Anchor-admitting Cross-slotted Track Patents (Class 410/105)
  • Patent number: 11754222
    Abstract: An accessory device is provided with one or more physical interlocks for mating with a slot provided along an accessory mounting track, or alternatively, with discrete physical mating interlocking features provided along an accessory mounting track, such as along opposing sides of the slot. In this way, the accessory device can be mounted along the slot in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track or perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track. When mounting in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the accessory device is prevented from moving along the accessory mounting track when sufficient frictional forces are applied. When mounting perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the interlocks mate with the interlocking features to prevent movement of the accessory device along the accessory mounting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: YakAttack, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Anderson Newman, Luther Cifers
  • Patent number: 11648990
    Abstract: A configurable common deck system includes a support frame, and a plurality of decking planks. The support frame is configured to attach to the original equipment (“OE”) chassis of a vehicle. The plurality of decking planks is configured to cover the support frame to create a deck. Wherein, the deck has a customizable size with a length, a width and a height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Linden Barnicle, David Nelson, Raymond Poynor, Ed Sans
  • Patent number: 11643209
    Abstract: An aircraft loading system is configured to tether equipment within an aircraft. The loading system has a wedge shaped bracket that has a front plate joined to two side plates and a bottom plate. A middle plate is parallel to the front plate and joins the two side plates. A front opening is arranged through the bottom plate between the front plate and the middle plate. The front opening is configured to accommodate an attachment ring. The attachment ring is used to tether the equipment within the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Brett Kiser
  • Patent number: 11459038
    Abstract: A vehicle that includes an adaptable truck bed storage system includes a truck bed with a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The adaptable truck bed storage system is configured to receive accessories and includes an anchoring assembly that includes a first fixed end coupled to the first sidewall and a second fixed end coupled to the second sidewall. The anchoring assembly includes at least one pin. The adaptable truck bed storage system further includes an indexable center bar that extends between the first fixed end and the second fixed end. The indexable center bar includes a plurality of accessory channels on a plurality of sides of the indexable center bar. The accessory channels extend at least a portion of a length of the indexable center bar. The indexable center bar is indexable between a plurality of discrete positions and the pin locks the indexable center bar in one of the discrete positions to adapt the adaptable truck bed storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: DEE ZEE, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Schuling
  • Patent number: 11110851
    Abstract: A decking beam end assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a beam end body configured to be slidably disposed within an end of a hollow beam member. A U-shaped foot is pivotally coupled to the beam end body, wherein the foot further comprises a flanged head configured to be slidably captured within a capture area of an L-track. A latch is pivotally coupled to the foot, wherein the latch comprises a retaining lug configured to concurrently fit into two successive circular openings of the L-track and a straight rail opening in the L-track connecting the two circular openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: B2B Casuals, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerrell P. Squyres
  • Patent number: 11085650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a slidable mounting block for insertion into a rail having a partially closed profile, the mounting block having a front face and a rear face opposite to the front face, the front face facing an open part of the partially closed profile when inserted into the rail. The mounting block comprises a first hole accessible from the front face in a first fixing area of the mounting block and configured for screwing in a threaded part of a first fastener, a recess accessible from the rear face in a second fixing area of the mounting block and configured for holding a head of a second fastener, and a second hole accessible from the front face in the second fixing area, the second hole being co-aligned with the recess and configured for passing a shaft of the second fastener through the mounting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Richard Prate, Mattias Carlsson, Thomas Strand
  • Patent number: 10953990
