US20060158005A1 - Sidewall assembly having composite panels for trailers and vans - Google Patents
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- This invention relates in general to trailers and, more particularly, to a trailer having a sidewall assembly including composite panels interconnected by side posts.
- a common form of a cargo carrying trailer or van relies on a sheet and post design for its sidewall construction.
- Known sheet and post designs employ a plurality of hat-shaped side posts to which outer and inside metal side sheets are riveted by a vertical array of rivets.
- Such sheet and post trailers do not optimize interior cargo space because of the width of the sidewall structure.
- Many prior attempts to reduce the thickness of the sidewall of a trailer have suffered from several disadvantages, including extra weight, higher repair costs and designs that are not optimumly strong under all loading conditions.
- Prior art post and sheet sidewall constructions are also not efficiently durable and are not economical to manufacture and repair. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a trailer having a sidewall assembly that is economical to manufacture and to operate, is durable during use, and provides a reduced sidewall thickness to increase cargo space and reduce weight.
- the composite panels of the invention comprise a polyurethane core thermally bonded to inner and outer metal panels or skins.
- the edge portions of each of the composite panels are respectively riveted to a plurality of side posts having a hat-shaped sectional cross section and to outer posts.
- the inner surface created by the composite panels and the intervening surfaces of the side posts create a generally smooth and snag free surface.
- the sidewall assembly herein disclosed is strong, durable, and lightweight, and is easily repaired.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view generally showing one type of trailer that includes the features of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the interior of the trailer of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the floor and sidewall assembly of the trailer of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention at the upper side rail;
- FIG. 5 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the sidewall assembly of the invention at an outer side post;
- FIG. 6 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention at the lower side rail;
- FIG. 7 is an end elevational view, with parts in section, of the sidewall assembly o0f the invention as used in the trailer of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a partial side elevational view of a inside post connecting adjacent composite side panels of the sidewall assembly of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is an upper perspective view of the intersection of roof and sidewall assembly of the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the front corner of the trailer of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of the panels and inner and outer side posts of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a partial side elevational view of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention.
- FIG. 13 is side elevational view of a second embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention.
- FIG. 14 is an end elevational view of the sidewall assembly of FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 1 a general perspective view of a trailer embodying the teachings of the invention is shown.
- the present invention is not restricted to the particular trailer shown in FIG. 1 , but more broadly relates to the construction of cargo containers, including, but not limited to, trailers, vans and the like.
- trailer 2 includes a standard landing gear 4 , a floor 6 and a front wall 8 .
- Conventional wheel assemblies 10 are provided at the rear of the trailer 2 .
- the trailer is further provided with the sidewall assembly 12 of the invention to be described more fully herein.
- the interior cargo space 14 of the trailer 2 is defined by floor 16 , sidewall assemblies 12 on opposite sides of trailer 2 , roof 18 ( FIG. 2 ), and front wall 8 .
- sidewall assemblies 12 include a plurality of vertically extending composite panels 20 substantially disposed longitudinally along the length of the sidewall assemblies 12 .
- Each of the composite panels 20 have a flat, rectangular shape and include a non-metallic core 22 , formed from polyurethane and the like, sandwiched respectively between prepainted inner and outer panels 24 a and 24 b .
- the panels 24 a , 24 b may be formed from steel or other strong, durable metal as desired.
- the panels 24 a , 24 b are thermally molecularly bonded to core 22 to ensure structural integrity of each composite panel 20 and the overall sidewall assembly 12 .
- the panels 24 a and 24 b are advantageously painted white or other bright color to brighten the interior of space 14 and the exterior of trailer 2 .
- Adjacent vertical end portions 26 of composite panels 20 are interconnected as a sidewall unit by intervening metal inner side posts 30 vertically extending within cargo space 14 ( FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- the side posts 30 have a hat-shaped horizontal cross section forming a central portion 32 and opposite offset edge portions 34 .
- the edge portions 34 are offset from central potion 32 by a distance approximately equal to the thickness of composite panel 20 .
- the vertical end portions 26 a of the composite panels generally overlap offset portions 34 as seen in FIGS. 4-6 .
- Outer posts 36 ( FIGS. 5, 11 and 12 ) are mounted exteriorly over each of the inner posts 34 and includes a slight bulge 38 for strength.
- the outer surfaces of the offset portions 34 contact the inner surface of a respective outer post 36 .
- the inner surface 40 of inner post 30 is generally vertically coplanar to the vertical inner surface 42 of panel 20 to form a generally continuous, snag proof surface.
- the edge portions of panel 20 , edge portions 34 of inner side post 20 and the outer post 36 are interconnected as a durable and strong unit by rows of vertically extending arrays of rivets extending the height of sidewall assemblies 12 .
- the central portion 323 of inner side posts 30 are spaced from outer posts 36 .
- the upper portions 20 a ( FIG. 7 ) of panels 20 are attached to an upper rail 50 by rivets 52 extending through an overlap 54 of upper rail 50 and the panels 20 .
