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Coupling means

a technology of coupling and means, applied in the direction of braces, garment suspenders, clothing, etc., can solve the problems of more difficult to release the clasp, the straps are difficult to release,

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-12
KEYWORTH MICHAEL ALAN
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a coupling means for a strap that includes a cylindrical element, a receiving element, and a slidable cover. The cover can move between a first position where the cylindrical element is accessible and a second position where it is covered and held in place. The cylindrical element can be connected to a buckle and the receiving element can be connected to a buckle or a structure. The cover can be secured to the receiving element using tracks and connection members. The cover can be held in place by a protrusion or a clip fit. The coupling means can release when there is tension in the straps. The straps can be secured in the buckles by passing them through openings and over ridged elements. The parts of the coupling can be molded from plastic and assembled afterward. The technical effects of the invention include a secure and easy-to-use coupling means for straps."

Problems solved by technology

A common drawback of most of these clasps is that they are difficult to release when the straps are under tension.
The higher the tension in the strap, the more difficult it becomes to release the clasp.

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[0030]In the drawings a coupling 10 for a strap 12 or the like comprises a cylindrical element 14, a receiving element 16 and a slidable cover 18.

[0031]The cylindrical element comprises the cylindrically shaped connection element itself 20 and a buckle section 22 to which the strap is attached. The element is attached to the buckle by a member 24 which forms a T with the connection element.

[0032]The buckle section includes a member 26 with ridges 28 over which the strap is passed to secure it to the buckle. When the strap is tightened the tension therein ensures a frictional connection between the strap and the buckle. The ridges may be adapted to include teeth 30 or similar protrusions to maximize grip for the frictional connection.

[0033]The receiving element in FIG. 4 includes two semi-circular seating members 32 located on the inside walls 34 of extensions 36 on the element. The element further includes a buckle section 38 similar to that explained above, and tracks 40 running al...

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Abstract

Coupling unit between the two ends of a strap, between two straps or between a strap and a structure such as a wall includes two correspondingly shaped elements and a cover to slide over the elements once they are connected. One element is in the form of a cylinder and the other in the form a semicircle of a size to receive the cylinder; after which the cover is slid over the element to prevent disengaging. The unit is adapted to automatically disengage when the cover is slid away from the connection, or when the coupling is hinged upward—especially when the straps are under tension. Downward hinging has no effect on the coupling. The coupling unit may also be helpful as a connector for ropes, bands, belts, leashes or the like.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a coupling means for straps, line or the like.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Fastening or coupling means for straps are widely used to secure articles to, for instance, loading bays of vehicles.[0003]In its most basic form the coupling means includes a clasp which is secured to one end of a strap and which is adapted to receive the other end of the strap in an anchoring relationship. This is usually accomplished by passing the free end of the strap though an aperture in the clasp, over a ridge or the like, and back through a second aperture; the ridge being adapted to frictionally anchor the strap.[0004]Other forms include a receiving unit and an engaging member being secured to each end of the strap, the members are adapted to engage one another and thereby secure the strap. In this form at least one of the members are usually adapted to enable the tension in the strap to be adjusted by adjusting the length thereof.[0005]A common ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44B11/25
CPCY10T24/45241A44B11/258
Inventor KEYWORTH, MICHAEL ALAN
Owner KEYWORTH MICHAEL ALAN