Vehicle integrated fastening system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9987969
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15819002

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A fastening device integrated into a vehicle to fasten a cargo including a strap assembly with a strap, and a hook affixed to a first extremity of the strap, a shaft assembly affixed to a second extremity of the strap to roll the strap, a ratchet assembly to prevent rotation of the shaft assembly in an unrolling direction when engaged, a handle assembly to engage and force the ratchet assembly to rotate, a housing assembly affixed to the body of the vehicle to support the shaft assembly, and the handle assembly, a head cover to cover the shaft assembly, the ratchet assembly, and the housing assembly and provide access to the handle assembly, a neck cover that protrudes downwardly from the head cover to receive the strap and the hook, wherein the handle assembly is articulable to engage the ratchet assembly and tighten the strap around the cargo.

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AISIN WORLD CORP OF AMERICA15300 CENTENNIAL DRIVE NORTHVILLE MI 48168

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Archambeau, Eric South Lyon, US 14 144
Nishio, Yasuaki Novi, US 12 54
Welter, Aaron Livonia, US 4 11

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