Patent ID: 7950884

Claim:
A load restraining apparatus for use in an interior of a semi-trailer comprising: a membrane carrier with an exterior surface approximately defining a surface of revolution about a first vertical axis, said carrier being releasably attachable to the interior of the semi-trailer, and including a bottom end cap possessing an aperture with a central axis aligned with said first vertical axis, an upper end cap having an aperture with a central axis aligned with said first vertical axis; a spool aligned with said first vertical axis and having ends received within said apertures of said end caps and substantially extending the length of said membrane carrier; a slot in said exterior surface of said membrane carrier running substantially the length of said carrier; an inelastic flexible load restraining fabric membrane possessing a first end secured to said spool and a second end releasably attachable to the interior of a semi-trailer; said spool being rotationally biased to retract said flexible membrane; and a ratcheting mechanism on said carrier operable to tension said membrane.