CA2348932A1 - One-way clutching methods between a ligature and a frame and their applications - Google Patents

One-way clutching methods between a ligature and a frame and their applications Download PDF

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CA2348932A1
CA2348932A1 CA002348932A CA2348932A CA2348932A1 CA 2348932 A1 CA2348932 A1 CA 2348932A1 CA 002348932 A CA002348932 A CA 002348932A CA 2348932 A CA2348932 A CA 2348932A CA 2348932 A1 CA2348932 A1 CA 2348932A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
    • A43C7/00—Holding-devices for laces
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16G—BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES; CHAINS; FITTINGS PREDOMINANTLY USED THEREFOR
    • F16G11/00—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
    • F16G11/04—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps
    • F16G11/044—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps friction clamps deforming the cable, wire, rope or cord
    • F16G11/046—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps friction clamps deforming the cable, wire, rope or cord by bending the cable around a surface
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16G—BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES; CHAINS; FITTINGS PREDOMINANTLY USED THEREFOR
    • F16G11/00—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
    • F16G11/14—Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops

Abstract

This invention relates for creating a one-way clutching action between a frame body member (1) and a ligature (6).
Three methods defined by two (2) and three (3) hole arrangements and loop (9) turning method. In either of the methods, properly spaced, strategically located holes (2 and 4) of proper size are provided within the body of the frame (1). These methods have variety of usage and can be applied to many different applications. Examples by a single body knot (17) for positive locking, and infinite adjustment, and comes apart with ease. Or by other products where a one-way clutching provides definite advantages. The invention extends the methods to the ligature ladders and other ligature ascending devices also. The structure in either case comprises of parallel ligatures (109, 110) and stepping element (111) the steps (111) connected to the ligatures (109, 110) by one-way clutching.
The steps (111) connected to the ligatures (109, 110) by a loop (116) turning method.

Claims (13)

