Cargo restraining device

Abstract

A cargo restraining device including two rails mounted in a cargo storage area. Mounted on the rails are two U-shaped structures, each of which includes two arms and a crossbar. Attached between the two U shaped structures are two elongate bars. The U-shaped structures may be rotationally positioned using rotation adjustable clamps such that the cross bars are positioned against two sides of a cargo container. The elongate bars may be positioned against two other sides of the cargo, holding it in place.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application No. 60 / 571,429, filed May 14, 2004.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present device relates to articles to secure cargo during transport. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Securing cargo during transport is needed to prevent damage or even loss of the cargo during transport. In addition, it is possible to damage the transport vehicle if the cargo tips and falls into a cargo carrying area. In addition, if the cargo area is open, such as in the back of a pick up truck, the unsecured cargo can fall into a roadway, possibly causing accidents or traffic delay. [0004] One solution to this problem is to use ropes or cables to secure a load. However, securing the cargo is then time consuming, requires ropes or cables to be available, and may be difficult to secure for those not proficient in tying knots. In addition for a large, tall item (such as a refrigerator) in the back of a truck bed, it is d...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] A cargo restraining device has been developed that includes two rails mounted onto the sides of a cargo area, for example, the sides of the bed of a pickup truck. Mounted on each rail are rotation adjustable clamps, with a front and a rear clamp attached to each of the rails. The clamps allow attachments of arms such that the arms can be positioned in three ways. First, location of the arm held by the clamp may be adjusted. Second, the rotational position of the arm may be adjusted. Third the clamp may be moved on the rail moving the arm along the

Problems solved by technology

In addition, it is possible to damage the transport vehicle if the cargo tips and falls into a cargo carrying area.

In addition, if the cargo area is open, such as in the back of a pick up truck, the unsecured cargo can fall into a roadway, possibly causing accidents or traffic delay.

However, securing the cargo is then time consuming, requires ropes or cables to be available, and may be difficult to secure for those not proficient in tying knots.

In addition for a large, tall item (such as a refrigerator) in the back of a truck bed, it is difficult with ropes or cables to secure an relatively heavy item with a high center of gravity into a truck bed.

It is also very difficult with ropes or cables to secure a load that is below the level of the bed.

Such devices are limited to allowing transport of a specific item.

Images