Orthotic device with snap fit cuff and latch mechanism

An orthotic device, comprising:

• a) a frame assembly comprising at least one frame having a first frame opening and a second frame opening;
• b) a support structure assembly comprising at least one support structure supported by the at least one frame, said at least one support structure including:
• i. a mounting portion;
• ii. a slide engagement member supported by said mounting portion configured to engage said first frame opening;
• and,
• iii. at least one snap engagement member supported by said mounting portion configured to engage said second frame opening,
• c) a latch mechanism for securing a strap to the support structure, comprising:
• i. a lever assembly, comprising:
• a lever;
• a lever axle depending from said lever at a first end thereof, for securing the lever to a support structure of the orthotic device;
• and
• first snap fit hook projecting from said lever;
• ii. a draw bar pivotably attached to said lever wherein said draw bar defines a major axis along a length thereof and a minor axis along a width thereof;
• iii. a D-ring chafe pivotably attached to said draw bar around a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to said major axis and said minor axis;
• iv. a catch extending from the support structure to receive said lever axle;
• and
• v. a first snap fit ledge depending from the support structure to engage and hold said first snap fit hook.

An orthotic device, comprising:

• a latch mechanism, said latch mechanism, including:
• a) a lever assembly, comprising:
• i. a lever;
• ii. a lever axle depending from said lever at a first end thereof, for securing the lever to a support structure of the orthotic device;
• and,
• iii. a first snap fit hook projecting from said lever;
• b) a draw bar pivotably attached to said lever wherein said draw bar defines a major axis along a length thereof and a minor axis along a width thereof;
• c) a D-ring chafe pivotably attached to said draw bar around a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to said major axis and said minor axis;
• d) a catch extending from the support structure to receive said lever axle;
• and,
• e) a first snap fit ledge depending from the support structure to engage and hold said first snap fit hook;
• wherein said lever axle is received by said catch for fastening by the user.