A collision energy absorption column (1) is provided on an end side of a railroad vehicle structure (2) and extends from an end beam (72) toward a roof structure (20). The collision energy absorption column (1) includes a outer member (3) made of metal having a transverse cross section thereof of a channel shape or a hollow shape, and a inner member (4) made of reinforced plastic provided along an inner circumference of the outer member (3) and extending in parallel with the outer member (3). The outer member (3) is configured by joining two column halves (6) extending along a column axis after arranging the two column halves (6) are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the column axis of the outer member (3). The joined part of the column halves (6) extends along the column axis. The outer member (3) is coupled to the end beam (72) and the roof structure (20) by a fastener. The inner member (4) extends between the end beam (72) and a lower part of the roof structure (20), excluding the fastening parts.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Stoßdämpfereinrichtung und Anordnung auf einem im Untergestell (10) eines schienengebundenen Güterwagens angeordneten Dämpfertisch (1) und mit im Untergestell (10) angeordneten Stoßbalken, der sich wechselseitig über den Stoßdämpfer (2) zum Untergestell (10) hin abstützt. Zur Verbesserung der Lagerung und Sicherung der Stoßdämpfereinrichtung und zur Reduzierung des Aufwandes für die Montage und Demontage ist die Einrichtung und Anordnung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Stoßdämpfer (2) und der Dämpfertisch (1) eine Baugruppe (Modul) bilden, die auf Konsolen (6) im Untergestell (10) lösbar befestigt ist, wobei der Dämpfer (2) mindestens mit seinen an beiden Enden besonders ausgebildeten Dämpferköpfen (3) auf dem Dämpfertisch (1) aufliegt und auf jeder Seite des Dämpferkopfes (3) unten ein Sicherungselement (4) lösbar befestigt ist, welches den Obergurt (5) des Dämpfertisches (1) hintergreift.

A method of levelling a pallet load includes providing at least two pallets (24, 26) and a pre-determined combination of containers and void fillers (20a and b). The combination of containers (22) and void fillers (20a and b) are placed upon a first pallet (24) that has generally flat, horizontal top (28) and bottom (30) surfaces. The combination of containers (22) and void fillers (20) defines a horizontal plane upon which a second pallet (26), which has generally flat top (28) and bottom (30) surfaces, is stacked.

An airbag (20) for use in a cargo bay of a transport vehicle for buffering and stabilising a load, usually large paper rolls or drums, comprises two inflatable, gas tight bladders (22, 24) surrounded by a multi-ply paper container (26). The bladders (22, 24) are situated in a partially overlapping relationship with respect to one another. This enables a load with a rounded configuration to be cradled, buffered and stabilised while minimising the need for additional packing or supporting materials.

A dunnage bar system for freight containers utilizing a fixed elongated track (16) cooperable with fittings mounted upon the opposite ends of an elongated bar. The bar fittings including a head (62) captive within the associated track affixed to a neck extending through an elongated slot (32) wherein the fitting may be adjusted along the track length and openings (34, 36) formed in the track selectively cooperate with head projections (68, 74) to lock the fitting against longitudinal track displacement. The dunnage bar fittings are releasable from the track openings by a rotative movement of the head either with, or relative to the bar, and with a relatively movable head a latch (94) is associated therewith locking the fitting head relative to its bar.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Schienenfahrzeug, insbesondere eine Lokomotive, mit einem Hauptrahmen und am Hauptrahmen angeordneten Funktionselementen. Um bei einem derartigen Schienenfahrzeug die Aufprallfestigkeit ohne Verlängerung des Gesamtfahrzeugs durch Energie aufnehmende Elemente zu steigern, wird vorgeschlagen, die Funktionselemente gegenüber dem Hauptrahmen definiert verschiebbar zu lagern, wobei bei einem Aufprall eine Verschiebung der Funktionselemente gegenüber dem Hauptrahmen unter Arbeitsaufnahme stattfindet.

A collapsible and expandable void filler (20) for supporting and restraining cargo during transit in trucks, railroad cars and airplanes includes an outer tubular housing (22) having a diamond shaped tubular core (24). The housing (22) and core (24) are collapsible into a generally flat configuration along score indentations (36, 56). In one embodiment, the void filler is held in an expanded configuration by a plurality of collapsible wall portions (58) along the outer housing (22) that collapse inwardly from the periphery of the housing and engage the core (24). In another embodiment (Figures 5 and 8), the void filler is held in an expanded configuration by a cord or elastomeric bands (74) which are tightly stretched around the periphery of the housing and is held in a series of aligned notches (70).

Device at cool cargo spaces (1), for securing the cargo sideways, and comprising at least one inflatable body (6) provided between the side wall of the hold (2) and the cargo space (1), whereby said at least one body (6) is arranged in inflated state to fill out essentially all space (3) between the side wall (2) and the cargo, not used for cargo, and thereby at the same time to reduce the volume of cooling air required for cooling the cargo space.

An air bag for bracing products shipped by a railcar, trailer or overseas container to prevent lengthwise and/or crosswise movement of the cargo includes a first sheet (16) of paperboard having parallel side and end edges folded inwardly defining a planar center section (16a) and overlapping sides (18) and ends (26), a second sheet (24) of paperboard of the same dimension as the center section (16a) facing the center section and having its marginal side and end edges (24a) interposed between the center section (16a) and the overlapping side and end sections of the first sheet and glued to the side (18) and end (26) sections, and an inflatable bladder (22) between the two sheets. The bag is constructed of relatively stiff paperboard of a minimum of two laminated plys. Thus, the overlapping side and end edges of the first sheet define with the second sheet a peripheral border of a minimum of six laminated plys of paperboard. The bag has relatively good vertical stiffness when uninflated making it easy to use. The air bag is further characterized by its ease and economy of manufacture.