Reinforcing members for hollow profiles

摘要

Parts are provided which combine structural reinforcement (1) of hollow profiles and light weight means of attachment (6). Optionally the part may also provide an acoustic baffle. The parts consists of a core (1) coated with expandable structural reinforcing foam on at least part of its surface the core being provided with means (5) for receipt of a nut and means to prevent rotation of the nut. Optionally a piece of a second expandable material is provided on at least one extremity which can expand to fill the entire cross section of the hollow profile. In a preferred embodiment the hollow profile is the A,B or C pillar of a vehicle and the nut is used for attaching doors.