A deck system for cargo compartment may including one or more of the following features: a first deck; a second deck, where at least one of the first deck and the second deck divide the cargo compartment into an upper sub-compartment and a lower sub-compartment; and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the second deck, where operation of the actuator causes at least a portion of the second deck to move vertically relative to the first deck within the cargo compartment.
B60P 1/43 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using a loading ramp mounted on the vehicle
B60P 3/07 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying road vehicles
B60P 3/08 - Multilevel-deck construction carrying vehicles
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Straps comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding
artificial leather, for securing cargo; cargo and carrier
equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile
materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, cargo
straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down straps,
rope tie-downs, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps
and winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor
(term considered too vague by the International Bureau -
Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); webbing straps, namely,
cargo straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down
straps, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps and
winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor
(term considered too vague by the International Bureau -
Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
3.
FOLDING AND EXTENDABLE BEAM ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A CARGO COMPARTMENT
A beam and a beam storage assembly for a trailer (or other cargo compartment) can include various elements. For example, the beam storage assembly can include a first track assembly configured to attach to a first sidewall of the cargo compartment. The first track assembly can include a housing for storing the beam in a vertical orientation. In addition the beam can move from the stored state to a deployed state, in which the beam attaches to a second track assembly on the opposing second sidewall.
A beam and a beam storage assembly for a trailer (or other cargo compartment) can include various elements. For example, the beam storage assembly can include a first track assembly configured to attach to a first sidewall of the cargo compartment. The first track assembly can include a housing for storing the beam in a vertical orientation. In addition the beam can move from the stored state to a deployed state, in which the beam attaches to a second track assembly on the opposing second sidewall.
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
(1) Straps comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, for securing cargo; cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, cargo straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down straps, rope tie-downs, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps and winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); webbing straps, namely, cargo straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down straps, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps and winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Straps comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, for securing cargo; Cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, cargo straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down straps, rope tie-downs, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps and winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor; Webbing straps, namely, cargo straps, tie-down straps and quick release tie down straps, ratchet tie-down straps, all-purpose straps and winch straps, and structural parts and fittings therefor
7.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRAINING CARTS AND OTHER CARGO USING FORWARD AND REARWARD BRACKETS
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a bracket having a main plate segment. At least one adapter is coupled to the bracket and dimensioned to be releasably secured to a location within the cargo compartment. A hook is disposed along a portion of the bracket, the hook comprising a receiving space formed between a rear segment, an end segment and a front segment. A portion of cargo is dimensioned to be placed within a portion of the receiving space. The system may include a locking member, wherein the portion of cargo is capable of being inserted into the receiving space when the locking member is in an open state, and wherein the portion of cargo is restrained from forward, rearward and lateral movement in the cargo compartment when the locking member is in a closed state.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a bracket having a main plate segment. At least one adapter is coupled to the bracket and dimensioned to be releasably secured to a location within the cargo compartment. A hook is disposed along a portion of the bracket, the hook comprising a receiving space formed between a rear segment, an end segment and a front segment. A portion of cargo is dimensioned to be placed within a portion of the receiving space. The system may include a locking member, wherein the portion of cargo is capable of being inserted into the receiving space when the locking member is in an open state, and wherein the portion of cargo is restrained from forward, rearward and lateral movement in the cargo compartment when the locking member is in a closed state.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a bracket having a main plate segment. At least one adapter is coupled to the bracket and dimensioned to be releasably secured to a location within the cargo compartment. A hook is disposed along a portion of the bracket, the hook comprising a receiving space formed between a rear segment, an end segment and a front segment. A portion of cargo is dimensioned to be placed within a portion of the receiving space. The system may include a locking member, wherein the portion of cargo is capable of being inserted into the receiving space when the locking member is in an open state, and wherein the portion of cargo is restrained from forward, rearward and lateral movement in the cargo compartment when the locking member is in a closed state.
This disclosure provides a bushing for a captive beam system, and specifically a bushing that extends between a track for a captive beam system and a bracket that slides along the track. In some captive beam systems that have automatic moving capability, the bracket (and therefore the captive beam that is rotatably connected to the bracket) is pulled upward or downward by a force applied thereto either directly or indirectly, and this force may result in some rubbing between the bracket and the track, which introduces the possibility of wear. The bushing is provided as a wear surface to prevent track or bracket wear. The disclosure also provides a tensioning system for an automatically movable captive beam.
A motorized horizontal support system may include first and second vertical tracks that are configured to be installed upon opposing walls of a cargo compartment; first and second brackets that each slide along the respective first and second vertical tracks; a horizontal support disposed between and fixed with respect to the first and second brackets, where the horizontal support includes a first inner passageway extending along a length of the horizontal support; a first balance cable extending through the first inner passageway of the horizontal support; a motor operatively engaged with the second bracket, where operation of the motor may cause the first and second brackets to slide upwardly or downwardly along the respective first and second vertical tracks; and a controller with user input capability that may selectively control the operation of the motor.
A47B 57/08 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of the shelves consisting of grooved or notched ledges, uprights or side walls
A deck system for cargo compartment may including one or more of the following features: a first deck; a second deck, where at least one of the first deck and the second deck divide the cargo compartment into an upper sub-compartment and a lower sub-compartment; and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the second deck, where operation of the actuator causes at least a portion of the second deck to move vertically relative to the first deck within the cargo compartment.
B60P 1/43 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using a loading ramp mounted on the vehicle
B60P 3/08 - Multilevel-deck construction carrying vehicles
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
A deck system for cargo compartment may including one or more of the following features: a first deck; a second deck, where at least one of the first deck and the second deck divide the cargo compartment into an upper sub-compartment and a lower sub-compartment; and an actuator that is mechanically coupled to the second deck, where operation of the actuator causes at least a portion of the second deck to move vertically relative to the first deck within the cargo compartment.
