System for securing a vehicle during transport against movement under forces from multiple directions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8714592
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14025515

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A system for securing a vehicle during transport comprises in combination a vehicle having a frame with at least one deformation zone, multiple tie-downs affixed to the frame at spaced-apart locations, a supporting surface with multiple anchor points at spaced-apart locations, and multiple ties extending between each tie-down and a respective anchor point. Each front and rear side of the frame has at least two tie-downs, and each left and right side of the frame has at least one tie-down. At least two anchor points are located on the supporting surface outwardly from each side of the vehicle. Each tie extends between one tie-down and a respective anchor point at a corresponding side of the vehicle. The ties are selectively arranged in relation to one another to retain the vehicle substantially against movement on the supporting surface but without deforming the deformation zone of the vehicle frame.

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HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS LLC4400 PAPA JOE HENDRICK BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hensley, Ryan Lee Huntersville, US 8 208
Thoreson, Mark Allen Concord, US 3 43

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