Patent ID: 9221567
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A tensioning device comprising: (a) a base housing comprising: (b) a lever pivotally coupled to the base housing and comprising a lug pivotally coupled to the lever, wherein the lug is configured to interact with the drive gear; (c) a spindle fixedly coupled to the spindle gear; and (d) a brake assembly coupled to the base housing, wherein, the lug is configured to avoid engagement with the drive gear when the lever is rotated in a first direction; wherein, the lug is configured to engage the drive gear when the lever is rotated in a second direction to effect rotation of the drive gear in the second direction; wherein, the drive gear is configured to effect a counter rotation of the spindle gear when the drive gear is rotated in the second direction; wherein the pawl is configured to limit rotation of the spindle gear absent rotation of the drive gear in the second direction; and wherein, the brake assembly is configured to operate independently from the lever.