CN105338850A

CN105338850A - Rotary joint assembly and combination clip-hook and jewelry employing the same

Info

Publication number: CN105338850A
Application number: CN201480026959.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: F·法蒂; 黄立
Original assignee: Clipsy LLC
Current assignee: Clipsy LLC
Priority date: 2013-03-15
Filing date: 2014-03-14
Publication date: 2016-02-17
Also published as: HK1220590A1; EP2967199A4; WO2014144124A1; EP2967199A1; JP2016513555A; EP2967199B1

Abstract

This invention provides a combination clip and hook (clip) for use generally in suspending articles having shoulder or hand straps, or carrying other accessories, such as keys, which is rotatably movable about a rotary joint between a first position in which two opposing, rotatably joined portions of the overall clip structure are oriented together to form a continuous, enclosed shape that can be secured around another strap or loop on an item or piece of clothing, and a second position in which the two portions of the structure are rotated out of the enclosed shape, and into, for example, a substantially S-shaped hook in which one portion of the structure supports the strap of the item and the other portion can be applied to a clothing hook, chair back, table surface, door top, or other supporting member.

Description

Rotary joint assembly and combination clamp hanger and the jewelry adopting it

Technical field

The present invention relates to the detachable accessory for using together with other article with handle or belt with wallet, sack, and the suspension hook related more specifically to for sack and analog, and other adopt mobilizable joint to change other accessories of its assembly orientation.

Background technology

Hook and clip are article conventional in daily life.Article can be fixed together by they when needed.They also make article be suspended on the surface of suspension, with avoid article to be placed on dirty floor or other on the surface.Special expectation raise wallet, sack and other be above the ground level or other surfaces portable and take on the property taken.This is because such article may comprise valuable thing, and may be made up of the material easily made dirty of costliness.In addition, expect to keep such article and property in eye level or close to horizontal eye position, they can be avoided theft by monitoring nearby.Under the owner of article is sitting in the such special sight in restaurant or bar, wallet, sack or other properties need to be carried especially.Although can use the outer sleeve hanger or other hardware that are used to hang clothes, owner tends to bag to be placed at one's side usually.Selection is done limited often like this.Sack or wallet can be placed on the below of owner's leg, and this can make it be polluted and be splashed by liquid.Or it can be placed on desk or on work top, it also may be made dirty by the liquid that splashes and food there.

More specifically, multiple accessory benefits from enclosed construction.Such as, solid bracelet, solid necklace and analog need the open orientation that it can be made to connect and remove, and they are fixed to the closing position of wearer.Usually, this needs exquisite hinge and loaded down with trivial details clasp, and these type of article many are all easy to damaged and are otherwise difficult to operation.

Therefore, desirable to provide the mechanism allowing wallet, sack or other hands/shoulder belongings in almost any Support Position easily place suspension.This mechanism should be easy to carry when not using, enough firm in order to avoid rupture under normal operation, and the outward appearance of pleasant should be had.The modification of fundamental mechanism also should be able to perform other functions, except sack and the suspension of other hands/shoulder belongings, also for other objects, and such as bracelet and closeable jewelry.This mechanism also should allow the simple integrated closed and locking used at large.In addition, this mechanism should be able to make overall structure pass through to include but not limited to the different materials of metal, polymer and analog and form.

Summary of the invention

Instant invention overcomes the shortcoming of prior art, usually closeable assembly in the suspended item with shoulder or hand strap is used in by providing combination clip and hook (clip) or other, or otherwise carry accessory item, as key, it rotatably moves around the swivel joint between primary importance and the second place, in primary importance, two of whole clip structure are relative, rotatable coupling part is by directed to form continuous print together, the shape closed, this shape can be fixed (such as around another belt on article or dress or ring, band), in the second position, two positions of this structure are rotated closed shape, and enter hook (such as, substantially in S-hook), wherein a part holding articles of structure belt and another part may be used on clothing link, the chair back, workbench surface, header, or other supporting members.In a further embodiment, the structure closed can limit a wear-resisting jewelry piece, described wear-resisting jewelry piece is fixed on the wrist of wearer, ankle, neck or other additives in closed orientation (intheenclosedorientation), and upper from its disengaging at open directed (intheopenedorientation).In the exemplary embodiment, the joint between two parts can limit spring with at least two pointer positions and load rotating hinge assembly.This part is placed on by the first pointer position closes orientation, and it has relative free end (opposing tabs end) and the minimum clearance had in antagonistic relations therebetween.About 180 ° of the opposition side that two parts are oriented in detent position by the second pointer position, thus allow the formation of hook.

In the exemplary embodiment, swivel joint can be configured to have a pair relative convex wedge/protrusion surface and groove/detent face, and be configured to usually by the insert that the spring assembly embedded is biased toward each other, all these is arranged on axle.Spring assembly can comprise a series of Belleville (bayesian) packing ring becoming stacking setting around driving shaft.Driving shaft can comprise through the machine screw of coaxial cylindrical bore at the fitting end at both ends, and is threadably fastened to the side of described joint.Alternately, wheel shaft can be the axle of the head at one end with expansion, and is the moveable clip in opposite end.This Belleville (bayesian) packing ring can be located in the both sides of adjacent wheel shaft in the present embodiment.The opposed end of the joint in each part can be capped to be had relative to contiguous clip surfaces sizing to provide the plug consistent with the outer cap surface of continuous outer surface.A pair resilient tip can be installed in each opposite free ends of each part, adjacent to opposition gap therebetween.When the side linked up with or opposite side are applied to supporting member, these tips can be shaped to provide extra hook end and rubbing surface, and can from opposite end to inner process to limit the hook end extended.

In addition, in the exemplary embodiment, convex joint insert can comprise multiple convex wedge shape part structure, and this insert part in the portion can be fixed to the circle holding recess, and this part has the mutual plane preventing male inserts from rotating relative to this part.Relative insert can comprise the rear end of hollow, and this rear end is also formed with the plane corresponding to and combine at the protrusion surface of opposite segments.In this embodiment, two inserts are completely fixing in circular depressions.By this way, prevent each insert from rotating relative to its position, and each insert can rotate relative to another insert.Therefore, when a part rotates relative to another ratchet insert, the insert of bottom and its rotation.Male inserts (maleinsert) comprises two outstanding wedge shape parts or dome, and spill ratchet insert (femaledetentinsert) is made up of two corresponding grooves or hole.By providing predetermined revolving force, overcome the spring biases strength applied between insert, and convex wedge shape part is allowed and is passed out die.When behind the position (or closing or hook direction) desired by obtaining, wedge shape part is clicked to enter and is engaged with groove, to keep the position for arbitrarily rotating.

In one embodiment, the closed orientation of clip can limit heart, or another kind of pleasant geometry, and bonding part can comprise the mirror-image halves of shape.In a further embodiment, the internal edge at one or two position can limit the polygonal internal of instrument or the accessory included and the mirror-image halves of peripheral shape, such as bottle opener, or useful close-shaped, such as napkin holder.Other shapes (such as circular, oval or analog) also among considering-any shape of any shape of producing shell a direction of rotation in fact and the hook of (each relative direction of rotation is usually located in common plane) in an opposite direction.In a further embodiment, the size of the interior girth of accessory is flexibly changing, and can be supported to only have less article around adaptation, such as jewelry strand, strap lug, or analog.Clip in this small-scale (or fairly large) version can be mounted with one or more accessory structure.Such as, key chain assembly or computer memory stick.This accessory structure can be installed on the edge of one of clip member, and when relative parts are draped on a support surface, locates attached accessory is balanced.The areal cross-section alterable of clip structure parts in any embodiment herein, and this surface can have various Art Designs formed thereon.

