Truck bed tie down anchor cleat

US6039520A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• John C. Cheng · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 6, 1998
• Grant date: Mar 21, 2000
• Expiry date: Jan 6, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60P7/0807
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A truck bed tie down anchor cleat for pickup utility vehicles which includes a clamp bracket (26) in U-shape having a pair of outwardly extending arms (32) to which a pivotal latch plate (52) is securely positioned inbetween. A wedge member (60) is located between the bracket and the truck bed side rail (30) and a rod shaped nut (70) is superimposed on top of the angular shaped wedge member. A bolt (74) is inserted through the bracket and wedge member and tightened into the nut applying a continuous compressive force wedging the cleat between a fulcrum flange (44) integral with the bracket and the side rails holding the invention securely in place with no modification to the truck bed. A second embodiment omits the latch plate and utilizes only one arm (32') in a horizontal position. A third embodiment substitutes a bicycle axle adapter (82) for the latch plate. A fourth embodiment uses a two piece clamp bracket with studs (84) on the bracket face and a detachable clamp bracket (86) held together with hex nuts (90).