DUAL RELEASE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Buckle assemblies with dual release features and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly is configured to detachably engage latch plates. The buckle assembly can include a top cover and a bottom housing collectively defining an operation space; a load plate having a plurality of apertures, an actuator configured to connect with the top cover, a plurality of pawls configured to operably enter the corresponding apertures so as to secure a plurality of latch plates, a release ring positioned adjacent to the pawls and connected with a release cord. The latch plates can be released by rotating the top cover or pulling the release cord.

主权项

1. A buckle assembly, comprising:
a top cover; a bottom housing connected to the top cover, wherein the top cover and the bottom housing collectively define an internal space; an actuator positioned in the internal space and operably coupled to the top cover; a load positioned in the internal space and having a plurality of apertures; a plurality of pawls, wherein each of the pawls is configured to operably extend though a corresponding one of the apertures so as to secure a corresponding latch plate coupled to a web of a personal restraint system; and a release ring rotatably positioned in the internal space adjacent to the pawls; wherein, when the top cover is rotated, the actuator moves the pawls out from the corresponding apertures, so as to release the corresponding latch plates; and wherein, when the release ring is rotated, the release ring moves the pawls out from the corresponding apertures, so as to release the corresponding latch plates.