Abstract: A reinforcement assembly comprising a carrier including a connection means to connect to a panel, a rim portion for receiving an adhesive, the rim portion surrounding a central opening portion, and a plurality of apertures located in the rim portion, the apertures adapted for receiving the adhesive.

Abstract: A reinforcement structure (10) comprising: (i) one or more members (12, 12A, 12B), the one or more members having one or more projections (20) extending from a base (16) of the one or more members; and (ii) one or more sleeves (28) surrounding the one or more projections (20) and secured to the one or more members, wherein the one or more sleeves and the one or more members are configured to crumple to absorb a force being applied to the reinforcement structure.

Abstract: The present teachings generally relate to a carrier and method of making the carrier, the carrier comprising: a periphery having: an outer edge, arranged distally along a transverse axis of the carrier, configured to be oriented away from a frame enclosure of a vehicle, an inner edge, arranged distally along the transverse axis, configured to be oriented toward the frame enclosure of the vehicle, and distal ends arranged opposite each other along a longitudinal axis of the carrier; one or more series of ribs having: a cross-sectional pattern, and an orientation along the longitudinal axis, the transverse axis, or both.

Abstract: A reinforcement structure (10) comprising: (i) one or more members (12, 12A, 12B), the one or more members having one or more projections (20) extending from a base (16) of the one or more members; and (ii) one or more sleeves (28) surrounding the one or more projections (20) and secured to the one or more members, wherein the one or more sleeves and the one or more members are configured to crumple to absorb a force being applied to the reinforcement structure.

Abstract: A reinforcement assembly comprising a carrier including a connection means to connect to a panel, a rim portion for receiving an adhesive, the rim portion surrounding a central opening portion, and a plurality of apertures located in the rim portion, the apertures adapted for receiving the adhesive.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure and method for making the same, the reinforcement including adjacent reinforcing segments and rigid bridges located between adjacent reinforcement segments. The rigid bridges are located for simplified separation of the reinforcement segments post-vehicle crash.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for insertion into a cavity of a vehicle structure and method for making the same, the reinforcement including adjacent reinforcing segments and rigid bridges located between adjacent reinforcement segments. The rigid bridges are located for simplified separation of the reinforcement segments post-vehicle crash.