Abstract: A bar lock arrangement that includes a bar of rectangular cross section, a bar lock received on an end of the bar for releasably latching the bar to a frame in a position to secure freight, and a swing arm attached to the bar lock and pivotally mounted to the frame for enabling the bar to be moved from the latched position to a remote position for loading or unloading freight while keeping the bar captive to the frame. The bar lock has a spring-biased latch bolt and a locator pin projecting outwardly of the bar for receipt by a striker plate positioned on the frame opposite the end of the bar when the bar is in the latched position. The striker plate has an aperture for receiving the latch bolt to latch the bar and a slot for receiving the locator pin to guide the latch bolt into the aperture. A cable is attached to the latch bolt to retract the bolt from the aperture to unlatch the bar.

Abstract: A dunnage support bar for supporting and retaining dunnage is formed with a number of longitudinal extending semicircular indented ribs for strengthening the bar and resisting bending. The dunnage bar has a T-shaped channel for slidingly receiving the dunnage, which supports an article to be transported. The bar is formed of at least two members, one folded within another, so as to affix the members together and prevent relative motion.

Abstract: A modular containment system for mounting within a cargo container, the system having a pair of opposing retaining members, transverse members such as beams engaging the retaining members, and adapters interlocked with the retaining members. The adapters are designed to secure the system within recesses in opposing walls of the container, and may have several configurations depending on the method of securing. The system is installed in selected portions of the recesses to secure the cargo at the rear end of the container, or at other locations forward of the rear end.

Abstract: A vehicular trailer includes a platform defining a recess into which articles to be transported are placed. Laterally extending hanger members and longitudinally extending support beams form a cradle for supporting the articles.

Abstract: A freight stacking support apparatus is disclosed for supporting oversized freight above a tailgate of a pickup truck. The apparatus comprises a support beam, a securing bracket with a locking mechanism, a triggering button for activating the locking mechanism, and a receiving bracket, where the brackets are affixed to opposing top rear edges of the side walls of a pickup truck and the ends of the support beam are received in slots in the opposing brackets such that the support beam resides parallel to and above the tailgate. When the apparatus is in position, it allows the user to safely transport freight without damaging the tailgate. In addition, it permits user access to the contents of the pickup truck bed through the pivotable tailgate without lifting or removing the supported freight.

Abstract: A bar lock arrangement that includes a bar having a rectangular cross section and a lateral opening in one side of the bar adjacent to the end of the bar. A saddle has a base and parallel sidewalls spaced from each other to receive the bar end on the base between the sidewalls. An L-shaped latch has a base positioned beneath the saddle base, a leg that extends upwardly from the saddle base adjacent to the saddle sidewalls, and a finger overlying and spaced from the saddle base by a distance corresponding to the cross sectional dimension of the bar end. The latch is pivotally mounted to the saddle beneath the saddle base, and a coil spring is captured between the saddle and latch bases for urging the latch finger to the position overlying the saddle base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container securement bracket. The bracket includes a beam assembly having a first end and a second end, a beam assembly pocket having a top, a bottom, and a back and receiving either of the first end or the second end of the beam assembly, an upper channel spacer securement disposed on the top of the beam assembly pocket, a lower channel spacer securement disposed on the bottom of the beam assembly pocket, an upper channel spacer disposed in the upper channel spacer securement, a lower channel spacer disposed in the lower channel spacer securement, and a projection disposed on the back of the beam assembly pocket and fitting into the recessed area in the sides of the container.

Abstract: A protective liner for a vehicle cargo bed wherein all surfaces of the liner which may be subject to significant impact from cargo striking thereagainst have formed thereupon a plurality of protective ridge members. Opposite sidewall portions of the liner have starkly protruding, vertically extending ribs of a depth sufficient to form load locks for the ends of elongated structure which is positionable across the width of the liner for preventing fore-and-aft movement of cargo placed in the liner. A storage container having ridge members formed on outer surfaces thereof may also be engaged with the load locks in an interfitting and interlocking relationship, to thereby support and affix the storage container against movement in the vehicle cargo bed.

Abstract: A cargo retainer is disclosed for vehicles having a cargo bin which may include a cargo bed, sidewalls, stanchions and roof structure. The retainer is designed to be used as a pair of retainers which are mounted on opposing sidewalls or between the cargo bed and a suitable roof structure. A beam is securely positioned between the pair of retainers and abuts the cargo preventing undesired movement thereof. The length of the beam is sized in relation to the thickness of the retainers and the spacing between the sidewalls or other suitable structures to provide a tight fit between the sidewalls and the beam and retainers. The retainer includes a rigid box open on two sides which is mounted on a rigid block. The wedge is connected to the block. The wedge has a moveable portion which allows the beam end to be pushed over the wedge surface and into the box after which a wedge portion closes off one side of the box to hold an end portion of the beam in the box.

Abstract: A cargo restraint system for the bed of a truck comprising a pair of recess members each secured to opposing truck side walls. A bed liner may also be included in the combination. An elongated stop block being releasably assembled into grooves in said recess members for adjustable movement in said recess members as part of a multi-faceted, but easily disassembled system for cargo restraint for use in trucks, vans, station wagons and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a load retainer and retention means for said load retainer for use in a transport vehicle so that the load retainer can be moved to any desired location within a transport vehicle but cannot be readily removed from said transport vehicle. Further, the retainer can be removably connected to opposing walls of the transport vehicle to provide a partition between different loads and to retain said loads in a particular position. The retainer has three parallel flexible belts that extend from side to side and are interconnected by a rectangular sheet of durable material. Each belt has two ends with hooks thereon. Each belt corresponds with support tracks on either side of the transport vehicle, the support tracks having a series of similar openings therein. The hooks can be inserted within the openings and the belts tightened so that the retainer is held in a fixed position within the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A system to prevent longitudinal lading movement in trailers, containers, boxcars or other freight transport vehicles. A captive crossbar is used to restrain the lading. One end of the crossbar is captured in a guide channel attached to a wall of the transport vehicle. Once the transport vehicle is loaded, a roller device on the captive end of the crossbar enables the operator to position the crossbar along the guide channel easily. The crossbar is then pivoted about the roller assembly to span the loading region of the transport vehicle. As the crossbar is rotated, locking elements on each end of the crossbar engage respective lock receiving apertures defined on each vehicle wall. When the crossbar is not in use it may be stowed within the guide channel, permitting free access to the loading region of the vehicle for the loading and unloading of freight.

Abstract: A dunnage bar system for freight containers utilizing a fixed elongated track cooperable with fittings mounted upon the opposite ends of an elongated bar. The bar fittings including a head captive within the associated track affixed to a neck extending through an elongated slot wherein the fitting may be adjusted along the track length and openings formed in the track selectively cooperate with head projections to lock the fitting against longitudinal track displacement. The dunnage bar fittings are releasable from the track openings by a rotative movement of the head either with, or relative to the bar, and with a relatively movable head a latch is associated therewith locking the fitting head relative to its bar.