Patent ID: 8230706
Filing Date: 2012-07-31
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A coupling assembly for coupling a first handcuff bracelet and a second handcuff bracelet together, each bracelet including a locking mechanism for opening and closing the bracelet, the coupling assembly comprising: a swivel assembly for permitting angular rotation of at least one of the bracelets in a predetermined first rotational direction relative to a longitudinal axis extending through said swivel assembly and the first and second bracelets, said swivel assembly preventing the bracelets from being rotated in a second rotational direction opposite from said first rotational direction; said swivel assembly comprising a swivel base attached directly or indirectly to the first bracelet; a swivel head rotatably mounted to said swivel base and attached via coupling means to the second bracelet; a spring having a swivel base engaging portion in frictional engagement with said swivel base, and a swivel head engaging portion in frictional engagement with said swivel head; whereby rotation of the first bracelet in said second direction results in diametric deformation of said spring causing said swivel base engaging portion to lockingly engage said swivel base, and said swivel head engaging portion to lockingly engage said swivel head.