A New 5MPH Bumper System Ford Motor Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Dellock, P. K., author.

Conference Name:

International Truck and Bus Meeting & Exposition (1994-11-07 : Seattle, Washington, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1994

Summary:

A new bumper system which provides 8 kph (5 mph) vehicle protection with superior quality, outstanding durability and high value is in production. The system includes five new technologies:This bumper system, installed on over 100,000 vehicles so far, meets both MPV and passenger car 8 kph standards.Consumer and insurance industry trends indicate increasing demand for Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) bumper systems which meet 8 kph criteria. The major competitors in the MPV market (Aerostar, Grand Caravan, Toyota Previa, GM APV's, and Mazda MPV) have either 0 kph or at best 4 kph systems. All Ford cars and most passenger cars have 8 kph bumper systems.Consistent, high quality vehicle to vehicle exterior appearance is a must in the marketplace. Today's sophisticated consumer expects good fits and long life from the vehicle. Many current bumper systems are unable to be assembled, manufactured and delivered to meet these requirements due these typical approaches:Developing a mini-van bumper system which met the performance and quality needs along with the other cost, weight, investment, timing, testing, styling, manufacturing and assembly criteria required the team to investigate new technologies. Five technologies allowed all needs and criteria to be met or exceeded. The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of these technologies and encourage additional applications

Notes:

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Publisher Number:

942277

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license