Locking assembly for locking at least one traction element

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to a locking assembly for locking two traction elements (S1, S2), comprising a first locking part (1) and a second locking part (2), wherein the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to and connected with each other, and wherein the first locking part (1) has a first functional section (100) for guiding a first traction element (S1) on the first locking part (1) and the second locking part (2) has a second functional section (200) for guiding a second traction element (S2) on the second locking part (2). The first and second locking parts (1, 2) are pivotable relative to each other in a connected state between at least two relative positions, wherein the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are jointly displaceable along the first and second tension elements (S1, S2) in at least one of the relative positions and in another relative position the first locking part (1) is provided for locking the second tension element (S2) to the second locking part (2) and the second locking part (2) is provided for locking the first tension element (S1) to the first locking part (1), wherein the locking assembly (A) is at least restrained against displacement along the first and second tension elements (S1, S2).

Description

[0001] The proposed solution concerns a locking assembly for locking two traction elements.

[0002] Fastening elements are widely known in various forms, such as webbing, straps, cords, ropes, strings, or shoelaces. Especially when used on clothing, accessories, shoes, backpacks, bags, or protective clothing, these elements must be regularly tensioned and locked in a taut state. Buckles are frequently used for this purpose. Shoelaces are typically locked in a taut state using a conventional knot, cord stopper, or at least a hook-and-loop fastener. Current locking mechanisms for these elements are often inconvenient or inefficient. When using cord stoppers, the length of the fastening elements must be determined by the maximum opening required for the specific application. This results in, for example, bothersome, relatively long loose ends on shoelaces. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in this area.

[0003] Against this background, a locking assembly for locking two traction elements with first and second locking parts is proposed.

[0004] According to the proposed solution, a locking assembly comprises a first locking element and a second locking element, wherein the first and second locking elements can be attached to and connected to one another (by a user of the locking assembly). The first locking element has a first functional section for guiding a first tension element on the first locking element (e.g., for the sliding mounting of the first locking element on the first tension element). The second locking element has a second functional section for guiding a second tension element on the second locking element (e.g., for the sliding mounting of the second locking element on the second tension element). In a connected state, the first and second locking elements are pivotable relative to each other between at least two relative positions.In at least one of the relative positions, the first and second locking parts are jointly displaceable along the first and second traction elements, and in another relative position, the first locking part is designed to lock the second traction element to the second locking part, and the second locking part is designed to lock the first traction element to the first locking part, whereby the locking assembly is at least restrained against displacement along the first and second traction elements.

[0005] The proposed solution is based on the fundamental idea of ​​a locking assembly (without a pull cord) in which two separable first and second locking parts are provided as individual components. These components can be connected by a user by simply attaching them to each other to secure the second pull cord. The second locking part is designed for sliding mounting on the second pull cord, allowing it to move freely along the cord when not connected to the first locking part. While the first and second locking parts can be held securely in place by at least one common intermediate element, such as a cord, this is not mandatory and may even be disadvantageous in some applications.To lock the second locking element relative to the second locking part, the first and second locking parts must first be connected. The same applies conversely to the first locking element guided by the first locking part. In the connected state, the first and second locking parts remain movable along the locking element (at least one of them) in at least one relative position. However, in this connected state, the first and second locking parts can also pivot relative to each other to assume at least one other relative position, or even exactly one other position. In this position, the first locking part is configured to lock the second locking element to the second locking part, and conversely, the second locking part is configured to lock the first locking element to the first locking part.The first and second locking elements lock the two tensioning elements in the relative position achieved by pivoting. This prevents the locking assembly from moving freely along the two tensioning elements and may even completely prevent its movement. Thus, inhibiting the movement of the locking assembly along the tensioning elements means that the locking of the tensioning elements to the locking elements prevents and blocks any movement of the locking assembly along the tensioning elements. For example, with one embodiment of the proposed locking assembly, a webbing, strap, cord, rope, string, or shoelace can be tensioned and locked in a taut state by the first and second interconnected locking elements.

[0006] In principle, it can be provided that the first and second locking elements are jointly slidable along the first and second tension members and adjustable relative to each other in the connected state when the first and second locking elements are in a first relative position. From such a first relative position, the first and second locking elements can be pivoted (relative to each other) into a second relative position, whereby in this second relative position the locking elements are then provided for locking the tension members to the respective other locking element, thereby at least inhibiting the locking assembly against displacement along the tension members.This therefore includes a design variant in which it is possible to adjust the first and second locking parts from a first relative position originally assumed after attachment to another (second) relative position, in which the locking parts are intended to lock the traction elements.

[0007] Within the framework of the proposed solution, it is also possible for a (second) relative position, in which one locking element is provided for locking the associated first or second tensioning element to the other locking element, to be assumed upon joining the locking elements. At least one of the tensioning elements can thus be locked simply by joining the first and second locking elements, without requiring any additional relative displacement of the locking elements after they are connected. Even in such an embodiment, the first and second locking elements, in their connected state, are adjustable to at least one further (first) relative position relative to each other, in which the first and second locking elements are jointly slidable along the tensioning elements, and thus the locking assembly is slidable along the tensioning elements.

[0008] Because the first and second locking elements are separate, separable, and in particular completely separable components of the locking assembly, and only need to be connected to each other to lock the tensioning elements, one locking element can, for example, be freely moved along the respective tensioning element when unconnected to the other locking element. This makes handling extremely convenient for the user, as, for example, tensioning the tensioning element for lashing is only possible when connected to the other locking element. In an unconnected state, each locking element is freely movable along its corresponding tensioning element. Accordingly, separating the two locking elements also releases the tension on the respective tensioning element, so that any lashing achieved with it is and remains completely released.Furthermore, the separability of the locking assembly allows for a shorter tensioning element than would be possible without this feature. For example, with shoelaces, the tensioning element can be shorter than with laces that are tensioned using a standard cord lock and are not easily detachable. In this case, the length is primarily determined by the intended tensioning range and not by the opening width of the shoe required to put it on. However, one version of the proposed solution allows for the latter.

[0009] The adjustment movement provided for locking the at least one tension element in the connected state is a pivoting movement, but can be combined with a translational movement. For example, the first and second locking parts can be attached to one another along an attachment direction, wherein the first and second locking parts, in the connected state, are pivotable relative to each other about a pivot axis running parallel to the attachment direction. In the connected state, after being attached to one another, the first and second locking parts can be pivoted from a starting position to a locking position and, if necessary, also be slidable.

[0010] For the permissible adjustment movement of the first and second locking parts relative to each other, the first locking part and the second locking part can each have at least one guide section. A first guide section of the first locking part and a second guide section of the second locking part can be connected to each other by attaching the first and second locking parts, whereby a guide path is then defined by the connected, for example, positively interlocked, first and second guide sections, along which the first and second locking parts can pivot relative to each other in the connected state.When the first and second locking parts are properly aligned and connected, the interacting first and second guide sections define a physical guide along which an adjustment movement of the first and second locking parts relative to each other is permitted. In the connected state of the first and second locking parts, the interacting first and second guide sections thus define a pivoting direction along which one of the locking parts can pivot relative to the other, in order to achieve a locking of the pulling element to the other locking part via a corresponding locking area of ​​the first locking part.

[0011] A locking element may be provided with a locking area for locking the associated traction element in a relative position. The locking area of ​​one locking element may, for example, in the connected state, engage in a guide channel of the functional section of the other locking element, which is designed to guide a section of the associated traction element through the functional section. In the connected state, the locking area can therefore engage in the guide channel to act on the traction element or a section in contact with it, thereby clamping the section of the traction element guided in the guide channel of the other locking element.

[0012] In this context, it is particularly possible that a locking area of ​​a locking element is designed as a clamping area, via which a section of the associated traction element can be clamped to the other locking element. This includes, for example, an embodiment in which a section of the traction element is clamped between the clamping area of ​​one (first or second) locking element and a section of the functional part of the other (second or first) locking element, e.g., on an inner wall of the guide channel. Alternatively, the clamping area can act on a section of the functional part of the other locking element (which, for example, is opposite an inner wall) and thereby achieve a clamping effect.

[0013] To further secure a locking element that is locked relative to the traction element, one embodiment of the locking assembly can provide a self-reinforcing mechanism for the locking clamp when a load is applied to the traction element. In this embodiment, a guide for the at least one traction element is provided on the locking element via its functional section. When the first and second locking elements are connected, the guide, in conjunction with the traction element locked to the respective locking element via the clamping area, and when the traction element is subjected to a tensile force, causes an adjustment of the first and second locking elements relative to each other. This adjustment amplifies the clamping force applied by the clamping area to lock the respective traction element.Consequently, when the first and second locking elements are connected and the traction element is locked to one locking element via the guide, applying a tensile force to the traction element causes an adjustment of the first and second locking elements relative to each other. This adjustment amplifies the clamping force applied by the clamping area to lock the traction element. By introducing a load onto the locked traction element, the clamping effect is amplified due to the load application area of ​​the traction element, which is defined by the guide on the functional section and thus its geometry. At this point, the loaded traction element (and consequently its adjustment relative to the locking assembly) transmits at least part of the tensile force to the functional section.The locking assembly is therefore designed to shift the clamping area of ​​one locking element (stronger) along a clamping direction towards a section of the tensioning element under load, and / or to shift the other locking element, with a section of the tensioning element guided against it (stronger), towards the clamping area. With this design variant, a greater load on the locked tensioning element consequently leads to a strengthening of the clamping force via the locking assembly. This ensures that the tensioning element remains in its locked state and, for example, continues to be tensioned and thus securely fastened.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first locking element has at least one first magnetic element, and the second locking element has at least one second magnetic element. The first and second magnetic elements attract each other to assist in the locking elements assuming a connected state when they are brought into contact. Under the influence of the first and second magnetic elements, the first and second locking elements are thus magnetically forced into a connected state when sufficiently close, so that they assume a predetermined initial position relative to each other. The mutually attracting first and second magnetic elements can also, if necessary, hold the first and second locking elements in this initial position.

