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A tie-down assembly includes a housing configured to receive a pair of bails. A cross-bar and post are used to rotatably connect the bails to the housing. The pair of bails can be identical to allow a strap to be cinched to the housing. Alternatively, the bails can be shaped differently, for example

A tie-down assembly includes a housing configured to receive a pair of bails. A cross-bar and post are used to rotatably connect the bails to the housing. The pair of bails can be identical to allow a strap to be cinched to the housing. Alternatively, the bails can be shaped differently, for example, to center a strap within the bail or to facilitate the use of multiple straps.

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What is claimed is: 1. A tie-down assembly, comprising: a housing; a cross-bar; first and second bails each having a portion disposed between the cross-bar and the housing; and a post rotatably connecting the cross-bar and the housing, wherein the first and second bails are movably connected to the

What is claimed is: 1. A tie-down assembly, comprising: a housing; a cross-bar; first and second bails each having a portion disposed between the cross-bar and the housing; and a post rotatably connecting the cross-bar and the housing, wherein the first and second bails are movably connected to the housing by the cross-bar and the post. 2. The tie-down assembly of claim 1, wherein the first bail has a different shape than the second bail. 3. The tie-down assembly of claim 2, wherein the first bail is curved. 4. The tie-down assembly of claim 3, wherein the first bail is arcuate. 5. The tie-down assembly of claim 3, wherein the second bail is curved. 6. The tie-down assembly of claim 2, wherein the second bail has a flattened portion. 7. The tie-down assembly of claim 3, wherein the second bail is square. 8. The tie-down assembly of claim 3, wherein the second bail is rectangular. 9. The tie-down assembly of claim 3, wherein the second bail is trapezoidal. 10. The tie-down assembly of claim 2, wherein the cross-bar has an opening therethrough and the post extends through the opening. 11. The tie-down assembly of claim 10, wherein a portion of the post is deformed, thereby securing the post to the cross-bar. 12. The tie-down assembly of claim 10, wherein the post is welded to the cross-bar. 13. The tie-down assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a recessed portion adapted to receive the first and second bails. 14. A tie-down assembly, comprising: a housing; a cross-bar having an opening; a first bail having a portion disposed between the housing and the cross-bar, the first bail having a curved portion; a second bail having a portion disposed between the housing and the cross-bar, the second bail having a flattened portion; a post rotatably connecting the housing and the cross-bar, a first portion of the post being disposed through the opening of the cross-bar, a second portion of the post being secured to the housing, wherein the first bail and the second bail are movably connected to the housing by the cross-bar and the post. 15. The tie-down assembly of claim 14, wherein the housing comprises a recessed portion adapted to receive the first and second bails. 16. The tie-down assembly of claim 14, wherein the first bail is arcuate. 17. The tie-down assembly of claim 16, wherein the second bail is trapezoidal. 18. The tie-down assembly of claim 14, wherein the second bail is square. 19. The tie-down assembly of claim 14, wherein the second bail is rectangular. 20. The tie-down assembly of claim 14, wherein the second bail is trapezoidal. 21. A method of securing cargo, comprising: a) providing a tie-down assembly comprising: a housing; a cross-bar; first and second bails each having a portion disposed between the cross-bar and the housing; and a post rotatably connecting the cross-bar and the housing, wherein the first bail and the second bail are movably connected to the housing by the cross-bar and the post; b) providing a strap; c) inserting the strap through the first and second bails; d) cinching the strap, thereby securing the cargo.