Patent ID: 7402015
Filing Date: 2008-07-22
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A device for facilitating the movement of a cargo container along an inclined surface, the container having at least one ANSI/ISO corner fitting with a generally vertical face, the device comprising: a directional diverter for facilitating a conversion of horizontal movement of the container to inclined travel, the directional diverter comprising a sloped surface; and means for securing the device to the corner fitting; wherein the corner fitting includes first and second apertures defining a common hollow interior, and the means for securing includes first and second engaging members, and wherein the first engaging member is insertable into the first aperture, and the second engaging member is insertable into the second aperture, and wherein the first and second engaging members are configured to then engage each other within the hollow interior, thereby securing the plates to each other and to the corner fitting; whereby when a force pulls the container in a direction generally normal to the vertical face and along the inclined surface, the directional diverter contacts the inclined surface prior to contact between the corner fitting and the inclined surface.