Tightening system with a tension control mechanism
US10512305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/71
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tightening system includes a housing and a spool situated within the housing. The spool is rotatable about an axis within the housing. An elongate tensioning element is rotatably linked to the spool and a tension control mechanism is operatively connected to the spool. The tension control mechanism is arranged to automatically move relative to the spool when tension in the tensioning element reaches a predetermined level, which, in turn, releases at least part of the tension in the tensioning element.
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