Lashing system
OwnerCharles R. Smithinventor
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Abstract
An improved lashing system for use with open-bed transport cargo. More specifically, an efficient system for the manual tie-down of tarpaulins or netting used to protect flatbed trailer cargo. The system comprises a plurality of hook-shaped cord positioning components, adjustably supported on the perimeter side rail of a flatbed trailer. The hook-shaped components allow a lasher to secure the tie-down cord of the tarp or net by simple looping action over a rod or similar open member.
Claims27
A lashing system for use by a lasher with at least one tie-down cord on an open-bed cargo transport system having at least one fixed side rail peripheral portion, the system comprising, in combination:
- a) unitary rigid positioner means for finely positioning at least one looped portion of the at least one tie-down cord;
- b) wherein said positioner means comprises slide means for assisting slideability of the at least one looped portion with respect to said positioner means;
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- c) wherein said positioner means further comprises horizontally-lasher-positionable support means for removable support of said positioner means by the at least one fixed side rail peripheral portion.
A tarpaulin lashing system for use by a lasher with at least one tie-down cord on an open-bed cargo transport system having at least one fixed side rail peripheral portion, the system comprising, in combination:
- a) at least one unitary rigid positioner structured and arranged to firmly position at least one looped portion of the at least one tie-down cord;
- b) wherein said at least one unitary rigid positioner comprises at least one slide surface structured and arranged to assist slideability of the at least one looped portion with respect to said at least one unitary rigid positioner;
- c) wherein said at least one unitary rigid positioner comprises at least one support structured and arranged to be removably supported by the at least one fixed side rail peripheral portion;
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- d) wherein said at least one support is structured and arranged to be horizontally-positionable by the lasher to a lasher-selected position.
A tarpaulin lashing system for use by a lasher with at least one tie-down cord on an open-bed cargo transport system comprising at least one fixed longitudinal rail portion, the system comprising, in combination:
- a) at least one unitary rigid positioner structured and arranged to firmly position at least one looped portion of the at least one tie-down cord;
- b) wherein said at least one unitary rigid positioner comprises at least one slide surface structured and arranged to assist slideability of the at least one looped portion with respect to said at least one unitary rigid positioner;
- c) wherein said at least one unitary rigid positioner comprises at least one support structured and arranged to be removably supported by the at least one fixed longitudinal rail portion;
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- d) wherein said at least one support is structured and arranged to be horizontally-positionable by the lasher to a lasher-selected position.
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