Apparatus for connecting a polymeric composite pickup truck cargo box to a metallic vehicle frame
US5249834A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D29/048
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for connecting a polymeric composite pickup truck cargo box to a metallic vehicle frame without damaging the polymeric composite material of the pickup truck cargo box. The connecting apparatus is a tapping plate which allows for the distribution of forces applied by a self-tapping fastener over a broad area of the pickup truck cargo box so as not to tear or puncture the polymeric composite material. The connecting apparatus also separates the polymeric composite pickup truck cargo box from the metallic vehicle frame so that the polymeric composite material does not degrade over time.
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