Autotech Engineering S.l.

Sofia Nayström

Hans Bodin

Joakim Johansson

The present application relates to a reinforcement element () arranged to be attached to a profile () for forming a B-pillar for a vehicle, which profile () is arranged with attachment areas () for door hinges, characterised in that the reinforcement element () is designed with two elongated strips () of material, wherein the strips () are inter-connected at least at one attachment area () for door hinges when the reinforcement element () is attached to profile (), wherein the profile () is hat-shaped with a central flange () and two sides (), and wherein each strip () is attached to the transition area () between the central flange () and a side (). The present application alsorelates to a B-pillar provided with the reinforcement element as well as a method of manufacturing a B-pillar with the reinforcement element.

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Jönkoping, Sweden

Sofia Nayström