Truck cab sidewall skin and method for making the same
US6120089A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0612
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A truck cab sidewall assembly and method for making the same are disclosed. A sidewall skin is provided having a front edge, rear edge, top edge, and bottom edge, and a first exterior side and a second interior side. An inwardly directed front flange is provided along the front edge, and an inwardly directed flange is also provided along the top edge. The sidewall skin has a inwardly stepped transition region spaced rearwardly of the front edge. A rear corner is formed in the skin at a location forwardly of the rear edge and rearwardly of the transition region. A portion of the skin between the rear edge and rear corner forms part of the back wall of the truck cab. The rear comer is preferably formed by a roll forming technique. The transition region is preferably formed by a die-press.
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