In other embodiments, the integrally-built Part I of rotary gemel and Part II can form as one, or part of polymer material is made.Single (usually shaping) adapter assembly can use in the present embodiment.Such joint is easy to assemble together with the parts reducing quantity.In one embodiment, this integrally-built joint comprises the first pointer surface with convex projection and the second pointer surface with spill ratchet.Joint also limits integral assembly and is engaged in the single recess on each Part I and Part II.Recess coordinates cylinder with jaw consistent tapered end sealing assembling, to promote the restriction of axially-movable, is completely fixed, allows axial-rotation simultaneously once jaw assembly at recess.Recess comprises the first inclined surface and jaw assembly comprises at least two isolated jaws, and each jaw has the second inclined plane towards the first inclined plane.By this way, along with convex projection departs from ratchet along adjacently situated surfaces, relative to the axial tensile force that the rotation of the Part I of Part II causes betwixt.Along with the second inclined plane is attracted in the first inclined plane, resisted movably in the axial direction by the flexibility of jaw toward each other.Pointer surface is inhaled together at joint by axial tensile force, and when parts being rotated to completely new direction, its camber projection ratchet is fixed in the middle of ratchet again.Polymeric material can scribble the various materials providing various finishing, includes but not limited to the surface of carving and polishing of metallizing.

In another exemplary embodiment being similar to the single jaw bearing structure of foregoing description, clip and ring structure are provided with the Part I and Part II that are rotatably connected, move optionally to comprise opening between hook position and the rotary indicator position of closed hoop position at two.Part I exemplarily comprises the polymer sheet with single jaw assembly at fitting end, and limits local ring.Part II comprises the sheet metal with the fitting end comprising the recess holding jaw assembly, and limits local ring.Recess in the second portion is exemplarily formed as the component be separated, and this component is inserted in slot at the fitting end of sheet metal.When this structure of rotation limits hook with open position, the cushion being provided to the free end of the Part I (polymer sheet) of its abutting end is relatively on the position of joint in conjunction with the desk of other supporting surfaces.The recess cylinder consistent with tapered end with jaw assembly is closely assembled cooperation, the axially-movable of this conical section portion restriction Part I and Part II, once jaw assembly is completely fixed at recess (after assembling), allow axial-rotation simultaneously.Jaw assembly comprises at least two jaws separated, and each jaw has the face of inclination, and this face can make clevice orientation curve inwardly each other, because they are driven to cylindrical recess between erecting stage.Once assembling, the internal perisporium of the back side coupling recess of each jaw, and opposing axially pull-out thus.The semicolumn oblique crank Z of each jaw comprises and axially aligning, in each exterior protrusions being positioned at about 180 ° relative to other.These projections, along the cylindrical interior of recess, relative to each other coordinate with corresponding breach at 180 ° of intervals movably at each.Positioning convex portion and breach are to allow joint to the rotatably pointer between open position and closing position.In one embodiment, the free end of Part II is overlapping and cover the free end of Part I at closed ring position.

In another embodiment is implemented, clip and ring structure (or other sealing jewelry piece have opening of pointer or closing position) are provided with its Part I each and Part II at swivel joint, each position in the first and second parts defines the shape of the first periphery, wherein Part I and Part II limit and close directed and the second peripheral shape, the free end closing directed each first and second parts is overlapping, and the second peripheral shape and primary importance are rotatably away from (relative to each other about 180 °).At closed orientation direction, clip and ring structure stop collar.The direction of opening, clip and ring structure limit hook.Indicating hand component in adapter assembly comprises groove relative on Part I and at least one pointer on the second portion, and Part II has the projection of each groove be optionally combined in each first rotating part and the second rotating part.Pointer to be mounted in pointer container in the second portion and in the face of groove.Adapter assembly comprises through each first and second parts and is fixedly attached to the axle bolt of Part I or Part II, and axle bolt is fixed to by screw thread in the locking nut embedded first or Part II.At least one part in the Part I be made up of polymer and locking nut and Part II can be embedded in its polymer areas and nut can be made of metal.First or Part II can have recess, for axle bolt with lid to cover the recess consistent with the geometry of relevant portion.This recess comprises the spring support being constructed and arranged to combine relative to the face of the nut around axle bolt and rotate.The spring assembly be made up of multiple Belleville washer is oriented in and is biased in the relative relation of described first against Part II.One of at least two-part free end is provided with cushion.First and second parts are constructed and arranged in closing position, limit solid jewelry piece and can be removed in the open position.Clip and ring structure can be centered around the belt of closing position for sack.

Accompanying drawing explanation

With reference to the following drawings, present invention is described, wherein:

Fig. 1 describes the combination clip of heart-shaped profile and the side view of hook (clip) structure according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 shows the perspective view of the clip structure shown in the Fig. 1 of the hand-strap being fixed to exemplary handbag;

Fig. 3 is the side view of the clip structure of the Fig. 1 being configured to S-hook direction;

Fig. 4 is the clip that the is configured to S-hook orientation as shown in Figure 3 perspective view relative to the exemplary handbag of desktop support;

Fig. 5 is the exploded view that exemplary embodiment according to the present invention describes the clip structure of Fig. 1 of rotary joint assembly;

Fig. 6 is the partial sectional view of the rotary joint assembly of the assembling of the clip structure of Fig. 1;

Fig. 7 is the perspective view that Fig. 1 is used in the concave-convex joint insert of the swivel joint of clip structure;

Fig. 8 is the decomposition diagram that the local of the swivel joint of the swivel joint insert of the alternate embodiments comprised according to clip structure of the present invention is exposed;

Fig. 9 is according to illustrating that the alternate embodiments of the present invention in closed orientation limits the side view of the clip mechanism of hexagon/polygonal profile;

Figure 10 is shown in open orientation to form the side view of the clip structure of Fig. 9 of S-hook configuration;

Figure 11 is the fragmentary, perspective view of the clip structure that Fig. 9 that the inner circumferential as bottle opener accessory uses is shown;

Figure 12 illustrates the side view with the polygon clip of surface details according to still another embodiment of the invention in closed orientation;

Figure 13 is the side view of the round clip according to alternate embodiments of the present invention, and it is according to another embodiment of the present invention, is suitable for comprising with closed orientation with the accessory structure of the form of key or computer storage chain;

Figure 14 is shown at the open directed side view hanging on the clip structure of Figure 13 of support nail;

Figure 15 A-15D is the perspective view of the bracelet adopting swivel joint according to alternate embodiments of the present invention in closed orientation, front view and side view;

Figure 16 is the side view of the bracelet of Figure 15 A-15D be shown in open orientation;

Figure 17 is that the embodiment alternative according to the present invention adopts the bracelet of swivel joint or the side partial cross-sectional of hook;

Figure 18 is being made up of polymeric material and comprising the clip of single swivel joint and the side view of hook structure according to alternate embodiments of the present invention;

Figure 19 is the clip of the Figure 18 of the parts that single swivel joint is shown and the decomposition diagram of hook structure;

Figure 20 is the fragmentary, perspective view in the clip of the Figure 18 further describing swivel joint functional unit and the swivel joint region of hook structure;

Figure 21 is the clip of Figure 18 and the sectional view of hook structure that intercept along the line 21-22 of Figure 18;

Figure 22 A-22F illustrates closing and clip in open orientation and the alternative shape of hook structure and/or each side view of closed configuration;

