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WO2001095755A1
WO2001095755A1 PCT/NZ2001/000109 NZ0100109W WO0195755A1 WO 2001095755 A1 WO2001095755 A1 WO 2001095755A1 NZ 0100109 W NZ0100109 W NZ 0100109W WO 0195755 A1 WO0195755 A1 WO 0195755A1
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buckle
latch
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Peter Wilcock
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Exactus Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B11/00—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts
    • A44B11/25—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts
    • A44B11/2503—Safety buckles
    • A44B11/2569—Safety measures
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/40—Buckles
    • Y10T24/4072—Pivoted lever

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  • the present invention relates to a buckle for fastening straps.
  • the invention relates to a buckle suitable for fastening portions of a seat belt together.
  • Buckles are used in a wide range of applications for securing straps in desired positions. Typically, these buckles require a user to thread a strap through slots in the buckle, which can be a somewhat laborious process. They can also cause damage to the straps.
  • Lever action type buckles may also be used to secure two sections of strap together.
  • One strap is permanently secured to the buckle.
  • An end of the other strap is fed through a gap between the buckle and a cam surface.
  • This type of buckle requires one strap to be fixed to the buckle and the other strap to be threaded into the buckle.
  • US5,964,927 discloses a buckle for securing portions of a dog leash together. Two hingedly connected portions are secured together by a screw. Holding down screws (1 7) are required to provide sufficient restraining force. It is time consuming to adjust the buckle for use and tools are required. The buckle also places uneven stress on the belts, which can damage them.
  • DT2359-31 0 discloses fastening elements for a bra.
  • the fastening elements secure a strap thereto by enclosing it within two hingable parts. Such an arrangement is not suitable for restraining belts which undergo considerable loads and the serrated edges may damage such belts.
  • a buckle including: a first part hingedly connected to a second part, wherein the first part has a cavity formed therein dimensioned to accommodate at least part of the second part so as to clamp a belt between the parts in a diverted path when closed; and a locking arrangement to secure the free ends of the parts together when closed.
  • the locking arrangement preferably includes a latch provided on the free end of the second part which engages with the free end of the first part when closed.
  • the latch may include a tab extending from it to facilitate disengagement of the latch from the first part.
  • the first and second parts are preferably arranged so that the latch is biased outwardly from the second part as the latch engages with the first part and springs inwardly to engage a catch when the parts have been brought together.
  • the first part preferably has side walls defining the cavity wherein the side walls have recessed portions to position straps therein.
  • the second part When a belt is retained in the cavity by the second part it preferably assumes a substantially U-shaped path.
  • the second part preferably includes a clip to retain the belt.
  • the hinge connection between the first and second parts is preferably formed by projections from the second part which engage with seats in the first part to form a hinge.
  • Figure 1 shows a bottom perspective view of the first and second parts of a buckle according to a first embodiment prior to assembly.
  • Figure 2 shows an underside view of the buckle of figure 1 with the components assembled in an open configuration.
  • Figure 3 shows a top perspective view of the assembled buckle shown in figure 2.
  • Figure 4 shows a top perspective view of the buckle of figures 2 to 3 partially closed upon a strap.
  • Figure 5 shows the buckle of figures 2 to 4 when fully engaged with a strap.
  • Figure 6 shows a top perspective view of the buckle shown in figures 2 to 5.
  • Figure 7 shows a top perspective view of the buckle of figures 2 to 6 in the open configuration.
  • Figure 8 shows a side view of the buckle of figures 2 to 7.
  • Figure 9 shows a bottom view of the buckle of figures 2 to 8.
  • Figure 10 shows an end view of the buckle of figures 2 to 9.
  • Figure 1 1 shows a bottom perspective view of the buckle of figures 2-10 in a closed configuration.
  • Figure 1 2 shows a bottom perspective view of a buckle according to a second embodiment in an open configuration.
  • Figure 1 3 shows the buckle of figure 1 2 in a closed configuration.
  • Figure 14 shows a bottom view of the buckle of figures 1 2 and 1 3 in a closed configuration.
  • Figure 1 5 shows a cross-sectional view along the line A-A of figure 14.
  • Figure 1 6 shows a perspective underside view of a buckle according to a third embodiment in its open position.
  • Figure 1 7 shows a perspective underside view of the buckle of figure 1 6 in its closed position.
  • Figure 1 8 shows a top perspective view of the buckle shown in figure 1 6 and 1 7.
  • Figure 1 9 shows a top plan view of the buckle shown in figures 1 6 to 1 8.
  • Figure 20 shows a sectional view of the buckle shown in figures 1 6 to 1 9 along line A-A.
  • Figure 21 shows a side view of a buckle shown in figures 1 6 to 20.
  • Figure 22 shows an end view of the buckle shown in figure 1 6 to 21 .
  • Figure 23 shows one possible use of the buckle of the invention to secure a car seat to the seat of a vehicle.
  • the buckle consists of a first part 1 and a second part 2.
