Strapping apparatus

A strapping apparatus comprising:

• a frame including two lateral members;
• 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;
• a spool positioned around the axle, the spool defines a slit through which the second strap is directed;
• two ratchets connected to the spool and rotationally installed on the axle;
• a coil spring comprising a first end connected to the axle and a second end connected to the frame in order to rotate the spool;
• a first detent movably installed on the frame between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets and an idle position away from the ratchets;
• a handle pivotally installed on the axle, with the handle having two cams spaced from each other and extending from the handle;
• a second detent movably installed on the handle between an operative position in engagement with the ratchets in order to rotate the spool and an idle position away from the ratchets,
• wherein the second detent engages the two lateral members on exterior sides of the handle opposite to the ratchets;
• wherein each of the two lateral members of the frame comprises a disc on which the axle rests and the second detent slides,
• with the ratchets intermediate the discs,
• with each cam located between one of the ratchets and one of the discs of the two lateral members,
• with each disc comprising:
• a first arched edge, with the second detent slideable on the first arched edge;
• and
• a second arched edge adjacent to the first arched edge, with the second arched edge having a longer radius than the first arched edge in order to keep the second detent from the ratchets;
• wherein the second arched edge of the disc of each of the lateral members of the frame has a longer radius than the ratchets.