Patent ID: 7594787
Filing Date: 2009-09-29
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
1. A fastener assembly for securing a load to a track, the fastener assembly being retainable at least partly within a track slot of the track, the fastener assembly comprising: an arc-shaped tie down; a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within the track slot; a rotatable handle positioned at least partially within the arc-shaped tie down and operating on the retainer via a shaft, the rotatable handle being rotatable between at least an engagement position and a release position; a pressure applicator positionable between the track and the rotatable handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface configured to apply a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to positioning of the rotatable handle, the pressure applicator having opposing first and second ends defining a longitudinal direction of the pressure applicator; and a base portion arranged below the bottom surface of the pressure applicator, wherein the base portion has a first portion extending from the first end of the pressure applicator toward a longitudinal center of the pressure applicator and a second portion extending from the second end of the pressure applicator toward the longitudinal center of the pressure applicator.