Tie-down strap tensioners
US10589658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tie-down strap tensioner maintains a desired strap tension on cargo when placed on a truck flatbed or sea transport. Tie-down strap tensioners are made of rubbery-type resins that remain compressive in the amount of hand applied pressure on the strap assigned to a given cargo container shape. The tie-down strap tensioner has at least three different embodiments: one is for round or radius corners such barrels, one is for square corners such as boxes, and one is for either or both round and square corners. Each tie-down strap tensioner has an upper surface and a lower surface and the lower surface has extending members that are compressive in amount of tension applied to the strap thus accommodates the shape of the cargo container selected which remains expandable to its original shape.
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