Flexible load restraining strap
Inactive Publication Date: 2011-08-11
COLLINS DAN +1
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[0004]The invention relates to a flexible load restraining strap system for securing equipment to a rack. The invention includes a mounting bracket which is mounted to an underside of an equipment rack with a pivoting mount and a flexible, inelastic strap which connects at its ends to the mounting bracket. The strap connects to the mounting bracket through strap attachments on the mounting bracket, with the strap attachments and the mount being offset (non-colinear) with respect to each other. The offset orientation of the pivoting mount and the strap attachments allows the mounting bracket to pivot between two positions, a first position with the strap attachments on opposite sides of the rack and a second position with the strap attachments on the same side of the rack.
[0006]It is another object of the present invention to provide a flexible load restraining strap which can be readily mounted to the underside of an equipment rack.
[0009]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a flexible load restraining strap formed of a plastic material, having teeth and a ratchet mechanism that can be easily tightened to secure a load to an equipment rack and be loosened to release the load.
[0010]A further object of the present invention is to provide a flexible load restraining strap which can be used to secure loads which are either parallel or perpendicular to the equipment rack.
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Such restraining devices, however, are awkward to use, are subject to breaking when over-elongated and can cause injury to a user if they snap back during load securing and un-securing operations.
Moreover, when not in use, these restraining devices are easily misplaced if not secured to the equipment rack and unsightly if so secured.
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[0027]The flexible load restraining system of the present invention includes a mount for pivotably affixing a mounting bracket to an elongate support member of a rack, and a pair of strap attachments to which the distal ends of a flexible strap can be attached. The mounting bracket is pivotable essentially in 360 rotation relative to the support member, but is generally moveable between two orientations, one in which each of the strap attachments extend up and around from opposite sides of the support member, and as discussed in detail below, one in which each of the strap attachments are positioned on the same side of the support member.
[0028]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the flexible load restraining strap system 10 of the present invention. Shown is the flexible load restraining strap system 10 having a mounting bracket 12, a pivotable mount 14 on the mounting bracket 12, and a strap 16 having opposite distal ends 18 affixed to a pair of strap attachments 20 on...
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A flexible strap system for securing a load to an elongate support having a mounting bracket with a mount which pivotally secures to an underside of the support. A flexible, inelastic strap connects to the bracket through a pair of strap attachments, with the strap attachments and the mount having a non-colinear orientation on the mounting bracket. A plurality of teeth on the strap engage a ratchet mechanism for tightening the strap around the load. The bracket is rotatable between a first position with the strap generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support member and a second position with the strap generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support member, allowing the strap system to secure loads which are perpendicular or parallel, respectively, to the support.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to load restraining straps, and more particularly, to a flexible load restraining strap which can be pivotably affixed to a support member such as an equipment rack in the bed of a pickup truck.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Equipment racks for transporting and / or storing equipment generally include an elongate support member upon which the equipment is placed. For example, pickup trucks and other commercial vehicles often have one or more generally horizontal equipment racks for carrying tools, ladders, lumber and the like. To prevent the supported loads from shifting during transport, it is common to use restraining devices such as bungee cords, rubber straps or rope to secure the loads to the equipment rack. Such restraining devices, however, are awkward to use, are subject to breaking when over-elongated and can cause injury to a user if they snap back during load securing and un-securing operations. Moreover, when not ...
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CPCB65D63/1027B61D45/00
InventorCOLLINS, DANMONMANEY, KEITH
OwnerCOLLINS DAN