Abstract: A double door temporary bulkhead locking member comprising a single or joined rigid material with the angle apex pointing inward. The temporary bulkhead is wedged across the width of the inside opening of a container. When the flowable product is installed into the container the pressure on the bulkhead is transferred to the outer edges sealing the product into the container. The temporary bulkhead material has a series of creases, notches, slots and shapes that are folded and locked into the proprietary shape. A single door bulkhead locking member comprising a single or joined rigid material as a straight plain panel to fit into the single doorway of a shipping container. The temporary bulkhead is wedged across the width of the inside opening of a container when one door is closed and the other open. When the flowable product is installed into the container the pressure on the bulkhead is transferred to the outer edges sealing the product into the container.

Abstract: The re-usable cover for protecting freight while in transit includes an upper end for attachment to the rear end opening of a freight container, a pair of side edges adjacent to a respective side of the rear end opening of the freight container when the upper end is attached, and a front surface configured to face the exterior of the freight container when the upper end is attached.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo area divider assembly includes a vehicle cargo area having a plurality of walls defining at least one wall projection and at least one wall groove. The vehicle cargo area divider assembly further includes a plurality of partition members each having a first end defining a first end projection and at least one first end groove orthogonally oriented relative to the projection, and having a second end defining a second end groove. The first end projection of a first partition member of the plurality of partition members is alternately receivable in the at least one wall groove of the vehicle cargo area, in the at least one first end groove of at least one other partition member of the plurality of partition members, or in the second end groove of the at least one other partitioned member.

Abstract: An assembly of a number of perforated sheets with fasteners and braces to temporarily and adjustably provide variable partitions and means for securing items within the cargo bed of a truck or trailer, uses a set of flat rectangular sheets that are perforated by an array of regularly spaced holes to accept connectors and bolts to secure braces or fixtures to the sheets in a variety of configurations including at least a base sheet sized to fit horizontally on the cargo bed and/or vertical partition sheets with sockets along the long edges, spaced the same as the sheet holes and secured to the base sheet by pegs and braces and fixtures such as rings, adjustable length bars or hooks are usefully attachable to the sheets by bolts or by pegs inserted into the holes.

Abstract: A load securing and moving device for a truck bed provides a slide rail affixed to each opposing inner side of the truck bed proximate an upper edge of each inner side. A sliding gate block carried on each slide rail communicates with an endless loop moving device carried inside a channel defined by each slide rail to move the sliding gate block along the length of each slide rail. A drive shaft communicates between the first slide rail and the second slide rail to transfer motion therebetween. A hand crank communicating with the endless loop moving device within the channel provides for forward and rearward movement of sliding gate blocks along the slide rails. A gate removably engages with and extends between the two sliding gate blocks providing a load securing and moving apparatus within the truck bed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with cargo transport. By deploying a cargo transport system constructed from a fiberglass cargo loading grid with one or more cargo restraining latches, the movement of cargo within the trailer or bed of the truck can be more efficiently restrained, thereby minimizing inadvertent exposure of personnel to accidents associated with the movement of the cargo and damage to the cargo during transport. The cargo restraining latch is a spring-loaded, multi-fingered mechanism that is selectively and removably inserted into a portion of the cargo transport system, thereby restraining any undesired movement of the cargo.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo area divider assembly includes a vehicle cargo area having a plurality of walls defining at least one wall projection and at least one wall groove. The vehicle cargo area divider assembly further includes a plurality of partition members each having a first end defining a first end projection and at least one first end groove orthogonally oriented relative to the projection, and having a second end defining a second end groove. The first end projection of a first partition member of the plurality of partition members is alternately receivable in the at least one wall groove of the vehicle cargo area, in the at least one first end groove of at least one other partition member of the plurality of partition members, or in the second end groove of the at least one other partitioned member.

