| 摘要 |
An adjuster (10) for a cord includes a first end (15) and a second end (16) and the adjuster (10) can be translated between a first and a second position. The first end (15) can be attached to a looped member (120) such as a belt and the looped member can be attached to a support surface. The adjuster (10) includes a tortuous path configured to accept the cord (110). When the cord (110) is inserted, the tortuous path divides the cord into a first portion (111) and a second portion (112). When tension is applied to the second portion (112) of the cord, the resultant friction forces exceed the tension force such that the position of the cord in the adjuster is maintained while the adjuster (10) is in the first position. A force exerted on the second end (16) of the adjuster can translate the adjuster (10) to the second position where the friction force exerted by the tortuous path is substantially reduced such that the cord can be repositioned be exerting tension on either the first (111) or the second (112) portion of the cord. When the adjuster (10) is returned to the first position, the application of tension to the second portion of the cord will again cause the adjuster to maintain the position of the cord. |
