Device for securing loads

The present invention relates to a device for securing at least one of a loading area (L) of a vehicle mounted object (G1-G3), with at least one securing element (1) that is at least power-operated from a loading position into a securing position adjustment, wherein in the loading position at least one object (G1-G3) on the loading area (L) can be placed and the at least one object (G1-G3) in the securing position on the securing element (1) in a location on the loading surface (L) is held by the is applied fuse element (1) is in the safety position with the at least one article (G1-G3) in contact and on the securing element (1) in the securing position in a direction of the loading area (L) acting force. According to the invention it is especially provided that the device at least one means of a drive (5) comprises extensible, flexible adjustment part (3L, 3R) through which the securing element (1) at least power-operated adjustable in the securing position of the loading position, said flexible per se adjusting part (3L, 3R) to be connected sub-elements (31) or on account of its shaping is stiff in the extended condition due to hold the fuse element (1) in a loading position.