Abstract: A temporary, disposable bulkhead disposed within a refrigerated structure such as a refrigerated cargo trailer for separating frozen product from non-frozen product and maintaining the integrity of both types of product includes a pair of pivotally attached insulation members with each insulation member including a cavity containing a flexible, inflatable air bag and a measuring device for measuring the interior dimensions of the cargo trailer so that the bulkhead can be cut to fit the interior dimensions whereupon the air bags are inflated for sealing against the cargo trailers' sidewalls and a foam insulation strip extending along the upper side of both insulation members seals against the cargo trailer ceiling thereby creating two separate compartments within the cargo trailer that are airtight sealed from each other for maintaining the integrity and quality of the frozen and non-frozen product throughout the transport and shipping process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with cargo transport. By deploying a cargo transport system constructed from a fiberglass cargo loading grid with one or more cargo restraining latches, the movement of cargo within the trailer or bed of the truck can be more efficiently restrained, thereby minimizing inadvertent exposure of personnel to accidents associated with the movement of the cargo and damage to the cargo during transport. The cargo restraining latch is a spring-loaded, multi-fingered mechanism that is selectively and removably inserted into a portion of the cargo transport system, thereby restraining any undesired movement of the cargo.

Abstract: Corner element for a framework construction for airfreight, for connecting two frame parts (1) that each includes a hollow space (2) to each other, in which the corner element includes a first corner part (4, 5) and a second corner part (6; 8), and in which the first corner part (4, 5) is arranged to be at least partially accommodated in the hollow space (2) of a first frame part (1), and in which the second corner element (6; 8) is arranged to be at least partially accommodated in the hollow space (2) of a second frame part (1); and framework construction having such a corner element, and method of re-manufacturing such a framework construction.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side-by-side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side-by-side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: Stabilizing devices having elongate telescoping tube segments and end clamps. The end clamps of certain of the devices are clamped onto side rails of a cargo bed for segmenting a cargo bed length way. The end clamps of other of the devices are clamped to the tube segments of the first devices for segmenting a cargo bed width way. Thus providing stabilization of segmented loads having length and/or width dimensions less than the length and/or width of the cargo bed.

Abstract: A bulkhead suited for constraining a bulk material within a shipping container. The bulkhead is foldable about a hinge feature, providing for easy manipulation and installation of the bulkhead within the shipping container. The bulkhead is suitable for construction with corrugated cardboard made from materials such as paper or plastic. The bulkhead optionally includes additional features such as a ripcord enabling quick and easy bulk material unloading, and an RFID tag enabling electronic identification and tracking of bulk material contents.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side-by-side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: A new and improved thermal type bulkhead assembly comprises a pair of new and improved thermal type bulkhead members which are adapted to be adjustably positioned with respect to each other in an overlapped mode in the widthwise direction whereby oppositely disposed side edge portions of the pair of bulkhead members can effectively engage the oppositely disposed interior side walls of the refrigerated cargo container, while upper sections of the bulkhead members can flexibly engage the ceiling portion of the refrigerated cargo container. In this manner, the lateral extent or width dimension x of the thermal type bulkhead assembly, as well as the vertical extent or height dimension y of the thermal type bulkhead assembly, can be adjustably varied whereby the thermal type bulkhead assembly of the present invention is effectively universal in structure so as to be capable of being utilized within different refrigerated cargo containers characterized by different internal width and height dimensions.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate the need to fill the panels with foam or other supportive filler material. In still other embodiments, the panels have no fasteners extending through panel so the panels are substantially impervious to moisture. Other embodiments have grooves or similar mounting apparatus disposed around their peripheral edges to which edging such as supports or flexible seals may be mounted. In yet other embodiments, the grooves are arranged so as to permit worn out seals to be quickly and easily replaced without the need to remove mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A template for carrying bulk cargo in an active container. The template includes a folding template body; a template connecting piece and a discharge door, the template body having at least a portion thereof which connects by the connecting piece to form the folding template body; and multiple template locks on the template body, each template lock having a locking bar and a lock head. The template body is fixed to upright post of a doorframe of the container by inserting the locking bars of the template locks into the doorframes. Sealing members are provided on two sides of the template body. The discharge door is located at a lower end of the template body. The template makes it possible to load bulk granule and powdered form goods directly into an existing container, without altering the container, thus reducing manpower and damage to the goods during loading, unloading, and transporting.

