Abstract: A lashing aid device for attachment to a corner of a frame encompassing a container is disclosed. The lashing aid device includes a frame fixation unit, a securing surface forming a path for a strap, and a pair of first rims formed on opposite sides of the securing surface to align the path therebetween on the securing surface. The pair of first rims includes one or more lips protruding in a direction perpendicular to the path.

Abstract: An edge guard to provide a barrier between a strap and a load comprising an angled plate, where the angled plate includes a first portion and a second portion that meet at a corner; tabs attached to the first portion of the angled plate, where the tabs receive the strap, and where the strap is positioned between tabs and the angled plate; and bolts to secure tabs to the angled plate.

Abstract: A packaging clip having an end tab that aids in the quick removal of the packaging clip from an end board without damaging either the clip or the end board. The packaging clip can be placed to receive a single end board or to receive adjoining end boards. Each packaging clip is capable of gripping the end board received therein in the event that the fit is too loose. Packaging clips are used for receiving and stabilizing the placement of multiple end boards on a pallet and for the alignment of the ends boards with each other.

Abstract: A transport unit including a plate shaped transport base with cylindrical cargo objects placed there on disposed with their center axes parallel to one another and in at least one layer, wherein the center axes respectively have a distance from one another and wherein enveloping surfaces of adjacent objects are in a line contact with one another, and cargo securing devices configured as tension devices, through which the objects are secured on the base against sliding or rolling. A base which is characterized by an improved utilization of the transport volume and for which the fixation of the objects can be provided in a simply and comfortably, it is provided that tension devices engage a face of the objects and at least each object disposed at an edge of a layer is connected at the face with a tension device in a force transmitting manner.

Abstract: A load securing device for stacked cargo comprises a body member having contact surfaces adapted to engage a side portion of each of a pair of stacked cargo items. One end of a flexible member such as a strap is attached to the body member. The flexible member extends through a space created between the stacked items, with its other end being secured to a carrier supporting the stacked items. Optimally, and when expecting forces to be applied to both sides of the stacked items, a load securing device is placed on either side of the stacked items so that forces arising during the transport of the stacked items are resisted in both directions.

Abstract: The method makes use of four top corner plates (3), four bottom corner plates (4) and five center plates (5). Each plate (3, 4 and 5) has a number of holes (2) that accept and retain swivel connectors (1) and adjustable connector straps (8) that mechanically connect the corner plates (3) and (4) and center plates (5) and in this manner allow for the even restraining of the goods (7) packed on the pallet (14).

Abstract: A load securing device for stacked cargo comprises a body member having contact surfaces adapted to engage a side portion of a cargo item that is stacked on a pair of each of a pair of stacked cargo items. One end of a flexible member such as a strap is attached to the body member. The flexible member extends through a space created between the stacked items or the stacked items and a carrier surface, with its other end being secured to a carrier supporting the stacked items. Optimally, and when expecting forces to be applied to both sides of the stacked items, a load securing device is placed on either side of the stacked items so that forces arising during the transport of the stacked items are resisted in both directions.

Abstract: The method makes use of four top corner plates (3), four bottom corner plates (4) and five centre plates (5). Each plate (3, 4 and 5) has a number of holes (2) that accept and retain swivel connectors (1) and adjustable connector straps (8) that mechanically connect the corner plates (3) and (4) and centre plates (5) and in this manner allow for the even restraining of the goods (7) packed on the pallet (14).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a cargo guard that is readily coupled to and/or removed from a binding strap, and further readily adapted to be repositioned with respect to the strap. The cargo guard may include one or more segments and/or one or more retainers.

Abstract: A corner protector and bulkhead protector for a cargo carrying vehicle such as a rail car are formed to have deep channels or corrugations that provide for both increased strength and rigidity while also providing support for load restraining web straps.

Abstract: A restraint, e.g. a corner restraint for packaging flat glass sheets, includes a first leg and a second leg joined at a vertex. Each of the legs have an outer surface having a first strap engaging position spaced from the vertex and a second strap engaging position at the vertex. The height of the first strap engaging position measure from an intermediate portion of the second surface between the first and second positions is greater than the height of the second strap engaging position. With this arrangement, the biasing force applied by a banding strap to the corner restraint reduces the biasing force applied to the vertex to reduce damage to corners of the flat glass sheets.

