Reversible decking beam end

摘要

The present invention provides a reversible end assembly for use with cargo decking beams. The end assembly comprises a body formed from C-shaped plates coupled back-to-back that is slideably disposed within the end of a decking beam. Identical latch mechanisms at both ends of the body allow the end assembly to be reversibly mounted within the beam. Each latch mechanism includes an end tab formed from the plates that fits into openings (either A or E slots) in a mounting track. A retaining lip on the bottom engages the openings and a notch in the top provides room for the lip to be inserted and lifted out of the openings. An internal swivel latch fills the space left by the notch when in a closed position to prevent the retaining lip from lifting out of the openings.

主权项

1. A reversible beam end assembly, comprising:
(a) a body formed from two C-shaped plates coupled back-to-back, wherein said body is configured to be slideably disposed within the an of a beam member; (b) identical latch mechanisms at both ends of the body, wherein each latch mechanism further comprises:
(i) an end tab formed from said plates, wherein said tab is configured to fit into openings in a mounting post, and wherein said tab includes a retaining lip on a bottom surface configured to engage said mounting post and a notch in a top surface to provide room for the retaining lip to be inserted into and lifted out of said openings; and(ii) an internal swivel latch sandwiched between said plates, wherein the swivel latch fills a vertical space left by said notch when in a closed position, thereby providing a retaining force to prevent the retaining lip from lifting out of the openings.