Truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery
US8267466B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery preferably includes at least one front section, a rear section and a front pan. A front of the rear section is preferably pivotally retained on a rear of the front section. The front pan is attached to a front of the front section. The front section includes a plurality of front lengthwise support members, at least one cross member and two front deck plates. The rear section includes two first rear deck plates, a second rear deck plate, a plurality of rear lengthwise support members and at least two improved air bag retention systems. Each improved air bag retention system includes an air bag, an air bag bracket and a base bracket. The front pan is formed from a single piece of material, which includes a base member, a first side member and a second side member.
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