Abstract: A device for fastening a container to a structure that stores or transports the container. The device has an elongated strip with first and second longitudinally-opposing ends. One end has a hook member and the other has an aperture through which a tie-down member may be extended, or another fastener for attaching a tie-down member or a tightener. The device's hook member may be inserted in a corner casting on an upwardly-facing surface of the container and the tie-down member may extend a first end through the aperture and a second end may be attached to the structure that stores or transports the container. By tightening the tie-down member, the container is drawn tightly against the structure that transports the container, which restrains the container.

Abstract: A tie down ratchet and strap includes, a ratchet shaft rotatably mounted in a ratchet body having a slot for receiving a wind-up strap therethough, a pair of ratchet wheels mounted on the ratchet shaft, a ratchet handle with a pawl engaging the ratchet wheels to rotate the ratchet shaft, a locking bar securing the ratchet wheels and ratchet shaft in position when the pawl is disengaged from the ratchet wheels, an anchor strap with a connector for securing the ratchet assembly to a first anchor point, and a wind-up strap including a non-metallic fabric strap with a braided metal outer cover extending continuously over the length of the non-metallic fabric strap.

Abstract: A disclosed modular truck bed assembly includes two or more modular truck bed components configured to form a modular truck bed suitable for use with a bedless truck. The modular truck components may include two or more modular components that combine to form a multi-piece bed panel. The modular components that combine to form the multi-piece bed panel may include a center bed module attached between left and right wing bed modules. The center bed panel may be affixed to structural elements of the bedless while the wing bed modules may be attached to the center module. The center bed module may include a center bed panel, with or without a gooseneck hitch, and a center trail panel, without or without a trailer hitch. The assembly may include a vertically adjustable bulkhead positioned forward of the center bed panel and either side of the assembly may include a skirt.

Abstract: A handcart may include: a support frame; a container; a lock member configured to move between a locking position at which the lock member restricts rotation of the container relative to the support frame and an unlocked position at which the lock member allows the rotation of the container relative to the support frame; and a retainer member configured to move between a retaining position at which the retainer member restricts a movement of the lock member from the unlocked position to the locking position and a non-retaining position at which the retainer member allows the movement of the lock member from the unlocked position to the locking position. The lock member may be configured to move from the locking position to the unlocked position and be maintained in the unlocked position by a movement of the retainer member from the non-retaining position to the retaining position.

Abstract: A rail assembly is strapped to a tailgate and allows utility attachments to be quick-connected to the rail without the need for tools to connect and disconnect the utility attachments. The rail length can be configured for small, mid, and full-size truck tailgates. Thus, a one package-fits-all design is provided. Example features of the rail assembly include a dual buckle plate, a lock tab, one-piece rail extensions, hex key for assembly, and a trimmable strap pad.

Abstract: A modular seat loading system for loading of various driver seats onto an off-road vehicle (ORV), forming a modular wheelchair-accessible ORV. The modular system includes controllable length-adjustment devices, configured to controllably adjust angular position of a floor of the ORV, by controlling length thereof, for switch ably achieving ORV modes: a load mode in which a floor structure of the ORV is tilted forming a non-zero angle ??????? the ORV floor and a ground surface, for removably loading a wheelchair or a wheel-less seat for serving as a driver seat; and a drive mode in which the ORV floor structure is lifted from the ground. The modular seat loading system also includes a load controller configured at least for adjusting length of the length-adjustment devices. Each of the length-adjustment devices is also configured and used for movement suspension of the ORV by enabling natural expansion and contraction responsive to ORV movements and road conditions.

Abstract: Angle-adjustable connectors and modular systems capable of securing angle-adjustable side rails to trailers and/or trucks are described. The angle-adjustable connectors comprise a first component capable of attaching to a universal bracket of a trailer and a second component capable of securing one or more rail at a position disposed at a desired angle relative to the first component and/or a bed of the trailer or truck.

Abstract: The embodiments described and claimed herein include an automated securement system that lock a wheeled mobility device into a designated station aboard an autonomous public transit vehicle, thus preventing unintended movement that is discomforting and potentially dangerous for both the WMD user and other passengers. The automated securement system includes features that integrate with typical autonomous public transit vehicles to minimize obstruction during stowage while maximizing effectiveness during deployment.

Abstract: A passenger transport vehicle includes a vehicle body having at least one left passenger compartment arranged in a travel direction on a left side of the vehicle, and at least one right passenger compartment arranged in a travel direction on a right side of the vehicle. Each passenger compartment has at least one passenger space and an access door to permit ingress into and egress from the at least one passenger space. A partition wall is arranged between the at least one left passenger compartment and the at least one right passenger compartment to restrict entry of passengers between the left passenger compartment and the right passenger compartment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a haul truck body arranged to have a specific nominal payload capacity. The haul truck body includes an outer load carrying structure which has a front wall, two opposing side walls, and a bottom. The haul truck body further includes an inner load carrying structure arranged at inner surfaces of the outer load carrying structure, wherein neither the outer load carrying structure nor the inner load carrying structure alone is arranged to carry the specific nominal payload.

Abstract: Disclosed are a support mechanism and a transport container, the technical field of support and accommodation mechanism is involved, comprising at least one group of supporter, each group of the supporters comprises two opposite support plates, and two of the support plates belonging to a same group are configured to jointly form a placement opening for insertion of a mandrel, wherein a top wall of one of the support plates is provided with a positioning block, and a bottom wall of another corresponding one of the support plates is provided with a positioning slot for insertion of the positioning block.

