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Web retractor with release lever and tightening handle

US6135685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1999
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P7/083
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A web retractor including a spring biased spool upon which is mounted a web. The distal end of the web includes a connector to releasably engage a watercraft to hold the watercraft atop a boat trailer. A release lever is connected to the retractor pawl allowing the spool to rotate and web to be extended. A crank is attached to the spool axle and when engaged rotates the axle to tighten the web. The crank is normally positioned in an unengaged position allowing the spool to rotate without crank movement.

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