Locking rack for storing chain ratchet binders

摘要

A rack and method for storing tie-down chain ratchet binders on a surface. The rack includes a base that preferably is mounted on a truck wall. A first finger is provided on the base and a first recess is defined therein. The first recess is configured so that the shaft of a chain ratchet binder is receivable therein. The rack further includes a second finger spaced laterally from the first finger and defining a second recess therein that is aligned with the first recess. The shaft of the binder is received in the first and second recesses and is supported by the first and second fingers. The rack is able to store a plurality of chain ratchet binders vertically spaced from each other and may lock the binder to the rack.

主权项

1. A rack for storing tie-down ratchet binders, said rack comprising:
a monolithic base having a U-shaped configuration in cross section adapted to be mounted on a mounting surface, said base comprising:
a base back wall with a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface is adapted to abut the mounting surface;a base first wall extending outwardly from the front surface of the back wall and the base first wall is permanently secured to the back wall;a base first finger provided on the first wall including an upwardly facing first edge defining a base first recess, the upwardly facing first edge configured to support a shaft of a ratchet binder thereon;a base second wall extending outwardly from the front surface of the back wall in the same direction as the first wall, the second wall spaced apart from the first wall and permanently secured to the back wall;a base second finger provided on the second wall including an upwardly facing second edge defining a base second recess, the upwardly facing second edge configured to support the shaft of the ratchet binder thereon; and a lock member having a U-shaped configuration in cross section smaller than and slidably engageable with the monolithic base configured to lock the tie-down ratchet binder onto the base.