摘要 |
A strap launcher ( 10 ) has a coil retainer ( 20 ) disposed at one end of a longitudinally-extending pole handle ( 16 ). Coil retainer ( 20 ) is configured to retain a coil ( 34 a) of cargo strap ( 34 ) with the distal end of cargo strap ( 34 ) free and the other, proximal end ( 34 b) of cargo strap ( 34 ) removably secured to the coil retainer ( 20 ). Strap launcher ( 10 ) is then used to launch the cargo strap ( 34 ) over a tall or stacked cargo ( 40 ) to dispose the distal end of cargo strap ( 34 ) on the far side of the cargo ( 40 ). The pole launcher ( 10 ) is then lowered to facilitate removal of the proximal end of the cargo strap ( 34 ) from the coil retainer ( 20 ). Both ends of cargo strap ( 34 ) are then secured to the truck bed in the known manner. Accessories such a corner handler ( 12 ), used to put corner protectors ( 42 ) in place, and a broom head ( 14 ), may be attached to the proximal end ( 16 d) of pole handle ( 16 ).
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