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Buckle assembly having single release for multiple belt connectors

  • US 8,567,022 B2
  • Filed: 06/08/2012
  • Issued: 10/29/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A buckle assembly for attachment to a plurality of belt connectors, the buckle assembly comprising:

  • a buckle base having first and second spaced apart upstanding flanges;

    a first axle extending parallel to the buckle base between the first and second upstanding flanges, wherein the first axle is aligned with a first axis;

    a second axle extending parallel to the buckle base between the first and second upstanding flanges, wherein the second axle is aligned with a second axis, offset from the first axis;

    a latch system mounted between the first and second flanges, wherein the latch system includes—

    a first engagement feature operably coupled to the first axle between the first and second upstanding flanges;

    a second engagement feature operably coupled to the second axle between the first and second upstanding flanges, wherein the first engagement feature is movable to a first engaging position in which the first engagement feature engages a first belt connector, and wherein the second engagement feature is movable to a second engaging position in which the second engagement feature engages a second belt connector;

    a first biasing element urging the first engagement feature toward the first engaging position; and

    a second biasing element urging the second engagement feature toward the second engaging position;

    an operating handle pivotally mounted to the buckle base, wherein the operating handle is movable toward a release position to disengage the first engagement feature from the first belt connector and the second engagement feature from the second belt connector.

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