Patent ID: 6626622
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A sidewall for a cargo container comprising:a first composite panel, a second composite panel, joining means for joining the composite panels, a logistics plate for aiding in the joining of the panels, each composite panel comprising a) an outside face member having an outer surface and an inner surface, the outside face member having a body portion and at least one parallel joint portion, outside face member body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outside face member joint portion having an inner surface and an outer sutface, b) an inside face member having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inside face member having a body portion and at least one parallel joint portion, the inside face member body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inside face member joint portion having an inner surface and an outer sutface, c) a core member sandwiched between and bonded to the inner surface of the body portions of the outside face member and the inside face member, wherein the composite panels are joined by said joining means where the outer surface of the joint portion of the outside face member of the first composite panel abuts the outer surface of the joint portion of the inside face member of the second composite panel; and wherein the logistics plate is fixed by the joining means to the outer surface of the joint portion of the inside face member of the first composite panel, the joining means extending through the joint portion of the first composite panel, the joint portion of the second composite panel, and the logistics plate.