Coupling device for a load securement

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved system for securing cargo loads. A method of the system incorporates the use of a coupling device to receive and releasably retain at least one clip and assembly, the coupling device has a body with openings to receive the clip assembly that has engaged the cargo load, one of the coupling devices slidably adjusts about the clip assembly to connect to a further coupling device via the clip assembly to accommodate for varying dimensions of cargo load

1 . A system for securing cargo comprising at least one clip assembly having a strap disposed therefrom, at least one coupling device having a body member with adjoined side walls defining at least one opening dimensioned to receive and releasably retain the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       2 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 1 , wherein the adjoined side walls of the body member are substantially perpendicular. 
   
   
       3 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 1 , wherein the body member has at least two side walls defining opposed openings dimensioned to receive the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       4 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 1 , wherein the coupling device is made of a high tensile strength material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloys, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys and synthetic polymers. 
   
   
       5 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 4 , wherein the coupling device is made from steel. 
   
   
       6 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 3 , whereby the coupling device is slidably adjustable about the clip assembly. 
   
   
       7 . A system for securing cargo according to  claim 1 , whereby the coupling device operably interconnects a network of clip assemblies extending therefrom for securement of a plethora of cargo items. 
   
   
       8 . A coupling device for securing cargo comprising at least one clip assembly having a strap disposed therefrom, at least one coupling device having a body member with adjoined side walls defining at least one opening dimensioned to receive and releasably retain the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       9 . A coupling device for securing cargo according to  claim 8 , wherein the adjoined side walls of the body member are substantially perpendicular. 
   
   
       10 . A coupling device for securing cargo according to  claim 8 , wherein the body member has at least two sidewalls defining opposed openings dimensioned to receive the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       11 . A coupling device for securing cargo according to  claim 8 , wherein the coupling device is made of a high tensile strength material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloys, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys and synthetic polymers. 
   
   
       12 . A coupling device for securing cargo according to  claim 11 , wherein the coupling device is made from steel. 
   
   
       13 . A coupling device for securing cargo according to  claim 10 , whereby the coupling device is slidably adjustable about the dip assembly. 
   
   
       14 . A method for securing cargo comprising the steps of: positioning the cargo in an environment for containing or transporting the cargo, connecting to the environment at least one clip assembly having a strap disposed therefrom, positioning the strap on the cargo, operably connecting at least one end of the clip assembly to at least one coupling device therein or therethrough and securing the cargo. 
   
   
       15 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 14 , wherein said coupling device has a body member with adjoined side walls defining at least one opening dimensioned to receive and releasably retain the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       16 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 14 , wherein the adjoined side walls of the body member are substantially perpendicular. 
   
   
       17 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 14 , wherein at least two side walls define opposed openings dimensioned to receive the clip assembly therein or therethrough. 
   
   
       18 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 14 , wherein the coupling device is made of a high tensile strength material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloys, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys and synthetic polymers. 
   
   
       19 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 18 , wherein the coupling device is made from steel. 
   
   
       20 . A method for securing cargo according to  claim 17 , whereby the coupling device is slidably adjustable about the clip assembly.