Retaining mechanism for buckle and buckle release system
US8695182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/45654
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a retaining mechanism for a buckle and buckle release system. The buckle release system is locked or unlocked via a manual release lever. A locking lever overlies the manual release lever and protects against the unintended release of the buckle. The retaining mechanism provides a further degree of protection. It includes a retaining bar that is pivotally interconnected to the locking lever. The retaining mechanism has a closed orientation wherein the locking lever cannot be actuated. The retaining mechanism can only be opened via a two part motion. First, the retaining bar is pivoted with respect to the locking lever. Second, the retaining bar and the locking lever are rotated together to permit access to the underlying manual release lever.
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