[0015] This includes, for example, the fact that in the initial position (and thus one of the possible relative positions) of the first and second locking parts, the first and second locking parts can only be separated from each other by overcoming the magnetic force exerted by the first and second magnetic elements (especially in the opposite direction to the direction along which the first and second locking parts were attached). Consequently, along a spatial axis parallel to the direction of attachment, it is not absolutely necessary to provide another connection between the first and second locking parts to prevent them from separating along this spatial axis. However, this is of course not excluded.For example, a positive locking mechanism may exist between the first and second locking parts in the initial position, which prevents the first and second locking parts from separating, so that the first and second locking parts must first be moved to a release position relative to each other that differs from the initial position in order to be able to separate the first and second locking parts from each other again.

[0016] In one embodiment, it is provided that, in the connected state of the first and second locking elements when they are in a first relative position, a displacement of the first and second locking elements on the tensioning elements causes an adjustment of the first and second locking elements relative to each other, resulting in the locking of at least one of the tensioning elements to one of the locking elements by means of a locking section of the other locking element. In the connected state, the first and second locking elements are therefore configured and designed such that a joint displacement of the first and second locking elements along the tensioning elements causes the first and second locking elements to be adjusted into a second relative position to each other, thereby locking at least one locking section of one of the tensioning elements to the other locking element.The joint displacement along the traction elements should thus be able to lead to an adjustment of the first and second locking parts relative to each other, via which a locking of at least one of the traction elements can be achieved using a locking area or both traction elements.

[0017] In such a design variant, locking at least one traction element can be achieved by a common displacement of the interconnected first and second locking parts along the traction elements, and thus without further actuation of the locking assembly, making it particularly easy to fix the locking assembly to the traction elements.In this context, the first and second locking elements can have a design and, in the connected state, a bearing relative to each other, allowing for a joint displacement of the first and second interconnected locking elements along the tensioning elements. This displacement (at least along one of two possible displacement directions) can then lead to the tensioning element locking onto the locking elements across the locking area, at least when the tensioning elements run non-parallel to the displacement direction of the first and second locking elements away from the interconnected locking elements. In this case, the respective tensioning element runs non-parallel to the displacement direction of the first and second locking elements away from the locking assembly on a side of a functional section that is under load.This allows a force to be introduced into the locking assembly, which leads to a relative displacement of the first and second interconnected locking parts and thus to a locking effect of a locking area of ​​the respective first or second locking part.

[0018] To adjust the first and second locking elements relative to each other into a locking (second) relative position, the second locking element, which is intended for guiding the traction element, can have a load application area that contacts the at least one traction element at a section of the traction element that is not parallel to the direction of movement. This allows a force to be introduced into the locking assembly during the combined movement of the first and second locking elements into the locking relative position through the interaction of the load application area with the at least one traction element. Additionally, the first functional section of the first locking element can also have a load application area that contacts the first traction element at a section of the first traction element that is not parallel to the direction of movement.With two locking elements, each designed to guide a traction element, both (first and second) functional sections of the locking assembly can have a load application area. When the interconnected first and second locking elements are moved together along the two traction elements, a section of the respective traction element, running non-parallel to the direction of movement, is contacted via this load application area. This allows an adjustment force to be introduced into the locking assembly during the joint movement—through the interaction of the load application areas with the two traction elements—resulting in the first and second locking elements being moved into their locking (second) relative position.

[0019] The respective functional section therefore defines a load application area with which – with the first locking part held on the first traction element and the second locking part held on the second traction element – ​​after the first and second locking parts are connected to each other, a displacement of the locking assembly along both traction elements leads to the fact that at least part of an adjusting force applied by a user for the displacement, through the interaction of the load application area of ​​the functional section with a section of the traction element extending non-parallel from the functional section, results in a force for adjusting the first and second interconnected locking parts into the locking relative position.In this relative position, for example, the other, first locking part locks the traction element to the second locking part, thereby inhibiting, and in particular preventing, the locking assembly from further displacement along the direction of displacement.In such a design variant, the locking assembly is thus each formed with a functional section on a locking element, from which, in use of the locking assembly, the respective traction element can extend away from the locking assembly along a direction of extension that is not parallel to the direction of displacement, and the locking assembly, when displaced along the direction of displacement, contacts this traction element at least at a point on a section extending away in this manner via the load application area of ​​the functional section, whereby a force is introduced via the traction element at the load application area for adjustment into the locking relative position in response to the displacement of the locking assembly.The force introduced at the load application area acts along a force vector which has a (transverse) force component that runs perpendicular to the direction of displacement and thus leads to an adjusting force on the locking assembly, which results in an adjustment of the first and second locking parts into the locking relative position along a guide path defined via the locking assembly.

[0020] If the first and second locking elements, connected to each other, are pivotable about a pivot axis defined on the locking assembly in their connected state, the load application area can, for example, be offset from this pivot axis in the direction of movement in order to convert at least part of the adjustment force applied by a user for movement into a force for locking the tensioning element. The force introduced at the load application area then acts along a force vector that has a (transverse) force component that is opposite to or perpendicular to the direction of action of the (locking) force, along which it acts on the tensioning element or a section of a locking element in contact with it, in order to lock the tensioning element.In other words, the force vector of the force applied at the load application area has a (transverse) force component that is opposite to or perpendicular to a direction of action of the (locking) force, so that the force applied at the load application area causes a locking of a traction element guided on the locking assembly.

[0021] In one embodiment, the load application area can be formed by an opening edge at an opening in the functional section, through which the traction element is guided out of a guide channel of the functional section. The opening edge can, for example, be arranged offset from the pivot axis around which the first and second locking elements are pivotally mounted.

[0022] In principle, a certain degree of friction between a traction element and a functional section along which the traction element is guided can be advantageous. This ensures that, when the first and second interconnected locking elements are moved together, their relative displacement is forced, thus achieving the locking of the traction element without further user intervention. Such friction is provided, for example, by a guide for the functional section along which the traction element is slidably guided when the respective locking element is held against the traction element.

[0023] For example, the functional section guiding the traction element can be dimensioned and matched to the thickness of the traction element (especially in the case of a traction element with a circular cross-section, to a specific diameter of the traction element) in such a way that the friction between the functional section and the traction element is maintained at a predetermined level. This ensures a minimum level of friction. Sufficient friction between the traction element and the functional section, as set in this way, can eliminate the need for any displacement of the locking assembly to achieve reliable clamping with a self-reinforcing effect when the traction element is under load. Such a locking assembly can be used in combination with traction elements, for example, in applications where at least one of the traction elements is not constantly under tension but needs to be locked under load, such as in a loosely laced fashion shoe.

[0024] Alternatively, the functional section guiding the tension member can be dimensioned and matched to the thickness of the tension member (especially in the case of a tension member with a circular cross-section, to the diameter of the tension member) in such a way that the tension member experiences no friction through the functional section. In such a design variant, a displacement of the locking assembly with a corresponding tensioning of the tension member may be necessary to achieve an initial clamping with a self-reinforcing effect. Such a locking assembly can be used in combination with tension members, for example, in applications where at least one of the tension members is to be tensioned only after the locking parts have been engaged by displacing the locking assembly (with the interconnected locking parts), as is the case, for example, with a sports shoe that is laced up under tension.

[0025] Alternatively or additionally, a variant design provides that the first and second locking parts, after being attached to one another, are in a starting position relative to each other, corresponding to a first relative position, and can be adjusted to a locking position corresponding to a second relative position by moving them together relative to each other. In the locking position, the first and second locking elements can each be locked to the other locking element via a locking area on one of the locking parts, and at least one positive locking element on one locking part of the first and second locking parts is positively engaged in a receptacle on the other locking part of the first and second locking parts. This positive locking element thus prevents the first and second locking parts from separating from each other in the locking position.If the traction elements are locked via the locking assembly, the first and second locking parts cannot be separated from each other as long as the first and second locking parts are in their locking position.

[0026] For example, in the locking position, the at least one positive locking element engages an edge section on the receptacle, thus preventing the first and second locking parts from separating from each other, particularly in the opposite direction to the alignment along which the locking parts were engaged. Without return to the initial position, separation of the first and second locking parts is prevented by the at least one positive locking element.

[0027] In principle, it can be provided that the first locking element is adjustable from its initial position to the locking position along a first adjustment direction relative to the second locking element, and that at least one positive locking element already engages positively in the receptacle in the initial position, so that the first locking element can be adjusted beyond its initial position relative to the second locking element along a second adjustment direction opposite to the first, in order to separate the first and second locking elements again. Consequently, in the initial position of the first and second locking elements – possibly assisted by magnetic force – separation of the first and second locking elements is not possible without user adjustment relative to each other.Regarding the initial position that the first and second locking parts automatically assume after being attached in one embodiment, the first locking part is therefore adjustable on the one hand along the first adjustment direction for locking the second traction element and on the other hand in the opposite second adjustment direction for separating from the second locking part.

[0028] In a possible further development, at least one positive locking element is provided on the first locking part, and a receptacle is provided on the functional section of the second locking part. The functional section can have an opening through which a section of the tensile element and / or a section of the second locking part contacting the tensile element is accessible for locking by the locking area of ​​the first locking part. Through the opening in the receptacle provided for the positive locking element, the locking area of ​​the first locking part can thus act on a section of the tensile element or a section of the second locking part contacting the tensile element, in order to lock the tensile element to the second locking part. This includes, in particular, an embodiment in which the at least one positive locking element has the locking area. Specifically, the locking area can be integrated into the positive locking element.With the engagement of the positive locking element in the receptacle of the second locking part, the locking area is thus already positioned at the opening or at least opposite it, in order to achieve a locking of the at least one tension member via the locking area when the relative position of the first and second locking parts changes. Alternatively, the at least one positive locking element and the locking area can be separate from each other and, for example, formed by different, spaced-apart sections of the first locking part. Here, the positive locking element can engage in the receptacle of the second locking part, but a further section with the locking area can also be spaced apart from this. This section can act independently of the positive locking element on the tension member or on the section of the second locking part that contacts the tension member, thus locking the tension member.

[0029] The section that contacts the traction element to lock it can, for example, be formed by an elastic preloading element, such as a spring tongue, which is preloaded against the respective traction element. The elastic preloading element can then be adjusted (more strongly) against the traction element by the action of the locking elements, which are adjusted relative to each other, in order to lock the traction element. Of course, it is also possible to provide for a section formed on or mounted on a locking element that can only be brought into locking, especially clamping, contact with the traction element by the action of another locking element that is adjusted relative to the first locking element, and without this section being elastically preloaded against the traction element.In particular, this includes, for example, that the section contacting the traction element is adjustably mounted on the locking element, especially pivotably. Thus, the section that contacts the traction element for locking purposes can be formed by an integrally formed or separate component that is adjustably mounted. It also includes that the section contacting the traction element is formed by a section of an (elastically) deformable wall of a guide channel or by a section of an (elastically) deformable sleeve of the locking element, wherein the traction element is guided in the guide channel or the sleeve. Such a deformable section can be deformed, especially compressed, under the influence of the other locking element, which is adjusted relative to the locking element, so that the traction element is locked to the locking element via the (elastically) deformed section.The clamping effect on the traction element can be further increased, if necessary, by mechanical reduction or translation, for example by force-redirecting ramps, due to the indirect action of the first locking element on the traction element (via the contacting section).

[0030] To assist in assuming a predetermined starting position after the first and second locking parts are joined, one embodiment provides for at least one guide element, e.g., in the form of at least one ramp section, on one of the first and second locking parts. This guide element, in conjunction with the other locking part—and optionally a further guide element—generates a displacement movement of the first and second locking parts relative to each other with a movement component transverse to the joining direction when the first and second locking parts are joined. Thus, at least one guide element, e.g., at least one ramp section, on one of the first and second locking parts allows a specific starting position to be predetermined or at least assists in assuming this starting position (especially if the assumption of the starting position is also magnetically assisted).The displacement movement with a movement component transverse to the application direction makes it particularly possible to ensure that, when the first and second locking parts are placed against each other, the two locking parts are immediately guided into a locking, especially clamping, initial position for the traction element, possibly even without a simultaneous positive fit between the locking parts. Alternatively or additionally, the displacement movement with a movement component transverse to the application direction also makes it possible to bring at least one positive-locking element into engagement with the recess, and that this positive-locking element then engages an edge section of the receptacle even in such an initial position.

[0031] In one embodiment, the first and second locking parts are designed to pivot relative to each other (especially in opposite directions) when connected, allowing them to be separated again. This adjustment of the first and second locking parts relative to each other specifically includes situations where a user-applied force moves only one locking part relative to the other, locked part. For example, the first and second locking parts can be pivoted relative to each other by two fingers of a user's hand (e.g., using a pincer grip) to separate them.The arrangement and geometry of the first and second locking parts are therefore chosen so that a user can pivot the locking parts relative to each other with two fingers of one hand, thereby bringing the first and second locking parts into a relative position in which the locking parts can be separated from each other, or by pivoting the first and second locking parts relative to each other the locking parts can be separated from each other again directly.

[0032] For example, it is provided that the first and second locking elements, after being attached to one another, are in a starting position relative to each other and can be pivoted into a locking position relative to each other by a common movement. In this position, the second traction element can be locked to the second locking element via the locking area of ​​the first locking element, and the first traction element can be locked to the first locking element via the locking area of ​​the second locking element. The first and second locking elements can then be pivoted relative to each other from the locking position to release the locking of the traction elements. In this context, it can also be provided that the first and second locking elements - are pivotable from the locking position relative to each other, in particular in opposite directions to each other, into a release position (corresponding to or different from the initial position) in which the locking of the traction element is released and the first and second locking parts are slidable along the traction element in the connected state, and - from the release position, they can be pivoted further relative to each other, in particular further in opposite directions, in order to separate the first and second locking parts from each other.

[0033] In such a design variant, it is possible, for example, to control whether the locking parts are initially only movable together along the pulling elements or – by increasing the adjusting force – are completely separated from each other by means of the height (i.e. strength) of the adjusting force applied by a user to the first and second locking parts.

[0034] Alternatively or additionally, a variant design provides that the first and second locking parts can be attached to one another along an insertion direction. In the connected state, a displacement movement of the first and second locking parts relative to each other, with a movement component opposite to the insertion direction, can be generated via at least one ramp section on one of the first and second locking parts in conjunction with the other locking part when the first and second locking parts are to be separated. Thus, via the at least one ramp section, an adjusting force applied by a user, for example, is converted into a movement of the first and second locking parts opposite to the insertion direction, thereby facilitating the separation of the first and second locking parts.The at least one ramp section thus assists in separating the two locking parts from each other if the locking parts are displaced sufficiently relative to each other by a user-applied adjusting force, in particular, in a possible further development, in opposite directions. If first and second magnetic elements are provided on the locking parts, a weakening of the magnetic force can also be achieved via the at least one ramp section if the displacement movement generated by the ramp section causes the first and second magnetic elements to be spaced further apart from each other.

[0035] Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that, to support the separation of the first and second locking parts from each other, a magnetic force generated by the first and second magnetic elements of the locking parts is reversed from attraction to repulsion (by appropriately aligning the poles of the magnetic elements) when the first and second locking parts are moved relative to each other in the direction of a release position.

[0036] As explained above, the first and second locking elements can be attached to one another along a single insertion direction. In one embodiment, the functional section of the second locking element provides a guide for the at least one pulling element on the second locking element, which runs essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction. Thus, the two locking elements are designed for insertion by a user along an axis that is oriented essentially perpendicular to the path of the pulling element on the second locking element. Alternatively, the functional section of the second locking element can provide a guide for the at least one pulling element on the second locking element, which runs essentially parallel to the insertion direction. The orientation of the guide with respect to the intended insertion direction can depend, in particular, on the application and the type of pulling element.

[0037] In order to be able to use locking elements that are as similar as possible and / or to achieve the most uniform and / or synchronous locking of both traction elements, it may be provided that guides for the two traction elements are specified on the functional sections of the first and second locking elements, which in the connected state (when the first and second locking elements are in a starting position) are essentially or exactly mirror-symmetrical to each other.

[0038] Alternatively, guides can be specified on the functional sections for the two traction elements, which are not mirror-symmetrical to each other in the connected state and, for example, run perpendicular to each other - essentially or exactly.

[0039] In principle, it is also possible for a first guide for a first pulling element to be provided on the first locking element, running essentially parallel or perpendicular to the application direction, and for a second guide for a second pulling element to be provided on the second locking element, also running essentially parallel or perpendicular to the application direction. In particular, it is possible for both pulling elements to be guided perpendicular to the application direction. This can be advantageous, for example, in an application where the pulling elements are formed by shoelaces. Likewise, it is possible for both pulling elements to be guided parallel to the application direction. This can be advantageous, for example, in an application where the pulling elements are formed by webbing.

[0040] The first and second locking parts can be pre-tensioned against each other in their connected state by at least one spring element, for example, in the form of a torsion spring. In particular, the first and second locking parts can be pre-tensioned by the at least one spring element into a locking position in which the first and second tensioning elements are locked via the first and second locking areas. From this locked position, the two locking parts would have to be pivoted in opposite directions by a user against a pre-tensioning force applied by the at least one spring element in order to release the locking mechanism and move the locking assembly along the two tensioning elements.

[0041] In principle, at least one of the locking parts can be provided with a recessed grip. Such a recessed grip is intended to define an area for manual force application by a user of the locking assembly. A user can, for example, conveniently grip the recessed grip with at least one finger of one hand to move the locking assembly along the two pulling elements when the locking parts are connected.

[0042] The proposed solution is intended, for example, for locking at least one traction element designed as a webbing strap, belt, cord, rope, cord, or shoelace. One embodiment of the proposed locking assembly can thus be part of a closure comprising the traction elements, in particular part of a webbing closure, strap closure, cord closure, rope closure, rope closure, or shoelace closure.

[0043] The attached figures illustrate possible implementation variants of the proposed solution.

[0044] This shows: Fig. 1A a first embodiment of a proposed locking assembly with two locking parts that can be attached to one another, each of which is slidably held on a traction element, wherein the first and second locking parts are in an unconnected state; Fig. 1B the locking assembly of the Fig. 1A in an unconnected state in a position opposite the Fig. 1A Representation rotated by 180°; Fig. 2A an exploded view of a locking assembly of the Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B; Fig. 2B an exploded view of the locking assembly in relation to the Fig. 2A Representation rotated by 180°; Fig. 3 a perspective view of the locking assembly, with the two locking parts in a connected state and in a starting position; Fig. 4 the locking assembly of the Fig. 3 in front view; Fig. 5 the locking assembly de Fig. 3 in rear view; Fig. 6 a sectional view of the locking assembly along the section line BB of the Fig. 5; Fig. 7 a sectional view of the locking assembly along the section line FF of the Fig. 5; Fig. 8 a bottom view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 3; Fig. 9 a top view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 3; Fig. 10 a sectional view of the locking assembly along the section line AA of the Fig. 9; Fig. 11 a perspective view of the section view of the Fig. 10; Fig. 12-20 in with the Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. 11 concurring views the locking assembly with the two locking parts in a locking position which the two locking parts have assumed by pivoting relative to each other as a result of a displacement along the two traction elements; Fig. 21 a perspective view of the locking assembly after releasing a lock by pivoting the two locking parts in opposite directions into a release position, for example by a user using a pincer grip on the locking parts and squeezing together the thumb and index finger involved in the pincer grip; Fig. 22-29 in with the Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 to Fig. 20 concurring views the locking assembly of the Fig. 21; Fig. 30-37 in with the Fig. 31 to 29 concurring views show the locking assembly after a further pivoting of the two locking parts relative to each other via the in the Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 23, Fig. 24, Fig. 25, Fig. 26, Fig. 27, Fig. 28 to Fig. 29 shown release position beyond, thereby separating the two locking parts from each other; Fig. 38A-47 in with the Fig. 1A to 11 matching views show a further embodiment of a proposed locking assembly in which a traction element is specified on each of the two locking parts, wherein guide channels are provided for the traction elements on the two locking parts, which at least sectionally specify a substantially perpendicular course of the traction elements on the locking assembly; Fig. 48-55 in with the Fig. 40, Fig. 41, Fig. 42, Fig. 43, Fig. 44, Fig. 45, Fig. 46 to Fig. 47 concurring views the locking assembly of the Fig. 38A to 47 with the locking parts pivoted relative to each other into the locking position compared to the initial position; Fig. 58 a perspective view of a further embodiment of a locking assembly, with locking parts that can pivot relative to each other when connected, wherein the Fig. 58 shows the locking parts in a starting position and in the locking assembly shown, at least one of the locking parts has a locking area for locking a traction element and a positive locking element for positive locking of the two locking parts to each other in the locking position; Fig. 59 the locking assembly of the Fig. 58 in front view; Fig. 60 the locking assembly of the Fig. 58 in rear view; Fig. 61 a sectional view of the locking assembly along the section line BB of the Fig. 60; Fig. 62 a bottom view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 58; Fig. 63 a top view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 58; Fig. 64 a sectional view of the locking assembly along the section line AA of the Fig. 63; Fig. 65 a perspective view of the section view of the Fig. 64; Fig. 66-73 in with the Fig. 58, Fig. 59, Fig. 60, Fig. 61, Fig. 62, Fig. 63, Fig. 64 to Fig. 65 concurring views the locking assembly of the Fig. 58, Fig. 59, Fig. 60, Fig. 61, Fig. 62, Fig. 63, Fig. 64 to Fig. 65 with the locking parts in the locking position; Fig. 74 a sectional view of a further development of a locking assembly of the Fig. 1A to 37, in which a narrowing is provided in the guide channel of the second locking part for a (stronger) frictional contact between the traction element and an inner wall of the guide channel; Fig. 75 in with the Fig. 74. In agreement, an alternative development is provided in which a stronger deflection of the traction element is provided in the guide channel for a (stronger) frictional contact with the traction element; Fig. 76 in with the Fig. 74 and Fig. 75. In agreement, an alternative further development in which a thicker traction element is guided in the guide channel; Fig. 77 in with the Fig. 74, Fig. 75 to Fig. 76. In agreement, a further alternative development is proposed in which a membrane is provided in the guide channel for (stronger) frictional contact with the traction element; Fig. 78 in with the Fig. 74, Fig. 75, Fig. 76 to Fig. 77. In agreement, a further alternative development in which a pretensioning element for the traction element in the form of a spring tongue is provided in the guide channel; Fig. 79A in front view a further development of the locking assembly with the locking parts in a starting position; Fig. 79B a sectional view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 79A according to the sectional views of the Fig. 74, Fig. 75, Fig. 76, Fig. 77 to Fig. 78, where in the sectional view the Fig. 79B shows an alternatively designed spring tongue in the guide channel of the second locking part; Fig. 80A-80B in with the Fig. 798 and Fig. 79B concurring views the locking assembly of the Fig. 79A to 79B with the locking parts in the locking position in which a locking area of ​​the first locking part acts on the spring tongue to clamp the traction element in the guide channel of the second locking part; Fig. 81A-82B in with the Fig. 79A to 80B agreeing views a further development of the execution variant of Fig. 79A to 80B, in which an additional tooth area is formed on the spring tongue; Fig. 83A-84B is a further training course based on the variant of Fig. 95 and in which a deflection area in the guide channel of the second locking part is formed with an additional ramp area for the deflection of the traction element; Fig. 85A-85B in with the Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B agreeing views a variant of the locking assembly in which the two locking parts can be positively connected to each other via a plug connection; Fig. 86 in a side view the locking assembly of the Fig. 85A and Fig. 85B when attaching the first and second locking parts to each other; Fig. 87 a section view according to the section line BB of the Fig. 86; Fig. 88 in with the Fig. 87. According to the consensus, the locking parts are in the connected state; Fig. 89 a perspective view of the locking assembly of the Fig. 85A to 88, with the first and second locking parts in the starting position; Fig. 90A-90B in with the Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B agreeing views a further development of the execution variant of the Fig. 1A to 37, in which a grip recess for a user is formed on each of the two locking parts of the locking assembly; Fig. 91A-91B in with the Fig. 38A and Fig. 38B concurring views a further development of the execution variant of Fig. 38A to 55, in which a grip recess for a user is formed on each of the two locking parts of the locking assembly; Fig. 92A-92B in with the Fig. 56A and Fig. 56B concurring views a further development of the execution variant of Fig. 56A to 73, in which a grip recess for a user is formed on each of the two locking parts of the locking assembly.

[0045] The Fig. Figures 1A to 37 show, in various views and relative positions, the first and second locking elements 1 and 2 of a first embodiment of a proposed locking assembly A, which can be used to lock two tension elements S1 and S2, for example in the form of straps, cords, ropes, strings, or shoelaces, in a tensioned state. The locking elements 1 and 2 each have a component body 10 or 20 with a functional section 100 or 200, on which a respective first or second associated tension element S1 or S2 extends through a guide channel 104 or 204. The respective locking element 1 or 2 is slidably held on the respective first or second tension element S1 or S2 via the guide channel 104 or 204 of a functional section 100 or 200 of a locking element 1 or 2. The guide channel 104, 204 extends completely through the functional section 100, 200 in each case.

[0046] Each locking element 1 or 2 is freely longitudinally displaceable along its associated traction element S1 or S2. Only by connecting the two locking elements 1 and 2 is it possible to lock the respective traction element S1 or S2 to the associated locking element 1 or 2, or vice versa. The separate locking elements 1 and 2 can be joined together along an alignment direction Z. By joining them, the locking elements 1 and 2 can be detachably connected to form a closure that is displaceable along both traction elements S1 and S2.

[0047] As can be seen from the illustrations of the two locking parts 1, 2 of the Fig. 1A and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 1B, where the locking parts 1, 2 are shown in an unconnected state, guide sections 101 and 201 are formed on the component bodies 10, 20. These guide sections engage with each other in a form-fitting manner when the two locking parts 1, 2 are brought into contact. A first guide section 101 on the component body 10 of the first locking part 1 projects from the component body 10 in an annular or pin-like shape, optionally also in an annular or cylindrical shape, and can engage in a recess on the component body 20 of the second locking part 2, which is bordered by the second guide section 202. This second guide section 202 is designed in this case as a projecting, curved (along a semicircular line) web.This means that the first guide section 101 of the first locking part 1 is at least partially enclosed by the second guide section 201 of the second locking part 2 when the two locking parts 1, 2 are connected to each other.

[0048] On an edge region of a component body 10 or 20 opposite the respective functional section 100 or 200, a locking element 1 or 2 each has a positive locking element 102 or 202. The positive locking element 102, 202 projects substantially transversely to the insertion direction Z on the first or second locking element 1 or 2 and is designed to engage in a recess 203 or 103 of the respective other (second or first) locking element 2 or 1. The recess 103, 203 extends on the respective locking element 1 or 2 on an inner side of the functional section 100 or 200 facing the respective guide section 101 or 201.

[0049] The joining of the two locking parts 1 and 2 is facilitated by two mutually attracting magnetic elements M1 and M2. A first magnetic element M1 is located in the component body 10 of the first locking part 1, and a second magnetic element M2 is located in the component body 20 of the second locking part 2. These two magnetic elements M1 and M2 also ensure a specific relative position of the locking parts 1 and 2 when connected. Thus, after being joined, the locking parts 1 and 2 are intended to be in a predetermined initial position relative to each other, corresponding to their initial relative positions. For this purpose, a first magnetic element M1 is provided on the component body 10 of the first locking part in the area of ​​the first guide section 101.A second magnetic element M2, which interacts magnetically with the first magnetic element M1, is provided in the component body 20 of the second locking part 2 in the area of ​​the second guide section 201. Due to their polarization, the two magnetic elements M1 and M2 tend to align themselves with each other in a specific way when sufficiently close, thus supporting the assumption of a specific relative position of the locking parts 1 and 2 containing the magnetic elements M1 and M2.

