HARNESS BUCKLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Title:

HARNESS BUCKLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2002089626

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

A buckle has a first outer plate (111), a second outer plate (112), and at least one intermediate plate (130) sandwiched therebetween. Opposing first and second pawls (158, 159) are pivotally mounted between the first outer plate (111) and the second outer plate (112), with respective force receiving portions projecting outward beyond a perimeter defined by the first outer plate (111) and the second outer plate (112) and extending away from one another. Respective latching portions are disposed between the first and second outer plates (111, 112) and extending toward one another. First and second springs (160) are interconnected between the at least one intermediate plate (130) and respective pawls (158, 159). A catch (170) has a strap supporting portion (177) that is sized and configured for connection to a strap and a distal portion (171) that is sized and configured for insertion between the pawls (158, 159) and engagement between the latching portions.

Inventors:

CASEBOLT SCOTT C
AUSTIN BARRY J

Application Number:

PCT/US2002/015044

Publication Date:

May 30, 2003

Filing Date:

May 10, 2002

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

DB IND INC (US)

International Classes:

A44B11/25; (IPC1-7): A44B11/25; A44B11/26

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