US 12,441,413 B2
Reinforcing element for reinforcing a structural element
Robert Davis, Macomb, MI (US); Michael C. Niezur, Southfield, MI (US); and Taylor S. Robertson, Oxford, MI (US)
Assigned to SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG, Baar (CH)
Filed by SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG, Baar (CH)
Filed on Feb. 13, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/168,130.
Prior Publication US 2024/0270324 A1, Aug. 15, 2024
Int. Cl. B62D 29/00 (2006.01); B62D 25/00 (2006.01)
CPC B62D 29/002 (2013.01) [B62D 25/00 (2013.01)] 12 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A reinforcing element for reinforcing a structural element in a motor vehicle, comprising:
a carrier;
an expandable material, the expandable material being arranged at least partially on the carrier;
at least two fixation elements that are connected with the carrier, the fixation elements each comprising a circular metallic tab with an essentially flat central section adapted for welding, and the fixation elements being arranged in such a way that the reinforcing element is fixable to the structural element with a weld connection between the tabs and the structural element;
wherein the circular metallic tabs are dome shaped and are enclosed by material of the carrier; and
wherein the fixation elements are arranged in a peripheral area of the carrier.