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Cargo tie-down system

US7214014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 2004
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D45/001
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo restraint system comprising, a tie-down assembly of restraining tie-down arms having interconnected common proximal extremities and a plurality of distal extremities, the tie-down assembly arranged to form an angle between each arm, the vertex of the angle being congruent with the common proximal extremities, with a first fastener secured to the arms at the vertex of the angle and a second fastener secured to each of the distal extremities of the arms. Preferably, each of the arms carries a third fastener or connecting eye intermediate the first and second fasteners.

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