Patent ID: 8973222
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: B60P,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A retractable ratcheting tie down apparatus including: a frame; a hub rotatably mounted within the frame; a ratchet wheel mounted to the hub; a pawl, wherein the pawl interfaces with the ratchet wheel to selectably prevent motion of the hub relative to the frame; a single tie down strap extending between two attachment members, the single tie down strap extending through the hub between the two attachment members, the single tie down strap configured to permit winding of the single tie down strap around the hub; an operable means for applying a tension force to the single tie down strap and for rotating the hub and ratchet wheel to wind the single tie down strap around the hub such that tension between the two attachment members is transmitted directly through the single tie down strap and transitions between segments of the single tie down strap at the windings of the single tie down strap about the hub; and a means of urging the hub in order to move the single tie down strap to a fully retracted position.