Patent ID: 7824139

Claim:
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; an elongated depression disposed along a length of the first shaft; shaft plates coupled and perpendicular 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, wherein the second shaft is configured to move into and out of the elongated depression in a radial direction with respect to the first shaft; and a ratchet wheel coupled 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.