Cargo restraint anchor device for pick-up trucks

Abstract

Herein is disclosed an improvement for a tie-down and attach-point anchor device for pickup truck beds that clamps to the downward protruding flange of a pickup truck's inner side rail or other similar available surface having an exposed edge. The anchor incorporating a slotted head capable of swiveling to accommodate different angles at which straps, bungees, ropes, and rigid members may be placed to secure or support cargo.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a partially exploded top perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a cut away perspective view of a universal tie down attached to a vehicle in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 8 is a top right perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; and

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a universal tie down in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

Claims

1. An anchor device, comprising: a clamping system releasably attaching to a flange; anda swiveling head attached to the clamping system.

2. The anchor device of claim 1, wherein the swiveling head contains an opening though which a cargo restraint may be attached.

3. The anchor device of claim 1, wherein the clamping system includes an L-body having a slot.

4. The anchor device of claim 3, wherein the clamping system has a C-body that engages the L-body.

5. The anchor device of claim 4, further including a bolt extended from the C-body through the slot in the L-body.

6. The anchor device of claim 6, further including a lever attached to the bolt.

7. The anchor device of claim 6, wherein the lever has a slot.

8. An anchor device, comprising: a clamping system releasably attaching to a flange; anda lever attached to the clamping system.

9. The anchor device of claim 8, wherein the lever has a slot.

10. The anchor device of claim 8, further including a swiveling head attached to the clamping system.

11. The anchor device of claim 10, wherein the clamping system includes a L-body and a C-body.

12. The anchor device of claim 11, wherein the L-body has a slot.

13. The anchor device of claim 11, further including a bolt attached to the C-body, extending through the slot in the L-body and attached to the lever.