Simplified ratchet strap and buckle assembly

A ratchet strap and buckle assembly comprising:

• an adjustment ratchet strap comprising a ratchet strap end, and a plurality of ratchet teeth arranged thereon;
• and
• a single-piece buckle having a locking tooth and a flexible top element;
• wherein the single-piece buckle comprises:
• a passageway for receiving the ratchet strap end to be inserted therein, and
• the flexible top element is configured to engage with at least one of the plurality of ratchet teeth using the locking tooth upon insertion of the adjustment ratchet strap, and wherein the flexible top element includes a central area between the top element and the buckle that flexes when in operation, wherein the central area has two cut out features to reduce local strain in the central area;
• a stop feature that is operable to regulate movement of the flexible top element;
• and
• a strap stabilisation feature that is operable to stabilise the adjustment ratchet strap inside the buckle and prevent inadvertently triggering release of the adjustment ratchet strap from the single-piece buckle through a general movement thereof.