Patent Publication Number: US-2013233122-A1

Title: Strap hand crank

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD &amp; BACKGROUND 
     Many truckers utilize straps to secure loads of boxes when travelling. It can be time consuming and difficult to wind and unwind a large amount of straps when attempting to quickly and efficiently unload cargo. 
     The present invention generally relates to a hand crank. More specifically, the invention is a strap hand crank. 
     It is an object of the invention to provide a strap hand crank that utilizes a plurality of pry bar slots on a winch to turn a winch. 
     It is an object of the invention to provide a strap hand crank that is utilized with one hand while a user can utilize another hand to guide a strap straight on a winch. 
     It is an object of the invention to provide a strap hand crank that allows a user to spend less time and energy rewinding straps on one or more winches. 
     What is really needed is a strap hand crank that utilizes a plurality of pry bar slots on a winch to turn a winch that is utilized with one hand while a user can utilize another hand to guide a strap straight on a winch and that allows a user to spend less time and energy rewinding straps on one or more winches. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of a strap hand crank, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS 
     Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments. 
     Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation. 
     The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of a strap hand crank  100 , according to an embodiment of the present invention. The strap hand crank  100  is typically utilized by truckers and dock workers to secure to one or more loads of boxes or other suitable cargo when traveling but can be used in other suitable situations as well. The strap hand crank  100  is specifically shaped to go through and around the pry bar of a winch. The strap hand crank  100  is designed to be used with a plurality of ratchets sizes to allow swift and easy usage. 
     The strap hand crank  100  includes a bent steel rod  110 , a metal cylinder  120 , a rubber cover  130  and an end cap  140 . 
     The bent steel rod  110  is bent to allow a user to fasten the strap hand crank  100  to a winch to be relatively easily turned or rotated. The bent steel rod  110  that has a proximal portion  112  and a distal portion  114  is approximately 15″ in total length but can be any suitable length. The metal cylinder  120  has a distal end  122  and forms the proximal portion  112  of the bent steel rod  110  that has a swivel action capability. The metal cylinder  120  is approximately 5″ in length but can be any suitable length. The rubber cover  130  covers a handle  132  that forms the distal portion  114  of the bent steel rod  110  and provides additional comfort, grasping capability and avoids static electricity. The rubber cover  130  is approximately 3″ in length but can be any suitable length. The rubber cover  130  and handle  132  can move the strap hand crank  100  that can be moved forward or rewind and makes the strap hand crank  100  relatively easier to turn and rotate a winch, making it relatively easier and faster to handle cargo and other suitable items. The end cap  140  is disposed on the distal end  122  of the metal cylinder  120  to cover and protect the distal end  122  of the metal cylinder  120 . 
     The strap hand crank is a portable attachment for a strap. Simply fasten the approximately 15″ long steel rod, which is bent to create an approximate 5″ long handle through one or more universal pry bar slots on a winch. To prevent static electricity, an approximate 5″ rubber pad is placed on a curved end of the strap hand crank to serve as a cushion. The strap hand crank can be made to move forward or rewind, a swivel handle that makes the strap hand crank relatively easier to turn. Transportation industry workers are among the many people who may find the strap hand crank both convenient and easy to use. The strap hand crank features an approximate 15″ steel rod, shaped to go through and around the pry bar of a winch. The strap hand crank is designed to be used with several sizes of ratchets for relatively swift and effortless operation. 
     While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.