ORTHOPEDIC BRACE SECURING AND TENSIONING SYSTEM

摘要

An attachment system for an orthopedic brace incorporates at least one cinching system assembly having a knob 50 rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. At least one cinching plate 52a is engaged by the knob for rotation in the first direction in a first orientation and transitions to a second orientation upon rotation in the second direction. A ratchet wheel 54 is engaged by the cinching plate in the first orientation for rotation in the first direction. At least one ratchet arm 56a engages the ratchet wheel for ratcheting operation and is engaged by the cinching plate in the second orientation for disengagement from the ratchet arm. A shaft 60 is rotated in response to rotation of the ratchet wheel and. a strap 38 is extendible from and retractable on the shaft upon rotation of the shaft.