Abstract: The present invention embodies a method and structure for constraining logs on a truck or trailer without the use of safety wrapper chains or straps. In this apparatus, the stakes, bunks, bunk pockets, head board and tail board are used to constrain logs on the bed of the truck or trailer. The stakes may be permanently or semi-permanently fixed into a bunk pocket and the stakes constrain the movement of the logs from side to side on the truck or trailer. The head board and tail board are permanently attached to stakes which are correspondingly inserted into pockets welded into the bed of the trailer or truck and are permanently or semi-permanently fixed in the pockets. The head board and tail board constrain the movement of the logs from front to back on the truck or trailer. This systems configuration makes it possible for the logs to be hauled without the addition of safety wrapper chains or straps to secure the load.

Abstract: An anchor with an “L” shaped aperture receives a strap pin end, the lower leg of the “L” locking the pin in place, the strap bearing on a smoothly curved side wall, the pin being held in place when not under load by a clip member on the back of the anchor and being contained within a pocket in the wall of a railroad box freight car. A two part strap is shortened to fit the cargo load through the use of a combination of turns and bights around a three part clip having a generally oval ring with an upstanding half oval ring portion displacing the various parts of the strap threaded thereon to increase friction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site. The apparatus and method includes a primary mobile machine having means attached to a rearward portion thereof for holding a first end of a first log cluster. The apparatus and method also includes a first secondary mobile machine with a first end having means for holding a second end of the first log cluster, and a second end having means for holding a first end of a second log cluster. The primary mobile machine and the first secondary mobile machine are interconnected by the first log cluster.

Abstract: In order to provide a manner of supporting a load lock in a semi-trailer even during transport, a load lock rack kit includes a load lock rack comprising a generally planar shelf-like supporting surface having a front edge and a rear edge spaced therefrom and a pair of tie down fittings. The shelf-like supporting surface has at least one opening extending from the front edge to at least a point generally intermediate the front and rear edges to receive the shaft of the load lock wherein the opening is formed such that a bearing pad on at least one end of the shaft cannot pass through the opening. With this arrangement, the load lock rack also includes a plate for mounting the shelf-like supporting surface with the rear edge adjacent the side wall of the semi-trailer and a lip or angled surface to maintain the load lock on the load lock rack during transport of the semi-trailer.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying one or more elongated members includes at least two elongated member support members, each support member having ends and at least one elongated member carrier surface disposed between the ends. The apparatus also includes a support member connection assembly including an elongated connector and at least one connector sleeve engageable with the elongated connector and an end of a support member.

Abstract: A tail gate load organizing device is provided for carrying items longer than a pickup truck box floor with a tailgate down by moving a supporting point out onto the tailgate. The device includes an elongated base, vertical load partitions, base support system, and a tailgate attachment member. In use, the load organizing device is mountedly placed upon a tailgate and the attachment member is extended to bring about attaching engagement with a tailgate support which extendedly connects at one end to the tailgate and at another end to the pickup truck box side. The device is then useful in loading a pickup truck by causing an organized elongated load to be maintained within a pickup truck box and inclined relative to the floor of the truck box.

Abstract: A returnable and reusable packaging and storage system for elongated members, such as awnings. The system includes a container upon which a series of tubular members are stacked. Each tubular member is adapted to slidably receive an elongated member and allows individual elongated members to be removed from the stack of tubular members regardless of their vertical position within the stack. Spacers are attached to the elongated members that are shorter than the tubular member holding the elongated member, so that the combined spacer-elongated members are accessible from either end of the tubular member. The tubular members project in a cantilever fashion from the container, the projecting ends being protected and supported by end bags. The end bags preclude the tubular members, as well as the elongated members therein, from moving longitudinally, and thereby prevent the awnings from sliding out of the tubular members during the shipment and storage thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle is structured for transporting heavy loads of unstable elongated items such as logs or heavy pipes and includes longitudinally spaced lateral members or "bunks" and vertical stakes at the ends of the bunks. Each of the bunks comprising an elongated steel beam having at least three spaced mutually perpendicular plates defining a hollow inside of the beam, preferably a box beam formed by welding together elongated plates. A number of trusses are placed in the hollow inside of the beam, at least some of which extend diagonally between spaced plates, especially the upper and lower plates. The trusses form triangular bracing structures with the plates for supporting the load on the beams at spaced points along the length of the vehicle.

