Cargo restraint system and method for restraining cargo

US8500379B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• William Harrigan · Tecate Mission Road, US
• Thomas Reiner · Weehawken, US
• Myles A. Rohrlick · San Diego, US
• Michael Patterson Johnson · Tecate Mission Road, US
• Anibal J. Garcia · Chino, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 28, 2008
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 27, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D9/003
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly.