Means for securing a strap to a frame

摘要

A device (11) for securing a strap (A) to a frame member (G) and protecting the strap from chafing comprises a body having at least two wall portions (12, 13) hinged to each other to enable the body to be fitted to a frame member (G) and closed therearound, one wall edge (14) remote from the hinging (15) being provided with a first pair of lugs (16) with holes (17) whose axes lie parallel to the hinge-line (15) and adapted to receive an insertable pin (18) for anchoring between the lugs (16) a loop (F) on one end of a strap (A), a slot (19) parallel to the hinge-line (15) and adapted for emergence of a strap (A) anchored by a pin (18) inserted between the lugs (16), and a pair of detents (20) on a second pair of lugs (21) on the other wall edge (22) remote from the hinging (15) for receiving and retaining end portions (23) of an inserted pin (18) projecting beyond the first pair of lugs (16) to enable the body (11) to be secured around a frame member (G).