MULTI-USE PACKAGING ARTICLE FOR TIE-DOWN ASSEMBLY

摘要

A packaging article (10) for a tie-down assembly that includes a tension strap is described that has multiple uses. The packaging article can be used for retail display of the assembly and for later storage of the assembly. The article has further uses in the operation of a tie-down assembly by providing guide slots for receiving and retaining a tension strap or cord and by providing an edge protector to protect the edges of a load secured by a tension strap or cord. The packaging article comprises a generally planar frame with guide members (17) or retaining members that define the guide slots extending upwards from the frame surface and edge protector members (20) that extend downward from one side of the frame perpendicular to the frame plane.