Ratchet style installation tool
US7168457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B13/027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An installation tool that is used to install a bundling member, such as a metal tie or strap, around a bundle of objects. The installation tool has a tool body, a front handle and an adjustable rear handle. The front handle is positioned within the tool body and the rear handle is pivotally connected to the tool body. The front handle includes a tensioning mechanism with a ratchet mechanism that tensions the bundling member around the bundle of objects to a predetermined tension setting. The front handle also includes a lockout mechanism that overrides the predetermined tension setting of the tension mechanism to enable the bundling member to be tensioned to a desired tension setting.
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