A device for holding cargo in a vehicle and, more particularly, for a device for securing cargo in a pickup truck or SUV.
Pickup trucks and SUVs are frequently used to haul cargo. However, when using these vehicles to haul long cargo such as ladders and kayaks, or large boxes, it is necessary to secure the items to the vehicle. Typically straps, bungee cords, and other items are used to secure cargo to the vehicles. However, many types of cargo do not have locations that permit easy securing of cargo with straps and the like. Accordingly, it would be desirable to have a device that safely and securely secures the cargo to the vehicle and is easy to use.
The invention relates to a cargo holder for securing cargo to a vehicle. The cargo holder includes a pair of straps and an elongated flexible panel. The panel extends between the straps, the straps extend at either end of the panel to be joined to an attachment member, such as a ring. The flexible panel is secured around the cargo and the attachment members are secured with ties or connectors to the vehicle. The flexible panel may have a plurality of elongated apertures with covers which are removably attached to the panel permitting access to the apertures. The panel may be provided with an adjustment member which permits adjustment of the overall length of the panel.
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The straps 14 are sewn to a peripheral portion of each side 20 of the panel. The straps 14 are formed of a elongated flexible webbing and preferably formed of a synthetic material such as nylon. The ends 16 of the two straps 14 extend beyond the ends 22 of the panel 14. The two ends 16 of the two straps 14 on either side are affixed to an attachment member 18 such as a ring. Thus, both strips extend continuously between the attachment members 18 providing strength to the device. The attachment members 18 may alternatively be hooks or clips which are secured either directly or by straps 56 (
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It will apparent to one skilled in the art that many variations of the invention are within the scope of the invention.
This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Application 61/663,319 filed Jun. 22, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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