Apparatus and system for securing cargo
AssigneeSchrader Dane Corporation
InventorDarren E. Schrader
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Abstract
A retractable securement apparatus and system for securing cargo to a support structure to prevent undesired relative movement between the cargo and the support. The apparatus comprises a strap contained in an elongate tubular member that is a component of one or both of the cargo or the support structure. One way strap stops fix ends of the strap relative to the tubular member yet allow the strap to be extended from a normally retracted position to an extended position in which hook members on one or both ends of the straps secure the cargo to the support.
Claims15
An apparatus for securing cargo to a vehicle rack, comprising:
- an elongate tubular member, said elongate tubular member having first and second opposite lateral ends and a passageway therebetween;
- an elastomeric cord in the passageway, the cord having a first end and a second end, said cord selectively movable between a retracted position having a retracted length and at least one extended position having at least one extended length;
- a bracket connected to said tubular member and having an opening in communication with said passageway such that said first end of said cord extends through said opening in said bracket;
- a tie down connector attached to the first end of said cord outwardly from said bracket;
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- a cord engaging member configured to engage said cord between said first and second ends of said cord while allowing the tie down connector to be extended outwardly from the bracket into the at least one extended position.
An apparatus for selectively securing and releasing cargo from a vehicle rack, comprising:
- an elongate, tubular member having first and second opposite lateral ends and a passageway therebetween;
- an extendable elastomeric strap in the passageway, said strap having first and second ends, and a retracted position with a retracted length;
- a bracket connected to said first lateral end of said tubular member and having an opening therethrough in communication with the passageway to define an opening through said bracket into said passageway, the first end of said strap extending through said opening through said bracket, said bracket including means for engaging said strap at a selected position between said first and second strap ends;
- a tie down connector secured to said first end of said strap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.