Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
410101000 | Anchor | 73 |
20090116926 | LOAD ANCHOR - A load anchor has a support | 05-07-2009 |
20090169321 | TIE DOWN ANCHOR DEVICE - A tie down anchor device useful, for example, in providing a securement surface for holding cargo within a sled or trailer via a strap or other tie down implement. The tie down anchor device includes an extension body, an attachment assembly, and a loop body. The extension body is flexible but substantially inelastic, formed from a fabric material. The attachment assembly is configured for removably mounting the anchor device to a surface, and is connected to a trailing section of the extension body. The loop body is movably maintained by a leading section of the extension body. With this configuration, upon mounting of the anchor device to a surface (e.g., floor of a sled), the loop body is readily available for connection to an end of a tie down implement (e.g., a hook provided with a rubber strap). | 07-02-2009 |
20090208306 | TIE DOWN ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A tie down assembly for a vehicle is provided. The tie down assembly includes a retention body and an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly is slidably disposed within the retention body for reciprocating movement between a release position and a restraint position. The tie down assembly also includes a stop secured to the anchor assembly. The stop is positioned on the anchor assembly for releasably locking with a portion of the retention body when the anchor assembly is in the restraint position. | 08-20-2009 |
20110058914 | TIE-DOWN CLEAT FOR A MOVING VEHICLE - A tie-down cleat removably secured at the vehicle's license plate area with the same screw used for securing the license plate. The cleat serves as an attachment point for a rope, etc. that is being used to maintain a vehicle's trunk lid or cargo hatch door in a substantially fixed unlatched position with respect to the vehicle when the trunk or cargo area is overfilled or otherwise preventing the lid or door from being latched and in a fully closed position. In another embodiment the cleat is provided with a slot for insertion of a top license plate portion for securing the cleat, with or without attachment also by the license plate screw. The slot can also be sized to receive the top of a vehicle window for securing the cleat at the vehicle window to serve as rope attachment points for securing an item to the vehicle's roof. | 03-10-2011 |
20120107067 | CARGO LASHING FITTING - A cargo lashing fitting for affixing to the deck of a transportation vehicle. The fitting includes a housing which is formed from material having welding compatibility with the deck of the transportation vehicle, and is sized to fit within an opening in the deck of such vehicle. The fitting further includes a securing plate removably positioned within the housing and configured to transmit load forces to the housing in a closed loop without such load forces being transmitted into the hardware removably retaining the securing plate within the housing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120148363 | METHOD FOR USING A BICYCLE TIRE INNER TUBE TO MAKE A TIE DOWN STRAP - A tie down strap is used for securing cargo or to attach various objects. A tie down strap is made from a bicycle tire inner tube and clips which can be removeably and adjustably attached to either end of the bicycle tire inner tube which is cut along a radial axis. | 06-14-2012 |
20120189398 | PORTABLE AND REMOVABLE ANCHOR FOR TRUCK BED SLOTS - An apparatus and method for providing a removable anchor for use in tying down a load, or for securing a winch cable for use in recovering a disabled vehicle or other load. The anchor may be removably attached to the deck/bed of a trailer or vehicle (e.g., a car carrier or wrecker/tow truck), using one or more slots or stake pockets located on a cargo surface of the deck. The removable anchor may include: a projection member shaped and sized to fit into a slot on the cargo surface, or to protrude through a stake pocket; a crown attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member, and configured to receive and anchor one or more tie-down connectors; and a key attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member. The key can be passed into the slot and manipulated between removable and locked positions. Alternatively, the key may be used to removably secure the anchor to the stake pocket. | 07-26-2012 |
20130034401 | Device Providing Additional Attachment Points in a Vehicle Bed - A strap provides additional connection points in a vehicle bed to tethers at more convenient locations than OEM anchor points. The strap includes a ring or series of rings that are connected by webbing segments. A tensioning device is included in the strap to adjust the length of the strap and to provide tension when installed. Two straps can be used along the lateral sides of a pickup-truck bed. Tether such as bungee chords, ropes, straps, or cargo nets can be placed from one strap to another to secure cargo in the bed in ways that are not possible when using the OEM anchor points alone. | 02-07-2013 |
20130129440 | MOVEABLE TIEDOWN - A system for securing objects in an aircraft can comprise a structure in an aircraft having a plurality of receiving holes and a tie down. The tie down can comprise a housing and a fitting. The housing can have at least one engagement pin for selective positioning wherever the receiving holes are located. The fitting can be capable of receiving and securing a restraint to the housing and configured to rotate about the engagement pin to facilitate securing objects in an aircraft. | 05-23-2013 |
20140064871 | KEEPER FOR OFF ROAD VEHICLE STORAGE TIEDOWN | 03-06-2014 |
20140079503 | BOBBIN, ANCHORING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A bobbin is provided and can be attached to almost any part of a surface for securing an item to the surface using an elasticized cord with hook ends. In one embodiment, a pre-existing fastener can be removed and replaced with a slightly longer fastener to mount the bobbin at that point. Where placement of the bobbin is made at a point where no pre-existing fastener exists, a bobbin and fastener can be placed there by simply drilling a hole and fastening the bobbin at that point. The present invention further provides an assembly that comprises a plurality of such bobbins, the bobbins being strategically located for securing particular types of items. It also provides the method for locating, fastening and using the assembly of bobbins. | 03-20-2014 |