Abstract: A truck bed divider apparatus includes a first side frame member, a second side frame member, and side-frame-to-side-frame spacing means connected between the first side frame member and the second side frame member. A pair of partition gates are hingedly connected between the first side frame member and the second side frame member. The partition gates prevent items carried on the truck bed from moving toward the front of the truck bed away from the tailgate. With one embodiment, the respective side frame members are fastened to walls of the truck bed, and respective partition gate are nested within the respective side frame members when the partition gates are not in use. The apparatus of the invention permits positioning of items carried on the truck bed near the end of the bed, near the tailgate, so that the items are easier to reach from the tailgate end of the bed.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: Improved panels suitable for use in bulkhead and partition systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the panels are seamless, one-piece members integrally formed from a single resinous material. In other embodiments, the panels include depressions that obviate the need to fill the panels with foam or other supportive filler material. In still other embodiments, the panels have no fasteners extending through panel so the panels are substantially impervious to moisture. Other embodiments have grooves or similar mounting means disposed around their peripheral edges to which edging such as supports or flexible seals may be mounted. In yet other embodiments, the grooves are arranged so as to permit worn out seals to be quickly and easily replaced without the need to remove mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.

Abstract: A cargo retainer device and method adapted for mounting within a cargo container having an end wall, an opposite parallel pivoted end wall defining a container length therebetween, two opposite parallel side walls defining a container width therebetween, and a floor. The cargo retainer device is adapted to be interposed between cargo in the container and either the end wall, sidewall, or the floor to inhibit movement of the cargo during transit. The cargo container includes a first extension member, a second extension member perpendicularly oriented to the first extension member, and screw threads to facilitate an increase in the first and second extension member lengths to contact against the respective container walls and floor. A lockable element secures the screw threads on the first extension member to restrict theft of the cargo retainer device from the container and addition of a cargo divider assembly can further prevent cargo movement.

Abstract: An adjustable cargo area organizer system for adjustably organizing a cargo area of a vehicle having at least a pair of opposed side walls orientated generally parallel to each other. The adjustable cargo area organizer system includes a partition assembly for portioning the cargo area of a vehicle into compartments. The partition assembly includes at least one panel that has a pair of opposed first end surfaces. Each of the opposed first end surfaces is selectively abuttable against the pair of opposed side walls of the vehicle. The panel has a front surface that has at least one elongated channel extending therein. At least one divider is provided that has an end that is slidably secured in the elongated channel. The divider subdivides one of the compartments of the cargo area into sub-compartments.

Abstract: An improved bulkhead and partition system in which at least two panels are independently attached to mounting members such that each panel can be moved independently. In a preferred embodiment, two bulkheads or panels are slidably attached to separate pairs of ceiling-mounted rails in a refrigerated trailer such that each bulkhead or panel can be independently slid toward the front of a trailer or toward the rear of a trailer to define, in cooperation with a removable center partition wall, a plurality of different cargo areas to be maintained at different temperatures. Alternatively, two bulkheads or panels may advantageously operate without a center partition wall such that the panels may be placed side by side and fastened together to make a full-width bulkhead.

Abstract: A cargo retainer device and method adapted for mounting within a cargo container having an end wall, an opposite parallel pivoted end wall defining a container length therebetween, two opposite parallel side walls defining a container width therebetween, and a floor. The cargo retainer device is adapted to be interposed between cargo in the container and either the end wall, sidewall, or the floor to inhibit movement of the cargo during transit. The cargo container includes a first extension member, a second extension member perpendicularly oriented to the first extension member, and screw threads to facilitate an increase in the first and second extension member lengths to contact against the respective container walls and floor. A lockable element secures the screw threads on the first extension member to restrict theft of the cargo retainer device from the container and addition of a cargo divider assembly can further prevent cargo movement.

Abstract: A rectangular sheet of extruded, twin-walled, fluted plastic fabricated from a polyethylene copolymer is scored with N parallel lines, wherein N is any odd number three (3) or greater. The sheet of plastic is then bent or otherwise configured along the N parallel lines to form N+1 panels. The first and last panels are snapped into place along the opposing sidewalls, respectively, of a shipping container. The intermediate panels are bent into N + 1 2 V-shaped configurations which together will hold the bottom portion of a load of dry particle materials which will be shipped or stored therein. The materials may be loaded and unloaded through parts.

