Retracting device for mounting to a web strap

摘要

Retractors and vests having retractors are disclosed, wherein the retractor can be attached by an attachment mechanism to a web system on the vest. An accessory can be attached to a line within the retractor, and the line can be extended from the retractor housing during accessory use. When the line is extended from the housing, the retractor housing rotates so it aligns with the extended line. This alignment of the housing and line reduces stresses on the line, which extends the reliability and lifespan of the retractor. Further, a retraction force can retract the line back into the retractor housing when the extension force is released. The retraction force can be strong enough to prevent the line from extending from under weight of the accessory. The retractor can also minimize the dangle length of the retracting device to the attachment point to minimize movement when not in use.

主权项

1. A retractor, comprising:
a retractor housing; an attachment mechanism for attaching directly to a web strap, wherein said attachment mechanism is coupled to said retractor housing, and wherein said housing can rotate about said attachment mechanism, wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a slotted rotation mechanism; a post comprising an upper section and a lower section, wherein said post is coupled to said attachment mechanism, and wherein said slotted rotation mechanism cooperates with said post; a line capable of being extended and retracted from and back into said retractor housing; and a connector on said line for connecting to an accessory; wherein said slotted rotation mechanism comprises a slot, said slot comprising a larger diameter section and a smaller diameter section, said larger diameter section comprising a diameter larger than the diameter of said upper section of said post.