20140255121 | INSERT INJECTION MOLD D-RING FOR TIE DOWN APPLICATION - A tie down device for tie down application including a D-ring with overmold used for a motor vehicle to secure cargo of various shapes and sizes using removable straps. The tie down device includes a D-ring, an overmold plastic portion, bracket portion, and an interior bracket. The tie down device withstands a minimum load requirement suitable to secure a cargo in place. A round steel bar is shaped into the D-ring feature and inserted into the mold for forming the overmold plastic portion. The plastic forms in an overmold around the metal material into the desired shape. The molding process obtains the features and shape required from at least a visual perspective and the round steel bar, which is partially encapsulated by the overmold plastic portion, provides strength to meet the predetermined load requirements. The interior bracket acts as a spring to control the tension of the bracket portion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140363253 | Sling It - The Sling It is a tie-down device with a center portion which can open up in accordion fashion to better conform to the material it is securing. When not in use, or the restrained item does not require use of the conforming central section of the Sling It, the center section collapses so that it can be easily stored, or used as a simple strap. | 12-11-2014 |
20150360600 | CONNECTOR ANCHOR HAVING MULTIPLE DIRECTION CONNECTIVITY - A connector anchor has a longitudinal axis and at least two spaced apart apertures each of which may receive a buckle clip. The first aperture has a first dimension and a second dimension less than the first dimension. The second dimension of the first aperture extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor. The second aperture has a third dimension and a fourth dimension less than the third dimension. The second aperture is spaced from the first aperture. The third dimension of the second aperture extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor. | 12-17-2015 |
410102000 | Multipurpose, e.g., combined, convertible | 1 |
20090169322 | Load Device for Vehicles - The present invention relates to a load device ( | 07-02-2009 |
410103000 | Including winch or tensioner | 13 |
20080232922 | Cargo bracing device - A cargo bracing device includes a base having two side plates for rotatably attaching a reel drum, one or more toothed discs attached to the reel drum and controlled to rotate relative to the base with a stop, an operating arm having two legs rotatably attached to the reel drum, a catch device attached to the operating arm and engaged with the toothed disc, and an anchoring device may detachably anchor the catch device to the operating arm for limiting the catch device to slide relative to the legs of the operating arm and for preventing the operating arm from being disengaged from the reel drum. The operating arm includes an opening formed in each leg for detachably engaging with the reel drum and for preventing the cargo from being stolen by the unauthorized persons. | 09-25-2008 |
20090074531 | Winch Attachment - The present device is a combination winch attachment and a winch winding shaft end wherein the winch attachment including a body for demountably attaching to the shaft end, the winch attachment further including a mechanism for releaseably securing the body to the shaft end thereby placing the winch attachment in an engaged position wherein the winch attachment and shaft end rotate in unison, and the winch attachment further including a coupling mechanism for receiving rotational forces to the body, such that the body in turn rotates the shaft end when the winch attachment is in the engaged position. | 03-19-2009 |
20100166520 | INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS GOODS BINDING SYSTEM - The present invention discloses an intelligent logistics goods binding system in the field of control technology. The problems of the conventional intelligent logistics goods binding systems, such as inconvenience in operation of the intelligent logistics goods binding system, low operation efficiency and complicated adjusting of control parameters, are addressed by the system of the invention. The intelligent logistics goods binding system of the invention includes an upper controller and a lower controller connected thereto. A sensor and a power mechanism are connected to the lower controller, which are respectively provided on the pay-out and take-up device. An upper input means is connected with the upper controller and a lower input means is connected to the lower controller. The activation or deactivation of the power mechanism is controlled by the upper controller through the lower controller or directly controlled by the lower controller based on the pressure signal of the sensor. According to the invention, one or more lower controllers could be controlled or set through one upper controller to form a system in which each tightener could work separately and be controlled in a centralized manner. The system of the invention further has the benefits of convenient operation, moderate tensioning force of the binding strip and high operation efficiency and safety. | 07-01-2010 |
20100166521 | PAY-OUT AND TAKE-UP DEVICE FOR TIGHTENER - The present invention provides a pay-out and take-up device for a tightener in the mechanical field. The pay-out and take-up device of the invention includes a casing fixedly connected to the side of the holder and a worm, a worm axis and a worm wheel set within the casing, in which the worm wheel is fixedly connected to the extension end of the belt axis, and the worm axis is provided on the side of the worm wheel and could move in the axial direction thereof within the casing, and the worm is covered on the worm axis and fixedly connected to the worm axis. A guide mechanism is placed between the casing and the worm or between the casing and the worm axis, in which the worm axis could move in the axial direction thereof when the worm axis rotates. The worm axis or the worm could be detached from the guide mechanism when the worm is engaged with the worm wheel. A power mechanism is further provided on the holder. A transmission mechanism is provided between the power mechanism and the worm axis for transmitting the power. The device of the invention has the benefits of simple operation, high binding efficiency and excellent applicability. | 07-01-2010 |
