Engaging device

Details Engaging device Engaging device

1996-06-20

1998-02-03

Brittain, James R.

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof

Including pivoted gripping member

24493, 24495, 24499, 24513, 2483165, 24823151, 269 33, 269238, B25B 504

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057131120

ABSTRACT:
An engaging device for releasably engaging an object. The engaging device comprising a supporting part and an engaging part mounted on the supporting part for pivotal movement about two spaced apart axes between two stable conditions, one being an engaging condition and the other being a release condition. The two axes being defined by means carried on a portion of the supporting part, the supporting part being resiliently deflectable at said means defining the two axes to accommodate movement of the engaging part between the two stable conditions and to urge the engaging part into one or other of the two stable conditions. The supporting part may define a housing which accommodates the engaging part and which provides protection to the resilient portions of the device.

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