Composite spare wheel well
US6739641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D43/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle wheel well assembly is provided and is adapted to engage a vehicle floor pan. The wheel well assembly includes a floor and an annular sidewall extending upwardly from the periphery of the floor. A post extends upwardly from the center of the floor for engaging the spare wheel assembly. A threaded connector extends upwardly from the post for threaded engagement with a receptacle on a top. The sidewall terminates in either a mounting flange or a deck. When connected to a deck, the deck includes a mounting flange. The floor and sidewalls are integrally formed preferably of a composite material. A method of securing a vehicle wheel well assembly in a vehicle is also provided.
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