Abstract: In order to provide a manner of supporting a load lock in a semi-trailer even during transport, a load lock rack kit includes a load lock rack comprising a generally planar shelf-like supporting surface having a front edge and a rear edge spaced therefrom and a pair of tie down fittings. The shelf-like supporting surface has at least one opening extending from the front edge to at least a point generally intermediate the front and rear edges to receive the shaft of the load lock wherein the opening is formed such that a bearing pad on at least one end of the shaft cannot pass through the opening. With this arrangement, the load lock rack also includes a plate for mounting the shelf-like supporting surface with the rear edge adjacent the side wall of the semi-trailer and a lip or angled surface to maintain the load lock on the load lock rack during transport of the semi-trailer.

Abstract: A transportation vehicle, such as a railroad coil car, solves long standing problems in the prior art by removing platform requirements from the decking area, thus increasing the space for loading coils or other cylindrical objects. There is disclosed at least one folding platform, which, when closed, is contained or disposed within the side sill of the vehicle. When the platform is closed, and the vehicle is moving, it does not violate government regulations. However, when the vehicle is to be loaded or unloaded in a stationary position, the platform can be opened and extend laterally from the side of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus is configured to hold and store a plurality of compressed gas cylinders on a surface. The apparatus has a body formed to include a plurality of recessed, contoured portions configured to receive a cylinder. The apparatus also includes a strap coupled to opposite ends of the body. The strap is configured to extend over the plurality of cylinders to hold the cylinders on the body.

Abstract: A securement system for vertically upstanding articles on a platform such as paper rolls inside a boxcar includes vertical anchor channels, the anchor channels having notches along their length for setting a position of spools carried by the channels. The spools hold coiled webbing and one of the webbings includes a ratchet buckle fastener. The webbings can be uncoiled from the spools to the desired length to wrap around the vertical articles and secure the vertical articles using the fastener. In an alternative embodiment, movable elements finctioning as anchors for ends of the webs are vertically positionable along verticle anchor channels.

Abstract: A flexible fabric envelope defines a generally conical shape and is formed to provide a plurality of outer rib portions each receiving an eyelet having a passage therethrough. The flexible fabric envelope is formed of a high visibility fabric material having substantial strength and flexibility. A drawstring is passed through the eyelets to enable the envelope to be placed upon the common ends of a bundle of elongated items transported upon a truck rack or the like. The drawstring is tightened to conform the envelope to the outer surface of the bundle and secure the envelope to the bundle of elongated items. The drawstring is tied to complete attachment and is further secured to the truck rack.

Abstract: A cargo securing system including at least one elongated block portion having a plurality of studs extending downwardly therefrom for coupling with through holes in a trailer. A plurality of pipe attachment portions are provided with each having a recess extending within a lower surface thereof. The recess is dimensioned for coupling with the block portion. A pipe harness is provided comprising a pair of elongated straps, a pair of short cross straps and criss-crossing central straps. The short cross straps have free ends with buckles disposed thereon. An extension strap is adapted for coupling with free ends of the elongated straps of the pipe harness. The extension strap has a clip on a free end thereof for engaging existing securement buckles on the trailer. A coupling strap is provided having clips disposed on opposing free ends thereof. The coupling strap couples with the buckles of the short cross straps and the existing securement buckles of the trailer.

Abstract: A cargo support bar for use with a truck bed or truck bed liners has a pair of spaced equipment holders. Each holder has at least two upwardly extending arms which define slots for carrying cargo and equipment. A center area is formed between the equipment holders for carrying sheet material. Straps with hooks are provided to extend over the cargo. The support bars have a plastic shell extending over a 2'.times.4' wooden core. Two or more of the bars are positioned within pockets formed in the side walls of a truck bed or a truck bed liner to extend across the width and to support cargo and equipment in a double tier arrangement.

Abstract: A side dump trailer comprising a trailer body pivotally mounted on a wheeled frame to enable the material within the trailer body to be dumped from one side of the trailer. The body of the trailer is constructed to permit it to transport loose bulk materials or to support elongated rod members or spool members therein.