Figure 23 A-23C is for each front view of the clip comprising single jaw assembly of swivel joint and the Part I of hook structure (movable enclosed construction), side view and upward view according to exemplary embodiment;

Figure 24 A-24C comprises each front view of the clip of recess of the single jaw assembly for holding Figure 23 A-23C and the Part II of hook structure, side view and upward view at swivel joint;

Figure 25 A and 25B discloses the partial side view of the jaw assembly of Figure 23 A-23C in pairwise orthogonal direction of rotation and the recess of Figure 24 A-24C;

Figure 25 C is the front view of the jaw assembly of Figure 23 A-23C;

Figure 25 D is the perspective view exposed of the jaw assembly of Figure 23 A-23C and the recess of Figure 24 A-24C;

Figure 26 is the decomposition diagram of the clip of exemplary embodiment and the Part I of hook structure and Part II;

Figure 27 is at the clip of exemplary embodiment of ring position closed and the front view exposed of hook structure, and shows the joint design of assembling;

Figure 28 is the clip of exemplary embodiment in open hook position and the perspective view of hook;

Figure 29 is the front view of clip in closing position and hook structure, and it adopts the adapter assembly of the exemplary embodiment of Figure 23 A-28, has the different decoratings according to another exemplary embodiment;

Figure 30 is the clip of embodiment in release position according to Figure 29 and the front view of hook structure;

Figure 31 adopts according to another exemplary embodiment to simplify the clip of adapter assembly in closing position and the front view of hook structure;

Figure 32 is the clip of exemplary embodiment of Figure 29-31 according to exemplary embodiment and the decomposition diagram of the Part I of hook structure and Part II;

Figure 33 is the perspective view of clip in the exemplary embodiment of closing position and hook structure;

Figure 34 is the exploded side sectional view of the Part I of clip and the hook structure intercepted along the line 34-34 of Figure 32 according to exemplary embodiment;

Figure 35 is the decomposition diagram according to the clip of exemplary embodiment and the Part I of hook structure;

Figure 36 is the partial enlargement decomposition diagram according to the clip of exemplary embodiment and the Part I of hook structure;

Figure 37 is the partial enlargement exploded view of the Part II according to exemplary embodiment clip and hook structure;

Figure 38 is the fragmentary, perspective view of the end cap of Part I according to exemplary embodiment; With

Figure 39 is the sectional view intercepted according to the 39-39 along the line of exemplary embodiment Figure 33.

Detailed description of the invention

Fig. 1 shows the side view of clip and hook structure 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.It should be noted that clip and hook structure 100 (being also referred to as " clip ") form-substantial mirror images of another peripheral profile shape of each restriction by a pair part 110 and 120 here.Each part 110,120 in the present embodiment forms the half of overall heart-shaped profile in this embodiment.Each clip portion 110,120 limits the Breadth Maximum WH of about 50-60mm and the height H of about 70-90mm in this embodiment in this embodiment.Certainly, actual width and height can change neatly in alternative embodiments.In general, selected width and highly provide interior zone 130, when closing as shown in the figure, the article that this interior zone 13 enough makes handle, shoulder belt or other carrying bags, the component of baggage item or other hand/shoulders carry pass through from its inside.Width W H also allows hook-shaped (as described below) enough large with in conjunction with various supporting surface.

Upper (freedom) end 140 and 142 of each part 110 and 120 comprises elasticity insert 144 and 146.Insert can be fixed by the slit formed in each end 140 and 142 or keyway respectively.The main body of each several part 110 and 120 can be made up of the material with various finishing.In one embodiment, part 110 and 120 is made up of matt or glossiness stainless steel.In alternative embodiments, part 110 and 120 can be hollow fully or partly.Alternately, can adopt durable plastics or other materials, prerequisite is to provide enough confining forces to perform function described herein.In one embodiment, when fabricated from metal, traditional foundry engieering can be adopted.Upper/free end 140 and 142 limits small―gap suture 150 betwixt.In the present embodiment, end does not relative to each other connect, and without any clip or other mechanisms.In alternative embodiments, as described below, clip or locking mechanism can be provided to free end to be fixed together, and prevent from being not intended to rotate closing orientation.

As shown in Figure 2, clip 100 can in closed orientation (as shown in Figure 1) around conventional handbag 220 handle 210 and be carried.In this orientation, it is relatively inconspicuous, and provides decorative features to bag 220.In alternative configuration, clip 100 can be carried in band, shoulder belt or any other strap configurations usually preventing clip from departing from unintentionally closed.Gap 150 is enough narrow (such as several millimeter or less), with prevent handle 210 or another carry component from passing therebetween.

Referring again to Fig. 1, according to the embodiment of the present invention, part 110 is connected with embedded indicating hand component by swivel joint 170 with 162 respectively with 120 respective opposed ends 160.This indicating hand component will describe below in further detail.In the ordinary course of things, in the closed orientation that indicating hand component allows these two parts to be maintained at as shown in Figure 1, or utilize the rotation torque of suitable degree and rotate 180 ° to form S-hook.

With reference now to Fig. 3, the part 110,120 of clip 100 rotates 180 ° around (tangent bend arrow 310) swivel joint 170, becomes S-hook orientation from the heart orientation closed shown in Fig. 1.The hook of gained shows upper part 110, and this upper part 110 limits inner rim 330, and this inner rim 330 has the upper arch terminated in spring point 144.This upper arch 330 allows the upper end of described hook to be hooked on any acceptable supporting surface, such as clothes hook, clothes hanger, back, door or top, bathing pool stand, wall clothes-hook/nail, or without the desk/table top be free to slide.The lower end of the hook represented by part 120 comprises the inner rim 340 given prominence to most advanced and sophisticated less than 146.Inner rim 340 thus provide one lower can engage with any acceptable handle or other circuluses and prevent the hook arch of handle/sliding shoulder straps.Equally, outstanding resilient tip defines the hooked ends of the extension contributed to around given supporting surface fixed hook.

Therefore, according to Fig. 4, when clip 100 is rotated to the S-hook of Fig. 3 directed, it can support at its lower hooked ends (part 120) described by the handle 210 of bag 220, upper hook end (part 110) makes the edge 410 of desktop 412 and friction tips 144 abutment face 412 and engages simultaneously.Hook is kept relative to desktop by bag securely to a certain extent, because the summit of each interior chow ring 330,340 is arranged in vertical line 430 due to graviational interaction.It should be noted that the part 440 and 450 of the part 110 and 120 being adjacent to swivel joint 170 extends roughly along the line, described line is relative to the acute angle of vertical line 430 in a complementation.This layout allows relative interior chow ring 210 and 220 to cover each other in as directed vertical direction.Therefore, wrap in below table edge and keep suitable balance, link up with the joint keeping with desktop balancing simultaneously.It should be noted that in the various embodiments described at text, two parts of clip (are closed and opening/S hook) and are roughly remained on same plane to contribute to keeping balance in two relative orientation.In alternative embodiments, two (or multiple) part can be formed as departing from coplanar more complicated 3D shape, but also still allows the orientation roughly closed and the hook of equalizing suspension system article thereon effectively relative to supporting surface.

Be noted that the upper hook end (part 110) of clip can be fixed on any acceptable while can carry the supporting member of bag or other loads below it securely.This supporting member can include, but are not limited to clothes hanger, clothing lid hook and nail, the chair back, handlebar, automobile and hold and door handle.It is also noted that in alternative embodiment, described part can to divide and/or whole shape can be asymmetric in shape asymmetrically whole.Therefore, term " part " or " multiple part " broadly should think the overall geometry comprising clip for swivel joint.In addition, extra joint can be provided to three or more the parts creating overall clip, and each part allows clip shape to develop into multiple different setting.

