KR102271623B1 - Side extensions for vehicle bumper reinforcement - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper, and more particularly, a side extension fastened to an end of a vehicle bumper frame to protect the vehicle in a crash accident, and a curved reinforcement panel to cushion the impact in a vehicle crash accident A bumper of a vehicle comprising: a reinforcing unit composed of a reinforcing unit and connecting panels connecting the reinforcing panels; and a fastening part formed at one end of the reinforcing unit and fixed by being fitted to the bumper frame to protect the vehicle and the driver in a crash By fastening the side extensions to both ends of the frame to reinforce the side, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being damaged when a collision accident occurs on the front side of the vehicle, and there is an effect of buffering the transmission of the shock caused by the accident to the driver. .

Description

Side extensions for vehicle bumper reinforcement

The present invention relates to a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper, and more particularly, by fastening the side extensions to both ends of a bumper frame of a vehicle to protect the vehicle and the driver in the event of a collision to reinforce the side, a collision at the front side of the vehicle It is possible to prevent the vehicle from being damaged when an accident occurs, and relates to a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper that cushions the transmission of an impact according to an accident to a driver.

In general, the bumper of a car is installed to protect the body of the car and absorbs and reduces the shock in case of a car contact accident to safely protect the occupants in the car, and at the same time, recently, in addition to the shock absorbing function of the bumper, the There is a trend in which the function of the design is emphasized, such as the production of bumpers of various shapes to enhance the appearance.

On the other hand, various reinforcement members such as a reinforcement frame are installed inside the bumper to effectively absorb and reduce the impact, and the reinforcement member increases the rigidity of the bumper.

In addition, a side plate is attached to the inner side of the side of the bumper to minimize the pushing of the reinforcement panel toward the vehicle body.

The side plate attached to the side of the automobile bumper is attached to the rear of the reinforcing panel installed inside the front inner side of the bumper face by a predetermined distance, and is fixed to a plurality of protrusions protruding from both sides of the bumper face with clips.

However, since the side plates attached to the side surfaces of the conventional automobile bumper as described above are fixed only to both sides of the bumper face, the support rigidity of the reinforcement panel is deteriorated, and accordingly, the side plates of the bumper face are fixed to both sides of the bumper face. When a shock is applied to the vehicle, the reinforcement panel inside the bumper face cannot be effectively supported, resulting in severe deformation and damage to the bumper, as well as lowering the safety of occupants in the vehicle.

The above-described invention refers to the background of the technical field to which the present invention pertains, and does not mean the prior art.

Patent Publication No. 1997-0039222

The present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to reinforce the side by fastening the side extensions to both ends of the bumper frame of the vehicle to protect the vehicle and the driver in a crash accident, It is possible to prevent the vehicle from being damaged in the event of a collision on the front side of the vehicle, and to provide a side extension for reinforcing the bumper of a vehicle that cushions the transmission of the impact caused by the accident to the driver.

The present invention is a side extension fastened to the end of the vehicle bumper frame to protect the vehicle in case of a collision, and is composed of curved reinforcing panels designed to cushion the impact in the event of a vehicle collision, and connecting panels connecting the reinforcing panels. reinforcement unit; and a fastening part formed at one end of the reinforcing unit to be fitted and fixed to the bumper frame, wherein a coupling panel is fastened to the reinforcing unit to be fixed to the body frame of the vehicle, and the coupling panel is screwed to the body frame Support panels having screw grooves are formed, and an elastic pressing means is further provided on one surface of the support panel to prevent the screw from being loosened by pressing the body frame by elasticity, and the elastic pressing means is on one surface of the support panel. In the process of fastening the elastic pressure panel formed and the elastic pressure panel formed at one end of the elastic pressure panel, the inlet inclined surface to prevent jamming during movement, the fastening panel of the fastening unit formed in the reinforcing unit inserts the fastening part into the bumper frame. An anti-friction means is further provided to prevent friction or jamming, and the anti-friction means includes bearing grooves formed on one surface of the fastening panel and rotated by being fitted in the bearing groove, some of which are arranged to protrude to the outside. It is characterized in that it consists of a ball bearing.

The fastening part comprises a fastening panel which is integrally formed to protrude from the reinforcing panels, and a fastening panel for connecting the fastening panels, and a screw hole is further formed in the fastening panel to be screwed to the bumper frame.

In addition, the reinforcing unit is further provided with an extension reinforcing unit at the other end, and the extension reinforcing unit includes a closing panel formed at an end of the reinforcing unit, and a pair of extension panels having one end fixed to the closing panel and formed to be curved; , characterized in that it consists of fixed panels connecting the extension panels.

