Patent ID: 6827531
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
A fastener assembly for securing loads to a track, said fastener assembly being slidably retainable within a track slot of said track, the fastener assembly comprising:a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within said track slot; a cam member operating on said retainer, said cam member being positionable in at least a first position and a second position; a pressure plate positioned above said track and below said cam member, said pressure plate applying a pressure on a top surface of said track in response to the position of said cam member; and an attachment connection, wherein when said cam member is positioned in said first position, said cam member causes said retainer to disengage said track slot thereby allowing said fastener assembly to be movable within said track slot, wherein when said cam member is positioned in said second position, said cam member causes said retainer to engage said track slot thereby causing said fastener assembly to remain stationary within said track slot, and wherein said cam member comprises a handle, the handle comprising a slot and configured to rotate over the attachment connection, whereby the attachment connection may pass through the slot.