Patent ID: 7946458

Claim:
A cargo rack assembly comprising: a frame tube comprising a cargo support surface and defining an inner region and at least one opening; a restraint assembly disposed at least partially within the inner region of the frame tube, the restraint assembly comprising: a belt extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion comprising a securing member that defines a slot; a carrier movably attached to the frame tube, wherein the second end portion of the belt is attached to the carrier, and wherein the carrier facilitates selective dispensation of the securing member between a stored position in which the securing member is adjacent to and substantially covers the at least one opening of the frame tube and an extended position in which the securing member is spaced from the frame tube; and a retention pin that is movable between an extended position and a withdrawn position, wherein, when the retention pin is in the extended position with the securing member in the stored position, the retention pin extends into the slot to secure the securing member with respect to the frame tube.