Connecting element for vehicle bumper strip

A lightweight link element with reinforcement cells welded to the bumper banner addresses the complexity and heaviness of existing solutions, enhancing the structural integrity and aesthetics of the vehicle bumper system.

FR3149842B1Active Publication Date: 2025-05-02STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
FR2023006026
Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-13
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-13

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing solutions for connecting a vehicle bumper with a banner that extends over the front optical block to the upper end of the wing are complex and heavy, failing to provide optimal stiffness and fixation.

Method used

A lightweight link element with a main body featuring reinforcement cells protruding from its external face, which are welded to the bumper banner to provide both stiffening and fixation, allowing for better support and rigidity.

Benefits of technology

The solution simplifies the vehicle body structure by providing a lighter, more efficient connection that effectively stiffens the bumper banner, improving its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting element (1) for a front body structure (2) of a vehicle comprising a fender (3) and a bumper (4) having a strip (5) extending from a front upper portion of the bumper (4) to an upper end (7) of the fender (3), the connecting element (1) connecting the upper end (7) of the fender (3) to an end portion (13) of the strip and comprising a main body (10) having an external face fixed to the end portion of the strip to reinforce the end portion (13) and a fastening portion (11) connected to the main body (10) and fixed to the upper end (7) of the fender (3). The main body (10) includes at least one reinforcing cavity (15a, 15b, 15c) projecting from the external face of the main body and having a contact face welded to the end portion of the strip. Figure from the summary: Fig. 2
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