With reference now to Fig. 5-7, it further shows in detail the indicating hand component of rotary gemel 170.As discussed above, swivel joint 170 provides two antipodal (180 °) latched positions, the turning moment of the proper level between part 110,120 that each latched position can be applied at swivel joint 170 by user and being selected.A latched position generation closed orientation as shown in Figure 1, and the exemplary S-hook that another latched position produces as shown in Figure 3 is directed.Appropriate section 110 with 120 relative end-fitting 160 and 162 be suitable in each self-retaining a pair pointer insert 510 and 520 insert.Insert 510 and 520 is suitable for engaging each other.Insert 510 comprises a pair radial convex wedge shape part (projection) 710 arranged, and relative insert 520 comprises a pair relative cloudy groove (ratchet) 720.In the present embodiment, tip side 160 comprises cylindrical recess or enough dark aperture 530 to be included in stacked layout by two inserts 510 and 520.The internal diameter DD of recess 530 is about 8-9 millimeter in the present embodiment.The outer diameter D I of each pointer insert 510,520 is equal to or less than recess diameter and insert 510 and 520 is nested in recess 530 with very little lateral/radial play.Convex/wedge shape part insert 510 comprises a pair or rearwardly projecting flat sides 740, and it is suitable for engaging inner plane/shoulder 540 in recess 530.Equally, relative fitting end 162 comprises the base 550 of slight projection, and base 550 comprises the plane being suitable for engaging to the corresponding plane 750 (as shown in phantom in Figure 7) in the rear of the hollow of the moon/groove insert 520.Insert plane 740 and 750 engages with respective end 160 and 162, thus restriction rotates or insert 510 and 520 (difference) relative to the rotation of their part 110 and 120.Therefore, when part 110 is rotated relative to part 120 solderless wrapped connection 170 by user, insert 510 and 520 relative to each other rotates too.

As shown in the figure, projection or wedge shape part 710 or corresponding ratchet or groove 720 are respectively to interior or outwardly about 0.3-0.4 millimeter.The total depth of each insert is between about 1 millimeter and 3 millimeters.This yardstick is flexibly changing.Insert 510,520 is made up of durable material, and this material can reduce the friction and wear produced against the grinding of the metal surface of recess 530 by the surface of wedge shape part 710 against recessed/groove insert 520 and the outer surface by spill insert.This material can be the high performance polymer of such as polyformaldehyde (POM).Other materials can be considered clearly.As shown in Figure 7, wedge shape part 710 and groove or ratchet 720 radially lean outward.Various geometry can use in alternative embodiment.In alternative embodiment, and the shape of sharp outline that non-exhibiting is described, convex and spill finger element whole can be circular (such as, seeing Fig. 8).

The outer wall of each part 110 and 120 of adjacent end 160 and 162 limit a pair separately respectively outside to coaxial notch 560 and 562.Notch 560,562 provides spring and the through hole of shaft assembly by wherein inserting of joint.In the present embodiment, the axle of joint has the machined screw 570 of the end of thread 574 of elongated cylindrical tube section 572 and small diameter.A series of cup-shaped Belleville (bayesian) steel gasket 576 provides spring assembly in the present embodiment.It should be noted that in alternative embodiments, traditional spiral compression spring (except the spring of other types) can be used.Packing ring 576 is located in the Outer cylindrical recess 630 of formation in notch 562 (part 120).Packing ring 576 is nested around cylindrical shaft 572 part of axle screw 570.As shown in the figure, directed packing ring 576 makes them in contrary direction against each other, provides the Compress Spring component that as shown in the figure three discrete thus.In the present embodiment, adopt six packing rings to produce the shape of this spring.In alternative embodiments, together with their thickness and/or spring constant, the number of packing ring can be changed to produce different spring forces.The diameter of the head 580 of axle screw is slightly larger than the internal diameter of packing ring 576, allows head 680 to limit packing ring in cylindrical recess 630 against the shoulder 640 narrowed thus.The end of thread 574 of axle screw 570 is by the threaded walls 650 that is tightly screwed in the relative end 160 of part 110.The crop 582 in the columned axle portion 572 of axle screw 570 contributes to setting and keeps the static gap 660 between two fitting end 160 and 162.After tightening, packing ring 576 is in spring-compressed to keep joint.But, still there are enough gaps for gasket compression, make to insert wedge shape part 710 and can depart from groove 720.Gap 660 is relative little thus prevent the play between part.Screw head 580 can comprise the shape of Phillips screwdriver or other suitable driving heads, is secured to corresponding moment of torsion to allow it.In the exemplary embodiment, axle screw 570 by such as have low-friction surface polishing (such as, nickel plating) steel hard metal form.Axle screw 570 can have the diameter being about 3-5 millimeter.

Container 560,562 is added a cover by press-in plug 564,566 respectively.Plug 564,566 comprises outer capping 568,569 consistent with the surface profile of peripheral part 110,120 respectively.By this way, suitable face coat or coating can be provided to each capping 568,569, mix so that it is visually modified with circumferential surface.In one embodiment, plug 562,564 is made up of ABS plastic.They can be frictional fit and/or be fixed in respective notch with suitable adhesive.

In operation, when enough rotating torques are applied between two parts 110 and 120, to cause part 110 and insert 510 thereof to rotate relative to part 120 and insert 520, wedge shape part 710 departs from groove 720, thus causes screw to move up in the side of arrow 576.This motion causes the compression of spring washer 576.Wedge shape part 710 moves, until they run into groove structure 720 again slidably along the smooth surface 760 of the middle non-slotted of insert 520.During this time, this part have rotated 180 degree from their home position.Spring washer bias voltage makes wedge shape part 710 be driven into groove, and they will be retained there, until more rotation torque is applied in joint 170.

With further reference to Fig. 5, notice that each end 140 and 142 comprises the keyway 590 and 592 included in by bond structure 549 and 596 in respective resilient tip 144 and 146.This tip can be fixed by locking component, adhesive or any other acceptable technology according to various embodiments of the present invention.Acceptable material for the formation of tip is thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) TPE.Other materials can be considered clearly.Most advanced and sophisticated size and shape is flexibly changing, and can limit longer extension in alternative embodiment.

Fig. 8 shows the rotary joint assembly 810 according to alternate embodiment of the present invention.Can suppose the part 820 and 830 of these structures with peripheral shape, it is directed that it alternately limits the detent position hook relative with 180 ° in the above described manner.In the present embodiment, the cross section 25 of each part 820 and 830 defines the shape of some extruding (numeral 8).This shape allows each end to hold insert 840 and 850 in the recess of relative numeral 8 type.The non-circular character of recess can prevent insert once the rotation of inserting relative to its part.Insert 840 comprises a pair ratchet relative to a pair dome 870 of projection in relative insert 850 or hole 860.The axle screw 880 with the end of thread 882 is similar to the above and is provided.This screw is entered by cylindrical hole 884, and this cylindrical hole 884 is also provided with a series of Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 886, or other acceptable spring assemblies.The end of thread 882 is held by a series of screw threads 888 of the end being arranged on part 820.Note in alternative embodiments, the clip of Fig. 1 can be provided with the recess of respective accommodation insert and be arranged on the corresponding insert of each opposing tabs end in the mode of Fig. 8 (instead of the single recess 530 on one end of accommodation two inserts 510,520).