[0050] The intake of the in the Fig. The initial position of the two locking elements 1, 2 relative to each other, as shown in the perspective view of the locking assembly A, is supported by two guide elements in the form of ramp sections 105, 205 of the locking elements 1 and 2, in addition to the magnetic elements M1, M2. Each ramp section 105, 205 is formed on the respective component body 10 or 20 with a ramp surface running obliquely to the insertion direction Z. When the two locking elements 1, 2 are placed against each other along the insertion direction Z, the ramp sections 105, 205 come into contact with each other and slide along each other in the insertion direction Z as the locking elements 1, 2 are brought further close together. This sliding of the ramp sections 105, 205 along each other forces a displacement movement on the locking parts with a movement component transverse to the application direction Z for the two locking parts 1, 2.This causes the respective positive locking element 102 or 202 to be at least partially displaced into the respective associated recess 203 or 103 on the other locking element 2 or 1 along a transverse direction running perpendicular to the insertion direction Z when the two locking parts 1, 2 are attached to each other.

[0051] As can be seen in particular from the exploded view of the Fig. 2A and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2B, an opening is formed on the inner wall of each recess 103, 203 leading to the respective guide channel 104 or 204. A clamping area 102a or 202a, formed on the transversely projecting positive locking element 102, 202, can engage in the guide channel 204 or 104 of the other locking part 2 or 1 through this opening. Each clamping area 102a, 202a is formed by a serrated end face, via which – as will be explained in more detail below – the respective tensioning element S2 or S1 can be clamped and locked in the guide channel 204 or 104.

[0052] Once the two locking parts 1, 2 are attached and connected, they initially lie in the position shown in the Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. Figure 11 shows the initial positions of the two locking parts in different views relative to each other. The (first) positive locking element 101 of the first locking part 1, which engages in the recess 203 on the second locking part 2, already engages behind an edge section 203R that borders the recess 203 on the functional section 200 of the second locking part 2. Conversely, the other (second) positive locking element 201 of the second locking part 1, which engages in the recess 103 on the first locking part 1, already engages behind an edge section 103R that borders the recess 103 on the functional section 100 of the first locking part 1. Without repositioning the two locking parts 1, 2 relative to each other, the two locking parts 1, 2 can no longer be separated from each other opposite to the insertion direction Z. This is also evident from the front view of the Fig. 4 and the rear view of the Fig. 5 clearly visible.

[0053] In the connected state of the two locking parts 1, 2, the functional sections 102, 200 form the longitudinal sides of the locking assembly A. The two functional sections 100 and 200 form actuating surfaces 106 and 206 facing away from each other on the longitudinal sides, via which a user can grip the two locking parts 1 and 2 with one hand, and in particular with a pincer grip. Using a pincer grip, pressure can be applied to the two locking parts 1, 2 with the index finger and thumb, allowing the two locking parts 1, 2 to be adjusted relative to each other, in this case by pivoting them in opposite directions.The interconnected guide sections 101 and 202 define a pivot axis D for the pivotable mounting of the two locking elements 1, 2. This pivot axis may move transversely to the application direction Z during a pivoting movement. It lies between the two functional sections 100 and 200, in whose guide channels 104 and 204 the two traction elements S1 and S2 are guided. The guide sections 101, 202 provide physical guidance and ultimately a guide path along which the two interconnected locking elements 1, 2 can be adjusted relative to each other.

[0054] In the connected state and initial position of the locking elements 1, 2, the guide channels 104 and 204 for the two tension elements S1 and S2 are essentially mirror-symmetrical to each other. The guide channels 104 and 204 are each curved, so that in the connected state of the two locking elements 1, 2, the tension elements S1 and S2 each have a concave curve towards each other on the locking assembly A. Each tension element S1, S2 is guided in the respective guide channel 104 or 204 past the clamping area 202a or 102a of a locking element 2 or 1, which projects into the guide channel 104 or 204 (see in particular the sectional views of the Fig. 10 and Fig. 11). As can be seen in particular from the Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. As can be seen in Figure 11, in the initial position, the respective clamping area 102a or 202a is not clamped against the respective traction element S2 or S1. This implies that a clamping area 102a, 202a does not contact the respective traction element S2 or S1 at all in the initial position, or in any case, does not contact it in such a way that the clamping areas 102a, 202a block any movement of the locking assembly A along both traction elements S1, S2. The locking assembly A, with its interconnected locking elements 1, 2, is therefore movable along both traction elements S1 and S2.

[0055] The locking elements 1, 2 are mounted together in the connected state, and the tensioning elements S1, S2 are guided on the guide channels 104 and 204 such that a joint displacement of the locking elements 1, 2 along a displacement direction V generates a pivoting movement of the locking elements 1, 2 relative to each other about the pivot axis D defined by the guide sections 101, 201. The tensioning elements S1, S2 are guided outwards at the (lower) openings 104.2 and 204.2 of a respective guide channel 104 or 204 located in the displacement direction V and are fixed – for example, in the case of shoelaces on a shoe – so that the sections of the tensioning elements S1, S2 protruding from the lower openings 104.2 and 204.2 do not run parallel to the displacement direction V and do not run away from each other.As a result, the functional sections 100 and 200 are subjected to a load when the locking assembly A is moved along the direction of movement V, under which the locking part 1 or 2 forming the associated guide channel 104 or 204 is subjected to a (transverse) force component, which leads to a pivoting movement of the locking part 1 or 2 relative to the other locking part 2 or 1 about the pivot axis D.

[0056] For adjusting the first and second locking elements 1, 2 relative to each other into the locking position, the locking elements each have a load application area 104R, 204R, which contacts the respective associated traction element S1 or S2 at a section extending along a direction K1 or K2 that is not parallel to the direction of displacement V. During the simultaneous displacement, the interaction of the load application area 104R, 204R with the traction element S1, S2 introduces a force into the locking assembly A, which leads to an adjustment – ​​in this case, a pivoting about the pivot axis D – of the first and second locking elements 1, 2 into the locking position.A functional section 100 or 200 therefore defines a load application area 104R or 204R, respectively, which, after the first and second locking parts 1, 2 are connected, causes a displacement of the locking assembly A along the two tension elements S1 and S2. This displacement results in at least a portion of an adjustment force applied by a user for the displacement being converted into a force for moving the first and second connected locking parts 1, 2 into the locking position. The force introduced at the respective load application area 104R, 204R acts along a force vector that has a (transverse) force component running perpendicular to the displacement direction V. This force results in an adjustment force on the locking assembly A, which in turn moves the first and second locking parts 1, 2 into the locking position along a guide path defined by the guide sections 101, 201 of the locking assembly A.

[0057] A load application area 104R, 204R is thus provided here in each case offset in the displacement direction V (downwards in the figures) to the pivot axis D in order to convert at least part of the adjusting force applied by a user for the displacement into a force for locking the respective tensioning element S2, S1. In this way, a force introduced at the respective load application area 104R, 204R acts on the side of the respective functional section 100 or 200 under load along a force vector that has a (transverse) force component that opposes a (locking) force, here clamping force, along which it acts on the tensioning element S2 or S1 via the clamping area 102a or 202a in order to lock the tensioning element S2 or S1. With regard to, for example, the Fig. 12, Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 to Fig. Thus, a load application area 104R, 204R is located below the pivot axis D and the force vector of the acting load points in a different direction than the force vector that acts on the respective clamping area 102a, 202a due to the adjustment of the locking parts 1, 2 relative to each other.

[0058] For example, by shifting the interconnected locking parts 1, 2 along the direction of movement V towards a shoe and with the free ends of the traction elements S1, S2 held by a user (in the Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 (symbolized by holding forces F1, F2 acting opposite to the direction of displacement V), the locking parts 1 and 2 pivot about the pivot axis D in opposite directions to each other, i.e., for example, in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking part 1 pivots along a first pivot direction D1 counterclockwise and the second locking part pivots along a second pivot direction D2 clockwise.

[0059] The corresponding pivoting movement results, on the one hand, in a further positive engagement of the positive locking elements 102, 202 in the associated recesses 203, 103, and on the other hand, in an adjustment of the clamping areas 102a, 202a formed thereon in the direction of the respective associated tension member S2 or S1. The clamping areas 102a, 202a, are thus pivoted in clamping directions corresponding to the pivot directions D1, D2 towards a section of the respective associated tension member S2 or S1. Through the pivoting movement of the first locking element 1, the locking area 102a on the positive locking element 102 is thus pressed against a section of the second tension member S2 guided in the guide channel 204. As a result of the pivoting movement of the other locking part 2, the locking area 202a on the other positive locking element 202 is pressed against a section of the first traction element S1 guided in the guide channel 104.The traction elements S1 and S2 are thus clamped within the respective guide channels 104 and 204 by the clamping areas 102a, 202a and are therefore held in a tensioned state, which is supported by pulling on the free ends of the traction elements S1, S2 with a force F1 or F2.

[0060] By clamping the traction elements S1, S2 to a first or second locking element 1, 2, each achieved by a clamping area 202a, 102a of the respective other locking element 2 or 1, each traction element S1, S2 is locked in the locked state in one direction. By pulling in the opposite direction, namely in particular opposite to the displacement direction V, but more generally with a force component that points against the pivot direction D1 or D2 along which the respective clamping area 102a, 202a was pressed against the traction element S2 or S1, the respective traction element S1, S2 can be further adjusted with respect to the locking assembly A, i.e., pulled further.In the illustrated (and also the following explained) embodiment variant, a pulling element S1, S2 can thus continue to be pulled upwards with respect to the locking assembly A, since the force acting on the respective pulling element S1, S2 then pushes back the respective clamping area 202a, 102a.

