Davisorb Bumpers Reduce Weight and Damage

770308

02/01/1977

Event
1977 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This paper describes the Davisorb bumper system which is a lightweight automotive bumper utilizing reaction injection molded urethane fascias, molded energy absorbers made of urethane foam and simple, low weight supporting structures. The principal features such as improvement in damage resistance, weight reduction, styling freedom and reduction in component parts are described in detail. A design section provides information for application of urethane bumpers to specific vehicles.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/770308
Pages
14
Citation
Weller, P., and Scrivo, J., "Davisorb Bumpers Reduce Weight and Damage," SAE Technical Paper 770308, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770308.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1977
Product Code
770308
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English