With reference now to Fig. 9-11, it illustrates more " convex " version according to combination clip of the present invention and hook structure 900.As shown in Figure 9, clip 900 is included in overall hexagonal a pair part 910 and 920 of common restriction in described closed orientation.Interior girth and outer perimeter are roughly linearly along polygonal each section or the limit separated by the angle 930 and 932 of slightly justifying.Swivel joint 940 top, bottom allows each several part relative to each other to rotate with the general manner of the above-mentioned just embodiment of Fig. 1-8.Various piece 910 with 920 top free ends 960 be provided with relative gap with 962 places.Clip 900 can be made up of any durable material, as stainless steel casting, and machining or other acceptable technology.Should suppose, construct joint 940 in the mode being similar to above-mentioned spring load pointer swivel head, and between part 910,920, apply predetermined torque operation by similar.Top free ends 960 and 962 carries internal resilient projections 970 and 972 respectively separately.These projections, as mentioned above, when engaging table surface separately as friction member, and provide hooked ends to prevent hook (Figure 10) from supporting member landing.

It should be noted that free end 962 can comprise the top extension 980 as locking mechanism.That is, extension 980 projects upwards, so as easily by the finger of user or thumb close.It can move backward in associated socket (arrow 982) to make it depart from and the relative groove being formed in free end 960.Extension can be the spring-loaded hardware on pivot, or can be the resilient extension of elastic protrusion 970.Locking mechanism 982 is optional, and its pointer functionality as joint 940 is moved in the closed orientation shown in Fig. 9 with between ° relative orientation of 180 shown in Figure 10.As mentioned above, when hook reaches its terminal location, relative orientation (wherein clip 900 forms the hook of S shape) in Figure 10 by applying moment of torsion and be limited between two positions 910 and 920, and relative to each other position of rotation (double-head arrow 1010) until feel click.

In an alternative embodiment, free end can comprise the structure (not shown) of magnetic attraction, as retaining mechanism.Such structure can guarantee that this free end needs extra moment of torsion to unlock two bonding parts.As described herein, such machinery and magnetic arrangement should be comprised at the term be associated with free end " retaining mechanism ".

With reference to Figure 11, exemplary clip 900 comprises and allows it to perform the inner rim shape as the special duty of additional accessory.As shown in the figure, the bottle 1110 with conventional crimped lid 1112 has been inserted in the interior girth of the central polygon section 1120 of part 910.The inner surface of section 1120 (and potential relative inner surfaces 1130) is configured to certain shape and size to engage with bottle cap by with the bottle illustrated.The interior angle (930) on limit 1120 is configured to certain size to provide the gap of the special diameter being suitable for conventional bottle and lid.Therefore, by applying the bottle harness motion of a standard, then clip 900 can remove crimped lid 1112.It should be understood that other instruments various of such as small screw driver, nail clipper, blade and analog and/or accessory (further describing) can form or insert each limit of clip below.The clip of this pattern and type can be worn on belt loop, is placed in a bag or briefcase, is attached to cooler, or otherwise carries with the orientation closed.

With further reference to the embodiment of polygon clip, as shown in figure 12.Any clip can be provided with the combination with decorative surfaces shape of mode and the object being suitable for this clip herein.As shown in figure 12, clip 1200 is similar to above-mentioned those on function and structure, is included in logical otch or dark breach 1210,1220 and 1230 in a series of machinings in each section of each part.The hypomere of adjacent joint 1240 comprises the covering spring of swivel joint and the fill area 1250 of thread spindle.

Should consider clearly, any clip as herein described can be used for different effects, such as clothing attachment or functional jewelry piece.Therefore, be flexibly changing according to the closed area of girth in the size of the clip portion of various embodiment and the clip of generation.In the particular embodiment, clip can be configured to certain size to be worn on necklace, or around than bag or the little article (such as, strap lug) of wallet band.With reference to Figure 13 and 14, it illustrates by the accessory clip 1300 there is circular peripheral shape (another exemplary shape from the countless possible shape considered herein) that possibility is the internal diameter DC of 1 inch (or being greater than or less than) being formed.Such shape and size are suitable for being worn (such as exemplary chain 1302) around necklace, or on button hole or strap lug (except other positions).

This embodiment comprises a pair relative part 1310,1312, it limits again has the mirror-image halves (semicircle) of swivel joint 1320 that connects two end 1330, the 1332 disconnected end 1340,1342 relative with a pair, end 1340,1342 with minimum clearance toward each other, this minimum gap prevents clip from passing through through holding articles slippage (Figure 13) in closed orientation, such as jewelry strand.Selectively locking component can be provided, as shown in FIG. 9 between two free ends 1340,1342.Swivel joint 1320 can comprise or can not comprise indicating hand component.Pointer can be constructed to above-described scaled down version in the embodiment of Fig. 1-8.Joint 1320 allows relative part 1310,1312 to rotate around axis (dotted line 1370), to rotate between the closed orientation and S hook-shaped direction as shown in figure 14 of Figure 13.Axle (with the spring assembly be suitable for) can insert via exocoel, and described exocoel is covered in the above described manner by plug 1380,1882.Other mechanisms also may be used for being attached two half-unit (such as, being clasped) rotatably, and it does not need to be formed in one or two external cavity in clip structure.Resilient tip 1350 on each free end 1340,1342,1352 axially extend internally the hook face providing enhancing, and therefore when most advanced and sophisticated 1300 are configured to hook form to hang under stayed surface (nail 1410) (as shown in figure 14), provide further stability.

It should be noted that the present embodiment comprises other accessory structure.This structure comprises (or the otherwise adhering to) ring 1390 in soldering/welding, and externally outer surface/the girth of 1310 is installed.Ring 1390 supports the key-ring 1392 with exemplary key 1394 in the present embodiment.Other article various can be attached via ring 1390, such as exemplary computer storage rod 1396 (shown in broken lines).Therefore, " accessory structure " broadly should be taked to comprise various additional other article that make and be interconnected to the structure of clip as the term is employed herein.Accessory structure/ring 1390 is in this embodiment in the periphery position being positioned at part 1340, and this position causes accessory (key 1394) along being parallel to gravity and being hung by the vertical line (dotted line 1420) of the upper arch of part 1312 by linking up with in orientation at described S.Therefore, this accessory is oriented to when being attached to stayed surface (exemplary nail 1410), to keep the balance of hook.Yes should know, ring 1390 (or other accessory structures) can be used for the accessory being attached one or more other types.This possible accessory includes but not limited to, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), pepper are sprayed tank, flashlight, graver, nail clipper and/or washed and dressed auxiliary etc.

Notice it is also conceivable that described clip 1300 (and/or other that expect with described clip) can be used to directly a part carry accessory wherein herein, and another part hangs on stayed surface.Such as, user can configure hook on shower room clothes-hook, when jewelry, wrist-watch etc. being placed in relative part when shower.With a larger size, such as, as mentioned above, clip can be carried on sports bag and be used in cupboard to hang clothes or to support towel by Bath-curtain rod when shower.Possible myriad applications can be imagined.

As mentioned above, clip and hook structure are alternately integrated into jewelry and other can be closed and in openable article.In the exemplary embodiment, Figure 15 A is the perspective view of the exemplary bracelet 1500 in the orientation closed torsionally being converted to the S hook structure opened.The main body of bracelet 1502 is arranged to thorny wrist or ankle and presents J-shaped curve 1504 in wherein one end of free end.Bracelet 1500 is made to present swivel joint 1506 by applying enough turning moments.Bracelet 1500 is made of metal, such as gold-plated metal alloy, silver-plated metal alloy, the metal alloy of platinum plating or any other provide the metal of intensity and comfortableness to wearer.The design of various engraving or embossment can be decorated in the surface of bracelet, and can the jewel adornment jewelry of various combination and type.As the global shape of the exemplary bracelet of the closed orientation described in Figure 15 A.Bracelet is positioned at common plane (" coplanar ") with the J-shaped curve 1504 being limited to a free end usually.This bracelet is coplanar, because free end is mutually in the face of closed to be formed.But J-shaped curved end is in fact outstanding to provide additional decorative effect outside plane.It is contemplated that shape can be asymmetric, sinuous, distortion, or other shapes.

