装置。
3. The bumper device according to claim 2, further comprising a second deforming portion which is a mountain portion on the bumper reinforcement side and which is continuous with the first deforming portion.
【請求項4】 管体とフランジ部との結合部に段部又は
傾斜壁部である請求項1に記載のバンパ装置。
4. The bumper device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion between the pipe body and the flange portion is a step portion or an inclined wall portion.
【請求項5】 変形部がサイドフレームの中空部へと移
動可能な請求項2乃至4の何れかに記載のバンパ装置。
5. The bumper device according to claim 2, wherein the deformable portion is movable to the hollow portion of the side frame.
【請求項6】 管体の底部がバンパリィンフォースに固
定される請求項5に記載のバンパ装置。
6. The bumper device according to claim 5, wherein a bottom portion of the pipe body is fixed to a bumper reinforcement.
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