Patent ID: 6948896
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
1. A load restraining system adapted for installation in a cargo transportation vehicle comprising: a cargo restraining net including horizontal and vertical strap elements attached at their intersections, and an extension portion proximate an upper edge, said extension portion adapted to engage with one or more corners of a cargo being restrained; a plurality of anchors affixed to a first sidewall of the transportation vehicle; a plurality of strap adjustment mechanisms affixed to a second sidewall of the transportation vehicle; a first plurality of web straps extending from a first side of the cargo restraining net and affixed to the plurality of anchors, and a second plurality of web straps extending from a second side of the cargo restraining net and engaged with the plurality of strap adjustment mechanisms; such that the cargo restraining net firmly restrains the cargo when the strap adjustment mechanisms apply tension to the web straps, each of the first and second plurality of web straps extending from the cargo restraining net to the anchors and strap adjustment mechanisms is substantially parallel to the first and second sidewalls of the transportation vehicle, and the extension portion of the cargo restraining net engages the corners of the cargo to prevent horizontal strap damage to the cargo corners.