Figure 15 B is the top view 1510 of the exemplary bracelet described in Figure 15 A.This view also show the profile of J-shaped curve 1504, and when in open S-hook orientation, it can be counted as ornamental carving function and be used as lower hook, as described more fully below.

Figure 15 C is the side view 1520 of the exemplary bracelet described in fig. 5.Bottom 1522 and top 1524 (upper and lower is limited by the open directed of Figure 16) is connected with at swivel joint 1506 place.Have gap 1526 between the free end 1528 on top 1524 and the J-shaped curve 1504 of bottom 1522, its functionally allow by end with complete circular motion unblocked advance.

Figure 15 D is the end-view 1530 of the exemplary bracelet in Figure 15 A description.End cap 1532 and 1534 covers the channel recess (more fully describing below) of rotary joint assembly.

Figure 16 is the side view 1600 of exemplary bracelet in open S-hook orientation described in fig .15.User removes bracelet 1502 main body from its health, and their hand applies equilibrium torsion power to upper part 1524 and lower part 1522, them are caused to rotate around swivel joint 1506, until the S hook directed 1600 that bracelet 1502 body lock has become to open by swivel joint mechanism.Clip and hook are configured to the suspension contributing to bag and hand/shoulder belongings now, as mentioned above.

Swivel joint mechanism assembly 1702 is illustrated with cross section 1700 at Figure 17.The function class of exemplary bracelet swivel joint mechanism assembly 1702 is similar to the mechanism shown in Fig. 7.Bottom 1522 joins top 1524 at swivel joint 1506 place.Various piece 1522 with 1524 relative abutting end 1704 and 1706 be suitable for fixing each insert in a pair pointer insert 1708 and 1706.Insert 1708 and 1710 is suitable for engaging each other.Insert 510 comprise a pair radial arrange be similar to above-mentioned 710 convex wedge shape part (projection), and relative insert 1712 comprises and is similar to above-mentioned 720 a pair relative groove (ratchet).In the present embodiment, relative engagement end portion 1704 and 1706 comprises cylindrical notch, is 1712 and 1714 respectively.The internal diameter EE of notch 1712 is about 8 millimeters-9 millimeters in the present embodiment.The internal diameter FF of notch 1714 is about 8 millimeters-9 millimeters in the present embodiment.Insert 1708,1710 is fixed on and is respectively in 1716 and 1718 in fluting in the relative tip side 1704,1706 with very little lateral/radial play.Insert 1708,1710 engages with corresponding abutting end 1704,1706, thus limits rotation relative to each several part 1522 and 1524.Therefore, when part 1522 is rotated relative to part 1524 by user around swivel joint 1506, insert 1708,1710 is equally relative to each other rotated.

Projection or the wedge shape part of insert 1708 operate in the mode being similar to above-mentioned 710, and the ratchet of corresponding insert 1710 or groove operate in the mode being similar to above-mentioned 720, respectively to outer or inwardly outstanding about 0.3 millimeter ~ 0.4 millimeter.The total depth of each insert is between about 1 millimeter and 3 millimeters.Size changes flexibly.Insert 1708,1710 is made up of durable material, its can reduce by wedge shape part against the outer surface of the surface of spill/groove insert and spill insert against respective tip side 1704,1706 grind the friction and wear of generation.This material can be the high performance polymer of such as polyformaldehyde (POM).Clearly can expect other materials.The various geometries of insert 1708 and 1710 can use in alternative embodiments.In alternate embodiments, be not the shape presenting described sharp outline, convex-concave (maleandfemale) finger element can entirety be circular (such as, seeing Fig. 8).

The outer wall of each corresponding free end 1522,1524 of adjacent joint end 1704 and 1706 limits a pair coaxial notch 1712,1714 respectively, and each notch respectively outwardly.Notch 1712,1714 is provided with through hole, can insert spring and shaft assembly by through hole.In the present embodiment, joint axis has elongated cylindrical tube section 1722, the end 1724 of same diameter and the machining shafts lever pin of larger-diameter head end 1726.A series of cup-shaped Belleville (bayesian) steel washer 1730 provides spring assembly in the present embodiment.Note in alternative embodiments, the spiral compression spring that (springs except other types) are conventional can be used.Packing ring 1730 is fixed in the respective inwall 1732 of each coaxial notch 1712,1714.Packing ring 1730 is kept to place by lock washer.Packing ring 1730 is nested around cylinder oblique crank Z 1740 part of axostylus axostyle 20 pin 1720.As shown in the figure, directed packing ring 1730 in the opposite direction abuts against each other to make them, thus provides two discrete Compress Spring components, as shown in the figure.

In the present embodiment, overall employing six packing rings are to produce the shape of this spring.This packing ring is distributed in each side of pivot pin 1720.This allows lower profile, adopts the packing ring of larger amt simultaneously.In addition, sell and enough play can be provided between erecting stage, to be released respective coaxial notch fully to apply lock washer (circlip 1742 of such as the following stated) to make its end 1724 (without a head) in axially-movable.In alternative embodiments, the number of packing ring can change to produce different spring forces together with their thickness and/or spring constant.The diameter of axostylus axostyle pin head part end 1726 is slightly larger than the internal diameter of packing ring 1730, thus allows head end 1726 to limit the inwall 1732 of packing ring 1730 against the fitting end 1704 in notch 1712.Rectangular groove 1744 is carved with above in the end 1724 of axostylus axostyle pin 1720, and itself and dismountable lock washer 1742 or other axial locking structures are to suppress Belleville (bayesian) packing ring against the inwall 1732 of notch 1712 nipple tip 1704.Lock washer 1742 and being combined with of packing ring 1730 help arrange and the gap 1750 kept between two fitting end 1704 and 1706.Upon assembly, packing ring 1730 is in spring-compressed to keep joint.But, packing ring is still had to enough gaps to compress, the insertion wedge shape part of insert 1708,1710 correctly can be interacted (being bonded with each other) with ratchet wall, be fixed on a position, be then transformed into relative position.Gap 1750 is relatively little, thus prevents the play between free end 1522,1524.In the exemplary embodiment, axostylus axostyle pin 1720 is made up of the metal of hard, as steel, has low-friction surface fineness (such as, nickel plating).Axostylus axostyle pin 1720 can have the diameter being about 3 millimeters-5 millimeters.

Notch 1712,1714 is added a cover respectively by press-fiting plug 1532,1534.Plug 1532,1534 comprises the outer cap surface 1752,1754 corresponding with the surface profile of around free end 1522,1524 respectively.By this way, suitable face coat or coating can be provided to each cap surface 1752,1754, and it is visually mixed with circumferential surface fineness.In one embodiment, plug 1532,1534 is made up of ABS plastic.They can be frictional fit and/or fix with the suitable adhesive to respective container.

