Method of attaching a logistics rail to a trailer side wall
AssigneeWabash National, L.P.
InventorRodney P. Ehrlich
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Abstract
A method of attaching a logistics rail to a trailer sidewall is disclosed. The trailer sidewall includes an inner skin, an outer skin, a member mounted between the inner and outer skins, and a core between the inner and outer skins. A vertical channel is formed between the inner skin and the member. The inner skin is cut to expose the channel. Thereafter, the logistics rail is inserted within the member. The logistics rail has a plurality of slots therethrough so that items can be attached to the trailer sidewall. Finally, the logistics rail is attached to the member.
Claims14
A method of attaching a logistics rail to a trailer sidewall comprising the steps of:
- providing a trailer sidewall comprising an inner skin, an outer skin, a member mounted between said inner and outer skins, a vertical channel being formed between said inner skin and said member, and a core between said inner and outer skins;
- cutting said inner skin thereby exposing said channel;
- inserting a logistics rail within said channel, said logistics rail having at least one slot therethrough;
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- attaching said logistics rail to said member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.