EP3449754A1 - Bandverbindungssysteme mit verbindbaren bandabfangenden verbindern - Google Patents

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EP3449754A1
EP3449754A1 EP18189886.7A EP18189886A EP3449754A1 EP 3449754 A1 EP3449754 A1 EP 3449754A1 EP 18189886 A EP18189886 A EP 18189886A EP 3449754 A1 EP3449754 A1 EP 3449754A1
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Scott D. Kolasa
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    • 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
    • A44B11/2546—Details
    • A44B11/2553—Attachment of buckle to strap
    • A44B11/2557—Attachment of buckle to strap with strap length adjustment
    • 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
    • A44B11/2592—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle
    • A44B11/2596—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle the movement being transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strap or chain
    • 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
    • A44B11/2592—Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/04—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
    • A45F3/047—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders with adjustable fastenings for the shoulder straps or waist belts

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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to linkable strap-retaining connectors that are configured to couple together to form strap linking systems.
  • a known connector for straps is disclosed in US patent 8,407,866 , entitled Foldable Attachment Clip" (the "866 Patent”), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the 866 Patent discloses a foldable attachment assembly including a receiving body portion having a hollow interior and a slotted opening extending along a length that receives and retains a crossbar of a stirrup connection portion.
  • the crossbar of the stirrup connection portion is adapted for press-fit insertion through the slotted opening which opens into a retention pocket at the interior of the body portion.
  • the receiving body portion and the stirrup connection portion can rotate relative to one another about an axis defined generally by the crossbar within the retention pocket.
  • the clip Upon application of a tensioning force, the clip is substantially straightened and the receiving body pulls tight against the crossbar in a secure relation.
  • a strap-retaining connector that includes a strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a strap, and a connector coupling portion that is configured to removably couple the strap-retaining connector to at least one other strap-retaining connector.
  • the connector coupling portion includes at least one attachment coupler that is configured to secure the strap-retaining connector to the at least one strap-retaining connector.
  • the connector coupling portion is positioned along at least one perimeter edge of the strap-retaining connector.
  • the connector coupling portion includes a first attachment coupler, and a second attachment coupler that is complementary to the first attachment coupler.
  • the first attachment coupler is configured to removably couple to another second attachment coupler of the at least one other strap-retaining connector
  • the second attachment coupler is configured to removably couple to another first attachment coupler of the at least one other strap-retaining connector.
  • the first attachment coupler may include a coupling groove defined between a first clamping wall and a second a clamping wall.
  • the second attachment coupler may include an outer panel coupled to a main body by an extension beam. At least one channel is defined between the outer panel and the main body. For example, a first channel may be above the extension beam between the outer panel and an inner surface of the main body, and a second channel may be below the extension beam between the outer panel and the inner surface of the main body.
  • the strap-retaining connector may be sized and shaped the same as the at least one other strap-retaining connector.
  • the strap-retaining connector may be sized and shaped differently than the at least one other strap-retaining connector.
  • the connector coupling portion may extend from at least one end of the strap-retaining portion.
  • the connector coupling portion may extend from at least one side of the strap-retaining portion.
  • Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a strap-retaining system that includes a first strap-retaining connector including a first strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a first strap, and a first connector coupling portion.
  • a second strap retaining connector includes a second strap-retaining portion that is configured to adjustably retain a second strap, and a second connector coupling portion that removably couples to the first connector coupling portion.
  • Embodiments of the present relate generally to structures that are configured to operatively join straps or similar structures such as ropes, cords, webbing or the like (collectively "straps").
  • a linkable strap-retaining connector is configured to be linked to one or more complementary linkable strap-retaining strap connectors to establish an adjoined strap linking system that operatively connects multiple straps or similar structures at a common location.
  • the adjoined strap-retaining connectors in a linked state, may operate as a sternum connection for a backpack or the like engaging straps from different sides.
