Abstract: An adjustable rack assembly for pick-up trucks and the like is readily adaptable to differing cab and bed configurations. The assembly includes a plurality of vertical posts, transverse rail members, longitudinal bars, and an overcab rack adjustably and releasably secured together.

Abstract: An improved device for securing stacks of large glass sheets for over-the-road movement is disclosed. The device includes a main truck trailer frame providing a floor and generally vertical central support for one or more large sheets in generally vertical position. A fixed guide bar extends the length of the frame behind the central support and laterally extending rails are removably secured to the guide bar adjacent the opposed vertical edges of the sheet. A longitudinal rail is adjustably secured to the outer ends of the lateral rails to extend across the outer face of the sheets and means are provided to draw both the lateral and longitudinal rails against the glass sheets to hold it securely against movement. An especially designed bracket is used to secure the lateral rails to the fixed guide bar and longitudinal rail to also provide for vertical adjustment of the height of the lateral and longitudinal rails to accommodate various sized glass sheets.

Abstract: A rack for a pickup truck with four corner posts supported on steel angle bed rails extending the full length of the truck box to be bolted to and protect the top and vertical walls thereof. Side rails extending between front and rear corner posts are lower than front and rear cross rails to facilitate loading, and the rear cross rail is removable to enable tall objects to be loaded on to the truck bed.

Abstract: An article carrier comprising an article supporting panel member which is adapted to be secured to a portion of a motor vehicle and having a device provided thereon for securing a rack member enclosing a perimeter area thereof. Additionally, a second panel member may also be provided between the article supporting panel member and vehicle portion to aid in dispersing the article load over a greater surface area of the vehicle.

Abstract: A load-supporting rack for a truck bed including a plurality of similar base members adapted for mounting adjacent the fore and aft corners of a truck bed and each having a vertically elongated opening extending to the upper end thereof; a plurality of similar elongated vertical members interchangeably mounted in the base members; and a plurality of similar horizontal members interchangeably mounted on the vertical members; the parts when disassembled providing compact stowage in a bundle of essentially elongated elements.

Abstract: An article carrier adapted for attachment to a portion of a motor vehicle having a pair of spaced supporting rails with adjustable article restraining bars extending therebetween. Slider members are provided having a clamp member operatively associated therewith for movably securing the restraining bar to the supporting rails and include a device for retaining the clamp in an operatively associated position relative thereto. Additionally, stanchions are provided for securing the supporting rails in a spaced relationship to the motor vehicle which are also adapted to allow the slider members to be moved into registration therewith so as to maximize the area enclosed by the article restraining bars and support rails.

Abstract: A railcar for shipping loose glass sheets includes moveable deck runners each having a moveable stanchion to support the sheets in a generally vertical position. The railcar is loaded and/or unloaded from one side. The glass sheets are protected from the weather during shipping and storing by a telescoping fiber glass cover.

Abstract: Pies within pie pans are received within circular cut-out portions of removable shelves which are supported vertically apart within a pair of side-by-side compartments of a portable pie case. The shelves are formed from relatively thin sheet metal and include stiffening flanges on their sides and rear and bordering the circular cut-out portions. The side flanges are bent down at an angle of about 45.degree. from the general plane of the shelf. These flanges are received within complementary slideway slots formed in the side walls of the compartments. The central front portion of each shelf is cut away to facilitate placement and removal of the pies. The portion of each shelf bordering the circular cut-out extends about the pie an angular distance substantially greater than 180.degree.. The bottom, top, rear and side walls of the pie case are cast monolithically from a structural plastic.A throw-away cardboard front panel closes both compartments.

Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle having a centrally mounted inclined guide trough for guiding pipe sections as the vehicle is driven along a row of attached pipe sections. The sections are guided upwardly to the level of a working platform. An angulation trough contacts the end of a pipe section and angulate a first pipe section relative to the next section so that the first section can be disconnected. Disconnected sections are placed in racks on either side of the platform. The two ends of the guide trough have different inclinations to aid in the assembly of the pipe sections when laying pipe.

Abstract: A rack for a land vehicle such as for hauling large round bales of hay, straw, etc. includes a base attachable to the land vehicle, a pair of load-carrying racks pivotally carried thereon, the racks when loaded being pivotable or tiltable in response to gravity, and a trip-lock mechanism for selectably releasing the racks to enable them to tilt and to thereby unload themselves.

Abstract: A topper for the bed of a pickup truck comprises a U-shaped frame including side members positioned to extend along the tops of the side walls and a front member positioned to extend along the top of the front wall of the pickup bed. Retaining members are received in the stake holes of the side walls of the pickup bed to secure the frame thereto. A cover is pivotally supported on the front member of the frame and extends continuously the full length and width of the pickup bed. The side and front members of the frame comprise hollow rectangular tubular cross sections with the side members functioning to wholly enclose the retaining members. Each retaining member includes a cross-shaped bolt, the side arms of which are rotatably positioned and then drawn upwardly into engagement with the underside of the tops of the side walls of the pickup bed.