Abstract: A load carrying apparatus for attachment to a motorized vehicle having a first supporting frame, a second supporting frame, a wheel, a hopper, a frame extension, and a pivot support. The wheel is connected to the first supporting frame, and the hopper is connected to the second supporting frame. The second supporting frame is hingedly connected to the first supporting frame and is moveable between a first position and a second position. The frame extension is configured for attachment to the motorized vehicle. The pivot support is pivotally connected to one of the frame extension or the first supporting frame and fixedly connected to the other of the frame extension or the first supporting frame.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that limits forward swing of an accessory mounted in a vehicle, the accessory separating a cargo area from a passenger seating area and configured to rotate around a bracket rod. The apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is attached to the accessory and extends perpendicularly away from the accessory. The second bracket is attached to the bracket rod and extends perpendicularly away from the bracket rod. When the first bracket contacts the second bracket, forward swing of the accessory toward the passenger seating area is limited.

Abstract: A monopile fastening system (1, 9, 17) for retaining one or more elongated monopile during sea transport and/or quay transport, the system comprising: —at least two supporting devices (3, 11, 18); —a supporting frame (2, 10, 23) for securing the at least two supporting devices to a surface of a vessel, barge or a sea transport unit, the at least two supporting devices having each at least one surface (6, 32) in contact with a surface (7, 33) of the supporting frame; wherein each of the at least two supporting devices comprises, at least two supporting elements (4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 24, 27), the supporting elements having each at least one surface (14, 15, 25, 26, 28, 29) in contact with each other; wherein the at least two supporting elements are connected with each other through one or more displacing means (16, 22, 30); and wherein the one or more displacing means are means for displacing the at least two supporting elements along the at least one surface in contact with each other.

Abstract: A cargo body wall including an interior side defining an interior plane for facing a cargo receiving volume, and an exterior side. A primary logistics track is elongated in a first direction and situated in the cargo body wall, and a secondary logistics track is elongated in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The primary logistics track includes first and second inward expansions projecting inward of the interior plane, each of the first and second inward expansions having at least one opening therein providing access to a logistics fitting accommodation area within the cargo body wall. The secondary logistics track is arranged to cross the primary logistics track at a position between the first and second inward expansions.

Abstract: A wheelchair docking system including a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being movable relative to the lower portion between a lowered position and a raised position. A coupler mechanism engages a wheelchair during a docking operation. The system also includes a first latching mechanism being movable between a retracted position and a latching position such that the first latching mechanism is spaced from the coupler mechanism. A second latching mechanism moves the upper portion of the frame between its lowered position and raised position. The first latching mechanism is partially retracted by a wheelchair during the docking operation, and the first latching mechanism is biased to its latching position when the coupler mechanism engages the wheelchair.

Abstract: A load securement device may comprise an extendable pole and a plurality of attachments. The device may be operable to manipulate a tie down of a cargo trailer. As non-limiting examples, the tie down may be a cargo strap, a cargo chain, or an elastic cord used to secure a cargo or to secure a tarp over the cargo. The extendable pole may be lengthened to reach the top of the cargo. The extendable pole may be shortened to take up less space for storage. The plurality of attachments may alter a distal end of the extendable pole to enable the extendable pole to perform multiple tasks necessary for securing the cargo. As non-limiting examples, the plurality of attachments may enable the extendable pole to toss the cargo strap, to pull the cargo strap, or lift a hard corner.

Abstract: A two line spring reel unit, including a housing defining a first opening and a second opening; a first anchor and a second anchor, inside and fixed to the housing; a first spiral spring having an inner end held by the first anchor and a second spiral spring having an interior end held by the second anchor; a first spool, fixed to rotate about a first pin, and a second spool set to rotate about a second pin and wherein the first spiral spring has an outer end attached to the first spool and the second spiral spring has an outer end attached to the second spool; and a first tension member, wrapped about the first spool and extending out of the first opening and a second tension member wrapped about the second spool and extending out of the second opening.

Abstract: A container retention device comprises a housing and an actuator having a first portion disposed in the housing and a second portion movable between a first position inside the housing to a second position outside the housing. The device further comprises a first link assembly in the housing engageable by the first portion of the actuator and movable in response to movement of the second portion between the first and second positions. Also, a second link assembly is disposed in the housing having a third portion engageable by the first link, a fourth portion, and a fifth portion disposed between the third portion and the fourth portion wherein the third portion and the fourth portion are rotatable about the fifth portion in response to movement of the first link assembly. A locking member is extendable outside the housing in response to movement of the second portion to the first position. A container retention method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compact bendable cargo securement device for stabilizing unrestrained items in the bed or cargo area of a pick-up truck or storage area in a motorhome or recreational trailer is disclosed. It may also be used as a stabilizer doing woodwork and other jobs that require stability of the work platform. The device will conform to any surface and has the ability to wrap around objects—both regular and irregular shaped—and will hold them and keep them from shifting. As disclosed, the bendable cargo securement device is composed of a flexible tube loaded with filler material when used and deployed for securing objects. The flexible tube is preferably fabricated from rubber or any material allowing sufficient flexibility for the cargo securement device to wrap around items while having suitable strength to avoid puncture/destruction from deployment. Each end of the device requires a closure to contain the filler material.