摘要 |
This invention is directed to a releasable integral one-piece cable tie to be tensioned about a bundle of wires and the like, the cable tie comprising an elongated flexible strap, a row of teeth disposed on one longitudinal surface of the strap and arranged transversely with respect thereto, a frame integral with one end of the strap and including an abutment wall, the frame having an entry surface and an exit surface and a strap-receiving opening extending therethrough, a pawl disposed within the frame in the strap-receiving opening and hingedly connected thereto, the abutment wall having a strap-bearing surface disposed toward the pawl and defining therewith a strap-receiving throat, a set of transverse teeth on the pawl disposed toward the abutment wall and shaped complementary to the row of teeth on the strap, and an extension on the pawl extending beyond the exit surface in all positions of the pawl for engagement by a user to move the pawl. |