ZIPPER FASTENER Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: fastening together of clothing edges. SUBSTANCE: zipper comprises two carrying ribbons, flexible spiral separable body, slide with handle and slide motion stops. Flexible spiral separable body is secured on one of carrying ribbons. Second carrying ribbon has a thickened edge. Spiral flexible separable body has the shape of a split ring in cross section, with double continuous contour. Second outer contour of ring is bent in the middle to a V-shape and forms flexible grips. The latter ensure fixed connection with the first carrying ribbon. Ring branches form clamping lugs which fit around the thickened edge of carrying ribbon, ensuring a separable joint therewith. Slide is disposed inside the separable body. EFFECT: improved design. 3 dwg