CPC B62D 29/001 (2013.01) [B62D 21/02 (2013.01); B62D 25/04 (2013.01); B62D 27/023 (2013.01); B62D 65/024 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A hybrid structural assembly comprising:
a vehicle structural member extending from a first end to a second end;
a composite reinforcement member attached to and disposed within the vehicle structural member between the first and second ends of the vehicle structural member, the composite reinforcement member being formed by a continuous method and cut to a predetermined length extending from the first end to the second end; and
a fitting disposed within the vehicle structural member and fixed to the composite reinforcement member, the fitting connecting a first longitudinal end of the composite reinforcement member to one of the vehicle structural member or an adjacent vehicle structural member,
wherein the vehicle structural member is one of a vehicle pillar, a rocker panel, or a body cross-member.
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