Patent ID: 6141836
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B60P,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
An over-center load binding apparatus for interconnecting two tension members and tightening them towards one another, said load binding apparatus comprising:a yoke,a first tension member pivotally connected to said yoke,an elongated pivot arm having a first end pivotally connected to said yoke,a second tension member pivotally connected to a second end of said elongated pivot arm,said elongated pivot arm adapted to be pivotal between an open position and a closed position whereby said second end thereof to which said second tension member is connected, will pass arcuately around said first tension member to an over dead-center position,a lever arm connectable to said yoke for forcibly pivoting said yoke to dispose said elongated pivot arm in said closed position,a latch means for latching said elongated pivot arm in said closed position, anda key lock mechanism incorporated within said yoke for locking said latch means when said latch means has latched said elongated pivot arm in said closed position.