Patent ID: 8322389
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: B60C

Abstract:
1. A tensioning device comprising: a housing having a first portion and a second portion; the first portion having a set of housing teeth; an actuating lever having a cam, wherein the actuating lever is pivotally interconnected to the first portion of the housing; wherein the housing and the actuating lever are arranged and configured such that the actuating lever can snap into and be generally flush with the first portion; a ratchet spool positioned within the housing, the ratchet spool having two opposing surfaces and a set of teeth located on one of the surfaces; and a cord wrapped at least partially around the ratchet spool; wherein the ratchet spool is tensioned in a direction to wind up the cord; wherein the ratchet spool is biased in the direction of the housing teeth so that the ratchet teeth will be engaged with the housing teeth when the ratchet spool is in an up position; wherein when the actuating lever is in an up position, the cam pushes the ratchet spool against the bias such that the ratchet teeth and the housing teeth disengage.