  • the strap-retaining connector provides a linkable connector element including a strap adjuster and attachment couplers that can be mated in adjoining relation to one another such that the strap-retaining connector may be coupled to one or more other strap-retaining connectors via complementary attachment couplers.
  • a linkable connector element including a strap adjuster and attachment couplers that can be mated in adjoining relation to one another such that the strap-retaining connector may be coupled to one or more other strap-retaining connectors via complementary attachment couplers.
  • multiple strap-retaining connectors may be attached to different straps and joined together at a common location while still permitting operative length adjustment of the straps.
  • the mating attachment between the strap-retaining connectors may be easily reversed to facilitate repetitive connection and disconnection by a user as desired.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective end view of a strap-retaining connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the strap-retaining connector 100 is a slider that is configured to adjustably retain a portion of a strap.
  • the strap-retaining connector 100 includes a strap-retaining portion 104 and a connector coupling portion 106.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 may extend to a first end of the strap-retaining connector 100, and the connector coupling portion 106 may extend to an opposite second end of the strap-retaining connector 100.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 may be at a center of the strap-retaining connector 100, and the connector coupling portion 106 extends on sides of the strap-retaining portion 104.
  • the strap-retaining connector 100 may include a central strap-retaining portion 104 with a first connector coupling portion 106 extending from a first end (or first side) of the strap-retaining portion 104, and a second connector coupling portion 106 extending from an opposite second end (or second side) of the strap-retaining portion 104.
  • a first connector coupling portion 106 may extend from a first end of the strap-retaining portion 104, a second connector coupling portion 106 may extend from a first side of the strap-retaining portion 104, a third connector coupling portion 106 may extend from a second end of the strap-retaining portion 104, and a fourth connector coupling portion 106 may extend from a second side of the strap-retaining portion 104.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 provides a strap adjuster that is configured to allow a strap to be loosened and tightened, as desired.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 is configured to adjustably retain a strap.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 may include a sew bar that may be used to attach an item in a fixed relation, if desired.
  • the connector coupling portion 106 allows the strap-retaining connector 100 to attach to one or more additional strap-retaining connectors to provide a strap linking system. Accordingly, the strap-retaining connectors 100 according to embodiments of the present disclosure allow for standard strap adjustment functionality while also allowing for two or more strap-retaining connectors 100 to be removably locked together at a desired location.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 includes an end beam 108 connected to opposed lateral beams 110 that, in turn, connect to a barrier wall 112 that is integral with the connector coupling portion 106.
  • a fixed strap bar 114 may extend between the lateral beams 110 between the end beam 108 and the barrier wall 112.
  • a clamp bar 116 may extend between the lateral beams 110 between the end beam 108 and the strap bar 114.
  • the clamp bar 116 may be moveable, while the strap bar 114 is fixed.
  • the clamp bar 116 may be fixed, while the strap bar 114 is moveable. In at least one other embodiment, both the strap bar 114 and the clamp bar 116 may be moveable.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 may not include one or both of the strap bar 114 and the clamp bar 116.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 is configured to slidably retain a portion of a strap within strap channels 118, 120, and/or 122 defined between the end beam 108, the lateral beams 110, the strap bar 114, the clamp bar 116, and the barrier wall 112.
  • the strap-retaining portion 104 provides a strap adjuster that is configured to allow an operative length of a strap to be adjusted therein and/or therethrough.
  • the first attachment coupler 136 may include a coupling groove 140 (for example, a slot) between a clamping wall 142 laterally extending from the first surface 126 and a clamping wall 144 laterally extending from the second surface 128.
  • the second attachment coupler 138 may include an outer panel 146 (for example, a tab, finger, arm, or the like) laterally extending from the main body 124 by an extension beam 148.
  • a first channel 150 is above the extension beam 148 between the outer panel 146 and an inner surface 152 of the main body 124, and a second channel (not shown in Figure 1 ) is below the extension beam 148 between the outer panel 146 and the inner surface 152 of the main body 124.
  • the connector coupling portion 106 is configured to couple the strap-retaining connector 100 to another strap retaining connector (not shown in Figure 1 ).
  • the connector coupling portion 106 may include both the first attachment coupler 136 and the reciprocal or complementary second attachment coupler 138, in contrast to a buckle assembly having a separable male buckle member and a female buckle member, in which the different male buckle member and the female buckle member each includes only one type of buckle interface (but not both interfaces).
  • Figure 2 illustrates a perspective end lateral view of the strap-retaining connector 100.
  • the coupling groove 140 between the clamping wall 142 and the clamping wall 144 may include an open end 160 at the end wall 134, and an opposite end 162 proximate to the barrier wall 112.
  • Opposed locking protuberances 164 and 166 may extend from the clamping walls 142 and 144, respectively, proximate to the end 162.
  • the first channel 150 and the second channel 151 of the second attachment coupler 138 may include open ends 170 and 171 at the end wall 134.
  • One or more locking protuberances 172 may extend into the first channel 150 and/or the second channel 151 proximate to the barrier wall 112.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a simplified end view of the first attachment coupler 136, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the coupling groove 140 is defined between the clamping wall 142 laterally extending from the first surface 126 and the clamping wall 144 laterally extending from the second surface 128.
  • the first attachment coupler 136 is configured to slidably receive and removably retain a reciprocal and complementary second attachment coupler of another strap-retaining connector.
  • the coupling groove 140, the first clamping wall 142, and the second clamping wall 144 may be sized and shaped differently than shown.
  • the first attachment coupler 136 may include only one of the first clamping wall 142 or the second clamping wall 144.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a simplified end view of the second attachment coupler 138, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the outer panel 146 laterally extends from the main body 124 via the extension beam 148.
  • the first channel 150 is above the extension beam 148 between the outer panel 146 and the inner surface 152 of the main body 124, and the second channel 151 is below the extension beam 148 between the outer panel 146 and the inner surface 152 of the main body 124.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a perspective view of a strap linking system 200 including a first strap-retaining connector 100a removably coupled to a second strap-retaining connector 100b, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the first strap-retaining connector 100a and the second strap-retaining connector 100b may be sized and shaped the same.
  • each of the first strap-retaining connector 100a and the second strap-retaining connector 100b may be sized, shaped, and configured as shown and described with respect to Figures 1-4 .
  • the first attachment coupler 136 of the second strap-retaining connector 100b is axially aligned with the second attachment coupler 138 of the first strap-retaining connector 100a.
  • an end 173 of the second attachment coupler 138 of the first strap-retaining connector 100a is aligned with the open end 160 of the first attachment coupler 136 of the second strap-retaining connector 100b.
  • the outer panel 146 of the second attachment coupler 138 is inserted into the open end 160 of the coupling groove 140, the second strap-retaining connector 100b is slid in relation to the first strap-retaining connector 100a in the direction of arrow A.
  • the first strap-retaining connector 100a slidably couples to the second strap-retaining connector 100b.
  • the locking protuberances 172 (and the locking protuberances 164 and 166) may resiliently deflect into a secure locking relationship, so as to snapably secure the first attachment coupler 136 to the second attachment coupler 138.
  • the first strap-retaining connector 100a and the second strap-retaining connector 100b may not include one or more of the locking protuberances 164, 166, and/or 172.
  • the first strap-retaining connector 100a is slid relative to the second strap-retaining connector 100b in an opposite direction from arrow A.
  • an individual may slide the first strap-retaining connector 100a and the second strap-retaining connector 100b relative to one another, such as in the direction of arrow A', providing sufficient force to deflect the locking protuberances 164, 166 and/or 172 into a disengaged position so as to unlock and uncouple the first and second strap-retaining connectors 100a and 100b from one another.
  • the strap linking system 200 may include additional strap-retaining connectors 100.
