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US 2008/0148537 A1Published application
Fastener for Straps
OwnerHan-Ching Huanginventor
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Abstract
A fastener includes a frame, a handle and a reel inserted through the frame and handle so that a strap can be reeled when the reel is rotated. Two bushings are connected to the frame for protecting the reel from the handle or the frame. Two ratchet wheels are connected to the reel. A first detent is movable on the frame for engagement with the ratchet wheels. A second detent is movable on the handle for engagement with the ratchet wheels.
Claims10
A fastener comprising:
- a frame;
- a handle;
- a reel inserted through the frame and the handle so that a strap can be reeled when the reel is rotated;
- two bushings connected to the frame for protecting the reel from being clamped by the frame and the handle;
- two ratchet wheels connected to the reel;
- a first detent movable on the frame for engagement with the ratchet wheels;
- and
- a second detent movable on the handle for engagement with the ratchet wheels.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.