US 2013/0091671 A1 · Front Release Buckle

Abstract

A front release buckle of the invention includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes: a base; a leg that projects from the base; and an engaging portion formed to the leg. The socket includes: a body having an insertion opening; a housing space that is defined inside the body and capable of housing the leg inserted through the insertion opening; an engaged portion that is formed on the body and engageable with the engaging portion; and a manipulation portion that disengages an engagement between the engaging portion and the engaged portion. The plug and the socket are formed to be flat. The leg is flat and flexible in a thickness direction. The engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged with each other in the thickness direction. The engaging portion projects in a width direction of the leg and is formed within the thickness of the leg.

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Dependent claims

A front release buckle comprising:

a plug;
and
a socket into which the plug is inserted for engagement, wherein the plug comprises:
a base;
a leg that projects from the base;
and
an engaging portion that is formed to the leg,
the socket comprises:
a body having an insertion opening;
a housing space that is defined inside the body and capable of housing the leg inserted through the insertion opening;
an engaged portion that is formed on the body and engageable with the engaging portion;
and a manipulation portion that disengages an engagement between the engaging portion and the engaged portion,
the plug and the socket are formed to be flat,
the leg is flat and flexible in a thickness direction,
the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged with each other in the thickness direction, and
the engaging portion projects in a width direction of the leg and is formed within the thickness of the leg.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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