Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force – Portable implements or apparatus for tensioning flexible... – Including rotatably driven drum for engaging either material...
Patent
1979-08-20
1981-05-19
Jillions, John M.
Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force
Portable implements or apparatus for tensioning flexible...
Including rotatably driven drum for engaging either material...
24 712, B65D 6702, B60P 710
Patent
active
042680123
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for holding a first object or objects in a fixed position relative to a second object comprising an elongated continuous length strap for engaging and holding the first object; strap attachment apparatus connected to opposite ends of the strap for attaching the strap to the second object; winch-type strap tightening apparatus operatively associated with an intermediate loop portion of the strap for adjustably tensioning the strap; the winch-type strap tightening apparatus comprising a rotatable split shaft assembly for winding and unwinding the strap to adjustably tension the strap defining a slot for receiving an intermediate, variable length loop portion of the strap to enable adjustment of the effective length of strap; ratchet apparatus associated with the shaft assembly for releasably holding the shaft against unwinding rotation during and after tensioning of the strap; a one piece frame member for supporting the shaft assembly and the ratchet apparatus; and the split shaft assembly comprising a pair of elongated members having an arcuate cross-sectional configuration held in radially spaced relationship by a spacer device at one end and arcuate slots in the ratchet apparatus at the other end.
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Bronson Robert E.
Ruehle Walter J.
Jillions John M.
Klaas Bruce G.
Law Richard D.
Shelton Dennis K.
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