CAM BUCKLE

A buckle (1) for fastening a load strap (40), comprising a buckle frame (10), a crossbar (21) extending between side arms (12, 13) of the frame (10), and a pivotable cam (30) arranged between the side arms (12, 13). The crossbar (21) forms part of a locking element (20), which is displaceable between a closed position, in which the crossbar (21) extends between the side arms (12, 13), and an open position, in which the crossbar (21) is separated from at least one of the side arms (12, 13), such that a load strap (40) is laterally insertable between the cam (30) and the crossbar (21). [0002] The displaceable locking element may provide great ease of access for laterally inserting a load strap. The integrity of the buckle frame is maintained, increasing the stiffness of the buckle and its ability to withstand tension from a load strap.