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A latch system for joining a first strap section or section of flexible support to a second strap section or section of flexible support. Attached to the second strap section is a rod that is adapted for insertion into the latch system, and for releasing the second strap section in response to a con

A latch system for joining a first strap section or section of flexible support to a second strap section or section of flexible support. Attached to the second strap section is a rod that is adapted for insertion into the latch system, and for releasing the second strap section in response to a control signal. The latch system also includes a support housing with a cross member and an attachment for attaching the housing to the first strap. The system also includes a crank shaft with a longitudinal axis and which is rotatably supported within the support housing. The crank shaft also includes a generally slotted opening that is substantially parallel to its longitudinal axis. Within the housing is also mounted a mechanism for allowing rotation of the crank shaft in response to a control signal, the rotation being between a first position where the generally slotted opening of the crank shaft is obstructed by the cross member of the support housing, so that the rod may retained within the longitudinal opening of the crank shaft, and a second position where the longitudinal opening on the crank shaft is generally unobstructed by the cross member of the support housing, so that the rod may be removed from the slotted opening of the crank shaft.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch system for joining a first strap section to a second strap section, the second strap section having a releasable means adapted for insertion into the latch system, and for releasing the second strap section in response to a control signal, the latch system compris

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch system for joining a first strap section to a second strap section, the second strap section having a releasable means adapted for insertion into the latch system, and for releasing the second strap section in response to a control signal, the latch system comprising:a support housing having a cross member and means for attaching the housing to the first strap;a crank shaft, the crank shaft having a longitudinal axis and being rotatably supported within the support housing and having an opening that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and adapted for receiving the releasable means; andmeans for allowing rotation of said crank shaft in response to a control signal, the rotation being between a first position where the opening of the crank shaft is obstructed by the cross member of the support housing, said means for allowing rotation of said crank shaft in response to a control signal comprising:at least one lever arm attached to said crank shaft;a brace means for engaging said lever arm, said brace means being pivotally mounted to said housing and connected to a means for moving said brace means between a first position where said brace means engages said lever arm, so that rotation of said crank shaft is prevented, and a second position where said lever arm is free to move relative to said brace means, so that the releasable means may retained within the opening of said crank shaft when said brace means is in said first position and said crank shaft is in said first position, and so that the releasable means may be removed from the opening of said crank shaft when said brace means is in said second position, allowing said crank shaft to move to said second position.