摘要 |
The present invention includes an improved cargo restraint apparatus ( 10 ). The cargo restraint apparatus ( 10 ) comprises a pallet ( 20 ), a reel ( 30 ) having a locking mechanism, and a lock release ( 43, 143, 243 ) having a pressure plate ( 44, 144, 244 ) and a release shaft ( 45, 145, 245 ) having a rotation restricting widthwise cross-section. A force is applied to the pressure plate ( 44, 144, 244 ) to unlock the reel ( 30 ). The pressure plate ( 44, 144, 244 ) allows a user to release the restraints quickly and easily by kicking the pressure plate while keeping the user's hands free.
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