A truck bed guard is provided that includes an undulating protective panel having a plurality of longitudinally aligned bends that forms at least one groove and at least one protrusion configured to increase impact resistance. A first flange extends transversely from the top of the panel to provide a first attachment feature, and a second flange extends vertically down beneath the panel to provide a second attachment feature. The guard may be attached to a bed wall of a truck via the first attachment feature and the second attachment feature. A gap between the undulating protective panel and the bed wall is configured to prevent damage to the bed wall. The truck bed guard provides impact resistance to protect the bed wall from objects transported in the truck bed.

An energy absorption system for a vehicle is provided with a collision indicator to indicate whether the structural integrity of an energy absorber has been compromised after an impact. The system may be a vehicle bumper system, such as a rear bumper of a pick-up truck, and can include an inner reinforcement member configured to be secured to a structural component or frame of the vehicle. At least one collision indicator is provided, integrated with the inner reinforcement member. The collision indicator includes a sacrificial portion having a size and shape tuned to break upon being subjected to a predetermined stress threshold. The system may be provided with an outer cover member, or bumper fascia, at least a portion of which may be removable to enable a visual inspection of the collision indicator after an impact. A broken sacrificial portion may indicate the need to replace a failed component.

A bumper unit of a vehicle includes a plurality of bumper beams arranged in a width direction of the vehicle, each of the bumper beams being coupled at both ends thereof to a vehicle body, a bumper reinforcement member configured as a molded synthetic-resin base, the base being formed with a plurality of through-holes in the width direction of the vehicle such that the bumper beams penetrate the base via the through-holes, and a strengthening band formed of reinforcement fiber tows, the strengthening band being configured to surround the exterior of the bumper reinforcement member.

A bumper unit of a vehicle includes a plurality of bumper beams arranged in a width direction of the vehicle, each of the bumper beams being coupled at both ends thereof to a vehicle body, a bumper reinforcement member configured as a molded synthetic-resin base, the base being formed with a plurality of through-holes in the width direction of the vehicle such that the bumper beams penetrate the base via the through-holes, and a strengthening band formed of reinforcement fiber tows, the strengthening band being configured to surround the exterior of the bumper reinforcement member.

A bumper protection apparatus, said apparatus comprising: an anchor body having an exterior top wall, an exterior bottom wall, and an exterior side wall extending therebetween; said top wall comprising a top recessed annular section with top interior peripheral wall, and a bottom recessed annular section with bottom interior peripheral wall, and an annular shoulder separating said top interior peripheral wall and said bottom interior peripheral wall, to form a generally graduated cylindrical void bottom within said anchor body; a base wall formed with bottom interior peripheral wall, said base wall opposite to exterior bottom wall; said base wall having an aperture extending therefrom to exterior bottom wall; and a cover comprising an exterior cover wall and an interior cover wall with an edge wall therebetween, said cover dimensioned to fit snugly in said anchor body within said top recessed annular section such that said cover is generally contiguous with said top wall to form a substantially flat, planar surface.

A deployable dent shield assembly for a vehicle includes a deployable dent shield element adapted for translation between a stowed position comprising a coiled configuration disposed below a vehicle element and a deployed position overlaying at least a portion of a vehicle door and/or fender. The dent shield assemblies may be manually-operated or power-operated.

The invention relates to a bumper beam (B) comprising a main cross member (1) and a cross member part (2) fixedly attached to said main cross member (1). Said cross member part (2) forms in itself or together with one or more portions of the main cross member (1) a closed chamber (C) in a cross section of the bumper beam and is arranged at an upper side (11) or at a lower side (12) of said main cross member (1). Said closed chamber (C) abuts and extends over only a portion of said upper side (11) or said lower side (12) of said main cross member (1) as seen in the cross direction of said main cross member (1) and over essentially the entire length and in a longitudinal direction of said main cross member (1). Said main cross member (1) together with said cross member part (2) form a closed main chamber (M).

A modular component bumper guard for protecting vehicles from damage caused by parking collisions. The guard includes a main body, two side pieces, two impact absorbing pads, and two straps. A field of loops on the vehicle side of the main body of the guard give the guard its adjustable in length and adjustable positioning properties. The guard is temporarily attached to a vehicle's bumper and wraps around its fenders to absorb the impact of colliding objects. It may be easily attached and detached from a vehicle with two or more bungee cords with hook fittings and/or two or more suction cups with handles. Impact absorbing pads secured solely by hook and loop fastener straps add an extra level of protection and potential customization.

A modular component bumper guard for protecting vehicles from damage caused by parking collisions. The guard includes a main body, two side pieces, two impact absorbing pads, and two straps. A field of loops on the vehicle side of the main body of the guard give the guard its adjustable in length and adjustable positioning properties. The guard is temporarily attached to a vehicle's bumper and wraps around its fenders to absorb the impact of colliding objects. It may be easily attached and detached from a vehicle with two or more bungee cords with hook fittings and/or two or more suction cups with handles. Impact absorbing pads secured solely by hook and loop fastener straps add an extra level of protection and potential customization.

A passive energy absorber to be supported by a bumper of a vehicle is disclosed. The passive energy absorber may include a base extending laterally, multiple fins, and multiple stoppers. Each fin may extend longitudinally from the base and be spaced laterally from adjacent fins to form lateral gaps therebetween. Each stopper may form, with a corresponding portion of the base, a triangular prism in a different lateral gap. The base, multiple fins, and multiple stoppers may be formed of polymeric material.