Vehicle floor covering system
US7648187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/013
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile vehicle has an interior occupant compartment, commonly called a cab when the vehicle is a truck, that has a floor (60) covered by respective floor coverings (12, 14) that have top surfaces opposite the floor. The coverings connect to each other along a joint (16) cooperatively defined by respective over- and under-lapping margins (42, 44) of the respective coverings. One of the margins (44) has two open receptacles (50, 52), and the other (42) has formations (46, 48) each fitted respectively in a respective open receptacle so as to locate the respective top surfaces of the coverings substantially flush with each other and in substantial mutual abutment along the joint. An expanse 42A, 44A that forms at least a portion of the respective top surface is disposed beyond and integrally formed with the respective margin. A foam pad (62, 64) underlies each expanse.
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