Abstract: A cargo securing system for securing and organizing cargo being carried by a vehicle. The cargo securing system includes at least one divider chain assembly and at least one anchor chain assembly. The anchor chain assembly is mountable on one of the spaced walls. The divider chain assembly is removably couplable to the anchor chain assembly. In an embodiment each of the chain assemblies includes a chain comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of intermediate members alternately linked together.

Abstract: A system of adjustable interlockable panels for assembling a modular unit is provided, which comprises a plurality of rectangular, adjustable interlockable panels. Each panel has four edges: a first edge comprises a male sliding interlock, and a third, opposite edge comprises a female sliding interlock; a second edge comprises one or more adjustment slots; and an opposite, fourth edge, is a straight edge. The adjustment slots in the second edge are: parallel to the first and third edges; of a sufficient width to tightly accommodate any of the other panels in the system; and each slot extends between about ¼ and ¾ of the way into the panel. The male sliding interlock on a first panel is complementary to the female sliding interlock on a second panel in the system.

Abstract: A cargo compartment organizer for providing an easily assembled and disassembled cargo organizer includes a bottom panel, side panels, and a top panel having at least one hinged lid, wherein the bottom, top and side panels are coupled together by resilient tracks. In an alternate embodiment, the bottom panel and side panels include cutouts to accommodate wheel wells such as are commonly found in pick-up style vehicles.

Abstract: A modular truck bed divider system includes a plurality of modular dividers and a plurality of fasteners. The modular divider has a first leg and a second leg which is substantially perpendicular to the first leg. A plurality of openings are formed along the length of the first and second legs. The cross section of the modular divider is preferably the shape of a channel. To install the modular truck bed divider system, a plurality of modular dividers are arranged in a pick-up truck bed in such a fashion that they form a particular set of compartments. Once the compartment configuration is decided upon, the plurality of modular dividers are attached to each other with the plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A cargo barrier device that restrains cargo in a pickup truck bed from tipping or moving longitudinally or laterally. Additionally, if cargo items require complete constraint they can be secured firmly to the transverse member by elastic cords with end hooks that are engaged over the upper flange of the transverse member. This device can be located at either end of the truck bed for convenient accessibility. The cargo barrier device would normally be positioned at the aft end of the truck bed when a truck bed canopy is installed and in the forward end if the truck bed is uncovered. The cargo barrier device is comprised of a transverse member and two fore and aft members attached perpendicularly to the transverse member. These three members firmly abut against the truck bed wheel well and tailgate in the aft position and truck bed wheel well and forward endwall in the forward position.

Abstract: A pickup truck bed organizer and method is disclosed that comprises tubular elements designed to slip into one another so as to be adjustable in length for mating to virtually all models of pickup trucks. Four, five, and six-way connectors include multiple tubular plugs extending therefrom. Leg members that telescopingly interconnect with the tubular plugs can be combined with the connectors to form a wide variety of different frames for the organizer as desired by the pickup truck operator. Locking members are provided for locking/unlocking the frame of the organizer in the selected configuration. The locking members are operable without the need for tools so that the organizer can be installed and uninstalled without the need for tools. One of many benefits/methods of the organizer is the ability to load cargo in the pickup truck bed directly over the rear wheels so as to use the cargo to increase traction of the pickup truck. Rubber feet are utilized on the feet and arms so as to protect the pickup bed.

Abstract: A cargo load dividing apparatus utilizing a pivotal gate which pivots from the side of the vehicle to extend generally transversely into a cargo area. The gate is lockable into the transverse position by engaging a gate locking assembly with the floor of the vehicle. Embodiments include those having metallic, cushioned and airbag surfaces adjacent the cargo. Systems in using plurality of gates on a single vehicle can use one or more gates extending partially along with width of the vehicle. Gates may be pivoted into a locked transversed position or be pivoted into a position adjacent the side wall of the vehicle.

