Latching assembly and method for a cargo bracing device

Details Latching assembly and method for a cargo bracing device Latching assembly and method for a cargo bracing device

1984-10-29

1987-06-02

Reese, Randolph A.

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Load bracing means

Brace bar, wall-to-wall

292259R, 410145, B60P 714, B61D 4500

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046699341

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. The ramp, when forced by the handle in a handle-releasing mode, pushes the latch element away from the latching position and breaks the latch element free of any ice or corrosion which may have formed in proximity to the latch element to impede its operation.

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