Convertible cargo handling assembly for managing varied cargo types
AssigneeAncra International LLC
InventorEdward MORADIANS
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Abstract
A cargo handling assembly for a transport container includes an adapter tray configured to fit within a gap between floor panels of the transport container, the adapter tray comprising a lower wall and side walls forming a recessed gutter. An anchor plate is attachable to the lower wall of the adapter tray. A roller tray is configured to nest within the recessed gutter of the adapter tray, the roller tray comprising an anchor block for attachment to the anchor plate. A tray cover is insertable into the recessed gutter when the roller tray is removed, the tray cover configured to span between the side walls of the adapter tray.
Claims20
A cargo handling assembly for a transport container, the cargo handling assembly comprising:
- an adapter tray configured to fit within a gap between floor panels of the transport container, the adapter tray comprising a lower wall and side walls forming a recessed gutter;
- an anchor plate attachable to the lower wall of the adapter tray;
- a roller tray configured to nest within the recessed gutter of the adapter tray, the roller tray comprising an anchor block for attachment to the anchor plate;
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- a tray cover insertable into the recessed gutter when the roller tray is removed, the tray cover configured to span between the side walls of the adapter tray.
A method of converting a cargo transport container between a containerized cargo mode and a bulk cargo mode, the method comprising:
- installing an adapter tray within a gap between floor panels of the cargo transport container, the adapter tray comprising a lower wall and side walls forming a recessed gutter;
- securing an anchor plate to the lower wall of the adapter tray;
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- selectively attaching either a roller tray or a tray cover to the adapter tray, wherein the roller tray is configured to nest within the recessed gutter and attach to the anchor plate for the containerized cargo mode, and wherein the tray cover is configured to insert into the recessed gutter for the bulk cargo mode.
A cargo transport system comprising:
- a cargo transport container having a floor with a longitudinal gap between floor panels;
- an adapter tray installed within the longitudinal gap, the adapter tray comprising a lower wall spanning the longitudinal gap and side walls extending upward from the lower wall to form a recessed gutter;
- an anchor plate secured to the lower wall of the adapter tray;
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- a roller tray for containerized cargo mode or a tray cover for bulk cargo mode, wherein the roller tray and tray cover are interchangeably attachable to the anchor plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.