ORTHOTIC DEVICE WITH SNAP FIT CUFF AND LATCH MECHANISM

摘要

An orthotic device including a frame assembly and a support structure. The frame assembly includes at least one frame having a first frame opening and a second frame opening. The support structure assembly includes at least one support structure supported by the at least one frame. The at least one support structure includes a mounting portion; a slide engagement member supported by the mounting portion configured to engage the first frame opening; and, at least one snap engagement member supported by the mounting portion configured to engage the second frame opening. The slide engagement member and the at least one snap engagement member are integrally formed with the mounting portion. In another embodiment the orthotic device includes a latch mechanism including a lever assembly, a draw bar, a chafe, a catch, and a first snap fit ledge.

主权项

1. An orthotic device, comprising:
a latch mechanism, said latch mechanism, including: a) a lever assembly, comprising:
i) a lever;ii) a lever axle depending from said lever at a first end thereof, for securing the lever to a support structure of the orthotic device; and,iii) a first snap fit hook projecting from said lever; b) a draw bar pivotably attached to said lever; c) a chafe attached to said draw bar; d) a catch extending from the support structure to receive said lever axle; and, e) a first snap fit ledge depending from the support structure to engage and hold said first snap fit hook;wherein said catch is configured to stand substantially above a nominal height of the support structure such that the lever axle is easily received by said catch for fastening by the user.