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Conversion device to transform a flat bed into a truck bed and the method to use

US10647363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2018
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/0276
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention is a retractable cargo wall for flatbed trucks and trailers that lowers into an enclosure that may be rollup canister or tray. Once the cargo walls are lowered, the posts supporting the walls may collapse into the bed, thereby transforming a bed with cargo walls into a flatbed. It is also anticipate that a truck or trailer bed with posts can be transformed into a flatbed truck or trailer.

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