Description:A BUMPER REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure, in general, relates to a bumper reinforcement structure for a vehicle, and more particularly to the bumper reinforcement structure for providing a support to a bumper grill inside the vehicle.
BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditionally, a bumper reinforcement is required to improve the strength and rigidity of bumper. The bumper reinforcement is usually arranged between a bumper and a radiator. In current designs, the bumper reinforcement structure is located behind the bumper grill when viewed from front of vehicle. In the abovementioned case, grill opening for heat exchanger is reduced hence a flow of air towards the heat exchanger is hampered. To counter the same additional grill opening needs to be provided to meet the flow requirement, that may reduce aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.
[0003] A conventional solution discloses a front vehicle structure to improve a protection performance of a pedestrian. An upper portion of a bracket may be attached to an emblem base portion, and a lower portion may be mounted to a front bumper. However, no air flow passes through it.
[0004] Another conventional solution discloses a grill cover mounting structure for improving appearance quality of a front surface of an automobile and workability. The grill cover is mounted between a bumper and a radiator.
[0005] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view 100 of a bumper grill 102 with a reinforcement structure 104, in accordance with an existing prior art. The reinforcement structure 104 may be attached to an inside of the bumper grill 102 such that one or more grill openings of the bumper grill are partially or fully covered with the reinforcement structure 104.
[0006] Thus, there is a need for a solution to overcome above mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0008] It is a general or primary object of the present subject matter to provide a bumper reinforcement structure for reinforcing a bumper grill.
[0009] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide one or more openings in the bumper reinforcement structure that are aligned with one or more bumper grill openings for maintaining a required airflow inside a vehicle.
[0010] These and other objects and advantages will become more apparent when reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY
[0011] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a bumper reinforcement structure. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0012] The present disclosure provides a bumper reinforcement structure for a bumper grill in a vehicle. The bumper reinforcement structure includes an upper portion having a plurality of upper joining members extending upwards from the upper portion, to be attached to a bumper upper portion for mounting the bumper reinforcement structure behind the bumper grill. The bumper reinforcement structure includes a central portion below the upper portion. The bumper reinforcement structure includes a lower portion below the central portion having a plurality of lower joining members extending downwards from the lower portion to be attached to a bumper lower portion for locking the bumper reinforcement structure behind the bumper grill
[0013] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the central portion below the upper portion comprises one or more openings for receiving air, and the bumper reinforcement structure is mounted at a location where the one or more openings is in-line with one or more grill openings of the bumper grill for receiving the air, and the central portion further comprises a guiding channel extending inwards from a perimeter of at least one opening amongst the one or more openings for allowing a passage to the air inside the vehicle.
[0014] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the guiding channel is configured to allow the passage of the air towards a heat exchanger located behind the bumper reinforcement structure in the vehicle.
[0015] In an aspect of the present subject matter, each of the plurality of upper joining members and each of the plurality of lower joining members is provided at a left hand side end and a right hand side end of the upper portion and the lower portion.
[0016] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of upper joining members is separated by an upper base surface of the upper portion and the plurality of lower joining members is separated by a lower base portion of the lower portion.
[0017] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the plurality of upper joining members and the plurality of lower joining members are attached to the bumper upper portion and the bumper lower portion via a plurality of fasteners.
[0018] In an aspect of the present subject matter, the bumper reinforcement structure is attached from the upper portion to an inner side of the bumper upper portion in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X).
[0019] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
[0021] Fig. 1 illustrates a front view of a bumper grill with a reinforcement structure, in accordance with an existing prior art;
[0022] Fig. 2 illustrates a bumper reinforcement structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0023] Fig. 3 illustrates a diagram depicting a rear view of the bumper reinforcement structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0024] Fig. 4 illustrates a diagram depicting a front view of the bumper reinforcement structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0025] Fig. 5 illustrates a diagram depicting the bumper reinforcement structure mounted behind a bumper grill, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0026] Fig. 6 illustrates a rear view of a bumper grill mounted with the bumper reinforcement structure, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0027] Fig. 7 illustrates a side view of the bumper reinforcement structure mounted behind a bumper grill, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0029] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a”, “an”, and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0030] Fig. 2 illustrates a diagram depicting a bumper reinforcement structure 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted inside a vehicle. Specifically, the bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted behind a bumper grill in the vehicle. The bumper grill may include one or more grill openings for allowing a passage of air inside the vehicle. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted at a location such that the passage for the air to be received inside the vehicle is not hindered.
[0031] Continuing with the above embodiment, the bumper reinforcement structure 200 may include an upper portion 202, a central portion 204 and a lower portion 206. The upper portion 202 may be attached inside the bumper grill such that the bumper reinforcement structure 200 is mounted in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X) behind the bumper grill. Further, the central portion 204 may be providing a reinforcement to the bumper grill while allowing a flow of the air inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the lower portion 206 may be below the central portion 204 and may further be attached to a bumper lower portion.
[0032] Subsequently, the upper portion 202 may be having a number of upper joining members 202a, 202b, an upper base surface 202c. Each of the number of upper joining members 202a, 202b may be positioned at a left side end and a right side end of the upper portion 202. Further, the number of upper joining members 202a, 202b may be extending upwards from the upper portion 202. The upper base surface 202c may be a flat surface separating the number of upper joining members 202a, 202b. To that understanding, the upper portion 202 may be attached to the inside of the bumper upper portion via the number of upper joining members 202a, 202b for mounting the bumper reinforcement structure 200 behind the bumper grill. The number of upper joining members 202a, 202b may be attached to the bumper grill via a number of fasteners. Examples of the number of fasteners may include, but are not limited to, bolts, screws, nuts, grommets, rivets, and studs.
[0033] Moving forward, the central portion 204, below the upper portion 202, may have one or more openings 204a for receiving the air and a guiding channel 204b. The one or more openings 204a may be in-line with the one or more grill openings of the bumper grill for receiving the air when the bumper reinforcement structure 200 is mounted behind the bumper grill. To that understanding, the guiding channel 204b may be extending inwards from a perimeter of at least one opening amongst the one or more openings 204a. The guiding channel 204b may allow the passage to the air inside the vehicle. The guiding channel 204b may be extending inwards in a direction such that the air received via the one or more grill openings and the at least one opening is guided towards a heat exchanger or a radiator located behind the bumper reinforcement structure 200 in the vehicle.
[0034] Continuing with the above embodiment, the lower portion 206 may have a number of lower joining members 206a, 206b, and a lower base portion 206c. The lower portion 206 may be attached to the bumper lower portion through the number of lower joining members 206a, 206b for locking the bumper reinforcement structure 200 behind the bumper grill. Each of the number of lower joining members 206a, 206b may be separated by the lower base portion 206c of the lower joining members 206a, 206b. Each of the number of lower joining members 206a, 206b may be positioned at a left side end and a right side end of the upper portion 202.
[0035] Furthermore, the number of lower joining members 206a, 206b may be extending downwards from the lower portion 206 to be attached to the bumper lower portion for locking the bumper reinforcement structure 200 behind the bumper grill. The number of lower joining members 206a, 206b may be attached to the bumper lower portion via the number of fasteners. Examples of the number of fasteners may include, but are not limited to, bolts, screws, nuts, grommets, rivets, and studs.
[0036] Fig. 3 illustrates a diagram depicting a rear view of the bumper reinforcement structure 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be temporarily mounted inside a bumper grill of the vehicle for providing support to the bumper grill. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be attached via a number of fasteners. Examples of the number of fasteners may include, but are not limited to, bolts, screws, nuts, grommets, rivets, and studs. Furthermore, the bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X) where the upper portion 202 of the bumper reinforcement structure 200 is attached to the bumper upper portion and the lower portion 206 may be attached to the bumper lower portion.
[0037] Continuing with the above embodiment, the central portion 204 of the bumper reinforcement structure 200 may include one or more openings 204a for receiving air from one or more grill openings of the bumper grill. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted at a location inside the bumper grill at a location such that the one or more openings 204a is in-line with one or more grill opening to allow the air inside the vehicle. At least one opening from the one or more openings 204a may include the guiding channel 204b extending inwards to prevent a leakage of the air by guiding the air towards a heat exchanger or a radiator inside the vehicle to improve a performance of the heat exchanger or the radiator. The heat exchanger or the radiator may be located behind the bumper reinforcement structure 200 in the vehicle.
[0038] Fig. 4 illustrates a diagram 400 depicting a front view of the bumper reinforcement structure 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. A front side 402 of the bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be attached to the bumper for providing a support to the bumper grill.
[0039] Fig. 5 illustrates a diagram 500 depicting the bumper reinforcement structure 200 mounted behind the bumper grill 502, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bumper grill 502 may include a bumper upper portion 504, and a bumper lower portion 506. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X) via a number of upper joining members 202a, 202b and a number of lower joining members 206a, 206b. The number of upper joining members 202a, 202b may be attached to the bumper upper portion 504 and the number of lower joining members 206a, 206b may be attached to the bumper lower portion 506 for locking the bumper reinforcement structure 200 behind the bumper grill 502.
[0040] Fig. 6 illustrates a rear view 600 of the bumper grill 502 mounted with the bumper reinforcement structure 200, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be mounted at a location behind the bumper grill 502 such that the one or more openings 204a are in-line with one or more grill openings such that air may be received from outside without any hindrance.
[0041] Fig. 7 illustrates a side view 700 of the bumper reinforcement structure 200 mounted behind the bumper grill 502, in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The bumper reinforcement structure 200 may be providing a support to the bumper grill 502 while allowing a passage of air from received from outside towards a heat exchanger located behind the bumper reinforcement structure 200 and the bumper grill 502.
[0042] While the detailed description describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions, or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
, C , Claims:We claim:
1. A bumper reinforcement structure (200) for a bumper grill (502) in a vehicle, the bumper reinforcement structure (200) comprising:

