Snap for integration with a garment

摘要

The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.

主权项

1. An upper cap portion assembly of a snap, the snap being configured for receiving and holding a male end of an electronic device, the upper cap portion assembly comprising:
an upper cap portion including a top portion and at least one side wall, the upper cap portion defining a recess, the at least one side wall and the recess forming at least a portion of a socket region of the snap for receiving the male end of the electronic device, at least a portion of the at least one side wall orthogonally positioned with respect to the top portion; and a conductive wire spring mechanically affixed to the upper cap portion, wherein the upper cap portion further comprises:
an outer flange region which at least partially surrounds the recess, andat least one lip which mechanically couples the conductive wire spring to the upper cap portion, the portion of the upper cap portion forming the at least one side wall of the recess has at least two spaced-apart openings, and wherein the conductive wire spring partially extends through the at least two openings in to the socket region formed by the recess.