Adjustable chain vehicle tie-down apparatus

Details Adjustable chain vehicle tie-down apparatus Adjustable chain vehicle tie-down apparatus

1991-05-28

1993-01-19

Werner, Frank E.

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Particular article accommodation

Wheeled vehicle

410 23, B60P 708

Patent

active

051802627

ABSTRACT:
A tie-down system for securing vehicles to the ramps of a vehicle-hauling trailer includes a hollow winch axle extending transversely across the ramp and a chain extending through the winch axle. The winch axle has a chain-engaging end on one side of the ramp for selectively engaging the chain, and a gear-supporting end with a two-way gear/pawl arrangement for selectively locking the winch axle with respect to the ramp. An elastomeric bushing is disposed on the winch axle between the winch axle and the ramp structure to absorb peak chain loads during use. A novel ladder arrangement formed on the ramp adjacent the chain-engaging end of the winch axle permits the chain to be threaded therethrough laterally with respect to the ramp to position the chain at a desired angle with respect to the vehicle.

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