CPC B60R 13/08 (2013.01) [B62D 21/157 (2013.01); B62D 25/025 (2013.01); B62D 25/04 (2013.01); B62D 27/023 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A brace comprising:
a base portion, the base portion comprising:
a first edge, the first edge having a configuration that enables coupling of the first edge to a first side of a pillar of a vehicle; and
a second edge opposite the first edge, the second edge having a configuration that enables coupling of the second edge to a second side of the pillar of the vehicle;
a first leg portion, the first leg portion comprising:
a first proximal end connected to the base portion; and
a first distal end having a configuration that enables coupling of the first distal end to a vehicle rocker panel; and
a second leg portion, the second leg portion comprising:
a second proximal end connected to the base portion opposite the first leg portion; and
a second distal end having a configuration that enables coupling of the second distal end to the vehicle rocker panel,
wherein the brace forms an inverted u-shape.
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