Patent ID: 6017175
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A load divider for use in a vehicle to divide cargo during transit in such vehicle, such vehicle having a cargo area with a pair of spaced side walls, a floor, and a center sill member, said load divider comprising:a. at least one gate member;b. pivot means at least partially on said gate member for pivoting said gate member into a position generally adjacent to one of said side walls and into a position generally transverse to said side walls;c. at least one locking member on said gate member selectively locking said gate member in said position generally transverse to said side walls;d. at least one retaining means mountable in said floor of said vehicle for engaging at least a portion of said locking member; ande. means for securing said retaining means to said center sill of said vehicle thereby strengthening the connection.