Patent ID: 6185799
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
A folding fastener for closing a strap comprising a first strap half and a second strap half, having a lockable folding clasp which comprisesa first clasp part and a second clasp part, a closure cover and a locking mechanism, the first strap half being fixed to the first clasp part, the second strap half being fixed to the closure cover and the second clasp part connecting the first clasp part pivotally to the closure cover, wherein the clasp parts are substantially rigid with respect to longitudinal extension and/or bending under the application of external forces encountered in normal use of said clasp and wherein the locking mechanism comprisesat least one claw which is fixed or shaped on the second clasp part, and at least one corresponding shape on the first clasp part, said shape being resilient under the application of external forces encountered in normal use of said clasp, wherein in the locked state the at least one claw engages the at least one corresponding shape and thus brings about a positive, reversible connection between the first clasp part and the second clasp part.