Edge contour for load-carrying deck

Abstract

An edge contour for a load-carrying deck includes a substantially vertically disposed side face and a substantially horizontally disposed undersurface, and a substantially inclined support surface interconnecting the side vertical side face and the horizontal undersurface. A serial array of holes or apertures (3) are disposed in a row along the inclined support surface for accommodating hook members (17,18) of cargo lashing straps (16). By providing the inclined support surface, and the apertures or holes (3) within such surface, the inclined support surface and the apertures or holes (3) thereof are, in effect, disposed at a recessed position with respect to the vertical side surface of the load-carrying deck which defines the lateral width or extent of the load-carrying deck. Consequently, the cargo hook members (17,18), which may be quite large and bulky, do not require accommodating space which would ordinarily only be provided or required in the lateral width direction of the deck and externally of the vertical side surfaces thereof. Therefore, as a result of the present invention, the lateral width or extent of the load-carrying deck may achieve a maximum service or support function without requiring provision, in the lateral or width direction, for accommodating the cargo strap hook members (17,18).