Method for retrofitting a chain tie down system to parallel shaft strap tie down system
US8061941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49716
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for retrofitting chain tie down systems to strap tie down systems. Exemplary embodiments include a method for retrofitting a chain tie down apparatus to a strap tie down apparatus, the chain tie down apparatus having a central shaft, the method including affixing a first parallel shaft adjacent the central shaft and affixing shaft plates to the central shaft, wherein the first parallel shaft is radially moveable with respect to the central shaft.
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