Abstract: A cargo door saver (10) having a first member (14A) connected at an approximate 45 degree downward angle to proximal end of a second member (14B) which is connected at distal end at an approximate 45 degree upward angle to a proximal end of a third member (14C). A holder (16) having a holder opening (16A) therethrough is securely attached to a face of the first member (14A). A distal end of a cargo bar (12) is removably insertable into the holder opening (16A). A “U-Shaped” clip (18) is securely attached to a face of the third member (14C). The clip (18) functions to attach the cargo door saver (10) to an E-Track which is attached along a side at the rear of a moving van.

Abstract: A tubular dunnage bar of rectangular cross-section has an inner wall, an outer wall and two side walls. The inner wall has a slot extending lengthwise of the dunnage bar. A channel extends lengthwise within the dunnage bar. The channel has a bottom wall spaced from and parallel to the inner and outer walls of the dunnage bar and side flanges secured to the side walls of the dunnage bar. The channel and the inner wall of the dunnage bar form a pocket. A dunnage strip is received in the pocket and has a nose projecting outwardly through the slot. The channel and the side walls and outer wall of the dunnage bar form a space. The bottom wall of the channel has a trough-shaped, strengthening portion displaced downwardly into the space. The trough-shaped portion of the bottom wall of the channel is arcuate in cross-section and is located midway between the side flanges of the channel.

Abstract: A cargo positioning device comprises an outer tube having a first end with an inner threading for engaging with a first screw. A first end plate is securely attached to the first screw to move therewith. An inner tube has a first end and a second end that is telescopically received in a second end of the outer tube. The first end of the inner tube has an inner threading for threadedly engaging with a second screw. A second end plate is securely attached to the second screw to move therewith. The inner tube further includes a number of longitudinally spaced positioning holes. A pin is removably extended through a transverse hole in the outer tube and one of the positioning holes of the inner tube that is aligned with the transverse hole to thereby secure the inner tube and the second tube together. A fine adjusting device is provided to turn the inner tube and the outer tube that are secured together to cause the screws to move relative to the inner tube and the outer tube.

Abstract: A cargo support includes a pair of sections telescopically displaceable relative to one another. An actuator is mounted on said sections for producing a relative movement of said sections. A locking member is provided for locking the sections in predetermined positions. The actuator includes a gas spring. The locking member includes a shut-off valve connected with the gas spring, wherein when the locking member is in a closed position, the gas spring is locked in a predetermined position and when the locking member is in an open position, the gas spring is permitted to expand and contract.

Abstract: A cargo bar of the type wedged in place in a cargo vehicle to prevent shifting of the cargo. A ratchet mechanism for extending the bar includes an advancement pawl, a release pawl and an eccentric ratchet head acting between the pawls. The ratchet head is connected with the ratchet housing by a pin fitting through an elongated slot. In normal operation, the ratchet head is limited in its movement by a projecting foot contacting the ratchet housing. To effect easy release of the cargo bar, the head can be shifted linearly as allowed by the slot and then pivoted further by the ratchet handle so that an angled surface on the head cams against the holding pawl to release it using the leverage of the handle. Force limitation is achieved by providing an extending collar on one bar which contacts the release pawl to prevent further reciprocation of the ratchet head when the maximum allowed force level is reached.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescopic load beam with an elongated profile element (24) and a telescopic element (26) which is displaceable at the end therein and axially relative thereto wherein provided for releasably fixing a relative position between the profile element (24) and the telescopic element (26) is a locking arrangement (30, 34) which has a retaining lever (34) pivotably arranged on one of the profile element and the telescopic element, and an engagement portion (30) which is formed for co-operation with a retaining groove (38) in the pivotal lever and which is fixed to the other of the profile element and the telescopic element, wherein the pivotal lever (34) is preferably of such a configuration that it can be automatically moved into a locking position by the profile element (24) and the telescopic element (26) being pulled apart.

Abstract: A dunnage rack includes a dunnage bar adapted to receive an insert, where the insert is shaped to support parts for material handling purposes, and includes a cushioning portion, a retainer portion, and an interconnecting portion. The dunnage bar includes a tube section made from a single sheet of material. The tube section has a wall with a face surface and has longitudinally extending first and second rows of L-shaped tabs extending from the face surface that are formed from the material of the wall. The wall has apertures corresponding to locations of the L-shaped tabs. The L-shaped tabs defining a channel on the face surface that is adapted to receive the retainer portion and engage the retainer portion in a longitudinal direction. The L-shaped tabs further define an access opening into the channel for receiving the interconnecting portion of the tube section to structurally support the insert on the face surface.

Abstract: A tailgate movable in horizontal and vertical directions and being operative to (1) lock down loads that are too long to be accommodated within the standard length of the bed of a pickup truck or any other vehicle having a cargo bed with sidewalls, or (2) lock down confined moveable loads that are liable to slide or shift within the truck bed. A motorized chain drive produces the forward and backward horizontal movement of the tailgate thereby securing the total cargo and preventing shifting and sliding of the loads within the truck bed. The drive also produces the vertical movement of the tailgate which, together with the plurality of spring-loaded legs and spread pressure pads, provides a pressure locking system thereby holding down long, uneven cargo loads which are eccentrically loaded relative to the length of the truck bed and preventing torsion or slippage of said loads within the truck bed.

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 bracing device includes a rod slidably received in a tube and having a number of depressions. A level is pivotally secured to the tube and has a pawl for engaging with either of the depressions of the rod. A blade is pivotally secured to the tube and has a bulge for engaging with either of the depressions of the rod. A shaft is slidably received in the tube and engaged with the blade for biasing the bulge to engage with either of the depressions of the rod. The shaft is selectively engaged with the lever for selectively forcing the pawl to secure the rod to the tube.

Abstract: The invention provides a rail cap for use on the wall of the cargo area of a pickup truck. The rail cap includes an elongate main body having first and second portions generally at right angles to one another, and a clamp extending along the main body. The clamp has an elongate element, a first actuator coupling the elongate element to the second portion, and operable to draw the elongate element towards the second portion, and a second actuator coupled to the elongate element and operable to push the elongate element away from the first portion. The rail cap can be assembled on the bed rail of a pickup truck without modifying the bed rail by drilling.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a lateral vehicle restraint tool 10 is described for restraining cargo 8 within a trailer bay 3 in a lateral direction. The tool 10 includes a fastener 12, and a restraint arm 40 integrally joined to the fastener 12. The tool 10 can be releasably affixed to a laterally extending load lock device 2. The load lock 2 is positioned securely laterally between a first and second side wall 4, 6 and the fastener 12 is securely attached thereon. The restraint arm 40 extends from the fastener 12 and presses against one side of the cargo 8. As such, the cargo 8 is restrained from moving in a lateral direction. Optional features include an extension sleeve 40 and a rod 60. The extension sleeve 40 increases the length of the arm 40 and hence the size of the cargo 8 that can be restrained. The rod 60 connects longitudinally spaced tools 10 and thereby restrains longitudinally positioned cargo 8 resting between fore and aft tool 10/load lock 2 combinations.

Abstract: An improved load securing bar for the transport industry includes telescoping tubes, the position of which can be adjusted relative to each other to control the length of the load securing bar for different size environments and different loads. The load securing bar preferably includes both a rough adjustment mechanism for relatively long length adjustments and a fine adjustment mechanism for more precise length adjustments. The fine adjustment mechanism includes a gear and rack assembly which are housed within the telescoping tubes.

Abstract: A new hold-down or retention device comprises a pair of vertical standards bolted or otherwise attached to the cargo bed of a pick-up truck. Preferably, the standards are located near to the cab end of the cargo bed but spaced therefrom. A cross-member is adjustably attached to the standards and extends therebetween. By placing one end of a long object such as a ladder or scaffold plank under the cross-member and adjusting the cross-member down to retain the object to the bed, the object is easily tightly retained to the truck cargo bed even when the object is three or more times the length of the cargo bed.

Abstract: A cargo bar equipped with an adjustable mechanism for limiting the force that can be exerted by a ratchet that serves to secure the cargo bar in place extending between opposing surfaces of a truck body. The ratchet mechanism extends one of the two in-line bars of the cargo bar. The other bar is carried on a plunger. A compression spring is located between the plunger and ratchet housing to compress when the ratchet handle is reciprocated to wedge the cargo bar in place. A stop moves with the plunger to a position where the stop interferes with actuation of the ratchet handle when the spring has been compressed to an extent coincident with the desired maximum force. The stop is adjustable to vary the force limitation.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for securing a load on the flat bed of a truck having sidewalls or other vehicle having a like cargo area. One exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a base member having rods extending substantially vertically therefrom. Adjustable side connectors are coupled to the base member at one or both sides of the base member in order to secure the base member to the side walls of the flat bed. A slide bar is adjustably displaced along the length of the rods to adapt to loads of varying height. The slide bar serves to secure and to stabilize the load. A fastener directs the slide bar against the load and toward the base member. Thus, the slide bar acts in a clamp-like manner to secure a load within the flat bed area of a vehicle. The present invention further comprises extension elements which enable the side connectors to be engaged to the sidewalls of the flat bed at varying heights depending on the construction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A frame assembly for shipment of dunnage includes a frame for supporting the dunnage. A bar and latch arrangement releasably secures the dunnage in the frame. The bar and latch arrangement includes a bar mounted on the frame for swinging movement in a direction toward the dunnage. A latch has a latch bolt mounted on the bar for movement from a retracted to an extended position. A rack is mounted on the frame in a position adjacent to the latch bolt when the bar is in the dunnage retaining position. The rack has a plurality of teeth aligned in the direction of bar movement. The latch bolt is engageable in any of the spaces between the teeth when the latch bolt is in its extended position to hold the bar in the dunnage retaining position.

Abstract: A partition system for the bed of a utility vehicle includes a divider frame with first and second opposing side edges and a bottom edge. At least one extendible bumper extends from the first opposing side edge of the divider frame. At least one opposing bumper extends from the second opposing side edge, and at least one storage container is mounted to the divider frame. Preferably the divider is in frictional engagement with the sides of the bed of the utility vehicle and includes a plurality of mounted storage containers. In some embodiments, the frictional engagement is achieved with spring biased bumpers, and in other embodiments handle and gear arrangements are used. The divider is removable and may be placed in a predetermined location to act as a mobile storage container. A parallel brace may be used to hold subpanels in place between the divider frame and the brace. Additionally storage containers may be mounted on the removable subpanels.

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 retractable securement apparatus and system for securing cargo to a support structure to prevent undesired relative movement between the cargo and the support. The apparatus comprises a strap contained in an elongate tubular member that is a component of one or both of the cargo or the support structure. One way strap stops fix ends of the strap relative to the tubular member yet allow the strap to be extended from a normally retracted position to an extended position in which has hook members on one or both ends of the straps secure the cargo to the support. The apparatus is particularly suited for securing ladders, hand trucks and wheelbarrows and the like to pick up truck racks or racks for standard automobiles.

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 cargo load-lock includes a base with a sleeve extending therefrom and a biasing element located in the sleeve. The biasing element includes a spring arm and a piece of compressible material. A portion of one surface of the base is covered with adhesive. In use, a restraining bar, such as a 2.times.4, is positioned with its ends in the sleeves of two opposing load-locks. The adhesive is then removed from the base and the load-locks are affixed to the sides of the cargo area of the vehicle. As installed, the biasing element exerts a force along the length of the restraining bar and helps hold it in place. Alternatively, straps can be laced through the handles to restrain the load.

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 beam assembly is formed from a hollow beam member which has a pair of slidable channel units installed therein and extend from the opposite ends thereof. The ends of the channel units have guide shoes forming latching assemblies pivotally supported thereon, each guide shoe having a spring loaded lock key mounted pivotally mounted thereon. A pair of tracks are spaced from each other in opposing relationship by a distance equal to the longitudinal extent of the beam member. The tracks have a plurality of aligned apertures and C-shaped runners running along their longitudinal extent. The lock keys of the beam member each has a pair of fingers extending therefrom which fit into a pair of adjacent track apertures. The fingers may be locked in place in the opposing track apertures by the spring action of their associated springs and may be withdrawn from the apertures by way of a tab formed thereon.

Abstract: An adjustable cargo retention bar assembly for securing cargo within a cargo hold. The assembly includes a rigid beam having a rod inserted through the beam. The rod is movably adjustable with respect to the beam and is provided with a surface for contacting and securing the cargo. The assembly also provides a stop to prevent the rod from moving once the surface is positioned against the cargo.

