Patent ID: 6030159
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: B60P,B64D

Abstract:
A cargo tie down adapter for use in securing noncontainerized cargo or a containerized cargo conveyance system to a transport vehicle, said cargo tie down adapter comprising:a cargo tie down member; anda housing adapted to be secured to the transport vehicle, said housing including a base wall, a top wall, a first recess comprising a groove formed in said base wall adapted to receive said cargo tie down member, and a first receptacle for selectively attaching the cargo conveyance system to said housing, said first receptacle including a cavity formed in said housing between said top wall and said base wall, a slot formed in said top wall of said housing in communication with said cavity, and a first lip member formed in said top wall, said cavity including a second recess located between said first lip member and said base wall;whereby said cargo tie down member is adapted to provide a tie down for noncontainerized cargo and said receptacle is adapted to attach the containerized cargo conveyance system to said housing.