In operation, when enough rotating torques are two parts 1522, when applying between 1524, to cause part 1522 and its insert 1708 to rotate relative to part 1524 and insert 1710, each wedge shape part (not shown) departs from the hole (not shown) of ratchet, thus axostylus axostyle pin 1720 is moved up in the side of arrow 1760.This motion makes spring washer 1730 compress.Each wedge shape part along in the middle of insert 1710, slotless flat surfaces moves in the mode being similar to above-mentioned Fig. 6, slidably until they run into groove arrangement again.At this moment, described part has rotated 180 ° from their home position.Spring washer is biased makes each wedge shape part be ordered about into groove, and they will be retained there, until more rotation torque is applied on swivel joint 1506.

In the alternate embodiment of clip and hook, Figure 18 describes the clip 1800 be made up of plastic material, such as, and high performance polymer.Exemplary clip is heart-shaped, and is made up of top 1802, bottom 1804 and rotary joint assembly 1806.Exemplary clip 1800 is to be similar to the mode rotating operation of the identical clip of above-mentioned Fig. 1, but rotary joint assembly 1806 is the structures simplified, and this will describe below more fully.Clip 1800 has less parts, and needs less step aborning, thus causes lower cost.The material of clip also can be the hybrid combining of polymer and metal or other material requesteds.

The heart-shaped clip of Figure 18 illustrates with exploded view 1900 in Figure 19.The corresponding free end 1810,1802 of part 1820,1804 is included in each resilient tip 1816,1826 the respective keyway 1812,1814 holding bond structure 1814,1824.Acceptable material for the formation of tip is thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) TPE.Obviously can expect other materials.Most advanced and sophisticated size and shape is flexibly changing, and can limit longer extension in alternative embodiment.Rotary joint assembly 1806 has the shaft assemblies 1830 formed from the tip side 1840 of part 1804.In an alternative embodiment, shaft assemblies 1830 can be insert and be fixed to the component of the separation of the tip side 1840 of part 1804.Shaft assemblies 1830 is made up of two single jaws 1832, and wherein each jaw defines the semicylinder with straight neck 1834 and angle head 1836, usually jointly goes formed with respective part.The fitting end 1802 of part 1802 has recess opening 1850, and this recess opening 1850 is the through hole to recess 1852.The internal feature of recess 1850 will describe below more fully.Tip side 1842 is provided with wedge shape part 1854, and this will describe below more fully.Plug inserts 1856 is functionally similar to above-mentioned 1535 at it and covers recess 1852.

Figure 20 is the partial enlarged drawing 2000 of the swivel joint of the heart-shaped clip of Figure 18.The abutting end 1842 of part 1802 has two flat surfaces 2002 with outstanding wedge shape part 1854.Wedge shape part 1854 has hypotenuse 2012 and flat peak 2014.Wedge shape part 1854 is radially respect to one another, to provide the arc of 180 ° in the middle of flat peak 2014.The center of link 1842 has the recess opening of through hole, and its rear portion is covered by plug 1856.Part 1804 has the outstanding tip side 1840 comprising the smooth surface 1920 in two holes 1922.Hole 2022 is grooves consistent with wedge shape part 1854, makes wedge shape part 1854 be set to the locality of the part 1802,1804 of hole 2022 and fixing.The center of link 1840 defines shaft assemblies 1830, shaft assemblies 1830 comprises two tips 1832, wherein each tip defines hemicycle cylinder, the conical head 1836 that the radial direction that this cylinder has cylindrical neck portion 1834 and has flat end 2030 is amplified.Jaw 1832 defines the wedge shape division of predetermined Breadth Maximum (being in relaxation state) with smooth inner surface 2032.Jaw 1832 has the gap 2034 be constructed, and makes the distance DO between the jaw 1832 of end 2030 be greater than the distance from bottom DI in gap 2034.

Figure 21 is the sectional view 2100 of swivel joint 1806.The tip side 1804 of part 1804 engages with the tip side 1842 of part 1802.Unshowned is the wedge shape part 1854 arranged in ratchet holes 2022, the position, direction of locking clip.Two jaws 1834 are arranged in recess 1385.Gap 2034 (as previously discussed) is wider in jaw end 2030.In assembling process, when part 1804 is conveniently driven axially part 1802, jaw 1834 is compressed toward each other, reduces gap 2034.At jaw 1834 through after recess opening 1850, the wall 1204 of recess opening 1850 keeps jaw 1834 under compression.Jaw 1834 is radially outside against arm 2104, creates tension fit.Under this tension force, the rear wall 2108 of the inclination of jaw 1834 can suppose to engage with the inwall 2106 of the inclination of wall 2104, thus axially promotes two parts 1802,1804 (slope converts radial vector to axial force vector) toward each other.Which prevent part 1802,1804 be separated and produce axial tensile force at maintenance swivel joint at the closing line place of locked position.When user applies balanced twisting resistance, as the wedge shape part 1854 shown in Figure 20 skew wall 2012 along with axial tensile force to be contracted by partly overcoming on the wall that inclines of ratchet holes 2022, thus clip taken out current locked position and promote the motion at other 180 ° of locked positions.Under jaw 1834 remains on compression and in recess 1852, during reversing, keep the integrality of swivel joint 1806.

Shape of cross section and the relevant inwall of jaw can comprise additional circular structure (not shown), and once between erecting stage, they are inserted into each other, and its effect is to prevent the axis of two assemblies from extracting.That is, formation can provide and exceed for wedge shape part and ratchet holes know the shoulder that required distance is extracted with restrictive axial each other during orientation.

Figure 22 A to 22F is the alternative shape for clip and hook structure.Figure 22 A is of G-shaped clamp angularly with swivel joint 2202 shown in closed directed 2200 and open directed 2210, and it can torsionally be moved to angle S-hook for hanging handbag and other article from surface open directed 2210.

Figure 22 B is circular G-shaped clamp 2221 with swivel joint 2222 shown in closed directed 2220 and open directed 2230, and it can open orientation 2230 torsionally shift-in S-hook, similarly for hanging handbag or other article from surface.

Figure 22 C is the O clip 2241 with swivel joint 2242 shown in closed directed 2240 and open directed 2250, and it can be opened S-hook in directed 2250 by torsion for being in, for hanging handbag or other article from surface.O clip 2241 its free end contiguous defines the overlap 2242 of part 2244,2246.In this overlapping 2242 wedge shape parts of swivel joints 2242 required and ratchet holes, (not shown) offsets rotatably, resides in non-co-planar direction to make part in described closed direction.Alternately, when joint is locked in closed orientation, this part can be formed with the bend relative to each other placing at least free end in non-co-planar position.Due to overlapping 2242, in this embodiment, hinder complete 360 ° of rotations of part 2244,2246, and the direction usually closed only is locked in one of two possibility directions.

Figure 22 D is the screw clamps 2271 in closed directed 2270 and open directed 2275 with swivel joint 2272, and it can torsionally be moved to S-hook for hanging handbag and other article from surface open directed 2275.On its closed direction, this coil defines overlapping 2274 relative to the screw clamps 2271 of part 2276,2278 and allows part 2276, the rotation completely of 2278.

Figure 22 E is the diamond clip 2281 in closed directed 2280 and open directed 2285 with the overlap of swivel joint 2282, and it is torsionally moved to S-hook angularly open directed 2285, for hanging handbag and other article from surface.The overlap 2284 of their free end qualifying part 2286,2288 of diamond clip 2281 vicinity.This overlapping 2284 require wedge shape part and the ratchet holes (not shown) of offsetting swivel joint 2242.Part 2286, the rotation completely of 2288 is owing to overlapping 2284 being impossible.

Figure 22 F is the teardrop shape clip 2290 in closed directed 2290 and open directed 2295 with the overlap of swivel joint 2292, it torsionally moves to angled hook (such as open directed 2295, S-hook), for hanging handbag and other article from surface.Diamond clip 2291 defines the overlap 2294 of the part 2296,2298 of its free end contiguous.Due to overlapping 2294, the rotation completely of part 2296,2298 is impossible.