Abstract: A molded base having a first base section and a second base section arranged at an obtuse angle so that the base has a preformed bend. The base includes a plurality of guide walls carried by the first and second base sections extending along opposing peripheral edges of each base section to define a strap receiving channel for receiving a securing strap and guiding the molded base along the securing strap during positioning. A strap biasing tab is carried by each of the guide walls extending laterally from the guide walls above the strap receiving channel for engaging a securing strap in the strap receiving channel. The obtuse angle between the first base section and the second base section biases each of the strap biasing tabs against the securing strap when under non-load bearing conditions to hold the molded base at a desired location along the securing strap.

Abstract: An edge protector for shielding corners of cargo such as laminated panels or sheet material from damage by a tie down strap used mounted on a platform for shipment. The edge protector is preferably constructed from an aramid fiber with a polyurethane foam filler for cushioning. A plurality of buckle fasteners are sewn to the top surface of the edge protector to position the strap against movement during transportation. An abrasion resistant and cut resistant surface is provided on the edge protector for protection against the edges of the strap.

Abstract: A wear pad for insertion between a load to be lifted and a lifting device, such as a chain or wire cable of a crane, hoist or other lifting device, containing a cylindrical-shaped edge protector with a cut out section and raised edges on the outside surface of each cylindrical end of the edge protector, which edges extend around the circumference of the edge protector. The wear pad may further include an attachment element for attaching the edge protector to the load being lifted by the lifting device, such as a magnet.

Abstract: A hand tool for lifting and positioning a corner protector under the cargo tie-down strap on a flatbed trailer or other cargo transportation vehicle. This tool will enable the corner protector to be quickly and easily applied by the truck driver while standing on the ground, thereby eliminating the need for scaling the side of the loaded flatbed trailer. It will speed up the loading operation and avoid a possible fall to the ground from an elevated height. The tool has a straight tubular handle that can be connected to a telescoping extension pole for reaching the top of tall cargo loads. The working end of the tool has front and back clamping panels hingedly connected by a spring-loaded clamping-jaw means that can clamp a corner protector between the panels. In use, the corner protector is inserted between the front and hack panels of the installation tool, with extension pole attached.

Abstract: A corner mount packaging assembly for retail display of a tie-down assembly and for protection of a right angle edge of a load secured by the tie-down assembly. The packaging assembly includes an L-shaped frame with an inner surface adapted for placement over a right angle edge of the load, and an outer surface having guide members extending along side edges of the frame. The tie down assembly is removably attached to the inner surface of the frame, and includes a strap, hook type fasteners on the strap ends, and a tensioning mechanism for imparting a tension to the strap. The guide members form a channel on the outer surface for receiving the strap to prevent the strap from sliding off the frame, and the rigid L-shaped frame dissipates the force of the strap over a wider portion of the load, thus preventing damage thereto.

Abstract: A method and system for bundling elongated material surrounded with a plurality of binding frames, each binding frame having vertical and horizontal members attached so as to form a rectangular shaped frame. The vertical and horizontal members are connected using corner jigs, each corner jig having a horizontal base adapted to receive a horizontal member and a vertical sleeve adapted to receive a vertical member. Each binding frame is then surrounded with a binding band adapted to hold the corner jigs and frames in place so as to maintain the elongated material in the bundle.

Abstract: A combination shipping container, shipping container locking device and a door blocking apparatus inhibits access to the interior of the shipping container while it is being shipped. The blocking apparatus comprises a pair of legs joined to form a generally L-shaped, elongate member, wherein one of the legs provides a pair of spaced apart apertures, with each of the apertures fitted over the container locking device and locked in place adjacent to a set of closed doors of the shipping container. The other of the legs of the elongate member extends upwardly from the first leg in a position for blocking the doors of the shipping container from being opened.

