Patent ID: 8152139
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: B60P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A load binder device comprising: a first connection means for connecting the device to a first attachment hook; a second connection means for connecting the device to a second attachment hook; an actuating lever comprising a lever lock pushing plate; a frame plate comprising a locking slot formation defined in the frame plate; and a ratchet mechanism which is connected to the actuating lever and which interconnects the first and second connection means, the ratchet mechanism having an operational condition in which it is configured to urge the first and second connection means towards each other on movement of the actuating lever in a first direction of movement, and to prevent movement of the first and second connection means apart from each other, and having a released condition in which the first and second connection means are free to move apart from each other, wherein the actuating lever is configured to be moved into an unlocking position and thereupon to cause the ratchet mechanism to be switched from its operational condition to its released condition; and wherein said locking slot is configured to receive the lever lock pushing plate when the actuating lever is in a parked position corresponding to an endpoint of movement of the actuating lever in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and thereby prevent movement of the actuating lever and the ratchet mechanism when the lever lock pushing plate is engaged in the locking slot while the actuating lever is in the parked position.