Latch device for securing cargo containers

Details Latch device for securing cargo containers Latch device for securing cargo containers

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Estremsky, Gary (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

C292S104000, C410S070000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06974164

ABSTRACT:
A cargo container hold down device that includes a latch and spring used in a housing defined by a base that forms a surface thereabout on which cargo container corner fittings rests in the applied relation on the container relative to the supporting structure or platform involved, further including a bottom end that interfaces with a deck or vehicle structure for retention of the hold down device so the opposite side of the hold down device is allowed to automatically engage and disengage with a cargo container corner fitting as necessary to achieve proper handling and transport of cargo containers, the device using a latch on a pin, the pin carried in a pocket such that the latch force varies as a function of container position and movement, thereby enabling the use of a single spring in a low profile lock.

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