WO2006084601A1

WO2006084601A1 - Attachment and support device

Info

Publication number: WO2006084601A1
Application number: PCT/EP2006/000796
Authority: WO
Inventors: Franck Fichoux
Original assignee: Synopsis Sarl
Priority date: 2005-02-09
Filing date: 2006-01-31
Publication date: 2006-08-17
Also published as: EP1690467A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a hanging device, such as for a handbag. The inventive device comprises, for example, two bands which can each be wound to form a loop. The two bands can be separated from and attached to one another or can be integral with another in order to form an X, T or L shape. Each of the ends of the bands is equipped with a locking means which is used to close the loop and which co-operates with a complementary locking means that is provided on the other end of the same band, at the point at which the bands intersect or between said two positions in the case of integral bands. Said locking means can take the form of any standard or known locking means, such as a strip of Velcro, push buttons, etc.

Description

ATTACHMENT AND SUPPORT DEVICE

Field of the art

The present invention relates to an attachment and support device for carrying an object and exerting a force in any direction, and to a method of manufacturing the same.

Background Art In most areas, and since then, the man has needed objects of all kinds close to him for his comfort or work, in some cases these objects are small, light and easy to wear. and storing, for example, pens, a watch, glasses, etc. Nevertheless, in many other cases, the objects are heavier, bulkier and, therefore, more difficult to store, for example, a tool bag, a cane, a purse, a briefcase, etc. Most of these are usually designed to have a grip part allowing the user to hold them, for example, a handle, a shoulder strap, etc. However, these capture means are generally intended only for interaction between the obj and its user, and are not always adapted to the physical environment with which they can interact.

In the past, inventors have found means of attachment and support for certain objects, for example, clothes hangers, key rings. In addition, in some cases fastening means have been directly attached to the object and transported itself, for example, a pen clip, an anchor point of a jacket, etc. However, these means of attachment and support have several significant disadvantages such that, for example, for example, too much specificity and too much volume for hangers, high rigidity and difficulty of use for key rings.

To overcome these disadvantages, the inventors have carried out intensive research to find a means of attachment and support easy to use, easy to store and store, usable in most areas, and can be used on different types of support and for several types of objects.

Objectives of the invention

An object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive, easy-to-use device capable of supporting or supporting various types of objects of a wide variety of rigid and / or seroidal weights of size and weight. different .

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a cheap fastener and support device that can be used with a wide range of objects.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an attachment and support device that can be easily stored and stored.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a fastener and support device capable of supporting an object and in any orientation.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a fastening and support device which is discreet and pleasant to look at and use.

Summary of the invention

The present invention relates to a fastening device and support for carrying an object and exerting a force in any direction as described in the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least two attachment means, one for connecting said device with a support and the other for connecting said device has a purpose and to carry, said attachment means being detachable so as to be completely flattened.

Also, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an attachment and support device as described in the preamble of claim 17, characterized in that its shape is cut by stamping an elastomeric sheet, of leather, textile, and the like.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in two parts, each formed of a band, attached together, by any means, for example, to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the and set flat, a first tape rollable on itself to form a first loop and a second tape rollable on itself to form a second loop. The two flat bands can form an X.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in a T-shaped part when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the T being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop and the vertical bar may be to be rolled up on itself to form a second loop.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in an L-shaped part when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the L being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop and the vertical bar can be wound on itself to form a second loop.

According to another embodiment, the two loops forming loops have an opening in the middle which makes it possible to pass one band in the other in the manner of a cross, making it easy to detach the strips from each other. when laid flat.

According to another embodiment, the device may be entirely made of a gripping material, such as a velcro material, thus allowing the loops to be locked without means other than the bands themselves.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the loops can be formed by means of locking means provided at the ends of the wound strips.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device consists of different layers of laminated materials on top of one another

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner layer is formed of a gripping material.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer layer is formed of a material capable of being printed.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking means of the two loops may be identical or different, is that at least any one allows an adjustment of the size of the loop.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. The DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND THE SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS DESCRIBED ARE PROVIDED ONLY BY EXAMPLE, AND MANY ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE INDICATED BY INDUSTRY DETAILED BY READING THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITHOUT EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF THE INVENTION.

Brief description of the drawings

Figs. 1A and 1B show a first embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.

Figs. 2A and 2B show a second embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.

Figs. 3A and 3B show a third embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.

Detailed description of 1 / invention

Thus, the inventors have found that a device consisting of several arms attached to each other, forming one or more bodies in the device, may in some cases rotate about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the plane formed by these arms and passing by a possible point of attachment, makes it possible to reach the desired goals. In this case, the different arms must be able to form a loop by rejoining their end and attaching them by means of locking means, external or integral to the band, so as to obtain two loops attached one to the other. other by a point of attachment, a point of contact or a shared part, and may in some cases turn relative to each other. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the simplicity of use as well as the advantage that the device has for its storage, insofar as when the loops are detached, the device can be laid flat and thus be stacked. And sometimes even the different bands can be detached from each other to be stored separately.

To be perfectly adapted to several situations, it is understood that this device may consist of one or two more materials included in the group consisting of a polymer, an elastomer, leather, textile, rubber, velcro and the like. . Thus, the device may consist of one or more layers laminated to one another. In such a case, for example, the inner layer may be formed of a gripping or adhesive material while the outer layer may be formed of a material capable of being printed.

In addition, the device is such that the locking means of the two loops can be identical or different, that one and / or the other can allow an adjustment of the size of the loop, and that they are chosen in the group consisting of an adjustable flange, a velcro, a clip, a push button, a hook, a separable sticker and the like. The locking means may also be intrinsic to the strips if they are, for example, entirely made of an adhesive material, such as Velcro.

