Load-restraint system 100, for securing load 102 to platform 104; comprising elongate element 118, such as a cable, wire, rope, belt, or chain; and first (114, Fig 3) and second 116 conveyors, which may comprise carriages 134 that run along/within straight tracks. Elongate element 118 is releasably attached to tether 112, and conveyors (114, Fig 3), 116 co-operate to guide first and second ends of elongate element 118 over a load placed on platform 104, thereby passing the attachment point of tether 112 from one side of load 102 to another side of load 102. Elongate element 118 may comprise tensioning mechanism 120, and have hooks, loops or clasps for releasable attachment to tether 112. Platform 104 may have a roof 106, to the underside of which conveyors (114, Fig 3), 116 may be attached by bolts 132.
Load restraint system
2022-08-31
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch