Patent ID: 9555840
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: B62D,Y10T

Claim:
1. A structural reinforcement comprising: i) an elongated rigid carrier having a longitudinal axis; ii) an expandable material at least partially associated with the rigid carrier; and iii) an insert aligned generally parallel with the longitudinal axis and located within a contemplated impact deformation region of the rigid carrier, wherein the insert is made of a material that is dissimilar from and has a higher tensile strength than the material of the rigid carrier so that upon impact in the impact deformation region the severity of deformation is reduced as compared to a part without the insert; wherein the elongated rigid carrier and the insert are present in a cavity defined by a plurality of cavity walls, wherein the elongated rigid carrier and the insert are arranged in the cavity such that the insert is not in direct contact with any of the cavity walls.