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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2001
Ryoichiro Uehara, Toyama-ken, JP;
Hiroshi Matoba, Toyama-ken, JP;
YKK Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A buckle is composed of a buckle body and an insertion body. The buckle includes an engagement and disengagement system in which the insertion body is inserted into the buckle body. An elastic member provided with elasticity, which is made of, for example, natural rubber, synthetic rubber or thermoplastic elastomer, is integrally molded on a pressing surface formed on an operating portion for performing an engagement and disengagement operation of the buckle by bicolor molding means or insert molding means. The pressing surface of the operating portion may be disposed on the buckle body or may be disposed on the insertion body. In either case, it is possible to produce a buckle having a good touch. Consequently, since the operating portion is flexible and soft to the touch, a smooth engagement and disengagement operation of the buckle can be realized.