Abstract: A drum transport support system is used to ship large cylindrical objects, such as cement mixing drums, on a rail car. Each drum is cylindrical and tapered so that the rear end of the drum has a large diameter and the front end has a small diameter. The front end or neck of each drum is fitted with a tire or collar. The support system has multiple support units that each support two drums. Each support unit has a front frame that is aligned with a back frame. Each frame has an upper and lower cross members, each having a cradle for receiving a respective front end or rear end of a drum. The cradle that receives the front end of the drum is fitted with clips that define a mouth. The mouth operates to receive the drum tire. Each frame has a lower cross member that is welded to two vertical posts. The vertical posts of the front frame are then fastened to the vertical posts of the back frame. A first or bottom drum is placed in the cradle of the lower cross members.

Abstract: A stack is formed by a rack having a plurality of holders. A first flexible holder is provided between two adjacent rigid holders. First and second articles are placed on a support and are spaced a pre-determined distance. The rigid second and third holders are placed on top of the first and second articles. A third article is then placed in the first flexible holder between the rigid second and third holders. The weight of the third article on the first flexible holder will cause the second and third rigid holders to move into clamping engagement with sides of the third article. Additional articles can then be placed on the stack. This arrangement provides for a self-gripping rack and article combination.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for transporting, storing and delivering dangerous chemicals in a high pressure stacked tube array configuration. Tubes are divided into sub-groups with outside tubes containing inert gases and inside tubes containing chemicals. Inside and outside tubes in each sub-group are manifolded to permit off loading of dangerous chemicals into outside tubes in the event of a leak in an inside tube or tubes in the sub-group. The apparatus includes a manifold system for segregation of source chemicals to provide two independent outlets.

Abstract: Embodiments of a log bunk shear-pin system are shown and described, each embodiment including a shear-pin that engages a log bunk and prevents the bunk from swiveling when the truck is being loaded or unloaded, but that releases the bunk when the shear-pin is mistakenly left engaged during travel. The shear-pin shears, or otherwise comes apart, when the power of the log load or the turning tractor forces the bunk to swivel relative to the tractor or trailer. The preferred shear-pin comprises a shoulder pin and a pin cap connected with a threaded insert. When the forces of a swiveling bunk push on the pin cap and the shoulder pin sideways in opposite directions, the insert breaks. A new insert may then be easily installed into the undamaged pin cap and shoulder pin. Thus, the shear-pin prevents damage to the bunk-ears and only allows damage of an inexpensive and replaceable portion of the shear-pin.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing the neck of a compressed gas cylinder to a bulkhead is designed to permit articulation of the cylinder axis relative to the bulkhead without placing undue stress on the cylinder neck. The mounting includes a ball-and-socket-type arrangement in which the bail is provided by a ring formed from a sphere with a cylindricai through-passage, the ring fitting over the cylinder neck, and the socket is provided by a pair of mated flanges with flared inner edges which together contact and capture the spherical curvature of the ring. The flanges are bolted to the bulkhead. An anti-rotation plate is also mounted to the bulkhead over the protruding end of the cylinder neck, permitting the cylinder neck freedom of motion in two orthogonal directions but not rotation.

Abstract: A method of using a returnable and reusable shipping and storing system for elongated members, such as rolled awnings. The system includes a cart upon which a series of awning support plates are stacked. Each support plate has a wave-like structure which cooperates with vertically adjacent support plates to define a series of elongated channels. The channels are adapted to slidably receive the rolled awnings, and allow individual rolled awnings to be removed from the stack of support plates regardless of their vertical position within the stack. The awnings project in a cantilever fashion from the support plates, the projecting ends being protected and supported by awning end bags. The awning support plates are nestable to reduce the vertical height required for storage and re-shipment to the awning manufacturer, thereby reducing the inventory and shipping expenses of the system.

Abstract: An improved transport trailer is configured for transporting generally cylindrical drum-like containers and includes spacer members which abut the containers in a region intermediate the annular projecting surfaces of the container. The spacer members include a smooth surface for prevention of damage to the container surface and are disposed within the trailer so that the container contact surface is spaced a distance away from the walls of the trailer that is greater than the projecting distance of the annular projecting members of the containers to prevent contact of the annular projecting surfaces with the walls of the trailer. The containers are arranged within the trailer in a staggered pattern to maximize the utilization of cargo space within the trailer and, in cooperation with the spacer members, to substantially prevent movement of the containers during transportation.

