Structural insulation panel
OwnerAdrian R. Simms, Keith Overtoninventors
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Abstract
A structural insulation panel is provided for use with a truck or similar vehicle to provide structural support and thermal, acoustic, and vibration insulation. The structural insulation panel includes two fiberglass layers sandwiching and bonded to a foam core. The structural insulation panel may be used in the construction of truck cabs, sleeper boxes, roof caps, cab extenders, and other vehicle components.
Claims18
A mobile compartment assembly comprising:
- a cab defining a driver compartment, the cab defining a rear opening therein;
- and
- a sleeper compartment disposed behind the cab and accessible from the cab by the rear opening, the sleeper including one or more panels defining, at least in part, the interior of the sleeper;
- wherein at least one of the one or more panels comprises
- a first fiberglass layer;
- a second fiberglass layer;
- and
- a foam core member disposed between and bonded to the first and second fiberglass layers.
A sleeper module for use with a vehicle having a driver operating compartment and adapted to be mounted adjacent and behind the driver operating compartment, the sleeper module comprising:
- an enclosed sleeper compartment attached to the driver operating compartment and including one or more panels defining, at least in part, the interior of the sleeper compartment;
- wherein at least one of the one or more panels comprises:
- a first fiberglass layer;
- a second fiberglass layer;
- and
- a foam core member disposed between and bonded to the first and second fiberglass layers.
A method for using a lightweight panel with structural support for a mobile compartment for individuals, the panel comprising a first fiberglass layer, a second fiberglass layer, and a foam core member disposed between and bonded to the first and second fiberglass layers, the method comprising:
- enclosing and defining, at least in part, the interior of the mobile compartment with one or more panels, the one or more panels providing insulation to the interior of the mobile compartment.
A lightweight panel with structural support for a mobile compartment for individuals, the panel comprising:
- a first fiberglass layer,
- a second fiberglass layer, and
- a foam core member disposed between and bonded to the first and second fiberglass layers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.