Patent ID: 6905745
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: B62D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A structural reinforcement for reinforcing a hollow structural member comprising: a rigid pre-formed structural reinforcing member having a length, the reinforcing member comprising a first portion and a second portion at opposite ends of the rigid pre-formed structural reinforcing member and a ribbed intermediate portion therebetween, and having an exterior shape at least partially conforming to the interior cross section of said hollow structural member, said exterior shape varying in thickness along the length of said structural reinforcing member and being thinner at the intermediate portion relative to the first and second portion; unfoamed expansive structural adhesive material upon said structural reinforcing member wherein said adhesive material approaches an internal surface of the hollow structural member upon insertion within the structural member; wherein said unfoamed expansive adhesive material is activated to both expand and to act as an adhesive when heated; wherein said structural reinforcing member further comprises at least one locator attached to and moulded with said structural reinforcing member and assisting in locating said member within said hollow structural member when said structural reinforcing member is placed within said hollow structural member prior to activation of said material; and wherein said structural reinforcing member is bonded to said internal surface of said hollow structural member after activation of said material.