Multilevel container for transporting automobiles
First Claim
1. A container for transporting automobiles, comprising:
- a plurality of vertically spaced decks, each deck including a pair of longitudinally extending vehicle ramps which define therebetween a transverse space;
a lashing dolly track which extends longitudinally between a pair of vehicle ramps of one of an uppermost and intermediate deck;
a lashing dolly translatably suspended from said lashing dolly track beneath said transverse space; and
a frame which supports said plurality of decks and lashing dolly track.
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Abstract
A container for transporting automobiles includes a plurality of vertically spaced decks, each having a pair of longitudinally extending vehicle ramps which define a transverse space in between. A continuous lashing dolly track extends longitudinally between one of an uppermost and intermediate pair of the vehicle ramps, and a lashing dolly is translatably suspended from the continuous lashing dolly track beneath the transverse space. A frame supports the decks and the continuous lashing dolly track. A weatherproof fabric cover may also be suspended between at least one pair of vertical members and a pair of longitudinal members of the frame to protect the automobiles from debris and small objects while providing a surface which will not harm a door upon contact.
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24 Claims
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1. A container for transporting automobiles, comprising:
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a plurality of vertically spaced decks, each deck including a pair of longitudinally extending vehicle ramps which define therebetween a transverse space; a lashing dolly track which extends longitudinally between a pair of vehicle ramps of one of an uppermost and intermediate deck; a lashing dolly translatably suspended from said lashing dolly track beneath said transverse space; and a frame which supports said plurality of decks and lashing dolly track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 18, 20, 21, 24)
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9. A container for transporting automobiles, comprising:
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a plurality of vertically spaced decks, each deck including means for supporting a plurality of automobiles; an open frame, including a plurality of interconnected longitudinal, transverse and vertical members, which support said plurality of decks, said vertical members being positioned such that doors of the plurality of automobiles can be opened without obstruction from said vertical members; and a weatherproof fabric cover which is suspended between at least one of a pair of vertical members and a pair of longitudinal members to protect the automobiles from debris and small objects while providing a surface which will not harm a door upon contact. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23)
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17. A container for transporting automobiles, comprising:
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a plurality of vertically spaced decks, each deck including a pair of longitudinally extending vehicle ramps which define therebetween a transverse space; a lashing dolly track which extends longitudinally between a pair of vehicle ramps of one of an uppermost and intermediate deck; a lashing dolly translatably suspended from said lashing dolly track beneath said transverse space; an open frame, including a plurality of interconnected longitudinal, transverse and vertical members, which supports said plurality of decks and lashing dolly track, said frame further including endframe diagonal means, extending diagonally between endmost vertical and longitudinal members, for providing rigidity to said frame while allowing free and unencumbered opening of an automobile door; at least one ladder, including a vertical ladder section which is parallel to a first vertical member of said frame and connected thereto by rungs; and a weatherproof fabric cover which is suspended between said vertical ladder section and a second vertical member, said fabric cover being attached with bungee cords to said vertical ladder section on one side.
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