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The present invention's vehicle bumper reinforcement side extension reinforces the side by fastening the side extensions to both ends of the bumper frame of the vehicle to protect the vehicle and the driver in the event of a collision, thereby preventing the vehicle from being damaged when a collision accident occurs on the front side of the vehicle. It is possible to prevent it, and it has the effect of buffering the transmission of the shock caused by the accident to the driver.

1 is a plan view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
2 is a bottom view illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
3 is a front view illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
4 is a rear view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
5 is a rear view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
6 is a plan view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
7 is an installation state diagram illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
8 is an installation state photograph showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.
9 is a view showing another embodiment of a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

In addition, the following examples do not limit the scope of the present invention, but are presented only as examples, and there may be various embodiments implemented through the present technical idea.

1 is a plan view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 2 is a bottom view illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 3 is a front view illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 4 is a rear view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 5 is a rear view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 6 is a plan view showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 7 is an installation state diagram illustrating a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 8 is an installation state photograph showing a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention. 9 is a view showing another embodiment of a side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the present inventor's side extension 10 for reinforcing a vehicle bumper (hereinafter referred to as a side extension for convenience of description) is fastened to both ends of the bumper frame of the vehicle to protect the vehicle in case of a collision ( As 10), this side extension 10 consists of a reinforcement unit 20 and a fastening part 30 .

The reinforcing unit 20 includes curved reinforcing panels 21 designed to cushion the impact in the event of a vehicle collision, and connecting panels 22 that connect and weld the reinforcing panels 21 .

The reinforcing panels 21 are arranged to be positioned above and below in the drawing, and then connected to each other by welding both sides of the reinforcing panel 21 with the connecting panels 22 .

The reinforcing unit 20 is formed of a metal material.

The bumper frame is formed in a hollow tubular shape, is formed to be curved, and is fixed by screwing to the body frame 200 of the vehicle.

The fastening part 30 is formed at one end of the reinforcing unit 20 and fixed by being fitted to one end of the bumper frame.

The fastening part 30 includes a fastening panel 31 integrally protruding from the ends of the reinforcing panels 21 and a binding panel 32 connecting the fastening panels 31, and the binding panel At 32, a screw hole 321 is further formed to be screwed to the bumper frame.

The width of the fastening panel 31 is formed to be smaller than the width of the reinforcing panel 21, thereby forming a chin.

After inserting the fastening part 30 into the bumper frame, by fastening the end of the screw to the screw hole 321 through a through hole formed in the bumper frame, the fastening part 30 can be detached from the bumper frame. can be fixed firmly.

Alternatively, after inserting the fastening part 30 to the bumper frame, it is also possible to weld the reinforcing unit 20 in contact with the bumper frame to fix them to each other.

The side extension 10 is fastened to both ends of the bumper frame, and can support the front side of the vehicle when a vehicle collision occurs or when a structure collides, thereby reducing the amount of damage to the vehicle and protecting the driver. there will be

In addition, the side extension 10 is fastened to the front bumper of the vehicle by a fixing bolt, so that it is possible to secure the supporting force in the event of a vehicle collision.

The reinforcing unit 20 is further provided with an extended reinforcing part 23 at the other end, and the extended reinforcing part 23 is welded or screwed to the end of the reinforcing unit 20 and fixed to a finishing panel 231 and , a pair of extension panels 232 having one end welded and fixed to the finish panel 231 and formed to be curved, and fixed panels 233 connected and welded to the extension panels 232, the vehicle In the event of an accident, the front side of the vehicle can be supported again, thereby minimizing damage to the vehicle and protecting the safety of the driver.

Here, by providing guide rollers on the outer surface of the connection panel 22 and the fixing panel 233 to guide and move the bumper of a vehicle or another vehicle that is pressed in a collision accident, a pressing force is generated in the driver's direction, It is desirable to prevent the transmission of the impact.

A coupling panel 24 is further welded and fixed to one side of the reinforcement unit 20 so as to be fixed to the body frame 200 of the vehicle, and the coupling panel 24 has a screw groove to be screwed to the body frame 200 . Support panels 241 having 241a are further welded and fixed.

After being inserted into the frame frame with the fastening part 30 and screwed, the end of the screw is passed through the screw groove 241a of the support panel 241, and then screwed into the coupling hole of the body frame 200 to fix it. do.

The bumper frame is welded or screwed to the body frame 200 and the coupling panel 24 is fixed to the body frame 200 by pressing the screw fastened to the screw groove 241a.

