Carrier with localized fibrous insert and methods

A device for structural reinforcement, baffling and/or sealing of an article, comprising:

• a) a carrier that includes at least one fibrous insert formed by pultrusion and having a three-dimensional shape with a plurality of outer surfaces;
• and
• b) a mass of activatable material applied over at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of outer surfaces of the at least one fibrous insert;
• wherein the plurality of outer surfaces includes at least a pair of walls which are spaced apart;
• wherein the plurality of outer surfaces includes at least one cross wall which joins the pair of walls;
• wherein the at least one fibrous insert includes a plurality of fibers arranged within a matrix of a polymeric material;
• wherein the polymeric material comprises one or more polyamides, polyimides, thermoplastic polyesters, polyketones, polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymers, and/or polymeric rubbers;
• and
• wherein the plurality of fibers comprise glass fibers, carbon fibers, polymeric fibers, metal fibers, or natural fibers.

A device for structural reinforcement, baffling and/or sealing of an article, comprising:

• a) a carrier that includes at least one fibrous insert formed by pultrusion and having a three-dimensional shape with a plurality of outer surfaces;
• and
• b) a mass of activatable material applied over at least a portion of one or more of the plurality of outer surfaces of the at least one fibrous insert;
• wherein the plurality of outer surfaces includes at least a pair of walls which are spaced apart;
• wherein the plurality of outer surfaces includes at least one cross wall which joins the pair of walls;
• wherein the at least one fibrous insert includes a plurality of fibers arranged within a matrix of a polymeric material;
• wherein the polymeric material comprises a polyamide;
• wherein the plurality of fibers comprise glass fibers, carbon fibers, polymeric fibers, metal fibers, or natural fibers;
• and
• wherein the plurality of fibers are arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the carrier.