Boeing’s patent details a method for securing containers using a tension strap with specialized connectors. Each connector features a hook and protrusion designed to engage specific recesses on the container fittings, ensuring a secure attachment when the strap is tensioned. GlobalData’s report on Boeing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for securing containers with tension straps
The patent US12071064B2 outlines a method for securing containers using a tension strap system. The method involves connecting strap end connectors to designated strap connector fittings on multiple containers. Each strap end connector features a hook portion and a protrusion designed to engage specific recesses in the connector fittings, ensuring a secure attachment. The process includes tensioning the strap to maintain stability, with additional provisions for placing the strap within container recesses or wrapping it around container edges. The method also allows for connecting a single strap end connector to multiple containers, enhancing versatility in securing arrangements.
Further claims detail the structural features of the containers and the strap system. The containers may include various surface connector arrangements, with protrusions and recesses designed for interlocking connections. The tensioning mechanism can involve a ratchet system for effective tightening. Additionally, the container connection strap is described, featuring a tension strap that fits within a strap recess and includes connectors with multiple hook portions and protrusions for engaging different strap connector fittings. This design aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of securing containers in various configurations.
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