US3558182A - Locking means for the sideboards of a truck platform - Google Patents

Locking means for the sideboards of a truck platform Download PDF

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US3558182A
US3558182A US758876A US3558182DA US3558182A US 3558182 A US3558182 A US 3558182A US 758876 A US758876 A US 758876A US 3558182D A US3558182D A US 3558182DA US 3558182 A US3558182 A US 3558182A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D33/00—Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles
    • B62D33/02—Platforms; Open load compartments
    • B62D33/0207—Connections of movable or detachable racks or stanchions to platforms

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  • the present invention relates to detachable tubular posts adapted to support the sideboards of a truck platform -or the like and of the type comprising an arm subjected to the action of a spring and being pivotably connected to a lever, the opposite end of which is pivotably connected to a vertically displaceable bolt adapted to engage a strap or the like at the platform.
  • Locking means adapted to detachably connect the posts which support swingable sideboards of a truck platform are previously known. It has, however, proven difficult to release the posts when the boards are subjected to heavy pressure from the load on the platform, and the object of the present invention is provide means whereby"this'disadvantage may be avoided.
  • SUMMARY or- THE INVENTION located inside the post and adapted to cooperate with a strap, which enters the post through an opening in the side wall thereof, the strap being provided with a part having the same inclination towards the edge portion of the platform as the wedge portion of the bolt.
  • FIG. 1 shows a longitudinal section through the lower portion of a post according to the invention as fitted to the edge of a truck platform.
  • FIG. 2 shows a section along line 1111 of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows the upper portion of the post, and
  • FIG. 4 shows a view, partly in section of the upper portion of the post as seen at right angles to FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 1 denotes a platform proper, the edge portion of which is provided with a number of vertical, outwardly open grooves 2, adapted to reecive the necessary number of posts 3, of which only one is shown on the drawing.
  • the upper part of each post is provided with means for detachable connection to the sideboards of the platform, while the lower part of each post is provided with means for the detachable connection thereof to the platform, as well as with members for effecting the locking and the releasing, respectively.
  • the post consists of a length of steel tubing of square or rectangular cross section and the illustrated post is intended to be used at an intermediate position, i.e. between two part-sideboards along the longitudinal sides of the platform and is therefore provided with twin sets of locking elements.
  • the maneuvering member for each set comprises an arm 13- which along a major portion of its length, has an U-shaped crosssection and at its one end, by means of a pin 14, is pivotably connected to the lower end of a rod 16, slidable within the post and subjected to the action of a spring 20.
  • the arm 13 At a distance from the pin 14, the arm 13, by means of a further pin 21, is pivotably connected to twin levers 22.
  • the lower ends of levers 22 are, by means of a third pin 23, pivotably connected to a bolt 24, which is axially displaceable within the post.
  • the bolt has one plan side adapted to slide along the rear side wall of the post, and a further side arranged at an angle to the first mentioned side in such a manner that a wedge shaped body is obtained.
  • Two straps 31 are arranged within each groove 2 in the platform in such a manner that they will each enter an opening 32 in the side wall of the post ,turned towards the platform just immediately below the lower edge of the the bolt 24 in the appropriate set, when the bolt is brought into its elevated position.
  • the bolt and the lever are removed in the right hand part, of FIG. 2.
  • the post 3 of the present design at its lower portion is supported by a member designed as a journal body 33, which cooperates with a gudgeon 34 mounted within each groove 2 at the platform.
  • the post 3 is thus swingable about the gudgeon and may be brought to alignment with the edge portion of the platform, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the straps 31 will enter the openings 32, and when the arms are brought downwards, the bolts will be pushed downwards into the straps 31.
  • the oblique side of each bolt 24 is arranged in locking positoin to occupy an angle of 12-15 towards the vertical plane.
  • An angle of 14 has proven especially suitable, partly because it will be possible to easily withdraw the bolt, and partly because such a wedge interlocks the parts with sufficient force to prevent rattling.
  • the portion of the strap 31 cooperating with the bolt 24 is designed with essentially the same inclination as the wedge surface of the latter.
  • the bolt 24 is furthermore provided with guiding means 35 in the form of a cross peg, which is adapted to cooperate with a guideway 36 mounted within the post 3. Hence, the bolt 24 is governed in a rectilinear path during its displacement, which prevents the bolt from being swung outwards when the arm 13 is swung upwards.
  • the posts serve to support sideboards which are swingably mounted along the sides of the platform and which, in the raised position, may be connected to the posts by means of clasps of arbitrary known design.
  • these clasps are mounted Within the post and are operated by means of the same lever as is used for bringing the bolt into and out of the locking position.
  • each rod 1 6 at its upper end, by means of a bolt 17, is connected to two links 18. These are pivotably connected to a locking member which is pivotable about a gudgeon 7.
  • the locking members are crescent shaped and each adapted to enter a correspondingly shaped recess 8 in the edge of sideboard 4, running parallel to the post.
  • Means forr detachably connecting a tubular post t0 the load carrying platform of a truck or the like includeda strap and a horizontal gudgeon arranged vertically therebelow at the appropriate portion of the platform,
  • a hollow tubular post having at least one plane side wall to turn towards the platform
  • journal body at the lower end of the post for cooperation with the gudgeon
  • journal body being mounted for Operation about a horizontal axis and provided with a substantially semicylindrical downwardly open bearing surface
  • said plane side wall having an opening located a distance above the journal body corresponding to the distance between the gudgeon and the strap
  • a wedge shaped bolt mounted within the post above the opening, and operating means connected to the bolt and operative to displace the bolt vertically across the opening to engage the strap which may be brought to enter the post through the opening when the post, resting upon the gudgeon, is swung towards the platform, the location of said gudgeon and said journal body being such as to bring said at least One side wall into contact with the platform in the fully swung-in position.
  • Means for detachably connecting a tubular post to the load carrying platform of a truck or the like includeda strap and a gudgeon arranged vertically therebelow at the appropriate portion of the platform,
  • a hollow tubular post having at least one plane side wall to turn towards the platform
  • journal body at the lower end of the post for cooperation with the gudgeon
  • operating means connected to the bolt and operative to displace the bolt vertically across the opening to engage the strap which may be brought to enter the post through the opening when the post, resting upon the gudgeon, is swung towards the platform, and
  • Means for detachably connecting a tubular post to the load carrying platform of a truck or the like includeda strap and a gudgeon arranged vertically therebelow at the appropriate portion of the platform,
  • a hollow tubular post having at least one plane side wall to turn towards the platform
  • journal body at the lower end of the post for cooperation with the gudgeon
  • said plane side wall having an opening located a distance above the journal body corresponding to the distance between the gudgeon and the strap
  • operating means connected to the bolt and operative to displace the bolt vertically across the opening to engage the strap which may be brought to enter the post through the opening when the post, resting upon the gudgeon, is swung towards the platform, and
  • the bolt being provided with guide means adapted to cooperate with fixed guideways in the post adapted to direct the bolt into a rectilinear movement.

