US2316950A - Tension adjuster for clotheslines or the like - Google Patents

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US2316950A
US2316950A US455156A US45515642A US2316950A US 2316950 A US2316950 A US 2316950A US 455156 A US455156 A US 455156A US 45515642 A US45515642 A US 45515642A US 2316950 A US2316950 A US 2316950A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16G—BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES; CHAINS; FITTINGS PREDOMINANTLY USED THEREFOR
    • F16G11/00—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
    • F16G11/12—Connections or attachments, e.g. turnbuckles, adapted for straining of cables, ropes, or wire
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F53/00—Clothes-lines; Supports therefor 
    • D06F53/04—Supports, e.g. poles, props for clothes-lines
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/21—Strap tighteners
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/39—Cord and rope holders
    • Y10T24/3913—Knot engaging
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/39—Cord and rope holders
    • Y10T24/3916—One-piece
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/3918—Wedge slot

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  • the invention relates to improvements in means for adjusting the tension of a sectional rope clothesline and the like, the primary object of the invention being to provide a simple and inexpensive device of this character which is outstanding in its simplicity of installation and adjustment.
  • a further feature of the invention is in the rope end uniting or coupling member per se, this characterized by a V-shaped kerf, rope holes in the intermediate or body portion, and a rope end seating groove at the opposite end and somewhat lateral to the kerf.
  • Figure 1 is a top plan view showing the method and means utilized for carrying into practice the specific principles of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a central longitudinal sectional view detailing and thus emphasizing the looping and coactional bindng of rope ends.
  • Figure 3 is a top plan view of the so-called plate-like body member, specifically the ropeend uniting and adjusting device.
  • the aforementioned plate-like body member or coupling device is generally denoted by the nur'neral i. In practice this may well be an elongated rectangular block of wood or equivalent material.
  • the nur'neral i In practice this may well be an elongated rectangular block of wood or equivalent material.
  • the left hand end shown in the drawing see Figure 3
  • there exists a V-shaped notch or kerf 5 whose upper edge portion is properly sloped by the perimeter bevel 6.
  • one rope hole I In line with the crotch of the kerf is one rope hole I, this passing through the body and having its opposite ends countersunk as at 8 to provide the desired bevels and to avoid undue chafing of the rope.
  • a second hole 9 Spaced from the first rope hole and in alignment therewith is a second hole 9 with its ends countersunk as'indicated at [0.
  • the upper face of the block or body at the right hand end is provided with a shallow V-shaped groove or depression I I. This is located between the hole 9 and the adjacent end of the body and is transverse with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the body.
  • the adjusting rope is denoted by the numeral i2 and the slack take-up end is passed downwardly through the hole 1. around with the terminal portion passing up through the crotch portion of the notch or kerf as indicated at I3. Then the stretch 14 passing along the top surface of the body and is turned or twisted at right angles to seat in the groove H as indicated at the point 15.
  • the companion rope end [6 has its free end passing downwardly through the hole 9, where it is knotted and anchored in place as at II.
  • An adjustable tensioning device for separably connecting a pair of companion rope-ends
  • said device comprising a body member formed with a kerf in one end, a hole formed through said member inwardly from the kerf, a second hole formed in longitudinally spaced relation to the kerf and first hole, and a groove formed in the edge of the member near the second hole,
  • a ropeend coupling and tautening device comprising an elongated body having rope holes in its intermediate portion, a V-shaped kerf in one end,

