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Aerodynamic sidewall post for a trailer

US8496286B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2012
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D35/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sidewall construction arrangement for a trailer includes a plurality of upstanding sidewall panels. Each of a plurality of vertically oriented posts is disposed between and engages a respective substantially coplanar pair of the panels. Each post has an exterior surface that is entirely continuous in a vertical cross-sectional view throughout a portion of the post that extends beyond the panels in a lateral direction.

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