Abstract: An assembly for shipping and supporting a module for a heat recovery steam generator comprises a base having four vertical truss members slidably mounted to the base at one end. Each vertical truss member is positioned a distance apart from another vertical truss member across the base such that four paths of adjacent vertical truss members define a front, a back and two sides. The assembly further comprises at least one level. Each level comprises a horizontal member rotatably attached to the vertical truss members at the front and the back of the assembly. A junction is fixed to each vertical truss member at both sides of the assembly; a side truss member is rotatably attached to the junctions at both sides. An internal grid is attached to the horizontal truss members between the vertical truss members.

Abstract: A shipping shim (30) for restraining nuclear fuel rods (11, 12, 13) in a nuclear fuel assembly (10) which accommodates varied sized gaps (g.sub.1, g.sub.2, g.sub.3, g.sub.4) between fueled and non-fuel bearing members in the fuel assembly.

Abstract: A method is provided for protecting pipe joints during shipment. Each individual pipe joint to be stacked in the hold of a ship for transport has several rope rings assembled therearound. Rope rings are assembled around the pipe joints during or just prior to the loading operation, using flexible plastic locking strips to secure the ends of lengths of multiple-stranded hemp rope together forming protective rings.

Abstract: A retention device for retaining cylindrical containers in upright condition for transport, such as in a truck trailer. The retention device includes a plurality of vertically oriented container retention posts supported by upper and lower support rails. The retention posts are laterally spaced relative to each other such that a plurality of containers may be positioned in predetermined side-by-side relation with each container being disposed against a respective pair of retention posts and with additional containers being stacked outwardly thereof. Adjustably engageable straps are provided for releasable engagement with selected of the retention posts for encompassing the positioned containers within the rack and for retaining the containers firmly against the support posts and against each other.

Abstract: A packing device for transporting a long conveyor belt, and a conveyor belt wound over and across a pair of components of the packing device. The packing device has a pair of bobbins each comprising a take-up drum with radially extending discs fixed to both the ends thereof, and a long conveyor belt is wound over the respective bobbins with approximately the same turns on each bobbin. An opening for a shaft for rotation is provided in the center of each of the bobbins, and outwardly-directed ring-shaped flanges are provided around the circumference of each opening and in the periphery of each disc, respectively. The top ends of the ring-shaped flanges around the opening and in the periphery are bent towards each other, forming L-shaped portions in section.

Abstract: A trailer for cylindrical fluid containers, particularly compressed gas tubes, arranged in modules individually removable from the trailer. Each module has a front and a rear bulkhead between which tubes are supported. The tubes have reduced cylindrical ends which protrude through and are supported in openings in the bulkheads. At least one end of the tubes is threaded and clamped by a nut or a collar flange to a bulkhead. Each bulkhead has a stiffening, right-angle flange along each vertical edge which aligns with and is clamped to each adjacent module. At their bottom, the bulkheads abut and are attached to an upwardly extending side of an L-shaped structural member, the other side being mounted to the trailer frame. The tubes are arranged in line horizontally and vertically with space between them.

Abstract: A cargo restraining device suitable for restraining barrel-shaped containers or drums is disclosed, which includes a platform, which is spaced from the underlying supporting surface or floor, by horizontal supporting members which extend the length of at least the flat portion of the platform, so as to provide a raised deck for the containers. At one end of the platform, an upright or vertical frame is connected to the supporting members, to prevent the containers from falling off the platform. The other end of the platform can be rounded over to define a snub-nose; or alternatively the other ends of the horizontal supporting members can project beyond the platform (which is otherwise flat) and be rounded into snub-nosed portions. In consequence, should the drums shift or move, whereby damage might ordinarily occur, the chimes or rims of the drums tend to flow around the snub-nose (or snub-noses if defined at the supporting members) without any significant damage.

Abstract: A tube trailer for cylindrical compressed gas tubes which are arranged in rigid modular units, each with a plurality of tubes. The tubes in each package are mounted between a pair of brackets so that they are parallel spaced and lie in a single plane. At least one end of each tube has a projection which is adapted to be connected to a valve fixture of manifolding and piping which is located at one end of the trailer bed. The modular tube package is removably mounted on the trailer bed and a plurality of tube packages are removably coupled together.

Abstract: A barrier which is extensibly deployed from a vehicle and which includes at least three coils of barbed tape supported and spaced from one another with an upper coil located above two lower coils. The coils are spaced parallel from one another, and are supported, by transverse rods located along the respective lengths of the coils. Each coil is a plurality of short coils which are interconnected in axial alignment in head-to-tail relation, with adjacent short coils having oppositely directed senses of rotation to counterbalance any net rotational forces produced by each short coil.

Abstract: This relates to a package of cylindrical containers such as drums which have scrolled edges so that the drums or containers may be assembled in nested relation on the pallet and drums of adjacent pallets may internest. Accordingly, there is provided a pallet and a cooperating hold-down which include supports extending longitudinally of each row of containers in a manner wherein a strap or band may engage around each row of containers and lock the same in assembled relation with respect to the support members or pallet and hold-down. The thus banded-together pallet, containers and hold-down form a rigid package having a scrolled edge wherein adjacent packages will internest to provide for a maximum loading of drums or other cylindrical containers in a transporting vehicle.

Abstract: A device for restricting rolling in one direction of cylindrical objects includes telescopically extensible tubes preferably having rectangular cross-sections. A spring is mounted within the tubes to urge the tubes towards each other. In the respective free ends of the tubes are releasably mounted a wedge shaped block preventing rolling in one direction, and an assembly of two rolls to allow rolling in the opposite direction.

Abstract: While the present invention may be used in a variety of applications, is is particulary well suited for use in loading elongate loads, such as hollow concrete utility poles, onto railroad cars. The system of the present invention protects the load, as well as the car, from damage when the car is coupled at either end to a locomotive or another car. The system includes a floating support beam which extends across the car and onto which the load is attached. The beam is held to the car by a plurality of cables or springs so that it can move if a shock is applied to either end of the car. The load may also be secured to the car using conventional strapping techniques, so long as any such technique permits limited longitudinal movement of the load on the car.

Abstract: A bale rack comprises an elongate horizontal frame mounted on wheels for movement along the ground, and a pair of bale supports extending along opposite sides of the frame. The bale supports are pivotable relative to the frame between a raised position, in which the bale supports serve to retain bales on the frame, and a load release position, in which the bale supports are downwardly and laterally inclined from the frame to allow a bale to roll from the frame to the ground. Latch mechanisms are provided for releasably retaining the bale supports in the raised positions, and counterweights are provided for urging the bale supports from the lowered positions to the raised positions, thus avoiding the use of springs, hydraulic devices or other relatively complicated mechanisms for this purpose.

Abstract: Device for stowing loads of large-sized bales of fodder on a vehicle. Said device is constituted of a T-shaped movable member composed of at least one horizontally-extending elongated element in the middle part of which is perpendicularly fixed the upper end of a vertical arm, said horizontal element being equipped at each end with at least one needle which is engaged in two juxtaposed bales and said arm being equipped at its lower end with an anchoring member adapted to be engaged in at least one bale situated below two juxtaposed bales receiving the needles of the horizontal element, said device comprising two guiding members for a strap, one member of which is situated in the center of the horizontal element.

Abstract: A device in which units being transported can be adequately secured for protecting those units from damage during shipment. A chock that engages and substantially conforms to the surface of the unit to be secured is utilized. The paperboard chock can be utilized in numerous ways. The paperboard chock can be used independently by inserting it between a rigid structure and the unit to be secured such that the chock actively engages both the unit to be secured and the rigid structure. Two chocks could be used together by inserting the chocks between two units to be secured such that the chocks actively engage the units and are flush with each other. Various alternative schemes of use can be utilized by inserting a cushioning means against the chock to apply pressure to the unit to be secured. The chock comprises contact elements and a support element. The contact elements actively engage the unit to be secured and are themselves attached to the support element.

