Extendable handle leverage ratchet
First Claim
1. A ratchet mechanism comprising:
- a body configured to receive a strap;
a pair of opposing arms connected to said body;
a spool rotatably connected to said opposing arms, said spool configured to wind said strap;
at least one ratchet wheel connected to opposing ends of said spool;
a lever attached to said arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein said lever includes at least one pawl to engage said at least one ratchet wheel and rotate said spool when said lever is reciprocated; and
wherein said lever is extendable away from said spool to increase the mechanical advantage of said lever.
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Abstract
A ratchet mechanism for securing cargo that may include a body, a ratchet, a lever and an adjustable or extendable handle. The ratchet may include a pair of opposing arms connected to the body and a spool rotatably connected to the arms. The lever may be rotatably attached to the arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein the lever may include at least one pawl to engage the ratchet wheels and rotate the spool when the lever is reciprocated. The handle may be adjustable to increase the mechanical advantage of the lever. The handle may be rotatably connected to the lever to extend the length of the lever. The handle may be slidably connected to the lever, to slide between a compact position where the handle is closer to the spool, and an extended position where the handle extends further away from the spool.
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17 Claims
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1. A ratchet mechanism comprising:
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a body configured to receive a strap; a pair of opposing arms connected to said body; a spool rotatably connected to said opposing arms, said spool configured to wind said strap; at least one ratchet wheel connected to opposing ends of said spool; a lever attached to said arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein said lever includes at least one pawl to engage said at least one ratchet wheel and rotate said spool when said lever is reciprocated; and wherein said lever is extendable away from said spool to increase the mechanical advantage of said lever. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A ratchet mechanism comprising:
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a body configured to receive a strap; a pair of opposing arms connected to said body; a spool in rotatable engagement with said opposing arms, said spool capable of winding said strap; a pair of ratchet wheels connected to opposing ends of said spool; a lever attached to said arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein said lever includes at least one pawl to engage said ratchet wheels thereby rotating said spool when said lever is reciprocated; and a handle having a first end rotatably connected to said lever and a second end capable of rotating about said first end to extend the length of said lever and increase the mechanical advantage of said lever. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A ratchet mechanism comprising:
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a body configured to receive a strap; a pair of opposing arms connected to said body; a spool in rotatable engagement with said opposing arms, said spool capable of winding said strap; a pair of ratchet wheels connected to opposing ends of said spool; a lever attached to said arms and reciprocated between an open position and a closed position, wherein said lever includes at least one pawl to engage said ratchet wheels thereby rotating said spool when said lever is reciprocated; and a handle slidably connected to said lever, said handle slidable between a compact position wherein said handle is closer to said spool, and an extended position wherein said handle extends further away from said spool.
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16. The ratchet mechanism of claim 16, wherein said handle is lockable in said compact position and in said extended position.
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17. The ratchet mechanism of claim 17 further comprising a release button to release said handle form said lockable positions.
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