A ratchet strap tensioner and methods of using the same where the ratchet strap tensioner comprises a first arm pivotally mounted to a second arm by means that include a bush member which allows pivotal movement of the first arm relative to the second arm subject to the restraint of a ratchet mechanism; and further comprising a two-part winding spindle located partly within the bush member; the first part of said winding spindle being fixed to said bush member and the second part of said winding spindle being adapted to allow lateral movement (with respect the winding axis) from a closed position alongside said first part to an open position and thereby allow a strap to be attached without threading the strap through the tensioner and without bending the strap.
A ratchet strap tensioner
2017-05-10
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS |