Patent ID: 6260337
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
A hand strapping tool, comprising:a mounting bracket;a tension unit;a feedwheel shaft operatively connected-at a first proximal end portion thereof to said tension unit, and having a second distal end portion;a feedwheel mounted upon said feedwheel shaft;a pivot shaft for pivotally mounting said tension unit upon said mounting bracket; andan outer link for maintaining said feedwheel upon said feedwheel shaft, said outer link comprising a first outer link member mounted upon said pivot shaft, and a second outer link member mounted upon said distal end portion of said feedwheel shaft and removably fastened to said first outer link member,whereby when said feedwheel is to be removed from said feedwheel shaft, only said second outer link member need be disconnected from said first outer link member.