Patent ID: 6708376
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: A42B,Y10T

Abstract:
A length adjustment mechanism for a strap having a row of teeth, said mechanism comprising:(a) a pinion for meshing with the row of teeth; (b) a finger operable actuator pivotable in a first direction and in a second direction; (c) a pivoting link coupled to said pinion, said pivoting link being pivotable about a first pivot axis to impart a pivotal movement to said pinion; and (d) a rotating element coupled with said finger operable actuator, said rotating element being pivotable about a second pivot axis, said rotating element engaging said pivoting link in a driving relationship such that movement imparted to said finger operable actuator is communicated to said pinion via said rotating element and said pivoting link to displace the row of teeth.