Abstract: A carrier system for securing a load of material during transporting of the load. The carrier system can also be used to store materials. The carrier system includes at least one bracket assembly, generally at least one pair of opposed bracket assemblies. Two pairs of opposed bracket assemblies is a typical carrier system construction. Each bracket assembly has a retaining member, a sill member, and an optional brace member, which are moveable attached to a rail system. The carrier system can be used to secure various materials such as sheets of plywood, drywall, or insulation, lumber, windows, doors, pipes and tubing and the like.

Abstract: A shipping assembly for securing and stabilizing a load for truck transportation using recyclable components. The shipping assembly includes multiple support structures positioned about the load with oppositely disposed end cap assemblies to stabilize and protect the load which is comprised of multiple elongated semi-rigid containers.

Abstract: A protective cargo support device for protecting cargo stacked for transporting. The protective cargo support device includes a pair of rigid elongate members having a rectangular structure and having ends, and further includes a plurality of ring members made of either rubber or plastic and being securely and removeably engaged about the rectangular structures and being interconnected by a pair of flexible members which have ends with each end being securely attached to a respective one of the ring members. The rigid elongate members are essentially made of wood and measure approximately 2 inches in depth and from approximately 4 inches to 6 inches in width.

Abstract: A shipping assembly for securing and stabilizing a load for truck transportation using recyclable components. The shipping assembly includes multiple support structures positioned about the load with oppositely disposed end cap assemblies to stabilize and protect the load which is comprised of multiple elongated semi-rigid containers.

Abstract: A system for tying down cargo on the deck of a transport vehicle such as a cargo of stacked steel plates on a railway flat car. Link chains are used for tying the cargo down. The system utilizes chain retainers secured to the deck or to the bottoms of C-channels recessed in the deck. The retainers are positioned on opposite sides of the cargo and close in to the bottom. A selected link of a length of each of two tie-down chains is inserted into one of two retainers. The free ends of the two chains are fastened together on top of the cargo and then ratcheted to place the chains under tension. The chain retainers are in the form of one-piece castings with a pair of right and left hand uprights with a slot therebetween in which a chain link will fit and pivot in its narrow orientation but not in its wide orientation. A selected link in its wide orientation serves to anchor the lower end of the chain to a chain retainer.

Abstract: A shipping container assembly for securing and stabilizing a load for truck transportation using recyclable components. The container assembly includes multiple support structures positioned about the load with oppositely disposed end cap assemblies to stabilize and protect the load which is comprises of multiple elongated units.

Abstract: Load securing device with at least one prestressable lashing device, wherein the loading good has a guide that is effective as a belt bearing surface and wherein the lashing device that rests against the belt bearing surface while it is lashed down secures the loading good by using a combination of retaining and diagonal lashing.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing freight in the form of a plurality of articles which are stacked on a floor to form a geometric solid, the solid having an upper edge, the apparatus being composed of: a frame which is composed of a roof and support members which support the roof above the floor; an edge protector assembly having at least one edge protector formed to rest against a portion of the upper edge of the geometric solid; a lifting mechanism including at least one cable via which the edge protector assembly is suspended from the roof, the lifting mechanism being operable for vertically displacing the edge protector assembly to lower the at least one edge protector into contact with the upper edge portion; and strap members for directly securing the at least one edge protector to the floor.

Abstract: A corner protector for protecting the top corners of stacks of lumber from being indented or frayed by tie-down cables in a railroad freight car, comprises a sidewall connected at its top to a top wall at right angles to the sidewall along a fold line so that the sidewall is adapted to contact the side of a stack of lumber and the top wall is adapted to contact the top of the stack of lumber, cable alignment tabs on top of the top wall for aligning the tie down cable, cable retention fingers mounted on the sidewall for capturing and detaining the tie down cable, whereby when the protector is mounted on the corner of a stack of lumber it is protected against being contacted and indented by the tie down cable, the cable is protected against wearing and fraying caused by contacting the corner of the stack of lumber, and the corner protector may be installed without disconnecting the cable by loosening the cable and inserting the protector under the cable and mounting the protector on the top corner of the stack