    Abstract: A system for securing a seat, in particular in an aircraft, in a rail, in particular a rail of the aircraft, the system including a base, and clamping and locking jaws for clamping and locking the system into position in the rail, by gripping the rail between the base and the clamping and locking jaws, the clamping and locking jaws being movable relative to the base between a first drawn-apart position for mounting/dismounting of the system in/from the rail and a second drawn-together position for locking the system, by clamping around the rail, by use of an actuator that is operable by a mounting/dismounting operator between an unlocking position and a locking position of the system, wherein hard spot crossing is provided between the base and the clamping and locking jaws, the hard spot crossing maintaining the clamping and locking jaws in their first drawn-apart position for mounting/dismounting the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Romain Danet
  • Patent number: 10665969
    Abstract: A quickly-mountable housing of an electronic device includes the holding member and a main body. The main body includes a lateral panel having a first edge, a second edge, a first groove, a second groove, a hooking structure, and two blocks. The first groove extends along a traversal axis and the second groove extends along a longitudinal axis. The hooking structure extends toward the traversal axis from a lower side wall adjacent to the second edge. The two blocks on two sides of the longitudinal axis extend from side walls of the second groove toward the longitudinal axis. The holding member in the second groove is in a closed position where a holding part of the holding member is within the first groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: NANNING FUGUI PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian Ma, Zhi-Gao Yang, Jin-Huan Song
  • Patent number: 10494065
    Abstract: A retention mechanism is provided for mounting the seat to a watercraft. The retention mechanism may comprise a receiver for receiving a graspable member of the seat therein. The receiver is upwardly open to receive the graspable member. A slide moves horizontally to partially obstruct the receiver so that the graspable member cannot escape from the receiver. A manual lever moves the slide between a locked for constraining the graspable member and an unlocked position for allowing the graspable member to be received by and removed from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Bonafide
    Inventor: Luther Cifers
  • Patent number: 10351023
    Abstract: A seat moving/securing device 10 includes a long reference member 11 extending in a longitudinal direction of a seat installation surface and securely installed, a leg part attachment member 50a having securely installed therein a leg part of a seat, a linear guide 20 attached between the long reference member 11 and the leg part attachment member 50a and enabling the leg part attachment member 50a to move horizontally along a longitudinal direction of the long reference member 11, and a locking mechanism 60 securely installed on the leg part attachment member 50a. A coil spring 68 serving as an elastic body exhibiting a pressing force is installed between the leg part attachment member 50a and the linear guide 20. Due to having this type of configuration, the seat moving/securing device 10 can move and secure a seat 200 easily and quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: THK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Hoshide, Hiroaki Mochizuki, Eiji Hosaka, Hiroomi Kuribayashi, Akito Kaneko, Keisuke Hagiwara
  • Patent number: 10307313
    Abstract: An equipment mounting system includes a quick mount track (11) with tapered edges (3611, 3612) couple to a surface or structure. The quick mount track includes a backing plate (15), one or more mounting points positioned such that any forces exerted on a mount (50) coupled to the quick mount track is transferred directly through the quick mount track to the one or more mounting points. The quick mount track also includes a flush mounting surface (3610) that creates and maintains a seal between the quick mount track and the surface, and a chase (3605) is disposed in the quick mount track and defined by the flush mounting surface. A plurality of diamond contoured target regions (13) and a plurality of half diamond contour regions in the backing plate aid in coupling the mount to the quick mount track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: FERNO-WASHINGTON, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Paul Schroeder, James C. West, Robert C. Chinn, Peter Smolan, Michal Vacula, Ladislav Turek
  • Patent number: 9950656
    Abstract: A device for use with a cargo compartment is provided. The device includes a fitting configured to engage a hole in a logistics track, the fitting comprising a ring that rotatably extends therefrom. An elongate strap is fixed to the ring, wherein the elongate strap extends to a free end portion, the elongate strap extends between a first end portion and a second end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jay Murillo, Howard T. Knox
  • Patent number: 9944301
    Abstract: A railcar deck channel pivoting side wall apparatus and methods of making and using the same are provided. Specifically, the railcar deck channel pivoting side wall apparatus comprises a pivoting side wall arranged within a railcar deck channel to allow for the easy installation and/or removal of chain assemblies on railcar decks for the transport of heavy items thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Holland, L.P.
