A tie-down loop assembly is configured to attach to a mounting surface and includes a mounting bracket, a biasing member, and a loop-isolator assembly. The mounting bracket has at least one carrier feature that has a carrier articulation axis. The loop-isolator assembly includes a loop having a substantially straight portion with a loop articulation axis and an isolator coupled to the loop straight portion. The isolator has a contact element and a loop-isolator articulation axis located coincidentally with the carrier articulation axis. When an articulation force is applied to the loop-isolator assembly, it causes the loop-isolator assembly to articulate relative to the mounting bracket, while the isolator contact element slippingly engages the biasing member movable portion. The engagement applies a biasing force to the contact element causing resistance to articulate the loop-isolator assembly relative to the bracket.

A stop device for holding a unit load device in place on decking is described. In one example, the stop device includes a cylindrical socket having an outer surface, an inner surface, an open end, and a closed end. The stop device also includes a circular brim extending out from the outer surface, substantially perpendicular to the outer surface of the cylindrical socket, and a handle rod assembly that extends from the closed end of the cylindrical socket. The handle rod assembly can be used to lower the cylindrical socket into an aperture in the decking, such as aperture for a caster wheel in the decking. The handle rod assembly can also be used to rotate the stop device, aligning a circular segment cutout of the circular brim with an edge of the unit load device, to lock the stop device in place below the edge of the unit load device.

A vehicle includes a seating assembly attached to a vehicle interior. A seat is rotationally operable relative to a seatback. A retention device is selectively positionable in a stored position or a cargo storage position and extends between the seatback and a floor area disposed adjacent to the seating assembly. The seat is selectively positionable in a seating position or a stadium position. The retention device in the cargo storage position, the seat in the stadium position, and a floor at least partially define an enclosure configured to secure cargo to the floor and the seat.

An interlocking tailgate utility bar for a vehicle having a tailgate at least partially defining a cargo area includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface and configured to be disposed against an inner wall of the tailgate when the tailgate is in an open position, opposed front and rear side surfaces, and opposed ends. A striker assembly is disposed at each end of the opposed ends and includes a striker configured to be releasably coupled to tailgate latches located on opposed sides of the tailgate to thereby selectively releasably secure the interlocking tailgate utility bar to the tailgate. A rail channel is configured to receive an attachment device of a vehicle accessory to thereby removably couple the vehicle accessory to the interlocking tailgate utility bar and thus the vehicle.

The present invention relates to an adjustable cargo strap configured with hook latches at both ends and cam buckles for tensioning the strap proximate to both ends. A series of pass-through connectors configure lengths of straps that run between the cam buckles forming one or two cargo areas where one or both cargo areas can be used to secure odd-shaped cargo easily. In operation, a user can secure the hook latches between the opening of a truck bed, or other span or opening. Cargo can be placed in the cargo areas. The loose ends of the cam buckle straps can be pulled to remove any slack in the straps. Each of the cam buckles can then be adjusted in ratchet or pull-and-grip style by the user to increase the force on the strap causing the cargo areas to be constricted around and secure the cargo.

Securing systems and methods of securing a transport container to an attachment point. In one embodiment, the securing system includes an actuator, an attachment structure, and an electronic controller. The attachment structure is dimensioned to complement the actuator. The electronic controller is operably coupled to the actuator for attaching and releasing the actuator to the attachment structure.

A strap system for securing cargo/items to a desired location such as the frame of a vehicle and/or to other gear. The strap system includes at least a first strap segment, and more preferably, a plurality of strap segments that couple together sequentially, e.g., end-to-end, via quick-release connectors such as side-release buckles. A first strap segment (or center strap segment) includes first and second ends that removably couple to second and third strap segments, respectively, via quick-release connectors. The second and third strap segments further includes attachment members disposed at an end of each, the attachment members having a substantially C-shaped hook profile to couple to various strap anchor points such as PALS webbing.

A tension monitoring device that attaches or clamps onto to a tensioned cargo load securing strap and wirelessly communicates the tension level to the driver via a remote device, such as a mobile smartphone. One or more devices may be installed on a vehicle or trailer to be simultaneously monitoring the tension conditions during transit. The tension signal from the device is received and processed by the mobile smartphone application to display the real-time tension relative to unsafe levels and transmit alerts to the driver when an unsafe or undesired condition occurs. The tension monitoring device includes an electromechanical sensor and microprocessor, powered by a battery, and packaged inside two hinged weatherproof housings for the ability to clamp onto a tensioned cargo strap.

A restraint assembly includes a fitting base, a bushing, and a restraint roller disk, according to various embodiments. The fitting base includes a fitting lower surface and a fitting upper surface that is angled relative to the fitting lower surface, according to various embodiments. The fitting base may be configured to be coupled, via an anchor, to a rail upper surface of a guide rail of the cargo system. In various embodiments, the bushing is configured to be disposed about the anchor. In various embodiments, the restraint roller disk includes a roller upper surface and a roller lower surface, wherein the restraint roller disk is configured to be rotatably coupled about the bushing and the roller lower surface is configured to engage the fitting upper surface of the fitting base.

A restraint assembly includes a fitting base, a bushing, and a restraint roller disk, according to various embodiments. The fitting base includes a fitting lower surface and a fitting upper surface that is angled relative to the fitting lower surface, according to various embodiments. The fitting base may be configured to be coupled, via an anchor, to a rail upper surface of a guide rail of the cargo system. In various embodiments, the bushing is configured to be disposed about the anchor. In various embodiments, the restraint roller disk includes a roller upper surface and a roller lower surface, wherein the restraint roller disk is configured to be rotatably coupled about the bushing and the roller lower surface is configured to engage the fitting upper surface of the fitting base.