an upper portion (202) having a plurality of upper joining members (202a, 202b) extending upwards from the upper portion (202), to be attached to a bumper upper portion (504) of the bumper grill (502) for mounting the bumper reinforcement structure (200) behind the bumper grill (502);

a central portion (204) below the upper portion (202); and

a lower portion (206) below the central portion (204) having a plurality of lower joining members (206a, 206b) extending downwards from the lower portion (206) to be attached to a bumper lower portion (506) for locking the bumper reinforcement structure (200) behind the bumper grill (502).

2. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central portion (204) below the upper portion (202) comprises:
one or more openings (204a) for receiving air, wherein the reinforcement structure (200) is mounted at a location where the one or more openings (204a) is in-line with one or more grill openings of the bumper grill (502) for receiving the air; and
a guiding channel (204b) extending inwards from a perimeter of at least one opening amongst the one or more openings (204a) for allowing a passage to the air inside the vehicle.

3. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guiding channel (204b) is configured to allow the passage of the air towards a heat exchanger located behind the bumper reinforcement structure (200) in the vehicle.

4. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of upper joining members (202a, 202b) and each of the plurality of lower joining members (206a, 206b) is provided at a left hand side end and a right hand side end of the upper portion (202) and the lower portion (206).

5. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of upper joining members (202a, 202b) is separated by an upper base surface (202c) of the upper portion (202) and the plurality of lower joining members (206a, 206b) is separated by a lower base portion (206c) of the lower portion (206).

6. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of upper joining members (202a, 224b) and the plurality of lower joining members (206a, 206b) are attached to the bumper upper portion (504) and the bumper lower portion (506) via a plurality of fasteners.

7. The bumper reinforcement structure (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bumper reinforcement structure (200) is attached from the upper portion (202) to an inner side of the bumper upper portion (504) in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X).