Reel based closure device

A method of manufacturing a reel based closure device, the method comprising:

• providing a reel based closure device that includes:
• a housing defining a vertical axis;
• a plurality of first teeth operably coupled with the housing;
• a spool rotatably positioned within the housing;
• a pawl that is rotatable about the vertical axis, the pawl including one or more teeth that are engageable with the plurality of first teeth;
• a plurality of second teeth;
• and
• a dial or knob that is operably coupled with the spool so that a rotation of the dial or knob effects the rotation of the spool within the housing;
• positioning a planetary gear in operable engagement with the plurality of second teeth, the planetary gear including gear teeth that engage with the plurality of second teeth;
• wherein the pawl is separable from the housing and from the dial or knob;
• wherein a length of each tooth of the second teeth is substantially longer than a length of each tooth of the gear teeth;
• and
• wherein the one or more teeth of the pawl are axially moveable to disengage from the plurality of first teeth.

A reel based closure device comprising:

• a housing;
• a plurality of first teeth;
• a spool rotatably positioned within the housing;
• a pawl that is rotatable relative to the housing, the pawl including one or more teeth that are engageable with the plurality of first teeth;
• a plurality of second teeth;
• a planetary gear comprising gear teeth that engage with the plurality of second teeth;
• and
• a dial or knob that is operably coupled with the spool so that a rotation of the dial or knob effects the rotation of the spool within the housing;
• wherein the pawl is separable from the housing and from the dial or knob;
• wherein a length of each tooth of the plurality of second teeth is substantially longer than a length of each tooth of the gear teeth;
• and
• wherein the one or more teeth of the pawl are axially moveable to disengage from the plurality of first teeth.