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 cargo stabilizing device has a channel member with studs extending from one wall to engage keyhole-shaped holes spaced a certain distance apart in a support. A movable member can slide in the channel member and has teeth that can be engaged by a panel on the channel member to lock the movable member in any of the more closely spaced positions defined by the spacing between the teeth. The movable member has a further adjustable member with a surface that engages the cargo to hold it in place. The adjustable member can be moved to any position within a range at least as long as the distance between the teeth on the movable means. Selection of the holes into which to engage the studs, and selection of a specific tooth, and setting the adjustable member allows the surface of the latter to be placed at any point in the entire range of positions possible within the locations available in the entire set of holes in the support.

Abstract: A truck bed divider is provided and consists of two arm members extending axially outwardly from a connector in which each of the arm members has a suction cup on outer end to engage with sidewalls of a rear deck of a pickup truck to restrain cargo therein.

Abstract: The device comprises a pair of poles of tubular configured material such as aluminum, thin wall steel, plastic or the like which have a close telescoping engagement. Positioned at the distal ends of each pole is a suction cup constructed of pliable material such as rubber, plastic or the like. On the inside end of the inner telescoping pole is positioned a disk of plastic or the like material. The disk is rotatably attached to the end of the inside pole by a screw or the like. The attachment of the disk is off center whereby when the disk is rotated relative to the outer pole at least a portion of its outer periphery contacts the inner wall of the outer pole. The flexibility of the suction cup at its attachment to the pole allows the pole to be extended between two adjacent surfaces which are not necessarily parallel.

Abstract: A cargo shoring bar which extends between slotted tracks on the opposite side walls of a truck body. A pair of telescoping tubes have an internal screw and nut mechanism which allows the tubes to be extended and retracted by threaded action when they are turned relative to one another in opposite directions. An end fitting on one tube fits closely in a slot on one track and the opposite slot receives a cylindrical peg on the end of the other tube. Its cylindrical shape allows the peg to turn in its slot so that the tube which carries it can be turned to tightly wedge the shoring beam between the tracks. Optional hoops are fixed at one end to one tube and at the other end to a sleeve fitted closely on the other tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a latch assembly for a cargo bar of the type having at least two relatively displaceable members. A pivotally mounted handle is used to extend the members in opposite directions to engage in compression the opposite walls of a cargo container. The latch assembly includes a housing having a latch element which is pivotally mounted by a pivot pin to the housing. The latch element is spring biased toward a latched position at which the latch element is in latching engagement with the handle of the extending means. The pivotal mount for the latch element is provided with clearance to enable displacement of the latch element relative to the pivot pin, and the housing is formed with a cap portion positioned proximate the latch for area-to-area support of the top of the latch element upon displacement of the latch relative to the pivot pin. The latch assembly also includes a ramp formed toward the base of the latch element to provide a method for easy release of the latch element.

Abstract: A brace for securing cargo inside a containing device, such as the cargo bed of a truck, includes a first cylindrical pole with mounting brackets at opposite ends of the pole for engaging the sidewalls of the container. The cargo brace is selectively adjustable along its lengthwise axis to decrease or increase its length. Furthermore, the mounting brackets are pivotally connected to the pole to permit the brace to be installed at a selected orientation to the sidewalls. In another embodiment, the aforementioned brace includes a T-connector which is mounted arond the first pole and further includes a second pole which is engaged to the T-connector and which is perpendicular to the first pole. The second pole includes a mounting bracket which engages another sidewall or floor of the container. In another embodiment, a sleeve, having flanged ends which are perpendicular to the sleeve, and a handle, is mounted about the first pole to secure the cargo in the container.

Abstract: A restraining bar for use on pickup trucks and the like for clamping between the two sidewalls of the truck bed to restrain articles which otherwise would tend to drift around and/or fall over if not adequately retained. The restraining bar is comprised of first and second telescoping members, each having a friction pad at the distal end thereof for being forced against and frictionally retained by respective sidewalls of a pickup truck bed. Connected to the inner end of the smaller member of the telescoping pair is a spring member operable by an operating lever which, when in an upper or spring uncompressed position, is free to slide within the larger of the two telescoping members, though when pushed downward toward a spring compressed position will first engage and lock against interior opposing walls of the larger of the two telescopic members, and thereafter compress the spring, ultimately reaching an over center position to be self retaining.

