Method for fitting reinforcing straps to vehicle chassis has eccentric cams with locking means to adjust the strap tension

摘要

A method for fitting reinforcing straps to a vehicle chassis has one end (3) of each strap (2) with a tension adjustment. A hole in the strap is gripped by an eccentric cam (14) with a screw drive into a threaded fitting on the chassis. The tension setting is locked by a locknut (16) and the strap is additionally secured by a second threaded fastener (7). The strap is fitted between selected sits under the chassis to increase the torsional strength of the chassis.