Method and apparatus for winding straps
US10124713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/4486
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for winding cargo straps. The apparatus comprises a base, connectors adapted to secure the base to a portion of a vehicle and a motor supported from the base. The apparatus further comprises a shaft extending from and rotated by the motor, the shaft having a plurality of mounting locations therealong, a guide flange secured around the shaft at one of the plurality of mounting locations and a guide cap secured to a distal end of the shaft. The method comprises securing the base to a vehicle, locating a guide flange at one of the plurality of mounting locations, securing a distal end of the strap to the shaft, locating the guide cap to the distal end of the shaft and actuating the motor to rotate the shaft thereby winding the strap thereon.
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