Patent ID: 6105211
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A44B,B25B,B60P,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for shortening a length of a flexible belt having a width and opposing edges and a top portion, comprising:a frame having a upstanding opposing side walls and a floor;a spindle supported by and between said upstanding opposing side walls of said frame for rotation about an axis, said spindle including a longitudinally extending slot, having a length, a width, a first end and a second end opposite said first end, communicating with a laterally extending entry opening having a width, said entry opening being configured and dimensioned to accommodate lateral insertion of said belt into said slot; said laterally extending entry opening being positioned between said first end and said second end of said slot; said slot and said entry opening in combination, providing an opening in said spindle of a substantially T-shaped configuration; said spindle being rotatable about said axis in one direction and rotatable in an opposite direction thereto;operating means for rotating said spindle to thereby wind the inserted belt thereon; andat least one tab connected to said frame; said at least one tab being positioned a selected distance from said spindle and being engageable with said top portion of said inserted belt; said at least one tab securing said belt during winding of said inserted belt on said spindle.