[0061] In the tensioned state, the sections of the tensioning elements S1 and S2 leading out of the lower openings 104.2 and 204.2 of the guide channels 104 and 204 then run, for example, according to the illustrations of the Fig. 12, Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 18, Fig. 19 to Fig. 20 substantially at an angle of 70° to 90°, in particular substantially at an angle of 90° to a section of the same traction element S1, S2, which projects from the guide channel 104, 204 at upper openings 104.1 or 204.1 of the same guide channel 104, 204 opposite to the direction of displacement V.

[0062] If the locking elements 1, 2 are in a second relative position pivoted relative to each other by means of a common displacement along the displacement direction V, the locking elements 1, 2 assume a locking position in which, on the one hand, the clamping areas 102a and 202a lock the tensioning elements S1, S2 relative to the locking assembly A. Furthermore, the positive locking elements 102 and 202 are in a positive engagement within the associated recess 203 or 103, in which the respective edge section 203R or 103R is engaged in such a way that the two locking elements 1, 2 can no longer be pulled apart from each other opposite to the original insertion direction Z (at least not without pivoting the locking elements 1, 2 in the direction of the initial state and beyond relative to each other). The connected state of the two locking parts 1, 2 is thus positively secured in the locking position via the positive locking elements 102, 202.

[0063] Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the tensioned state of the tension elements S1, S2 is ensured even when a load B1 or B2 acts on the tension elements S1, S2, which is determined by the Fig. Figure 20 illustrates this. If the sections of the traction elements S1, S2 leading out of the lower openings 104.2, 204.2 are subjected to a force pointing away from the locking assembly A, this only results in a greater pivoting of the respective locking part 1, 2 in the pivot direction D1 or D2 about the pivot axis D and thus of the clamping areas 102a, 202a - along a clamping direction coinciding with the pivot direction D1 or D2 - onto the section of the respective other traction element S2 or S1 present in the guide channel 204, 104.

[0064] The locking mechanism via the clamping of the two locking elements 1, 2 is thus reinforced when a load B1, B2 is applied to the tensioning elements S1, S2. Consequently, under a tensile force B1 or B2, the clamping by the locking elements 1, 2 has a self-reinforcing effect. This is further supported by the fact that, under a load B1 or B2, the respective tensioning element S1 or S2 engages the associated functional section 100 or 200 at the load application area 104R or 204R, which is formed by an opening edge at the lower opening 104.2 or 204.2 and is offset from the pivot axis D.

[0065] In the illustrated embodiment of a locking assembly A, the tensioning elements S1, S2 can be locked by a user in a tensioned state by manually sliding the locking parts 1, 2 in the direction of movement V. In the locked position of the two locking parts 1, 2, further tensioning is possible by further sliding the locking parts 1, 2 in the direction of movement V and / or by pulling on the upwardly projecting sections of the tensioning elements S1, S2 with tensile forces F1, F2 (while simultaneously manually holding the locking assembly A in the assumed position). When a load B1, B2 is applied to the tensioning elements S1, S2, acting on a section of a tensioning element S1, S2 extending from a lower opening 104.2, 204.2, the clamping locking action is reinforced via the locking parts 1, 2.

[0066] The Fig. 23, Fig. 24, Fig. 25, Fig. 26, Fig. 27, Fig. 28 to Fig. Figure 29 shows the locking assembly A with the two locking parts 1, 2 in a release position, into which the locking parts 1, 2 were pivoted relative to each other about the pivot axis D defined by the guide sections 101, 201 by applying actuating forces OF1, OF2 to the actuating surfaces 106, 206. The actuating forces OF1, OF2 are applied manually to a lower section of the guide sections 100 and 200, for example by a user's grip of pincers, thereby pressing the lower halves of the guide sections 100, 200, which form the lower openings 104.2, 204.2, towards each other. The locking parts 1, 2 are thereby pivoted in opposite directions -D1, -D2 from the locking position beyond the initial position into the openings 104.2, 204.2. Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 23, Fig. 24, Fig. 25, Fig. 26, Fig. 27, Fig. 28 to Fig. The release position shown in Figure 29 is pivoted. This counter-rotating pivoting of the two locking elements 1 and 2, triggered by manual actuation by a user, distances the clamping areas 102a and 202a from the sections of the respective traction elements S1 and S2, thus releasing the clamping mechanism. The locking assembly A, with the locking elements 1 and 2 still connected to each other, can therefore be freely moved again along the traction elements S1 and S2, particularly in the opposite direction to the movement direction V.

[0067] If the locking elements 1, 2 are pivoted further in the pivot directions -D1, -D2 relative to each other by increased pressure on the actuating surfaces 106, 206, the ramp sections 105, 205 of the two locking elements 1, 2 come into sliding contact with each other. The sliding of the ramp sections 105, 205 against each other results in a displacement movement with a movement component opposite to the original application direction Z. The further pivoting of the locking elements 1, 2 under the influence of the applied actuating forces OF1, OF2 consequently leads not only to the complete pivoting out of the positive locking elements 102, 202 from the recesses 203, 103, but also to a separation of the component bodies 10, 20 opposite to the application direction Z.By pressing on the actuating surfaces 106, 206, not only can the clamping locking of the traction elements S1, S2 be released, but the positive locking between the locking parts 1, 2 can also be released, allowing the component bodies 10, 20 to be separated against the magnetic force exerted by the magnetic elements 1 and 2. The locking parts 1, 2 can thus be completely separated from each other by a user with a single movement.

[0068] In principle, it is not mandatory that the traction elements S1, S2 - as in the version of the Fig. 1A to 37 - is guided perpendicular to the application direction Z on the locking assembly A. It is also possible that at least one or even both of the tensioning elements S1, S2 are guided parallel to the application direction Z. This can be advantageous, for example, in an application where the tensioning elements S1, S2 are formed by webbing.

[0069] In the version of the Fig. 38A to 55, for example, only has the second locking part 2 compared to the first explained version of the Fig. Sections 1A to 37 are designed differently, such that, with interconnected locking parts 1, 2, the sections of the traction elements S1, S2 guided thereon run along the locking assembly A rotated by 90° relative to each other. This is how it runs according to the illustrations of the Fig. 41, Fig. 42, Fig. 43, Fig. 44, Fig. 45, Fig. 46 to Fig. 47 In a starting position of the interconnected locking parts 1, 2, the section of the first tensioning element S1 running along the first locking part 1 – with corresponding orientation of the locking assembly A – runs essentially along a vertical line, while a section of the tensioning element S2 running along the second locking part 2 runs essentially along the horizontal line. The guide channels 104, 204 guiding the tensioning elements S1, S2 on the locking parts 1, 2 thus run essentially perpendicular to each other in the interconnected state of the first and second locking parts 1, 2. In the embodiment variant of the Fig. 38A to 55 are, incidentally, identical components marked with identical reference numerals.

[0070] In particular with reference to the positive engagement of the locking parts 1, 2 in one another in a locking position according to the Fig. 48, Fig. 49, Fig. 50, Fig. 51, Fig. 52, Fig. 53, Fig. 54 to Fig. 55 and the locking of the traction elements S1, S2 by pivoting the locking parts 1, 2 relative to each other about the pivot axis D defined by the mutually engaging guide sections 101, 201, result in no functional difference compared to the embodiment variants described above. Due to the different path of the section of the second traction element S2 guided on the guide channel 204 of the second locking part 2, for example, only a clamping area 102a formed on the positive locking element 102 of the first locking part 1 is designed differently in order to act on the section of the second traction element S2 in the locking position and to be able to clamp the section between the clamping area 102a and an inner wall of the guide channel 204.

[0071] The Fig. 56A to 73 show, on the one hand, an exploded view ( Fig. 57A-57B and 58A-58B), showing an initial position of the first and second locking parts 1,2 ( Fig. 58, Fig. 59, Fig. 60, Fig. 61, Fig. 62, Fig. 63, Fig. 64 to Fig. 65) and showing a locking position of the first and second locking parts 1, 2 ( Fig. 66, Fig. 67, Fig. 68, Fig. 69, Fig. 70, Fig. 71, Fig. 72 to Fig. 73) a further development of the implementation variant of Fig. 1A to 37, in which the positive locking element 202 for the positive locking of the first and second locking parts 1, 2 to one another does not also form the clamping area 202a of the second locking part 2. Rather, in the embodiment variant of Fig. 56A-73 The component structures formed for this purpose on the second locking element 2 differ. Thus, a section with the clamping area 202a projects radially from the component body 20 of the second locking element 2 – with respect to the pivot axis D – via which the first tensioning element S1 can be locked to the first locking element 1. A section for forming the positive locking element 202 projects radially forward in the circumferential direction at a distance around the pivot axis D. The functions of clamping the first tensioning element S1 to the first locking element 1 and the positive locking between the first and second locking elements 1, 2 in the locking position are therefore separated from each other on the component body 20 of the second locking element 2 and are performed by different sections of the component body 20.

[0072] For example, the positive locking element 202 can already engage the edge section 103R on the functional section 100 of the first locking part 1 if the two locking parts 1, 2 have only been pivoted slightly from their initial position towards the locking position, without the clamping area 202a engaging in the recess 103, and in particular without the clamping area 202a already contacting the section of the first traction element S1 guided in the guide channel 104. As can be seen, for example, in the perspective view of the Fig. 86 or the rear view of the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 88, in this embodiment, the clamping area 202a does not necessarily have to engage behind the edge section 103R to provide a positive locking connection between the first and second locking parts 1 and 2, thus securing their connected state. While engagement of the clamping area 202a is possible, it is not mandatory, as the separate positive locking element 202, located in the pivot direction D2, sufficiently engages behind the edge section 103R.

