SNAG RESISTANT SLIDE FASTENER

摘要

A conventional zipper is the preferred means for closure of many jackets and other outerwear. Conventional zippers are prone to jamming and snagging due to the introduction of the liner into the slider body as the zipper is opened and closed. Embodiments herein provide modified slider bodies with one or more features such as an elongated spring cap, a protrusion on the bottom plate and/or plate coupler of the slider body, and/or vertically offset side rails. These features may minimize introduction of loose fabric, such as the lining of a lined garment, into the tape slot of the slider body, thereby help reduce jamming of the slider body during operation of the slide fastener.

主权项

1. A slider body comprising:
a top plate comprising top side rails; a bottom plate comprising bottom side rails disposed parallel to the top side rails; a tape slot disposed between the bottom side rails and the top side rails, wherein a length of the tape slot is defined by a horizontal distance over which the bottom side rails and top side rails overlap; a first flanking region adjacent a first end of said tape slot, the first flanking region defining a horizontal region of the slider body with a bottom side rail and no top side rail; a second flanking region adjacent a second end of said tape slot, the second flanking region defining a horizontal region of the slider body with a top side rail and no bottom side rail; and a plate coupler coupled to the top plate and the bottom plate.