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April 20, 1943.
c. GOELLER 2,316,950 TENSION ADJUSTER B6B CLOTHESLINES OR THE LIKE Filed Aug. 17. 1942 Inventor I Mes 'aelle Patented Apr. 20, 1943 TENSION ADJUSTER FOR CLOTHESLINES OR THE LIKE Charles Goeller, Elizabeth, N. J.
Application August 1'7, 1942, Serial No. 455,156
3 Claims.
The invention relates to improvements in means for adjusting the tension of a sectional rope clothesline and the like, the primary object of the invention being to provide a simple and inexpensive device of this character which is outstanding in its simplicity of installation and adjustment.
As will be hereinafter seen novelty is predi cated on a simple rope-end-coupling so made as to permit one end of the rope to be merely knotted and anchored thereon, the opposite companion end of the rope being slidably attached so that its terminal or free end may be drawn beneath the adjacent complemental end 'of the first rope, whereby to provide a reliable frictional bind between the two ends.
A further feature of the invention is in the rope end uniting or coupling member per se, this characterized by a V-shaped kerf, rope holes in the intermediate or body portion, and a rope end seating groove at the opposite end and somewhat lateral to the kerf.
Other important objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from a reading of the following description taken in connection with the appended drawing, wherein for purposes of illustration a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.
In the accompanying drawing wherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:
Figure 1 is a top plan view showing the method and means utilized for carrying into practice the specific principles of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a central longitudinal sectional view detailing and thus emphasizing the looping and coactional bindng of rope ends.
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the so-called plate-like body member, specifically the ropeend uniting and adjusting device.
Referring now to the drawing by distinguishing reference numerals it will be observed that the aforementioned plate-like body member or coupling device is generally denoted by the nur'neral i. In practice this may well be an elongated rectangular block of wood or equivalent material. At the left hand end shown in the drawing (see Figure 3) there exists a V-shaped notch or kerf 5 whose upper edge portion is properly sloped by the perimeter bevel 6. In line with the crotch of the kerf is one rope hole I, this passing through the body and having its opposite ends countersunk as at 8 to provide the desired bevels and to avoid undue chafing of the rope. Spaced from the first rope hole and in alignment therewith is a second hole 9 with its ends countersunk as'indicated at [0. Finally, the upper face of the block or body at the right hand end is provided with a shallow V-shaped groove or depression I I. This is located between the hole 9 and the adjacent end of the body and is transverse with respect to the longitudinal dimension of the body.
The adjusting rope is denoted by the numeral i2 and the slack take-up end is passed downwardly through the hole 1. around with the terminal portion passing up through the crotch portion of the notch or kerf as indicated at I3. Then the stretch 14 passing along the top surface of the body and is turned or twisted at right angles to seat in the groove H as indicated at the point 15. The companion rope end [6 has its free end passing downwardly through the hole 9, where it is knotted and anchored in place as at II. It is to be noted that in this association with the anchored end in place, it overlies and binds the underlying portion l5 of the slidable rope end, whereby to thus adjustably join the tWo rope ends in such a way as to enable the user, by proper manipulation, to appropriately tauten the whole clothesline (not shown) of which the rope ends constitute complemental or companion portions.
Although there is shown and described herein a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be definitely understood that it is not desired to limit the application of the invention thereto except as may be required by the scope of the subjoined claims.
Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:
1. An adjustable tensioning device for separably connecting a pair of companion rope-ends,
said device comprising a body member formed with a kerf in one end, a hole formed through said member inwardly from the kerf, a second hole formed in longitudinally spaced relation to the kerf and first hole, and a groove formed in the edge of the member near the second hole,
one of said rope-ends being passed through the Then 'it is loopedand placed in said depression to be frictionally 10 retained in place.
3. As a new article of manufacture, a ropeend coupling and tautening device comprising an elongated body having rope holes in its intermediate portion, a V-shaped kerf in one end,
and a V-shaped depression at the opposite end, the depression being at approximate right angles to the kerf.
CHARLES GOELLER.
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US2767786A (en) * 1952-09-11 1956-10-23 Edward C James Venetian blind pull cord and tape fasteners
US3066372A (en) * 1960-10-21 1962-12-04 Headly W Parker Securing means for monofilament lines and the like
US4178661A (en) * 1978-06-01 1979-12-18 Klein Keith W Self-cleating rope holder
US4335669A (en) * 1977-05-02 1982-06-22 John Hackney Sail batten improvements
US4575905A (en) * 1983-11-21 1986-03-18 Torrey Ralph H Device of unitary construction for adjustably hanging a picture
US4914792A (en) * 1988-12-16 1990-04-10 Bradt Jeffrey A Line securing device
US5339498A (en) * 1993-09-28 1994-08-23 Parsons Llewellyn B Adjustable tyer
US6317935B1 (en) * 1998-06-01 2001-11-20 Rose Manufacturing Company Life line termination
US6389655B2 (en) * 1999-06-09 2002-05-21 Denis E. Libecco Adjustable elastic tie-down cord
US20040064918A1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2004-04-08 Erwin Gaudyn Window covering with improved anchor for operating cord
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US20110011677A1 (en) * 2009-07-16 2011-01-20 Mrm Holdings Limited Fall arrest safety net
US20120060329A1 (en) * 2010-09-15 2012-03-15 Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd. Cord locker and window covering having the cord locker for length adjustment
US20120085852A1 (en) * 2010-10-08 2012-04-12 Cargazen, Inc. Line tightening device
US20140196256A1 (en) * 2013-01-11 2014-07-17 Brent A. Garcia Cord tensioning and securing device
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US2767786A (en) * 1952-09-11 1956-10-23 Edward C James Venetian blind pull cord and tape fasteners
US3066372A (en) * 1960-10-21 1962-12-04 Headly W Parker Securing means for monofilament lines and the like
US4335669A (en) * 1977-05-02 1982-06-22 John Hackney Sail batten improvements
US4178661A (en) * 1978-06-01 1979-12-18 Klein Keith W Self-cleating rope holder
US4575905A (en) * 1983-11-21 1986-03-18 Torrey Ralph H Device of unitary construction for adjustably hanging a picture
US4914792A (en) * 1988-12-16 1990-04-10 Bradt Jeffrey A Line securing device
US5339498A (en) * 1993-09-28 1994-08-23 Parsons Llewellyn B Adjustable tyer
US6317935B1 (en) * 1998-06-01 2001-11-20 Rose Manufacturing Company Life line termination
US6389655B2 (en) * 1999-06-09 2002-05-21 Denis E. Libecco Adjustable elastic tie-down cord
US6948216B2 (en) 2002-06-17 2005-09-27 Hunter Douglas Inc. Window covering with improved anchor for operating cord
US20040064918A1 (en) * 2002-06-17 2004-04-08 Erwin Gaudyn Window covering with improved anchor for operating cord
WO2004106137A2 (en) * 2003-05-25 2004-12-09 Ski Carriers Llc Wheeled cart for carrying and securing snowsports equipment and personal items, and business methods and systems for vending same
WO2004106137A3 (en) * 2003-05-25 2008-12-04 Ski Carriers Llc Wheeled cart for carrying and securing snowsports equipment and personal items, and business methods and systems for vending same
US20110011677A1 (en) * 2009-07-16 2011-01-20 Mrm Holdings Limited Fall arrest safety net
US8714308B2 (en) * 2009-07-16 2014-05-06 Mrm Hk Limited Fall arrest safety net
US9446883B2 (en) 2009-07-16 2016-09-20 Mrm Hk Limited Fall arrest safety net
US20120060329A1 (en) * 2010-09-15 2012-03-15 Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd. Cord locker and window covering having the cord locker for length adjustment
US20120085852A1 (en) * 2010-10-08 2012-04-12 Cargazen, Inc. Line tightening device
US8544784B2 (en) * 2010-10-08 2013-10-01 Cargazen, Inc. Line tightening device
US20140196256A1 (en) * 2013-01-11 2014-07-17 Brent A. Garcia Cord tensioning and securing device
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