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US 2003/0196302 A1Published application
Side release buckle with spring
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJordi Badrenas Buscart
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Abstract
A two-part buckle is provided with springing structure associated with web securing structures of the buckle parts, and with structure allowing deflection within the buckle part to at least partly absorb tensile forces applied to the buckle.
Claims20
A two-part buckle, comprising;
- a female buckle part defining a pocket, and including a first strap securing structure;
- a male buckle part including a forward portion insertable into said pocket and including a second strap securing structure;
- said female buckle part and said male buckle part defining cooperative releasable locking structure;
- and
- springing structure integral with said buckle parts for moving to absorb load exerted on said locking structure.
2 more elements
A male buckle part for a two-part buckle having a female buckle part defining a pocket having lateral windows and a slot, said male buckle part comprising;
- a body;
- first and second spaced arms extending from said body and adapted and arranged for sliding into and out of the pocket in the female buckle part, said arms having lateral projections received in the windows;
- and
- a brace between said arms connected to each said arm near said body, said brace having a central portion angling away from said body.
1 more element
A strap securing structure for a device to be held on a strap, said strap securing structure comprising;
- a deflectable portion about which a strap can be wrapped, adapted for yielding to load applied against said strap securing structure by a strap secured thereto;
- and
- a less deflectable portion associated with said deflectable portion to be jointly wrapped therewith by a strap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.