| 摘要 |
A securing apparatus (10) is provided including a frame (12) defining a pathway therethrough to permit the passage of a flexible tension member (18), a locking member (32) slidably disposed on the frame in communication with the pathway, the locking member; and a control portion (26) operatively associated with the locking member such that movement of the control portion from a first position to a second position moves the locking member from a locked position to a released position. In one aspect of the present disclosure the frame defines a first inclined surface (36) formed therein and the locking member defines a second inclined surface (34) formed thereon, the first and second inclined surfaces being disposed at substantially the same angle such that when moved into proximity with each other the first and second inclined surfaces contact each other along respective lengths thereof. The locking member may include a friction enhancing surface formed thereon. In one aspect, the friction enhancing surface may include a series of protuberances which extend outwardly from the locking member. In another aspect of the presently disclosed securing apparatus, the locking member and the control portion are molded as a unitary member.
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