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Connector anchor having multiple direction connectivity

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-12-17
WINSTON PRODS
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The invention provides a connector anchor with at least two spaced apart apertures that can receive buckle clips. The apertures have different dimensions and are positioned longitudinally along the connector anchor. The connector anchor has a specific thickness and includes an aperture that has different extent portions in different directions. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a versatile and efficient connector anchor that can be used in various applications.

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This mismatch of orientation between the buckle clip and aperture can lead to excessive twist and stress in the strapping, webbing, rope, chain or securement hardware.

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[0026]An exemplary embodiment that incorporates one or more aspects is described below and illustrated in the drawings. The illustrated example is not intended to be a limitation. One or more aspects can be utilized in other embodiments or aspects and even other types of devices. Certain terminology is used for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation. Still further, in the drawings, the same reference numerals are employed for designating the same elements.

[0027]An example connector anchor 20 according to one aspect is illustrated in FIGS. 1-4. The connector anchor 20 is intended to receive and use known E-track style buckle clips (not shown) to retain cargo. The connector anchor 20 is elongate and has a longitudinally extending axis A. Common lengths of the connector anchor 20 may be 5′, 4′, 3′ and 2′. The connector anchor 20 is made from any suitable material having sufficient strength for the intended purpose, such as a metal like steel or aluminum. The connector ...

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Abstract

A connector anchor has a longitudinal axis and at least two spaced apart apertures each of which may receive a buckle clip. The first aperture has a first dimension and a second dimension less than the first dimension. The second dimension of the first aperture extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor. The second aperture has a third dimension and a fourth dimension less than the third dimension. The second aperture is spaced from the first aperture. The third dimension of the second aperture extends in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the connector anchor.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR CO-PENDING APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 011,138 filed Jun. 12, 2014 and entitled CONNECTOR ANCHOR HAVING MULTIPLE DIRECTION CONNECTIVITY, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This relates generally to connector anchors for securing objects, such as cargo, with flexible strapping to a vehicle and particularly relates to a connector anchor type referred to as an “E-Track”.BACKGROUND[0003]Connector anchors, commonly referred to as “E-Tracks” are used in various applications, such as in the cargo transportation industry. The connector anchors secure cargo to a transporting vehicle surface (e.g., a side, floor or roof of a container, truck hold, load bed, dolly, or other cargo areas) by flexible strapping (e.g., webs, belts or the like) attached to industry standard buckle clips. In one specific application, the strapping or straps are used for...

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IPC IPC(8): B60P7/08
CPCB60P7/0807B60P7/0815
Inventor BREEDEN, III, WINSTONCHEPLA, RYAN WILLIAMMISENER, AARON
Owner WINSTON PRODS
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