Fastening system and method

By designing a fastening system for lock assembly and straps, tightening and loosening of straps with the conversion of sliders and pawls, the existing fastening system is solved by poor stability and difficult operation, and provides an easy-to-use fastening solution.

CN120344174APending Publication Date: 2025-07-18ZIPZON INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202380074628.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-06-30
Filing Date
2023-10-26
Publication Date
2025-07-18

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Technical Problem

Existing wearable fastening systems such as shoelaces and buckles have poor stability and difficulty in operation, especially when they are easily loosened after a long period of use, and the engagement of the buckle and the strap may damage the tooth array, resulting in inconvenience in use.

Method used

A fastening system is designed, including a lock assembly and a strap. The strap passes through the lock assembly to tighten and loosen the strap through the fitting of the slider and the pawl. The slider can be switched between the engaged state and the release state. The user operates the slider and the strap surface with his finger to achieve tension and release of the strap. The strap is equipped with a toothed array to engage the pawl to maintain tension.

Benefits of technology

It provides a low-cost, intuitive and easy-to-use fastening solution, and the straps maintain stability in the joint state, allowing users to easily control the tightening and loosening of the straps, reducing wear and tear of the buckle assembly and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

A fastening system for an article (e.g., a wearable article such as footwear) is disclosed that includes a latch assembly and a strap for adjusting tension. The latch assembly includes a base and a slider engaged with the base. The strap includes an array of teeth to engage with a pawl formed on the base. The fastening system may be configured between an engaged state and a released state based on positioning of the slider relative to the base.
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