| 摘要 |
Apparatus (1) for tensioning a strap is disclosed. A forked spindle (4) having two tines is rotatably mounted in a frame (18) and one of the tines (41) is longer than the other (42). A tightening means, such as a ratchet, rotates the spindle in a first direction, while release means operate to allow the spindle to rotate in the opposite direction. A strap is positioned in the slot (40) between the tines of the spindle by movement other than threading the strap through the slot. For example, the spindle can be moved relative to the frame so that the shorter tine (42) does not extend between side plates (2, 3) of the frame, allowing access to the slot from the free end of the shorter tine.
|
