Patent ID: 8186917
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A system for partitioning cargo spaces in a trailer, comprising: a plurality of longitudinal partition panel assemblies to releasably engage with a longitudinal ceiling channel of the trailer when the plurality of longitudinal partition panel assemblies are installed in the trailer in a side-by-side configuration to at least partially define longitudinal zones within an interior space of the trailer; each of the longitudinal partition panel assemblies including an insulated panel having a bottom edge and a top edge that extends short of the longitudinal ceiling channel when the longitudinal partition panel assembly is installed in the trailer, the panel assemblies further including a first mounting portion having a first substantially non-planar surface; each of the longitudinal partition panel assemblies further including an adjustable height seal assembly releasably coupled along the top edge of the insulated panel, the adjustable height seal assembly being adjustable relative to the insulated panel so as to mate with the longitudinal ceiling channel when the longitudinal partition panel assembly is installed in the trailer, the adjustable height seal assembly including a second mounting portion having a second substantially non-planar surface complementary to said first substantially non-planar surface and an air seal member adapted to couple with the ceiling channel to inhibit the passage of air between a first side of the panel and a second side of the insulated panel; wherein when the adjustable height seal assembly is in a first operative position the first substantially non-planar surface mates with a first portion of the second substantially non-planar surface to releasably secure the adjustable height seal assembly to the insulated panel and to provide the panel assembly a first overall height; and wherein when the adjustable height seal assembly is in a second operative position the first substantially non-planar surface mates with a second portion of the second substantially non-planar surface to releasably secure the adjustable height seal assembly to the insulated panel and to provide the panel assembly a second overall height, the first portion being different from the second portion and the first height being greater than the second height.