Retracting device for mounting to a web strap
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A45F-005/02
B65H-075/48
A45F-005/00
출원번호
US-0741204
(2013-01-14)
등록번호
US-9487376
(2016-11-08)
발명자
/ 주소
Salentine, John A
Collin, Jr., Kenneth S
출원인 / 주소
HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
대리인 / 주소
Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Philpott
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
5인용 특허 :
5
초록▼
Retractors and vests having retractors are disclosed, wherein the retractor can be attached by an attachment mechanism to a web system on the vest. An accessory can be attached to a line within the retractor, and the line can be extended from the retractor housing during accessory use. When the line
Retractors and vests having retractors are disclosed, wherein the retractor can be attached by an attachment mechanism to a web system on the vest. An accessory can be attached to a line within the retractor, and the line can be extended from the retractor housing during accessory use. When the line is extended from the housing, the retractor housing rotates so it aligns with the extended line. This alignment of the housing and line reduces stresses on the line, which extends the reliability and lifespan of the retractor. Further, a retraction force can retract the line back into the retractor housing when the extension force is released. The retraction force can be strong enough to prevent the line from extending from under weight of the accessory. The retractor can also minimize the dangle length of the retracting device to the attachment point to minimize movement when not in use.
대표청구항▼
1. A retractor, comprising: a retractor housing;an attachment mechanism for attaching directly to a web strap, wherein said attachment mechanism is coupled to said retractor housing, and wherein said housing can rotate about said attachment mechanism, wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a sl
1. A retractor, comprising: a retractor housing;an attachment mechanism for attaching directly to a web strap, wherein said attachment mechanism is coupled to said retractor housing, and wherein said housing can rotate about said attachment mechanism, wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a slotted rotation mechanism;a post comprising an upper section and a lower section, wherein said post is coupled to said attachment mechanism, and wherein said slotted rotation mechanism cooperates with said post;a line capable of being extended and retracted from and back into said retractor housing; anda connector on said line for connecting to an accessory;wherein said slotted rotation mechanism comprises a slot, said slot comprising a larger diameter section and a smaller diameter section, said larger diameter section comprising a diameter larger than the diameter of said upper section of said post. 2. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said web strap is part of a vest. 3. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said strap is part of a MOLLE vest. 4. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said strap is part of a Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) webbing system. 5. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said line is capable of extending from said retractor housing under a pulling force from said user. 6. The retractor of claim 5, wherein said retractor housing is capable of rotating about said attachment mechanism so that said housing is in alignment with said extended line. 7. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said line is capable of retracting back into said housing when said pulling force is released. 8. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said connector prevents said line from being fully retracted into said housing. 9. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said connector comprises a quick release mechanism. 10. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said connector comprises a ring. 11. The retractor of claim 1, wherein said attachment mechanism comprises one or more notches sized for a web strap to pass through. 12. The retractor of claim 11, wherein said attachment mechanism further comprises a slot to hold said web strap after it passes through said one or more notches. 13. The retractor of claim 1, further comprising a slotted rotation mechanism coupled to said housing and cooperating with said attachment mechanism to allow for rotation of said housing about said attachment mechanism. 14. A retractor, comprising: a retractor housing;an attachment mechanism for attaching to a web strap;a post comprising an upper section and a lower section, wherein said post is coupled to said attachment mechanism;a slotted rotation mechanism cooperating with said post and said attachment mechanism to allow rotation of said housing about said attachment mechanism, wherein said slotted rotation mechanism comprises a slot, said slot comprising a larger diameter section and a smaller diameter section, said larger diameter section comprising a diameter larger than the diameter of said upper section of said post; anda line capable of being extended and retracted from and back into said retractor housing. 15. The retractor of claim 14, further comprising a connector on said line for connecting to an accessory. 16. The retractor of claim 14, wherein said slotted rotation mechanism is arranged between said housing and said attachment mechanism. 17. The retractor of claim 14, wherein said slotted rotation mechanism is attached to said housing. 18. The retractor of claim 14, wherein said slotted rotation mechanism comprises a plug and slot, wherein said plug is arranged to hold said post in the desired position within said slot. 19. The retractor of claim 14, wherein said retractor housing is capable of rotating about said attachment mechanism so that said housing is in alignment with said line when said line is extended from said housing.
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