Inflatable Cargo Stabilization System

An airbag-based cargo restraint system comprising:

• a plurality of support frames;
• a plurality of airbags;
• an air supply system;
• and
• an inflator for securing a cargo load in a trailer;
• wherein each support frame of said plurality of support frames is mounted inside a trailer wall;
• wherein said plurality of support frames are repositionable and are configured to secure said plurality of airbags;
• wherein each support frame of said plurality of support frames having a cross-member grid for providing rigidity and distributing a load evenly on the trailer walls;
• wherein at least one airbag of said plurality of airbags is connected with said each support frame;
• wherein each airbag of said plurality of airbags expandable to compress against said cargo load to prevent movement of said cargo load;
• wherein said each airbag of said plurality of airbags is adapted for repeated inflation and deflation cycles;
• wherein said air supply system having at least one main air line to distribute compressed air to each airbag of said plurality of airbags;
• wherein said at least one main air line having a plurality of branch air lines;
• wherein each of said plurality of branch air lines connected to an associated each of said plurality of airbags;
• and
• wherein said at least one main air line transfers compressed air from said inflator to said plurality of branch air lines for inflating said plurality of airbags;
• wherein said plurality of airbags are partially expanded around said cargo loads;
• and
• further wherein said each airbag of said plurality of airbags compressed against said cargo loads to provide lateral and longitudinal support to said cargo loads.

A method of restraining cargo loads in a trailer, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an airbag-based cargo restraint system having a plurality of support frames, a plurality of airbags, an air supply system, and an inflator for securing a cargo load in a trailer;
• mounting each support frame of said plurality of support frames inside a trailer wall, wherein said plurality of support frames are repositionable and are configured to secure said plurality of airbags;
• connecting at least one airbag of said plurality of airbags with said each support frame, wherein each airbag of said plurality of airbags expandable to compress against said cargo load to prevent movement of said cargo load;
• wherein said each airbag of said plurality of airbags is adapted for repeated inflation and deflation cycles;
• wherein said air supply system having at least one main air line to distribute compressed air to said each airbag of said plurality of airbags;
• wherein said at least one main air line having a plurality of branch air lines;
• connecting each of said plurality of branch air lines to an associated said each airbag of said plurality of airbags;
• and
• transferring compressed air from said inflator through said at least one main air line to said plurality of branch air lines for inflating said plurality of airbags.