Patent ID: 9119445
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A buckle assembly, comprising: a cover; a plurality of openings positioned circumferentially adjacent to the cover, wherein each of the openings is configured to receive a corresponding latch plate coupled to a web of a personal restraint system; a plurality of pawls, wherein each of the pawls is configured to selectively engage a corresponding one of the latch plates, when the latch plates are inserted into the openings; a lift latch having a cam portion and configured to be operably rotated relative to the cover; a lifter configured to cooperate with the cam portion; an actuator operably coupled to the lifter and configured to disengage the pawls from the latch plates and release the latch plates from the openings in response to rotation of the lift latch; wherein the lift latch is a first lift latch configured to be operably rotated relative to the cover to release the latch plates from the openings, and wherein the buckle assembly further comprises a second lift latch positioned opposite the first lift latch and configured to be operably rotated relative to the cover to release the latch plates from the openings.