Adjustable cargo partition system for use in containers

Abstract

A repositionable partition or wall assembly for use within a storage or cargo transport compartment, for dividing the compartment into sub-compartments and allowing for the secured transport of cargo that does not occupy the entire container, is described. The partition or wall assembly comprises at least two vertically extending stiles, and a retaining member or means extending between the at least two vertically extending stiles, wherein the partition or wall assembly is vertically and horizontally adjustable within the compartment. Also provided are methods and systems of secured transportation of partial or full cargo loads within such cargo transportation compartments or containers.

1 . A wall divider system for use in dividing a space of a storage container, the wall divider system comprising:
 at least one partition having a height sized to extend between a floor and a ceiling of the storage container;   at least one telescoping, vertically extending stile, wherein the stiles are hollow and have two ends comprising a low coefficient of friction bushing;   at least one telescoping, horizontally extending stile, wherein the stiles are hollow and have two ends comprising a low coefficient of friction bushing; and   a releasable lock mechanism for locking at least one of the vertically or horizontally extending stiles into an extended position.   
   
   
       2 . The wall divider system of  claim 1 , wherein the stiles are made of aluminum. 
   
   
       3 . A partition system for subdividing a cargo transportation container, the partition system comprising:
 a first vertical stile;   a second vertical stile spaced longitudinally from the first vertical stile; and   a retaining means extending between the first and second vertical stile.   
   
   
       4 . The partition system of  claim 3 , further comprising two or more locking mechanisms spaced along each of the first and second vertical stile, capable of lockably engaging a securement means on at least the sides of the container. 
   
   
       5 . A cargo containment system for transporting cargo, the system comprising:
 a container comprising a first e-track rail on a first side of a cargo transport and a second e-track rail on a second side of a cargo transport, spaced opposite the first e-track; and   at least one partition system located within the container and capable of separating the container into a first and second compartment.   
   
   
       6 . A container for transporting cargo in a secured manner, comprising:
 a first wall, a second wall, a top and a bottom;   a first e-track rail on a first wall and a second e-track rail on a second wall, spaced opposite the first e-track; and   a temporary partition assembly selectively located within the container for separating the container into at least a first and second compartment;   wherein the partition assembly is vertically adjustable and can be lockably attached to the first and second e-track, and   wherein access to the cargo in the first compartment is prevented without first removing the temporary partition assembly, while access to cargo in the second compartment is unaffected by the presence of the temporary partition.   
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the container comprises a trailer, a rail car, an air cargo hold, a boat cargo hold, or a cargo container for air transport, ocean transport, road transport, or rail transport.