公开(公告)号：US4324022A

公开(公告)日：1982-04-13

申请号：US159958

申请日：1980-06-16

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Inventor： Ernest Prete, Jr.

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  B25B25/00 ,  B65D67/02

CPC classification number: B60P7/083 ,  Y10S24/909 ,  Y10T24/21 ,  Y10T24/2175

Abstract: A ratchet buckle for tightening and tensioning straps includes a bifurcated frame member having a pair of oppositely positioned parallel arms between which a reel member and ratchet wheels are rotatably mounted. A strap to be tensioned is reeved through the reel member. A bifurcated lever member, having a pair of oppositely positioned parallel arms, is rotated on the reel and has a ratchet drive plate which engages the teeth of the ratchet wheel such that when the lever is actuated the reel is rotatably driven. A portion of the load on the frame is transferred to the lever when the buckle is in its closed position, thereby substantially increasing the strength-to-weight ratio of the device by providing tab members and notches which matingly engage each other with the handle in its tensioned or closed position, one of these two engaging members being on the arms of the lever and the other of these members being on the frame.

Abstract translation: 用于紧固和张紧带的棘轮扣包括具有一对相对定位的平行臂的分叉框架构件，卷轴构件和棘轮可旋转地安装在该平行臂之间。 要张紧的皮带通过卷轴构件被固定。 具有一对相对定位的平行臂的分叉杠杆构件在卷轴上旋转并具有与棘轮的齿接合的棘轮驱动板，使得当杆被致动时，卷轴被可旋转地驱动。 当带扣处于其关闭位置时，框架上的负载的一部分被转移到杠杆，从而通过提供接头构件和凹口，从而大大提高了装置的强度重量比，该凹口构件和凹槽彼此配合地与手柄接合 其张紧或关闭位置，这两个接合构件中的一个位于杆的臂上，并且这些构件中的另一个在框架上。

公开(公告)号：US4026218A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-31

申请号：US611433

申请日：1975-09-08

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Howard T. Knox

Inventor： Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Howard T. Knox

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  B61D45/00

CPC classification number: B64D11/0696 ,  B60P7/0815 ,  Y10T24/4773 ,  Y10T403/7056

Abstract: An anchor fitting has flat surface pads with shoulders extending therefrom and a post portion extending along an axis substantially normal to the flat surfaces of the pads. A latching plunger is slidably mounted on the post portion for motion along the longitudinal axis thereof. The fitting is removably retained in a selected position along a slotted track having a plurality of notched portions separated by narrow neck portions formed by flanges with the shoulders of the pads in the track slots underneath the flanges and the latching plunger member seated in one of the notched portions of the track. A cam bar member is supported on the anchor fitting in an apertured portion thereof by means of an adjustment screw. This bar member is drawn against the walls of the apertured portion of the anchor fitting such that it drives against the surface of the track drawing the shoulders of the pads tightly against the walls of the track to provide a tight rattle-proof joinder between the fitting and the track.

Abstract translation: 锚固件具有平坦的表面垫，肩部从其延伸，并且沿着基本上垂直于垫的平坦表面的轴延伸的柱部分。 闩锁柱塞可滑动地安装在柱部分上，用于沿其纵向轴线运动。 配件可以沿着具有多个切口部分的开槽轨道可移除地保持在一个选定的位置，该多个切口部分由由法兰形成的窄颈部分隔开，凸缘的肩部在凸缘下方的轨道槽中，并且闩锁柱塞构件位于 轨道的切口部分。 凸轮杆构件通过调节螺钉支撑在锚固件的有孔部分中。 该杆构件被拉紧抵靠锚固件的有孔部分的壁，使得其驱动抵靠轨道的表面，将垫的肩部紧紧地紧贴在轨道的壁上，以在配件之间提供紧密的防撞合并 和轨道。

公开(公告)号：USD283174S

公开(公告)日：1986-04-01

申请号：US534630

申请日：1983-09-22

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Designer： Ernest Prete, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US4567628A

