Abstract: Bumper assembly having resilient energy absorbing media supported on a substantially rigid beam and adapted to absorb impact energy in response to deflection by impact load. A load spreader plate outwardly of the media is supported for pivotal movement about one end thereof for transferring impact forces and increasing deflection of the media thereby improving its performance in absorbing impact energy.

Abstract: This energy absorbing cellular media for vehicles and vehicle bumpers comprises at least two sections of resilient plastic material each having a plurality of longitudinally extending cells formed from a deep latticework of intersecting walls. The two sections are attached to each other by a live hinge at the front or rearward extremity of the media to permit the sections to be relatively turned so that the cells of one section are disposed at an angle with respect to the cells of the other section for installation on a support. The sections and live hinge are injection molded in one operation with cells parallel to each other to facilitate their manufacture and subsequent removal from the mold.