Patent ID: 8434979
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for securing a tie-down strap for securing a cargo strap for a load on a vehicle comprises: a generally rectangular case, further comprising an aperture located along and partially spanning a width of a top surface and a front surface thereof for permitting passage of said cargo strap; a gear assembly housed within said case; a take-up assembly operably controlled by said gear assembly, said take-up assembly housed within and attached to said case; a crank assembly operably controlling said gear assembly, said crank assembly removably connected to said gear assembly; and, a fastening member for removably attaching said apparatus to said vehicle; wherein said apparatus is detachably removable from a side of said vehicle; wherein said aperture further permits access to said take-up assembly; wherein said cargo strap is fed through said take-up assembly and secured thereto; wherein rotation of said crank assembly operably rotates said gear assembly; wherein a clockwise rotation of said gear assembly operably rotates said take-up assembly to spool out said cargo strap; and, wherein a counter-clockwise rotation of said gear assembly operably rotates said take-up assembly to reel in said cargo strap.