摘要 |
A structural reinforcement member (10) for reinforcing a wheel well area of an automobile includes a carrier (12) and a load distributing medium supported by the carrier (12). The carrier (12) also may include a reinforced protrusion (28), reinforced openings (32), and an outwardly extending flange (22). The flange (22) includes a reinforced raised portion having a shape similar to that of the flange (22). The load distributing medium is a structural foam (14) and preferably an epoxy-based resin.
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