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Electronic Cargo Strap Winder

a cargo strap and electronic technology, applied in the direction of transportation items, transportation and packaging, thin material processing, etc., can solve the problems of user spending extra time to untangle and organize the cargo straps, and being left entanglement and troublesome for later us

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-14
TIME BANDIT
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a motorized cargo strap winder that can be attached to a moving vehicle. It allows users to automatically retract and roll up cargo straps in an organized fashion that is readily available for use immediately. The winding shaft is powered by a battery and a switch is provided to connect the motor to the battery. The winding shaft is designed to accommodate cargo straps that have a width of 1 inch to 4 inches and a strap slot is provided to accommodate thicker straps. The bracket allows the user to secure the winder to a vehicle and the light provides visibility in the dark. The technical effects of the invention include improved efficiency in winding and untangling cargo straps, convenience in storing and accessing the straps, and improved user experience."

Problems solved by technology

When a user of a transport vehicle reaches his or her destination and releases the payload, the cargo straps are often disposed in such a way that it is left entangled and becomes troublesome for later use.
As a result of the tangled cargo straps, the user is left spending extra time to untangle and organize the cargo straps.

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[0007]All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0008]The present invention is a cargo strap winder that can receive and roll cargo straps for quick storage. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention is able to receive any straps with widths of 1 inch to 4 inches. The present invention provides the user with the ability to automatically roll the cargo strap without the need for the user to manually roll the straps. The electronic cargo strap winder comprises of an enclosure 1, a winding shaft 2, a bracket 3, a motor 4, a switch 5, a power port 6, a power cord 7, a light 8, and a battery 9. The present invention utilizes a motorized winding shaft 2 to automatically wind and roll the cargo strap. The bracket 3 allows the user to clamp the electronic cargo strap winder to a truck. The remaining components of the present invention are encased by ...

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Abstract

A electronic winding device for winding cargo strap. The present invention is a motorized winding shaft that can be powered by means of a battery or an external power source. The present invention provides the user with a normally switch that can be depressed to activate the motor for winding of cargo straps. A light is provided for illumination of the winding shaft and allows the user to utilize the present invention during the night.

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[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 420,829 filed on Dec. 08, 2010.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for winding a cargo strap. More particularly, the present invention is a motorized, rotatable shaft for winding a cargo strap that is attachable to a moving vehicle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Users of ground transport vehicles carrying bulky and heavy payload are required to harness their payload with durable cargo straps. It is necessary that the cargo straps are wrapped around the payload in such a way that any part of the payload is unable to be displaced from the vehicle. When a user of a transport vehicle reaches his or her destination and releases the payload, the cargo straps are often disposed in such a way that it is left entangled and becomes troublesome for later use. As a result of the tangled cargo straps, the user is left spending extra time to unta...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65H18/10B65H18/08B65H18/02
CPCB60P7/0846
Inventor WHITE, JOHNNY
Owner TIME BANDIT