CA2316585A1 - Releasable connector for a lanyard - Google Patents
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Abstract
A releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard. The connector has a first component for coupling with one of the lanyard ends and a second component for coupling with the other of the lanyard ends. The first and second components are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the components to detach from each other.
Description
RELEASABLE CONNECTOR FOR A LANYARD
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to connectors for lanyards, and more particularly to a releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard to be worn around a user's neck.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Lanyards, or cords for holding and fastening, are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as for attaching objects around the neck of a user.
These objects can include whistles worn by a referee or coach in sports, or by a user for personal safety. Whistles are normally worn on a lanyard that is long enough to put the whistle in the user's mouth while wearing it around his or her neck, and to be able to slip the lanyard over the head of the user to put it on or take it off.
Other objects can also be worn around the neck of a user, such as decorative beads or amulets worn on a lanyard that is shorter relative to that used for a whistle.
For the user to wear the lanyard around his or her neck, the ends of the lanyard are often tied together such that they will not come apart when a force is applied to the lanyard. This can be somewhat hazardous ifthe lanyard or object attached to the lanyard gets caught on something, is pulled or yanked. The lanyard can thus jerk the user's neck or can cause choking.
It is therefore desirable to have a device to releasably connect the two ends of a lanyard such that the ends can disconnect when a sufficient force is applied to the lanyard.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard. The connector has a first component for coupling with one of the lanyard ends and a second component for coupling with the other of the lanyard ends. The first and second components are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the components to detach from each other.
In a preferred embodiment, the first component of the connector has a blind hole at one end, with one of the ends of the lanyard glued therein, and a cylindrical bore at an opposing end. The second component of the connector also has a blind hole at one end, with the other end of the lanyard glued therein, and a cylindrical protrusion at the opposing end. The cylindrical protrusion of the second component is releasably receivable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit therebetween.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is an oblique view of a preferred embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, in which a first component of the connector is disconnected from a second component of the connector;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the releasable connector of Figure 1 without a lanyard;
Fig. 3 is an oblique view of the releasable connector of Figure l, in which the first and second components of the connector are connected; and Fig. 4 is an oblique view of another embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, in which a first component of the connector is disconnected from a second component of the connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS) Reference is first made to Figs. 1 and 2 which illustrates a preferred embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, indicated generally by the numeral 20 and forms part of a lanyard assembly 21. The releasable connector 20, for attaching first and second ends 22, 24 respectively of a lanyard 26, has a first component 28 for coupling with the first end 22 of the lanyard 26 and a second component 30 for coupling with the second end 24 of the lanyard 26. The first and second components 28,30 respectively are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard 26 will cause the first and second components 28,30 respectively to detach from each other.
To simplify the description, the first component 28 will be described first and is from hereon referred to as a receptacle component 28. Referring to FIG. l, the receptacle component 28 is made of plastic and is generally cylindrical with a receiving end 32 and a lanyard end 34.
The receiving end 32 has a raised peripheral lip 36 and a cylindrical bore 38 with a diameter of approximately one half of the outside diameter of the receiving component 30. The use and function of the receiving end 32 will be described in detail below.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to connectors for lanyards, and more particularly to a releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard to be worn around a user's neck.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Lanyards, or cords for holding and fastening, are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as for attaching objects around the neck of a user.
These objects can include whistles worn by a referee or coach in sports, or by a user for personal safety. Whistles are normally worn on a lanyard that is long enough to put the whistle in the user's mouth while wearing it around his or her neck, and to be able to slip the lanyard over the head of the user to put it on or take it off.
Other objects can also be worn around the neck of a user, such as decorative beads or amulets worn on a lanyard that is shorter relative to that used for a whistle.
For the user to wear the lanyard around his or her neck, the ends of the lanyard are often tied together such that they will not come apart when a force is applied to the lanyard. This can be somewhat hazardous ifthe lanyard or object attached to the lanyard gets caught on something, is pulled or yanked. The lanyard can thus jerk the user's neck or can cause choking.
It is therefore desirable to have a device to releasably connect the two ends of a lanyard such that the ends can disconnect when a sufficient force is applied to the lanyard.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard. The connector has a first component for coupling with one of the lanyard ends and a second component for coupling with the other of the lanyard ends. The first and second components are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the components to detach from each other.
In a preferred embodiment, the first component of the connector has a blind hole at one end, with one of the ends of the lanyard glued therein, and a cylindrical bore at an opposing end. The second component of the connector also has a blind hole at one end, with the other end of the lanyard glued therein, and a cylindrical protrusion at the opposing end. The cylindrical protrusion of the second component is releasably receivable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit therebetween.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is an oblique view of a preferred embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, in which a first component of the connector is disconnected from a second component of the connector;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the releasable connector of Figure 1 without a lanyard;
Fig. 3 is an oblique view of the releasable connector of Figure l, in which the first and second components of the connector are connected; and Fig. 4 is an oblique view of another embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, in which a first component of the connector is disconnected from a second component of the connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS) Reference is first made to Figs. 1 and 2 which illustrates a preferred embodiment of a releasable connector according to the invention, indicated generally by the numeral 20 and forms part of a lanyard assembly 21. The releasable connector 20, for attaching first and second ends 22, 24 respectively of a lanyard 26, has a first component 28 for coupling with the first end 22 of the lanyard 26 and a second component 30 for coupling with the second end 24 of the lanyard 26. The first and second components 28,30 respectively are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard 26 will cause the first and second components 28,30 respectively to detach from each other.
