Tensioning mechanism for strapping tool
US5203541A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tensioning mechanism for a strapping tool. The tensioning mechanism comprises a housing structure, a shaft mounted rotatably to the shaft, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a coupler for coupling the handle to the shaft. The handle is a tension-sensing handle comprising plural members capable of pivotal movement relative to each other and biased in such manner that tension limits can be user-adjusted within a separately adjustable range. Pivotal movement of the handle is limited in such manner that the handle cannot be further pivoted, even in small increments, after sufficient tension has been sensed by the handle.
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