Load restraining device

A net assembly for partially screening off a front space from a rear space in a motor vehicle, said motor vehicle including a first backrest part and a second backrest part such that at least one of said backrest parts is foldably arranged between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, and such that when said first and second backrest parts are in said substantially vertical positions said backrest parts substantially extend in the same plane, said net assembly comprising

• a first rollably retractable cargo-retaining net associated with said first backrest part and having a withdrawable end,
• a second rollably retractable cargo-retaining net associated with said second backrest part and having a withdrawable end,
• a net container provided on and forming an integral unit with each of said backrest parts, said net container for containing said nets when said nets are in a rolled up condition,
• a telescopically extendable rod provided at said withdrawable end of said first net and including a free end,
• first fastening means connected to said free end of said telescopically extendable rod for fastening said net in an extended condition,
• second fastening means affixed to the vehicle and for cooperating with said first fastening means,
• means associated with said withdrawable end of said second net for connecting to said telescopically extendable rod.