US3860263A
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Universal tiedown device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-27
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A universal equipment tiedown device for securing equipment in fixed position on a vehicle transport, having a generally horizontal vehicle supporting track, there being associated with each track a windlass, having a rotatable windlass drum and a flexible tension element operatively connected to said drum, together with means for rotating the drum to wind the tension element there around. The block having a sheave rotatable therein is connected to the track by a flexible tether chain and the track is provided with key hole slots or other means adapting it for selective connection to the tether chain at any of a plurality of horizontally spaced locations on the track.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn E Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A universal equipment tie down device for securing equipment in fixed position on a vehicle transport, having a generally horizontal vehicle supporting track, comprising in connection with each track, a rigid frame secured to the under side of said track beneath an opening in said track, a windlass, including a rotatable windlass drum mounted for rotation in said frame beneath said opening, a flexible tension element operatively connected to said drum and extending through said opening, and means for rotating the drum to wind said tension element therearound, a block and tackle means, including a block above the level of said track, having a sheave rotatable therein, said tension element extending around said sheave and having a free end, with means at said free end for connection to the equipment to be tied down, a flexible tether chain connecting said block to said track, and means adapting said track for selective connection to said tether chain at any of a plurality of horizontally spaced locations relative to said track.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A universal equipment tie down device for securing equipment in fixed position on a vehicle transport, having a generally horizontal vehicle supporting track, comprising in connection with each track, a rigid frame secured to the under side of said track beneath an opening in said track, a windlass, including a rotatable windlass drum mounted for rotation in said frame beneath said opening, a flexible tension element operatively connected to said drum and extending through said opening, and means for rotating the drum to wind said tension element therearound, a block and tackle means, including a block above the level of said track, having a sheave rotatable therein, said tension element extending around said sheave and having a free end, with means at said free end for connection to the equipment to be tied down, a flexible tether chain connecting said block to said track, and means adapting said track for selective connection to said tether chain at any of a plurality of horizontally spaced locations relative to said track.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said last mentioned means comprises means defining a plurality of key hole slots at various relatively horizontally spaced locations, each said slot being adapted for locking reception and engagement with a pre-selected link of said tether chain at a fixed location along the length of said chain in a manner to prevent relative longititudinal movement of the chain through said slot, while permitting relative universal angular movement of the chain with respect to said track at the point of connection between said tether chain and the track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The universal equipment tiedown device as defined in claim 2, the tether chaIn having a plurality of chain links any selected one of which is adapted for locking reception in any one of said key hole slots at a pre-selected distance from said block, whereby said block is universally swingable about its point of connection to said track, at a pre-determined radius.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination defined in claim 1, wherein said block comprises means for supporting it at a pre-determined distance from a pre-selected horizontal location along the said track and for substantially universal angular movement with respect to said location.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1, including guide rollers rotatably journalled across said opening on opposite sides of said drum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1, including a box member supported from said frame beneath said opening to provide storage for said tension element during periods of non-use.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6, including a radially socketed drive wheel connected to said drum to rotate the latter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 7, including a ratchet wheel affixed to said drum for rotation therewith, and a holding pawl pivotally connected to said frame for preventing reverse rotation of the drum.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |