Patent ID: 7240890
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. An assembly for maintaining a vehicle at a stationary position during inclement weather conditions, said assembly comprising: a substantially planar support surface having a top surface area sized and shaped for receiving the vehicle thereon, said support surface being formed from rigid material having a sufficient density for absorbing external forces acting thereon during operating conditions; a plurality of housings selectively disposed at subterranean locations spaced about the vehicle, said housings having an open top end positioned substantially flush with a ground level; a plurality of flexible straps engageable with selected portions of the vehicle along a traversing plane wherein opposed end portions of said straps become disposed on passenger and driver sides of the vehicle respectively; means for selectively securing said straps to said housings so that said vehicle can be maintained at a substantially stable position during said operating conditions; and means for adjusting a length of said straps for obtaining a desired tension between said opposed end portions thereof; wherein said adjusting means comprises a plurality of ratchets connected to said straps respectively, said ratchets including pivot arms movable along a predetermined accurate path for feeding and releasing a selected portion of said straps respectively; wherein said ratchets each further comprise a flexible extension connected thereto so that a user can maneuver said ratchets downwardly and away from the vehicle and into said respective housings during installation procedures; wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of rigid fastening members threadably passing through said housings respectively and being disposed subjacent said support member; and a plurality of offset anchor plates secured to said housings via select ones of said fastening members.