Ratcheting strap-down system
OwnerMichael Sweeneyinventor
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Abstract
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar to securely transport any variety of objects. The ratcheting strap-down assembly includes a ratcheting receiver and a cam clamp receiver. The ratcheting receiver includes a ratcheting assembly and a locking mechanism and is adapted to engage a second end of a flexible strap. The flexible strap is preferably made from reinforced steel cog belt, making the system and the objects it's securing less susceptible to theft. The ratcheting strap-down system is particularly useful for securing one or more surfboards to the crossbars of an after-market roof rack assembly.
Claims39
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar, comprising:
- a flexible strap having a first end and a second end;
- a cam clamp receiver adapted to engage the first end of the flexible strap, wherein the cam clamp receiver is slidably coupled to the crossbar;
- and
- a ratcheting receiver adapted to receive the second end of the flexible strap, the ratcheting receiver having a ratcheting assembly.
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar, comprising:
- a flexible strap, wherein the flexible strap comprises a cog belt;
- a cam clamp receiver adapted to house a cam clamp that forcibly engages a first end of the flexible strap to the crossbar when the strap is pulled against the force of the cam clamp;
- and
- a ratcheting receiver adapted to engage a second end of the cog belt;
- wherein the ratcheting receiver further comprises a spring loaded ratcheting assembly.
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar, comprising:
- a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the flexible strap is a cog belt;
- a cam clamp receiver adapted to engage the first end of the flexible strap, wherein the cam clamp receiver houses a strap actuated cam clamp that forcibly engages the flexible strap to a desired position on the crossbar;
- and
- a ratcheting receiver, being constructed to connect to a second end of the crossbar and having a ratcheting assembly adapted to engage the second end of the flexible strap;
- wherein the ratcheting receiver houses a spring-loaded toothed pawl that lays perpendicular to the flexible strap.
A method of assembling a ratcheting strap-down system comprising;
- coupling a flexible strap with a cam clamp receiver;
- positioning the strap over a portion of an item;
- vertically inserting the strap into a ratcheting receiver, the ratcheting receiver including a spring biased pawl;
- pulling the strap against ramps in the pawl;
- locking the pawl against the strap;
- and
- containing any unused strap within a cavity located on the ratcheting receiver.
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar, comprising:
- a flexible strap having a first end and a second end;
- a ratcheting receiver adapted to receive the second end of the flexible strap, the ratcheting receiver having a ratcheting assembly.
A ratcheting strap-down system for use with a crossbar, comprising:
- a flexible strap having a first end and a second end;
- and
- a cam clamp receiver adapted to engage the first end of the flexible strap, wherein the cam clamp receiver is slidably coupled to the crossbar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.