- a standard roof and roof bow 56 are mounted on the upper rail 50 .
- a bottom rail 60 is integrally attached to the side wall assembly 12 by rivets 44 a and form lower interior scuff surface 62 ( FIG. 3 ).
- a standard floor and cross member is affixed by rivets to the bottom rail 60 .
- the panels 20 and inner posts 30 overlap the bottom rail 50 for a shingle style design at area 66 .
- FIG. 10 there is illustrated the front corner of trailer 2 .
- the front composite panel 20 is riveted to the rear edge portion of a front hat-shaped post 70 below the upper sidewall rail 50 .
- the post 70 is connected to radius extrusion 72 that is affixed to a corner casting 74 .
- the front wall further includes an upper front rail 76 , an interior bulkhead and front wall 78 and a front wall post 80 .
- the central portion of 32 of side posts has a series of vertical slots 84 .
- the upper chord 50 interconnects with horizontal beams 86 of the roof.
- the sidewall assembly 12 a includes composite panel assembly 100 of the same construction as described with reference to the first embodiment of FIGS. 1-12 .
- the sidewall assembly 12 a is further provided with a scuff plate 102 that is affixed by fasteners 104 , such as three in number situated at a plurality of stations along the length of the sidewall assembly 12 a , at its lower edge portion 106 to bottom rail 60 a.
- the lower edge portion is situated exteriorly of the offset upper section 60 a ′ of the bottom rail 60 a.
- the upper portion 108 of scuff plate 102 is offset and extends in rear contacting relationship with the bottom of the side wall assembly 12 a.
- the upper portion 108 is attached to the bottom of the side wall by an upper series of mechanical fasteners, such as three in number at each vertical location as shown in FIG. 14 .
- the scuff plate 102 has a plurality of rear rib like projections 102 b to strengthen the scuff plate and the sidewall assembly as a whole.
- the upper portion of the rail 60 a is provided with a ledge 112 to interfit with the bottom edge of the scuff plate.
- a ledge 114 is formed on an upper portion of scuff plate 102 to contact the bottom of the sidewall assembly 12 a.
- the scuff plate 102 provides a heavy duty structure that strengthens the sidewall and resists damage from external forces, such as, for example, from fork lifts and the like that typically lift trailers on and off railcars and other locations during use.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No. 60/635,145 filed Dec. 10, 2004.
- This invention relates in general to trailers and, more particularly, to a trailer having a sidewall assembly including composite panels interconnected by side posts.
- A common form of a cargo carrying trailer or van relies on a sheet and post design for its sidewall construction. Known sheet and post designs employ a plurality of hat-shaped side posts to which outer and inside metal side sheets are riveted by a vertical array of rivets. Such sheet and post trailers do not optimize interior cargo space because of the width of the sidewall structure. Many prior attempts to reduce the thickness of the sidewall of a trailer have suffered from several disadvantages, including extra weight, higher repair costs and designs that are not optimumly strong under all loading conditions. Prior art post and sheet sidewall constructions are also not efficiently durable and are not economical to manufacture and repair. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a trailer having a sidewall assembly that is economical to manufacture and to operate, is durable during use, and provides a reduced sidewall thickness to increase cargo space and reduce weight.
- It is an objective of this invention to provide a trailer having a sidewall assembly formed of a plurality of composite panels that reduce the thickness and weight of the side structures. The composite panels of the invention comprise a polyurethane core thermally bonded to inner and outer metal panels or skins. The edge portions of each of the composite panels are respectively riveted to a plurality of side posts having a hat-shaped sectional cross section and to outer posts. The inner surface created by the composite panels and the intervening surfaces of the side posts create a generally smooth and snag free surface. The sidewall assembly herein disclosed is strong, durable, and lightweight, and is easily repaired.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view generally showing one type of trailer that includes the features of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the interior of the trailer ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the floor and sidewall assembly of the trailer ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention at the upper side rail; -
FIG. 5 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the sidewall assembly of the invention at an outer side post; -
FIG. 6 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention at the lower side rail; -
FIG. 7 is an end elevational view, with parts in section, of the sidewall assembly o0f the invention as used in the trailer ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is a partial side elevational view of a inside post connecting adjacent composite side panels of the sidewall assembly of the invention; -
FIG. 9 is an upper perspective view of the intersection of roof and sidewall assembly of the invention; -
FIG. 10 is a partial top plan view, with parts in section, of the front corner of the trailer ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of the panels and inner and outer side posts of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention; -
FIG. 12 is a partial side elevational view of the first embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention; -
