RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Blatnický, Miroslav A1 Dižo, Ján A1 Štauderová, Mária T1 Strength Analysis of a Structure for Attachment of a Winch on SUV JF Manufacturing Technology Journal YR 2017 VO 17 IS 3 SP 291 OP 295 DO 10.21062/ujep/x.2017/a/1213-2489/MT/17/3/291 UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-201703-0003.php AB The paper deals with design proposal of a cover part of a strength bumper, which is tasked with creating the outer design lines of an automobile without sharp edges according to legislation in force and also with protecting a vehicle against damage. The cover part serves for covering the strength part of a back strength bumper, which will be equipped with a winch and used in off-road vehicle Nissan Patrol Y61. Another aim is to perform a FEM analysis of the strength part of the bumper loaded by towing force of the winch and thus to verify a safety of the structure. The next solution of the issue will be an approach to real testing, which will verify a correctness of a numerical computations and also fulfilment of the purpose of creating the structure. Bases of FEM analysis and practical experimental verifications of the structure will be also used as a background for granting approvals, certifications and type approval by superior authorities.