    Inventor: John B. Brewster
  • Patent number: 9828102
    Abstract: A seat fixing device for fixing a vehicle seat, in particular an aircraft passenger seat, to at least one fixing rail that is attached to a vehicle structure, comprising a fixing means that is to be coupled to the at least one fixing rail, and comprising a force transmitting unit that is used in a normal olperating mode to provide a first force application path of a weight and acceleration force that is introduced into the vehicle structure via the vehicle seat. The force transmitting unit has a transmitting means that is used in an impact mode to at least initiate a generation of at least one second force application path of the weight and acceleration force that is introduced into the vehicle structure via the vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jürgen Baumann
  • Patent number: 9764677
    Abstract: A device for use with a cargo compartment is provided. The device includes a fitting configured to engage a hole in a logistics track, the fitting comprising a ring that rotatably extends therefrom. An elongate strap is fixed to the ring, wherein the elongate strap extends to a free end portion, the elongate strap extends between a first end portion and a second end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jay Murillo, Howard T. Knox
  • Patent number: 9694734
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a base member having a backing portion engaging a first side of a fixed plate and a cleat engaging a second side of the fixed plate. A neck portion connects the backing portion to the cleat and slidingly engages a keyway hole in the fixed plate. The retaining apparatus also includes a locking member coupled to the base member by a hinge. The locking member defines a disengaged position spaced from the fixed plate and is pivotable to an engaged position to secure the apparatus to the fixed plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Gerard Fortin, Danny John Wilyard, Gary Speck
  • Patent number: 9669934
    Abstract: The invention proceeds from a seat fastening for fastening a seat, in particular an aircraft seat, to a fastening rail, with at least one base body, which is provided at least for a vertical fastening in the fastening rail, and with at least one horizontal-fastening element, which is slidable with respect to the base body at least between a locking position and an unlocking position. It is proposed that the seat fastening comprises at least one locking device, which is provided to fixate the at least one horizontal-fastening element in the unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Marsel Mejuhas
  • Patent number: 9592915
    Abstract: A device for securing an aircraft seat includes a base linked to the seat. The base includes a mechanism for fastening the base to a rail of an aircraft. The mechanism can be moved between locked and unlocked positions by an operating lever. The operating lever includes a visual indicator for indication of the locked and unlocked positions of the mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Stéphane Davoust
  • Patent number: 9567086
    Abstract: A system for securing seats within a cabin of a vehicle may include at least one seat fitting assembly including at least one seat-mounting member having at least one seat-connecting hole configured to receive at least one fastener that secures a portion of a vehicle seat to the at least one seat-mounting member. The seat-connecting hole(s) is configured to be variably adjusted between a plurality of mounting positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Jeff S. Siegmeth
  • Patent number: 9522734
    Abstract: A mounting system for objects in a transportation system includes a profile rail, at least one locking device with a base body that is bringable in surface contact with a supporting surface of the profile rail and at least one locking body which is interlockable with the profile rail, as well as an actuating device with an actuating element that extends parallel to the profile rail and a clamping body that is connected to the actuating element. The clamping body is realized in such a way that it exerts a compressive force, which results in the locking body being interlocked, upon a component of the locking device during a motion of the actuating element in a first direction parallel to the profile rail and releases the interlock during a motion of the actuating element in a second, opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Seraj Mazidi, Frank Quatmann
  • Patent number: 9522736
    Abstract: A fixation device for an aircraft seat includes a base including an attachment for attaching the base on the rail of the aircraft. The attachment is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active attachment position of the seat. The fixation device also includes a maneuvering lever for moving the attachment. The maneuvering lever is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active position-blocking position of the attachment. The maneuvering lever includes a device for locking in the active blocking position. The maneuvering lever is associated with a toggle joint for crossing a hard point comprising articulation yoke for connecting rods articulated on the base. At least one of the connecting rods is associated with the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Romain Danet
  • Patent number: 9393895
    Abstract: A track fitting assembly for engagement with an L-track is disclosed herein. The track fitting assembly includes an anchor with at least one, but preferably three track engaging lugs extending from each side of the anchor. The anchor includes a load beam whose cross-section is larger than the anchor portion not comprising the load beam. The top surface of the load beam rises above the top surface of the track. A stud extending upwards from the load beam, and because it sits above the track, the diameter of the stud is not limited by the narrowed portions of the L-Track or the load beam. The track fitting assembly also includes a locking mechanism comprising at least one index member on each side, wherein the index members fit between the lugs of the anchor. The locking mechanism comprises an opening for receiving one or both of the load beam and the stud. A nut secures hardware to the track fitting assembly through engagement with the stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: SURE-LOK INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Edgardo Cardona
