Patent ID: 6887914
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: B62D,C08J,C08L,C09J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of reinforcing structural members comprising the steps of: providing a structural member of an automotive vehicle, the structural member having two substrates that form a hem flange, the hem flange forming a space to be joined; providing a material comprising of in parts by weight: less than about twenty percent (<20%) ethylene copolymer, less than about forty percent (<40%) epoxy, less than about thirty percent (<45%) epoxy-based resin, less than about two percent (<2%) blowing agent and from about one percent (1%) to about five percent (5%) curing agent; placing said material in proximity of said space to be joined; exposing said material to a heat source that delivers heat energy at a temperature between about 285° F. and about 400° F. causing said material to flow, fill, and cure in said space to be joined.