Patent ID: 7207089
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: B60P,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bi-directional tensioning device for tensioning an anchoring line and a threadable line comprising: i) two spaced parallel plate members; ii) a first support surface interconnecting the two spaced parallel plate members; iii) a rotatable drive element mounted between the plate members; iv) at least one ratchet wheel integrally connected to the rotatable drive element, wherein the ratchet wheel includes directionally oriented notches; v) a pivot lever mounted on the drive element; vi) a drive part attached to the pivot lever; vii) a blocking mechanism operationally coupled to the plate members, the blocking mechanism includes a blocking pawl and a first spring mounted on the first support surface, wherein the first spring braces the blocking pawl into blocking engagement with the ratchet wheel; viii) a first and second anchoring line attachment means extending between the parallel plate members at remote ends of the device, wherein the anchor line is configured to removeably attach to either anchoring line attachment means; and ix) a first guide means serving to aid in winding the threadable line, the first guide means extending between the two parallel plate members and being spaced between the first anchoring line attachment means and the first support surface, the first guide means being configured to guide the threadable line under the first anchoring line attachment means and over the first guide means and over the blocking mechanism when the anchoring line is attached to the second anchoring line attachment means; x) a second guide means serving to aid in winding the threadable line, the second guide means including a second support surface extending between the parallel plate members and being spaced between the second anchoring line attachment means and the first guide means, the second guide means being configured to guide the threadable line under the second anchoring line attachment means and over the second guide means when the anchoring line is attached to the first anchoring line attachment means.