  • Patent number: 9296482
    Abstract: A track fitting assembly having an engaged position and an unengaged position. The track fitting assembly may include a lower track fitting, a cam member, a button, and a biasing member. The lower track fitting may define a recess therein and at least one retaining feature. The retaining feature may be configured to hold the lower track fitting within a track if the track fitting assembly is in the engaged position. The cam member may have a cam main body that defines an aperture. The button may have an indicator surface. The button may be selectively retained within the recess of the lower track fitting. The biasing member may be configured to exert a biasing force. The biasing member may be retained within the recess of the lower track fitting and positioned relative to the button to exert the biasing force against the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Timothy M. Jones
  • Patent number: 9216705
    Abstract: A mounting device for aircraft supply systems comprises a cross member and at least one support module including a body having a shape complementary to that of a cross member. The body includes a structure for securing an aircraft supply system, an opening, and a pin, wherein the opening forms a guide that is able to receive a portion of the pin. The cross member includes grooves that are regularly spaced apart in the direction of elongation of said cross member. The pin has a shape complementary to that of the grooves and has a lip transverse to the direction of elongation of the pin. The support module is anchored to the cross member by the pin being inserted into the opening, the pin engaging with one of the grooves, as far as an anchoring position in which the lip is in contact with the support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventors: Laurent Rebolloso, Michel Dal-Cin
  • Patent number: 9187047
    Abstract: A retention dock device may include a body and one or more clamping assemblies, each clamping assembly operable by an actuator and having a cleat with an enlarged head portion configured to clamp the body of the device to a slotted crossbar of a vehicle rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, David Condon, John Mark Elliott, Glan-Marco D'Angelo
  • Patent number: 9150141
    Abstract: A coupling device (1) comprises an attachment (6) capable of varying between an attachment configuration and a release configuration, said coupling device (1) being characterized in that it further comprises a support member (7) designed to vary between an in-use configuration in which it supports the weight of said coupling device (1) while allowing it to move, and secondly a rest position in which it does not support the weight of said coupling device (1), the attachment (6) and the support member (7) being designed to vary between their respective configurations independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Antar Daouk
  • Patent number: 9022708
    Abstract: A seat fixing device for fixing an air passenger seat to a floor of an aircraft includes at least one fastening rail (10) in the form or a hollow profile, which is provided with a longitudinal channel (14) delimiting the free flanks (16) of the profile on the top part thereof (12) oriented to the seat. The channel includes through openings (18) located in a predetermined modular dimension, which enlarge the free input section and are used for inserting at least one snap-locking part (24) of a locking body (26). The looking body (26) is movable to a clamping position with the profile (16) of the hollow profile (14) by the relative displacement of each snap-locking part (24) in a perpendicular direction with respect to the longitudinal axis (28) of the fastening rail (10). The fixing device provides an eccentric drive (30) of the locking body (26) for carrying out relative displacement, which reduces assembly costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Frey
  • Patent number: 9016990
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a removable anchor for use in tying down a load, or for securing a winch cable for use in recovering a disabled vehicle or other load. The anchor may be removably attached to the deck/bed of a trailer or vehicle (e.g., a car carrier or wrecker/tow truck), using one or more slots or stake pockets located on a cargo surface of the deck. The removable anchor may include: a projection member shaped and sized to fit into a slot on the cargo surface, or to protrude through a stake pocket; a crown attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member, and configured to receive and anchor one or more tie down connectors; and a key attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member. The key can be passed into the slot and manipulated between removable and locked positions. Alternatively, the key may be used to removably secure the anchor to the stake pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Grone
  • Patent number: 8979450
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention relate to function elements for fixing in seat rails of aircraft. The function element according to the invention may include: a fixing rail with a web running in the x direction and a multiplicity of extensions which protrude beyond the web in a y direction to form a T profile, wherein the fixing rail is formed corresponding to the seat rail such that the fixing rail can be inserted in the seat rail and moved along the x direction into a holding position in which the extensions sit between the holes below the slots, at least one fixing peg which is arranged mobile on the fixing rail and can be brought into a blocking position in which the fixing peg engages in a hole of the seat rail so that the function element is fixed in the x direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Telair International GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Huber, Richard Holzner
