Ratchet buckle with locking mechanism
US9155359B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/146
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ratchet buckle system including an elongate adjustment strap having a plurality of inclined teeth transverse to a length of the strap. A ratchet mechanism is provided for engaging the teeth of the adjustment strap. The ratchet mechanism has a lever having a first end for actuating the ratchet mechanism and a distal end having an adjustment pawl for selectively engaging the teeth of the adjustment strap. The lever is pivotally mounted on a first axis transverse to the adjustment strap. A release mechanism having a release button lever is recessed in an opening in the first end of the lever and a locking pawl distal from the release button adjacent the adjustment pawl of the lever. The release button lever is pivotally mounted on a second axis transverse to the adjustment strap for locking engagement of the locking pawl and teeth of the adjustment strap.
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