초록 ▼

A lock-down assembly for securing a vehicle to a platform to prevent unauthorized removal such as an all-terrain vehicle to the deck of a trailer. The lock-down assembly includes a retractable bracket secured to the platform and a locking device securing the vehicle to the bracket. The locking devic

A lock-down assembly for securing a vehicle to a platform to prevent unauthorized removal such as an all-terrain vehicle to the deck of a trailer. The lock-down assembly includes a retractable bracket secured to the platform and a locking device securing the vehicle to the bracket. The locking device is an extendable bar having U-shaped members at both ends to engage the vehicle and bracket. The retractable bracket includes a base plate fastened to the platform and a selectively extendable U-bolt mounted to the base plate. The U-bolt is fastened to the base plate with a cylindrical bracket which prevents access to the fastening nuts of the U-bolt when the U-bolt is extended for connection to the vehicle. Accordingly, with the vehicle lockingly secured to the bracket, the bracket cannot be removed from the platform.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tie-down bracket adapted to be mounted to a platform, said tie-down bracket comprising:a base plate adapted to be mounted to the platform, said base plate having a pair of apertures;a substantially U-shaped tie-down member extending through said apertures of said base p

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tie-down bracket adapted to be mounted to a platform, said tie-down bracket comprising:a base plate adapted to be mounted to the platform, said base plate having a pair of apertures;a substantially U-shaped tie-down member extending through said apertures of said base plate, said U-shaped member reciprocally movable between an extended position and a retracted position; anda locking member mounted to said U-shaped tie-down member beneath said base plate, said locking member secured to said U-shaped member by fastener means, said locking member including a planar body and a tubular sleeve formed perpendicular to said planar body, a first leg of said tie-down member extending through said tubular sleeve and a second leg of said tie-down member extending through said planar body of said locking member, said fastener means being selectively concealed within said tubular sleeve of said locking member preventing access to said fastener means when said U-shaped tie-down member is in said extended position, said fastener means accessible exteriorly of said locking member upon movement of said U-shaped tie-down member to said retracted position for release of said tie-down bracket.