This invention relates to packaging and, more particularly, to a strap connector and strap system for package strapping and the like.
Heretofore, myriad arrangements have been utilized and proposed for wrapping, tying, and strapping of packages, boxes, crates, and cartons. For example, it is common practice to package containers by using steel strapping, the straps being retained by crimped metal bands and by using fiberglass strapping of comparable character. Such strapping has constituted a great improvement in packaging as compared with the ubiquitous use of wire, cord, gummed, string or filament tapes, and other age old packaging expedients.
However, metal and fiberglass strapping systems require use of special tools and techniques for proper application and tensioning which are not always available to the small commercial user or individual who wishes to take advantage of the security and tensile strength of such strap materials for packaging, tying down loads, fastening of loads, etc.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a strapping and strap connecting arrangement, including an improved strap and strap connector system.
It is another object of the invention to provide such a system which facilitates simple, facile, manual strapping, fastening, and securement of packages and other objects.
It is a still further object of the invention to provide such an arrangement which does not require the use of special tools or techniques for applying to a package or object secure, strong, tensile strapping.
Another object of the invention is the provision of such a connector which quickly and easily engages the ends of the strap for reliably and conveniently engaging the ends of such strap.
Yet another object of the invention is the provision of such a strap and strap connector which is readily constructed entirely of molded synthetic resin material by economic, mass production techniques.
Various other objects and features will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinbelow.