| 摘要 |
A bundling device (10) includes a flexible, frangible strap (12) having a plurality of engagement teeth (46). Each of the teeth (46) has a notch. A strap engagement portion (16) is connected to the strap (12). The engagement portion (16) includes flexible wings (20, 22) positioned in opposed relationship and a strap receiving aperture (24) therebetween to receive the flexible strap (12) in a first direction, the flexible wings (20, 22) prevent removal of the strap (12) in an opposite second direction. A raised engagement surface extends from each of the flexible wings (20, 22), opposed ones of the raised engagement surfaces operable to frictionally contact one of the teeth (46). The strap is loaded to break at one of the notches, and a portion of the strap (12) is retained between the flexible wings (20, 22) by contact with the raised engagement surfaces. |
