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US 7,069,702 B2Granted
Composite joint configuration
AssigneeWabash National, L.P.
InventorRodney P. Ehrlich
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Abstract
A sidewall of a trailer is formed from at least two composite panels joined together by a novel joining configuration. Each panel is formed from inner and outer thin metal skins and a plastic core sandwiched between the skins. A logistics plate and overlapping outer skins of the panels are used to join the panels together and are secured thereto by rivets.
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A wall construction which is adapted for use in forming a wall in a trailer body comprising:
- first and second panels, each said panel having opposite ends and comprising an inner skin, an outer skin and a core member between said inner skin and said outer skin, at least a portion of said ends being spaced apart from each other a predetermined distance to define a gap between said panels;
- a member attached to said inner skin of at least one of said panels, said member having a plurality of slots therethrough for attachment of items to said wall, said slots being aligned with said gap;
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- means for joining said panels together along said outer skins formed by a portion of said outer skin of one of said panels overlapping said outer skin of the other of said panels, said overlapping portion of said outer skin being attached to said outer skin of said other of said panels.
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