Little known effects of car bumpers
Originally used only for car decoration, today with improvements in materials and technology, car bumpers have many benefits.
What is a car bumper?
Car bumpers (bumpers) are built-in parts at the front and rear of the car. Car bumpers were invented in 1897 but were only for aesthetic purposes.
By 1901, after many improvements in materials and technology, car bumpers were designed to focus more on the function of protecting car parts, minimizing damage due to direct impact, protecting lighting equipment, starting and cooling systems.
Car bumpers are usually installed at the front and rear of the car. The structure of the bumper consists of a plastic shell (or carbon fiber for high-end cars) outside a metal bar reinforced with steel, aluminum, or fiberglass composite.
Benefits of car bumpers
Reduce damage to vehicles in the event of a collision
The bumpers at the front and rear of the car often protrude outward, so when a collision occurs, the bumper absorbs large vibrations, helping to reduce damage to the car.
Some car bumpers help protect important parts such as the radiator, lighting system or radiator locations of the car. Meanwhile, the rear bumper has the function of protecting the taillight system if accidentally encountered a collision when reversing.
Limiting risks to pedestrians
Many car bumpers have an outer layer of plastic or carbon fiber (which is flexible and bendable) that helps reduce injuries to pedestrians in the event of a collision. Some bumpers are even designed with softer materials, reducing injuries to the legs of pedestrians.
Increase the aesthetic value of the car
In addition to protecting the car, car bumpers also have many different designs and styles, increasing the aesthetics of the car, creating a new highlight.