A cargo system for an aircraft may include one or more of the following: a cargo deck configured for the receipt of bulk cargo, the cargo deck including at least one deck panel; and a cargo transport system including a track for moving a cargo container; and at least one floor fixture exposed on the cargo deck, where the cargo transport system includes an installed state and an uninstalled state, the track being secured to the floor fixture when the cargo transport system is in the installed state and the track being displaced from the cargo deck when the cargo transport system is in the uninstalled state.
B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
B60P 1/52 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using rollers in the load supporting or containing element
B65G 69/22 - Horizontal loading or unloading platforms
B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
15.
CARGO SYSTEM HAVING BULK AND TRANSPORT CONFIGURATIONS
A cargo system for an aircraft may include one or more of the following: a cargo deck configured for the receipt of bulk cargo, the cargo deck including at least one deck panel; and a cargo transport system including a track for moving a cargo container; and at least one floor fixture exposed on the cargo deck, where the cargo transport system includes an installed state and an uninstalled state, the track being secured to the floor fixture when the cargo transport system is in the installed state and the track being displaced from the cargo deck when the cargo transport system is in the uninstalled state.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end to assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Tie down fittings of metal for use in retaining cargo;
anchor plates of metal for use in retaining cargo; metal
chains; metal ladders; metal step stools; lifting and
loading equipment of metal for use in securing cargo,
namely, pulleys of metal, other than for machines and chain
block used for lifting and rigging; metal cargo decking;
mounting tracks of metal for use in securing decking and
retaining cargo, namely, metal mounting brackets for general
use; beams of metal; captive beams of metal; shoring beams
of metal; beam stops of metal in the nature of metal
brackets for general uses. Lifting and loading equipment, namely, pulleys and blocks in
the nature of pulleys being parts of machines and electric
pulley blocks; winches. Safety products in the nature of gloves, namely, gloves for
protection against injury; safety products in the nature of
vests, namely, reflective safety vests; safety products in
the nature of reflectors, namely, optical reflectors; safety
nets. Safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, vehicle
reflectors for cargo vehicles, light reflectors. Metal mounting tracks for installation in cargo trailers or
cargo carrying vehicles; lifting and loading equipment for
land vehicles, namely, belt pulleys; cargo nets for
vehicles. Boards of polyethylene that function as decking; decking of
polyethylene; non-metal cargo decking. Non-metal tie down fittings for use in retaining articles;
non-metal anchor plates for use in retaining cargo;
non-metal lifting and loading equipment, namely, non-metal
pulleys; non-metal beam stops, namely, non-metal brackets
for general use. (term considered too vague by the
International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations). All-purpose non-metal straps; nets for cargo control; ropes;
non-metal slings for loading and securing cargo; netting;
tarps for covering cargo in the nature of fitted tarps for
covering cargo within transport vehicles; tarps, namely,
unfitted tarps for power machinery.
A winch system may include a winch bar and a winch. The winch may have a base, a spool that is rotatable relative to the base, and a drive hub fixed to the spool such that when the drive hub rotates, the spool also rotates. The winch bar may include a winch engagement portion at an end of a shaft, where the winch engagement portion includes a protrusion configured to engage a socket of the drive hub, where the winch engagement portion includes a first contact surface for contacting an outer surface of the drive hub, where the winch engagement portion includes a second contact surface for contacting the outer surface of the drive hub, and where the first contact surface is substantially parallel to the second contact surface.
A winch system may include a winch bar and a winch. The winch may have a base, a spool that is rotatable relative to the base, and a drive hub fixed to the spool such that when the drive hub rotates, the spool also rotates. The winch bar may include a winch engagement portion at an end of a shaft, where the winch engagement portion includes a protrusion configured to engage a socket of the drive hub, where the winch engagement portion includes a first contact surface for contacting an outer surface of the drive hub, where the winch engagement portion includes a second contact surface for contacting the outer surface of the drive hub, and where the first contact surface is substantially parallel to the second contact surface.
An anchor device for a cargo securement strap includes a frame configured to engage a mounting track. The anchor device further includes a hook receiver coupled to the frame. The hook receiver is configured to receive a hook of the cargo securement strap. The anchor device further includes a keeper coupled to the frame. The keeper includes a keeper body and at least one keeper finger extending from a side of the keeper body. The keeper is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the at least one keeper finger contacts a bolt and the keeper body is positioned to retain the hook. In the second position, the keeper body is positioned to allow for removal of the hook from the hook receiver.
A system and method for automatically and remotely adjusting the position of a captive beam is provided. The system includes a motor that moves a bracket along a vertical track, with the bracket supporting an end of the captive beam. The bracket rotatably supports a latch that engages an aperture in a track when aligned therewith to allow track to support the load of the captive beam and the load supported by the captive beam.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
Systems and methods are provided for restraining cargo in a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first track sub-assembly comprising a vertical track secured to at least one horizontal support member. The at least one horizontal support member is dimensioned to span between a plurality of preexisting vertical logistics posts on a first sidewall of a cargo compartment. In one embodiment, the at least one horizontal support member comprises first and second ends, and a center point positioned halfway between the first and second ends, wherein a central longitudinal axis of the vertical track is offset from the center point of the first horizontal support member by a predetermined distance. A first beam assembly having a first end to assembly is movable along the vertical track and configured to be secured at a predetermined height.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
(1) Tie down fittings of metal for use in retaining cargo; anchor plates of metal for use in retaining cargo; metal chains; metal ladders; metal step stools; lifting and loading equipment of metal for use in securing cargo, namely, pulleys of metal, other than for machines and chain block used for lifting and rigging; metal cargo decking; mounting tracks of metal for use in securing decking and retaining cargo, namely, metal mounting brackets for general use; beams of metal; captive beams of metal; shoring beams of metal; beam stops of metal in the nature of metal brackets for general uses.
