DISPOSABLE CARGO RESTRAINING DEVICE.

摘要

A disposable cargo restraining device (10) comprises a first generally planar membrane (14) adapted for horizontal positioning to receive a palletized load (30); a second generally planar member (12) adapted for vertical positioning against the palletized load (30), restraining horizontal movement thereof in one direction; hinges comprising a plurality of unitary metal plates (16, 18, 20) connect one end of the first member (14) to an adjoined end of the second member (12) to enable relative movement of the members (12, 14) between a first configuration, wherein the members (12, 14) are folded into overlying relationship for storage and shipment to a user of the device (10), and a second configuration, wherein the first member (14) is horizontally oriented for receiving the palletized load (30), and the second member (12) is maintained at a vertically oriented position for constraining horizontal movement of the load (30), the plates (16, 18, 20) being bent over about 180 in the first configuration, and to about 90 in the second configuration; and straps (24, 26) for fastening the load (30) in its seated position upon the first member (14) and against the vertical second member (10) when the device (10) is in its second configuration, the straps (24, 26) being secured to the sides of the first and second members (14, 12) remote from the load (30) and passable about the load (30). The plates (16, 18, 20) are provided with teeth (76) facing outwardly from the first member (14) for engaging the underlying surface (80) to discourage load (30) movement in the event of impact.