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Tension indicator

US8593293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2007
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2022/4841
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a tension indicator for indicating when a strap (2) has reached a predetermined tension level, comprising an audible signal producing member (7) having an abutment surface for engagement with said strap, said audible signal producing member altering its physical configuration in reaction to tension in said strap reaching a predetermined value, wherein the change in physical configuration creates an audible signal.

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