Patent ID: 6280128
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B60P,B60R

Abstract:
An apparatus for securing cargo to a vehicle rack, comprising:an elongate tubular member, said elongate tubular member having first and second opposite lateral ends and a passageway therebetween;an elastomeric cord in the passageway, the cord having a first end and a second end, said cord selectively movable between a retracted position having a retracted length and at least one extended position having at least one extended length;a bracket connected to said tubular member and having an opening in communication with said passageway such that said first end of said cord extends through said opening in said bracket;a tie down connector attached to the first end of said cord outwardly from said bracket; anda cord engaging member configured to engage said cord between said first and second ends of said cord while allowing the tie down connector to be extended outwardly from the bracket into the at least one extended position.