Abstract: Disclosed is a latch assembly for a cargo bar of the type having at least two relatively displaceable members. A pivotally mounted handle is used to extend the members in opposite directions to engage in compression the opposite walls of a cargo container. The latch assembly includes housing having a latch element which is pivotally mounted by a pivot pin to the housing. The latch element is biased toward a latched position at which the latch element is in latching engagement with the handle of the extending bar assembly. The pivotal mount for the latch element is provided with clearance to enable displacement of the latch element relative to the pivot pin, and the housing is formed with a cap portion positioned proximate the latch for support of the latching force on the latch upon displacement of the latch relative to the pivot pin. The latch assembly also includes a ramp formed toward the base of the latch element to provide a method for easy release of the latch element.

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 supporting device, preferably a partition-like member, is constructed for insertion in the interior of a cargo transporting container, such as a truck freight car, or marine cargo carrier, to support the cargo during movement of the container. The partition or bulkhead is constructed of any suitable stiff material and has positioned upon it a pair of foot assemblies at opposite edges disposed to frictionally engage opposite inner walls of the container. One of these foot assemblies includes an adjustable mechanism disposed to move a wall engaging bearing element or pad automatically against the container walls, to apply an increased bearing force to such walls, and to lock the foot assembly, and consequently lock the cargo support device, in a fixed position inside the container against the cargo.

Abstract: An extendible brace or dunnage bar for stabilizing cargo items within the interior of a cargo transport vehicle, the invention provides a simple, reliable and inexpensive device capable of rapid positioning relative to an object which is to be braced against movement. In a first embodiment, an elongate bar is received within a rectangular casing and is provided with spur-like elements on the free end of the bar for engaging an interior wall of a freight car. The rectangular casing is provided with a threaded collar which receives a threaded rod displaceable longitudinally of the elongate bar to cause extension or contraction of the brace on rotation of the rod. The rod terminates at its free end with a freely mounted foot plate adapted to engage a freight car wall opposite the first-mentioned wall or a surface of a cargo item itself, the rod being rotated to mount the brace therebetween through use of a tool such as a wrench in engagement with a nut permanently joined to the rod adjacent to the foot plate.

Abstract: A load retainer assembly for bracing loads in a load containing vehicle including a pair of shoes each adapted to receive the ends of a wooden bracing member, e.g., a wooden two-by-four, a pair of end plates, one end plate being attached directly to one of the shoes, and a screw adjustably connecting the other end plate to the other shoe. When the ends of the wooden bracing member are placed in the shoes, movement of the screw extends the overall distance between the end plates whereby the load retainer may be mounted in the load container vehicle with the wooden bracing member extending between the opposed side walls of the vehicle and across the load and being held firmly in place by the engagement of the end plates with the opposed side walls of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vertical bulkhead is constructed for insertion in the interior of a cargo transporting vessel such as a truck, freight car, or marine cargo carrier to support the cargo during movement of the vessel. The bulkhead is constructed of any suitable stiff material and has positioned upon it a pair of pads or bearing elements at opposite edges disposed to frictionally engage opposite inner walls of the vessel. One of these pads is mounted on an adjustable mechanism disposed to move the pad horizontally and to lock it and consequently lock the bulkhead in a fixed position inside the vessel against the cargo.

Abstract: A load stabilizer assembly for use in a pickup truck includes a pair of mutually telescoping beam members which span the bed of the truck and restrain cargo therein by engaging opposite sidewalls of the bed. A lock plate is loosely coupled in sliding relation around one of the beam members, and has a slip opening through which the beam projects. The slip opening is large enough to permit the lock plate to be moved from an upstanding vertical orientation in which the lock plate is freely movable along the length of the beam, to an inclined position wherein the lock plate is seized in binding engagement with the beam member. A lock bolt carried on the other beam member transmits a driving force against the lock plate whereby compression forces are induced within the beam members as they are driven into engagement with the opposite sidewalls of the cargo compartment.

Abstract: A self adjustable spring-loaded brace for use in securing large objects such as cargo within a ship's hold is described consisting of a section of metal tubing with a specialized fitting at one end and at the other end a unitary spring-loaded plunger-cartridge assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a brace for less than full load cargo in trucks, vans or other vehicles. It effectively prevents the cargo from shifting around in the vehicles, while at the same time it is easily removable and readily collapsible into a relatively small package for easy carrying and storage. Longitudinal side rails and lateral arms are extensible via a ratchet mechanism to fit any size cargo area. Similarly, the height of the brace is adjustable by varying the length of the legs which bear upon the cargo area floor. The use of legs to support the cargo brace eliminates the need for any springs in the side rails and lateral arms, thereby preventing them from damaging the vehicle walls and enabling it to be easily removed. Although designed and intended specifically for use in pick-up trucks of all dimensions, the cargo brace may also be used in boats, airplanes, trains or any other cargo transporting device.