Patent ID: 6322279
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable attachment device, comprising:a housing having an aperture therein;an elongate pin rotatably mounted across the aperture, the pin having a shaft terminating in a head, the pin defining an axis of rotation for winding and unwinding a flexible strap around the shaft;a collar rotatably mounted to the housing coextensive with the axis of rotation defined by the pin, the collar having a head engaging portion for engaging the head of the pin to couple rotation of the pin to rotation of the collar, the collar having a ratcheted perimeter; anda locking mechanism having one or more teeth for engaging the ratcheted perimeter of the collar to prevent collar rotation;wherein either the collar or the locking mechanism is adjustable axially between first and second positions for engaging and disengaging, respectively, the ratcheted perimeter on the collar and the teeth on the locking mechanism.