Removeable truck bed tie-down device
US7578645B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/0815
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tie-down device that removeably secures to almost any point along a side rail of a truck bed without the aid of tools and without modifying the truck bed. Security members can removeably attach to the tie-down device to secure items within the truck bed for safe transport. The tie-down device includes a first member and a second member operatively connected by a fastener to clamp the tie-down device against respective side rail outer surface and side rail inner surface with a frictional connection.
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