摘要 |
<p>A reinforced structure is disclosed to comprise a plastic body (10), at least one elongate member (30) within the plastic body, and a layer (35) of resilient material mediate the plastic body and the elongate member (30). A method aspect of the invention comprises the steps of (A) putting a layer of resilient material on the exterior surface of an elongate member (30), (B) introducing first the elongate member (30) and then plastic in a mouldable condition into the cavity of a moulding tool; (C) moulding the plastic to at least partially envelop the elongate member (30), thereby sandwiching the resilient material (35) between the plastic and the elongate member, and (D) removing the reinforced plastic structure (10) from the moulding tool cavity.</p> |