Rear impact guard
US10640068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R19/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer includes front and rear ends spaced in a longitudinal direction to define a cargo area. A frame includes a rear bolster extending in a transverse direction across the rear end below a bottom rear edge of the cargo area. Spaced rear frame posts extend upwardly from respective distal ends of the rear bolster. A rear impact guard includes a bumper extending transversely and spaced below the rear bolster, a pair of outboard posts extending between the bumper and the rear bolster adjacent the respective distal ends of the rear bolster, and at least one inboard post. Each of the outboard posts has a rearward-extending horizontal first flange and an upward-extending vertical second flange spaced forwardly of the first flange, these flanges including multiple apertures aligned with apertures in the trailer frame, each of the apertures accommodating a removable fastener securing the rear impact guard to the trailer frame.
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