Patent ID: 6453520
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: A45C,Y10T

Abstract:
A fastening device for releasably engaging a fastening element connected to one of the ends of the shoulder-strap of a handbag having an inner surface and an outer surface, the fastening device including:an inner plate-like element to be disposed against the inner surface of the handbag, an outer body to be disposed on the outer surface of the handbag in a position corresponding to that of the inner plate-like element, and to be fixed to the inner plate-like element, on the handbag, a slider mounted for sliding on the outer body and defining therewith a fastening seat which can be opened and closed, resilient means interposed between the outer body and the slider, the device being able to reach two alternative positions: a first, open position, in which the slider is moved along the outer body, against the force of the resilient means, and in which the fastening seat is open to permit the insertion or removal of the fastening element of the shoulder-strap, a second, closure position, in which the slider is acted on by the resilient means in order to lock the fastening element of the shoulder-strap in the seat.