20100284757 | ROPE FASTENING DEVICE - A rope fastening device ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110150595 | TIE DOWN WINCH SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A tie-down winch system includes a tie-down winch and a winch bar member. The tie-down winch includes frame, a cylinder member rotatably carried by the frame, a first lock member connected to a second end of the cylinder member, and a second lock member pivotally connected to the frame adjacent the second end of the cylinder member and moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The engaged position is defined as a portion of the second lock member engaging a portion of the first lock member to prevent rotation of the cylinder member, and the disengaged position is defined as the second lock member being spaced apart from the first lock member so that the cylinder member is freely rotatable with respect to the frame. | 06-23-2011 |
20110158762 | Strap tension device - The Strap Tension Device consists of a rectangular frame produced in a variety of dimensions depending on the truck to be equipped, and in materials ranging from injection-molded thermoplastic resins in one embodiment to aluminum and steel in other embodiments. The Strap Tension Device is produced in a pallet-type embodiment for flatbed trucks, as a perimeter frame or rail for flatbed trucks in another embodiment, and even as a top-rail fitting for the beds of pickups in yet another embodiment. In one embodiment, the device of the present invention features a series of inset, spring-loaded, sliding tensioning blocks and in another embodiment, clamps. When depressed, these clamps create an opening at the outer side of the frame, an opening through which the user pulls a two inch nylon cargo strap. When the straps have been passed through the tensioning clamps and pulled tight to secure the load, the clamps are released, locking the straps in position and thus securing the load. The Strap Tension Device contains a mechanism by which the spring-clamps, which are tensioned by a pair of compression springs, slide in their housings. | 06-30-2011 |
20110176884 | RIGID TIE DOWN - The present invention discloses a rigid tie down in the field of mechanics, which addresses the problems of the existing tie downs, for example, they occupy a large space and have a low binding efficiency. The rigid tie down comprises a body, a first hook and a second hook provided on both ends of the body, and a handle connected to the body. The body has a cylindrical shape. The first hook has a first screw thereon, and the second hook has a second screw thereon. The first screw is threadedly connected with one end of the body, and the second screw is threadedly connected with the other end of the body. The direction of the threads of the first screw is reverse to that of the second screw. The rigid tie down could be operated in a convenient manner, have a high binding efficiency and occupy a small space. | 07-21-2011 |
20130101368 | WINCH FOR CARGO-RETAINING STRAP - A winch for a cargo restraining strap includes a frame having a base and first and second parallel spaced sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls define respective first and second apertures. A protective wall extends from the base and is spaced from the first sidewall. The first sidewall and the protective wall cooperate to define a clevis structure including a channel. A pawl is movably secured to the frame, with an inner end thereof located in the clevis channel. A spool extends between the first and second sidewalls and is rotatably supported in the first and second apertures of the first and second sidewalls. A ratchet wheel is connected to the spool and is located adjacent the first sidewall. The ratchet wheel is selectively engaged by the pawl. The frame, spool and ratchet wheel can be defined from aluminum alloy. The frame can be extruded as a one-piece construction. The spool and ratchet wheel can be extruded as a one-piece construction. | 04-25-2013 |
20130272814 | System and Method for Securing a Load onto a Trailer - A system and method for securing a load onto a trailer is described. Specifically, a load-securing device can comprise a first casing mountable to a trailer, wherein said casing comprises a first front driveshaft access orifice and a first plate screw orifice, a first threaded driveshaft mounted in said casing wherein the first end of said first driveshaft is mateable with a first rotation actuator, further wherein the front end of said first threaded drive shaft is accessible by said first front driveshaft access orifice. | 10-17-2013 |
20150063937 | Chain Winch Apparatus and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to a chain winch apparatus useful for utilizing, for example, as tie-downs for heavy equipment on the decks of railcars, trucks, or other vehicles, although the invention should not be limited to its preferred application. More specifically, the present invention relates to a chain winch apparatus for winching and holding a chain, such as a ½″ chain, and for tensioning the chain for the afore-mentioned tie-down applications. Methods of use are further provided. | 03-05-2015 |
20150117975 | TIE-DOWN APPARATUS - In one example, a tie-down apparatus can include a tie-down device and a housing adapted to receive the tie-down device. The tie-down apparatus can be transitionable between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the stowed state, the tie-down device can be stored entirely within the housing. The stowed state can be convenient for storing the tie-down device when not in use. In the deployed state, certain metal portions of the tie down device can be concealed within the housing while other portions of the tie-down device (e.g. attachment mechanisms) are deployed through openings in the housing. The deployed state can be convenient for securing cargo without damaging (e.g. scratching or denting) the cargo. | 04-30-2015 |
