Quick-release system for a bulletproof vest

Abstract

The QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST relates to devices for fastening and unfastening vests and consists of two parts: an outer element having a channel with a groove and an inner element configured to slide inside the outer element, wherein the rod is also adapted for attachment to clothing. The inner element is equipped with a locking element, which is part of the rod and is configured to bend, while the outer element has a corresponding groove for accommodating the locking element in the locked position of the device. The device provides improved ease of use and speed of fastening-unfastening under difficult conditions.

Description

[0001] QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST

[0002] The utility model relates to protective vests, in particular to devices for fastening and unfastening vests, and may be used both as a standard fastener and for quick release of a vest during emergency and hazardous situations.

[0003] A clothing element is known, in particular a vest element (patent DE102009053290, published 2011-06-30), which has openings for straps to pass through, is made in the form of a hook-and-loop mechanism, and also includes horizontal locking mechanisms preventing accidental release.

[0004] A disadvantage of this device is the inconvenience of use due to the long time required for fastening or unfastening, especially under extreme conditions, for example in darkness.

[0005] The closest prior art to the claimed utility model in terms of technical essence, purpose, and achieved result is a fastening-unfastening apparatus for clothing (U.S. Patent US 2014 / 0332572), consisting of two parts: an outer element having a channel with a groove, open from at least one end and adapted for attachment to clothing, and a rod configured to slide inside the C-shaped element, wherein the rod is also adapted for attachment to clothing.

[0006] According to this known technical solution, the C-shaped element is provided with a flexible locking clip, which is part of the outer element and is located in the middle, allowing the release tongue to be bent in order to disengage the outer element and the rod or to lock them together.

[0007] A disadvantage of this known technical solution is the inconvenience of operation, especially under extreme conditions, due to the difficulty of bending two locking elements, which requires considerable force applied at a required angle, making it sufficiently difficult conditions, for example under insufficient lighting orother inconvenient conditions. This is because the locking element is part of the outer element, and to bend it, it is necessary to overcome resistance forces on both sides.

[0008] The utility model aims to improve the ease of use of the device due to a new lock design that allows quick disengagement of the device both under normal conditions and during extreme situations.

[0009] This objective is achieved in that the QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST consists of two parts: an outer part having a channel with a groove, open from at least one end and adapted for attachment to clothing, and a rod configured to slide inside the outer part, wherein the rod is also adapted for attachment to clothing.

[0010] According to the invention, the rod is equipped with a locking element, which is part of the rod and is made with the possibility of bending, while the outer part has a corresponding groove for accommodating the locking element in the locked position of the device.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the locking element includes at least one opening for passing a rope, cord, or another flexible element through it.

[0012] According to another embodiment of the utility model, the locking elements are made with the possibility of changing their position (rotating) when pressed by fingers.

[0013] The utility model provides improved ease of use of the device due to the new lock design, which allows the device to be quickly disengaged both under normal conditions and under extreme conditions, because the arrangement of the locking element on the rod makes it more convenient and faster to bend for releasing the device, since no great effort is required, especially when the locking element is additionally provided with a rope. It is sufficient merely to pull the rope or another flexible element placed in the openings of the locking element, and it easily comes out of the groove in the outer part.The essence of the utility model is illustrated in the drawings, where:

[0014] • Fig. 1 shows a general top view of the fastening-unfastening device in the locked position;

[0015] • Fig. 2 shows a side view of the device;

[0016] • Fig. 3 shows an end view of the device;

[0017] • Fig. 4 shows the outer part;

[0018] • Fig. 5 shows an axonometric view.

[0019] Figures 6-10 show the inner part from different angles.

[0020] Figures 11—14 show the outer part from different angles.

[0021] Figures 15-18 show the inner part from different angles in the case of implementing the upper fastening device of a bulletproof vest using the invention.

[0022] Figures 19-22 show the outer part with the inner part placed therein in the case of implementing the upper fastening device of a bulletproof vest using the invention.

[0023] Figures 23-25 show the outer part from different angles in the case of implementing the upper fastening device of a bulletproof vest using the invention.

[0024] Figures 26-28 show the placement of the cord (rope) on the inner part.

[0025] Figures 29-31 show the arrangement of the device on the bulletproof vest.

[0026] The bulletproof vest fastening and release device consists of two parts: a C-shaped element 1 (outer part), having a channel 2 with a groove 3, open from at least one end and adapted for attachment to clothing, and an inner part 4 configured to be placed inside the outer part 1, wherein the inner part 4 is also adapted for attachment to clothing.

[0027] The rod 4 is equipped with locking elements 5, which are elements of the inner part 4 and are configured to change their position for disengaging the inner part fromthe outer part by rotating (bending) when pressed by fingers or by pulling a cord (rope).

[0028] The outer part 1 includes corresponding grooves 6 for accommodating the locking elements 5 in the locked position of the device (see Figs. 1-4).

[0029] At least one opening 7 is formed in the inner part between the locking elements 5 for passing a rope, cord, or another flexible element 8 through it (see Figs. 1-3).

[0030] The device operates as follows.

[0031] The arrangement of the locking elements on the rod allows them to be bent more conveniently and quickly to disengage the device without significant effort by pulling the rope attached to the locking element or by pressing the locking elements with fingers, whereby the locking elements easily come out of the grooves formed in the outer part.

[0032] Conversely, to connect the outer element and the locking element together, it is sufficient simply to insert the inner part into the groove of the outer part so that the locking elements formed on the inner part occupy their position in the grooves of the outer part.

[0033] A positive feature is that opening is possible in both directions, which simplifies opening, especially under extreme conditions.

[0034] Thus, the utility model provides improved ease of use of the device due to a new lock design that allows the device to be quickly disengaged both under normal and extreme conditions.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST consisting of two parts: an outer part having a channel with a groove, open from at least one end and adapted for attachment to clothing, and an inner part configured for fixation inside the outer part, wherein the inner part is also adapted for attachment to clothing, characterized in that the inner part is equipped with locking elements formed as elements of the inner part and capable of bending (rotation), while the outer part has corresponding grooves for accommodating the locking elements in the locked position of the device.

2. The QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one opening is formed between the locking elements on the inner part for passing a rope, cord, or another flexible element through it.

3. The QUICK-RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A BULLETPROOF VEST according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking elements are configured to change their position (rotate) when pressed by fingers.

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