Abstract: The invention relates to a rear crash element for the rear bumper of a motor vehicle in the area of the number plate recess, having an impact element seated on the crossbeam of the motor vehicle, behind which, with respect to the driving direction of the motor vehicle, a shock absorbing element is arranged. The shock absorbing element is arranged behind the bumper cladding and is covered by a plastic covering, such as a horn cladding or the like.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2008
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2012
Assignees:
Plastal GmbH, Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Inventors:
Andrea Kunz, Erwin Wachter, Klaus Pfister