MULTI-STRIP BEAM-FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND BEAMA multi-sheet beam includes sheets pre-formed with integral features and to cause a final beam shape with non-radiused corners for optimal impact properties. The beams have constant or varied cross se…DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min readFollowB60R19/023SHAPE CORP [US]
Apparatus and method for forming a tubular beam with single center legA reinforcement beam for a vehicle bumper system comprises a single sheet deformed to define first and second tubes sharing a common single center wall. A channel rib is formed on each tubes and a cre…DRIVE·Feb 25·2 min readFollowB21D5/086SHAPE CORP [US]
Bumper for reducing pedestrian injuryA vehicle bumper system (20) includes a beam (21), and an energy absorber (22) with top and bottom horizontal sections and a mid-horizontal section. The horizontal sections form top (26) and bottom (2…DRIVE·Feb 16·1 min readFollowB60R19/18SHAPE CORP [US]