  • Patent number: 8920085
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removably securing payloads are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes coupling the payload to a body of a locking assembly, engaging an insertion portion of the body into the channel, translating the insertion portion of the body along the track from a first position to a second position, the body being substantially constrained from movement away from the track in the second position, and actuating at least one engagement member from an unsecured position to a secured position, a portion of the track being clampably engaged by the at least one engagement member and the insertion portion of the body when the at least one engagement member is positioned in the secured position such that the body is substantially constrained from movement along the track by the at least one engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Timothy C. Hudson, Trevor M. Laib, Timothy M. Erhardt
  • Patent number: 8899545
    Abstract: An apparatus for affixing an object to a rail includes, but is not limited to at least one base body, at least one locking body and at least one operating element. The locking body is held so as to be movable relative to the base body and is connected to the operating element by way of at least one bearing. The operating element is arranged so as to be rotatable in the base body, includes, but is not limited to a cam that acts on the base body, and when rotated moves the locking body towards the base body. In this way apparatus is created which makes possible the manual affixing and undoing, without the need for tools, of an object on and from a rail, for example, if needed, in order to reposition displaceable monuments in a cabin of an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Blees, Dieter Krause, Ralf Koblitz, Oliver Gehlen, Dirk Humfeldt, Mark Herzog
  • Patent number: 8882418
    Abstract: A device for locking an equipment item onto a locking track attached to the floor of a cabin includes a support component, the underside of which includes a insertion section adapted to the contour of a longitudinal slot of the locking track, where the insertion section can be inserted into the locking track, and on the support component a sliding section that can be inserted into the locking track is guided so it can be longitudinally shifted, the outer contour of which corresponds to that of the insertion section, wherein the sliding section can be shifted in the locking track relative to the support component in order to lock the support component on the locking track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: EADS Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Patrick Rollfink, Martins Pommers
  • Patent number: 8858138
    Abstract: A releasable anchorage device for securing seats to tracks in vehicle floors has an elongate body with a fixed, non-slidable downward protrusion at its front end, an actuating lever at its rear end, and sets of slidable securing feet movable relative to the protrusion by the lever operating via an actuating mechanism. The mechanism includes an elongate drive rod connecting the lever to a middle set or front set of the feet which have an anti-rattle mechanism to grip the track, such as by longitudinally-inclined upper surfaces thereon. A rear set of feet may also be slidable and can move together with the middle feet. The lever is easily accessible, being at the rear end, but operates to provide an anti-rattle engagement with the track at an intermediate point along the device, spaced from the rear end, where the prevention of rattling is particularly needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: C.N. Unwin Limited
    Inventors: Gary Alexander Hearn, Stephen Johnston-Hyde
  • Patent number: 8845249
    Abstract: A toolless quick release device for attaching cargo handling system equipment to floor fittings is provided. The quick release device includes a stud, outer retainer, and inner retainer. The stud includes a locking head portion configured to be received in a slotted track. The neck portion of the stud and a center portion of the inner retainer are disposed within a center hole of the outer retainer. The hole of the outer retainer includes a blind hole that receives a ball. The ball may engage one or more recesses in the inner retainer and rotatably fixes the outer portion with respect to the inner portion of the stud. The outer portion further includes an arcuate track that receives a tab from the inner retainer, with the arc length of the track defining the possible relative rotation of the inner retainer and stud with respect to the outer retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ancra International LLC
    Inventor: John F. Rowles
  • Patent number: 8827228
    Abstract: A fastener device (10) for fastening a load to a rail (4) that is provided with a slideway (4?) defined by a bottom wall (5), two side walls (6), and a top wall (7) including a succession of wide slots (8) and of narrow slots (9), said fastener device (10) comprising a base (20) and two shoes (30) suitable for being inserted in said wide slots (8) and for co-operating with the top wall (7) in a narrow slot (9) by shape interference. The device further comprises first and second slides (31, 32), each including one of said two shoes (30), spacer means (40) for spacing apart said first and second slides (31, 32), detector means (50) for detecting a rail (4?), approach means (60) for causing said first and second slides (31, 32) to approach each other, and blocking means (70) for longitudinally blocking said base (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Helicopters
    Inventors: Eric Zunino, Matthias Harer
  • Patent number: 8821089
