A pillar for a vehicle is disclosed that includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and an extruded reinforcement attached between the inner and outer panels. The reinforcement extends from an upper end of the inner panel to a striker attachment area on the outer panel. A lower end of the reinforcement is trimmed to be spaced from the inner panel. The inner panel may be full height of the pillar or may extend from the rocker to the striker area where the inner panel overlaps the reinforcement. The reinforcement above the striker area may function as the inner panel above the striker area. A method is disclosed for making a B-pillar for a vehicle.


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    Title :

    EXTRUDED B-PILLAR REINFORCEMENT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-08-15


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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