Abstract: A holder for storing an SCBA tank in a vehicle includes a frame configured to support the SCBA tank in a storage position. A first arm is coupled to the frame for movement about a first pivot point and a second arm is coupled to the frame for movement about a second pivot point The first arm and the second arm are movable between a closed position and an open position, so that the arms restrain the SCBA tank when the arms are in the closed position and permit removal of the SCBA tank when the arms are in the open position. An inertial lock device is coupled to at least one of the arms to prevent removal of the SCBA tank when a predetermined acceleration or deceleration is applied to the arms.

Abstract: A system for removably restraining an object in a vehicle includes a housing for attachment to a structure of the vehicle and at least one holder coupled to the housing for movement between an access position and a restraint position. An extensible member has a first end operably engaging the holder and a second end coupled to a retractor device. The retractor device is coupled to the housing and locks the extensible member when the vehicle experiences an event involving a rapid change in position, speed or acceleration, so that the holder is movable to the access position during absence of the event and the holder is locked in the restraint position during the event.