Here, one end of the elastic support coil spring is welded to the inner surface of the coupling panel 24 and fixed, and the other end of the elastic support coil spring is fixed to the outer surface of the body frame 200 into which the fastening part 30 is fitted. It is preferable that the support coil spring supports and buffers the impact in the event of a collision by welding and fixing it.

An elastic pressing means 40 is further provided on one surface of the support panel 241 to prevent the screw from being loosened by pressing the body frame 200 by elasticity.

The elastic pressing means 40 includes an elastic pressing panel 41 made of a synthetic resin material having elasticity that is adhered to and fixed to one surface of the support panel 241 , and an inlet inclined surface formed at one end of the elastic pressing panel 41 . (42) to prevent being caught in the body frame 200 in the process of moving for fastening by the inlet inclined surface 42, and the screw groove 241a by the elasticity of the elastic pressing panel 41 ) to prevent loosening of the screw that is fastened through it.

Here, it is preferable to further screw a fan to the support panel 241 and fix it, thereby discharging the smoke generated inside the vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash to the outside, thereby preventing the driver from suffocating by the smoke. Do.

At this time, it is preferable to form ventilation holes in the bumper.

In addition, the fastening panel 31 of the fastening part 30 formed in the reinforcing unit 20 has a friction preventing means 50 to prevent friction or jamming in the process of inserting and fastening the fastening part 30 to the bumper frame. ) is further provided, and the friction preventing means 50 includes bearing grooves 51 formed on one surface of the fastening panel 31 , and is rotated by being fitted in the bearing groove 51 , some of which protrude to the outside. It consists of a ball bearing 52 disposed so as to prevent friction or jamming between the inner surface of the bumper frame and the fastening panel 31 in the process of inserting the fastening part 30 to the bumper frame, and a process of separating It is possible to prevent jamming or friction in the

Here, the fastening panels 31 have an inner surface welded by a pressure coil spring to be pressed to the outside by the elasticity of the pressure coil spring, thereby buffering and supporting the transmission of shock from the outside in case of an accident. It is preferable to do

One embodiment of the present invention described above is merely exemplary, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. . Therefore, it will be well understood that the present invention is not limited to the form mentioned in the above detailed description. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. It is also to be understood that the present invention includes all modifications, equivalents and substitutions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

10: extension
20: reinforcement unit
21: reinforcement panel
22: connection panel
23: extension reinforcement part
231: finishing panel
232: extension panel
233: fixed panel
24: combination panel
241: support panel
241a: screw groove
30: fastening part
31: fastening panel
32: binding panel
321: screw hole
40: elastic pressing means
41: elastic pressurized panel
42: entrance slope
50: friction preventing means
51: bearing groove
52: ball bearing
100: bumper frame
200: body frame

Claims (5)

As a side extension fastened to the end of the vehicle bumper frame to protect the vehicle in case of a collision,
a reinforcing unit comprising curved reinforcing panels designed to cushion the impact in case of a vehicle collision, and connecting panels connecting the reinforcing panels; and
It is formed at one end of the reinforcing unit and consists of a fastening part that is fitted and fixed to the bumper frame,
A coupling panel is fastened to the reinforcing unit to be fixed to the body frame of the vehicle,
Support panels having screw grooves are formed on the coupling panel to be screwed to the body frame,
An elastic pressing means is provided on the support panel to prevent the screw from loosening by pressing the body frame on one surface by elasticity,
The elastic pressing means includes an elastic pressing panel formed on one surface of the support panel;
It is formed at one end of the elastic pressurizing panel and consists of an inlet inclined surface that prevents jamming during movement,
A friction preventing means is provided on the fastening panel of the fastening part formed in the reinforcing unit to prevent friction or jamming in the process of inserting and fastening the fastening part to the bumper frame,
The friction preventing means includes bearing grooves formed on one surface of the fastening panel;
A side extension for vehicle bumper reinforcement, characterized in that it is rotated by being fitted in the bearing groove, and comprising a ball bearing, a part of which is disposed to protrude to the outside.
The method of claim 1,
The fastening part consists of a fastening panel formed to protrude integrally to the reinforcing panels, and a fastening panel connecting the fastening panels,
A side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper, characterized in that the coupling panel further includes a screw hole to be screwed to the bumper frame.
The method of claim 1,
The reinforcement unit is further provided with an extension reinforcement at the other end,
The extension reinforcing part and a finishing panel formed at the end of the reinforcing unit;
A pair of extension panels having one end fixed to the finishing panel and formed to be curved,
A side extension for reinforcing a vehicle bumper, characterized in that it consists of fixed panels connecting the extension panels.
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