US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 396.4
.~.~.~.~ Ratchet and radial pawl

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

370  DF  REELING DEVICE {11}
396  DF  .~ With brake {2}
396.1  DF  .~.~ Positive {1}
396.2  DF  .~.~.~ One-way {2}
396.4.~.~.~.~ Ratchet and radial pawl

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/396.4

Ratchet and radial pawl:

(under subclass 396.2) Subject matter wherein the retarding device comprises a blocking element and a toothed element, one fixed to the frame and the other being rotatable with the drive mechanism, which elements are of a dimension and shape to permit the elements to pass each other when the drive is rotated in one direction but which abut in a manner to prevent rotation in the opposite direction.