FIG. 13 is side elevational view of a second embodiment of the sidewall assembly of the invention; and -
FIG. 14 is an end elevational view of the sidewall assembly ofFIG. 13 . - Referring now to
FIG. 1-12 , there is illustrated a first embodiment of the composite sidewall assembly of the invention to be described in detail herein. InFIG. 1 , a general perspective view of a trailer embodying the teachings of the invention is shown. The present invention is not restricted to the particular trailer shown inFIG. 1 , but more broadly relates to the construction of cargo containers, including, but not limited to, trailers, vans and the like. InFIG. 1 ,trailer 2 includes astandard landing gear 4, afloor 6 and afront wall 8.Conventional wheel assemblies 10 are provided at the rear of thetrailer 2. The trailer is further provided with thesidewall assembly 12 of the invention to be described more fully herein. Referring toFIGS. 2 and 3 , theinterior cargo space 14 of thetrailer 2 is defined by floor 16,sidewall assemblies 12 on opposite sides oftrailer 2, roof 18 (FIG. 2 ), andfront wall 8. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4-11 , details of the first embodiment of thecomposite wall assembly 12 of the present invention is best shown. InFIGS. 4, 5 , 6, and 7,sidewall assemblies 12 include a plurality of vertically extendingcomposite panels 20 substantially disposed longitudinally along the length of thesidewall assemblies 12. Each of thecomposite panels 20 have a flat, rectangular shape and include anon-metallic core 22, formed from polyurethane and the like, sandwiched respectively between prepainted inner andouter panels panels panels core 22 to ensure structural integrity of eachcomposite panel 20 and theoverall sidewall assembly 12. Thepanels space 14 and the exterior oftrailer 2. - Adjacent vertical end portions 26 of
composite panels 20 are interconnected as a sidewall unit by intervening metalinner side posts 30 vertically extending within cargo space 14 (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). Theside posts 30 have a hat-shaped horizontal cross section forming acentral portion 32 and oppositeoffset edge portions 34. Theedge portions 34 are offset fromcentral potion 32 by a distance approximately equal to the thickness ofcomposite panel 20. The vertical end portions 26 a of the composite panels generally overlapoffset portions 34 as seen inFIGS. 4-6 . Outer posts 36 (FIGS. 5, 11 and 12) are mounted exteriorly over each of theinner posts 34 and includes aslight bulge 38 for strength. The outer surfaces of theoffset portions 34 contact the inner surface of a respectiveouter post 36. Theinner surface 40 ofinner post 30 is generally vertically coplanar to the verticalinner surface 42 ofpanel 20 to form a generally continuous, snag proof surface. The edge portions ofpanel 20,edge portions 34 ofinner side post 20 and theouter post 36 are interconnected as a durable and strong unit by rows of vertically extending arrays of rivets extending the height ofsidewall assemblies 12. The central portion 323 ofinner side posts 30 are spaced fromouter posts 36. - The
upper portions 20 a (FIG. 7 ) ofpanels 20 are attached to anupper rail 50 byrivets 52 extending through anoverlap 54 ofupper rail 50 and thepanels 20. A standard roof androof bow 56 are mounted on theupper rail 50. Abottom rail 60 is integrally attached to theside wall assembly 12 by rivets 44 a and form lower interior scuff surface 62 (FIG. 3 ). A standard floor and cross member is affixed by rivets to thebottom rail 60. As should be apparent inFIG. 7 , thepanels 20 andinner posts 30 overlap thebottom rail 50 for a shingle style design atarea 66. InFIG. 10 , there is illustrated the front corner oftrailer 2. Thefront composite panel 20 is riveted to the rear edge portion of a front hat-shapedpost 70 below theupper sidewall rail 50. Thepost 70 is connected toradius extrusion 72 that is affixed to acorner casting 74. The front wall further includes anupper front rail 76, an interior bulkhead andfront wall 78 and afront wall post 80. As shown inFIG. 8 , the central portion of 32 of side posts has a series ofvertical slots 84. InFIG. 9 , theupper chord 50 interconnects withhorizontal beams 86 of the roof. - Referring now to
FIGS. 13-14 , there is illustrated a second embodiment of the composite sidewall assembly of the invention, generally designated byreference numeral 12 a. Thesidewall assembly 12 a includescomposite panel assembly 100 of the same construction as described with reference to the first embodiment ofFIGS. 1-12 . Thesidewall assembly 12 a is further provided with ascuff plate 102 that is affixed byfasteners 104, such as three in number situated at a plurality of stations along the length of thesidewall assembly 12 a, at its lower edge portion 106 tobottom rail 60 a. The lower edge portion is situated exteriorly of the offsetupper section 60 a′ of thebottom rail 60 a. Theupper portion 108 ofscuff plate 102 is offset and extends in rear contacting relationship with the bottom of theside wall assembly 12 a. Theupper portion 108 is attached to the bottom of the side wall by an upper series of mechanical fasteners, such as three in number at each vertical location as shown inFIG. 14 . Thescuff plate 102 has a plurality of rear rib likeprojections 102 b to strengthen the scuff plate and the sidewall assembly as a whole. The upper portion of therail 60 a is provided with aledge 112 to interfit with the bottom edge of the scuff plate. Aledge 114 is formed on an upper portion ofscuff plate 102 to contact the bottom of thesidewall assembly 12 a. Thescuff plate 102 provides a heavy duty structure that strengthens the sidewall and resists damage from external forces, such as, for example, from fork lifts and the like that typically lift trailers on and off railcars and other locations during use.
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