Patent ID: 6764259
Filing Date: 2004-07-20
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A retractable anchor device comprising:a mounting part which is securable to a mounting surface; a generally U-shaped member to which a tension member can be secured; the U-shaped member being slidably mounted to the mounting part and including a first end and a second end; a retracting system that causes the U-shaped member to move to a retracted position from an extended position when the U-shaped member experiences a predetermined external force; and the retracting system comprising at least one of: first and second biasing mechanisms, wherein the first biasing mechanism biases the first end towards the retracted position and wherein the second biasing mechanism biases the second end towards the retracted position; and an actuator, wherein the actuator moves the U-shaped member at least towards the retracted position, wherein the U-shaped member is movable between the extended position whereby at least a portion of the U-shaped member is positioned above an upper surface of the mounting part, and the retracted position whereby the U-shaped member is positioned approximately flush with or below the upper surface of the mounting part.