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In automotive and trailer contexts, “bed” typically refers to a flat surface area used for carrying cargo or as a platform for various purposes. Here are some specific applications:
- Truck Bed: The cargo area at the rear of a pickup truck where goods and materials can be carried. It’s usually open and accessible from the sides.
- Car Trailer Bed: The flat platform on a car trailer where a vehicle or other cargo is loaded and secured for transport.
- Trailer Bed: Refers to the flat surface area of any trailer where cargo is placed. This can include utility trailers, enclosed trailers, and flatbed trailers.
- Bed in Automotive Design: Can also refer to the seating area inside a camper van or recreational vehicle that converts into a sleeping area.
- Fluidized Bed: A bed of solid particles (usually sand or ash) through which air or gas is blown upwards to fluidize the particles.
See
- Catalyst bed
- Low bed
- Test-bed