Strap winding and storage device
View Patent ↗A strap winding a storage device that is configured to store both a strap and a securing device, such as a ratchet, in a convenient and transportable manner.
1. A strap winding and storage device adapted to wind and store a strap and securing means, the strap winding and storage device comprising:
a case and a strap winder, the strap winder having a storage area positioned inside the case that is configured to contain the securing means and that is moveably coupled to a winding arm positioned outside the case, and wherein the storage area and case are configured to hold the securing means inside the storage area and wrap the strap around the storage area inside the case;
wherein the winding arm is connected to the storage area by a swivel rod, the winding arm connected to the swivel rod by hinges and having a handle on an end opposite the hinges.
2. The strap winding and storage device of claim 1 , wherein the winding arm extends through an opening in the case to moveably couple to the storage area.
3. The strap winding and storage device of claim 2 , the case further including a case base, a first case end, and a second case end, and the storage area further including a storage area base, a first storage area side, and a second storage area side.
4. The strap winding and storage device of claim 3 , further comprising the case having a top that is adapted to be opened and to be closed, and when closed to be secured in the closed position atop the case.
5. The strap winding and storage device of claim 1 , further comprising the case have a first side and a second side, at least one of the first side and/or the second side having an opening.
6. The strap winding and storage device of claim 1 , further comprising the case having a strap opening on either the first end or the second end, the strap opening configured to allow the strap to be fed into the case and wound around the strap winder.
7. The strap winding and storage device of claim 6 , the storage area having a first opening on an end of the storage area that is configured to allow the strap to extend out of the storage area.
8. The strap winding and storage device of claim 7 , the storage area having a second opening on an end opposite the first opening that is configured to allow the securing means to be inserted into the storage area.