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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2023
Meta Platforms Technologies, Llc, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Simon Morris Shand Weiss, Seattle, WA (US);
Brett Delainey Christie, Seattle, WA (US);
Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
As disclosed herein, a bidirectional ratchet for an anti-slippage knob-ratchet to adjust strap length for securing a virtual reality headset onto the head of a user is provided. In one aspect, the bidirectional ratchet may include a first pawl, configured to engage with a stationary ratchet drum in an outer housing to allow movement of a pinion in a clockwise direction. The bidirectional rachet may include a second pawl, configured to engage with the stationary ratchet drum to allow movement of the pinion in a counterclockwise direction. A knob system and a headset are also provided.