Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for producing a moulded component, for example a component for an automobile, having at least two unidirectional fibre portions. The unidirectional fibre portions are joined together at nodal points in a first step to produce a network of unidirectional fibres with over-moulded nodal points. The network of unidirectional fibres with over-moulded nodal points is then placed in a large mould tool along with a second moulding material. The large mould tool is then closed to produce a part that comprises the network of unidirectional fibres embedded within the second moulding material.

Abstract: An impact energy absorbing device for a vehicle includes a plurality of cells that are grouped together to form a matrix structure defining a mounting region and a contact region. The cells crush along their respective longitudinal axes when exposed to an impact force on the contact region. Each of the longitudinal axes of the plurality of cells in the matrix structure diverges with respect to neighboring cells in a direction from the mounting region to the contact region.

Abstract: An impact energy absorbing device for a vehicle includes a plurality of cells that are grouped together to form a matrix structure defining a mounting region and a contact region. The cells crush along their respective longitudinal axes when exposed to an impact force on the contact region. Each of the longitudinal axes of the plurality of cells in the matrix structure diverges with respect to neighbouring cells in a direction from the mounting region to the contact region.

Abstract: An extruded aluminum section insert, for use as a vehicle jacking point, comprises an inside wall spaced apart from an outside wall and adapted to abut internal side walls of a vehicle sill box structure. It has a floor wall and a ceiling wall, each spanning the gap between the side walls and connecting thereto. One or more reinforcing fillet walls interconnect either the floor and ceiling walls, between the inside and outside walls, or vice versa. A depending flange from the floor wall, on the underneath, opposite side thereof from the inside and outside walls and ceiling wall, provides the jacking point. The depending flange is adapted to be engaged by a jack and transmit vehicle weight loads through the floor wall, into the inside, outside and ceiling walls and to the side walls of the sill when connected thereto.

Abstract: A vehicle has a pillar supporting a roof of the vehicle at its rear corners. The pillar provides an anchor point for a third row seat belt. The pillar has a front wall facing generally towards the front of the vehicle, a side wall and a back wall. A seat belt loop member comprising three legs in the form of a T-shape is fixed to the pillar. The first, loop-leg carries a cantilevered belt loop. The second, pad-leg is substantially aligned with the loop-leg and has a pad for abutment against the front wall. The third, anchor-leg, lies substantially orthogonal with respect to the loop and pad-legs and lies against the side wall of the pillar and is anchored to said side wall. The arrangement reduces the amount of reinforcement required for the pillar.

Abstract: An extruded aluminium section insert, for use as a vehicle jacking point, comprises an inside wall spaced apart from an outside wall and adapted to abut internal side walls of a vehicle sill box structure. It has a floor wall and a ceiling wall each spanning the gap between the side walls and connecting thereto. One or more reinforcing fillet walls interconnect either the floor and ceiling walls, between the inside and outside walls, or vice versa. A depending flange from the floor wall, on the underneath, opposite side thereof from the inside and outside walls and ceiling wall, provides the jacking point. The depending flange is adapted to be engaged by a jack and transmit vehicle weight loads through the floor wall, into the inside, outside and ceiling walls and to the side walls of the sill when connected thereto.

Abstract: A vehicle has a pillar supporting a roof of the vehicle at its rear corners. The pillar provides an anchor point for a third row seat belt. The pillar has a front wall facing generally towards the front of the vehicle, a side wall and a back wall. A seat belt loop member comprising three legs in the form of a T-shape is fixed to the pillar. The first, loop-leg carries a cantilevered belt loop. The second, pad-leg is substantially aligned with the loop-leg and has a pad for abutment against the front wall. The third, anchor-leg, lies substantially orthogonal with respect to the loop and pad-legs and lies against the the side wall of the pillar and is anchored to said side wall. The arrangement reduces the amount of reinforcement required for the pillar.