초록 ▼

An apparatus for securing articles to a vehicle-mounted rack. The apparatus includes at least one flexible strap associated with the rack. The strap is positionable around an article supported by the rack. A clamping buckle is adapted to receive and clamp onto the strap. A protective housing is adap

An apparatus for securing articles to a vehicle-mounted rack. The apparatus includes at least one flexible strap associated with the rack. The strap is positionable around an article supported by the rack. A clamping buckle is adapted to receive and clamp onto the strap. A protective housing is adapted to receive and at least partially cover the buckle to protect the article and the vehicle from damage. In one embodiment, the strap may be attached to the housing to prevent the housing from being separated from the strap. In another embodiment, the housing may include one or more apertures to allow a user to operate the buckle when it is covered by the housing.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A protective device for a buckle, where the buckle has a clamp actuated by a lever and is configured to releasably grip a strap, the device comprising:a housing adapted to receive and at least partially cover the buckle, the housing including a top surface and a side surface; and wherein the hous

1. A protective device for a buckle, where the buckle has a clamp actuated by a lever and is configured to releasably grip a strap, the device comprising:a housing adapted to receive and at least partially cover the buckle, the housing including a top surface and a side surface; and wherein the housing defines an access hole adjacent the lever to allow a user to operate the lever, the access hole extending through at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the side surface.