Patent ID: 6079456
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A strap tensioning tool comprising:a base plate having a strap support surface, the strap support surface having an inner portion, an outer portion and a leading end portion;a wall portion extending above the strap support surface and disposed at least partially along the inner portion thereof;a strap guiding member having a pivot end portion and a guide end portion, the pivot end portion pivotally coupled to the tool along the outer portion of the strap support surface generally opposite the wall portion;a biasing member coupled to the strap guiding member to pivotally bias the guide end portion of the strap guiding member above at least a portion of the strap support surface,whereby strap disposed on the strap support surface of the base plate is guided between the wall portion and the strap guiding member during tensioning.