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Retaining assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-07-06
TUMI INC
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[0006] In this embodiment, the load is predominately carried by the retaining portion of the second portion, which may be fabricated from a stronger material than the member. In a preferred arrangement, the second portion is fabricated from a metallic material and the member is fabricated from a thermoplastic material. The load being carried primarily by the retaining portion helps prevent accidental disengagement of the member merely by the presence of the load. This allows the member to be fabricated from plastic saving cost and weight. Thus, the present invention may achieve the proper balance between strength, cost, appearance, and durability.

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Such devices are typically fabricated from plastic, and thus are susceptible to fracture under heavy loading.

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[0020]FIG. 1 depicts a first exemplary embodiment according to the present invention. The retaining assembly includes a first portion 100 and a second portion 200. The retaining assembly further includes a latching member 300. FIG. 1 depicts the latching member in an “open” position.

[0021]FIG. 2 depicts an isolated view of the first portion 100. The first portion 100 may be fabricated from a thermoplastic material or from a metal such as aluminum. The first portion 100 may include engaging features 102, 104. The first portion 100 may include boss retainers 106, 108. The first portion 100 may include a spring locator 110, for positioning a spring to cooperate with the latching member 300. The first portion 100 may also include a retaining slot 112 for attachment to a strap.

[0022]FIG. 3 depicts a front view of the second portion 200. The second portion 200 may be fabricated from a metal such as aluminum. The second portion 200 includes a retaining portion 202. The retaining portion ...

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Abstract

A retaining assembly includes a first portion capable of being attached a strap, a second portion capable of being secured to the first portion, the second portion including a retaining portion capable of cooperating with a harnessing post; and a member capable of sliding over the retaining portion and cooperating with the second portion in a plurality of positions. When the member is in a first position, the combination of the retaining portion and the member is capable of retaining the harnessing post.

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FIELD [0001] This application relates generally to retaining assemblies and particularly to retaining assemblies for attaching a strap to an item of luggage. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0002] Retaining assemblies serve a variety of functions. They can be used for attaching a set of keys to a belt buckle, for example, or may be used to hold a device such as a whistle, or may be used to attach a strap to an item of luggage. Many retaining assemblies include a generally J-shaped portion, and an additional portion to complete the “circle.” The additional portion typically communicates with a spring that keeps the additional portion pressed against the end of the J-shaped portion, unless a force is applied on a protrusion attached to the additional portion to overcome the spring force. In order to keep the additional portion in contact with the end of the J-shaped portion, a relatively stiff spring is chosen. Thus, depending on the application, the amount of force to be applied to the protru...

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IPC IPC(8): A43C11/00
CPCA45C13/1092Y10T24/4566Y10T24/45733
Inventor FENTON, TIMM JOHNSCICLUNA, PAUL VICTOR
Owner TUMI INC
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