Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Load bearer accommodation – Retainer
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-01
2001-11-13
Gordon, Stephen T. (Department: 3612)
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Load bearer accommodation
Retainer
C410S077000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06315508
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a locking apparatus and more particularly, relates to a locking apparatus suitable for retaining of a container on a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the transportation industry, containers are often rolled on and off of trucks. It is necessary to provide a secure means of retaining the container on the truck.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a locking apparatus which may be used to secure containers to a truck.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a locking apparatus for retaining a load on a vehicle, the locking apparatus comprising a locking member having a load engaging element moveable along a path from a first position to a second position, biasing means biasing the member to the first position wherein the load engaging element engages a load to be retained, drive means to move the locking member from the first position to the second position against the biasing means, guide means mounted that when the guide means moves the locking member from the first position to the second position, the load engaging element moves in an arcuate movement to a non-load engaging position.
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Fincham Eric
Gordon Stephen T.
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