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Pickup truck box reinforcement for fifth wheel pedestal

US9545873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Filing dateAug 28, 2014
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2410/124
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reinforcement panel for the floor of a pick-up truck bed. The reinforcement panel is assembled between the floor of the pick-up truck and a fifth wheel cross member. The reinforcement panel includes transversely extending reinforcing or stiffening ribs. The stiffening ribs resist deflection in the area of the gooseneck ball receptacle.

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