| 摘要 |
<p>A belt (10) with cinching means including a torque ring (40) surrounding a tightening strap. The torque ring (40) loosely receives a free end of the strap (12), the opposite end being fastened to a retaining buckle (15). The free end of the strap may be pulled in a reverse direction against the retention forces of the torque ring (40), in contrast to conventional tensile forces being applied. This permits minimal movement of the strap in a reverse direction while being clamped in place or otherwise retained by cooperating elements of the buckle (15). The torque ring is further adapted to releasably retain a buckle tongue member (20) in clamping engagement with the strap to prevent accidental opening of the buckle (15).</p> |
