Reinforced structural body

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Patel, Kiran (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Structural detail

C296S146600

Reexamination Certificate

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06866331

ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes a hollow structural body such as an automotive unibody or frame rail that is reinforced with a reinforcing material such as a polyurethane foam by inserting into a portion of the structural body a bulkhead-containing insert, which, in combination with the structural body at the place of insertion, creates a containment region for the reinforcing material. Uncured reinforcing material can then be added to the containment region and cured.The present invention solves a problem in the art by providing structural reinforcement to be easily and precisely placed within the structural body to provide, for example, enhanced crash resistance or improvements in acoustical properties.

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