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Method for retrofitting a chain tie down system to parallel shaft strap tie down system

US8061941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2009
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 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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