[0073] As explained above, a certain degree of friction between a traction element S1, S2 and the respective functional section 100 or 200 on or in the respective guide channel 104, 204 can be advantageous in order to force the relative displacement of the first and second interconnected locking elements 1, 2 to one another when they move together, thus achieving the locking of the traction elements S1, S2 via the clamping areas 102a, 202a without further, additional user intervention. To increase the corresponding friction and thus the preload of the traction element S1, S2 on an associated locking element 1, 2, a further development, for example, provides for the adjustment of the Fig. 74 for the second traction element S2 a narrowing 2040 within the guide channel 204 of the second locking part 2 (whereby here - as also in the embodiments explained below - variants explained in connection with a locking of the second traction element S2 may alternatively or additionally be provided for a locking of the first traction element S2 and are not shown again separately for the sake of clarity).

[0074] In further training according to the Fig. 75 is the section of the second traction element S2 guided in the guide channel 204 in the direction of the upper opening 204.1 via a deflection area 2041 - compared to the embodiment variant explained above. Fig. 1A to 37 - more strongly deflected, so that a more curved course of the traction element S2 in the guide channel 204 is achieved.

[0075] In further training according to the Fig. 76 is a traction element S2 with a larger diameter b guided in the guide channel 204, so that an outer surface of the traction element S1 rubs more strongly against the inner wall of the guide channel 204.

[0076] During the further education of Fig. 77 a membrane 2042 is provided within the guide channel 204 to locally narrow the guide channel 204.

[0077] In further training according to the Fig. Within the guide channel 204, an elastic preload element in the form of a spring tongue 2043 is formed. This spring tongue 2043 projects into the inner wall of the guide channel 204 and is spring-elastically adjustable against a restoring force towards the inner wall. When a tensile element S2 is guided in the guide channel 204, the spring tongue 2043 presses with its free end against a section of the tensile element S2, thus applying a preload force to it.

[0078] In further training according to the Fig. 79A to 80B, a spring tongue 2043* is also provided within the guide channel 204 of the second locking part 2. This spring tongue 2043* is accessible via the opening in the recess 203, so that in the locking position, it can be acted upon by a clamping area 102b of the first locking part 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the clamping area 102b is formed by a convexly curved section on the positive locking element 102. Via the outer surface of this clamping area 102b, the first locking element 1, in its position pivoted in the direction of rotation D1 (when both locking elements 1, 2 are in the locking position), can press against the spring tongue 2043* and thus achieve a locking clamping of the traction element S2 between the spring tongue 2043* and the opposite inner wall of the guide channel 204. Fig. Figure 79A shows the rear view of the locking assembly A with the first and second locking parts 1, 2 in the initial position. Fig. 79B shows a longitudinal section of the Fig. 79A. The Fig. 80A and Fig. 80B again show in with the Fig. 79A and Fig. 79B matching views the locking assembly A with the two locking parts 1, 2 in the locking position.

[0079] In with the Fig. 79A to 80B, matching views show the Fig. 81A to 82B a further development of the execution variant of Fig. 79A to 81B. Here, a toothed area 20430* is formed on the section of the spring tongue 2043* that is to be brought into contact with the guide channel 204. This allows the engagement of the area of ​​the spring tongue 2043* pressed against the section of the tension member S2 in the locking position of the locking parts 1, 2 to be increased, especially if the tension member S2 is made of a fibrous or textile material.

[0080] However, it is also possible that, instead of the spring tongue 2043, an alternatively designed section is formed in the area of ​​the guide channel 204 of the second locking element 2 or is mounted on the component body 20 of the second locking element 2, which, under the influence of the first locking element 1, which is adjusted relative to the second locking element 2, can be brought into locking, in particular clamping, contact with the second tensioning element 2, without this section being elastically pre-tensioned on the second tensioning element 2. For example, a (flexibly) deformable wall can be provided on the guide channel 204, or the tensioning element S2 can be guided in a (flexibly) deformable sleeve of the second locking element 2.Under the influence of the clamping area 102b of the first locking part 1, a deformation, in particular a crushing of a section of the deformable wall or the deformable sleeve, can then take place in order to clamp the pulling element S2 to the second locking part 2.

[0081] In further training according to the Fig. 83A to 84B, a more outwardly directed, inclined ramp section 2044 is formed at the end of the guide channel 204 that lies in the direction of the upper opening 204.1. The ramp section 2044 imposes a greater deflection on the traction element S2 within the guide channel 204 in order to increase friction or preload between the second locking element 2 and the section of the traction element S2 guided at its functional section 200.

[0082] The Fig. Figures 85A to 89 show another variant of a locking assembly A.

[0083] In the connected state of the locking parts 1, 2 of the design variant of the Fig. In versions 85A to 89, the locking elements 1 and 2, as in the previously described versions, are pivotable relative to each other about a pivot axis D between two relative positions. Components identical to those in the previously described versions are designated with identical reference numerals. The locking assembly A of version 85A to 89 is described in section 85A. Fig. 85A to 89 does not have magnetic elements M1, M2.

[0084] In the version of the Fig. In sections 85A to 89, the first and second locking parts 1, 2 are connected to each other, so that the locking parts 1, 2 are pivotable relative to the pivot axis D, via a bearing pin 108 of the first locking part 1, which physically defines the pivot axis D. The bearing pin 108 can be inserted into a bearing pin opening 208 of the second locking part 2 and locked in place. Thus, the bearing pin 108 has two locking elements 108.1 and 108.2 that are elastically displaceable relative to each other. When the two locking parts 1, 2 are attached, these locking elements are elastically displaceable along the attachment direction Z and snap into the bearing pin opening 208 with end-end locking lugs when the first and second locking parts 1, 2 are fully attached to each other and assume their initial position (see in particular the Fig. 87 and Fig. 88).

[0085] To separate the two locking parts 1, 2 from each other again, the locking parts 108.1 and 108.2 of the bearing pin 108 can be pressed towards each other, so that the locking lugs of the locking parts 108.1 and 108.2 no longer prevent the two locking parts 1, 2 from being pulled away from each other in the opposite direction to the insertion direction Z.

[0086] Even in the version variant of the Fig. Furthermore, as provided in sections 85A to 89, it may be provided that, via cooperating ramp sections on the locking parts 1, 2, the two locking parts 1, 2 can be lifted off from each other and thus separated from each other by pivoting them against each other.

[0087] In a further development of the execution variant of the Fig. 85A to 89 may provide that the interconnected locking parts 1 and 2 are pre-tensioned into their locking position relative to each other by means of a spring element – ​​e.g., in the form of a torsion spring. Under the action of the legs of the torsion spring, the clamping areas 102a and 202a of the two locking parts 1 and 2 are then pre-tensioned towards an opposite inner wall of a guide channel 204 or 104 of the respective other locking part 2 or 1, so that, with a traction element S2 or S1 guided therein, the locking assembly A is immovably fixed to the respective traction element S1, S2. In order to be able to move the locking assembly A with the two locking parts 1, 2 along the traction elements S1, S2, a user must actuate the outer, oppositely facing actuating surfaces 106, 206 and apply actuating forces OF1, OF2.This causes the two locking parts 1 and 2 to pivot in opposite directions -D1 and -D2 against the restoring force applied by the spring element and to be moved into the release position, in which the clamping areas 102a and 202a are each pivoted further or completely out of the respective guide channel 204 or 104. This allows the locking of the traction elements S1, S2 on the locking assembly A to be released.

[0088] The Fig. 90A-90B, 91A-91B and 92A-92B show in with the Fig. 1A-1B, 38A-38B and 56A-56B respectively, agreeing views, further developments of the execution variants of the Fig.1A to 37, 38A to 55, and 56A to 73. In the illustrated further developments, a grip recess 109 or 209 is provided on the component bodies 10 and 20 of the two locking parts 1 and 2. These grip recesses 109 and 209 are each dimensioned such that a user of the locking assembly A can grip the respective locking part 1, 2 with at least one finger (in particular, a thumb) of one hand. This allows, for example, a manual adjusting force to be conveniently introduced into the locking assembly A to adjust the two locking parts 1, 2 relative to each other when the two locking parts 1, 2 have been placed against each other and are connected. Thus, for example, a user with fingers of one hand – e.g.,The thumb is placed on one grip recess 109 or 209 and the index finger of the same hand on the other grip recess 209, 109 – on the locking assembly – to reposition the two locking parts 1, 2 and pull them upwards against the direction of movement V. The counterforce applied by the at least one pulling element S1, S2 causes the locking parts 1, 2 to pivot relative to each other into the non-locking relative position, thus releasing the clamping of the pulling elements S1, S2. The grip recesses 109, 209 facilitate adjustment of the locking parts 1 and 2 relative to each other, without separating the two locking parts 1, 2. Reference symbol list 1 First locking part 10 component bodies 100 Functional section 101 First section of the guide 102 Positive locking element 102a, 102b Clamping area (locking area) 103 recording 103R Edge section 104 Guide channel 104.1, 104.2 Opening 104R Opening edge / Load application area 105 First ramp section (first guide device) 106 Area of ​​activity 108 bearing journals 108.1, 108.2 Latching part 109 Recessed handle 2 Second locking part 20 component bodies 200 Functional section 201 Second Leadership Section 202 Positive locking element 202a Clamping area (locking area) 203 recording 203R Edge section 204 Guide channel 204.1, 204.2 Opening 204R Opening edge / Load application area 2040 narrowing 2041 Deflection area 2042 Membran 2043, 2043* Spring tongue (preload element) 20430* Dental area 2044 Ramp area 205 Second ramp section (second guide device) 206 Area of ​​activity 207 bearing journals 207.1, 207.2 Latching part 208 Bearing pin opening 209 Recessed handle A locking assembly B1, B2 Load / Tensile force b diameter D Swivel axis D1, D2 Swivel direction F1, F2 holding force / tensile forces K1, K2 Extension direction on clamping side M1 First magnetic element M2 Second magnetic element OF1, OF2 Actuating force S1, S2 shoelaces (pulling aids) V Direction of movement Z Direction of application

