Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Reeling device – Multiple windings
Patent
1994-10-25
1997-12-09
Matecki, Katherine
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Reeling device
Multiple windings
254223, B65H 7534
Patent
active
056951477
ABSTRACT:
A length controller (20) and method of use for adjusting the effective length of a flexible line (23), wherein the flexible line (23) is fixed at both ends and is used for hanging objects such as pictures (62), mirrors, and the like from a wall or other supporting structure. The controller (20) comprises a body (22) having first and second line engaging means. A rotor (24) is rotatably connected to the body (22), and has a first line receiving slot (26). A ratcheting means permits the rotor (24) to rotate in one direction only relative to the body (22). The flexible line (23) is inserted into first and second line engaging means (28, 30) and the first line receiving slot (26). The rotor (24) is then turned to decrease the effective length of the flexible line (23). A ratchet disengaging means releases the ratchet means and enables an increase in the effective length of the flexible line (23).
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