Abstract: Three flatbed trailer trucks are provided with subway wheel and axle assembly receiving racks. The racks include parts fastened at locations spaced to receive the wheel flanges therebetween. Each part includes upstanding elements cooperating to form a semicircular recess to receive a wheel and a rigidity enhancing member extending perpendicular to the plane of the elements. The driver transports an unloaded trailer from the yard to a first location where the assemblies are removed from the train. The driver picks up a loaded trailer, previously situated at that location, which is transported to the repair location. At the repair location, he/she picks up a trailer previously situated at the repair location, which is loaded with repaired assemblies and returns to the first location where the truck is unloaded and the repair wheels are reinstalled. He/she then returns to the yard with an unloaded trailer which is ready for the next day's route.

Abstract: A device for securely restraining open head shipping drums during vehicular transport. The device comprises a platform member supported in spaced relation from an underlying floor, and having an upper load bearing surface for receiving a cargo load of open head shipping drums thereupon. An upright member is adjoined to one end of the platform member for effecting restraining contact with the adjacent side of the load seated on the platform member, the upright member including a generally planar member facing the load. The upper load bearing surface of the platform member is stepped to define first and second generally planar support levels at alternate sides of the platform member, whereby drums respectively supported on the first and the second levels are precluded from impact between their respective rims, upon side-to-side movement or swaying thereof.

Abstract: A chain cap is provided for forming a stable load suitable for vehicular travel from a plurality of elongate articles. A plurality of the chain caps are provided for encompassing the elongate articles. Each of the chain caps are provided with interfitting surfaces which interlock when the chain caps are stacked, tie bar surfaces which define tie bar channels extending between adjacent chain caps and conformal surfaces for engaging the elongate articles. Each of the elongate articles is engaged by at least a pair of the chain caps, the conformal surfaces of the chain caps engaging opposing sides of the elongate articles. A first planar array of the elongate articles is established, the elongate articles being disposed in a roughly parallel relationship with pairs of chain caps being adjacently disposed for defining a tie bar channel therebetween. A tie bar is mounted in the tie bar channel, the tie bar extending between adjacent pairs of chain caps.

Abstract: A railway car adapted to convey cylindrical objects such as coils includes a plurality of fixed trough members and sections of shiftable inclined trough assemblies disposed atop a support deck. By selectively laterally displacing the shiftable trough assemblies the car is alternately configured to provide single/triple or double troughs, or a combination thereof, in order to achieve maximum lading capacity in any one car regardless of the diameters of the coils. Positioning elements on each shiftable trough assembly alternately mate with a fixed trough member or separate positioning elements on the support deck to specifically define the various trough modes. A lock assembly is operable to engage a retainer element carried by each shiftable trough assembly when located in either mode.

Abstract: A device for automatically stabilizing and holding steel coils to a truck bed. The device can be used for securing differently-sized loads because of its adjustability, and the device does not extend beyond the existing width dimension of the truck bed to any substantial degree. In a first embodiment, a pair of curved members are secured to the load by means of a curved intermediate connecting member. In another embodiment, a pair of pivotal arm members are secured in opposing relation on each side of the truck bed via bracket arrangements. The load-contacting members are adjustable cushioning pads and they have a curved configuration. The devices may be operated manually, hydraulically or pneumatically.

Abstract: This relates to the storage of drums and like cylindrical objects in a vehicle body for shipment. More specifically, it has to do with the provision of a pallet which has the opposite ends thereof notched in a complementary manner so that cylindrical objects may be packed thereon in columns wherein transversely adjacent cylindrical objects are longitudinally offset and cylindrical objects of adjacent columns are internested.

Abstract: A bundle for shipping and the storage of a plurality of elongated pipe lengths of a common size arranged in tiers is disclosed in which the longitudinal axes of the pipes in the bundle are disposed parallel to an elongated base formed of spaced-apart transverse sleepers. The pipes in each tier are separated by divider blocks standing on the sleepers and separating overlying sleepers from those there-below a distance substantially equal to or greater than the pipe diameter. Strapping encircles the sleepers and the dividers and the pipe therebetween to secure the bundle in a flexible manner throughout its length to accommodate the rigors of hoisting and transporting its storage in multiple bundles and on uneven supporting surfaces.