Multi-positional flat hook bracket
AssigneeFontaine Trailer Company
InventorsMichael Watson, Randy McGuire
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Abstract
A multi-positional flat hook bracket for cargo securement is provided. The bracket allows for the securement of tie-down flat hooks in such a way as to conform to the recent regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Namely, the tie-down will stay inboard of the trailer's rub rails, and any loss in tension to the tie-downs will not result in the flat hook coming loose.
Claims11
A bracket for securing a tie-down flat hook to a trailer, said bracket comprising:
- a. a square-shaped frame;
- b. an attachment means for securing said bracket to said trailer;
- and
- c. a receiving rod transversely connecting the sides of said frame for attaching said flat hook to said bracket.
A bracket for securing a tie-down flat hook to a trailer, said bracket comprising:
- a. a horizontal bottom plate;
- b. two vertical side walls substantially parallel to one another connected at opposing sides of said bottom plate;
- c. a top plate substantially parallel to said bottom plate and substantially perpendicular to said side walls connected at opposite end of said bottom plate;
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- d. a receiving rod disposed in between said top and bottom plate, substantially parallel to said top and bottom plates, and transversely connecting said side walls;
- wherein said bracket can be moveably attached to said trailer at said top plate, and wherein said tie-down flat hook can be attached to said rod.
A cargo securement system comprising:
- a. a winch housing a cargo tie-down having a flat hook attached at its remote end;
- b. a square-shaped bracket;
- and
- c. a receiving rod transversely connecting the sides of said bracket for attaching said flat hook to said bracket;
- wherein said winch and said bracket are slideably coupled to T-shaped underneath side rails on opposite sides of a trailer;
- wherein said cargo tie-down is stretched over cargo resting on said trailer;
- and wherein said flat hook is attached to said receiving rod.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.