Abstract: A crossbar device includes an outer tube with an inner tube retractably received in the outer tube. An adjusting device is connected to the outer tube and has two pawl members pivotally connected therein which has a connecting member connected therebetween. The connecting member is actuated by an actuating member which is movably connected to the adjusting device. The adjusting device has a handle to which the two pawl members are pivotably connected thereto and the two pawl members are disengagably engaged with the inner tube. A pin is connected to the handle and located below one of the pawl members so that when pulling the actuating member to release the connecting member, and pushing the handle, the pawl members are pivoted and disengaged from the inner tube so that the inner tube is freely moved corresponding to the outer tube. The pin prevents the lower pawl member from engaging with the inner tube by gravity.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved adjustable and vertically lockable decking system for use in supporting freight in a cargo vessel wherein the vessel has opposing side walls. The system includes at least one pair of elongated strips, each of the pair adapted to be mounted vertically on each of the opposing walls. Each of the strips comprises a plurality of vertically spaced apertures. There is also provided a horizontally oriented support assembly being horizontally adjustable in length so as to span a width of the vessel between the opposing side walls. The assembly is pivotally connected at opposing ends thereof to a latching assembly.

Abstract: An auxiliary cargo clamp for securing cargo inside a containing device, such as the cargo bed of a truck, having a cargo space defined by a floor, upwardly extending sidewalls and a roof. The cargo clamp comprises a brace that is attached to a preexisting cargo clamp, and includes a slot and pin for mounting to the preexisting cargo clamp, a spring loaded slide that prevents movement along the preexisting cargo clamp when force is applied, and nail securing holes pin for attachment to auxiliary load securing material.

Abstract: A thermoformed thermoplastic truck bedliner has at least one pair of under-cut load restraint pockets formed by portions of opposed bedliner sidewalls. The pockets are recessed from the sidewall so that a load restraining member such as a 2.times.4 beam may be pressed downwardly to be snapped into engagement with the pockets. The pockets support the boards in a horizontal orientation, with the wide dimension of the board extending from front to back within the liner to give greater board stiffness against loads shifting from front to back. The pockets may be formed in either under the rail bedliners or in over the rail bedliners. In an alternative embodiment, each under-cut pocket is formed in a cross shape such that a board may be positioned horizontally or vertically.

Abstract: A bar system for attachment to the box of a pickup truck for securing various items in the box in a stabilized manner. The bar system includes (a) an elongated bar which includes an elongated slot, (b) mounting brackets secured to opposite ends of the bar, with at least one of the brackets being adjustably mounted, and including a bolt for securing each bracket to the box; and (c) at least one tie-down bracket carried by the bar and being movable along the bar. The bar system strengthens the box and also provides convenient and safe tie-down locations to secure and stabilize items carried in the box.

Abstract: Cargo lock blocks are slidably mounted on a cargo restraining bar and have two oppositely directed cargo engaging surfaces, one arcuate and the other with two surface portions at right angles, for selective engagement with a complimentary cargo surface. The lock blocks can be used with cargo of different configurations.

Abstract: An accessory lock device which when combined with a pre-existing load-bracing bar, will stabilize a cargo load in a much more secure manner. Thus eliminating shifting of the load in substantially any direction, namely forward, rearward, or sideways.

Abstract: A tube of a cargo positioning frame is made of a plate. The plate has a plurality of positioning holes and a plurality of upper chamfer angled holes. Each of the upper chamfer angled holes communicates with the respective positioning hole. The plate is bent to form the tube.

Abstract: A new gate attachment for mounting to the side walls of a load bed of a vehicle. The inventive device includes an elongate upper cross bar and an elongate lower cross bar spaced apart from the upper cross bar. A plurality of spaced apart elongate ribs are extended between the upper and lower cross bars. A pair of insertion arms are extended from the upper cross bar. Each of the insertion arms has a lower terminal end which are adapted for insertion into a post hole of side wall of load bed of a vehicle.

Abstract: A securing device (10) for cargo (12) in a utility vehicle (13), such as a pickup truck (14), a trailer truck (16) and the like, of the type having a cargo carrying compartment (18) defined by a floor (20) and opposite side walls (22). The securing device (10) comprises a cross rail (24). An assembly (26) is for rigidly holding the cross rail (24) laterally between the side walls (22) of the cargo carrying compartment (18) in the utility vehicle (13). An assembly (28) on the cross rail (24) is for engaging the cargo (12) within the cargo carrying compartment (18), so as to retain the cargo (12) in a selected position upon the floor (20), to prevent longitudinal and lateral movement of the cargo (12).