Abstract: An easily adjustable apparatus for dividing and stabilizing cargo in the bed of a pick-up type vehicle, or the like. The embodiment comprises four main components: Two primary lateral assemblies (20), one-center locking swivel hinge (28), two tangential arm locking assemblies (35), and two tangential arm assemblies (45). The two primary lateral assemblies (20), and tangential arm assemblies (45), are extendible and fitted with end plates to engage any type of surface of the four interior bed walls. The two primary lateral assemblies (20), are connected with a center locking swivel hinge (28), locking the two primary lateral assemblies (20), in the desired position. Each tangential arm locking assembly (35), is welded to a primary lateral assembly (20), and locks the tangential arm assembly (45), to any desired position. This apparatus has four positions to secure cargos and requires no attachment to any surfaces in the interior of the beds and is collapsible for easy storage.

Abstract: An interlocking panel truck bed liner comprises a horizontal grid base formed in a solid planar rectangular configuration. The base has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes coupling devices to permit affixation to the floor of a truck bed. The upper surface has a plurality of perpendicularly intersecting, rectangular-shaped horizontal grooves. Four vertical sidewall liners are each formed in a solid planar rectangular configuration with a front surface and a rear surface. The rear surface of each sidewall liner includes coupling devices to permit vertical affixation to the sidewalls and tailgate of a truck. The front surface of each sidewall liner includes vertical grooves positioned in alignment with the grooves in the grid base. A plurality of interlocking panels are each formed in a planar rectangular configuration. Each panel has two identical surfaces. The panels are positioned vertically in an operative orientation and include a plurality of coupling devices.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inverted V-shaped bulkhead void filler having a novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, fastener for filling empty spaces in a cargo area during shipping. The bulkhead void filler has first and second rigid panels of a sandwich-type construction attached by the fastener at an upper end of each of the panels. To form the novel non-pivotable, but disengagable, fastener, the upper end of the second panel fits snugly against and is attached to a portion of a core of the first panel, and a portion of the first panel overlaps and is attached to the second panel.

Abstract: A cargo container comprising a container body defining an interior cargo space, a flexible and expandable liner secured inside the container body, a bulkhead positioned in the container body and held against the liner, and bracing apparatus to brace the bulkhead in the cargo container. A first embodiment of the bracing apparatus includes a plurality of vertical beams connected to a floor of the container body, horizontally spaced apart and vertically extending upward against the bulkhead; and a multitude of cross beams connected to the vertical beam to held hold those beams upright. A second embodiment of the bracing apparatus includes a plurality of upwardly extending straps and a plurality of laterally extending straps.

Abstract: A sectional van trailer including a plurality of van sections or cargo compartments which are secured to a trailer frame provides advantages when moving both household goods and/or commercial freight. The van sections may be individually removed and left at a location for loading or unloading providing weather-tight individual containers for the goods disposed therein. When interconnected, each van section may remain an individual compartment or may be joined with one or more adjacent van sections to form a continuous van body. A tractor mounted hoist apparatus is provided to allow a lone truck operator to move the van sections between the ground, and the trailer frame, a storage stand, or a truck frame. Since the individual van sections may be removed from a trailer, stored, and resecured to a different trailer frame, efficient transportation of both household goods and commercial freight by truck to a final destination is possible.

Abstract: A collapsible bracing structure for bracing a load against shifting a surface bearing the load, including a pair of upright side frames extending longitudinally of the load-bearing surface and a plurality of elongated cross-braces each having opposite ends and extending laterally to the side frames to retain the side frames in an upright position. Manually operable, rotatable latches are provided for releasably attaching the opposite ends of each of the elongated braces to each of the side frames to define a rigid block having a bottom surface engaging the surface bearing the load and at least one upright load-engaging face.

Abstract: A liner for a cargo container and a method of installing a liner inside a cargo container. The liner comprises an inflatable body and left and right connecting strips that are connected to the liner body. The left connecting strip extends along and laterally projects outside a bottom left edge of the liner body, and the right connecting strip extends along and laterally projects outside a bottom right edge of the liner body. The liner is placed inside the container, with the left connecting strip positioned on the container floor adjacent the left side wall of the container, and with the right connecting strip positioned on the container floor adjacent the right side wall of the container. These two connecting strips are then releasably clamped to the container floor, for example by securely nailing wooden slats to the container floor, over the connecting strips. Also disclosed is a method of fluidizing a bulk cargo inside a lined cargo container to facilitate unloading the cargo from the container.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable, cargo-retaining header wall is provided which serves to vertically, transversely, and securely span the interior space between opposed walls of a polygonal cargo-receiving container such as a truck trailer or railroad boxcar to prevent cargo shifting beyond the header wall. The header wall preferably includes: a bottom rollered lattice structure composed of a plurality of interconnected bars spaced just closely enough to prevent cargo movement therethrough; a jacking member; and a driving assembly mounted to the lattice structure and receiving the jacking member for incrementally moving the jacking member, the assembly having an operating lever.