公开(公告)日：1986-02-04

申请号：US657887

申请日：1984-10-05

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Howard T. Knox

Inventor： Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Howard T. Knox

IPC: A44B11/14 ,  A44B11/12 ,  A44B21/00

CPC classification number: A44B11/14 ,  Y10T24/2175 ,  Y10T24/2192 ,  Y10T24/4016 ,  Y10T24/4072 ,  Y10T24/4091

Abstract: A cam buckle assembly has a main body portion fabricated of a suitable resilient material such as a resilient plastic. A cam member is pivotally assembled in the main body portion and is resiliently urged towards the main body portion by a resilient arm member which extends from the main body portion and abuts against the cam member. A strap is wound around a cross arm formed in the main body portion at one end thereof, this strap being adjustable as to its effective length and once so adjusted retained in such position by means of the cam member. Means are provided at the other end of the body portion, for attaching the body portion to securing means which in one embodiment comprises a resilient hook and in another embodiment a cross bar for receiving an attachment strap.

Abstract translation: 凸轮扣组件具有由合适的弹性材料（例如弹性塑料）制成的主体部分。 凸轮构件被枢转地组装在主体部分中并且通过从主体部分延伸并邻接凸轮构件的弹性臂构件弹性地向主体部分推动。 一条带缠绕在形成在主体部分的一端处的横臂上，该带可以调节其有效长度，一次如此调整通过凸轮部件保持在该位置。 装置设置在主体部分的另一端处，用于将主体部分附接到固定装置，固定装置在一个实施例中包括弹性钩，而在另一实施例中，用于接收附接带的横杆。

公开(公告)号：USD266985S

公开(公告)日：1982-11-23

申请号：US179100

申请日：1980-08-18

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Designer： Ernest Prete, Jr.

公开(公告)号：USD266986S

公开(公告)日：1982-11-23

申请号：US179212

申请日：1980-08-18

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Designer： Ernest Prete, Jr.

公开(公告)号：USD266828S

公开(公告)日：1982-11-09

申请号：US183179

申请日：1980-09-02

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Designer： Ernest Prete, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US4185360A

公开(公告)日：1980-01-29

申请号：US933137

申请日：1978-08-14

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Herbert N. Clay

Inventor： Ernest Prete, Jr. ,  Herbert N. Clay

IPC: B25B25/00 ,  B60P7/08 ,  B65B13/02 ,  A44B21/00

CPC classification number: B65B13/025 ,  B25B25/00 ,  B60P7/083 ,  Y10T24/2175

Abstract: A ratchet buckle for tightening and tensioning straps includes a bifurcated frame member having a pair of oppositely positioned parallel arms, between which a reel member and ratchet wheels are rotatably mounted. A strap to be tensioned is reeved through the reel member. A bifurcated lever member having a pair of oppositely positioned parallel arms is rotatably mounted on the reel and has a ratchet drive plate which engages the teeth of the ratchet wheels such that when the lever is actuated, the reel is rotatably driven. A latching plate is mounted on the frame which engages the ratchet wheels to latch these wheels at times when they are not being rotated by virtue of driving action of the lever. This latching plate is secured in position and prevented from unseating from engagement with the teeth of the ratchet wheels by virtue of the engagement of an undercut portion of the latching plate with retaining and camming elements formed on the lever. Further, notches are formed in the arms of the frame into which a cross member, which runs between the arms of the lever, fits and is seated, such that a portion of the load on the frame is transferred into the lever when the buckle is in the closed position.

