Reel based closure system

A reel based closure system comprising:

• a base member that defines an interior region;
• a housing component that is positionable within the interior region of the base member and that is releasably coupleable with the base member;
• a spool component rotatably positioned within the housing component, the spool component being configured so that a tension member is windable about the spool component;
• a tightening component rotatably coupled with the housing component and operably coupled with the spool component such that an operation of the tightening component causes the spool component to rotate within the housing component to wind the tension member about the spool component;
• wherein the housing component is rotatable relative to the base member to secure the housing component within the interior region of the base member;
• and
• wherein the housing component is axially moveable relative to the base member to detach the housing component from the base member without requiring a rotation of the housing component relative to the base member.

A method of assembly of a reel based closure system comprising:

• providing a reel based closure system comprising:
• a base member that defines an interior region;
• a housing component;
• a spool component rotatably positioned within the housing component;
• and
• a tightening component rotatably coupled with the housing component and operably coupled with the spool component to cause the spool component to rotate within the housing component upon an operation of the tightening component;
• axially inserting a bottom end of the housing component within the interior region of the base member;
• and
• rotating the housing component relative to the base member to secure the housing component about the base member;
• wherein the housing component is detachable from the base member without requiring a counter rotation of the housing component relative to the base member.