Tie-down strap with braking system and method

A inserted strap securing latch system of the type with a pivoting latch lever arm having an extended first end and a toothed second end engaging a strap comprising:

• a latch frame containing a at least one hole;
• a locking knob cooperating with said latch frame and adapted to move toward and away from said strap, said locking knob abutting a brake plate member;
• said brake plate member attached to a cam through a lever, the cam adapted to apply pressure to the strap holding it in place as the locking knob is tightened;
• said brake plate member having a at least one grommet aligned with said hole in the latch frame, said brake plate member engaging said strap when said locking knob is caused to move toward said strap, said brake plate member clamping said strap between said brake plate member and a portion of said latch frame by depressing said grommet partially into said hole pinching the strap.

A strap locking latch system comprising:

• a latch frame adapted to receive a strap wherein said strap lies flat against at least a portion of said latch frame, the latch frame containing at least one hole;
• a braking plate positioned above said strap having at least one protrusion;
• a locking cam cooperating with the braking plate and engaging said strap while said braking plate is being tightened;
• a screw-down knob abutting said braking plate, wherein tightening said screw-down knob clamps said strap between said braking plate and the latch frame by pinching the strap between the protrusion in the braking plate and the hole in the latch frame.