(2) Lifting and loading equipment, namely, pulleys and blocks in the nature of pulleys being parts of machines and electric pulley blocks; winches.
(3) Safety products in the nature of gloves, namely, gloves for protection against injury; safety products in the nature of vests, namely, reflective safety vests; safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, optical reflectors; safety nets for protection against injury.
(4) Safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, vehicle reflectors for cargo vehicles, light reflectors.
(5) Metal mounting tracks for installation in cargo trailers or cargo carrying vehicles; lifting and loading equipment for land vehicles, namely, belt pulleys; cargo nets for vehicles.
(6) Boards of polyethylene that function as decking; decking of polyethylene; non-metal cargo decking.
(7) Non-metal tie down fittings for use in retaining articles; non-metal anchor plates for use in retaining cargo; non-metal lifting and loading equipment, namely, non-metal pulleys; non-metal beam stops, namely, non-metal brackets for general use. (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
(8) All-purpose non-metal straps; nets for cargo control; ropes; non-metal slings for loading and securing cargo; netting, namely polyester plastic netting for securing goods; tarps for covering cargo in the nature of fitted tarps for covering cargo within transport vehicles; tarps, namely, unfitted tarps for power machinery.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Tie down fittings of metal for use in retaining cargo; anchor plates of metal for use in retaining cargo; metal chains; metal ladders; Lifting and loading equipment of metal for use in securing cargo, namely, pulleys of metal, other than for machines and chain block used for lifting and rigging; metal cargo decking; mounting tracks of metal for use in securing decking and retaining cargo, namely, metal mounting brackets for general use; beams of metal; captive beams of metal; shoring beams of metal; beam stops of metal in the nature of metal brackets for general uses Lifting and loading equipment, namely, pulleys and blocks in the nature of pulleys being parts of machines and electric pulley blocks; winches Safety products in the nature of gloves, namely, gloves for protection against injury; Safety products in the nature of vests, namely, reflective safety vests; Safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, optical reflectors; safety nets Safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, vehicle reflectors for cargo vehicles, light reflectors Metal mounting tracks for installation in cargo trailers or cargo carrying vehicles, namely, logistics track for use in securing and stabilizing cargo; Lifting and loading equipment for land vehicles, namely, belt pulleys; Cargo nets for vehicles Boards of polyethylene that function as decking; Decking of polyethylene; Non-metal cargo decking Non-metal anchor plates for use in retaining cargo, namely, plastic corner protectors used to secure cargo and protect cargo and cargo straps; non-metal beam stops, namely, non-metal hardware brackets for general use that install in logistics tracks to keep beams form disengaging from tracks All-purpose non-metal straps comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather; non-metal commercial, industrial, and general consumer nets for cargo control; ropes; non-metal slings of synthetic textile materials for loading and securing cargo; netting; non-metal tie down fittings for use in retaining articles, namely, rubber straps used for securing tarps
This disclosure provides a bushing for a captive beam system, and specifically a bushing that extends between a track for a captive beam system and a bracket that slides along the track. In some captive beam systems that have automatic moving capability, the bracket (and therefore the captive beam that is rotatably connected to the bracket) is pulled upward or downward by a force applied thereto either directly or indirectly, and this force may result in some rubbing between the bracket and the track, which introduces the possibility of wear. The bushing is provided as a wear surface to prevent track or bracket wear. The disclosure also provides a tensioning system for an automatically movable captive beam.
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B60P 7/135 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means
B60P 7/15 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means the load bracing means comprising a movable bar
29.
BUSHING AND BELT TENSION SYSTEM FOR CAPTIVE BEAM SYSTEM
This disclosure provides a bushing for a captive beam system, and specifically a bushing that extends between a track for a captive beam system and a bracket that slides along the track. In some captive beam systems that have automatic moving capability, the bracket (and therefore the captive beam that is rotatably connected to the bracket) is pulled upward or downward by a force applied thereto either directly or indirectly, and this force may result in some rubbing between the bracket and the track, which introduces the possibility of wear. The bushing is provided as a wear surface to prevent track or bracket wear. The disclosure also provides a tensioning system for an automatically movable captive beam.
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B60P 7/135 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means
B60P 7/15 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means the load bracing means comprising a movable bar
A motorized horizontal support system may include first and second vertical tracks that are configured to be installed upon opposing walls of a cargo compartment; first and second brackets that each slide along the respective first and second vertical tracks; a horizontal support disposed between and fixed with respect to the first and second brackets, where the horizontal support includes a first inner passageway extending along a length of the horizontal support; a first balance cable extending through the first inner passageway of the horizontal support; a motor operatively engaged with the second bracket, where operation of the motor may cause the first and second brackets to slide upwardly or downwardly along the respective first and second vertical tracks; and a controller with user input capability that may selectively control the operation of the motor.
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B60P 7/135 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means
B60P 1/44 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading having a loading platform thereon raising the load to the level of the load supporting or containing element
A motorized horizontal support system may include first and second vertical tracks that are configured to be installed upon opposing walls of a cargo compartment; first and second brackets that each slide along the respective first and second vertical tracks; a horizontal support disposed between and fixed with respect to the first and second brackets, where the horizontal support includes a first inner passageway extending along a length of the horizontal support; a first balance cable extending through the first inner passageway of the horizontal support; a motor operatively engaged with the second bracket, where operation of the motor may cause the first and second brackets to slide upwardly or downwardly along the respective first and second vertical tracks; and a controller with user input capability that may selectively control the operation of the motor.
