Patent ID: 7316388
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
1. A retractable webbing system comprising: a. a retraction apparatus, the retraction apparatus comprising a rotatable spool which is biased by a spring; b. a flexible connection member comprising a length of webbing; c. a second length of webbing, wherein the flexible connection member connects the second length of webbing to the retraction apparatus; d. a releasable connector interconnecting the flexible connection member and the second length of webbing, wherein the releasable connector comprises: (i) first and second inter-engageable components securable, in use, to the flexible connection member and to the second length of webbing, respectively, the inter-engageable components defining a plurality of spaced teeth, at least some of the teeth of one of the components being receivable between the teeth of the other component, the teeth each defining an opening, the openings aligning, in use, to form a passage, (ii) securing means to secure the inter-engageable components to one another, the securing means comprising a pin which is received, in use, in the passage, and (iii) a detent arrangement for securing the pin in position, the detent arrangement comprising a plurality of projections provided on the pin and receivable with recesses formed in the inter-engageable components; and e. a housing for the retraction apparatus, and wherein the flexible connection member is of sufficient length that when the webbing is fully withdrawn from the retraction apparatus, the releasable connector is located outside the housing.