Composite floor structure and method of making the same

US10550569B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wabash National, L.P. · US

Inventors

• Travis Smith McCloud · Athens, US
• Scott A. Storz · Lafayette, US
• Andrzej Wylezinski · Lafayette, US
• Ronnal P. Reichard · Melbourne, US
• Scott Lewit · Indialantic, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 17, 2019
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2020
• Expiry date: May 17, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E04F15/225
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite floor structure and method of making the same are disclosed. The composite floor structure may include a platform and a plurality of transverse beams. The composite floor structure may also include at least one longitudinal beam and a plurality of insert beams to accommodate the longitudinal beam. The composite floor structure may also include an underlayment between the plurality of transverse beams and the at least one longitudinal beam. Some or all of these components may be integrally molded together to form a fiber-reinforced polymer structure. The composite floor structure may be used for cargo vehicles and other applications.