Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy-absorbing device can comprise: a polymer reinforcement structure, wherein the polymer reinforcement structure comprises a polymer matrix and chopped fibers; and a shell comprising 2 walls extending from a back and forming a shell channel, wherein the shell comprises continuous fibers and a resin matrix; wherein the polymer reinforcement structure is located in the shell channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy-absorbing device can comprise: a polymer reinforcement structure, wherein the polymer reinforcement structure comprises a polymer matrix and chopped fibers; and a shell comprising 2 walls extending from a back and forming a shell channel, wherein the shell comprises continuous fibers and a resin matrix; wherein the polymer reinforcement structure is located in the shell channel.

Abstract: An energy absorbing device includes a honeycomb body having two or more tubes stacked transversely with one another along a longitudinal axis. The honeycomb body includes an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The inboard portion of the honeycomb body is arranged along the longitudinal axis and has an inboard portion bending stiffness. The outboard portion of the honeycomb body is arranged outboard of the longitudinal axis, is coupled to the inboard portion of the honeycomb body, and has an outboard portion bending stiffness. The outboard portion bending stiffness of the outboard portion is greater than the inboard portion bending stiffness of the inboard portion. Structural members for vehicle bodies and vehicle bodies are also described.

Abstract: An energy absorbing device includes a composite or metallic component having greater than or equal to three walls forming a component channel with a longitudinal length and a polymeric component. The polymeric component has a honeycomb structure with two or more walls defining honeycomb tubes and supported within the component channel with the honeycomb tubes stacked transversely along the longitudinal length of the component channel. Ends of the honeycomb tubes abut the composite or metal component. The composite or metal component, or the polymeric component, has a bending stiffness greater than a bending stiffness of the honeycomb structure. Rocker assemblies and vehicle bodies are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to injection-molded or compression-molded articles. A method of injection molding or compression molding an article includes directing a shot of molten material into a mold cavity including a plurality of contacting substantially identical modular mesh parts to fill the mold cavity. The method also includes solidifying the shot of molten material to form the article including the plurality of modular mesh parts and the solidified shot of molten material. Various embodiments also provide parts machined from a block produced by various methods of injection molding or compression molding.

Abstract: A cylinder head for a compressor is disclosed. A compressor is also disclosed including the head. A refrigeration system is also disclosed, including the compressor.

Abstract: A hybrid structure includes a frame member with at least three walls, forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet. A concave deformation is present in at least one convex portion, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion. A plastic reinforcement member is present in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the concave deformation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid structure comprising a first component having a base and an upstanding wall extending from the base, the first component having an interior enclosed between the upstanding wall and the base, and a thermoplastic second component moulded to the first component, the second component comprising a reinforcing portion for structurally reinforcing the first component, the reinforcing portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the first component and located in the interior of the first component, the thermoplastic second component further comprising a locking portion that extends adjacently over at least part of an exterior of the first component, wherein the reinforcing portion and the locking portion are integrally formed, thus interlocking the first component in the thermoplastic second component. The invention relates as well to a method for manufacturing such a hybrid structure, and to a vehicle comprising such a hybrid structure.

Abstract: A rail extension, comprising: a base extending from an end of the rail extension, wherein the base includes vehicle rail attachments configured to attach to a vehicle rail; a front member configured for attachment to a bumper beam; a body extending from the base to the front member; wherein the body comprises reinforcing members; wherein the body comprises a first polymeric material; wherein the reinforcing members comprise a second polymeric material.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to economic thermally conductive coatings. The present invention includes metal coatings suitable for use with luminaires that facilitate heat dissipation.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a heat dissipating system for a light can include: a light source comprising an LED; a reflector adjacent the LED; a housing around the LED module; and a flexible conductive connector attached at one end to a heat sink and at another end to the light source, and configured to conduct heat away from the light source and to the heat sink. The heat sink is located remote from the light source. In an embodiment, a method of dissipating heat away from a LED module can include: conducting heat from the LED module through a flexible conductive connector to a heat sink, wherein a lamp comprises the LED module, a housing, and a reflector, and wherein the heat sink is located external to the LED housing.

Abstract: A plastic energy absorption member (28) for an automobile bumper assembly (22) is disclosed. The plastic energy absorption member (28) includes a plastic crushable body (34) defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end along a length of the crushable body (34). The plastic energy absorption member (28) further includes a plastic first mounting portion (30) disposed proximate to the first end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the first mounting portion defining at least one first attachment member (38) configured to attach to the bumper (24), and a plastic second mounting portion (32) disposed proximate to the second end and monolithic with the plastic crushable body (34), the second mounting portion defining at least one second attachment member (42) configured to attach to the automobile rail (26). The energy absorption member (28) defines a plurality of voids (44) that each extend along at least a portion of the length of the crushable body (34).

Abstract: Luminaires are disclosed that are configured to emit LED illumination. Certain components of the luminaire can be assembled without the use of fasteners. Further, the luminaires can include a plastic heat sink that can be molded with other components of the luminaire.

Abstract: A hybrid structure, comprising: a frame member comprising at least three walls forming a channel having a convex portion where two walls meet; a concave deformation in at least one of the convex portions, wherein the concave deformation extends into the channel and has open ends forming an opening through the convex portion; and a plastic reinforcement member in the channel, wherein a portion of the reinforcement member extends into the opening and on the deformation.

Abstract: A rail extension, comprising: a base extending from an end of the rail extension, wherein the base includes vehicle rail attachments configured to attach to a vehicle rail; a front member configured for attachment to a bumper beam; a body extending from the base to the front member; wherein the body comprises reinforcing members; wherein the body comprises a first polymeric material; wherein the reinforcing members comprise a second polymeric material.

Abstract: A rail extension system (16), comprising: a vehicle rail (60); a bumper beam (20); a polymeric rail extension (1) comprising: a base (2) extending from one end of the rail extension having vehicle attachment configured to attach to the vehicle rail (60); a front member 4) configured for attachment to the bumper beam (20); a body (5) extending from the base (2) to the front member (4); an aperture (100) extending from the base (2) to the front member (4); a connection member (102) attached to the bumper beam (20) and extending through the aperture (100) to attach to the vehicle rail (60).

Abstract: Luminaires and lighting system are disclosed. In one embodiment a luminaire includes a housing formed by a single non-metallic extruded piece, where the housing includes an outer wall and an inner wall, a reflector formed on or by an inner surface of the inner wall, and a retainer bracket disposed adjacent the reflector and configured to secure a light emitting element such that at least a portion of light emitted via the light emitting element reflects from the reflector.