The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to an improvement of string/material winding devices and mechanisms. Accordingly, a device is provided comprising of an axially rotatable spooler with shoulders defining a length between them to engage a roll of string/material, wherein the spooler comprises one end with a bevel gear mechanism defined inside the device's housing. Further, a second bevel gear mechanism is provided in the housing to engage the axially rotatable spooler's bevel gear mechanism. Further in the housing is a one-way spur gear rotatable by a rack actioned by a handle, wherein the rotary motion of the said spur gear is translated to the second bevel gear which causes an axial rotation of the spooler to wind or unwind a string/line. According to one embodiment, the one-way spur gear, rack and handle from a ratchet mechanism.

The present disclosure discloses a storage strap winding structure for a contraction tensioner, including a ratchet strap tension apparatus, a movable strap, a strap winding shaft, etc. Mainly, the strap winding shaft internally provided with a mandrel which coaxially penetrates, and a strap outlet groove exposing the mandrel is arranged on the strap winding shaft. In this way, it is only necessary to connect a winding end of the movable strap to a mandrel through a strap outlet groove, and the winding end can be wound on the strap winding shaft layer by layer by the rotation of the strap winding shaft to form a storage strap. Obviously, due to the design of the mandrel and the strap outlet groove, the winding end of the movable strap does not need to pass before sewing and connecting, thus ensuring the simplification of the production process. In addition, the strap winding shaft only undertakes the layer-by-layer winding of the movable strap, but the winding end is connected to the mandrel, therefore, when the wound movable strap is completely released in actual use, the winding end will not break and damage the strap winding shaft, thereby not only ensuring the connection reliability of the winding end, but also avoiding affecting the subsequent normal use of the strap tensioner.

An unpowered, manually operable apparatus for dispensing cushioning wrap material drawn concurrently from a roll of separator material and a self-contained cartridge that includes a roll of expandable sheet material. The rolls are supported on a stand for rotation about respective parallel, spaced-apart axes. In addition to the roll, the cartridge includes a tensioning assembly and support panels that abut respective ends of the roll. The tensioning assembly and the support panels cooperate with the stand to control rotational resistance of the roll. The rotational resistance causes the expandable sheet material to expand in length and thickness as it is manually pulled from the stand with the separator material, and support surfaces on the stand hold the cartridge and the separator roll in position. When the cartridge containing the expandable sheet material is depleted, the cartridge is readily removed and replaced.

A device for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips, including a housing in which a coil chamber for receiving an active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged, in which a gear transmission with a driven roller for conveying the band is mounted, and in which a separating device for separating the strips from the band is arranged. A method for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient carrying strips using such a device is also disclosed. An active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged between the driven roller and the pressure roller. A shift clutch transmission having a manually actuatable trigger element is arranged upstream of the gear transmission. The driven roller can be driven in incremental strips by the shift clutch transmission. A device and method is disclosed for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips with a largely equal dosage are developed.

A device for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips, including a housing in which a coil chamber for receiving an active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged, in which a gear transmission with a driven roller for conveying the band is mounted, and in which a separating device for separating the strips from the band is arranged. A method for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient carrying strips using such a device is also disclosed. An active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying band is arranged between the driven roller and the pressure roller. A shift clutch transmission having a manually actuatable trigger element is arranged upstream of the gear transmission. The driven roller can be driven in incremental strips by the shift clutch transmission. A device and method is disclosed for dispensing active ingredient-containing or active ingredient-carrying strips with a largely equal dosage are developed.

An image rendering apparatus and method of operating a center tray of an image rendering apparatus. The image rendering apparatus includes a cavity, and a center tray having a home position located within the cavity and a retrieval position located outside the cavity. The image rendering apparatus further includes a retraction mechanism that is attached to the center tray and an interior wall of the cavity. The retraction mechanism is configured to allow for the extension of the center tray from the home position to the retrieval position, and from the retrieval position to the home position.

The invention relates to a splicer assembly for splicing material webs. The splicer assembly comprises a first dispensing device for dispensing a finite first material web, a second dispensing device for dispensing a finite second material web, a connecting device for connecting the finite first material web and the finite second material web so as to form an endless material web, and a material web threading assistance assembly for assisted threading of the finite first material web or of the finite second material web into the splicer assembly in a threading procedure. The material web threading assistance device comprises at least one conveying installation for conveying the finite material web to be threaded in a threading direction in the threading procedure, and a conveying installation drive installation for driving the at least one conveying installation in the threading procedure.

A tarp rolling device includes a handle bracket which includes a first section slidably engaging a second section such that the handle bracket has an adjustable width. A pair of ratcheting spools is removably mountable to the handle bracket and each of the ratcheting spools includes a plurality of rods which extend across a tarp to facilitate the tarp to be rolled into a roll when the pair of ratcheting spools are rotated. The handle bracket is urged to swing downwardly thereby facilitating the handle bracket to be rotated on each of the ratcheting spools. Continuing, the handle bracket is urged to swing upwardly subsequent to being urged downwardly thereby rotating each of the ratcheting spools to wrap the tarp around the plurality of rods.

A wrapping or roll-up device including a base, one or more connectors, an arm, and a handle. In embodiments, one or more connectors are connected to the base and are configured to connect the device to a wall or support structure, and/or the arm includes an aperture. In embodiments, a handle includes an extended portion and a grip portion, and at least a portion of the extended portion is configured to extend through the aperture. Further, with embodiments, the extended portion includes a slot disposed about an end of the extended portion. Embodiments may include a tensioner. Methods for wrapping or rolling up an article such as a wrap are also disclosed.

A tarp rolling device includes a handle bracket which includes a first section slidably engaging a second section such that the handle bracket has an adjustable width. A pair of ratcheting spools is removably mountable to the handle bracket and each of the ratcheting spools includes a plurality of rods which extend across a tarp to facilitate the tarp to be rolled into a roll when the pair of ratcheting spools are rotated. The handle bracket is urged to swing downwardly thereby facilitating the handle bracket to be rotated on each of the ratcheting spools. Continuing, the handle bracket is urged to swing upwardly subsequent to being urged downwardly thereby rotating each of the ratcheting spools to wrap the tarp around the plurality of rods.