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B60P 7/135 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B60P 1/44 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading having a loading platform thereon raising the load to the level of the load supporting or containing element
A bulkhead is provided. The bulkhead includes a panel that extends between first and second primary and secondary edges that are perpendicular to each other. The first primary edge includes a plurality of cutouts, and the second primary edge includes a first plurality of fingers and a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first plurality of fingers includes a first tongue extending from a first side of the second primary edge and away from a primary centerline and also includes a first groove extending from a second side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline. Each of the second plurality of fingers includes a second tongue extending from the second side of the second primary edge and away from the primary centerline and also includes a second groove extending from the first side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline.
A locking assembly is provided including a frame. The frame includes a slot and a recess positioned at a top portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a handle rotatably coupled to an end of the frame that is opposite the slot. The handle is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The slot is configured to receive an attachment means. When the attachment means is in the slot and the handle is in the closed position, the handle is positioned in the slot on top of the attachment means such that the attachment means is prevented from moving with respect to the frame. A latch may be mounted to the handle. The latch is slidable between a locked position where a pin extending from the latch engages the recess of the frame and an unlocked position where the pin is positioned outside the recess.
A locking assembly (100) is provided including a frame (102) including a slot (116) and a recess (118) positioned at a top portion (112) of the frame. The assembly further includes a handle (104) rotatably coupled to an end (110) of the frame that is opposite the slot. The handle is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The slot is configured to receive an attachment means. When the attachment means is in the slot and the handle is in the closed position, the handle is positioned in the slot on top of the attachment means such that the attachment means is prevented from moving with respect to the frame. A latch (106) is mounted to the handle, slidable between a locked position where a pin extending from the latch engages the recess of the frame and an unlocked position where the pin is positioned outside the recess.
A breakaway system for use with a decking system may include a bracket that is configured to be capable of sliding along a track and a carrier that is releasably coupled to the bracket. The bracket and the carrier may be configured to be separated when an upward force is applied upon the bracket and not upon the carrier.
A breakaway system for use with a decking system may include a bracket that is configured to be capable of sliding along a track and a carrier that is releasably coupled to the bracket. The bracket and the carrier may be configured to be separated when an upward force is applied upon the bracket and not upon the carrier.
A breakaway system for use with a decking system may include a bracket that is configured to be capable of sliding along a track and a carrier that is releasably coupled to the bracket. The bracket and the carrier may be configured to be separated when an upward force is applied upon the bracket and not upon the carrier.
B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
B62D 33/10 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising means for the suspension of the superstructure on the frame
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
B60P 3/08 - Multilevel-deck construction carrying vehicles
B60P 3/10 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats
39.
Sliding flat hook strap anchor for flatbed cargo securement straps
An anchor device for a cargo securement strap includes a frame configured to engage a mounting track. The anchor device further includes a hook receiver coupled to the frame. The hook receiver is configured to receive a hook of the cargo securement strap. The anchor device further includes a keeper coupled to the frame. The keeper includes a keeper body and at least one keeper finger extending from a side of the keeper body. The keeper is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the at least one keeper finger contacts a bolt and the keeper body is positioned to retain the hook. In the second position, the keeper body is positioned to allow for removal of the hook from the hook receiver.
An anchor device for a cargo securement strap includes a frame configured to engage a mounting track. The anchor device further includes a hook receiver coupled to the frame. The hook receiver is configured to receive a hook of the cargo securement strap. The anchor device further includes a keeper coupled to the frame. The keeper includes a keeper body and at least one keeper finger extending from a side of the keeper body. The keeper is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the at least one keeper finger contacts a bolt and the keeper body is positioned to retain the hook. In the second position, the keeper body is positioned to allow for removal of the hook from the hook receiver.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Tie down fittings and anchor plates of metal for use in
retaining articles. Lifting and loading equipment; namely, pulleys, blocks and
internal loaders; namely, power-driven roller-type devices
for loading cargo and equipment into trucks and airplanes. Strap and strap assemblies for securing cargo and equipment
in place, commercial nets, ropes, cargo slings of rope or
fabric and tarpaulins.
A bulkhead is provided. The bulkhead includes a panel that extends between first and second primary and secondary edges that are perpendicular to each other. The first primary edge includes a plurality of cutouts, and the second primary edge includes a first plurality of fingers and a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first plurality of fingers includes a first tongue extending from a first side of the second primary edge and away from a primary centerline and also includes a first groove extending from a second side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline. Each of the second plurality of fingers includes a second tongue extending from the second side of the second primary edge and away from the primary centerline and also includes a second groove extending from the first side of the second primary edge and toward the primary centerline.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Metal tie-down fittings and anchor plates for use in
retaining articles; metal ramps for use with vehicles; metal
chains; metal ladders; metal step stools. Lifting and loading equipment, namely pulleys and blocks;
winches. Safety products in the nature of gloves, vests, reflectors,
lights, flashlights. Cargo decking for land vehicles. Boards of polyethylene that function as decking; decking of
polyethylene; non-metal beam stops. Straps, nets, ropes, slings, not of metal, netting, tarps
and lifting slings.
A system and method for automatically and remotely adjusting the position of a captive beam is provided. The system includes a motor that moves a bracket along a vertical track, with the bracket supporting an end of the captive beam. The bracket rotatably supports a latch that engages an aperture in a track when aligned therewith to allow track to support the load of the captive beam and the load supported by the captive beam.
A system and method for automatically and remotely adjusting the position of a captive beam is provided. The system includes a motor that moves a bracket along a vertical track, with the bracket supporting an end of the captive beam. The bracket rotatably supports a latch that engages an aperture in a track when aligned therewith to allow track to support the load of the captive beam and the load supported by the captive beam.
