Vehicle box reinforcing brace
US9145176B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/0273
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes a frame having a pair of longitudinal rails and a box. The box includes a bed supported by the rails and a pair of opposing sidewalls connected to the bed outboard of the rails. A pair of braces provide additional support between the bed and the frame rails. Each may be attached between respective rails and a bottom portion of the bed outboard the rails.
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