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JPS52139214U (sv) * 1976-04-12 1977-10-22
US4850632A (en) * 1986-11-04 1989-07-25 Armaton Ab Improvement in platform stanchion with canvas-cover supporting post
EP0519894A1 (en) * 1991-06-19 1992-12-23 VBG Produkter AB Platform stanchion and method of mounting a locking and actuator mechanism therein
EP0571665A1 (en) * 1992-05-23 1993-12-01 O.M.D.A.C.I. S.r.l. Device for blocking the sideboards or tailboards of industrial vehicle bodies
EP1975044A1 (de) * 2007-03-30 2008-10-01 F. HESTERBERG & SÖHNE GmbH & Co. KG Runge für Nutzfahrzeugaufbauten
US10099709B2 (en) * 2016-08-18 2018-10-16 Bnsf Logistics, Llc Foldable railcar handhold

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SE380221B (sv) * 1973-05-14 1975-11-03 Stenhagens Karosseri & Smide Stolphylla for lastfordon
SE379701B (sv) * 1973-09-27 1975-10-20 G Rosen
FR2423370A1 (fr) * 1978-04-18 1979-11-16 Francon & Cie Sa Dispositif de fixation de ranchets intermediaires constitues de deux demi-parties articulees entre elles d'une superstructure de chargement equipant les chassis de vehicules de transport ou containers
SE409437C (sv) * 1978-09-26 1987-04-13 Goran Rosen Stolpfeste till lastbilsflak eller liknande
SE450241B (sv) * 1979-03-13 1987-06-15 Sture Simme Anordning vid ett lastbilsflak eller liknande for att losbart hopkoppla en lem med en stolpe eller en stolpe med flaket
IT1136168B (it) * 1980-04-01 1986-08-27 Saip Spa Montante perfezionato per il supporto di sponde di autocarri
SE8106076L (sv) * 1981-10-14 1983-04-15 Sture Simme Lostagbar stolpe vid ett lastbilsflak eller liknande
FR2535655A1 (fr) * 1982-11-08 1984-05-11 Trailor Sa Rancher articule verrouillable pour vehicule de transport

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JPS52139214U (sv) * 1976-04-12 1977-10-22
US4850632A (en) * 1986-11-04 1989-07-25 Armaton Ab Improvement in platform stanchion with canvas-cover supporting post
EP0519894A1 (en) * 1991-06-19 1992-12-23 VBG Produkter AB Platform stanchion and method of mounting a locking and actuator mechanism therein
EP0571665A1 (en) * 1992-05-23 1993-12-01 O.M.D.A.C.I. S.r.l. Device for blocking the sideboards or tailboards of industrial vehicle bodies
EP1975044A1 (de) * 2007-03-30 2008-10-01 F. HESTERBERG & SÖHNE GmbH & Co. KG Runge für Nutzfahrzeugaufbauten
US10099709B2 (en) * 2016-08-18 2018-10-16 Bnsf Logistics, Llc Foldable railcar handhold

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