Cargo restraint anchor device for pick-up trucks

Abstract

Herein is disclosed an improvement for a tie-down and attach-point-anchor device for pickup truck beds that clamps to the downward protruding flange of a pickup truck's inner side rail or other similar available surface having an exposed edge. The anchor incorporating a slotted head capable of swiveling to accommodate different angles at which straps, bungees, ropes, and rigid members may be placed to secure or support cargo.

1 . (canceled)  
   
   
       2 . An anchor device, comprising: 
 a clamping system releasable attaching to a flange; and    a swiveling head attached to the clamping system.    
   
   
       3 . The anchor device of  claim 2 , wherein the swiveling head contains an opening though which a cargo restraint may be attached.  
   
   
       4 . The anchor device of  claim 2 , wherein the clamping system includes an L-body having a slot.  
   
   
       5 . The anchor device of  claim 4 , wherein the clamping system has a C-body that engages the L-body.  
   
   
       6 . The anchor device of  claim 5 , further including a bolt extended from the C-body through the slot in the L-body.  
   
   
       7 . The anchor device of  claim 6 , further including a lever attached to the bolt.  
   
   
       8 . The anchor device of  claim 7 , wherein the lever has a slot.  
   
   
       9 . An anchor device, comprising: 
 a clamping system releasably attaching to a flange; and    a lever attached to the clamping system.    
   
   
       10 . The anchor device of  claim 9 , wherein the lever has a slot.  
   
   
       11 . The anchor device of  claim 9 , further including a swiveling head attached to the clamping system.  
   
   
       12 . The anchor device of  claim 11 , wherein the clamping system includes a L-body and a C-body.  
   
   
       13 . The anchor device of  claim 12 , wherein the L-body has a slot.  
   
   
       14 . The anchor device of  claim 12 , further including a bolt attached to the C-body, extending through the slot in the L-body and attached to the lever.