A system and method for automatically and remotely adjusting the position of a captive beam is provided. The system includes a motor that moves a bracket along a vertical track, with the bracket supporting an end of the captive beam. The bracket rotatably supports a latch that engages an aperture in a track when aligned therewith to allow track to support the load of the captive beam and the load supported by the captive beam.
A foldable pallet deck is provided. The foldable pallet deck comprises first and second base members connected by a frame member, first and second legs selectively movable with respect to the first base member, third and fourth legs selectively movable with respect to the second base member; first, second, third, and fourth connecting plate assemblies connecting the first, second, third, and fourth legs with the first and second base members such that each of the first, second, third, and fourth legs are movable with respect to the respective first and second base members between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration, first and second cross members configured to securely engage first and second stacking members, respectively, when the pallet deck is in the deployed configuration.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
(1) Decking of polyethylene, namely beam of metal, captive beams of metal, shoring beams of metal.
(2) Lifting and loading equipment, namely pulleys and blocks, namely power-operated lifts for moving and storing cargo; winches.
(3) Safety products, namely reflective safety vests, gloves for protection against accidents, emergency warning lights.
(4) Cargo decking, namely cargo trailer, protective liners for cargo area of vehicles; mounting tracks racks of metal, namely racks for vehicles.
(5) Boards of polyethylene that function as decking.
(6) Straps, namely towing straps, straps for handling loads; commercial nets; ropes, slings, namely cargo slings of rope, cargo slings of fabric; netting, polyester plastic netting for packaging goods; tarps, namely tarp straps made of synthetic textile materials and lifting slings, namely cargo slings of fabric.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
Goods & Services
Tie down fittings of metal for use in retaining cargo; anchor plates of metal for use in retaining cargo; metal chains; metal ladders; metal step stools; Lifting and loading equipment of metal for use in securing cargo, namely, pulleys of metal, other than for machines and chain block used for lifting and rigging; metal cargo decking; mounting tracks of metal for use in securing decking and retaining cargo, namely, metal mounting brackets for general use; beams of metal; captive beams of metal; shoring beams of metal; beam stops of metal in the nature of metal brackets for general uses Lifting and loading equipment, namely, pulleys and blocks in the nature of pulleys being parts of machines and electric pulley blocks; winches Safety products in the nature of gloves, namely, gloves for protection against injury; Safety products in the nature of vests, namely, reflective safety vests; Safety products in the nature of reflectors, namely, optical reflectors; safety nets Metal mounting tracks for installation in cargo trailers or cargo carrying vehicles, namely, mounting track for use in securing and stabilizing cargo; Lifting and loading equipment for land vehicles, namely, belt pulleys; Cargo nets for vehicles; fitted tarps for covering cargo area within transport vehicles Boards of polyethylene that function as decking; Decking of polyethylene; Non-metal cargo decking All-purpose non-metal straps comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather; commercial nets for cargo control; ropes; non-metal slings for loading and securing cargo; netting; tarps, namely, unfitted tarps for power machinery
A wall system for a cargo container is provided. The wall system includes a plurality of panels that are configured to be fixed to logistics posts in a cargo compartment. Each panel includes a central portion and right and left end portions that are disposed on respective outboard sides of the central portion, the central portion includes a planar wall surface, the right and left end portions each include a planar wall surface. The central portion comprises two or more recessed portions that extend inwardly from the planar wall surface to define an elongate void that is configured to receive an elongate track therein, such that an outer surface of the elongate track, when disposed within the recessed portion, is co-planar with the planar wall surface of the central portion or disposed within the recessed portion and recessed behind the planar wall surface of the central portion.
E04B 2/42 - Walls having cavities between, as well as in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts, kept in distance by means of spacers, at least one of the parts having cavities
B62D 25/00 - Superstructure sub-unitsParts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
B62D 35/00 - Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining
A wall system for a cargo container is provided. The wall system includes a plurality of panels that are configured to be fixed to logistics posts in a cargo compartment. Each panel includes a central portion and right and left end portions that are disposed on respective outboard sides of the central portion, the central portion includes a planar wall surface, the right and left end portions each include a planar wall surface. The central portion comprises two or more recessed portions that extend inwardly from the planar wall surface to define an elongate void that is configured to receive an elongate track therein, such that an outer surface of the elongate track, when disposed within the recessed portion, is co-planar with the planar wall surface of the central portion or disposed within the recessed portion and recessed behind the planar wall surface of the central portion.
A captive beam system is provided. The system includes a beam assembly comprising a beam and channel units at each end. The beam comprising a top surface that, when the captive beam system is installed, faces upward, wherein the top surface establishes a flat resting surface. Each channel unit supports a bracket and a pawl, the pawl is rotatable with respect to the first end of the channel unit. The pawl comprises a support surface that is configured, when the captive beam system is installed, to rest upon a bottom edge of an aperture disposed within a fixed track, wherein a vertical distance between the support surface and the flat resting surface of the beam is about 2.58 inches. An optional upper latch is configured to substantially prevent movement of the beam assembly in a direction along a long axis of an aperture of a fixed track.
Systems for restraining palleted cargo within an aircraft are provided. A first system operates to provide vertical and outboard lateral support to cargo at a location where the opposite ends of the system are connected to surfaces that are aligned at different orientations, for example, one end connected to a horizontal floor and the second end connected to a sidewall of the fuselage of the aircraft. A second system operates to provide aft, vertical, and outboard lateral support to cargo upon a pallet proximate to its corner, and at a location where a portion of cargo extends above a stay out zone of the aircraft.