Abstract translation: 用于紧固和张紧带的棘轮扣包括具有一对相对定位的平行臂的分叉框架构件，卷轴构件和棘轮之间可旋转地安装。 要张紧的皮带通过卷轴构件被固定。 具有一对相对定位的平行臂的分叉杠杆构件可旋转地安装在卷轴上，并具有与棘轮的齿接合的棘轮驱动板，使得当杆被致动时，卷轴被可旋转地驱动。 一个闩锁板安装在框架上，该框架与棘轮啮合，以便在这些轮由于杠杆的驱动作用而不被转动的时候锁定这些轮子。 由于锁扣板的底切部分与形成在杠杆上的保持和凸轮元件的接合，该锁定板被固定在适当的位置并防止与棘轮的齿啮合。 此外，在框架的臂中形成切口，在杆的臂之间延伸的横向构件安装并放置在所述框架的臂部之间，使得当所述带扣为所述框架时所述框架上的一部分负载被转移到所述杠杆中 处于关闭状态。

公开(公告)号：US4414713A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-15

申请号：US308428

申请日：1981-10-02

Applicant: Ernest Prete, Jr.

Inventor： Ernest Prete, Jr.

IPC: A44B11/12 ,  A44B11/00

CPC classification number: A44B11/125 ,  Y10T24/4077 ,  Y10T24/4086

Abstract: A quick-release buckle of economical construction for use in situations where rapid release of a strap is required, such as, for example, a buckle for a strap holding a scuba air tank to a backpack. The buckle has a main body portion which has a pair of oppositely positioned similar side walls with a pair of spaced apart cross bars or arms running therebetween. An operating handle for use in retaining the strap to the main body portion and releasing it therefrom is pivotally supported between the side members of the main body of the buckle. The operating handle as a pair of side arms which are connected together by a cross arm, the side arms being pivotally retained in apertures formed in the side plates of the main body portion of the buckle. A pair of detents are formed along the outer walls of the side plates of the main body portion, with the side arms of the operating handle being resiliently separable such that the operating lever can be moved past the detents and latched in position between the detents and stop members formed in the side plates, thereby retaining the strap in a secured position.

Abstract translation: 用于需要快速释放带的情况下的经济结构的快速释放带扣，例如用于将水肺潜水罐保持在背包上的带的带扣。 带扣具有主体部分，该主体部分具有一对相对位置相似的侧壁，其间具有一对间隔开的横杆或臂。 用于将带子固定到主体部分并将其从中释放的操作手柄枢转地支撑在扣环主体的侧部件之间。 作为一对侧臂的操作手柄，其通过十字臂连接在一起，所述侧臂被枢转地保持在形成在所述带扣的主体部分的侧板中的孔中。 沿着主体部分的侧板的外壁形成一对棘爪，其中操作手柄的侧臂是弹性分离的，使得操作杆可以移动经过棘爪并锁定在掣子和 形成在侧板中的止动构件，从而将带固定在固定位置。

公开(公告)号：US4118833A

公开(公告)日：1978-10-10

申请号：US805004

申请日：1977-06-09

Applicant: Howard T. Knox ,  Ernest Prete, Jr.

Inventor： Howard T. Knox ,  Ernest Prete, Jr.

IPC: A44B11/12 ,  B65D63/16 ,  A44B21/00

CPC classification number: B65D63/16 ,  A44B11/125 ,  Y10T24/2175

Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a main frame which is generally U-shaped and has a pair of parallel opposing side plates and a bottom formed by a plurality of cross-bars. Pivotally mounted on the main frame is a strap-tightening handle which is utilized to tighten a strap and to retain it in the tightened position. This handle includes a tightening cross-bar around which the strap is looped, and the two opposite ends of such strap then run under one of the cross-bars of the main frame. A limit stop member is provided in at least one of the side arms of the frame to limit the downward travel of the handle in its strap-tightening position. This assembly is further adapted to be locked in position in conjunction with a security locking device such as a padlock.

Abstract translation: 带扣组件包括大致U形的主框架，并且具有一对平行的相对侧板和由多个横杆形成的底部。 枢轴安装在主框架上的是带紧固手柄，其用于收紧带子并将其保持在紧固位置。 该手柄包括紧固横杆，带子围绕该横杆环绕，并且这种带子的两个相对端部然后在主框架的一个横杆下方延伸。 在框架的至少一个侧臂中设置限位构件，以限制把手处于其紧固位置的向下移动。 该组件还适于与诸如挂锁的安全锁定装置结合锁定在适当的位置。