Patent ID: 6022057
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A device for fixing to a front part of a vehicle, the device comprising a support construction which is assembled from profile parts manufactured from metal plate material and provided with attachment points for fixing thereof to the vehicle, a plastic cover element for separately covering sides of each profile part facing away from the vehicle, and means for connecting the cover element to the support construction, wherein between the profile parts of the support construction and the cover element free spaces are present and the cover element is manufactured from deformable plastic,wherein the support construction is fixed to the vehicle with at least one deformable element having a weakened portion with a C-shaped vertical cross section that absorbs energy during deformation,wherein the support construction is supported a fixed distance from the front part of the vehicle by the at least one deformable element,wherein the front part of the vehicle includes headlights, a feed grill and a bumper and the device is fixed to the front part of the vehicle such that the headlights and the feed grill of the vehicle remain uncovered, andwherein the support construction conforms to a shape of the front part of the vehicle and the at least one deformable element functions to absorb energy during a frontal collision involving the vehicle before the bumper of the vehicle is engaged.