20160090021 | HOOK ASSEMBLY FOR CHAIN TENSIONERS - Aspects of the invention are directed to an apparatus that may be used as a chain tensioner. The apparatus comprises an attachment element, such as a hook, that is rotatably coupled to a locking plate. In use, the apparatus is operative to take on a plurality of locked states and an unlocked state. Each of the plurality of locked states is characterized by the locking plate being pressed into a cavity of a locking body in a manner that prevents the locking body, and, by extension, the attachment element from rotating. The unlocked state is characterized by the locking plate being outside the cavity, and thereby free to rotate. The attachment element is therefore capable of being swiveled between, and locked into, multiple orientations. | 03-31-2016 |
410104000 | Track-guided anchor | 26 |
20080213061 | TRACK SLOT FASTENER - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rotatable handle being rotatable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the rotatable handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the rotatable handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from an interior region of the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning scallop of the track. | 09-04-2008 |
20080253855 | Device for fastening cargo in a transportation means - The invention relates to a device for fastening cargo in a transportation means comprising at least one guide rail ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080253856 | TRACK SLOT FASTENER - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rotatable handle being rotatable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the rotatable handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the rotatable handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from an interior region of the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning scallop of the track. | 10-16-2008 |
20080317562 | Aircraft Payload Retention System For Interior Loads - An aircraft payload retention system includes a cable, a brake assembly, a hollow crushable member and a hollow structural member. The hollow structural member is fixed adjacent an aircraft internal cargo bay. In response to a high-G condition, the payload may break free from a tie-down system and move forward. The brake assembly engages the hollow crushable member within the hollow structural member and begins to crush the hollow crushable member as the cable is pulled therethrough to dissipate energy of the payload into the structure of the aircraft to arrest forward movement of the payload toward the cockpit. | 12-25-2008 |
20090028658 | Trailer Load Securement System - A trailer includes a floor engageable with a load, the trailer floor comprising a plurality of floor panels. Each floor panel comprises a plurality of tubular portions that are hollow inside to reduce weight. The tubular portions have an upper wall comprising pairs of parallel channels which slideably receive at least one sliding bracket for securing the load to the trailer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090080995 | VEHICLE CARGO ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle cargo arrangement has a track with an elongated slot and a tie-down assembly. The tie-down assembly includes a tie-down fitting, a retainer coupled to the tie-down fitting to selectively retain the tie-down fitting to the track, and a blocking part. The blocking part is movably coupled with respect to the tie-down fitting between a blocked orientation and an unblocked orientation. The tie-down assembly is removable from the track by rotational movement when the blocking part is in the unblocked orientation. However, the tie-down assembly is not removable from the track by the rotational movement when the blocking part is in the blocked orientation. | 03-26-2009 |
20090274531 | Universal Cargo Rail Clamp - An adjustable clamp assembly for attaching an accessory to a vehicle having a cargo rail. The assembly includes a rail clamp member attachable to the cargo rail and an adjustable clasp catcher operatively attached to the rail clamp member. A clasp is configured to selectively interface with one of at least two attachment features on the adjustable clasp catcher. An accessory fitting configured to accept attachment of the vehicle accessory is connected with respect to the clasp such that the accessory fitting is selectively attachable to the adjustable clasp catcher, thereby capable of attaching the accessory to the vehicle through the cargo rail. A locking member may be operatively attached to the clasp and configured to selectively exert a locking force between the clasp and adjustable clasp catcher. | 11-05-2009 |
20100202850 | TIE-DOWN DEVICE - The present invention relates to a tie-down device comprising a base member and a retaining member, the retaining member having first and second retaining means suitable to retain the device in a channel, recess or the like, the first retaining means being engageable with a part of the channel or structure associated with the channel, and the second retaining means being engageable with another part of the channel or structure associated with the channel by pushing the retaining member to a distal position away from the base member and twisting the retaining member whilst in the distal position into engagement with the channel or structure associated with the channel. | 08-12-2010 |
20100215456 | Adjustable Cargo Securing System - An apparatus for securing cargo to a vehicle, and to tie-downs or sliders receivable in rails mounted to a bed, load deck, or other storage area of a vehicle, such as a pickup, sport utility vehicle, or trailer is described. A user may easily change, adjust or customize the tie-down locations to suit a desired application. The cargo securing system has a rail with a generally C-shaped cross section, the open end of the C-shape defining a slot which may run along the entire length of the rail. The C-shaped rail also defines a channel which may run along the entire length of the rail. A slider member may reside in the channel and include a foot or base portion and an integral elongate portion which may protrude through the slot in the rail. The slider member may include an integral tie-down location on the elongate portion. | 08-26-2010 |