Abstract: A freight-retaining device consisting of a rack removably attached to a freight-hauling vehicle, such as a flat-deck railroad car, with the rack providing a plurality of vertically extending freight-retaining fingers adjustably spaced throughout the longitudinal length of the rack.

Abstract: A rack for a recreational vehicle having a rear portion formed with a longitudinal sill at each side. The rack comprises spaced first and second runners adapted to be located on the longitudinal sills of the rear portion of the vehicle. A plurality of load-bearing members extend upwardly and across the vehicle between the first and second runners. Any load carried by the load-bearing members acts downwardly on the sills which are well able to carry considerable loads.

Abstract: A quickly detachable and easily foldable carrying rack to facilitate carrying elongated and bulky articles on the horizontally disposed rectangular framework of the rack above the bed and cab of the truck. Support pads for supporting each leg of the rack include a base plate rigidly and permanently attached to the bed of the truck and a post projecting upwardly from the base plate with a bore therethrough for connection to a lower end of each leg of the rack. Bracket members pivotally connect the legs, at the other end thereof, to the rectangular framework, permitting the legs to be folded against the framework for efficient storage when the rack is removed from the support pads. An additional crossbar overlies the central area of the bed for further load support, is detachable for an unimpeded area above the bed of the truck, and has tabs extending beyond the ends thereof for cooperation with said framework to prevent twisting of the additional crossbar.

Abstract: An improved structure for transporting on a semi-trailer large sheets of flat rigid material such as large sheets of flat glass. A generally A-shaped platform having sloped sides is secured over a conventional semitrailer frame. Stacks of the material being transported rest on a plurality of rigid girders which project outwardly from the lower edges of the sloped sides. A novel clamping mechanism is adjustable to engage both edges and the side of each material stack during transport and is removable to facilitate loading and unloading the trailer.

Abstract: A track system is arranged to be flush with the floor and a drive shaft is mounted for rotation beneath the level of the floor. A vehicle mounted on wheels is moved along the tracks by a drive wheel which extends downwardly from the bottom of the vehicle through an elongated slot in the floor and which contacts the drive shaft. The vehicle includes a bumper system which upon impact oscillates the drive wheel into a position which decellerates and stops the vehicle. A cam associated with the drive wheel selectively cooperates with a cam surface located beneath the floor level at a queuing station for oscillating the drive wheel into a position which decellerates and stops the vehicle. Means are also provided at the queuing station for positively holding the vehicle in a stopped position.

Abstract: Baffles are provided in transportation hoppers to solve the problem of upper bulk lading exerting pressure and causing damage to lower bulk lading in the hopper by reducing load density of the lading. The baffles are preferably inclined with respect to the horizontal. More than one layer of baffles may be provided. Supports for the baffles are preferably fixed to the sides and/or roof of the transportation hopper. The baffles may be provided with openings to facilitate circulation of conditioned air through the hopper. The baffles may be provided with larger openings which facilitate loading the hopper. The baffles also may be provided with doors which facilitate loading the hopper by means of a loading chute. The baffles may be used in a wide variety of transportation hoppers. In a preferred embodiment the transportation hopper is a railway hopper car.

Abstract: A vehicle has a bed of open frame construction, divided into a plurality of bays by means of dividers. Article carriers are constructed to be positioned in the bays by means of a loader-unloader such as a lift truck. Each article carrier may be provided with at least one locking mechanism which automatically unlocks when engaged by a loader-unloader, and automatically locks into the bed of a truck when released by the loader-unloader after being positioned in a chosen bay. The article carriers may be pallets respectively having upper plates which are coplanar and define the entire floor of the bed. The open frame construction of the bed may consist of beams at two different levels, and the pallets may have spaced-apart surfaces resting on the beams respectively at the first and second levels.

Abstract: Heavy duty stake rack connectors for joining of racks for flat bed trucks and trailers which racks have upright portions engaged in hollow sockets of the truck or trailer bed are provided. The connectors may be formed as extrusions and operate as pairs of male and female connectors one at each end of the rack. The female connectors have U-shaped portions for the reception of vertical ribs from male connectors. Both connectors are symmetrical which avoids the necessity for right and left hand connectors. If desired, a portion of the male connector may be removed to provide a hinge pin on one side and a like portion of female connector at the opposite end of the racks removed permitting the rack to be swung away from an adjacent rack after vertical displacement and disengagement of its uprights from their sockets. The racks can be of picket or solid wall construction.

Abstract: A trailer mounted poultry storage rack including a plurality of spaced vertically extending support posts. Each support post slidably mounting a series of collars thereon. Each collar in turn supports a pair of laterally extending support arms. The collars are selectively extensible relative to each other along the post with aligned support arms on adjacent posts cooperating in the support of poultry baskets therebetween.