Bumpers TRIZ Cases

Dual-stage sensor displacement detection helps a mobile robot sense gentle and strong collisions and escape trapped positions in tight spaces.

A pretensioned spring-guided bumper lets robot cleaners absorb impacts from multiple directions without separate guiding parts.

An elastic rubber expander press-fits a hollow member into another part, enabling strong long-member joining without welding heat or complex equipment.

Separated outer and inner chambers guide crash folding and energy transfer, reducing joint failure at the bumper cross member.

A cavity-backed support structure mounts sensors or lighting behind vehicle cladding, protecting them while reducing panel weight and complexity.

A speed-controlled retractable bumper uses a rod, spring, and actuator to absorb pedestrian leg impact energy while preserving ground clearance.

Oblong-recess reinforcement inside a vehicle crossbeam helps stop pole-impact tearing and limits obstacle penetration into the cabin.

An inflatable metallic crush can uses pyrotechnic inflation and elongation to adapt bumper stiffness and absorb frontal impact energy.

Controlled over-bending and springback form a one-piece bumper reinforcement bar with fewer steps, lower cost, and preserved rigidity.

Overbending and elastic springback shape a one-piece bumper reinforcement bar with fewer bending and welding steps while preserving rigidity.

Mechanical coupling channels replace welded crash box joints, cutting assembly cost while improving load transfer and crash deformation behavior.

A folded end plate with weld beads moved off the front edge cuts impact stress and preserves component rotation in vehicle absorbers.

Stamped apertures and tabs in a metal bumper hold the sensor directly, cutting retainer parts, assembly steps, and cost.

Offset dividing walls and a thicker rear flange shift the neutral axis to reduce tensile stress and prevent crossbeam tearing in pole crashes.

An inner closing member with a restricting portion prevents early wall tilting and cross-sectional collapse, improving crash load resistance.

A corrugated core joined to a plastic structure absorbs impact energy with lower weight and bulk while protecting vehicle elements from deformation.

A segmented bumper-mounted sensor frame keeps the walkway clear for engine access while allowing accurate sensor placement and easier shipping disassembly.

A rib-reinforced tapered transition plate secures crash attenuators to concrete barriers while absorbing impact loads and accommodating movement.

A split front and rear energy absorber creates an airflow gap that improves engine cooling while maintaining collision energy absorption.

An inverted-V support wall shields the tailgate kick sensor controller from stones while limiting wind entry and added drag.

An adjustable tool spaces crash deformation elements apart so the cross member can be removed without cutting or damaging fastening elements.

A deformable side extension overlaps dual bumper cross members to absorb impact energy, limit intrusion, and avoid heavy steel assemblies.

Different foam densities in a bumper absorber create soft pedestrian protection and local stiffening for low-speed crash resistance.

A sealed housing and support place the obstacle sensor behind the bumper, preserving styling while protecting detection from contamination.

A nested widening-element joint strengthens bumper crossmember end connections under high loads while reducing corrosion contact area.

A forked crash-box coupling and front-web bead let the bumper deform under impact without joint cracking, improving load transfer and energy absorption.

Slots in the bumper crossmember create controlled deformation zones that absorb crash energy and help prevent rupture at crash box welds.

An open U-shaped crash box with integral folded tabs cuts bumper weight, limits corrosion, and guides impact deformation.

Extruded attachment adapters set crossbeam height laterally, easing installation, absorbing tolerances, and improving crash load transfer.

A single extruded crash member forms the cross member and absorbers in one piece, avoiding weld weak points and improving impact energy distribution.

Localized thin deformation zones steer bumper skin movement sideways in frontal impacts, limiting fender and door damage and repair cost.

An internal L-shaped bracket reinforces underrun protection end portions to limit rearward and downward deformation without thicker panels.

A rear-joined load transfer member overlaps the energy absorber to route small overlap impact loads into the frame and prevent beam breakage.

Movable shutters built into a heat exchanger sealing frame close mounting-notch gaps to cut airflow leaks, noise, drag, and assembly complexity.

A biasing vehicle mount stays rigid for support yet compresses under opposite impact loads to absorb shocks and protect ATV bumper structures.

Coordinated crush modules and removable sections improve impact absorption while making truck-mounted attenuators easier to move, store, and deploy.

Segmented energy absorption modules and support plates crush in sequence to improve impact protection without sacrificing truck bed usability.

Coordinated crush modules and support plates improve impact absorption while keeping the truck bed removable, movable, and usable.

A reinforcement bracket with clips, hooks, and channels supports the front fascia to prevent bumper sagging and simplify lamp removal.

Hooks, clips, channels, and apertures secure a soft nose fascia to a reinforcement beam, preventing bumper cover sagging over time.

A segmented bumper fascia bracket uses an integrated cube sensor housing to hold spacing, prevent sag, and keep sensor position stable.

An inner bumper reinforcement links the crash cans rearward of the bumper joint to prevent rupture and preserve load transfer in narrow impacts.

An inner bumper reinforcement behind the crash can joints helps prevent rupture under narrow-object impacts and preserves load transmission.

An integral bumper skin absorber cuts parts, weight, and assembly while controlling deformation and damage in low to moderate impacts.

Separate downward load-receiving brackets curb low-position ingression while limiting bending deformation and preserving crash energy absorption.

A geometric flow aid on the locking tongue stabilizes the weld seam, cutting sink marks while preserving sensor holding force in trim parts.

A suction-mounted foam side guard absorbs adjacent door impacts to prevent dents while avoiding marks and preserving vehicle appearance.

Notched lateral bumper zones fold rearward in low-speed frontal impacts to protect shock absorbers and reduce underbody damage.

An aluminum bumper with reinforcing channels and resin blocks improves small overlap crash resistance without adding vehicle weight or assembly steps.

Sequential crush cans and a pyrotechnic release let the bumper adapt to different frontal impacts while reducing structural damage.

A metal-composite bumper reinforcement uses channel members and resin blocks to carry small overlap crash loads with less weight and assembly complexity.

A bumper beam end blocker suppresses stray radio-wave reflections near vehicle sensors, improving detection accuracy without costly layout changes.

Multiple blade-shaped foam elements compress then spill laterally to absorb low-speed impact energy while keeping pedestrian force more constant.

Protruding impact elements beside the reversing camera absorb rear-collision energy, preserve camera orientation, and simplify bumper repairs.

Hinged support arms pivot the barrier upward to avoid terrain damage while maintaining a low position for vulnerable road user protection.