  • the second part 2 has projections 3 which engage in corresponding seats 4 to form a hinge connection between the first and second parts.
  • the seats 4 are preferably dimensioned so that the projections 3 "snap lock" into their respective seats.
  • Figure 2 shows the buckle in its assembled open state with projections 3 engaged within seats 4.
  • Walls 1 3 and 14 define a cavity 1 5 therebetween.
  • the second part is in the form of an arm which is moveable from the open configuration shown in figure 3 to a closed configuration shown in figure 5.
  • straps 5 and 6 are overlaid on top of first part 1 when the buckle is in the open configuration (see figure 3). Arm 2 is then rotated about first part 1 to the position shown in figure 5 so that arm 2 forces the straps into cavity 1 5 and clamps the straps with respect to the buckle. The straps are forced into a substantially "U” shaped path that assists in restraining them.
  • arm 2 includes a latch 7 at its free end having a pawl 8 adapted to engage with an edge 9 of the first part 1 in the closed position.
  • pawl 8 As the first and second parts are urged together pawl 8 is biased outwardly. When the first and second parts are closed together pawl 8 springs back to engage with edge 9.
  • Figure 9 shows pawl 8 when engaged with edge 9. In this way the first and second parts are retained in the closed configuration when pawl 8 is engaged with edge 9. To release the buckle tab 10 is pushed outwardly from the buckle so that pawl 8 is released from edge 9 and arm 2 can pivot back to the open position.
  • Surface formations 1 1 may be provided on arm 2 or surface formations 1 2 may be provided on first part 1 to provide additional resistance to movement of the straps, although sufficient resistance may be obtained without such formations.
  • the buckle is effective to secure straps together or to retain the buckle in fixed relation to a strap.
  • the four changes in direction the straps undergo about the arm 2 assist in restraining relative movement of the straps.
  • the buckle of the second embodiment consists of a first part 21 and a second part 22.
  • the second part 22 is in the form of an arm hingedly connected to first part 21 and having a latch 23 provided at the free end of arm 22.
  • arm 22 has projections 24 which engage in axially extended seats 25.
  • the axially extended seats allow movement of the second part 22 relative to the first part 21 in the longitudinal directions shown by arrow M in figure 1 5.
  • buckle of this embodiment straps are placed across the top surface of the buckle, as in the previous embodiment, and arm 22 is rotated 1 80° to the closed position shown in figure 1 3.
  • Projection 26 is initially located to the right of edge 27 when arm 22 is in the closed position.
  • a user then urges latch 23 towards the body of the buckle so that projection 26 engages recess 28.
  • To unfasten the buckle latch 23 is moved away from the body (by pushing area 23a of the buckle) and rotated back to the open position shown in figure 1 2.
  • a buckle according to a third embodiment is shown. Again, a second part 40 is hingedly connected to a first part 41 . Side walls 42 and 43 define a cavity 44 therebetween.
  • a clip 45 is provided on second part 40 to hold a belt therein.
  • a belt is inserted within clip 45 and the first and second parts are brought together to a closed position as shown in figure 1 7.
  • Latch 46 is biased outwardly by the end 47 of first part 41 as the first and second parts are forced together.
  • pawl 48 of latch 46 is received by catch 49.
  • Clip 45 also serves to retain the buckle with the belt should it open during an impact (note that the seatbelt will still restrain the seat in an impact even if the buckle fails).
  • FIG 23 the manner in which the buckle may be used is shown.
  • a child's car seat 30 is placed upon a car seat 31 .
  • Seat belt portions 32 and 33 are secured to a buckle 34 to retain the child seat 30 in position.
  • a buckle of the invention 35 is used to secure belts 32 and 33 together.
  • the straps 32 and 33 are placed within clip 45 and the first and second parts are brought together into a closed position.
  • the belts 32 and 33 are forced between second part 40 and walls 42 and 43 to restrain relative movement between the straps.
  • the diverted U-shaped path makes it difficult for belt portions to move relative to one another. This arrangement means that the car seat is maintained securely in the correct position. Without buckle 35, straps 32 to 33 allow movement unless an impact load is applied. This can lead to mispositioning on the seat and inconvenience as children are placed in and removed from the car seat 30.
  • the buckles described above are preferably formed of glass filled nylon.
  • both parts are formed of glass filled nylon consisting of 14% glass and 86% nylon.
  • the first portion could contain a lower percentage of glass or could be formed of ABS plastics or die caste metal.
  • the buckle of the invention provides a construction that is simple and easy to use.
  • the design is simple and may be produced by mass production techniques such as injection moulding, casting etc.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une boucle à première partie (1) reliée pivotante à une seconde partie (2) pour la fixation de sangles (5, 6); la première partie (1) comporte une cavité recevant à la fois une portion de la seconde partie (2) et les sangles (5, 6), et elle comporte également un loquet pour maintenir jointes les extrémités libres des première et seconde parties.
PCT/NZ2001/000109 2000-06-15 2001-06-14 Boucle Ceased WO2001095755A1 (fr)

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NZ505206A NZ505206A (en) 2000-06-15 2000-06-15 A buckle for use with seatbelts

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