    Abstract: Anchorage device for an anchorage system, especially for vehicle seats, using a floor track having a longitudinal channel whose opening has opposed lips with a series of periodic circular cut-outs, the anchorage device has enlarged slidable feet which are insertable into the opening of the track channel at the cut-outs, and when slid along are held captive beneath the lips of the track. A releasable locking mechanism is provided for locking the device longitudinally to the track, so that the feet can be held in the captive position. Preferably, the device has an elongate body, with the locking mechanism operated by a lever at one end. The top surfaces of at least some of the feet are longitudinally inclined relative to the longitudinal direction. When slid to the captive position they come into contact or near contact with the underside of the track lips, reducing or preventing rattle relative to the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: C.N. Unwin Limited
    Inventors: Gary Alexander Hearn, Stephen Johnston-Hyde
  • Patent number: 8801347
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for coupling equipment to a rail in a vehicle. The coupling device (1) includes both a main body (2) designed to be attached to the rail, and a connecting member (3) attached to the main body (2) and designed to be connected to the equipment. The coupling device (1) is characterized in that the connecting member (3) includes, as a minimum, both a first plate (4) mounted movably on the main body (2), and a first adjustment member (8) designed to allow a user to adjust, by manipulating the first adjustment member (8), the position of the first plate (4) relative to the main body (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Antar Daouk
  • Patent number: 8726472
    Abstract: A positioning and binding buckle includes a main body and a positioning element, and the main body is formed by bending a plate to form two side plates and a connecting portion, and a hollow is formed between the two side plates and two stop portions are formed at the bottom of the two side plates and passed through a buckle hole a containing hole containing a compression spring, and positioning element is disposed across the two side plates by its cut groove and limited between at least two opposite lugs, and the positioning element is passed through the containing hole by an insert pin and pushed by the bottom edge of the compression spring, and the positioning element can be lifted towards the connecting portion and pushed back by the compression spring, such that the bottom is aligned evenly with the stop portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Jung-Wen Lu
  • Patent number: 8668181
    Abstract: Devices associated with an interface that is advantageous for the customized attachment of pieces of furniture to the floor of an aircraft. The interface includes rails extending longitudinally in the aircraft cabin, able to receive anchoring devices for connecting the furniture elements to these rails. The anchoring devices include axial and radial claw clamping devices which are associated together in pairs and operated together in pairs by a single and same lever (58, 95).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Francis Dazet, Francois Rouyre, Alain Depeige
  • Publication number: 20140030039
    Abstract: A device for locking an equipment item onto a locking track attached to the floor of a cabin comprises a support component, the underside of which comprises a insertion section adapted to the contour of a longitudinal slot of the locking track, where said insertion section can be inserted into the locking track, and on the support component a sliding part that can be inserted into the locking track is guided so it can be longitudinally shifted, the outer contour of which corresponds to that of the insertion section, wherein the sliding part can be shifted in the locking track relative to the support component in order to lock the support component on the locking track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick Rollfink, Martins Pommers
  • Patent number: 8628053
    Abstract: This system comprising a base (2) provided in the vicinity of one of its ends with means in the form of jaws (3) for clamping and blocking in position of the system in the rail by pinching the latter between the base (2) and laterally protruding portions (4) of these means in the form of jaws (3), the base (2) and the means in the form of jaws (3) able to be displaced in relation to one another between a mounting/dismounting position of the system in the rail and a blocking position of the system by clamping around the rail, by the intermediary of the means of manoeuvring (6) that can be actuated by an operator, is characterized in that the means of manoeuvring (6) include a slide (7) which can be displaced in the base (2) by the operator and comprising at one end, a surface for manoeuvring (8) by the operator, at the other end, a ramp portion adapted (9) to cooperate with an additional ramp portion (10) of the means in the form of jaws (3) in order to displace the latter in relation to the base between the m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Xavier Marechal
  • Patent number: 8602702
    Abstract: Described are track fitting assemblies having a main body with at least one plunger aperture, at least one button aperture intersecting the at least one plunger aperture, and at least one disengagement recess, at least one shear plunger assembly having a plunger, a shear pin, a plunger-spring, and a button comprising a recess, and a track with a pair of lips having at least one opening. The shear plunger assembly is configured to have a disengaged position, wherein the button is extended from the main body and the shear pin is positioned within the main body, and an engaged position, wherein the button is positioned substantially flush with the main body, the recess of the button is positioned substantially flush with the disengagement recess of the main body, and the shear pin is extended from the main body and within the at least one opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Philippe Roy, Peter Driessen, Vishwanath Bhat
