Truck shell
US6588819B1 · kind B1 · utility
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3References
14Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molded truck shell is provided having side walls hinged along the top of the shell, thus allowing the entire side wall to pivot upwardly and outwardly, providing increased access to cargo stored in a truck bed. Additional lateral seams between the side wall and shell are located on the front and rear of the shell rather than on the side of the shell thereby further increasing the opening into the truck bed and creating a visually clean appearance. Water penetrating through the side wall hinge line is directed away from the interior of the truck bed by a moisture flange that conducts the water to the exterior of the truck.
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