Vehicle tiedown systems and methods of use

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Gordon, Stephen (Department: 3612)

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Particular article accommodation

Wheeled vehicle

C410S009000, C410S019000, C410S022000, C410S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959389

ABSTRACT:
Tiedown systems and methods to attach a vehicle to a support floor. The tiedown system may include a wheel cage configured to be attached to the support floor and to receive a wheel of the vehicle. The tiedown system may also include a locking assembly comprising a pivoting lever arm and an engagement member attached to the lever arm. The lever arm may be pivotal between an unlocked position to attach the engagement member to the vehicle, and a locked position that causes the engagement member to exert a force on the vehicle to maintain the wheel of the vehicle in the wheel cage.

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