Patent ID: 9126630
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A structural reinforcement assembly for a corner pillar region of an aluminum pickup truck box comprising: a truck bed including a first corner portion; a cross member secured to the truck bed, extending laterally beneath the truck bed, having a first end adjacent to the first corner portion, and defining a cross member cavity at the first end; a box pillar disposed at the first corner portion, extending vertically above the truck bed, and adjacent to the cross member cavity; and a corner node including a lateral portion at least partially disposed within the cross member cavity, and a pillar portion secured to the box pillar, wherein the pillar portion includes a plurality of internal web supports vertically spaced apart along the box pillar, and wherein the corner node is secured to and reinforces the corner pillar region between the cross member and the box pillar.