Patent ID: 6041666
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: G01L

Abstract:
A strap tension measurement device, comprising:a strap engagement portion having a narrow slot that is sized and shaped to receive a thin strap whose tension is to be measured; anda body portion connected to said strap engagement portion, said body portion having a force measurement tool connection aperture, and an integrally fixed elongated indicator portion that extends away from said strap engagement portion, said elongated indicator portion being adapted so as to be positioned directly adjacent the thin strap when the strap tension is to be measured to indicate when to read the measurement from the force measurement tool;wherein when the thin strap is inserted in said narrow slot and the force measurement tool is connected to said body portion at said tool connection aperture, the tension in the thin strap is measured with the force measurement tool when said device is manipulated such that the thin strap is deformed until said elongated indicator portion is positioned directly adjacent the thin strap.