Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting assembly (10, 10a) for connecting an object to a leash (18), comprising a first securing part (12) for securing to the object and a second securing part (16; 50) for securing the leash (18), which is connected to the first securing part (12) via a flexible connecting element (20) such that it can be moved relative to the first securing part. The first securing part (12) has a bore (26) through which the connecting element (20) passes, and the connecting element (20) is rotatably held in the bore (26). The second securing part (16; 50) has a receiving region (36; 60) which has an opening (42; 61) for the leash (18), said opening leading into the receiving region, and which is dimensioned such that the receiving region allows a knot (62) of the leash (18) to be received and allows the knot (62) to be rotated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 32/73 - Accessories not specially adapted for a particular type of board, e.g. paddings or buoyancy elements for tethering users or objects to the board, e.g. leashes
• F16G 11/08 - Fastenings for securing ends of driving-cables to one another, the fastenings having approximately the same diameter as the cables

Abstract

A release mechanism is provided for releasably connecting a strap to sports equipment. The strap is secured at a first end to the sports equipment and at a second end to the release mechanism. The release mechanism has a fastening part releasably connected to an engagement element. The engagement element interacts with a fastening part bail element that is pivotable about a pivot axle between a release position and an engaged position with the engagement element. The bail element can be secured in the engaged position by a securing element. The securing element and bail element are secured to the fastening part such that the distance between the pivot axle of the bail element and the securing element changes when a tensile load is applied to the bail element. The securing element releases the bail element when a defined release tensile force is exerted on the bail element.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63C 10/12 - Yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings
• B63B 32/40 - Twintip boardsWakeboardsSurfboardsWindsurfing boardsPaddle boards, e.g. SUP boardsAccessories specially adapted therefor
• A63C 9/085 - Ski bindings yieldable or self-releasing in the event of an accident, i.e. safety bindings with sole hold-downs, e.g. swingable
• A63C 10/06 - Straps therefor, e.g. adjustable straps