VEHICLE TRANSPORTER

摘要

A transporter for supporting cars in a shipping container includes a lower pallet (10L) and an upper pallet (10U), each of which is adapted to receive a car with its wheels supported thereon. A pair of columns (12) are pivotally affixed, one on each side of the lower pallet (10L). The upper pallet (10U) is affixed to the columns (12) at a selected adjustable height above the lower pallet (10L) and substantially parallel to the lower pallet. A length-adjustable brace (14) is connected diagonally between the upper and lower pallets to impart stiffness to the transporter. Each pallet (10L, 10U) has a tie down (36) at each end so that the car body can be lowered on its suspension, thereby allowing cars with higher silhouettes to be loaded on the transporter to be received within the container. The upper pallets have openings which permit an upper portion of a car to protrude through the opening to a height above the level of the upper pallet.