20100316460 | MOVEABLE TIEDOWN - A system for securing objects in an aircraft can comprise a structure in an aircraft having a plurality of receiving holes and a tie down. The tie down can comprise a housing and a fitting. The housing can have at least one engagement pin for selective positioning wherever the receiving holes are located. The fitting can be capable of receiving and securing a restraint to the housing and configured to rotate about the engagement pin to facilitate securing objects in an aircraft. | 12-16-2010 |
20110027034 | CARGO CONTROL SYSTEM ADAPTOR - An adaptor for cargo control systems is provided that can adjust to accommodate length, width, and height variances between parallel tracks in a cargo control system. The adaptor includes a crossbar, first and second length and height adjusting mechanisms, and first and second width adjusting mechanisms. The first and second length and height adjusting mechanisms are affixed to first and second ends of the crossbar, and the first and second width adjusting mechanisms are affixed to the crossbar along the length of the crossbar. | 02-03-2011 |
20110129315 | TRACK SYSTEM - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track. | 06-02-2011 |
20120148364 | CHANNEL AND ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING CARGO - A channel and anchor assembly includes a channel and an anchor. The channel has a generally c-shaped cross-section that includes first and second upper extensions that define a plurality of openings, first and second side edges connected at first ends to the first and second upper extensions, respectively, and a lower cross member that extends between second ends of the first and the second side edges. The first and the second upper extensions lie in substantially a first plane, and the lower cross member lies in substantially a second plane that is separated from the first plane by a distance sized to allow an anchor member to be inserted into the channel. The openings are sized and positioned to receive complementary protrusions extending from the anchor member. The anchor includes a substantially rectangular lower planar member configured to enter the channel. A plurality of protrusions extend from a top surface of the lower planar member. The protrusions are positioned adjacent to first and second edges of the lower planar member and are configured to enter the plurality of openings defined by the channel. | 06-14-2012 |
20120275877 | LATCH ARRANGEMENT FOR CARGO RESTRAINT - An improved cargo restraint for installation on a preselected track mounted in or on the surface of a vehicle carrying the cargo and the restraint is mounted on a bracket which abuts the cargo to restrain the movement of the cargo and the restraint is slidingly movable on the track and has a locking position on the track wherein the bracket restrains the cargo and the restraint has no relative movement with respect to the track or the bracket or the vehicle so that there is no rattling of the restraint when in the locked position. | 11-01-2012 |
20130202379 | LATCH ARRANGEMENT FOR CARGO RESTRAINT - An improved cargo restraint for installation on a preselected track mounted in or on the surface of a vehicle carrying the cargo and the restraint is mounted on a bracket which abuts the cargo to restrain the movement of the cargo and the restraint is slidingly movable on the track and has a locking position on the track wherein the bracket restrains the cargo and the restraint has no relative movement with respect to the track or the bracket or the vehicle so that there is no rattling of the restraint when in the locked position. | 08-08-2013 |
20130309037 | RAIL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A rail mounting system includes a mounting rail that has a channel profile. The mounting rail is secured to a cargo area surface. Further, the rail mounting system includes a slide member that has a securement receiving area for securing a cargo product and the slide member within the channel profile of the mounting rail. The slide member is received within the channel profile. | 11-21-2013 |
20140003878 | STRAP END FITTING FOR USE IN VERTICAL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOVABLE BEAMS | 01-02-2014 |
20140248103 | LOADING RAIL AND SLIDING BLOCK FOR A LOADING RAIL - A loading rail has a cross-sectional profile which is uniform over at least part of the length of said loading rail, has, on an upper side, a longitudinal groove for receiving at least one sliding block, the longitudinal groove being constricted in an upper region by at least one web, which is attached to a side wall of the longitudinal groove, to form a longitudinal slot, and the web bearing at least one downwardly projecting projection, wherein the projection forms an undercut on a side facing away from the longitudinal slot, as seen from below. The disclosure also relates to a sliding block for a loading rail. | 09-04-2014 |
20140271021 | Heavy Duty Track Fitting - A track fitting assembly for engagement with an L-track is disclosed herein. The track fitting assembly includes an anchor with at least one, but preferably three track engaging lugs extending from each side of the anchor. The anchor includes a load beam whose cross-section is larger than the anchor portion not comprising the load beam. The top surface of the load beam rises above the top surface of the track. A stud extending upwards from the load beam, and because it sits above the track, the diameter of the stud is not limited by the narrowed portions of the L-Track or the load beam. The track fitting assembly also includes a locking mechanism comprising at least one index member on each side, wherein the index members fit between the lugs of the anchor. The locking mechanism comprises an opening for receiving one or both of the load beam and the stud. A nut secures hardware to the track fitting assembly through engagement with the stud. | 09-18-2014 |
410105000 | Anchor-admitting cross-slotted track | 7 |
20080219795 | FLEXIBLE TRUCK BED TIE-DOWN SYSTEM - A flexible cargo bed tie-down system allows the user to easily change, adjust, customize, and adapt his or her vehicle to specific needs at any given moment, and interfaces with the rest of the vehicle in an optimum manner from a functional, structural, and aesthetic standpoint. One embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle having a side wall construction enclosing a cargo bed at a side of the cargo bed. The side wall construction includes an outer portion which runs generally vertically at an outer portion of the vehicle, and a top portion which runs generally horizontally from the outer portion toward a longitudinal center of the vehicle. A tie-down rail is mounted adjacent to the top portion such that a part of the top portion overhangs at least a portion of the tie-down rail. The tie-down rail is configured to accept a tie-down fitting and includes a slotted opening generally aligned with an interior edge of the top portion. | 09-11-2008 |
20080279649 | Track slot fastener - A slidably retainable fastener assembly for securing loads to a track is provided with a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a member operating on the retainer, the member being positionable in at least a first position and a second position. When the member is positioned in the first position, the member causes the retainer to disengage the track slot thereby allowing the fastener to be movable within the track slot, and when the member is positioned in the second position, the member causes the retainer to engage the track slot thereby causing the fastener to remain stationary within the track slot. | 11-13-2008 |
20090003958 | Anchor lock tether fitting - An anchor lock for use in restraining cargo on a land or air transport vehicle is supported on a track mounted on the vehicle, the track having slots formed therein. The device has a center piece forming s lock plate with a bottom portion which matingly fits into one of the slots of the track. The bottom portion of the lock plate is retained in the slot by springs positioned between the lock plate and the side plates which urge the bottom portion of the lock plate against the track. With the bottom portion of the lock plate in the slot, lateral movement of the lock plate along the track is restrained. The top portion of the lock plate has a handle which is used to draw the bottom portion away from the track to facilitate the repositioning of the lock plate along the track. The slotted track has inwardly extending flanges on its opposite sides. A side plate is attached to each of the sides of the lock plate in opposing relationship. The side plates have outwardly extending flanges on their bottoms which matingly engage the flanges formed in the track to restrain the lock plate against lateral movement. | 01-01-2009 |
20090274532 | CARGO RESTRAINT TIE DOWN - A tie down for securing objects in an aircraft having a roller tray can comprise a tie-fitting, a carriage, and protruding elements. A carriage can include at least one side wall with protruding elements extending from the side wall of a carriage to cooperate with a roller tray. The protruding elements removably secure the tie down to a selected location along the roller tray. A restraint extending from an object can be removably secured to a tie down. The tie down being vertically insertable and removable by hand operation and without the use if tools or mechanical fasteners. | 11-05-2009 |
20100067999 | FASTENER ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLE - This invention relates to a fastener assembly that has a rail ( | 03-18-2010 |
20130216326 | TRACK SYSTEM - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track. | 08-22-2013 |
20140030039 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR AN EQUIPMENT ITEM ON A LOCKING TRACK - A device for locking an equipment item onto a locking track attached to the floor of a cabin comprises a support component, the underside of which comprises a insertion section adapted to the contour of a longitudinal slot of the locking track, where said insertion section can be inserted into the locking track, and on the support component a sliding part that can be inserted into the locking track is guided so it can be longitudinally shifted, the outer contour of which corresponds to that of the insertion section, wherein the sliding part can be shifted in the locking track relative to the support component in order to lock the support component on the locking track. | 01-30-2014 |
410106000 | Mounted on exposed and bordering structural member | 13 |
20100068000 | Cargo Restraint Anchor - A double-ended cargo restraint anchor for use with existing cargo tie-down straps on commercial transport vehicles, such as flatbed trailers, is disclosed. The restraint anchor allows cargo tie-down straps to always be situated inboard of the anchor bars or “rub rails” located on either side of the transport vehicle. The new restraint anchor complies with all governmental safety rules and transport regulations. | 03-18-2010 |
20110293386 | Interconnecting trailer side rail and tie down plate - A side rail apparatus facilitates the securement of a load being carried on the bed or deck of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a side rail and a tie plate. The side rail has an upper horizontal member configured to be substantially continuous with the deck support surface when mounted to the vehicle, and a vertical member that is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal member. The vertical member has a horizontally directed recess formed in a top outer edge thereof to create a generally horizontal slot with a side opening through which the tie plate is received. The shape of the tie plate and of the slot is such that the tie plate, once inserted in the slot, is self-retained therein and will not disengage while the securement device is attached and tightened. In addition, the placement of the slot in the vertical member of the side rail effectively prevents material of various types from accumulating in the slot such that the side rail apparatus is ready for use with minimal preparation and effort. | 12-01-2011 |
