Patent ID: 9340142
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: B60J,B60P

Claim Text:
1. A cover for a cargo lashing fitting, comprising: a substantially planar cover plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface defining an inner side and said outer surface defining an outer side; anti-rotation structure secured to said inner surface of said cover plate and positioned to engage said fitting when said cover plate is located thereon thereby limiting rotation of said cover plate with respect to said fitting; at least two clamping surfaces located on said inner side of said cover plate and spaced a preselected distance therefrom, each of said clamping surfaces being rotatable between an unlocked position which allows location of said cover plate on said fitting and a locked position which secures said cover plate to said fitting; and at least one turning head located on said outer side of said cover plate, said at least one turning head mechanically communicating with said clamping surfaces to rotate each of said clamping surfaces between said unlocked position and said locked position.