TWO-PIECE SIDE AND FLOOR PANEL ARRANGEMENT FOR BOX ASSEMBLY

摘要

A vehicle box assembly (210) having a horizontal floor (211), and upright side panels (211) adjacent opposite side edges of the floor. The floor (211) and side panels (212) are defined by two similar L-shaped members each defining one of the side panels (212) and each defining a floor section (216) integrally and monolithically joined to the respective side panel (217) and extending generally perpendicularly therefrom. The floor sections (216) of the two panel members have lengthwise-extending edge flanges (224) which are joined together in the lengthwise extent of the floor. The panel members are preferably roll-formed so that the floor section has a transversely protruding reinforcing rib (221) extending lengthwise thereof, and the side panel has a channel-like edge rail extending lengthwise along the free edge thereof. The panel members each have a wheel well opening (228) formed therein. The panel members are transversely bent along a lengthwise region to define the L-shape.