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Sidewall of a trailer including a logistics panel

US7931328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 2010
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D29/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A logistics panel includes a composite panel that is formed of inner and outer skins and a core member secured therebetween. The composite panel has top and bottom end portions and first and second side end portions. The composite panel further has an aperture set provided therethrough which defines at least one aperture which extends through the inner and outer skins and the core member and between the end portions. Multiple logistics panels can be used to form a sidewall of a trailer by joining the first side end portion of one panel to the second side end portion of an adjacent panel. Top and bottom rails are secured to the top and bottom end portions, respectively, of the panels.

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