Protective insert for the sides of load carrying vehicles
US4245863A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S52/13
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elongated plate-like body portion is arranged to stand on its bottom edge on the floor panel of a vehicular load carrying area and be releasably secured to the inner surface of the metallic side panel of the load carrying area. Releasable securement of the body portion to the side panel comprises an adhering surface portion integral with the body portion and of a type arranged to adhere releasably to the side panel. Such adhering surface portion may comprise magnetic strip material, Velcro or the like. The body portion has one or more hand holes for ease in handling and a bottom recess to fit over wheel wells. Such body portion has a lightweight but tough construction to protect the side panels of the load carrying area from load damage.
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