Truck Floor System

Abstract

A truck floor system typically used in aftermarket applications such as restoring vintage truck beds is disclosed. The floor system uses non-wooden boards containing either custom graphics or printed images of wood grain patterns. Images may be printed on adhesive backed media and applied to the board or printed directly on the board itself. A protecting layer of clear abrasion resistant material or a sprayed on coating is applied to minimize damage and protect against weather.

Claims

1. A vehicle cargo bed floor assembly comprising: a. a plurality of non-wooden planks, each said plank having a top surface, two outer legs perpendicular to said top surface, and two ledges protruding from each of said outer legs, b. a retaining clip having outer legs to clamp against the top surface of said ledges, and one or a plurality of mounting holes between said clip outer legs, c. a plurality of fasteners found in the category containing threaded cap screws extending through said retaining clip mounting holes, whereby said fasteners secure a plurality of said retaining clips to hold said planks stationary to one another and secure said planks to the frame of a vehicle cargo bed.

2. The non-wooden plank top surface of claim 1 further comprising: a. a printed image layer and, b. a protecting layer, whereby said protecting layer covers the visible side of said printed image layer.

3. The protruding ledges of claim 1 further comprising: a. a pocket for receiving said retaining clip outer legs to prevent unintentional lateral movement when secured with said fasteners.

4. The non-wooden plank of claim 1 further comprising: a. a center rib parallel to said plank outer legs to support a load between said plank outer legs.

5. A non-wooden plank of a vehicle cargo bed comprising: a. an image layer further comprising a digitized image of a natural wood grain pattern applied to the visible surface of said non-wooden plank and, b. a protecting layer, whereby said protecting layer covers the visible side of said printed image layer.

Description

DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a truck bed with the floor system in place in accordance with one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of FIG. 1 showing the left rear side of the truck bed and floor system in accordance with one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the improved floor system in accordance with one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded view of the floor system with two of the retaining clips and corresponding hardware removed in accordance with one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5 is an end view of an extruded board in accordance with one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an extruded board with retaining clips and hardware in place in accordance with one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of the retaining clip, fastener, and partial view of the side protrusions of the board in accordance with one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the board with structural base, image layer, and protecting layer in accordance with one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a view of prior art showing wooden boards with similar retaining clips and hardware.

[0022] FIG. 10 is a sectional view of prior art showing wooden boards assembled with retaining clips and hardware.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0023] 1 Floor system [0024] 2 Truck bed [0025] 3 Board [0026] 4 Structural layer [0027] 5 Image layer [0028] 6 Abrasion resistant layer [0029] 7 Retaining clips [0030] 8 Side protrusions [0031] 9 Fastener [0032] 10 Bed frame [0033] 12 Outer legs [0034] 13 Center rib [0035] 14 Board pocket [0036] 16 Outer board [0037] 17 Wooden board (prior art)