Patent ID: 9150255
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B60R,B62D,E04C,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A panel assembly configured to enclose an opening in a vehicle, the panel assembly comprising: a first panel defining a panel surface; a second panel; wherein the first panel and the second panel are each made of non-metallic material; and a reinforcing assembly comprising: wherein the reinforcing assembly is interposed between the first and second panels; wherein the first panel is attached directly to the second panel to completely enclose the reinforcing assembly between the first and second panels; and wherein the panel assembly is characterized by a deflection of less than 15millimeters in a load direction when subjected to a point load of 225 pounds applied centrally to the panel surface in the load direction with the panel assembly enclosing the opening; wherein the vehicle includes a floor defining the opening; wherein the panel assembly is configured to enclose the opening; and wherein the panel surface is flush with the floor when the panel assembly is enclosing the opening.