Method for using a tie down device for a vehicle

Details Method for using a tie down device for a vehicle Method for using a tie down device for a vehicle

1996-01-17

1997-08-19

Merritt, Karen B.

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Particular article accommodation

Wheeled vehicle

410 12, 410 21, 410 98, B60P 307, B60P 708

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056581068

ABSTRACT:
A method for using a tie down device (10) for securing an automotive vehicle (100) by its wheels (104) and tires (102) into a transport vehicle (200), is described. The tie down device includes a first strap (12) and a second strap (16) with the second strap connected at its first end (16A) to the first strap near the first end (12A) of the first strap. The first end of the first strap has a first loop (14) which forms the first end (10A) of the device. The second end (16B) of the second strap has a second loop (18) which forms the intermediate end (10C) of the device. To configure the device, the second end (10B) of the device is passed first through the second loop and then through the first loop. The device is then positioned on the tire such that the second strap extends over the top of the tire on the wheel and the first strap extends around the tire. The second end of the device is wrapped around the spool (22A) of a ratchet (22) which is part of a securing mechanism (20) which connects the device to the bed (200A) of the transport vehicle. The first strap is able to slide within the loops in order to allow the device to adjust to any size wheel for better fit during tensioning.

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