Claims

Locking assembly for locking two traction elements (S1, S2), comprising a first locking part (1) and a second locking part (2), wherein the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to and connected with one another, and wherein the first locking part (1) has a first functional section (100) for guiding a first traction element (S1) on the first locking part (1) and the second locking part (2) has a second functional section (200) for guiding a second traction element (S2) on the second locking part (2), characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are pivotable relative to each other in a connected state between at least two relative positions, wherein the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are jointly attached to the first and second traction elements (S1, S2) in at least one of the relative positions.S2) are displaceable along and in another relative position the first locking element (1) is provided for locking the second traction element (S2) to the second locking element (2) and the second locking element (2) is provided for locking the first traction element (S1) to the first locking element (1), whereby the locking assembly (A) is at least restrained against displacement along the first and second traction elements (S1, S2). Locking assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to one another along an attachment direction (Z) and the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be pivoted relative to each other about a pivot axis (D) running parallel to the attachment direction (Z) in the connected state. Locking assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first locking part (1) has a first guide section (101) and the second locking part (2) has a second guide section (201) and the first and second guide sections (101, 201) can be connected to each other by attaching the first and second locking parts (1, 2), wherein a guide path is defined over the connected first and second guide sections (101, 201) along which the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be pivoted relative to each other in the connected state. Locking assembly according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a locking area (102a) of the first locking part (1), which is provided for locking the second traction element (S2), is provided in the connected state for engagement in a guide channel (204) of the functional section (200) of the second locking part (2), which is provided for guiding a section of the second traction element (S2) through the second functional section (200), and / or a locking area (202a) of the second locking part (2), which is provided for locking the first traction element (S1), is provided in the connected state for engagement in a guide channel (104) of the functional section (100) of the first locking part (1), which is provided for guiding a section of the first traction element (S1) through the first functional section (100). Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a locking area (102a) of the first locking part (1), which is provided for locking the second traction element (S2), is designed as a clamping area (102a) via which a section of the second traction element (S2) can be clamped to the second locking part (2), and / or a locking area (202a) of the second locking part (2), which is provided for locking the first traction element (S1), is designed as a clamping area (202a) via which a section of the first traction element (S1) can be clamped to the first locking part (1). Locking assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that a guide for the second traction element (S2) is provided on the second locking element (2) via the second functional section (200) of the second locking element (2), wherein the guide, in the connected state of the first and second locking elements (1, 2), in conjunction with the second traction element (S2) locked on the second locking element (2) via the clamping area (102a), causes the first and second locking elements (1, 2) to pivot relative to each other, wherein the pivoting increases a clamping force applied by the clamping area (102a) for locking the second traction element (S2) when the second traction element (S2) is subjected to a tensile force (B2). Locking assembly according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that a guide for the first traction element (S1) is provided on the first locking element (1) via the first functional section (100) of the first locking element (1), wherein the guide, in the connected state of the first and second locking elements (1, 2), in conjunction with the first traction element (S1) locked on the first locking element (1) via the clamping area (202a), causes the first and second locking elements (1, 2) to pivot relative to each other, wherein the pivoting increases a clamping force applied by the clamping area (202a) for locking the first traction element (S1) when the first traction element (S1) is subjected to a tensile force (B1). Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first locking part (1) has at least one first magnetic element (M1) and the second locking part (2) has at least one second magnetic element (M2) and the first and second magnetic elements (M1, M2) interact magnetically attracting each other to assist the first and second locking parts (1, 2) in assuming the connected state when the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are placed against each other. Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in the connected state, the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be pivoted relative to each other from a first relative position to a second relative position by a common displacement of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) along the first and second tension elements (S1, S2), and thereby the first tension element (S1) can be locked to the first locking part (1) via a locking area (202a) of the second locking part (2), and the second tension element (S2) can be locked to the second locking part (2) via a locking area (102a) of the first locking part (1). Locking assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that the common displacement takes place in a displacement direction (V) and the second functional section (200) of the second locking part (2) has a load application area (204R) which contacts the second traction element (S2) at a section of the second traction element (S2) that is not parallel to the displacement direction (V) and the first functional section (100) of the first locking part (1) has a load application area (104R) which contacts the first traction element (S1) at a section of the first traction element (S1) that is not parallel to the displacement direction (V), such that during the common displacement, at least one adjusting force can be introduced into the locking assembly (A) by the interaction of the load application areas (104R, 204R) with the first and second traction elements (S1, S2), which leads to an adjustment of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) in the second relative position leads. A locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are in a starting position relative to each other after being attached to one another, which corresponds to a first relative position, and are adjustable relative to each other into a locking position, which corresponds to a second relative position, wherein the first tension element (S1) can be locked in the locking position via a locking area (202a) of the second locking part (2) on the first locking part (1), and the second tension element (S2) can be locked in the locking position via a locking area (102a) of the first locking part (1) on the second locking part (2), and wherein at least one positive locking element (102, 202) on one locking part (1, 2) of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) is positively locked in a receptacle (203, 103) on the other locking part. (2, 1) of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) is included. Locking assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that the at least one positive locking element (102, 202) engages behind an edge section (103R, 203R) on the receptacle (103, 203) in the locking position and blocks the first and second locking parts (1, 2) against being removed from each other. Locking assembly according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the first locking part (1, 2) is adjustable for adjustment from the initial position to the locking position along a first pivot direction (D1) relative to the second locking part (2) and the at least one positive locking element (102, 202) already engages positively in the receptacle (203, 103) in the initial position, so that the first locking part (1) can be adjusted beyond the initial position relative to the second locking part (2) along a second pivot direction (-D1) opposite to the first pivot direction (D1) in order to be able to separate the first and second locking parts (1, 2) from each other again. Locking assembly according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the at least one positive locking element (102) is provided on the first locking part (1) and the receptacle (203) is provided on the second functional section (200) of the second locking part (2) and the receptacle (203) has an opening through which a section of the traction element (S2) and / or a section (2043*) of the second locking part (2) contacting the traction element (S2) is accessible for locking by the locking area (102a) of the first locking part (1). Locking assembly according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the at least one positive locking element (102) is provided on the first locking part (1) and has the locking area (102a). Locking assembly according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to one another along an attachment direction (Z) and, via at least one guide device (105, 205) on one of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) in conjunction with the other locking part (2, 1), a displacement movement of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) relative to each other with a movement component transverse to the attachment direction (Z) can be generated when the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are attached to one another, so that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) assume the initial position in the connected state. Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are pivotable in opposite directions to each other in the connected state in order to be able to separate the first and second locking parts (1, 2) from each other again. Locking assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be pivoted relative to each other by two fingers of a user's hand in order to be able to separate the first and second locking parts (1, 2) from each other again. Locking assembly according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are in an initial position relative to each other after being attached to each other, which corresponds to a first relative position, and are pivotable into a locking position relative to each other, which corresponds to a second relative position, wherein the first and second traction elements (S1, S2) can be locked onto the first and second locking parts (1, 2) in the locking position and the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be pivoted out of the locking position relative to each other in order to release the locking of the first and second traction elements (S1, S2). Locking assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are pivotable from the locking position relative to each other, in particular in opposite directions to each other, into a release position in which the locking of the first and second tension elements (S1, S2) is released and the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are displaceable along the first and second tension elements (S1, S2) in the connected state, and are pivotable from the release position further relative to each other, in particular in opposite directions to each other, in order to separate the first and second locking parts (1, 2) from each other. Locking assembly according to one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to one another along an attachment direction (Z) and, in the connected state of the first and second locking parts (1, 2), a displacement movement of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) relative to each other with a movement component opposite to the attachment direction (Z) can be generated via at least one guide device (105, 205) on one of the first and second locking parts (1, 2) in conjunction with the other locking part (2, 1) when the first and second locking parts (1, 2) are to be separated from each other. Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second locking parts (1, 2) can be attached to one another along an application direction (Z) and a guide for the first traction element (S1) is provided on the first locking part via the first functional section (100) of the first locking part (1), which runs substantially perpendicular or substantially parallel to the application direction (Z), and / or a guide for the second traction element (S2) is provided on the second locking part via the second functional section (200) of the second locking part (2), which runs substantially perpendicular or substantially parallel to the application direction (Z). Locking assembly according to claim 22, characterized in that guides for the first and second traction elements (S1, S2) are provided on the first and second functional sections (100, 200), which are mirror-symmetrical to each other in the connected state. Locking assembly according to claim 23, characterized in that guides for the traction elements (S1, S2) are provided on the functional sections (100, 200) which are not mirror-symmetric to each other in the connected state. Locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking assembly (A) is provided for locking at least one traction element (S1, S2) designed as a shoelace or webbing.

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