Truck body construction
US4351558A · kind A · utility
48Cited by
13References
7Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/046
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An armored truck (10) utilizing an armored truck body (14) is provided. Fastening members (24, 26 and 28) are utilized to connect armor plates (22) to achieve the desired configuration and body size. Fastening members (24, 26 and 28) may include inwardly projecting members to allow for a truck body having interior walls (41) which are aligned and secured in a parallel relation with complementary armor plates (22). Fastening members (24, 26 and 28) may also incorporate as integral portions thereof an arcuate lip (62) for use as a rain gutter, a duct (36) for electrical wiring and a rub rail channel (50).
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