A device for use with a cargo compartment is provided. The device includes a fitting configured to engage a hole in a logistics track, the fitting comprising a ring that rotatably extends therefrom. An elongate strap is fixed to the ring, wherein the elongate strap extends to a free end portion, the elongate strap extends between a first end portion and a second end portion.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Cargo secure device comprised of boards of polyethylene that function as decking, decking of polyethylene, mounting tracks of metal, captive beams of metal, beams of metal, shoring beams of metal, straps of latex treated polyester, and related components in the nature of netting, strap assembly fittings made of metal, and beam stops, all of the foregoing being specially adapted for affixation to a vehicle for purposes of securing cargo and sold as a unit.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Cargo secure device comprised of boards of polyethylene that function as decking, decking of polyethylene, mounting tracks of metal, captive beams of metal, beams of metal, shoring beams of metal, straps of latex treated polyester, and related components in the nature of netting, strap assembly fittings made of metal, and beam stops, all of the foregoing being specially adapted for affixation to a vehicle for purposes of securing cargo and sold as a unit
A bulkhead is provided. The bulkhead includes a panel with that extends between first and second primary and secondary edges that are perpendicular to each other. The first side supports a first plurality of brackets and a second plurality of brackets, the first plurality of brackets disposed on a first side of a secondary centerline of the panel that is parallel to the first and second secondary edges, the second plurality of brackets disposed on a second side of the secondary centerline that is opposite from the first side of the secondary centerline. Each of the first plurality of brackets and the second plurality of brackets includes an engaging portion that contacts the first side of the panel and a cantilevered portion that extends away from the first side of the panel and toward the secondary centerline.
A bulkhead is provided. The bulkhead includes a panel with that extends between first and second primary and secondary edges that are perpendicular to each other. The first side supports a first plurality of brackets and a second plurality of brackets, the first plurality of brackets disposed on a first side of a secondary centerline of the panel that is parallel to the first and second secondary edges, the second plurality of brackets disposed on a second side of the secondary centerline that is opposite from the first side of the secondary centerline. Each of the first plurality of brackets and the second plurality of brackets includes an engaging portion that contacts the first side of the panel and a cantilevered portion that extends away from the first side of the panel and toward the secondary centerline.
A device for use with a cargo compartment is provided. The device includes a fitting configured to engage a hole in a logistics track, the fitting comprising a ring that rotatably extends therefrom. An elongate strap is fixed to the ring, wherein the elongate strap extends to a free end portion, the elongate strap extends between a first end portion and a second end portion.
An electromechanical actuator power drive unit for dynamic braking is provided, comprising an electric motor with a stator, a rotor that rotates with respect to the stator, and windings fixed to the stator. There is a control unit configured to supply a current to the windings. When the control unit is not supplying current to the windings, an electrical device allows current to flow through a parallel current path to the windings. The new current is generated by the interaction of a roller connected with a gear set to the rotor. The roller, and therefore the rotor, is urged in a rotational direction by the translational velocity of a load in contact with the roller. The new current generated by the rotating rotor flows in the opposite direction as the first current supplied by the power supply unit and creates a dynamic braking torque in the electric motor.
B60L 7/04 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by DC motors
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B64D 9/00 - Equipment for handling freightEquipment for facilitating passenger embarkation or the like
H02P 3/12 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing a DC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
A system for movably supporting a separation member is provided. The system includes a keeper comprising a body and at least one leg that extends from the body and is configured to be slidably mounted within a track, the keeper is configured to receive and movably support an end of an elongate member configured to support a portion of a separation member, the keeper further comprises a finger that may be selectively disposed in an engagement position such that the finger extends below a lower surface of the body and a sliding position. An operator is operatively connected with the finger, and is manipulable to urge the finger to transition between the engagement and sliding positions.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
B65D 25/06 - Partitions adapted to be fitted in two or more alternative positions
B60P 7/14 - Securing or supporting by load bracing means the load bracing means comprising a movable bulkhead
F16B 2/18 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles
A system for removably connecting to a fixed track provided. The system includes an elongate rigid member including a structural frame and an opening disposed within the frame, the opening extending along a portion of a width of the frame, the elongate rigid member further comprising a front surface that defines the opening therein, and a rear surface opposite from the front surface that is planar. An adapter is provided that mates with a rear surface of the rigid member, the adapter further comprising a tooth that defines a void between the tooth and the planar face. The adapter is configured to be received within a first aperture of the plurality of spaced apertures upon the fixed track, such that a portion of the fixed track that defines a lower boundary of the first aperture of the plurality of spaced apertures is received within the void in the adapter.
A hook assembly made up of a hook subassembly with a hook having a first axis, a support subassembly, and an indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism: a) releasably biasably maintains the hook and support subassemblies in a first operative relationship wherein the hook has a first angular orientation around the first axis; and b) permits the hook and support subassemblies to be changed from the first operative relationship to be releasably maintained in a second operative relationship, wherein the hook has a second angular orientation around the first axis.
A release fitting for an elongate strap is provided. The release fitting includes a body configured to fixedly engage an end of an elongate strap. An arm is pivotably connected to the body, such that the arm is configured to pivot between a locked position and a release position, a tip portion of the arm comprises a receiving portion. The body comprises a hole disposed therethrough, the hole being coaxially aligned with the receiving portion when the arm is in the locked position. A shaft assembly slidably is disposed within the hole, the shaft assembly biased toward engagement with the receiving portion. A bracket is pivotably mounted to the body and pivotably mounted to the shaft assembly, wherein rotation of the bracket urges linear motion of the shaft assembly within the hole.
