Patent ID: 6722085
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: E04H,Y02A,Y10S

Abstract:
A tie-down apparatus for a structure having a roof and sidewalls, said tie-down apparatus comprising:a plurality of parallel spaced-apart channel forming members, wherein each channel forming member comprises a substantially vertical section disposed within each of two opposing sidewalls and a substantially horizontal section disposed within the roof; a plurality of tie-down cables, wherein one of said plurality of tie-down cables is disposed in the vertical and horizontal sections of said plurality of channel forming members; a plurality of ground anchors on two opposing sides of the structure and connected to terminal ends of each one of said plurality of tie-down cables; and a tensioning mechanism to which the plurality of tie-down cables are attached for applying a downwardly directed force to the roof by the application of a tension force to the plurality of tie-down cables.