A cable terminator connector includes a screw and base having a first opening and a second opening. The first and second openings are configured to receive first and second cable portions wherein the screw is threaded into the base thereby pushing the first and second cable portions into the first and second openings and clamping the first and second cables portions into the base.

A cable terminator connector includes a screw and base having a first opening and a second opening. The first and second openings are configured to receive first and second cable portions wherein the screw is threaded into the base thereby pushing the first and second cable portions into the first and second openings and clamping the first and second cables portions into the base.

A lockable shackle apparatus, and method of use, is provided herein. The lockable shackle apparatus may comprise a stopper body, a rope, and a flexible lock. First and second passageways extend through the stopper body transverse to a length of the stopper body. The rope is positioned through the first and second passageways with a majority of the rope extending from a first pair of adjacent ends of the first and second passageways. The flexible lock includes a main hole configured to receive the majority of the rope and be positioned adjacent to the stopper body. A distal portion of the majority of the rope is configured to be removably positioned over the stopper block. The flexible lock further includes first and second lock holes configured to be positioned over first and second ends of the stopper body for retaining the distal portion of the rope on the stopper body.

A lockable shackle apparatus, and method of use, is provided herein. The lockable shackle apparatus may comprise a stopper body, a rope, and a flexible lock. First and second passageways extend through the stopper body transverse to a length of the stopper body. The rope is positioned through the first and second passageways with a majority of the rope extending from a first pair of adjacent ends of the first and second passageways. The flexible lock includes a main hole configured to receive the majority of the rope and be positioned adjacent to the stopper body. A distal portion of the majority of the rope is configured to be removably positioned over the stopper block. The flexible lock further includes first and second lock holes configured to be positioned over first and second ends of the stopper body for retaining the distal portion of the rope on the stopper body.

A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.

A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.

A securing device (10) for securing an elongate article (12) comprises a rotatable clamping member (22), and a support arrangement for supporting the clamping member (22). The clamping member (22) is rotatably mounted on the support arrangement. The securing device (10) defines a pathway (30) for the elongate article (12). The clamping member (22) is rotatably movable into the pathway (30). The support arrangement further includes an urging formation (20) for urging the clamping member (22) into a clamping position in said pathway (30).

A securing device (10) for securing an elongate article (12) comprises a rotatable clamping member (22), and a support arrangement for supporting the clamping member (22). The clamping member (22) is rotatably mounted on the support arrangement. The securing device (10) defines a pathway (30) for the elongate article (12). The clamping member (22) is rotatably movable into the pathway (30). The support arrangement further includes an urging formation (20) for urging the clamping member (22) into a clamping position in said pathway (30).

Lacing engine systems, apparatus, and methods of operation are discussed. In an example, a lacing engine apparatus can include a housing, a drivetrain, and a lace take-up mechanism for retracting a length of lace cable upon activation. The drivetrain can include various reduction gears to reduce rotational speed out of the motor and power the lace take-up mechanism. The lace take-up mechanism can include structures such as a double-yoke, a radial pulley including an outer rotating disc and an inner stationary disc, a variable take-up spool, or a zip-strip mechanism.

A tensioning device includes a housing, a drive member, an inner sleeve and a driven member. The housing includes a first attachment feature. The driven member includes a second attachment feature. The inner sleeve is disposed at least partially in the housing and is rotatably coupled with the housing. The drive member is rotatably coupled with the housing and is operably coupled with the inner sleeve such that rotation of the drive member facilitates rotation of the inner sleeve. The driven member is movable with respect to the guide member between a retracted position and an extended position along a centerline.