Quick Release Adjustable Strap Clamp

Abstract

A strap clamp includes a housing which is attached to an end of an elongated strap band. The housing pivotally support a screw member, the threads of which engage and drive the strap band to tighten or loosen the strap band. The screw member may be pivoted away from the strap band to disengage screw threads and release the strap band. The housing is attached to the strap band via elongated slots which have a minimal impact on the strength of the strap band.

1 . A quick release adjustable strap clamp comprising:
 an elongated strap member having a plurality of slots with said elongated strap member having a first end and a second end;   a housing;   attachment means for attachment of said housing to said first end of said strap member;   a screw plate pivotally mounted in said housing;   a screw member having an end portion with said end portion rotationally connected to said screw plate, with said screw member having a plurality of threads engaging and forming a driving connection with said plurality of slots and with said screw member and said screw plate pivoting to disengage said screw threads from said plurality of slots, wherein said attachment means comprises:   a pair of tab portions formed on said housing, and   a pair of slots formed on said strap member with said pair of slots disposed to accept said pair of tabs.   
     
     
         2 . The quick release adjustable strap clamp as claimed in  claim 1  wherein each of said tab portions passes through one of said slots. 
     
     
         3 . The quick release adjustable strap clamp as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said pair of slots is disposed longitudinally relative to said strap member. 
     
     
         4 . The quick release adjustable strap clamp as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said slots are spaced apart.