Apparatus for transporting glass sheets and the like

Abstract

An improved device for securing stacks of large glass sheets for over-the-road movement is disclosed. The device includes a main truck trailer frame providing a floor and generally vertical central support for one or more large sheets in generally vertical position. A fixed guide bar extends the length of the frame behind the central support and laterally extending rails are removably secured to the guide bar adjacent the opposed vertical edges of the sheet. A longitudinal rail is adjustably secured to the outer ends of the lateral rails to extend across the outer face of the sheets and means are provided to draw both the lateral and longitudinal rails against the glass sheets to hold it securely against movement. An especially designed bracket is used to secure the lateral rails to the fixed guide bar and longitudinal rail to also provide for vertical adjustment of the height of the lateral and longitudinal rails to accommodate various sized glass sheets.