Patent ID: 7699259
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for dispensing and tensioning wire from a coil, the apparatus comprising: a frame ( mounting means ( a lever arm member ( a play-out path of the wire defined between an abutment ( the lever arm member having a first operative position in which the respective abutments are spaced apart to allow play-out of the wire around said guide, and the lever arm member having a second operative position in which it is moveable pivotably about a pivot point to cause the wire to be trapped between the respective abutments; a third abutment, wherein the lever arm member has a third operative position in which the lever arm member is pivotally moveable about said pivot point such that the wire is trapped between the abutment ( wherein when the apparatus is connected to the vehicle, the wire is played-out regardless of whether the movement of the vehicle is in a forwards or reverse direction; and wherein the abutment is located between the other two abutments.