Web-connecting assembly having a release button

Abstract

A web-connecting assembly may include a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member may include a connecting stud and a first web channel. The first web channel is configured to retain a first web. The securing member may include a housing defining a retaining chamber, a button pivotally secured to the housing, and a second web channel. The second web channel is configured to retain a second web. The button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber. The connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.

1 . A web-connecting assembly, comprising:
 a connecting member including:
 a connecting stud; and 
 a first web channel, wherein the first web channel is configured to retain a first web; and 
   a securing member including:
 a housing defining a retaining chamber; 
 a button pivotally secured to the housing; and 
 a second web channel, 
   wherein the second web channel is configured to retain a second web, wherein the button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber, and wherein the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.   
     
     
         2 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the connecting stud comprises a stem connected to a distal head, wherein the portion of the connecting stud includes the distal head. 
     
     
         3 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the head comprises a circumferential base connected to a distal rim. 
     
     
         4 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the portion of the connecting stud is configured to rotate relative to the retaining chamber when the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member. 
     
     
         5 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the securing member comprises opposed guide ramps that lead into the retaining chamber, wherein the opposed guide ramps are configured to guide the portion of the connecting stud into the retaining chamber when the button is in the open position. 
     
     
         6 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the button is configured to be pivoted into the open position through movement of the portion of the connecting stud on the opposed guide ramps toward the retaining chamber. 
     
     
         7 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the opposed guide ramps connect to opposed ledges separated from a panel by a space, wherein the portion of the connecting stud is configured to be secured within the space when the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member. 
     
     
         8 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the button comprises one or more pivot arms that pivotally connect the button to the housing, wherein the one or more pivot arms extend into the retaining chamber a distance that exceeds half a depth of the housing. 
     
     
         9 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the button comprises a canted beam configured to urge the button into the closed position. 
     
     
         10 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the button comprises a barrier lip that is configured to prevent the portion of the connecting stud from ejecting from the retaining chamber when the button is in the closed position. 
     
     
         11 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the securing member comprises a button-retaining pin that is configured to prevent the button from ejecting from the housing. 
     
     
         12 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the button-retaining pin is initially connected to the housing through one or more flash connections, and wherein the button-retaining pin is configured to be driven between portions of opposed pivot arms of the button. 
     
     
         13 . A web-connecting assembly, comprising:
 a connecting member including:
 a connecting stud; and 
 a first web channel, wherein the connecting stud comprises a stem connected to a distal head; 
   a first web retained within the first web channel;   a securing member including:
 a housing defining a retaining chamber; 
 opposed guide ramps that lead into the retaining chamber; 
 a button pivotally secured to the housing; and 
 a second web channel, 
   wherein the button is configured to be moved between an open position in which the distal head of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the distal head of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber, wherein the opposed guide ramps are configured to guide the distal head of the connecting stud into the retaining chamber when the button is in the open position, and wherein the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the distal head of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber; and   a second web retained with the second web channel.   
     
     
         14 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the head comprises a circumferential base connected to a distal rim. 
     
     
         15 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the portion of the connecting stud is configured to rotate relative to the retaining chamber when the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member. 
     
     
         16 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the button is configured to be pivoted into the open position through movement of the distal head of the connecting stud on the opposed guide ramps toward the retaining chamber. 
     
     
         17 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the opposed guide ramps connect to opposed ledges separated from a panel by a space, wherein the distal head of the connecting stud is configured to be secured within the space when the connecting member is securely connected to the securing member. 
     
     
         18 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the button comprises:
 one or more pivot arms that pivotally connect the button to the housing, wherein the one or more pivot arms extend into the retaining chamber a distance that exceeds half a depth of the housing;   a canted beam configured to urge the button into the closed position; and   a barrier lip that is configured to prevent the distal head of the connecting stud from ejecting from the retaining chamber when the button is in the closed position.   
     
     
         19 . The web-connecting assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the securing member comprises a button-retaining pin that is configured to prevent the button from ejecting from the housing, wherein the button-retaining pin is initially connected to the housing through one or more flash connections, and wherein the button-retaining pin is configured to be driven between portions of opposed pivot arms of the button. 
     
     
         20 . A web-connecting assembly configured to retain one or more webs, the web-connecting assembly comprising:
 a connecting member including a connecting stud; and   a securing member including:
 a housing defining a retaining chamber, and 
 a button pivotally secured to the housing, wherein the button is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position.