20120251261 | CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A cargo management system for a vehicle having a cargo area such as a pickup bed is disclosed. The system includes a rail attachable to the interior surface of the cargo box inner panel, at least one reinforcement plate positionable against the outer surface of the inner panel, and a plurality of fasteners for holding the rail to the inner panel backed by the reinforcement plate. At least one cleat is fitted to the rail. The cleat can be moved and selectively positioned on the rail. The rail has a rail portion and a body portion. The body portion is positioned through a slot formed in the bedliner. The body portion of the rail includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls connecting the base with the rail portion. The body portion of the rail may include one or more interior walls between the base wall of the body portion and the rail portion. Each reinforcement plate has apertures to accommodate multiple mechanical fasteners, thus eliminating the multiple reinforcement plates of the known technology. Each reinforcement plate includes a plurality of reinforcement segments and reinforcement segment bridges. Each reinforcement segment is attached to an adjacent reinforcement segment by a reinforcement segment bridge. | 10-04-2012 |
20130251474 | E-TRACK CONNECTOR - An improved e-track connector, or lockdown, is presented that can be installed in single locations instead of provided in tracks as in the industry. It also possesses a finished slot that accepts logistics straps buckles. The slot is a complete rectangle with no excess material folded under it and has been deburred and finished smooth. The device also possesses a drain slot along the side of the tang and drain holes in the buckle receiver such that liquid will drain out of the connector when it is mounted horizontally. | 09-26-2013 |
20130287515 | Tie Down Anchor System and Method - A family of anchor devices that include a back plate mounted behind a mounting surface with a flange mounted in front of the mounting surface and generally a ring or hook carrier member that engages an anchor ring or a hook. In several embodiments the carrier can rotate without axles pins or the like allowing the load to align the device in a direction of maximum convenience and strength. A first embodiment provides a rotating ring in a recessed retaining cup that provides for maximum flexibility. A second embodiment provides a rotating ring in a clip carrier in a raised mounting flange. A third embodiment provides a swivel insert hook carrier that can rotate. A fourth embodiment includes a ring that engages a notch in a raised carrier. Fifth and sixth embodiments provide attachments for one or multiple hooks in a fixed-mounted, non-rotating flange. | 10-31-2013 |
20130309038 | Repositionable Trailer Tie-Down Bracket - The present invention pertains to a trailer tie-down bracket that may be removably attached to, and repositioned along, a trailer frame and/or rail without having to permanently alter the trailer frame and/or rails (e.g., by drilling holes therein). The trailer tie-down bracket is preferably comprised of a clamp portion for removable and repositionable attachment to a trailer frame, an eye-bolt attached to said clamp, a fastener for removably attaching said clamp to the frame or rail and a locking nut for locking the same in a desired position. The trailer tie-down bracket enables a user to (i) securely transport a trailer load by offering a secure anchoring point to which tie-downs can be secured and that can be attached to a trailer frame and/or rail without altering the same; and (ii) reposition the trailer tie-down bracket along the frame to suit the user's needs and/or a particular application. | 11-21-2013 |
20140086699 | RESTRAINING STRAP SECUREMENT SYSTEM - A restraining strap securement system for a trailer includes a load-restraining strap with a flat hook that connects to the trailer side rail. The trailer side rail extends along the sides of the trailer and comprises a bottom wall with an opening for receiving the flat hook. A keeper slides upon a rail affixed to the bottom wall and the keeper may be positioned to extend beneath the flat hook and prevent the flat from falling from the opening while the strap is being tightened. The keeper may comprise a hook that can he used to secure tarps or ropes over the trailer load. | 03-27-2014 |
20140126975 | MULTI-LAYER HOLD DOWN ASSEMBLY - A low profile hold down assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of a sidewall of a trailer. The hold down assembly includes a cover member formed from the same material from which the sidewall of the trailer is formed and therefore is aesthetically desirable. | 05-08-2014 |
20140286724 | Portable and Removable Anchor for Truck Bed Slots - An apparatus and method for providing a removable anchor for use in tying down a load, or for securing a winch cable for use in recovering a disabled vehicle or other load. The anchor may be removably attached to the deck/bed of a trailer or vehicle (e.g., a car carrier or wrecker/tow truck), using one or more slots or stake pockets located on a cargo surface of the deck. The removable anchor may include: a projection member shaped and sized to fit into a slot on the cargo surface, or to protrude through a stake pocket; a crown attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member, and configured to receive and anchor one or more tie down connectors; and a key attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member. The key can be passed into the slot and manipulated between removable and locked positions. Alternatively, the key may be used to removably secure the anchor to the stake pocket. | 09-25-2014 |
20160137299 | MULTIPART FASTENING DEVICE FOR FASTENING A DEVICE TO A REINFORCING ELEMENT AND TO THE OUTER SKIN OF A VEHICLE - This relates to a multi-part attachment device for attaching a device to a stiffening element and to an outer skin of a vehicle. The multi-part attachment device comprises a base body having an angular profile for attaching the attachment device to the stiffening element and to the outer skin of the vehicle. Furthermore, the multi-part attachment device comprises an upper part with a lug, wherein the upper part is attached to the base body. This also relates to a method for attaching a device to a stiffening element and to an outer skin of a vehicle as well as to an aircraft with a multi-part attachment device. | 05-19-2016 |
410107000 | Project-retract (tie piece)* | 1 |
20090324357 | LADING TIE ANCHOR LINK WITH ENHANCED BANDING CONTACT SURFACE - A two-piece anchor assembly has a retainer and an interlocking link. The link is a unitary component that is formed by a single forging step. The link is secured to the floor of a railway flatcar by the retainer. A steel band is connected at one end to a load bearing surface of the link of a first anchor assembly and at another end to a load bearing surface of the link of a second anchor assembly. A tensile force is then applied to the steel banding and crimped with a clip in order to secure cargo. The load bearing surface has an enhanced banding radius, which reduces the risk of band breakage when the steel band is subjected to a high tensile force by preventing “creasing” at contact locations. | 12-31-2009 |
