Self-actuating webbing adjuster and helmet strap system including same
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1. A webbing adjuster selectively positionable and securable on a bight of webbing, the webbing having a width and a thickness:
- the adjuster comprising;
a strap securing component comprising opposed sidewalls with a securing beam extending lengthwise between the sidewalls, the securing beam having a height in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction, wherein the strap securing component further comprises an open center defined by the opposed sidewalls and the securing beam; and
a strap guiding component received in the open center of the strap securing component between the sidewalls adjacent the securing beam, a top portion of the strap guiding component extending over each of the opposed sidewalls;
the strap guiding component comprising at least a first opening formed medially through the strap guiding component, the first opening comprising a width sufficient to receive a width of webbing and a height sufficient to receive at least two thicknesses of webbing;
wherein the securing beam height is greater than the first opening height, and the strap securing and guiding components are configured and dimensioned to slidably receive the bight of webbing around the securing beam and through the first opening; and
wherein the strap guiding component is moveable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the strap securing component, such that in a lowered position, the strap guiding component traps the bight of webbing between the securing beam and strap guiding component in response to a force applied to the strap guiding component when tensioned in a direction opposite the bight of webbing.
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Abstract
A webbing adjuster for maintaining orderly, adjustable strap arrangement and secure connections in, e.g., a helmet, which allows for strap adjustment and, upon cinching, secures straps in place. The adjuster can be used in mountaineering, with motorcycle and bicycle helmets, and in other applications that benefit from orderly, adjustable strap arrangement and/or secure connections.
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1. A webbing adjuster selectively positionable and securable on a bight of webbing, the webbing having a width and a thickness:
- the adjuster comprising;
a strap securing component comprising opposed sidewalls with a securing beam extending lengthwise between the sidewalls, the securing beam having a height in a direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction, wherein the strap securing component further comprises an open center defined by the opposed sidewalls and the securing beam; and a strap guiding component received in the open center of the strap securing component between the sidewalls adjacent the securing beam, a top portion of the strap guiding component extending over each of the opposed sidewalls;
the strap guiding component comprising at least a first opening formed medially through the strap guiding component, the first opening comprising a width sufficient to receive a width of webbing and a height sufficient to receive at least two thicknesses of webbing;wherein the securing beam height is greater than the first opening height, and the strap securing and guiding components are configured and dimensioned to slidably receive the bight of webbing around the securing beam and through the first opening; and wherein the strap guiding component is moveable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the strap securing component, such that in a lowered position, the strap guiding component traps the bight of webbing between the securing beam and strap guiding component in response to a force applied to the strap guiding component when tensioned in a direction opposite the bight of webbing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A helmet strap system, comprising:
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a first helmet strap adapted to be secured at fore and aft positions on a helmet forming a bight therethrough, the strap having a width and a thickness; a strap securing component comprising opposed sidewalls with a securing beam extending lengthwise between the sidewalls; a strap guiding component received between the sidewalls adjacent the securing beam, a top portion of the strap guiding component extending over each of the opposed sidewalls;
the strap guiding component defining at least one opening with a height and a width sufficient to receive therethrough the bight of the first helmet strap, a single thickness of the strap passing around the securing beam and two thicknesses of the strap passing through the at least one opening of the strap guiding component; anda chin strap looped through the at least one opening in the strap guiding component in a direction away from the bight of the first helmet strap; wherein the strap guiding component is moveable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the strap securing component, such that in the lowered position, the strap guiding component traps the helmet strap bight between the securing beam and strap guiding component when the chin strap is tensioned away from the helmet strap bight, and in the raised position, the strap securing component and the strap guiding component are slidable along the helmet strap bight. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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