  1. Claim 1:
    A device for creating a one-way clutching action between a ligature and a frame; said frame comprising of one or more sets of paired holes; in each said sets one hole of said paired holes being named hotel and the other hole 2; said holes 1 and 2 having diameters approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature;
    inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; one end of said ligature enters and exits said holes 1 and 2 sequentially forming a ligature loop named loop 1; said ligature end then forms a second loop around an edge of said frame before passing underneath said loop 1; a relative motion between said frame and said ligature being possible only in one direction when tension is applied to said ligature ends; said frame having stepped structure along its boundaries creating a gap between said ligature and said frame; said gap providing space for user's fingers to hold and pull said ligature from underneath said loop 1 for quick release or adjustment.
  2. Claim 2:
    A device for creating a one-way clutching action between a ligature and a frame; said frame comprising of one or more sets of three holes; said three holes in each said sets being named hotel, hole 2 and hole 3; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature;
    said holes 1 and 2 having diameters approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; in a preferred practice said holes 1, 2 and 3 form a triangle; one end of said ligature enters and exits said holes 1 and 2 sequentially forming a ligature loop called loop 1 ; said ligature end then enters and exits said hole 3 before passing underneath said loop 1; a relative motion between said frame and said ligature being possible in one direction by applying tension to said ligature end; to create a gap between said frame and said ligature, said frame comprises of an opening separating said holes 1 and 2 from said hole 3; or said hole 3 may be set at a higher elevation than said holes 1 and 2; said gap providing a space for user's fingers to hold said ligature to release or to adjust; said frame comprising of symmetric curvature on its boundaries.
  3. Claim 3:
    A ligature-frame assembly of claim 1 or claim 2 in which said ligature end, after passing underneath said loop 1, forms a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath said loop 1 a second time; securing means secure said complete loop around said loop 1; pulling said complete loop upward loosens the lock formed between said frame and said ligature.
  4. Claim 4:
    A ligature-frame assembly of claim 1 or claim 2 in which said frame is a luggage carrier; including auto top luggage carriers; or a tent; or a tent peg; or a swing set; or a convertible top; or a cargo cover; or steps of a ligature ladder; or a belt;
    including seat belts; or a belt buckle; or pulling; lifting or towing devices.
  5. Claim 5:
    A device for applying a one-way clutching action to wearables; said device comprising of a ligature and a frame; said wearable having a longitudinal opening with rows of holes alongside said longitudinal opening; said frame having 5 holes; a centrally positioned hole and holes 1, 2, 3, and 4; inner edge to inner edge distance between said hole 1 and hole 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; inner edge to inner edge of said hole 3 and hole 4 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; in a preferred practice, said holes 1 and 2 being mirror images of said hole 3 and 4 with respect to said centrally positioned hole; one end of said ligature after criss-crossing through all but the last hole of said wearable on its respective side enters and exits said holes 1 and 2 sequentially forming a loop named loop 1; said ligature end then enters and exits said last hole of said wearable on its respective side before entering and exiting said centrally positioned hole of said frame; said ligature end then passes underneath said loop 1;
    ligature segment immediately out from under said loop 1 being named pull segment ; said ligature end then forms a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath loop 1 for the second time; the other end of said ligature interacts with said holes 3 and 4 in similar fashion; securing means secure said complete loop formed by one side of said ligature end to the said complete loop formed by the other end of said ligature; said wearable can be tighten by pulling said pull segments; said wearable can be loosened by pulling said securing means upward.
  6. Claim 6:
    A device for applying a one-way clutching action to wearables; said device comprising of a ligature and a frame; said wearable having a longitudinal opening; said wearable comprising of rows of holes alongside its longitudinal opening; said frame having 5 holes; a centrally positioned hole and holes 1, 2, 3, and 4; inner edge to inner edge distance between said hole 1 and hole 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; inner edge to inner edge of said hole 3 and hole 4 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; said holes 1 and 2 being a mirror images of said hole 3 and 4 with respect to said centrally positioned hole; one end of said ligature enters and exits said holes 1 and 2 sequentially forming a loop named loop 1; each of said ligature ends then enter and exit a hole on one side of said longitudinal opening of said wearable; said ligature ends then enter and exit corresponding holes alongside of the opposite side of said longitudinal opening of said wearable; one end of said ligature then enters and exits said hole 3; the other end of said ligature then enters and exits said hole 4; both said ligature ends then enter said centrally positioned hole before passing underneath said loop 1; said ligature ends then form a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath said loop 1 again;
    securing means secure said complete loop around said loop 1; ligature segment just out from underneath of said loop 1 being named pull segment; tightening is done by pulling said pull segment; loosening is done by sliding said frame sidewise.
  7. Claim 7:
    A device for applying a one-way clutching action to wearables; said device comprising of a ligature and a frame; said wearable having a longitudinal opening; said wearable comprising of rows of holes alongside its longitudinal opening; said frame being attached or being an integrated part of one side of said longitudinal opening of said wearable; said frame having 3 holes; said holes being holes 1, 2 and, 3; in a preferred practice, said 3 holes forming a triangle; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature;
