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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2014
Amsafe, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (US);
Todd J. Humbert, Chandler, AZ (US);
David T. Merrill, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
AmSafe, Inc., Phoenix, AZ (US);
Abstract
Buckle assemblies with dual release features and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly is configured to detachably engage latch plates. The buckle assembly can include a top cover and a bottom housing collectively defining an operation space; a load plate having a plurality of apertures, an actuator configured to connect with the top cover, a plurality of pawls configured to operably enter the corresponding apertures so as to secure a plurality of latch plates, a release ring positioned adjacent to the pawls and connected with a release cord. The latch plates can be released by rotating the top cover or pulling the release cord.