# What kind of latch mechanism is this? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 2, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326 "2014-11-02T06:27:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![busterpickle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/258eb7/32.png) [@busterpickle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/busterpickle)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/1 "2014-11-02T06:27:16Z")
Slide loop? I tried some searches and I’ve seen them before. I’m hoping to know the name/type so I can try and find them to make a strap. [http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-10-accessories-20lenovo-think-tablet-10-accessories-.jpg](http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-10-accessories-20lenovo-think-tablet-10-accessories-.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Conspicuous\_Conspiracist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5fc32e/32.png) [@Conspicuous\_Conspiracist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Conspicuous_Conspiracist)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/2 "2014-11-02T06:41:48Z")
How about keyhole? ---
**Author:** ![busterpickle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/258eb7/32.png) [@busterpickle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/busterpickle)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2014, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/3 "2014-11-02T07:36:42Z")
Bingo! Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Isilder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/cc9497/32.png) [@Isilder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isilder)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/4 "2014-11-02T07:44:04Z")
The thinkpad has an elastic strip to keep tension on. The style of clip is not favoured as metal plate can jiggle over and off… but IBM reduces the risk with the elastic strap. Australia used to have the keyhole attachment for car child restraints, but they changed away from the keyhole attachment. Elastic strap ready to go [http://beyondadaptive.com/product/elastic-strap-kit-for-keyguards/](http://beyondadaptive.com/product/elastic-strap-kit-for-keyguards/) ---
**Author:** ![busterpickle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/258eb7/32.png) [@busterpickle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/busterpickle)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/5 "2014-11-14T19:57:58Z")
BTW: thanks for that link! Any ways, does anyone know of a supplier? I have looked at backpack repair sites, etc. I did find Motion Computing and their shoulder strap and related accessories but it’s rather up there in cost, too high to justify experimenting with. I bought a used ModulR system and they keyhole clips work but are too thick for me to safely keep using. I was just hoping to find those clips. Thought about 3D printing, but, I don’t think the way the material is deposited would work well over time. Might rip apart. Hrmm… ---
**Author:** ![Nefario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/59ef9b/32.png) [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-latch-mechanism-is-this/703326/6 "2014-11-15T02:42:44Z")
I used to design consumer electronics and such… Are you wanting _exactly_ this end fitting or simply working on a similar concept? Are you working on a product idea or just fixing something? The ModulR strap I found for $14.95 is dirt cheap if it would allow you to build a prototype or even low volume production of a $$$ product. The clips in the Slashgear picture are die stamped, deburred, and likely powder coated by the 1000’s in China. If you’re developing a moderate volume product (100’s) a keyhole clip could be waterjet or laser cut, then tumbled to deburr, but you’re talking dollars per part. You _might_ be able to find some type of online Chinese source guide and search for backpack or strap parts. If you can find the source you likely can buy parts given the Chinese lack of concern for proprietary rights.