  • a third strap-retaining connector (not shown) may couple to the first attachment coupler 136 of the first strap-retaining connector 100a, and/or a fourth strap-retaining connector (not shown) may couple to the second attachment coupler 138 of the second strap-retaining connector 100b, such as described above.
  • Additional strap-retaining connectors 100 may also couple to the third and fourth strap-retaining connectors, and so on.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a perspective front view of the strap linking system 200 having the first strap-retaining connector 100a that retains a portion of a first strap 300 uncoupled from the second strap-retaining connector 100b that retains a portion of a second strap 302, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a perspective front view of the strap linking system 200 having the first strap-retaining connector 100a that retains the portion of the first strap 300 coupled to the second strap-retaining connector 100b that retains the portion of the second strap 302.
  • the strap-retaining ends 104 of the first strap-retaining connector 100a and the second strap-retaining connector 100b adjustably retain the portions of the first strap 300 and the second strap 302, respectively.
  • the connector coupling portions 106 of the strap-retaining connectors 100a and 100b may be removably coupled to one another, as described above.
  • the strap linking system 200 links or otherwise couples the first strap 300 to the second strap 302, such as proximate to a sternum of an individual.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a top view of a strap-retaining connector 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the connector coupling portion 106 includes a first attachment coupler 136 extending from a first side of the strap-retaining portion 104, and a second attachment coupler 138 extending from a second side of the strap retaining portion 104.
  • a strap linking system may include two or more of the strap-retaining connectors 100 shown in Figure 8 , or the strap retaining connector 100 shown in Figure 8 and the strap-retaining connector 100 shown in Figure 1 . That is, the strap linking system may include two more strap-retaining connectors 100 that are sized and shaped the same or differently.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a top view of a strap linking system 200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • one or both the strap-retaining connectors 100a and 100b may include two connector coupling portions 106a and 106b extending from opposite ends (or sides) of the strap-retaining portion 104.
  • the connector coupling portions 106a and 106b may be sized and shaped differently (as shown in Figure 9 ).
  • the connector coupling portions 106a and 106b may be sized and shaped the same.
  • embodiments of the present disclosure provide strap-retaining connectors 100 that may be removably coupled together to form strap linking systems 200.
  • the linkable strap-retaining connectors 100 may have the attachment couplers 136 and 18 on an end or nose (such as shown in Figures 1 and 2 ), which may aid in allowing the strap-retaining connectors 100 to lock webbing in place without slipping.
  • the attachment couplers 136 and 138 on the sides of the strap-retaining portion 104 may facilitate seamless integration.
  • the attachment couplers 136 on a rear of the strap-retaining connector 100 (as shown in Figure 9 ) may facilitate tightening and loosening of webbing while the strap-retaining connectors 100 are coupled together.
  • linkable strap-retaining connectors 100 are particularly useful in relation to connections proximate to a sternum of an individual, as shown in Figures 6 and 7 .
  • the linkable strap-retaining connectors 100 may eliminate, minimize, or otherwise reduce additional sternum connection construction and hardware.
  • attachment couplers 136 and 138 may be of any form suitable to provide a reversible linked connection between two or more strap-retaining connectors 100, other than shown.
  • the attachment couplers 136 and 138 may be in the form of tab and slot interfaces, tongue and groove interfaces, interference ratcheting interfaces, and/or the like.
  • any number of other reversible connection constructions may likewise be used, if desired.
  • the strap-retaining connectors 100 may have various shapes and sizes that may be used interchangeably.
  • the strap-retaining connectors 100 may be rectangular, triangular, pyramid-shaped, box-shaped, and/or the like.
  • the connector coupling portion 106 may be pyramid or diamond shaped, and have attachment couplers along lateral edges thereof.
  • embodiments of the present disclosure provide strap-retaining connectors that are configured to be quickly and easily coupled to one or more other strap-retaining connectors, thereby allowing different straps to be coupled together.
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