Abstract: Fixtures supportable in a containerized unit for compartmentalizing the container into predetermined areas for storage and shipment of non-stackable articles at one or more levels within the container. A series of vertical support hangers are releasably connected to a longitudinally-extending horizontal top ledge within the container at opposite sides at predetermined spaced longitudinal intervals such that all the vertical load is supported by the ledge. Each of the vertical support hangers is provided with a releasable ledge-engaging C-clamp for gripping the ledge and a series of vertically-spaced pairs of slots for supporting horizontal support beams at predetermined levels by opposite vertical support hangers. Beam supporting connectors are positioned to support planar decking on the horizontal support beams at predetermined levels for compartmentalizing the interior of the container depending upon the article to be stored and shipped.

Abstract: A partition for a cargo carrier (1) for bulk freight. The cargo carrier is provided with an unloading opening (3) closable by a door (4') or board at the location of a partition to be positioned at the inner side thereof. The partition includes a number of profiles (8) to be positioned horizontally across the unloading opening (3) in superposed relation into two supports (4). The supports (4) are provided at the location of the walls of the cargo carrier and extend perpendicular to the plane of the unloading opening (3). Each of the supports (4) includes a plate (4) the height of which corresponds substantially with the height of the partition. The plate (4) is placed against the inner wall of the cargo carrier and has parallel to the plane of the wall of the cargo carrier a dimension such that the bulk freight urges the plate (4) against said wall by a sufficient force as to hold the plate (4) by friction.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a vehicle having an open-topped cargo carrying compartment with first and second side walls which includes first and second elongated side rails attached to the side walls, respectively, and first and second connectors mounted on the first and second side rails, respectively, for movement along the associated side rail. The connectors can be locked in position along their associated side rails. First and second retainers are coupled to the first and second connectors, respectively, for movement with the connectors and the retainers are adapted to extend into the cargo-carrying compartment. Each of the retainers can retain one side of a divider in position within the cargo-carrying compartment.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an anchor for cargo carts wherein transported carts are restrained against movement within a cargo compartment. The anchor consists of a jack type implement utilizing a screw interconnecting telescoping tubular sections wherein the anchor includes a fitting attachable to permanently installed cargo control track within the cargo compartment. The anchor is formed of economically producible components, and is readily attached to, or removed from, the track by orienting the telescoping sections in a predetermined manner to the track.

Abstract: A cargo shoring device and foot assembly therefor is disclosed. The foot assembly includes a body formed for mounting to a cargo support member, an extensible element movably mounted to the body and carrying a wall engaging foot portion, manually engageable pivotally mounted lever formed and coupled for extension and retraction of the extensible element upon rotation of the lever and a latch element formed in the body to engage the lever when rotated to a position extending the extensible element. By the lever is mounted for movement into and out of engagement with the latch element by manipulating the lever laterally of the plane of rotation of the lever in order to enable manipulation of the lever by one hand of the operator to effect extension of the foot portion, latching and unlatching of the lever and retraction of the foot portion.

Abstract: A cargo container comprising a container body defining an interior cargo space, a flexible and expandable liner secured inside the container body, a bulkhead positioned in the container body and held against the liner, and bracing apparatus to brace the bulkhead in the cargo container. A first embodiment of the bracing apparatus includes a plurality of vertical beams connected to a floor of the container body, horizontally spaced apart and vertically extending upward against the bulkhead; and a multitude of cross beams connected to the vertical beam to held hold those beams upright. A second embodiment of the bracing apparatus includes a plurality of upwardly extending straps and a plurality of laterally extending straps.