摘要 |
A support structure 10 for a vehicle particularly a side door of a vehicle. The support structure 10 comprising at least one panel 12 and at least one stiffener 26 by means of which the panel 12 is stiffened. The stiffener 26 being attached to the panel 12 and made of fibre-reinforced plastic, wherein the stiffener 26 comprises a first longitudinal member 30 having a longitudinal extension, a second longitudinal member 32 having a longitudinal extension. The longitudinal members 30, 32 extending parallel in relation to each other and being spaced from one another. At least one cross member 34 extending perpendicular to the longitudinal extensions, the longitudinal members 30, 32 being connected to one another by means of the cross member 34. Optionally the panel 12 is an inner panel 12 of the support structure and may form part of a door for a van. The panel 12 is preferably fabricated from a metallic material. |