Patent ID: 7527325
Filing Date: 2009-05-05
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A cargo container comprising: a floor; and a peripheral wall structure extending upwardly from the floor and bounding a cargo storage space, the peripheral wall structure comprising a plurality of side post assemblies, the peripheral wall structure further comprising a plurality of panels each having an inside surface facing the cargo storage space and an oppositely facing outside surface, each side post assembly comprising a body with a vertically extending length and a “U” shape as viewed in cross section taken transversely to the length of the body, each side post assembly secured to at least one of the panels and comprising: a) a base with a width between laterally spaced first and second ends; b) first and second legs projecting respectively from the first and second base ends; and c) first and second flanges projecting laterally oppositely respectively from the first and second legs, the base and first and second legs cooperatively defining the “U” shape, each side post assembly further comprising a reinforcement plate that extends over a substantial portion of the width of the base and is secured to the base so as to reinforce the base, wherein the reinforcement plate on each of the side post assemblies projects laterally to beyond the first leg so that the reinforcement plate, first leg, and first flange bound a first laterally opening receptacle for a first liner panel.