In addition, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fastening device as described above characterized in that one cuts out its shape, for example two bands or a T or in others forms, by stamping a sheet of elastomer, leather, textile, and the like.

In ^'addition, the method may provide that two different materials are laminated one on the other before the step of stamping; then finally, the locking means are then applied to the ends of the elements provided to form loops.

Embodiment 1 Fig. 1A shows an attachment and support device 1 consisting of two strips 2 and 2 'attached together by a sealed press button 3, so that the strips 2 and 2' can rotate around each other. axis 3 'with respect to each other. These two strips each have a locking means 8a and 8a 'shaped velcro, respectively, and 8b and 8b' complementary velcro, which allows to adjust the size of the loops according to the obj and they must hold. In this figure, the two locking means 8a and 8a ', and 8b and 8b' are the same and are velcro. The strips consist of two layers, an outer or upper layer 5 and 5 'and an inner or lower layer 6 and 6'. The outer or upper layers 5 and 5 'are made of a non-elastic, conventional material, such as a polymer, a leather, or a textile, on which an impression can be made. The inner or lower layers 6 and 6 'are made of a gripping material, such as, for example, a rubber. In this figure, the two strips are flat and the device can be stored easily, it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure IB shows the same device as Figure IA, but in this figure, both bands have their two ends attached together respectively. Thanks to the point of attachment 3, the two loops can rotate freely with respect to each other. The size of the loops may be the same or different for the two loops depending on the obj and engaged within them.

Embodiment 2

Figure 2A shows a fastener and support device 7 consisting of a single body and having a T-shape when the device is completely laid flat. The three arms of the devices 7a, 7a 'and 7b are of varying sizes more or less equal and have at their end a locking means 10 and 10'. These locking means are arranged in such a way that the ends 7a and 7a 'are locked to form a loop and the end of the vertical strip of the T 7b rejoins and locks at the point 7b' so as to form a second loop. In addition a fourth locking means complementary to that 7b is disposed at the junction of these three bands. In this case, the locking means 10 and 10 'are push buttons. The body of the device consists of a single elastic and gripping material, such as an elastomer or a rubber. In this figure, the body is flat and the device can be stored easily, it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure 2B shows the same device as Figure 2A, but in this figure, the complementary locking means have been joined, thus two loops are formed. So, a bag can be attached is held at a chair armrest not via this device without difficulties.

Embodiment 3 Fig. 3A shows a fastener and support device 9 consisting of a single body and having an L shape when the device is completely laid flat. The two arms of the devices 9 'and 9 "are of more or less equal sizes and have at their end a locking means 11a and 11a'. These locking means 11a and 11a 'are arranged at both ends of the strips 9' and 9 '' of the horizontal and vertical bars of the L on one side and the other respectively. In addition, the two complementary locking sockets 11b and 11b 'to those at 9' and 9 '' are situated at the right angle of the L on one side 9a and on the other 9b. The locking means are push buttons. The body of the device consists of a single elastic and gripping material, such as an elastomer or a rubber. In this figure, the body is flat and the device can be stored easily, - it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure 3B shows the same device as Figure 3A, but in this figure, the complementary locking means have been joined, thus two loops are formed. So, a bag can be attached is held to a chair armrest not via this device without difficulties.

Claims

1. An attachment and support device for carrying an object and exerting a force in any direction, characterized in that it comprises at least two attachment means (2a, 2b; 7a, 7a ', 7b 9 ', 9' '), one for connecting said device (1) with a carrier and the other for connecting said device (1) to an object and to carry, said attachment means being detachable to be completely flattened, in that it is formed of two strips (2, 2 ') attached to each other and rotatable about a perpendicular axis (3') to said attachment and support (1) laid flat, and in that at least one locking means allows adjustment of the size of the loop.

Fastening and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a T shape when laid flat, the horizontal bar (7a, 7a ') of the T being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop (7a, 7a ') and the vertical bar (7b, 7b') being rollable on itself to form a second loop (7b).

3. A fastening and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an L shape when laid flat, the vertical bar of the L (9 ') being wound on itself to form a first loop (9 ') and the horizontal bar (9'') can be wound on itself to form a second loop (9'').

An attachment and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an X shape when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the X being rollable on itself to form a first loop and the bar vertical which can be wound on itself to form a second loop.

5. An attachment and support device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said attachment means can form loops by locking means

(8, 8 ', 10, 10', 11, 11 ') provided on the ends (2,

2 '; 7a, 7a ', 7b, 7b'; 9 ', 9' ', 9a, 9b) of the bars of T, L, or X.

An attachment and support device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for attaching the two strips (3) may be a sealed press button or any conventional means.

7. Attachment and support device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of one or more different materials.

8. Device for attachment and support according to claim 4, characterized in that the material used is a polymer, an elastomer, leather, textile, rubber, Velcro and the like.

Fastener and support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of different layers (5, 5 ', 6, 6') of laminated materials on top of one another.

Fastening and support device according to claim 6, characterized in that the inner layer (6, 6 ') is formed of a gripping or adhesive material.

Fastening and support device according to Claim 6, characterized in that the outer layer (5, 5 ') is formed of a material which can be printed.

12. A fastening and support device according to claim 7, characterized in that the locking means of the loops (8, 8 '; 10, 10'; 11, 11 ') is an adjustable flange.

13. A fastening and support device according to claim 7, characterized in that the locking means of the loops (8, 8 '; 10, 10', - 11, 11 ') is a velcro, a clip, a button press, a hook or a separable sticker.

14. A method of manufacturing a fastening device and support (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one cuts out its shape, preferably T, by stamping a sheet of paper. ^f elastomer, leather, textiles, and the like.

15. The method of claim 8, characterized in that at least two different materials are laminated to one another before the stamping step.

16. The method of claim 8, characterized in that it then applies the locking means at the ends of the elements provided to form loops.