CA2339431A1 - Tie-down attachment for transporting snowmobiles and the like - Google Patents
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Abstract
An apparatus for securing a cargo to a deck for transport comprises a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof. A winch shaft is rotatably mounted under the deck and extends laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture. A flexible tether passes through the deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck. A cargo engagement device is provided at the cargo end of the tether. A crank is attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and is operable to rotate the winch shaft, and a lock is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
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o CA 02339431 2001-05-10 F&K 994-02-00 zo TIE-DAWN ATTACF~T FOR TRANSPORTING SNOWMOBILES AND THE LIKE
This invention is in the field of transport vehicles with transport decks, and more specifically relates to an apparatus is for the tie-down of a snowmobile or similar cargo to a transport deck.
F&K 994-02-00 BACKGROUND
Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, garden tractors, as well as larger vehicles are commonly carried on transport decks on trailers, trucks and the like. It is necessary to secure the to vehicle to the deck, and this is generally accomplished by securing tie-downs over a portion of the vehicle, or to the vehicle and the deck. To prevent movement during transport, tension must be applied to hold the vehicle tightly to the deck. Other cargo is similarly tied down on transport decks Straps are commonly installed over a cargo and tightened with a winch at one side of the deck or both sides. These can be awkward, and as well can cause damage to a vehicle when tightened if not properly located. Chains or the like are ao wrapped over vehicle axles and tightened with load binders, often requiring the operator to work in an awkward position.
Also in the prior art is United States Patent Number 6,050,737 to Russell disclosing a rigid tie-down in the form of a turnbuckle attached at one end to a bracket on the deck and the other end to a bracket on an all-terrain vehicle. The vehicle must be carefully positioned in relation to the deck F&K 994-02-00 s bracket, and the operator is required to tighten the turnbuckle at its location on the vehicle. In order to secure a vehicle, the bracket must first be installed, reducing the versatility of securing various vehicles.
io SITi~iARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for securing a vehicle or like cargo to a deck for transport. The invention is particularly adaptable to is vehicles as there are generally accessible locations on the bottom of vehicles for attaching the tether of the invention.
Other cargo may have similar locations.
It is a further obj ect of the invention to provide such an 2o apparatus that is convenient to use, allowing the operator to tighten down the cargo while standing beside the deck.
It is a further obj ect of the invention to provide such an apparatus that may be used on various vehicles or other 2s cargos .
In a first aspect the invention provides an apparatus for F&K 994-02-00 securing a cargo to a deck for transport. The apparatus comprises a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof. A winch shaft is rotatably mounted under the deck and extends laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture. A flexible tether passes through the io deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck. A cargo engagement device is provided at the cargo end of the tether. A crank is attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck i5 and is operable to rotate the winch shaft, and a lock is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
In operation a vehicle can be driven onto the deck with a ao suitable portion thereof over the deck aperture. The cargo engagement device at the end of the tether is attached to the vehicle. This can be a simple hook looped over an axle and back to the tether, or a clamp or other such device. Once attached the operator can move to the side of the deck and 2s crank the winch shaft to exert a downward force on the vehicle, and then lock the winch shaft using a ratchet or like winch mechanism. The flexible tether does not require F&K 994-02-00 s precision placement of the vehicle on the deck.
In a second aspect the invention provides an apparatus for securing a snowmobile to a deck for transport. The apparatus comprises a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface io thereof at a location generally between a pair of skis of a snowmobile to be secured thereon. A winch shaft is rotatably mounted under the deck and extends laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture. A flexible tether passes through the deck aperture such that a cargo end i5 of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck. A bar is attached at a mid-point thereof at the cargo end of the tether, the bar having a length greater than a distance between the skis. A crank is attached to an outer end of the ao winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft, and a lock is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
2s The tie-down bar extends across the top of the skis and, when pulled downwards, anchors the skis of the snowmobile to the deck. To provide a larger range of cargo placement, the deck F&K 994-02-00 aperture can be a slot such that the cable can slide within the slot.
