Patent ID: 7682114
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A strap tie down system for a vehicle transporter having one or more vehicle platforms, the system comprising: a first shaft coupled to one of the one or more vehicle platforms; shaft plates connected to and perpendicular to the first shaft, the shaft plates being at a fixed non-moveable position with respect to the first shaft; a second shaft disposed between the shaft plates thereby positioning the second shaft parallel to the first shaft, wherein the second shaft is radially moveable with respect to the first shaft; and a ratchet wheel directly connected to an end of the first shaft, wherein the first shaft is configured to receive a strap that is adjustable longitudinal to the first shaft, wherein the second shaft includes a central portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at least one of concentrically and non-concentrically arranged with the central portion, wherein the first end and second end have a radius that is less than a radius of the central portion, wherein the first and second ends are disposed in slots disposed on the shaft plates.