Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Machine or implement
Patent
1997-11-05
2000-06-27
Callo, Laura A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Machine or implement
527471, 52DIG1, 254 11, 269904, 2423961, 242395, E04F 2122
Patent
active
060791829
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a floor board compressing apparatus and method of use for compressing and tightening a plurality of abutting floor boards. The apparatus has a reel rotationally engaged in a reel housing. An inextensible and flexible tape coiled on and attached to the reel extends to a first hook which attaches to the first end of the boards to be compressed. A second hook is pivotally attached to the reel housing and attaches to the opposing end of the floor boards. A handle which is pivotally engaged to the reel is used to turn the reel within the reel housing so as to draw the first hook toward the second hook. The reel housing preferably includes a plurality of holes and the handle provides a locking peg. After winding in all of the flexible tape by turning the handle, the handle is then rocked on its pivot for engaging and disengaging the locking peg with any one of the locking holes. After the tape has been tightened and locked into place, the reel housing is pushed laterally. This lateral movement exerts a steady and uniform pressure which pulls the boards into a tight fitting configuration.
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