Once the snowmobile is placed in its load position on the deck, with the deck aperture of the present invention between io the skis, the tie-down bar can be positioned over top of the skis and the winch to which the cable and the tie-down bar are attached can then be operated to exert downward pressure onto the deck of the transport unit upon the skis.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood in 2o conjunction with the accompanying diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numbers, and where:
Fig. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of Fig. 1, with an automobile loaded onto the deck;
F&K 994-02-00 Fig. 3 is a side view of the embodiment of Fig. 1, with a snowmobile loaded onto the deck;
Fig. 4 is a top view of the front end of the snowmobile and io apparatus of Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 is schematic top view showing a slotted and notched deck aperture and location of the winch shaft;
i5 Fig. 6 is a schematic side view of the deck aperture of Fig. 5 with a cable located in a notch;
Fig. 7 is schematic top view showing a slotted deck aperture and location of the winch shaft;
Fig. 8 is a schematic side view of the deck aperture of Fig. 7 with a cable free to move along the slotted deck aperture.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS:
Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate an apparatus 1 for securing a cargo to a deck for transport. The apparatus 1 comprises a deck 2 F&K 994-02-00 s defining a deck aperture 4 in the surface 5 thereof. As illustrated the deck 2 is part of a trailer supported by wheels and including a hitch tongue. A truck mounted deck could be similarly used.
io A winch shaft 6 is rotatably mounted under the deck 2 and extends laterally from a side 8 of the deck 2 to a location under the deck aperture 4. A flexible tether 10 passes through the deck aperture 4 such that a cargo end 11 of the tether 10 is above the deck 2 and a winch end 12 of the tether is 10 is attached to the winch shaft 6 under the deck 2. The flexible tether 10 is a cable, rope, chain or the like.
A cargo engagement device is provided at the cargo end 11 of the tether 10. As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 this device is ao a hook 14. The tether 10 is simply wrapped around the vehicle axle 15 and the hook is engaged on the tether 10. (The vehicle wheel has been removed in the drawing for clarity).
The hook 14 could also simply be hooked onto the vehicle if a suitable location is available. The apparatus allows ~ec»r;"~r 2s of various vehicles and cargo without adding any brackets or the like to the cargo.
F&K 994-02-00 s In the apparatus 1 of Figs. 3 and 4, the cargo engagement device is a bar 16 having a length greater than a distance between the skis 22 of the snowmobile 20 illustrated so as to be able to engage both skis 22. When the tether 10 is tightened, the bar 16 exerts a force downward on the skis 22 io securing the snowmobile 20 to the deck 2. Other devices such as clamps, loops or the like could be employed in suitable situations to serve as the cargo engagement device.
A crank 23 is attached to an outer end 7 of the winch shaft 6 is adjacent to the side 8 of the deck 2 and is operable to rotate the winch shaft 6, and a lock 9 is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft 6 from rotating in response to a tension on the tether 10. The lock 9 is a winch locking mechanism such as a ratchet or the like which allows the 20 operator to rotate the winch shaft 6 in either direction, and to lock the winch shaft 6 into a fixed position to maintain tension on the tether 10.
As schematically illustrated in Figs. 5 to 8 the deck aperture 25 4 could comprise a fore and aft slot 30 oriented in a travel direction T of the deck 2. The winch shaft 6 is located at substantially a center of the fore and aft slot 10 so that the F&K 994-02-00 s range of use of the slot 30 is substantially the same for and aft, although this location is not critical. The slotted aperture allows an increased range of suitable positions for the cargo, such as the snowmobile 20. In addition to reducing the precision of placement required, the tongue weight W can io be varied to accommodate various towing vehicles by moving the snowmobile 20 fore and aft on the deck 2.
In the embodiment illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, transverse notches 31, 32 are connected to the fore and aft slot 10 and i5 extend laterally from and then towards the center of the fore and aft slot 30. By directing the tether 10 into one of the notches 31, 32, the force F exerted on the cargo by the tether can be maintained substantially vertical as illustrated in Fig. 6.
Where the tether 10 is not placed in a notch, as illustrated in Fig. 8 the force F exerted on the cargo by the tether 10 is on a considerable angle such that a horizontal force HF is exerted on the cargo, as well as the vertical force VF. Such 2s a horizontal force can cause the cargo to creep in the direction of the force F.
F&K 994-02-00 s Notches 31 extend first out and then make a sharp turn towards the center, while notches 32 slope out and towards the center.
