LOCKING CLIP

摘要

The following invention relates to a locking clip (1), specifically a geometric friction device for securing cord-like materials (3), particularly a locking clip for securing a length of resilient rubber cord, yet more specifically for providing a means of attaching resilient rubber cords to furniture items to convert said furniture items into resistance training apparatus for the purpose rehabilitation or fitness training. The locking clip comprising a housing (2) which comprises a plurality of chambers, providing means for forming a fixing loop (4), and a locking chamber (12), wherein said at least one locking chamber is located at an acute angle (a) to at least one of the plurality of chambers.

主权项

1. A locking clip for retaining a cord comprising:
a housing comprising a first chamber with an entrance port and an exit port to accommodate a length of a cord; a second chamber with an entrance port substantially parallel to the first chamber exit port, so as to provide a fixing loop of said cord, the fixing loop and housing allowing attachment to a fixing point; the second chamber's exit being substantially orthogonal to its entrance port; and housing further comprising at least one locking means, wherein the locking means comprises at least one locking chamber which extends through the housing and is located at an acute angle (a) with respect to the plane of the second chamber exit port.