A bi-directional tightening device and a method for tightening of a threadable line, the tightening device having: a rotatable spool; a frame for supporting the spool, the frame has a handle for rotating the spool; a ratchet mechanism rotationally fixed to the spool; a drive pawl coupled to the frame; a locking mechanism configured for keeping the ratchet mechanism in place during a return stroke of the handle, wherein the ratchet mechanism has at least one first ratchet wheel for rotating the spool in a first direction, and at least one second ratchet wheel for rotating the spool in a second direction opposite the first direction, to allow bi-directional tightening of the line.
Bi-directional tightening device for tightening of a threadable line, and a method for operating the bi-directional tightening device
2024-08-06
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Electronic Resource
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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 / B65B MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS , Verpackungsmaschinen, -geräte, -vorrichtungen, Verpackungsverfahren für Gegenstände oder Materialien / F16G Riemen, Kabel oder Seile, vorwiegend für Antriebszwecke , BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES |
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