    one end of said ligature enters and exits said holes 1 and 2 of said frame sequentially forming a loop named loop 1; said ligature ends then each enter and exit a hole of said wearable; both said ligature ends then enter and exit hole 3 before passing underneath said loop 1; said ligature ends then form a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath said loop 1 again; securing means secure said complete loop around said loop 1; tightening is done by pulling ligature segments immediately out from underneath said loop 1; loosening is done by pulling said securing means upward.
  8. Claim 8:
    A securing means for pulling opposite sides of a wearable toward each other;
    said means composed of a wearable and ligatures; said wearable having a longitudinal opening; said wearable comprising of a row of holes along both sides of said longitudinal opening; each of said rows of holes comprising of sets of 3 holes; said 3 holes of each set being named hole 1, hole 2 and hole 3; in a preferred practice, said holes of each set forming a triangle; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 of each set being equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; one end of a said ligature enters end exits holes 1 and 2 of a set forming a loop named loop 1; said ligature end then enters and exits hole 3 of the same said set before passing underneath said loop 1; said ligature end then forms a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath said loop 1 again; securing means secure said complete loop around said loop 1; the other end of said ligature interacts with a corresponding set of holes on the opposite side of said longitudinal opening; other ligatures being used to connect other sets of corresponding holes in the same fashion.
  9. Claim 9:
    A securing means for pulling opposite sides of a wearable toward each other;
    said means composed of a wearable and ligatures; said wearable having a longitudinal opening; said wearable comprising of a row of holes along either sides of its longitudinal opening; each of said rows of holes comprising of sets of 2 holes; said 2 holes of each set being named hole 1, hole 2; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; one end of said ligature entering and exiting said holes 1 and sequentially thus forming a loop named loop 1; said ligature end then forms a loop around the edge of the said longitudinal opening before passing underneath said loop 1;
    said ligature end then forming a complete loop around said loop 1 by passing underneath said loop 1 again; securing means secure said complete loop around said loop 1; other end of said ligature interact with a corresponding set of 2 holes on the opposite side of said longitudinal opening; other ligatures interact similarly with other sets of holes alongside the said longitudinal opening.
  10. Claim 10:
    A securing means for pulling opposite sides of a wearable toward each other;
    said means composed of a wearable and ligatures; said wearable having a longitudinal opening; said wearable comprising of a row of holes along either sides of its longitudinal opening; each of said rows of holes comprising of sets of 2 holes; said 2 holes of each set being named hole 1, hole 2; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; one end of said ligature entering and exiting said holes 1 and sequentially thus forming a loop named loop 1; said ligature ends then entering and exiting corresponding set of 2 holes on the opposite side of said longitudinal opening;
    both ends of said ligature then passing underneath said loop 1; tightening is done by pulling ends of said ligature; loosening is done by pulling said ligature from underneath said loop 1.
  11. Claim 11:
    A ligature ladder comprised of a set of parallel ligatures; said ligatures being intermediate by sets of bodies; said bodies, in a preferred practice, being round in shape and rigid; one end of said parallel ligatures being fastened at an elevation; the other end of said parallel ligatures being fastened to the ground level or left hanging free; in a preferred practice, each of said rigid bodies comprising of 4 holes; two holes being positioned close to one end of the said body and the two other holes being positioned close to the opposite end of the said body; one end of one of said ligatures enter and exits a hole close to one end of said rigid body; said ligature end then forms a 1/2 turn loop around said rigid body before entering and exiting from said second hole located at the same end of said rigid body; the other said ligature interacts with the other end of said rigid body in the same fashion; other rigid bodies interact with the said parallel ligatures in same fashion; locking of said rigid bodies to said parallel ligatures is done by turning said 1/2 turn loop from one side to the other side over the corresponding end of said rigid bodies; said loop turning locks said rigid bodies to said ligatures in one direction.
  12. Claim 12:
    An ascending/descending device composed of a pair of long ligatures, a pair of rigid bodies and a pair of short ligatures; each of the said rigid bodies having 3 sets of paired holes; one of said paired holes being centrally located; the other said paired holes being located close to one and the last paired holes being located close to the other end of said rigid body; one end of one of said short ligatures enter and exits said two holes located close to one end of one of said rigid bodies sequentially forming a loop; said ligature end then passes underneath said loop after forming 1/2 turn loop around said rigid body; the other end of said short ligature interacts similarly with the pairs of holes located at the other end of said rigid body; one of said long ligatures being fastened at one end to an elevation; the other end of said long ligatures enters and exits one of said centrally located holes of said rigid body; said ligature end then forms 1/2 turn loop around said rigid body before entering and exiting the second centrally located hole of the said rigid body; the other said long ligature, short ligature and rigid body interact with each other in a similar fashion; when ascending the said 1/2 turn loop of said long ligatures is turned from one side to the other; said loop turning causes a one-way locking between said long ligature and said rigid body; when descending, said 1/2 turn loop is turned back to its original position.
  13. Claim 13:
    A one-way power transmission apparatus composed of a driver element, a driven element, a power transmitting ligature and, a stationary frame; said ligature transferring power from said driver to said driven element; said stationary frame having sets of 3 holes; said holes being named holes 1, 2 and 3; inner edge to inner edge distance between said holes 1 and 2 being approximately equal to the diameter or the width of said ligature; said ligature forming a loop between said holes 1 and 2; said ligature after passing through said hole 3 passes underneath said loop; said ligature connecting said driven and said driver elements.
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