Modular sidewall for passenger vehicle
AssigneeChampion Bus, Inc.
InventorsSteve Findley, Allan Schmitz
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Abstract
A modular sidewall for a passenger vehicle. The modular sidewall comprises an outer frame, and a plurality of individual sections configured to be secured together at least partially within the outer frame. The plurality of individual sections includes a main section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window, and a standard section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window. The said standard section has a width that is smaller than a width of said main section. The modular sidewall may also include a seat rail for supporting one or more seats within the passenger vehicle.
Claims20
A modular sidewall for a passenger vehicle, said modular sidewall comprising:
- an outer frame;
- and
- a plurality of individual sections configured to be secured together at least partially within said outer frame, wherein said plurality of individual sections includes—
- a main section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window, and
- a standard section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window,
- wherein said standard section has a width that is smaller than a width of said main section.
A modular sidewall for a passenger vehicle, said modular sidewall comprising:
- an outer frame;
- and
- a plurality of individual sections configured to be secured together at least partially within said outer frame, wherein said plurality of individual sections includes—
- a main section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window,
- a standard section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window,
- a contracted section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window,
- wherein said standard section has a width that is smaller than a width of said main section, and wherein said contracted section has a width that is smaller than the width of said standard section.
A method of manufacturing a modular sidewall for a passenger vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing an outer frame;
- (b) securing a plurality of individual sections together within the other frame to form the modular sidewall, wherein plurality of individual sections includes—
- a main section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window, and
- a standard section presenting at least one window opening configured to receive a window,
- wherein the standard section has a width that is smaller than a width of the main section;
- and
- (c) securing the modular sidewall to a side of the passenger vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.