US3675795A
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Shipping container with racks for supporting vehicles therein
Assignee: AMERICAN EXPORT ISBRANDTSEN LINES Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-27
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle support rack, preferably for use in conjunction with a fully closable shipping container, which acts to support a vehicle in a confined space during shipment. The rack includes a pair of connected tracks, each of which has a support leg on one end thereof to enable the rack and vehicle to be maintained in an inclined position. Each leg is locked in position by a resiliently biased catch in engagement therewith, the catch being operable by a release cord disposed at one end of the rack. Once the vehicle is positioned on the rack, the rearward portion thereof is raised and locked into place by the support legs. Rollers are provided, both on the bottom and sides of the rack, to facilitate placement of the rack within the container, with such placement allowing a greater number of vehicles to be placed within the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Dluhy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
The combination with a fully closable elongated shipping container having an openable panel and at least one support rack within the same and which rack is adapted to support a vehicle thereon, said support rack comprising a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart tracks for supporting the vehicle, means connecting each track of said pair of tracks to one another, support means pivotally mounted adjacent one end of said pair of tracks adapted to hold said tracks in an inclined position, stop means for precluding any substantial movement of said vehicle along said tracks when the latter are in said inclined position, a releasable catch member for engaging and securing said support means in the inactive position, a pivotally mounted catch member for locking said support means in the support position, means resiliently biasing said pivotally mounted catch member into locking engagement with said support means, and means disposed adjacent the other end of said pair of tracks for pulling said pivotally mounted catch member out of engagement with said support means in order to release the latter from the support position when said other end of said support rack is raised.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
The combination with a fully closable elongated shipping container having an openable panel and at least one support rack within the same and which rack is adapted to support a vehicle thereon, said support rack comprising a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart tracks for supporting the vehicle, means connecting each track of said pair of tracks to one another, support means pivotally mounted adjacent one end of said pair of tracks adapted to hold said tracks in an inclined position, stop means for precluding any substantial movement of said vehicle along said tracks when the latter are in said inclined position, a releasable catch member for engaging and securing said support means in the inactive position, a pivotally mounted catch member for locking said support means in the support position, means resiliently biasing said pivotally mounted catch member into locking engagement with said support means, and means disposed adjacent the other end of said pair of tracks for pulling said pivotally mounted catch member out of engagement with said support means in order to release the latter from the support position when said other end of said support rack is raised.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises a pair of spaced apart support legs and means interconnecting said support legs to one another, and said pivotally mounted catch member is mounted to said interconnecting means to hold said support legs in the locked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 which further comprises a pivotable lever member mounted to said interconnecting means for supporting said releasable catch member, and handle means to facilitate rotating said lever member so as to cause said releasable catch member to be unlocked from said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein each of said pair of tracks includes a slotted member disposed on the lower side thereof, said each of said support legs has attached thereto a pivotally mounted brace member, said pivotally mounted brace member having the other end thereof slidably engaged with said slotted member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rack further includes mounted on the lower surface thereof a roller member to facilitate maneuvering of said rack into said container and wherein said openable panel of said shipping container is one of the smaller end panels thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said rack further includes mounted along each side thereof a castor roller member to facilitate maneuvering of the rack with respect to said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
190 words
The combination with a fully closable elongated shipping container having an openable end panel and at least one support rack within the same and which rack is adapted to support a vehicle thereon, said support rack comprising a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart tracks for supporting the vehicle, means connecting each track of said pair of tracks to one another, support means pivotally mounted adjacent one end of said pair of tracks adapted to hold said tracks in an inclined position, stop means for precluding any substantial movement of said vehicle along said tracks when the latter are in said inclined position, and means for locking said support means to hold said tracks in said inclined position, said locking means being pivotally mounted so as to be brought into engagement with said support means in order to hold said support means in the locked position, a slotted member disposed on the lower side of each of said pair of tracks and a pivotally mounted brace member attached to each of said support legs, said pivotally mounted brace member having the other end thereof slidably engaged with said slotted member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
190 words
The combination with a fully closable elongated shipping container having an openable end panel and at least one support rack within the same and which rack is adapted to support a vehicle thereon, said support rack comprising a pair of substantially parallel spaced apart tracks for supporting the vehicle, means connecting each track of said pair of tracks to one another, support means pivotally mounted adjacent one end of said pair of tracks adapted to hold said tracks in an inclined position, stop means for precluding any substantial movement of said vehicle along said tracks when the latter are in said inclined position, and means for locking said support means to hold said tracks in said inclined position, said locking means being pivotally mounted so as to be brought into engagement with said support means in order to hold said support means in the locked position, a slotted member disposed on the lower side of each of said pair of tracks and a pivotally mounted brace member attached to each of said support legs, said pivotally mounted brace member having the other end thereof slidably engaged with said slotted member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |