Portable rack systems for transporting elongate members such as pipes, bars, or beams includes a frame assembly having a base, one or more arms for supporting the elongate members in a preferably substantially horizontal orientation; and fittings or other means for cooperating with lift forks or other devices for lifting and transporting the assemblies, including when wholly or partially loaded with elongate members,so that the assemblies can easily be moved and placed on a bed, floor, or deck of a vehicle such as a truck, rail car, or ship for transportation. In various embodiments, straps, chains, and other devices for releasably but effectively securing elongate members to the racks, and the racks to the floor or deck of the transportation vehicle, are provided,
PORTABLE RACK SYSTEM
2018-12-27
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR / B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS |