Patent ID: 6360410
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
A strap buckle comprising:a male element; a female element that can be snap-fitted to the male element; a means disposed on the male and female element for connecting a respective portion of the strap, said connecting means comprising: a device for adjusting the tension of the respective portion of the strap, said device comprising: a main crosspiece, an intermediate crosspiece and an end crosspiece extending between two cheeks of the respective element of the buckle, the main and the intermediate crosspieces defining a first slot, the intermediate and end crosspieces defining a second slot, the slots can be engaged by the strap and for defining a tortuous path for the strap; a substantially L-shaped catch being articulated to the cheeks about an axis substantially parallel to the crosspieces and adapted to adopt a clamping position that interferes with the strap preventing the strap from sliding in the slots, or a release position in which the catch is spaced from the strap; said catch comprising a restraining portion for restraining the strap, said portion having an end for interfering with the surface of the strap when the strap engages the slots, and an operating portion disposed on the outside of the buckle having auxiliary means for snap-engagement on one of the crosspieces in the position for clamping the strap.