Other configurations could work as well to maintain the tether 10 in the notch 31, 32 when under tension.
io As shown in Fig. 1 a second deck aperture 4' and winch assembly could be provided, or three or more as desired for a given situation. For example, snowmobile trailers often carry two snowmobiles 20 side by side, requiring side by side deck apertures 4, 4' with winch assemblies operative from opposite is sides. The trailers or decks can also be two snowmobiles long, requiring a pair of rear deck apertures and winch assemblies as well.
The apparatus 1 can be used for any suitable cargo but is ao particularly suited to vehicles, and more particularly with the bar as the cargo engagement device, provides an especially suitable apparatus for securing snowmobiles 20 to a deck 2.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the 25 principles of the invention. Further, since numerous changes and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact F&K 994-02-00 s construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all such suitable changes or modifications in structure or operation which may be resorted to are intended to fall within the scope of the claimed invention.
This invention is in the field of transport vehicles with transport decks, and more specifically relates to an apparatus is for the tie-down of a snowmobile or similar cargo to a transport deck.
F&K 994-02-00 BACKGROUND
Snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, garden tractors, as well as larger vehicles are commonly carried on transport decks on trailers, trucks and the like. It is necessary to secure the to vehicle to the deck, and this is generally accomplished by securing tie-downs over a portion of the vehicle, or to the vehicle and the deck. To prevent movement during transport, tension must be applied to hold the vehicle tightly to the deck. Other cargo is similarly tied down on transport decks Straps are commonly installed over a cargo and tightened with a winch at one side of the deck or both sides. These can be awkward, and as well can cause damage to a vehicle when tightened if not properly located. Chains or the like are ao wrapped over vehicle axles and tightened with load binders, often requiring the operator to work in an awkward position.
Also in the prior art is United States Patent Number 6,050,737 to Russell disclosing a rigid tie-down in the form of a turnbuckle attached at one end to a bracket on the deck and the other end to a bracket on an all-terrain vehicle. The vehicle must be carefully positioned in relation to the deck F&K 994-02-00 s bracket, and the operator is required to tighten the turnbuckle at its location on the vehicle. In order to secure a vehicle, the bracket must first be installed, reducing the versatility of securing various vehicles.
io SITi~iARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for securing a vehicle or like cargo to a deck for transport. The invention is particularly adaptable to is vehicles as there are generally accessible locations on the bottom of vehicles for attaching the tether of the invention.
Other cargo may have similar locations.
It is a further obj ect of the invention to provide such an 2o apparatus that is convenient to use, allowing the operator to tighten down the cargo while standing beside the deck.
It is a further obj ect of the invention to provide such an apparatus that may be used on various vehicles or other 2s cargos .
In a first aspect the invention provides an apparatus for F&K 994-02-00 securing a cargo to a deck for transport. The apparatus comprises a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof. A winch shaft is rotatably mounted under the deck and extends laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture. A flexible tether passes through the io deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck. A cargo engagement device is provided at the cargo end of the tether. A crank is attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck i5 and is operable to rotate the winch shaft, and a lock is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
In operation a vehicle can be driven onto the deck with a ao suitable portion thereof over the deck aperture. The cargo engagement device at the end of the tether is attached to the vehicle. This can be a simple hook looped over an axle and back to the tether, or a clamp or other such device. Once attached the operator can move to the side of the deck and 2s crank the winch shaft to exert a downward force on the vehicle, and then lock the winch shaft using a ratchet or like winch mechanism. The flexible tether does not require F&K 994-02-00 s precision placement of the vehicle on the deck.
In a second aspect the invention provides an apparatus for securing a snowmobile to a deck for transport. The apparatus comprises a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface io thereof at a location generally between a pair of skis of a snowmobile to be secured thereon. A winch shaft is rotatably mounted under the deck and extends laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture. A flexible tether passes through the deck aperture such that a cargo end i5 of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck. A bar is attached at a mid-point thereof at the cargo end of the tether, the bar having a length greater than a distance between the skis. A crank is attached to an outer end of the ao winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft, and a lock is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
2s The tie-down bar extends across the top of the skis and, when pulled downwards, anchors the skis of the snowmobile to the deck. To provide a larger range of cargo placement, the deck F&K 994-02-00 aperture can be a slot such that the cable can slide within the slot.
