Seaboard has been granted a patent for a composite molded cargo body panel with a unique design featuring recesses and pockets for logistics inserts. The method of manufacturing involves laying skins and core on a platen and performing a molding step to bond them together. GlobalData’s report on Seaboard gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Composite molded cargo body panel with recesses for logistics inserts
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A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11904587B2) discloses a method for manufacturing a cargo body panel, specifically a complete jointless sidewall for a cargo body. The method involves laying an exterior skin, core, and interior skin in a specific sequence on a platen, followed by a molding step where the exterior and interior skins are bonded to the core. The interior skin is shaped to conform to recesses in the core, which have a reduced thickness compared to the majority of the core. Additional steps include shaping the core during molding, vacuum molding, and positioning assembly plates along the core's edges before molding. CNC-machining the core and attaching logistics inserts onto the interior skin are also part of the method.
Furthermore, the patent details a variation of the method for manufacturing a cargo body panel as a complete jointless sidewall. This method involves similar steps of laying the exterior skin, core, and interior skin on a platen and performing a molding step to bond the skins to the core. The interior skin is provided as a single, continuous piece spanning the interior side of the core. Additional features include shaping the core during molding, vacuum molding, positioning assembly plates along the core's edges, CNC-machining the core, and attaching logistics inserts onto the interior skin to nest into the recesses of the core. This method aims to efficiently manufacture cargo body panels with specific structural features for improved functionality and durability.
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