Abstract: A cargo positioning device includes an outer tube having a base fixed to an end thereof, a rack-like inner tube having an end slidably received in the outer tube, a gear rotatably supported by the base and meshed with the rack-like inner tube, a handle having an end pivotally connected to the base, and a catch member releasably engaged with a ratchet wheel that is formed on a side of the gear. The handle can be retained in either a first retaining position to prevent from rotation of the gear or a second retaining position to allow rapid outstretching or retraction of the inner tube away from or into the outer tube. The handle is also operable to allow outstretching of the inner tube.

Abstract: The load restraining system for refrigerated vehicles having insulated ceiling/roof structures. The ceiling/roof is provided with a downwardly facing ceiling surface having a multiplicity of sockets spaced substantially throughout the ceiling. Vertically extendible poles have a projection on the upper end for engaging a socket and thereby locating the upper end of the pole against horizontal movement in any direction. The lower end of each pole has a foot for engaging the floor in a manner to inhibit horizontal movement in any direction. Numerous poles can be positioned throughout the refrigerated vehicle at virtually infinitely variable locations to restrain loads of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A rectangular cargo retaining beam and anchoring track system has anchoring tracks with horizontally and vertically oriented slots on opposed cargo receptacle walls and beams having telescopically adjustable length and ends with hooks for engaging opposed slots. In the engaged position, at least one of the hooks is latched in place by a pivotal latching member which fills the length of the slot to prevent release of the hook unless the latching member is pivoted to disengage the slot. Protected, positive access for manual actuation and release of the latching member is provided at the long face of the rectangular beam so that the beam can be installed and released with the long axis either horizontal or vertical at the discretion of the user, without risk of the release mechanism being blocked by shifting cargo and, with the anchoring tracks being installed either vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A load securing device is used with a support bar to secure a load, for example, in a truck trailer. The load securing device includes a load abutting member that abuts against a side of the load. A mounting member is coupled to the load abutting member for removably and adjustably mounting to the support bar. The mounting member includes an open region for receiving the support bar and having a notch on a bottom portion thereof for engaging the support bar. A spring member is coupled to the mounting member proximate the open region and is biased against the support rod when the support rod is received in the open region. The spring member includes a support bar receiving region for receiving the support bar opposite the notch in the bottom portion of the open region. The load abutting member is preferably angled with respect to the mounting member such that the spring member and the mounting member provide a self-locking mechanism.

Abstract: A crossbar device includes an outer tube with an inner tube retractably received in the outer tube, an adjusting device disposed to the outer tube and having two pawl members pivotally disposed therein which has a connecting member connected therebetween and the connecting member is actuated by an actuating member disposed to the adjusting device. A pressing member is movably received in the adjusting device and has an end thereof engaged with one of the pawl member so that when pushing the pushing member downwardly, the pawl members are pivoted and disengaged from an toothed surface of the inner tube so that the inner tube is freely moved corresponding to the outer tube.

Abstract: A dunnage bar construction comprises an elongated tubular bar of rectangular cross-section having an elongated slot in the inner wall thereof. A reinforcement for the tubular bar comprises an elongated channel extending lengthwise within the bar. The channel has a bottom wall spaced from the inner slotted wall and side flanges welded to the side walls of the tubular bar. The channel and the slotted inner wall define a pocket for a dunnage strip. The dunnage strip has a nose portion projecting through the slot. The reinforcement also includes an elongated brace of inverted, generally U-shape extending lengthwise within the space beneath the channel. The brace has a base in full surface-to-surface contact with and secured to the bottom wall of the channel. The brace has side flanges extending from the base into contact with the tubular bar at the intersections of the outer wall and side walls of the tubular bar.