B60D 1/26 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for remote control, e.g. for releasing
A toolless quick release device for attaching cargo handling system equipment to floor fittings is provided. The quick release device includes a stud, outer retainer, and inner retainer. The stud includes a locking head portion configured to be received in a slotted track. The neck portion of the stud and a center portion of the inner retainer are disposed within a center hole of the outer retainer. The hole of the outer retainer includes a blind hole that receives a ball. The ball may engage one or more recesses in the inner retainer and rotatably fixes the outer portion with respect to the inner portion of the stud. The outer portion further includes an arcuate track that receives a tab from the inner retainer, with the arc length of the track defining the possible relative rotation of the inner retainer and stud with respect to the outer retainer.
An elongate beam assembly for supporting cargo is provided. The beam assembly includes an elongate beam extending between first and second ends, the beam comprising a bottom wall with a downward facing surface and extending across a bottom width. A top wall includes an upwardly facing surface and extends across a top width between right and left edges and opposite right and left side walls extend between the bottom and top walls. The bottom width is smaller than the top width. Each of the right and left edges of the top wall define respective right and left side surfaces. Right and left ribs extend from a bottom edge of each respective right and left side surface to the respective right and left side wall.
An elongate beam assembly for supporting cargo is provided. The beam assembly includes an elongate beam extending between first and second ends, the beam comprising a bottom wall with a downward facing surface and extending across a bottom width. A top wall includes an upwardly facing surface and extends across a top width between right and left edges and opposite right and left side walls extend between the bottom and top walls. The bottom width is smaller than the top width. Each of the right and left edges of the top wall define respective right and left side surfaces. Right and left ribs extend from a bottom edge of each respective right and left side surface to the respective right and left side wall.
An elongate beam that supports an object in a storage space. The elongate beam has: i) a bottom wall with a downwardly facing surface; ii) a top wall having an upwardly facing surface and laterally spaced first and second side edges; and iii) laterally spaced first and second side walls with oppositely facing substantially flat surfaces. The top wall has lengthwise ends defined by edges and projects in cantilever fashion laterally beyond the flat surface on the first side wall to define a first flange with a first width between the flat surface of the first side wall and the first edge. The end edges do not extend orthogonally to a lengthwise center line for the top wall between the first and second side edges fully between the first and second side edges.
A strap tensioning system is provided. The system includes a frame comprising a first side wall that retains a ledge. A core shaft retains a flexible shaft and is rotatable by a drive shaft as urged by a crank handle. The crank handle supports an arm that is pivotable with respect to the crank handle, between a stowed position where the arm is substantially parallel to the crank handle, and a locking position where the arm is substantially perpendicular to the crank handle. The crank handle and arm are configured such that the arm disposed within the ledge when the crank handle is in registry with the ledge and the arm is in the locked position, thereby preventing rotation of the crank handle with respect to the frame.
A strap tensioning system is provided. The system includes a frame comprising a first side wall that retains a ledge. A core shaft retains a flexible shaft and is rotatable by a drive shaft as urged by a crank handle. The crank handle supports an arm that is pivotable with respect to the crank handle, between a stowed position where the arm is substantially parallel to the crank handle, and a locking position where the arm is substantially perpendicular to the crank handle. The crank handle and arm are configured such that the arm disposed within the ledge when the crank handle is in registry with the ledge and the arm is in the locked position, thereby preventing rotation of the crank handle with respect to the frame.
An adjustable decking system for use in supporting freight is provided. The system includes a pair of tracks configured to be vertically mounted upon opposite walls of a freight container, configured with a plurality of evenly spaced recesses disposed along the length thereof. The system includes one or more beams each with a pair of channel units including a bracket slidably mounted to the one of the pair of tracks, and a lock pivotably mounted to the bracket and an end of the channel unit. The lock includes first, second, and third fingers extending therefrom which are normally received within three of the plurality of spaced recesses disposed along the track. The lock is being pivotably mounted to the bracket such that the first, second, and third fingers may be withdrawn from the three of the plurality of spaced recesses to allow the position of the channel unit to be vertically adjusted along the one of the pair of tracks.
Some embodiments provide an attenuating cargo restraint device that mounts within the plan-view envelope of the cargo being restrained and that does not extend outboard beyond an allowable amount of attenuation. The device includes a sliding head assembly that can be movably disposed relative to a base. The head assembly includes a cavity covered by an upper housing with the upper housing extending inboard and below a point at which the cargo is restrained. The base includes a complimentary cavity extending inboard from a distal end to a proximal end of the base. These cavities collectively form a housing that incorporates and accommodates the elastic element of the device wholly within the innards of the device, below the point of engagement with cargo, and inboard from the point of engagement so as to locate the elastic element underneath and within the plan-view envelope of the cargo being restrained.
An improved cargo restraint for installation on a preselected track mounted in or on the surface of a vehicle carrying the cargo and the restraint is mounted on a bracket which abuts the cargo to restrain the movement of the cargo and the restraint is slidingly movable on the track and has a locking position on the track wherein the bracket restrains the cargo and the restraint has no relative movement with respect to the track or the bracket or the vehicle so that there is no rattling of the restraint when in the locked position.
A hook assembly made up of a hook subassembly with a hook having a first axis, a support subassembly, and an indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism: a) releasably biasably maintains the hook and support subassemblies in a first operative relationship wherein the hook has a first angular orientation around the first axis; and b) permits the hook and support subassemblies to be changed from the first operative relationship to be releasably maintained in a second operative relationship, wherein the hook has a second angular orientation around the first axis.
An improved cargo restraint for installation on a preselected track mounted in or on the surface of a vehicle carrying the cargo and the restraint is mounted on a bracket which abuts the cargo to restrain the movement of the cargo and the restraint is slidingly movable on the track and has a locking position on the track wherein the bracket restrains the cargo and the restraint has no relative movement with respect to the track or the bracket or the vehicle so that there is no rattling of the restraint when in the locked position.
