VEHICLE SIDE BOARD Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: transport engineering. SUBSTANCE: side board has framework formed by two extreme vertical channel-shaped uprights, three horizontal power members and panel rigidly connected with uprights and members. Horizontal power members are trough-shaped in cross section. They form closed circuits together with flat panel and divide the latter into five equal sections. To equalize stresses on cross section of side board in zone of maximum bending, reinforcement strips equal in length with horizontal members are rigidly secures to inner surfaces of trough - shaped power members. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 3 dwg