Patent ID: 6210090
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A load securing device for holding cargo within a truck from shifting of the cargo within the truck, said load securing device comprising:a hollow main tube;a second tube slidably received within said hollow main tube for axial movement within said hollow main tube;a toothed track disposed within said hollow main tube and connected to and configured to move axially with said second tube;an axle rotatably secured to said main tube and a gear disposed about said axle for rotation therewith, said gear being disposed within said hollow main tube and having teeth configured to engage said toothed track, so that said toothed track is displaced axially within said hollow main tube upon rotation of said gear in a direction of rotation;a pawl secured to said main tube and disposed to engage the teeth of said gear to prevent said gear from being rotated opposite said direction of rotation; anda handle secured to said axle for rotating said axle and said gear.