Cord-Lock Assembly
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorsSteven C. Keller, Scott Kolasa, John Paul Sana Pontaoe
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Abstract
A cord-lock assembly that includes an insertion component and a receiving component. The receiving component has a hollow body with a cavity and openings for a cord to pass through. The insertion component has a shank that fits into the receiver's cavity, with a channel that slides along a guide ridge inside the cavity. When the insertion piece is pushed into the receiver, it holds the cord tightly in place. The insertion piece also has openings for the cord, and slots that let the cord be inserted from the side. The shank has small ribs near its tip that press the cord against the inside of the cavity for extra grip. The guide ridge and channel can be angled to help align the pieces during insertion.
Claims20
A cord-lock assembly for securing a cord, the cord-lock assembly comprising:
- a receiving component including a receiver body defining a cavity,
- wherein a guide ridge is formed within the cavity;
- and
- an insertion component including an insertion body and an insertion appendage,
- wherein the insertion appendage includes a shank terminating in a leading end,
- wherein the shank comprising a channel configured to engage the guide ridge, and
- wherein the insertion component is configured to translate linearly relative to the receiving component between a secured position and an adjustment position.
A cord-lock assembly for securing a cord, the cord-lock assembly comprising:
- a receiving component including a receiver body defining a cavity,
- wherein the cavity comprises tapered interior sidewalls;
- and
- an insertion component including an insertion body and an insertion appendage,
- wherein the insertion appendage includes a shank terminating in a leading end shaped to compliment the tapered interior sidewalls at a compression region, and
- wherein the insertion component is configured to translate linearly relative to the receiving component between a secured position and an adjustment position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.