Title: Ratchet device for belts or ropes

Abstract: A ratchet device is provided for tensioning belts or ropes which are used to secure piece goods during transport by means of trucks, ships, airplanes, etc. The device includes a ratchet housing, a belt tensioning assembly supported in the housing and a manually actuated pivotable lever for actuating the belt tensioning device. The device permits easy and facile adjustment of the belt tension by repeated pivot movements of the lever.

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Inventors: Hofmann, Ludwig (Buhl, DE, US)

Application Number: 894301
Filing Date: 1978-04-07
Publication_date: 1979-05-15
Assignee: Ludhof-Technik (Buhl, DE)
Primary Class(es): 24/68CD 24/909, 254/223
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US Patent Ref:

2889136	Jun, 1959	Pret, Jr.	254/79.
3180623	Apr, 1965	Huber	24/71.
3749366	Jul, 1973	Brucker	254/164.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Kannan, Philip C.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Collard; Allison C., Galgano; Thomas M.