Abstract: A cargo load bracing bar comprises first, outer and second, inner telescoping tubular members, a housing attached to the outer tubular member, a pinion gear and actuating ratchet handle, having a spring-biased ratchet member mounted thereon, respectively rotatably and pivotally mounted upon the housing, and a gear rack attached at one end thereof to the inner tubular member while the opposite end of the gear rack is slidably disposed upon the outer tubular member. An angle bracket is mounted upon the housing, and a spring-biased pawl member is slidably disposed upon the gear rack and operatively associated with the angle bracket. The pawl member and the ratchet member are normally engaged with the pinion gear so as to achieve the ratcheting extension of the gear rack and the inner tubular member with respect to the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A retaining bracket is adapted to prevent an end portion of a cargo support beam supported between a pair of opposite walls of a cargo compartment from becoming dislodged. A plate is provided with an aperture and configured to permit the end portion of a cargo beam to pass therethrough and cooperate with a slot in an E-track mounted to a wall of a cargo compartment. A pair of spaced apart tabs are configured to cooperate with a respective slot on opposite sides of a slot in which a cargo beam end portion is cooperating. A pair of spaced apart flanges are configured to receive a beam end portion therebetween. A locking pin is configured to be removably inserted within flange apertures and an aperture in beam end portion to prevent the cargo beam from dislodging from its cooperating slot.

Abstract: A shift stick device including an outer pipe that has a first foot receiving end and a first axial foot hole. An adjustment mechanism is positioned over the outer pipe and has a movable arm. An inner pipe is received within the outer pipe when passed through the adjustment mechanism. The inner pipe has a plurality of axial holes and a second foot receiving end. A toothed rack is coupled to the inner pipe with a hitch pin. The rack has a pair of ears at one end that overlap the inner pipe and couple to the pipe. Included are a pair of foot pads with each positioned in the first and second foot receiving end of each pipe. Each foot pad is coupled within each pipe. Each foot pad is in contact with one of a pair of sidewalls of a pick-up truck bed. The adjustment mechanism has the rack positioned within and capable of moving the inner pipe in and out of the outer pipe. The adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the device between the sidewalls of the truck bed.

Abstract: A pick-up bed rail assembly for a truck box includes a pair of elongate rails which are mounted to the sides of a truck box. A telescoping cross member is received in each elongate rail and moves along the rails by means of a plurality of rollers positioned between the cross member and the rails. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the cross bar to the rails in order to prevent cargo theft. The locking mechanism includes a knob which is freely rotatable when the mechanism is locked.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing cargo during transport in a cargo hold wherein the cargo is centerloaded to provide adequate air circualtion and to distribute the weight. Centerloading leaves small voids and large voids between the walls of the cargo space and the walls of the cargo space. Inflatable deflatable bags are placed in the small voids and expandable braces are also positioned in the larger voids. The braces feature two blocks, one block on the end of a threaded shaft opposite the other block. A speed nut on the threaded shaft is turned to adjust the position of between the two blocks. The bags are flexible plastic with a valve for admitting air into the bag and a separate cap for releasing the air conveniently and quickly.

Abstract: A one-piece dunnage bar for a dunnage rack of the type used to store and transport parts within an automotive factory. The dunnage bar includes integral inner and outer C-shaped portions roll-formed from a single piece of structural metal. The inner and outer portions each include overlying wall segments that cooperate to define the mouth of the C shape. The thickness of each of these wall segments is one-half of the thickness of the remainder of the walls so that the pancaked wall segments have a combined thickness approximately the same as that of the remaining walls.

Abstract: Specification discloses a dunnage bar for a dunnage rack of the type used to store and transport parts within an automotive factory. The dunnage bar includes an outer C-shaped bar and an inner T-shaped bar both roll-formed from structural metal. The inner bar is closely received within and spot-welded to the outer bar. The stem of the inner bar engages the outer bar opposite the mouth and includes spaced webs permitting a welding fixture to be inserted through the mouth and between the webs. The cross arms of the inner bar also engage the outer bar and include spacer webs at their terminal edges to space the inner bar from the mouth of the outer bar.

Abstract: A truck cargo locking system that provides for cargo securement through the use of a device consisting of a spring loaded partitioning apparatus using slidable members and a specially adapted locking mechanism to provide rapid and optimal tension adjustments for installation. A pair of bracing plates buttress against the truck bed sides, and are surfaced with rubber padding each side to protect the vehicle surfaces. The bracing plates are tensioned with springs, and retaining pins maintain the integrity of the slidable parts while not in use. A locking device is pivotally affixed to one slidable member, and fixes the overall length of the sliding members by engaging between two detentes, or slightly angled, dulled teeth that appear in regularly spaced intervals along a row atop the other slidable member.