US3804464A
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Truck body construction
Assignee: Frontier Corp
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A truck body structure including a tail gate structure and control therefore which includes a light weight floor construction including a plurality of cross beams spaced apart a predetermined distance for proper support of a floor, a body mounted thereon which body provides through its specifically designed sides a relatively strong construction requiring no external or internal bridging and which sides through their design provide a greater carrying capacity for the vehicle and a design which permits easy cleaning of the vehicle. The gate structure is designed for proper swing opening of the gate through a lift-swing construction and in combination with a locking structure a door provided on the gate may be used for emptying the body.
Inventors
- 👤 J Gust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/04; B60P1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A truck body structure for mounting on a truck frame which frame includes at least a pair of longitudinally extending frame elements, said body including: a. at least one longitudinally extending, formed frame structure pivotally connected to the truck frame elements; b. a plurality of formed, transversely extending cross members spaced along said formed frame structure; c. a floor plate carried by said cross members; d. upstanding side members and an upstanding front member arranged to extend upwardly from said floor plate said side and front members each including a formed member substantially trapezoidal in vertical section and directed outwardly; e. a gate member swingably mounted between the rear ends of the upstanding side members; and, f. means for connecting said side and front members including formed trapezoidal sections interfitting with and integrally connected to the trapezoidal portions of each of said side and front members and having angularly disposed interlocking plate portions providing a smooth interior corner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A truck body structure for mounting on a truck frame which frame includes at least a pair of longitudinally extending frame elements, said body including: a. at least one longitudinally extending, formed frame structure pivotally connected to the truck frame elements; b. a plurality of formed, transversely extending cross members spaced along said formed frame structure; c. a floor plate carried by said cross members; d. upstanding side members and an upstanding front member arranged to extend upwardly from said floor plate said side and front members each including a formed member substantially trapezoidal in vertical section and directed outwardly; e. a gate member swingably mounted between the rear ends of the upstanding side members; and, f. means for connecting said side and front members including formed trapezoidal sections interfitting with and integrally connected to the trapezoidal portions of each of said side and front members and having angularly disposed interlocking plate portions providing a smooth interior corner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and a pair of longitudinally extending formed transversely spaced frame structures pivotally connected to the truck frame elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure set forth in claim 2 and said formed frame members including a formed member of a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and said formed cross members including formed members of a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape having flanges extending from the upper edges thereof for attachment to said floor plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and a tubular, generally rectangular member circumscribing said cross members and floor plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and a generally rectangular tubular section arranged at the upper edges of said side and front members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and means for mounting said gate including: a. a first rod extending between the rear ends of said side members; b. a second sleeve member mounted for rotation about said rod; and, c. at least one bracket member arranged on said gate and about said sleeve member permitting vertical and rotational movement of said gate about said sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure set forth in claim 7 and a cam member on said sleeve rotatable therewith to abut with said bracket and shift said gate upwardly to permit swinging thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 and a. gate locking means including a first camming member mounted on the body and positioned for abutment with the frame elements of the truck in a first position road travel and moveable in a second position body tilting position; and, b. gate contacting means controlled by said cam for locking and unlocking said gate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |