US Patent 7552913 Load binder apparatus

A load binder mechanism is disclosed that has an improved arrangement for connecting the hook and shaft end portions of the load binder to the elongated axially extending tubular body. The load binder mechanism of the present invention provides an axially extending tubular body having opposed end portions, each end portion being fitted with a sleeve that has both internal and external threads. The load binder mechanism includes first and second attachment members, each providing a shaft with an externally threaded portion. The attachment member shafts have respective right and left-hand thread patterns that engage correspondingly threaded internal bore sections of the sleeves.