Abstract: A tow bar assembly for mounting to a vehicle, the tow bar assembly including a main beam configured to support a hitch receiver, the main beam comprising a bracket engaging portion at or near each end, a pair of brackets configured to securely mount to the vehicle, each bracket including a beam engaging portion, and a pair of fastening means for securing respective brackets at or near respective ends of the main beam, wherein each bracket and its respective beam bar engaging portion is configured to cooperatively interengage with a respective bracket engaging portion so as to locate and orient the bracket with respect to the main beam.

Abstract: A hitch assembly comprising a receiver having an opening for receiving a hitch member, an anti-rattle member secured with respect to the receiver, and a hitch member comprising a hitch body configured to be received by the receiver, and an engagement portion, wherein when the hitch body is received by the receiver, the engagement portion bears against the anti-rattle member causing at least a portion of the anti-rattle member to resiliently deform in a manner that a reaction force from the resilient deformation causes the hitch body to bear against the receiver.

Abstract: A hitch assembly comprising a receiver having an opening for receiving a hitch member, an anti-rattle member secured with respect to the receiver, and a hitch member comprising a hitch body configured to be received by the receiver, and an engagement portion, wherein when the hitch body is received by the receiver, the engagement portion bears against the anti-rattle member causing at least a portion of the anti-rattle member to resiliently deform in a manner that a reaction force from the resilient deformation causes the hitch body to bear against the receiver.

Abstract: A tow bar assembly for mounting to a vehicle, the tow bar assembly including a main beam configured to support a hitch receiver, the main beam comprising a bracket engaging portion at or near each end, a pair of brackets configured to securely mount to the vehicle, each bracket including a beam engaging portion, and a pair of fastening means for securing respective brackets at or near respective ends of the main beam, wherein each bracket and its respective beam bar engaging portion is configured to cooperatively interengage with a respective bracket engaging portion so as to locate and orient the bracket with respect to the main beam.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gate or panel for a storage container comprising a rectangular or square infill panel having an inner face and an outer face, an outer perimeter frame adjacent to the outer face of the infill panel, and an infill panel attachment member attached to and extending along at least a pair of opposing margins of the gate, each infill panel attachment member comprising an infill panel retaining flange which extends in a plane parallel to an inner face of the perimeter frame so that the infill panel is retained between the retaining flanges and an inner face of the outer perimeter frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gate or panel for a storage container comprising a rectangular or square infill panel having an inner face and an outer face, an outer perimeter frame adjacent to the outer face of the infill panel, and an infill panel attachment member attached to and extending along at least a pair of opposing margins of the gate, each infill panel attachment member comprising an infill panel retaining flange which extends in a plane parallel to an inner face of the perimeter frame so that the infill panel is retained between the retaining flanges and an inner face of the outer perimeter frame.

Abstract: The invention provides improved collapsible storage container (10) which has a first pair of folding side gates (11) and a second pair of folding end gates (12), with each gate (11, 12) being pivotally mounted with respect to a pallet base. Each gate (11) has detachably mounted along opposite vertical margins thereof approximately c-shaped posts (22) each of which has a locking flange (23). Each gate (12) has angle members (35) attached to and extending along opposite vertical frame members (30, 31) and forming therewith a flange receiving slot (40) for slidably locating a respective locking flange (23). The gates (11, 12) when in their erect positions interlock with one another along their adjacent vertical margins which enhances the stiffness and rigidity of the container (10).

Abstract: A improved form of attachment for a motor vehicle safety screen assembly which includes a screen having a perimeter frame (12) of tubular metal and an in fill panel (13) extending between the perimeter frame members, and a plurality of metal securing straps (15) which are connected to the frame (12) of the screen by connector brackets (20) each mounted on a bush (22) which is fitted on a respective frame member of the frame (12), wherein each of the brackets (20) can be rotated about the axis of their associated bush (22) to positions on opposites sides of the screen. The bushes (22) are made of two hinged portions which can be opened to facilitate attachment to the frame member and then subsequently closed and clipped together.