  • Patent number: 8591156
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a removable anchor for use in tying down a load, or for securing a winch cable for use in recovering a disabled vehicle or other load. The anchor may be removably attached to the deck/bed of a trailer or vehicle (e.g., a car carrier or wrecker/tow truck), using one or more slots or stake pockets located on a cargo surface of the deck. The removable anchor may include: a projection member shaped and sized to fit into a slot on the cargo surface, or to protrude through a stake pocket; a crown attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member, and configured to receive and anchor one or more tie-down connectors; and a key attached to, or integrally forming a part of, the projection member. The key can be passed into the slot and manipulated between removable and locked positions. Alternatively, the key may be used to removably secure the anchor to the stake pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Maaj Research and Development
    Inventor: Todd Grone
  • Publication number: 20130216326
    Abstract: A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8496220
    Abstract: The system comprising a base (2) having attachment means (3) which are movable between a retracted position for fitting/dismantling the seat and an active position for attachment of the seat, by an operating lever (4) which is movable between a retracted fitting/dismantling position and an active position for blocking of the attachment means and which has means (6) for articulation with the base (2) and disengageable means (8) for locking the lever in the active position, is characterized in that the locking means comprise means in the form of a catch (9) which are carried by the lever or the base and are suitable for cooperation, in the active position, with holding means (10) of the base or of the lever in order to lock the lever (4) in the active position, the means in the form of a catch (9) being resiliently deformable in order to allow them to pass over the holding means (10) and engage in the locking position and to be freed therefrom under the action of rotary operating means (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: ATTAX
    Inventor: Xavier Marechal
  • Patent number: 8475096
    Abstract: A tonneau cover cargo containment track rail system including a cargo hold down and at least one tonneau cover rail. The cargo hold down has a base portion and a handle portion. The handle portion is operably attached to the base portion for movement between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The tonneau cover rail has a first attachment mechanism attached thereto. The first attachment mechanism is adapted to receive a portion of the cargo hold down to retain the cargo hold down in engagement with the tonneau cover rail while permitting the cargo hold down to move with respect to the tonneau cover rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Truxedo, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Spencer, Kelly Kneifl, Timothy Nelson
  • Patent number: 8414236
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing cargo to a vehicle, and to tie-downs or sliders receivable in rails mounted to a bed, load deck, or other storage area of a vehicle, such as a pickup, sport utility vehicle, or trailer is described. A user may easily change, adjust or customize the tie-down locations to suit a desired application. The cargo securing system has a rail with a generally C-shaped cross section, the open end of the C-shape defining a slot which may run along the entire length of the rail. The C-shaped rail also defines a channel which may run along the entire length of the rail. A slider member may reside in the channel and include a foot or base portion and an integral elongate portion which may protrude through the slot in the rail. The slider member may include an integral tie-down location on the elongate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Dave Murphy
  • Patent number: 8408853
    Abstract: A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Womack, William G. Bowes
  • Patent number: 8376306
    Abstract: An anti-rattle track fastener assembly for attaching a fixture to a vehicle that has a track formed therein. The track includes upper walls that form a longitudinally-extending slot. Spaced-apart segments extend from the upper walls into the slot to provide undercut areas in the slot positioned under the segments. Spaced-apart openings are positioned between the segments. The fastener assembly includes a stud that extends from the fixture and is dimensioned to be received within the slot for engaging the spaced-apart segments. The fastener also includes an eccentrically-mounted cam movable between a first position and a second position. When the cam is in the first position, the stud can engage the spaced-apart segments with clearance, and when the cam is in the second position, the stud can tightly engage the spaced-apart segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: BE Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Brian Dowty
  • Patent number: 8371781
    Abstract: Described are track fitting assemblies having a main body, at least one pre-loaded stud assembly, and a track comprising a pair of lips. The at least one pre-loaded stud assembly includes a stud and a compressing device, wherein the stud does not contact the compressing device in a clamped position and does not contact the pair of lips in an unclamped position. As examples, track fitting assemblies also include at least one shear plunger assembly having a shear pin and a button, wherein the button extends from the main body and the shear pin is positioned within the main body in a disengaged position, and the button is positioned flush with the main body and the shear pin is extended from the main body in an engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Philippe Roy, Peter Driessen, Vishwanath Bhat