17887969. TRUCK BED DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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TRUCK BED DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kelly L. Harbison of Canton MI (US)

Rajesh Chennagowni of Canton MI (US)

Herbert Meingast of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Ronald T. Rogers of Saline MI (US)

Wasim Ukra of Canton MI (US)

Robert Chi-Ong Tam of Ann Arbor MI (US)

TRUCK BED DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17887969 titled 'TRUCK BED DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING DECK FLOORS WITH REINFORCING RIB PATTERNS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a truck bed with ridges and reinforcing ribs on the underside of the deck floor.

  • The truck bed includes a deck floor with ridges extending outward on the underside.
  • Reinforcing ribs extend outward from the ridges along the lengths of the deck floor.
  • The ridges and reinforcing ribs provide structural support and strength to the deck floor.

Potential Applications

  • Truck manufacturing industry
  • Automotive industry
  • Construction industry

Problems Solved

  • Increased durability of the truck bed
  • Enhanced load-bearing capacity
  • Improved overall structural integrity of the truck

Benefits

  • Increased longevity of the truck bed
  • Enhanced safety for transporting heavy loads
  • Reduced maintenance costs for truck owners


Original Abstract Submitted

A truck includes a passenger cabin and a truck bed located rearward of the passenger cabin in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The truck bed includes a deck floor. The deck floor includes ridges that extend outward on an underside of the deck floor and extend lengthwise in a vehicle longitudinal direction. The deck floor further includes reinforcing ribs that extend outward from the ridges and along lengths of the ridges at the underside of the deck floor.