Abstract: A improved form of attachment for a motor vehicle safety screen assembly which includes a screen having a perimeter frame (12) of tubular metal and an infill panel (13) extending between the perimeter frame members, and a plurality of metal securing straps (15) which are connected to the frame (12) of the screen by means of connector brackets (20) each mounted on a bush (22) which is fitted on a respective frame member of the frame (12), wherein each of the brackets (20) can be rotated about the axis of their associated bush (22) to positions on opposites sides of the screen. The bushes (22) are made of two hinged portions which can be opened to facilitate attachment to the frame member and then subsequently closed and clipped together.

Abstract: A two position motor vehicle safety screen is adapted to be mounted in either a front or rear position within the vehicle interior. The screen is fixedly secured in the front position by a pair of short length upper securing straps, each of which has its forward end attached to the screen and its rear end secured to the vehicle roof by a quick release connector and a pair of relatively long bottom securing straps each of which has its forward end releasably attached to the screen and its rear end pivotally attached to an anchorage fitting in the vehicle floor. In the rear position, the screen is secured in position by the upper straps and also by means of a pair of hook forming attachment lugs depending from the bottom end of the screen and which are arranged to releasably interlock with the anchorage fittings, in which position the bottom securing straps are disengaged from the screen and swung inwardly to a storage position in front of the screen.

Abstract: A safety screen or barrier (10) for the protection of occupants within the vehicle against unrestrained forwardly moving loads within the vehicle in a situation where the vehicle suddenly decelerates. The screen assembly (10) comprise a thermoformed panel (11) of tough impact resistant polycarbonate material which, when mounted within the vehicle extends transversely from side to side and from top to bottom of the vehicle, the panel (11) being capable of deforming by eversion when load impacts thereagainst. The panel (11) has a rearwardly directed peripheral flange (17) and a forwardly bowed or arched profile in vertical section. Deformable pockets in the lower region of the panel (11) assist in cushioning the impact of the moving load against the panel. Devices (12) releasably anchor upper corners of the panel (11) to the vehicle roof, while devices (13) releasably engage bottom corner portions to the floor of the vehicle.

Abstract: Improved collapsible storage container (10) of the type having a pallet base, front and rear gates (15, 16) hinged with respect to the base (11), a pair of opposed side panels (17, 18) also hinged with respect to the base (11), the base (11) having a stub corner post (12) at each of its four corners, wherein each said corner post (12) is provided with locating means (22) at its upper end arranged to engage and locate a corresponding bottom corner portion of the base of an adjacent container when stacked thereontop, and wherein each side panel (17, 18) is provided with cut out means (25) at each of its two bottom corners, which are shaped and dimensioned so as to allow the side panel to be folded upwardly, unobstructed by the locating means, to its erect condition.

Abstract: A collapsible storage container has a rectangular support base with a horizontal floor and upwardly projecting skirting walls, each wall being a different height above the floor, a pair of end wall panels, a pair of side wall panels, and a lid panel. Each of the wall panels is pivotably supported for inward folding movement about a horizontal axis with the horizontal axes of the wall panels being spaced at different distances from the floor, cooresponding to the height of the associated skirting wall. The panels can be folded approximately flat, one on top of the other in overlying relationship. A spring loaded latching mechanism locks adjacent panels together near their upper adjacent corners.

Abstract: A load safety screen assembly includes a safety screen having a peripheral frame adapted to be mounted in the interior of a vehicle so as to extend transversely thereof between a load carrying area and a front or rear seat. The screen is anchored to the vehicle by brackets, securing straps and fasteners. A first pair of brackets project rearwardly from and are positioned one at or near each upper corner of the safety screen frame and a second pair of brackets project rearwardly from and are positioned one at or near each lower corner of the screen frame. A pair of upper short length metal securing straps are pivotally attached at their forward ends to respective ones of the upper brackets, with the trailing end of each of the upper straps being adapted for securement to anchorage points in a body panel in the vicinity of the vehicle roof.