Tension indicating device for use with a banding tool
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 14, 1992
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Sep 6, 1991
filing date -
Sep 6, 1991
priority date (Note) -
Expired
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Abstract
Apparatus and method are provided for indicating when a predetermined amount of tension has been applied to a band by a banding tool. The apparatus includes a housing, a lever for transferring pressure, and a tension indicator. As a tool handle is rotated to apply tension to a band, pressure is applied to the lever. When the tension applied is substantially equal to the predetermined tension, the lever pivots and activates the indicator, indicating to the operator of the banding tool that sufficient tension has been applied. In one embodiment, the indicator extends into the path of the rotating tool handle, thus preventing the operator from applying further tension to the band.
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