Rotary strap tensioning apparatus
First Claim
1. A strap tensioning apparatus for releasably engaging and rotating a strap tensioning ratchet hub having a transverse bore wherein, the tensioning apparatus comprises:
- a collar unit including a cylindrical collar member provided with a peripheral aperture that is dimensioned for alignment with one end of the transverse bore of the ratchet hub;
securing means for connecting the collar member to said ratchet hub; and
, a handle unit including a handle member connected to said collar member and adapted to provide rotary motion to said collar member.
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Abstract
A strap tensioning apparatus (10) adapted to releasably engage and rotate the ratchet hub (100) of a strap tensioning ratchet wherein, the ratchet hub (100) is provided with a transverse bore (101) and the apparatus (10) includes a collar member (20) having a peripheral aperture (21) alignable with one end of the transverse bore (101) wherein, a lever arm (30) is pivotally connected to the collar member (20) and provided with a post (33) dimensioned to extend into the transverse bore (101) and the collar member (20) is further provided with a handle member (40) adapted to rotate both the collar member (20) and the ratchet hub (100) when the post (33) is engaged in the transverse bore (101).
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6 Claims
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1. A strap tensioning apparatus for releasably engaging and rotating a strap tensioning ratchet hub having a transverse bore wherein, the tensioning apparatus comprises:
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a collar unit including a cylindrical collar member provided with a peripheral aperture that is dimensioned for alignment with one end of the transverse bore of the ratchet hub;
securing means for connecting the collar member to said ratchet hub; and
,a handle unit including a handle member connected to said collar member and adapted to provide rotary motion to said collar member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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