Track system

Abstract

A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An arrangement for securing a load to a vehicle, comprising:
 a track having a track slot and opposed upper portions at least partly defining the track slot, the track comprising a series of evenly spaced cutouts in the upper portions; and   a fitting including
 a main body; 
 a handle being movable relative to the main body; and 
 a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within the track, the retainer being movable relative to the main body between at least an engagement position and a release position by operating the handle; 
 wherein the main body has a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track when the retainer is in the engagement position, wherein the fitting includes at least one projection projecting from the main body and having a portion shaped to mate with at least one cutout to assist in retaining the fitting at a desired location.