Abstract: The present invention provides a molded shield for use as a protector for a roll. The shield comprises a first section for insertion into an end of the roll, the first section having a degree of curvature approximating that of an inside surface of the roll; and a second section integral with the first section and substantially perpendicular thereto, the second section to abut the end of the roll into which the first section is inserted. A method and an apparatus for forming a roll protector shield is also provided. Preferable, the shield is formed from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: A shield for attachment to and removal from a lading tie-down strap for shielding the strap from learing engagement with a corner of lading or cargo. The shield is preferably molded from a plastic material such as polyurethane and is in the form of a generally rectangular shaped pad. The pad has two end portions interconnected by a transverse live hinge area. Each end portion has an integrally formed raised flap extending transversely thereacross. One of the flaps is hinged adjacent one longitudinal edge of the tab while the other flap is hinged adjacent the opposite side or edge. The distal end of each flap has a hook formation on its underside which is open toward the proximal end of the flap. In use, a tie-down strap is inserted under the flaps which may be temporarily lifted to permit insertion. One edge of the tie-down strap will be inserted in one of the hooks while the opposite edge of the strap will be inserted in the hook of the other strap.

Abstract: Systems usable for such diverse applications as tying artifacts to supports, bundling objects into a structurally stable unit, and assembling system components. Those systems include a flexible restraint such as a rope, cord, wire, or strap and dislodgement resisting, rigid or semirigid protective devices. These devices: (a) can be directly assembled to the restraint at any desired location therealong, and (b) protect the artifact and/or the restraint against damage, even in the face of vibration, jarring, and careless handling of the artifact or the flexible restraint.

Abstract: A strap corner for securing and protecting a transported load and increasing the useful life of the strap securing the load. The strap corner has side plates and a lower support to form a rigid strap corner. Rollers are provided for allowing equal tension throughout the strap during shifting of a load. A belt retainer to keep the strap and strap corner from becoming separated from the load during transport is also provided.

Abstract: A trailer apparatus includes movable and demountable structures which adapt the trailer for use with large planar sheets of material as well as more conventional loads such as cartons, drums and palletized articles. The trailer includes a plurality of parallel A-frame supports spaced longitudinally along the central portion of the trailer for receiving the planar material. Transversely oriented bars longitudinally restrain the material and straps extending downwardly from the top of the support laterally restrain it. The upper portion of the A-frame supports, as well as the bars and straps are removable. A pair of hinged panels selectively form a trailer floor in the central portion thereof. The sidewalls of the trailer are fixed. The roof is movable to permit loading and unloading of the planar material from above and conventional rear trailer doors provide access therethrough for loading and unloading conventional cargo such as palletized material, cartons, and drums.

Abstract: A load holder (10) is used in conjunction with load binder (12) and spaces the load binder (12) away from a load (14). The load holder (10) has two selectively usable load engaging portions. A first load engaging portion (20) of the holder (10) is adapted to engage load corners while a second load engaging portion (22) is adapted to engage flat or slightly curved load surfaces. A bridge (24) integrally formed with the two load engaging portions (20, 22) has an aperture (50) therein for receiving the binder (12) which extends therethrough.

Abstract: A rope protection device comprising several layers of canvass with spaced splints lodged between bottom and adjacent layers of canvass, said layers being joined at the periphery by sewing or the like wherein opposite edges of the canvass assembly are folded over towards each other to provide a channel for a rope therein including transverse spaced webbing binding the opposite edges of the assembly in a fixed channel forming position wherein the rope can be threaded through the opposite open ends of the device.

Abstract: A trailer apparatus for transporting planar sheets of material in a substantially vertical position. The trailer includes a plurality of A-frame members symmetrically disposed in parallel spaced-apart relationship along the longitudinal vertical midplane of the trailer. Outwardly extending support beams are secured to the lower termini of the A-frames and adjustable cargo straps which laterally restrain the material extend between the apex of each A-frame member and the respective support beam. A pair of laterally spaced-apart longitudinal rails extend generally the length of the trailer and are secured to the A-frame members. Pairs of transversely extending beams are slidably mounted on the rails and may be moved to engage the edges of the material to longitudinally restrain it.