The combination of a cargo carrying vehicle and a deck panel. The cargo carrying vehicle has a storage space and a plurality of parallel elongate load beams in the space. A lower surface of the deck panel engages each of the first and second elongate load beams. The body has a plurality of discrete components depending from the lower surface that are abuttable to the load beams to thereby limit shifting of the deck panel. The upper surface has at least a first opening and the lower surface has at least a first complementary projection. A second deck panel, the same as the first deck panel, can be stacked on the first deck panel so that a corresponding at least first projection on the second deck panel extends into the at least first opening to maintain the first and second deck panels in a predetermined stacked relationship.
A strap tensioning system having a frame and a core shaft on the frame. The system further has first and second separate lengths of flexible strap extending generally oppositely away from the frame, a drive shaft, and a gear assembly with a worm and a worm gear that are driven by the drive shaft. The drive shaft is operable to drive the gear assembly to thereby cause the first length of flexible strap to be wrapped around the core shaft to thereby vary a combined effective length of the first and second lengths of flexible strap.
A beam assembly is formed from a hollow beam member which has a pair of slidable channel units installed therein and extend from the opposite ends thereof. The ends of the channel units have guide shoes forming latching assemblies pivotally supported thereon, each guide shoe having a spring loaded lock key mounted pivotally mounted thereon. A pair of tracks are spaced from each other in opposing relationship by a distance equal to the longitudinal extent of the beam member. The tracks have a plurality of aligned apertures and C-shaped runners running along their longitudinal extent. The lock keys of the beam member each has a pair of latching fingers extending therefrom which fit into a pair of adjacent track apertures. The latching fingers may be locked in place in the opposing track apertures by the spring action of their associated springs and may be withdrawn from the apertures by way of a hook shaped tab attached thereon. A tool is provided to move the hook shaped tabs away from the track to release the latching fingers from engagement with the apertures in the track and, is desired to move the hook shaped tabs downwardly to move the guide shoes downwardly to a desired location on the track. The guide shoes further have T-shaped portions which engage the C-shaped runners of the tracks to retain the guide shoes on the tracks for vertical movement. A pair of the beam members may thus be raised and lowered on the track and provide support for pallets, planking or the like.
A dual pivot load restraint for a cargo aircraft for restraining pallet type loads from vertical movement having an upper pivot member pivotally engaged to a lower pivot member and the lower pivot member pivotally engaged to a base member, wherein resilient members resist and urge movement of the upper pivot member and the lower pivot member to and from engagement and retracted positions.
A device has a chain fitting which is connected to the floor of a transportation vehicle, such as a flatbed trailer. The chain fitting has a cap on one end thereof, which is installed in a mating aperture formed in the vehicle floor. The side rail has an aperture opposite the floor aperture, this aperture having a smaller diameter than the floor aperture. A side rail is installed along an edge of the floor, tis side rail having an aperture positioned opposite the aperture in the floor and having a smaller diameter than the floor aperture. The cap is installed on the top side of the floor with a short chain piece attached thereto running through the aperture with a second cap at the lower end which is secured to the lower end of the chain. A length of securing chain is attached to the chain fitting, this securing chain being attached to cargo to be restrained. The cap is partially beveled along its contact surface with the floor and engages the sides of the aperture in the floor. This beveled portion operating in conjunction with the aperture sides enables ready release of the cap with one's fingers.
A protective sleeve for protecting a ratchet cap or winch from damage or dete꧀oration due to dirt of moisture is fabricated of a sturdy yet elastic material, which may be rubber The sleeve is cylindrical in form and has circular grooves, which run parallel to each other formed on the inner surface of the sleeve Cylindrical bars separate the grooves from each other Mating grooves to those formed on the sleeve are formed on the ratchet cap or winch The sleeve is installed in position on the cap or winch by forcing it into position over the cap or winch with the bars of the sleeve installed in the grooves of the cap or winch and the bars of the cap or winch installed in the grooves of the sleeve This provides for firm retention of the sleeve in its installed position
A ratchet buckle has a mandrel around which a strap for securing cargo or the like is wound. A handle assembly is connected to the mandrel through ratchet wheels and is manually driven up and down to tighten the strap. The handle assembly is divided into an outer section , which is manually driven up and down, and an inner section, which is connected to the mandrel. The two sections are connected together so that the driving of the outer section effects driving of the inner section. A spring operates to urge detents on the inner section into the ratchet wheels. Torsion springs are connected between the inner and outer handle sections. The inner and outer sections as well as the torsion springs are supported on a bolt and interconnected by lugs on one section and slots in the other section, which are driven together by spring washers. When the tension on the strap exceeds a predetermined level, the force of all of the springs is exceeded and the inner handle section is driven out of torsional engagement with the outer handle section.
A steerable, retractable power drive unit (SRPDU) is provided for installation into a transport vehicle for moving cargo in mutually perpendicular directions, such as a doorway area where containers need to move both laterally and longitudinally in a cargo vehicle. The SRPDU rotates upon application of an external command, to orient the drive unit in the required direction and to drive the cargo containers. Embodiments include an SRPDU comprising a stationary support for fixedly attaching to a vehicle structure, and a rotating support rotatably mounted to the stationary support. A drive assembly is movably mounted to the rotating support, the drive assembly comprising a roller and a first electronically controlled electric motor for rotating the roller. A lift assembly mounted to the drive assembly has a second electronically controlled electric motor for moving the drive assembly relative to the rotating support from a retracted position substantially within the rotating support to an extended position with the roller in driving abutment against the cargo. A rotation drive assembly has a third electronically controlled electric motor on the rotating support for rotating the rotating support relative to the stationary support. An electronic controller controls the first, second and third motors.
