BUCKLE FOR BELT Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC A44B11/00 

FIELD: trimmings manufacture, in particular, buckles.

SUBSTANCE: buckle has fastening part and receiving part provided with hollow body defined by side walls and inner and outer plates, clamp with end part and catch, first, second and third pins of pivot joint, and magnet. Clamp is fixed for rotation on first pin of pivot joint. First pin of rotation of pivot joint has handle at its one end and is positioned so as to be controlled by means of clamp upon actuation of handle. End part and clamp catch are arranged between inner and outer body plates. Inner plate has opening provided in the vicinity of clamp end part, and magnet rigidly fixed within said opening and adapted for fixing of clamp end part on inner plate in order to enable free passage of belt end through clamp. Fastening part of buckle is made modular so as to be readily detached and replaced, and is positioned for rotation on second pin of pivot joint. Said fastening part has casing for receiving of adjustable part of belt therein. Casing is defined by side walls, as well as by front and rear plates. Rear plate has retaining part with serrated portion for retaining free end of belt. Retaining part is mounted for rotation on third pin of pivot joint.

EFFECT: convenient usage of belt due to automatic catching of belt, fast adjustment of belt length, provision for replacing of fastening part of buckle, simplified construction, enhanced reliability and safe operation providing continuity of belt.

8 cl, 4 dwg