Retractable tie-down with rotation brake
US7503736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/083
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The retractable tie-down provides an adjustable strap under control of a rotation brake during retraction and pay-out. The rotation brake impedes rotation of a spool on which the strap is wrapped and unwrapped during retraction and pay-out of the strap as the tie-down operates in one of either a pay-out mode or a retraction mode. Thus, the rate of retraction of the strap is user-controlled through the rotation brake. The tie-down is provided with a lanyard issuing from rearward from the tie-down and a strap issuing forward from the tie-down for securement without direct, or positive attachment of the tie down to an anchor point, such as a chassis of a vehicle or the like.
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