Once the snowmobile is placed in its load position on the deck, with the deck aperture of the present invention between io the skis, the tie-down bar can be positioned over top of the skis and the winch to which the cable and the tie-down bar are attached can then be operated to exert downward pressure onto the deck of the transport unit upon the skis.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
While the invention is claimed in the concluding portions hereof, preferred embodiments are provided in the accompanying detailed description which may be best understood in 2o conjunction with the accompanying diagrams where like parts in each of the several diagrams are labeled with like numbers, and where:
Fig. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of Fig. 1, with an automobile loaded onto the deck;
F&K 994-02-00 Fig. 3 is a side view of the embodiment of Fig. 1, with a snowmobile loaded onto the deck;
Fig. 4 is a top view of the front end of the snowmobile and io apparatus of Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 is schematic top view showing a slotted and notched deck aperture and location of the winch shaft;
i5 Fig. 6 is a schematic side view of the deck aperture of Fig. 5 with a cable located in a notch;
Fig. 7 is schematic top view showing a slotted deck aperture and location of the winch shaft;
Fig. 8 is a schematic side view of the deck aperture of Fig. 7 with a cable free to move along the slotted deck aperture.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS:
Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate an apparatus 1 for securing a cargo to a deck for transport. The apparatus 1 comprises a deck 2 F&K 994-02-00 s defining a deck aperture 4 in the surface 5 thereof. As illustrated the deck 2 is part of a trailer supported by wheels and including a hitch tongue. A truck mounted deck could be similarly used.
io A winch shaft 6 is rotatably mounted under the deck 2 and extends laterally from a side 8 of the deck 2 to a location under the deck aperture 4. A flexible tether 10 passes through the deck aperture 4 such that a cargo end 11 of the tether 10 is above the deck 2 and a winch end 12 of the tether is 10 is attached to the winch shaft 6 under the deck 2. The flexible tether 10 is a cable, rope, chain or the like.
A cargo engagement device is provided at the cargo end 11 of the tether 10. As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 this device is ao a hook 14. The tether 10 is simply wrapped around the vehicle axle 15 and the hook is engaged on the tether 10. (The vehicle wheel has been removed in the drawing for clarity).
The hook 14 could also simply be hooked onto the vehicle if a suitable location is available. The apparatus allows ~ec»r;"~r 2s of various vehicles and cargo without adding any brackets or the like to the cargo.
F&K 994-02-00 s In the apparatus 1 of Figs. 3 and 4, the cargo engagement device is a bar 16 having a length greater than a distance between the skis 22 of the snowmobile 20 illustrated so as to be able to engage both skis 22. When the tether 10 is tightened, the bar 16 exerts a force downward on the skis 22 io securing the snowmobile 20 to the deck 2. Other devices such as clamps, loops or the like could be employed in suitable situations to serve as the cargo engagement device.
A crank 23 is attached to an outer end 7 of the winch shaft 6 is adjacent to the side 8 of the deck 2 and is operable to rotate the winch shaft 6, and a lock 9 is operative to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft 6 from rotating in response to a tension on the tether 10. The lock 9 is a winch locking mechanism such as a ratchet or the like which allows the 20 operator to rotate the winch shaft 6 in either direction, and to lock the winch shaft 6 into a fixed position to maintain tension on the tether 10.
As schematically illustrated in Figs. 5 to 8 the deck aperture 25 4 could comprise a fore and aft slot 30 oriented in a travel direction T of the deck 2. The winch shaft 6 is located at substantially a center of the fore and aft slot 10 so that the F&K 994-02-00 s range of use of the slot 30 is substantially the same for and aft, although this location is not critical. The slotted aperture allows an increased range of suitable positions for the cargo, such as the snowmobile 20. In addition to reducing the precision of placement required, the tongue weight W can io be varied to accommodate various towing vehicles by moving the snowmobile 20 fore and aft on the deck 2.
In the embodiment illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6, transverse notches 31, 32 are connected to the fore and aft slot 10 and i5 extend laterally from and then towards the center of the fore and aft slot 30. By directing the tether 10 into one of the notches 31, 32, the force F exerted on the cargo by the tether can be maintained substantially vertical as illustrated in Fig. 6.
Where the tether 10 is not placed in a notch, as illustrated in Fig. 8 the force F exerted on the cargo by the tether 10 is on a considerable angle such that a horizontal force HF is exerted on the cargo, as well as the vertical force VF. Such 2s a horizontal force can cause the cargo to creep in the direction of the force F.
F&K 994-02-00 s Notches 31 extend first out and then make a sharp turn towards the center, while notches 32 slope out and towards the center.
Other configurations could work as well to maintain the tether 10 in the notch 31, 32 when under tension.
io As shown in Fig. 1 a second deck aperture 4' and winch assembly could be provided, or three or more as desired for a given situation. For example, snowmobile trailers often carry two snowmobiles 20 side by side, requiring side by side deck apertures 4, 4' with winch assemblies operative from opposite is sides. The trailers or decks can also be two snowmobiles long, requiring a pair of rear deck apertures and winch assemblies as well.
The apparatus 1 can be used for any suitable cargo but is ao particularly suited to vehicles, and more particularly with the bar as the cargo engagement device, provides an especially suitable apparatus for securing snowmobiles 20 to a deck 2.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the 25 principles of the invention. Further, since numerous changes and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact F&K 994-02-00 s construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all such suitable changes or modifications in structure or operation which may be resorted to are intended to fall within the scope of the claimed invention.
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1. An apparatus for securing a cargo to a deck for transport, the apparatus comprising:
a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof;
a winch shaft rotatably mounted under the deck and extending laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture;
a flexible tether passing through the deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck;
a cargo engagement device at the cargo end of the tether;
a crank attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft; and a lock to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof;
a winch shaft rotatably mounted under the deck and extending laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture;
a flexible tether passing through the deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck;
a cargo engagement device at the cargo end of the tether;
a crank attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft; and a lock to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
2. The apparatus of Claim 1 wherein the deck aperture comprises a fore and aft slot oriented in a travel direction of the deck.
3. The apparatus of Claim 2 wherein the winch shaft is located at substantially a center of the fore and aft slot.
4. The apparatus of Claim 3 further comprising at least one transverse notch connected to the fore and aft slot and extending laterally from and then towards the center of the fore and aft slot.
5. The apparatus of any one of Claims 1 - 4 wherein the cargo engagement device comprises a hook.
6. The apparatus of any one of Claims 1 - 4 wherein the cargo engagement device comprises a bar.
7. The apparatus of any one of Claims 1 - 6 wherein the lock comprises a ratchet.
8. An apparatus for securing a snowmobile to a deck for transport, the apparatus comprising:
a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof at a location generally between a pair of skis of a snowmobile to be secured thereon;
a winch shaft rotatably mounted under the deck and extending laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture;
a flexible tether passing through the deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck;
a bar attached at a mid-point thereof at the cargo end of the tether, the bar having a length greater than a distance between the skis;
a crank attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft; and a lock to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
a deck defining a deck aperture in the surface thereof at a location generally between a pair of skis of a snowmobile to be secured thereon;
a winch shaft rotatably mounted under the deck and extending laterally from a side of the deck to a location under the deck aperture;
a flexible tether passing through the deck aperture such that a cargo end of the tether is above the deck and a winch end of the tether is attached to the winch shaft under the deck;
a bar attached at a mid-point thereof at the cargo end of the tether, the bar having a length greater than a distance between the skis;
a crank attached to an outer end of the winch shaft adjacent to the side of the deck and operable to rotate the winch shaft; and a lock to selectively enable and prevent the winch shaft from rotating in response to a tension on the tether.
9. The apparatus of Claim 7 wherein the deck aperture comprises a slot oriented in a travel direction of the deck.
10. The apparatus of Claim 8 wherein the winch shaft is located at substantially a center of the slot.
11. The apparatus of Claim 8 further comprising at least one transverse notch connected to the fore and aft slot and extending laterally from and then towards the center of the fore and aft slot.
12. The apparatus of any one of Claims 8 - 11 wherein the lock comprises a ratchet.
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