INSTANT CONTROL SYSTEM USING A FIXED STUD LATCHING SYSTEM

摘要

A latching system is operable to prevent inadvertent total release of two straps secured by the latching system as the two straps are being latched together. The latching system includes a buckle affixed to an end of a first strap and a plurality of fixed studs affixed to a second strap to be secured to the first strap. The plurality of fixed studs successively latch with the buckle as the second strap is pulled through a first section of the buckle. One of the fixed studs will catch in the buckle even if the first strap is pulled away from the second strap before latching is completed. Latching is completed by passing the second strap through a second portion of the buckle. In one embodiment, when latching is complete, two fixed studs engage the buckle to secure the second strap to the first strap.

主权项

1. A control latching system operable to latch a first strap to a second strap, said control latching system comprising:
a buckle operable to affix to an end of the first strap, the buckle comprising:
a top surface having a notch, wherein the top surface generally defines a plane;a pair of protrusions extending out of the plane defined by the top surface; anda pin extending between the pair of protrusions, wherein the pin is operable to secure the end of the first strap to the buckle; and a stud operable to affix to the second strap at a distance from an end of the second strap, wherein the notch in the top surface of the buckle is operable to engage the stud when the buckle is affixed to the end of the first strap, the stud is affixed to the second strap, and the second strap is positioned between the pin and the top surface of the buckle.