Ratchet strapping device
First Claim
1. An improved ratchet strapping device, comprising:
- a frame including two lateral members, the lateral members each including a first exterior surface;
a first strap connected to the frame;
an axle installed on the frame and supported by the lateral members of the frame;
a second strap connected to the axle, wherein the axle includes a slot through which the second strap is directed;
two ratchets rigidly mounted on the axle and adjacent to the first exterior surface of the frame;
a non-pivoting first detent slidably installed on the first exterior surface of the frame between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets and an idle position away from the ratchets;
a handle including two support members pivotally installed on the axle, the support members each including a second exterior surface;
a release device mounted on the second exterior surface of the handle, wherein the release device includes a non-pivoting second detent operable between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets and an idle position away from the ratchets;
wherein each of the two lateral members of the frame includes a first cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the non-pivoting second detent slides; and
wherein each of the two support members of the handle includes a second cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the non-pivoting first detent slides.
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Abstract
An improved ratchet strapping device is provided, comprising a frame, an axle, and a handle pivotally installed on the axle. Ratchets are mounted on the axle and adjacent to the exterior of the frame. The frame includes a first detent on the outside of the frame which engages the ratchet. A release device is mounted on the handle, wherein the release device includes a second detent on the outside of the handle which engages the ratchets at another location. The frame includes a first cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the second detent slides, and the handle includes a second cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the first detent slides. Placement of the ratchet and detent components on the outside of the device permits spooling of substantially all of the strap for storage or unused portions of the strap during use.
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14 Claims
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1. An improved ratchet strapping device, comprising:
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a frame including two lateral members, the lateral members each including a first exterior surface; a first strap connected to the frame; an axle installed on the frame and supported by the lateral members of the frame; a second strap connected to the axle, wherein the axle includes a slot through which the second strap is directed; two ratchets rigidly mounted on the axle and adjacent to the first exterior surface of the frame; a non-pivoting first detent slidably installed on the first exterior surface of the frame between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets and an idle position away from the ratchets; a handle including two support members pivotally installed on the axle, the support members each including a second exterior surface; a release device mounted on the second exterior surface of the handle, wherein the release device includes a non-pivoting second detent operable between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets and an idle position away from the ratchets; wherein each of the two lateral members of the frame includes a first cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the non-pivoting second detent slides; and wherein each of the two support members of the handle includes a second cam having a radius greater than the ratchets and on which the non-pivoting first detent slides. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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