To simplify the description, the first component 28 will be described first and is from hereon referred to as a receptacle component 28. Referring to FIG. l, the receptacle component 28 is made of plastic and is generally cylindrical with a receiving end 32 and a lanyard end 34.
The receiving end 32 has a raised peripheral lip 36 and a cylindrical bore 38 with a diameter of approximately one half of the outside diameter of the receiving component 30. The use and function of the receiving end 32 will be described in detail below.
The lanyard end 34, best shown in Figs. 2 and 3, has a blind hole 40 with a diameter similar to that of the cylindrical bore 38. The first end 22 of the lanyard 26 is bonded in the blind hole 40 by gluing it into place.
Now the second component 30 will be described and will from hereon be referred to as a plug component 30. Referring to Figs. l and 3, the plug component 30, also made of plastic, is generally cylindrical and has an insert end 42 and a lanyard end 44. The insert end 42 has a raised peripheral lip 46, similar to the receiving end 32 of the receiving component 30, and a cylindrical protrusion 48. The cylindrical protrusion 48 is appropriately sized to create an interference fit when inserted into the cylindrical bore 3 8, the use of which will be further described below.
The lanyard end 44 of the plug component 30, best shown in Figs. 1 and 3, has a blind hole 50 similar to the blind hole 40 of the receptacle component 28. The second end 24 of the lanyard 26 is bonded in the blind hole 50 by gluing it in place, similar to the way the first end 22 of the lanyard 26 is fixed in the blind hole 40 of the receiving component 28.
The use and function of the releasable connector 20 will now be described with reference to the foregoing and the attached figures. In use, the plug component 30 and receptacle component 28 can be releasably connected by inserting the cylindrical protrusion 48 into the cylindrical bore 3 8. As stated previously, the cylindrical protrusion 48 forms an interference fit in the cylindrical bore 3 8 to thereby hold the plug component and the receptacle component 28 together. A user can then place the lanyard 26, with an attached whistle, around his or her neck.
Now the second component 30 will be described and will from hereon be referred to as a plug component 30. Referring to Figs. l and 3, the plug component 30, also made of plastic, is generally cylindrical and has an insert end 42 and a lanyard end 44. The insert end 42 has a raised peripheral lip 46, similar to the receiving end 32 of the receiving component 30, and a cylindrical protrusion 48. The cylindrical protrusion 48 is appropriately sized to create an interference fit when inserted into the cylindrical bore 3 8, the use of which will be further described below.
The lanyard end 44 of the plug component 30, best shown in Figs. 1 and 3, has a blind hole 50 similar to the blind hole 40 of the receptacle component 28. The second end 24 of the lanyard 26 is bonded in the blind hole 50 by gluing it in place, similar to the way the first end 22 of the lanyard 26 is fixed in the blind hole 40 of the receiving component 28.
The use and function of the releasable connector 20 will now be described with reference to the foregoing and the attached figures. In use, the plug component 30 and receptacle component 28 can be releasably connected by inserting the cylindrical protrusion 48 into the cylindrical bore 3 8. As stated previously, the cylindrical protrusion 48 forms an interference fit in the cylindrical bore 3 8 to thereby hold the plug component and the receptacle component 28 together. A user can then place the lanyard 26, with an attached whistle, around his or her neck.
If the lanyard 26, or object attached to the lanyard 26, gets caught on something, is pulled or yanked with sufficient force such that the lanyard pulls on the user's neck, the cylindrical protrusion 48 is released from the cylindrical bore 38, thereby disconnecting the plug component 30 from the receptacle component 28.
Alternatively, a user can attach a lanyard 26 around his or her neck if the lanyard 26 is too short to be pulled over his or her head. Thus, the connector 20 with the lanyard 26 can be used for attaching a necklace with decorative beads, amulets, or the like.
Therefore, the cylindrical protrusion 48 is inserted into the cylindrical bore 38 after the lanyard 26 is placed around the user's neck, thereby holding the lanyard ends together.
To take the necklace off, the user can pull the first and second ends 22,24, respectively, of the lanyard to release the cylindrical protrusion 48 from the cylindrical bore 38. The connector 20 will also disconnect ifthe lanyard 26 is caught on something, is pulled or yanked as explained above.
The present invention provides a novel releasable connector for attaching the ends of a lanyard to be worn around a user's neck.
While the embodiment discussed herein is directed to a particular implementation of the invention, it will be apparent that variations of this embodiment are within the scope of the invention. For example, other materials can be used or the lanyard ends can be fixed in the connector components in any way such as thermally welding the ends in place, or if the connector components were made of metals, the lanyard ends could be held by crimping the layered ends of the connector components, as shown in FIG. 4. It will be apparent that the releasable connector can be used to attach any item to a user and is not limited to use with a whistle. Also, the size and shape of any of the features can vary while still performing the same function.
