Abstract: Hinge reinforcement (10), for a motor vehicle door hinge, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the hinge bracket (6) and is able to be joined to the hinge bracket. The first end (11) of the reinforcement (10) facing the hinge pin (5) is provided with a fork-like shape so that it can be placed against the hinge pin (5) from below the bracket onto the hinge pin between the bearing arms (9) of the bracket, and on its side facing the bracket a cam (12) engages a recess (13) of the hinge bracket (6) to prevent the hinge reinforcement (10) from falling out. The second end (14) of the reinforcement is connected to the hinge bracket (6) by a fastening element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge reinforcement for a motor vehicle door hinge (1) particularly for pivotally fastening a tailgate in which a fastening device (2) supporting the hinge pin (5) and being able to be joined to the body (3) of the corresponding motor vehicle, and a hinge bracket (6) that can be joined to the vehicle door (7) are provided. The hinge bracket (6), on its side facing the hinge pin(5), has two interspaced bearing arms (9) that can pivot around the hinge pin (5). The aim of the invention is to be able to use cost-effective standard hinges (1) even in automatically operable vehicle doors (7) without having to provide special measures an the body (3) of the corresponding vehicle. To this end, the invention provides that the hinge reinforcement (10) is designed in such a manner that it has, at least in partial areas, a shape corresponding to the bracket-like shape of the hinge bracket (6) whereby being able to be joined to the hinge bracket (6) in a positive manner.