Apparatus and method for cargo loading system
First Claim
1. A method comprising the steps of:
- a) positioning a cargo restraining latch over at least one panel, said at least one panel comprising;
a frame, said frame comprising a perimeter;
a plurality of substantially rectangular apertures formed in said panel; and
a plurality of rods affixed to said perimeter of said frame;
b) exerting a downward pressure on said cargo restraining latch, thereby actuating a spring-loaded fingered mechanism positioned within said cargo restraining latch and thereby engaging said plurality of rods with said spring-loaded fingered mechanism; and
c) releasing said downward pressure on said cargo restraining latch, thereby removably coupling said cargo restraining latch to said at least one panel.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a unique system providing for the quick and efficient movement of cargo such as pallets, containerized loads, and the like while providing enhanced safety measures to reduce or eliminate some of the injuries that are typically associated with cargo transport. By deploying a cargo transport system constructed from a fiberglass cargo loading grid with one or more cargo restraining latches, the movement of cargo within the trailer or bed of the truck can be more efficiently restrained, thereby minimizing inadvertent exposure of personnel to accidents associated with the movement of the cargo and damage to the cargo during transport. The cargo restraining latch is a spring-loaded, multi-fingered mechanism that is selectively and removably inserted into a portion of the cargo transport system, thereby restraining any undesired movement of the cargo. Additionally, certain embodiments of the cargo transport system comprise a plurality of hinged folding panels with handles, providing an apparatus that is portable and reconfigurable, allowing for maximum flexibility.
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
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a) positioning a cargo restraining latch over at least one panel, said at least one panel comprising; a frame, said frame comprising a perimeter; a plurality of substantially rectangular apertures formed in said panel; and a plurality of rods affixed to said perimeter of said frame; b) exerting a downward pressure on said cargo restraining latch, thereby actuating a spring-loaded fingered mechanism positioned within said cargo restraining latch and thereby engaging said plurality of rods with said spring-loaded fingered mechanism; and c) releasing said downward pressure on said cargo restraining latch, thereby removably coupling said cargo restraining latch to said at least one panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising the steps of:
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(a) positioning at least one cargo restraining latch over a cargo transport system, said cargo transport system comprising; a first panel, said first panel comprising; a frame; a plurality of substantially rectangular apertures formed in said panel; and a plurality of rods affixed to a perimeter of said frame; a second panel, said second panel being connected to said first panel by at least a first hinge, said second panel comprising; a second frame; and a plurality of substantially rectangular apertures formed in said second panel; a third panel, said third panel being connected to said first panel by at least a second hinge, said third panel comprising; a third frame; and a plurality of substantially rectangular apertures formed in said third panel; b) exerting a downward pressure on said at least one cargo restraining latch, thereby actuating a spring-loaded fingered mechanism positioned within said cargo restraining latch and thereby engaging said plurality of rods of at least one of said first panel, said second panel, and said third panel with said spring-loaded fingered mechanism; and c) releasing said downward pressure on said at least one cargo restraining latch, thereby removably coupling said at least one cargo restraining latch to at least one of said of said first panel, said second panel, and said third panel. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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