Alternatively, a user can attach a lanyard 26 around his or her neck if the lanyard 26 is too short to be pulled over his or her head. Thus, the connector 20 with the lanyard 26 can be used for attaching a necklace with decorative beads, amulets, or the like.
Therefore, the cylindrical protrusion 48 is inserted into the cylindrical bore 38 after the lanyard 26 is placed around the user's neck, thereby holding the lanyard ends together.
To take the necklace off, the user can pull the first and second ends 22,24, respectively, of the lanyard to release the cylindrical protrusion 48 from the cylindrical bore 38. The connector 20 will also disconnect ifthe lanyard 26 is caught on something, is pulled or yanked as explained above.
The present invention provides a novel releasable connector for attaching the ends of a lanyard to be worn around a user's neck.
While the embodiment discussed herein is directed to a particular implementation of the invention, it will be apparent that variations of this embodiment are within the scope of the invention. For example, other materials can be used or the lanyard ends can be fixed in the connector components in any way such as thermally welding the ends in place, or if the connector components were made of metals, the lanyard ends could be held by crimping the layered ends of the connector components, as shown in FIG. 4. It will be apparent that the releasable connector can be used to attach any item to a user and is not limited to use with a whistle. Also, the size and shape of any of the features can vary while still performing the same function.
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1. A releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard, the device having:
a first component for coupling with one of the lanyard ends;
a second component for coupling with the other of the lanyard ends;
wherein the first component and the second component are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the components to detach from each other.
a first component for coupling with one of the lanyard ends;
a second component for coupling with the other of the lanyard ends;
wherein the first component and the second component are releasably attachable to each other such that a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the components to detach from each other.
2. A releasable connector device according to claim 1, wherein the first component has a receiving end and the second component has an insert end adapted to be received in the receiving end.
3. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the receiving end has a cylindrical bore and the insert end has a cylindrical protrusion, the cylindrical protrusion of the second component being releasably securable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit therebetween.
4. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first and second components each have a blind hole for receiving one of the lanyard ends.
5. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by gluing them into place.
6. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by welding them into place.
7. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lanyard ends are fixed in the blind holes of the first and second components by crimping the first and second components.
8. A releasable connector for attaching two ends of a lanyard, the connector having:
a first component having a blind hole at one end for receiving one of the lanyard ends therein, and a cylindrical bore at an opposing end;
a second component having a blind hole at one end, for receiving the other of the lanyard ends therein, and a cylindrical protrusion at an opposing end being releasably securable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit therebetween;
wherein a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the first and second components to disconnect from each other.
a first component having a blind hole at one end for receiving one of the lanyard ends therein, and a cylindrical bore at an opposing end;
a second component having a blind hole at one end, for receiving the other of the lanyard ends therein, and a cylindrical protrusion at an opposing end being releasably securable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit therebetween;
wherein a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the first and second components to disconnect from each other.
9. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 8, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by gluing them into place.
10. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 8, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by welding them into place.
11. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 8, wherein the lanyard ends are fixed in the blind holes of the first and second components by crimping the first and second components.
12. A lanyard assembly comprising a lanyard and a releasable connector, the lanyard having:
first and second ends;
the connector having:
a first component having a blind hole on a first face, the first lanyard end being fixed therein, and a cylindrical bore on an opposing second face;
a second component having a blind hole on a first face, the second lanyard end being fixed therein, and a cylindrical protrusion on an opposing second face, the cylindrical protrusion being releasably securable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit;
wherein a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the first and second components to disconnect from each other.
first and second ends;
the connector having:
a first component having a blind hole on a first face, the first lanyard end being fixed therein, and a cylindrical bore on an opposing second face;
a second component having a blind hole on a first face, the second lanyard end being fixed therein, and a cylindrical protrusion on an opposing second face, the cylindrical protrusion being releasably securable in the cylindrical bore of the first component by way of an interference fit;
wherein a sufficient force imposed on the lanyard will cause the first and second components to disconnect from each other.
13. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 12, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by gluing them into place.
14. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 12, wherein the lanyard ends are bonded in the blind holes of the first and second components by welding them into place.
15. A releasable connector as claimed in claim 12, wherein the lanyard ends are fixed in the blind holes of the first and second components by crimping the first and second components.
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| CA 2316585 CA2316585A1 (en) | 2000-08-23 | 2000-08-23 | Releasable connector for a lanyard |
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| CN108741479A (en) * | 2018-08-23 | 2018-11-06 | 法斗时尚（深圳）投资有限责任公司 | A kind of necklace anti-pull structure |
| CN113093508A (en) * | 2021-04-21 | 2021-07-09 | 安徽三弟电子科技有限责任公司 | Shock attenuation is anti to fall type intelligence wrist-watch |
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| CN108741479A (en) * | 2018-08-23 | 2018-11-06 | 法斗时尚（深圳）投资有限责任公司 | A kind of necklace anti-pull structure |
| CN113093508A (en) * | 2021-04-21 | 2021-07-09 | 安徽三弟电子科技有限责任公司 | Shock attenuation is anti to fall type intelligence wrist-watch |
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