410108000 | In exposed array therealong | 2 |
410110000 | Atop wall of open top freight carrier, e.g., bulb-angle mounted | 2 |
20100143064 | Adjustable tie-down apparatus for pickup trucks - An adjustable tie-down apparatus that is used to secure cargo in the bed of pickup truck by using an internal clamp and lever mechanism to clamp the L-shaped upper body, which rests flat against the top side of the rail of a truck bed, to the U-shaped lower body, which rests against the under side of the top of the rail and the interior of the downwardly protruding flange. The tie-down point is attached to backside of the U-shaped lower body and faces the interior of the truck bed to support the attachment of a cable, rope, strap, or similar anchor line for securing cargo placed in the bed of the truck. This apparatus may be placed at any point along the length of the rail of the truck bed and is adaptable to fit rails of varying thicknesses. | 06-10-2010 |
20150071727 | REMOVABLE BULL RING WITH ROTATING ATTACHMENT PLATE - A bull ring for a vehicle comprises a top plate coupled to a rotating plate having a tie-down. Two opposing rail flanges extend from the rotating plate and a fastener selectively couples the rotating plate in a securing position relative to the top plate. The rail flanges extend beyond an outer edge of the top plate to define a clamping region with the top plate. | 03-12-2015 |
410111000 | Project-retract (tie piece)* | 2 |
20080260487 | Tie-down anchor system and method - A family of anchor devices that include a back plate mounted behind a mounting surface with a flange mounted in front of the mounting surface and generally a ring or hook carrier member that engages an anchor ring or a hook. In several embodiments the carrier can rotate without axles pins or the like allowing the load to align the device in a direction of maximum convenience and strength. A first embodiment provides a rotating ring in a recessed retaining cup that provides for maximum flexibility. A second embodiment provides a rotating ring in a clip carrier in a raised mounting flange. A third embodiment provides a swivel insert hook carrier that can rotate. A fourth embodiment includes a ring that engages a notch in a raised carrier. Fifth and sixth embodiments provide attachments for one or multiple hooks in a fixed-mounted, non-rotating flange. | 10-23-2008 |
20100284758 | System and method for securing cargo to a load bearing surface - A tie down for use on a load bearing surface includes a cup-shaped housing, a mounting block, a cylindrical fastener assembly, and at least one bail. The mounting block and cylindrical fastener assembly is rotatably mounted in the cup-shaped housing. The mounting block and cylindrical fastener assembly allow for rotation of the at least one bail above the plane of the load bearing surface. | 11-11-2010 |
410115000 | Array strip or formation | 2 |
20080219796 | Cargo container with peripheral wall structure reinforced by side post assemblies - A cargo container having a floor and a peripheral wall structure and including a plurality of side post assemblies. Each side post assembly has a body with a vertically extending length. The body of each side post assembly is secured at the outside surface of at least one of the panels. Each side post assembly further has a reinforcement plate with oppositely facing first and second surfaces. The first surface is facially abutted to the outside surface of the at least one panel. The body of the side post at least partially overlies the reinforcement plate. A logistics slot is formed in one of the side post assemblies. | 09-11-2008 |
20110211930 | PORTABLE TIE-DOWN ANCHOR DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND KIT - At least one embodiment pertains to a portable tie-down anchor device, system, and kit comprising: a fabric body having a first end; a first clasp coupled to the first end of the fabric body; a tie-down hardware device coupled to the fabric body and configured to adjust a length of the anchor device; a second clasp coupled to the tie-down hardware device; and a plurality of holes positioned along a length of the fabric body, and wherein the anchor device is configured to secure cargo to a truck bed. The plurality of holes provide additional anchor points for the truck bed, and are adapted to receive an end of a securement device, such as a bungee cord, netting, rope, tarp, or an adjustable strap. The first clasp and the second clasp are each configured to removeably couple to a permanent anchor located in or about the truck bed. | 09-01-2011 |
410116000 | Including mounting means for facile assembly or removal of (tie piece)* | 2 |
20090269156 | TIE-DOWN HOOK - A hook for a tie-down strap to secure a load on a trailer having a rail engaged by the hook. The hook has first and second panel portions, the first panel portion being secured to the strap. A transition connects the first and second panel portions, and a distal end portion of the second panel portion forms a return segment extending into the space between the panel portions. In use, the first and second panels are disposed along opposite surfaces of the rail. The transition spans one edge of the rail and the return spans an opposite edge of the rail. | 10-29-2009 |
20130315686 | RETENTION, RELEASE, AND SEPARATION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A retention, release, and separation device is disclosed. The device includes a clip to secure a component and a capturing sleeve to secure the clip and prevent release of the component. The capturing sleeve can alternately facilitate displacement of the clip to release the component. The device also includes a separation piston that provides a separation force to the component to actively separate the component from the device upon release of the component. Additionally, the device includes a fluid source to provide a fluid pressure sufficient to displace the capturing sleeve and the separation piston, and to generate the separation force. | 11-28-2013 |