Abstract: A locking latch assembly for a twistlock assembly that is adjustable over a range of heights of a load level of the twistlock assembly relative to a deck level includes a base bracket configured to be secured to a housing of the twistlock assembly, and a swing latch having a central slot. An axle passes through the base bracket, the swing latch being secured around the axle to allow the swing latch to swing relative to the base bracket. At least one pin is secured on the base bracket, the at least one pin engaging a first surface of the swing latch when the swing latch is in a substantially vertical locked position in which the swing latch is at a first angular position relative to the base bracket, and engaging a second surface of the swing latch when the swing latch is in an unlocked position in which the swing latch is at a second angular position relative to the base bracket.

Abstract: A locking latch assembly for an adjustable-height twistlock assembly includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to a housing base of the twistlock assembly, a latch having a forked portion configured to engage with a shaft rigidly connected to a locking pin of the twistlock assembly, an axle passing through the mounting bracket, and a latch pin secured on the mounting bracket. The latch is secured around the axle to allow the latch to pivot relative to the mounting bracket. The latch pin engages a first surface of the latch when the latch is in a locked position, and engages a second surface of the latch when the latch is in an unlocked position. The forked portion of the latch is configured to engage with the shaft, in the locked position of the latch, so that the shaft is substantially restricted from rotational movement. The locking pin has a head and a stem, and the shaft is secured to the stem.

Abstract: A remotely controlled twistlock assembly includes a T-shaped twistlock locking pin and a twistlock housing within which the T-shaped twistlock locking pin is mounted. A motion converter is mounted within the twistlock housing and is connected to the T-shaped twistlock locking pin. A remotely controlled pin actuator is linked to the motion converter in a manner such that extension and retraction of the pin actuator causes rotation of the motion converter and the T-shaped twistlock locking pin. A latch is mounted within the twistlock housing and is engageable with the motion converter such that the latch locks the motion converter when the latch is engaged with the motion converter and unlocks the motion converter when the latch is disengaged from the motion converter. A remotely controlled latch actuator is linked to the latch in a manner such that retraction and extension of the latch actuator controls engagement and disengagement of the latch with the motion converter.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing or vibration-absorbing assembly includes a metal base and an elastic shock-absorbing or vibration-absorbing material secured to the metal base. A top surface of the metal base has at least one orifice extending from the top surface to at least one hollow chamber beneath the top surface. The hollow chamber occupies a planar area of the metal base parallel to the top surface that is larger than a planar area of the metal base that is occupied by the orifice at the top surface. The elastic material is secured to the metal base by the elastic material filling the orifice and the hollow chamber of the metal base and the elastic material filling a region above the top surface of the metal base that has a cross-sectional area parallel to the top surface of the metal base that is larger than the planar area of the metal base that is occupied by the orifice at the top surface of the metal base.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a locking device which can be engaged in a conventional ISO aperture of a corner casting of an upper and lower shipping container stacked on a carrier to lock the containers together. The locking device has a housing having a compression pad with an upper and lower shear block. A spring-biased twist-head is engaged to the upper shear lock, and a spring-biased hook is engaged in the housing. When the upper and lower shear block of the lock are respectively engaged in the ISO aperture of the upper and lower corner castings of the stacked containers and the twist-lock and the hook are each in a closed position within the corner casting, relative movement between the containers is limited.