Be similar to above-mentioned single, fork carrying clip and hook structure (also referred to as removable " enclosed construction "), further various exemplary embodiment is shown in Figure 23 A-28.With reference to Figure 23 A-23C, show the exemplary clip and the hook structure 2700 (assemble in Figure 27 and 28 and illustrate) that rotate combination.Figure 24 A-24C similarly shows the Part II (also referred to as local ring) of clip and hook 2700.As in other above-mentioned embodiments, exemplary clip and hook structure 2700 comprise can make Part I and Part II rotatably around to the joint comprising the joint axis AJ movement rotatably of opening between hook position (see Figure 27) and two pointer positions of closed hoop position (see Figure 28) less.Part I 2310 is exemplarily included in the single polymer sheet that tip side 2322 has jaw assembly 2320, and defines local ring.Can use the various durable polymer with rigidity, durability and long-life combination, it includes, but are not limited to nylon compound, as nylon PA66.Such as, Part II 2410 exemplarily comprises such as by having the suitable aluminium alloy of tip side 2422 (such as, 6061) sheet metal of structure, tip side 2422 comprises recess 2420, recess 2420 is constructed to certain size and is configured to hold jaw assembly 2320, and limits local ring.The recess 2420 of Part II 2410 is exemplarily formed as the part being separated insert component, in it is inserted into (the namely overlapping) plug consistent with the tip side 2422 of the metal parts of Part II 2410.Insert can be formed by by identical or different polymeric material relative to Part I.In alternative embodiments, recess can be formed and/or directly be formed the tip side of Part II by metal.Similarly, Part II also can be made up of polymer or another kind of suitable material.

Cushion is (by natural or synthetic rubber, or another kind of pliable and tough, fricative polymer is formed) 2330 free ends 2340 being provided to the Part I (polymer sheet) contrary with fitting end 2322 in a position, this position is configured to, when structure is rotated to release position to limit hook (Figure 28), engage other stayed surfaces.Pad 2330 can form in every way and limit various sizes and shape.In the present embodiment, it is the thin-wall sleeve of the inner surface being attached to free end 2340.In alternative embodiments, it can comprise the plug-in unit of the one or more recesses be fixed at free end.It also can comprise the common mode configuration of the Part I 2310 with more rigid polymer.

Jaw assembly 2320 and recess 2420 jointly limit the cylinder configured with truncated conical end 2350,2450 consistent close fit, the axially-movable (namely pulling out) of its restriction Part I 2310 and Part II 2410, once jaw assembly 2320 is completely set in recess 2420 (after assembling, as shown in figure 27), allow axial-rotation (around axis AJ) simultaneously.In the present embodiment, jaw assembly 2310 comprises at least two isolated jaws 2360, each jaw has the inclined-plane in frusto conical ends 2350, and along with they are driven to cylindrical recess 2420 between erecting stage, this inclined-plane can make jaw 2360 curve inwardly toward each other.Once assembling, and the partial enlarged drawing of further reference diagram 25A-25C, the rear 2510 of each jaw 2360 is in conjunction with the internal perisporium 2512 of recess 2420, and opposing is axially extracted thus.The semicolumn oblique crank Z 2520 of each jaw 2360 is relative to each other positioned at about 180 ° of places also comprises axially aligned exterior protrusions 2350 each.These projections 2530 and engaging movably relative to another corresponding breach 2532 at 180 ° of intervals along each of cylinder shape inner wall 2540 of recess 2420.Projection 2530 and breach 2532 are located to allow joint index between the open and the closed positions.In alternate embodiments, the position of projection and breach can be reversed, and is provided with projection at recess and is provided with breach on the axle of each jaw.

The size of whole clip and hook structure 2700 is flexibly changing with the adapter assembly be associated simultaneously, about 3.55 millimeters of the length (LS in Figure 25 A) of axle in the exemplary embodiment, and recess is approximately identical to the corresponding degree of depth of wall 2512.Average headway width (WSP in Figure 25 B) between jaw 2360 is approximately 2 millimeters, and optionally comprises from the outward extending elongate tapered part of tip side 2322.About 6.27 millimeters of the external diameter (in Figure 25 B PSOD) of jaw cylinder oblique crank Z.Internal diameter in the recess of the opposing regions of cylindrical wall 2540 is similar.The general width (WP at Figure 25 C) of each jaw 2360 is 6.18 millimeters.The maximum outside diameter (in Figure 25 D ODH) of panhead 2350 is approximately 8.90 millimeters.Its axial length (along axis AJ) is approximately 3.08 millimeters.

The approximate altitude HP of each projection 2530 of axle 2520 is 0.86 millimeter.Projection 2530 exemplarily defines the triangular cross-sectional shape illustrated, and their respective base portions (wherein, it meets axle) are each about 1.73 millimeters of leaps.Corresponding breach 2532 has the similar degree of depth and shape.From rear portion, the axial length of the projection of frusto-conical head is about 2 millimeters back and forth.Breach can have the length striding across recess completely in one embodiment.In alternative embodiments, breach and projection can limit (taking from perpendicular to the plane on axis AJ) shape and/or the size of various different cross section.Such as, semicircle or semioval shape cross section but not exemplary triangles shape.Similarly, additional group of projection and/or breach can be provided to allow extra pointer position (such as, 90 ° of angles).

Jaw 2360 is integrally connected to tip side 2322 with leaf spring/cantilevered fashion.During assembling and operation (will be further described below), in order to promote that the elasticity of each jaw 2360 curves inwardly, base portion 2570 comprises slight fillet buffering.As at Figure 26 advise, by jaw assembly 2320 being inserted into recess assembling Part I 2310 and Part II 2410, in this time, frustoconical end 2350 cam leans against recess inwall and jaw 2360 is flexibly inwardly bent each other.Once frustoconical end 2350 enters the widened section of recess 2410, jaw 2360 rebounds, and fixes two parts and prevent axle from extracting.

Once assembling, in operation, a part relative to the rotation of another part along axis AJ, inside slight bending when making jaw rotatably produce breach 2532 along with projection 2530 and move ahead along the inwall 2530 of recess.The shape of projection and breach (namely breaking the formation that be combined with each other of the circular periphery of joint) allows appropriate moment of torsion projection to be reorientated from breach.The shape of the parameter/breach of projection and height, partly, the amount of the moment of torsion needed for domination is with rotatably reorientate two parts, and these parameters can part change based on test in the design process and mistake.Notice that the maximum outside diameter ODH of truncated conical end 2350 is greater than the maximum outside diameter ODH of projection, make when jaw is reorientating period, if recess 2420 is avoided extracting, end 2350 still keeps being combined fully with inside/outside wall 2512.It should be noted that and be used in the needs that projection that axially aligning on the outer wall of fork shaft install on surface and breach on the inwall of recess avoid the rotation of two parts at clip and hook structure/reorientate period axially-movable.Except firm open and close position, such an arrangement provides the more firmly joint that there is limited (or nothing) and move axially.

The shape being noted that each part of clip and hook structure is flexibly changing, and its free end can be suitable for meeting point-to-point as above.Alternately, the free end 2340,2440 of each several part 2310,2410 can be stacked/overlapping, as shown in structure 2700.Also can consider that free end keeps other geometries separated.In general, any above-mentioned geometry (and other usually desired by this paper) can use the exemplary adapter assembly of the present embodiment.

Now concise and to the point with reference to Figure 29 and 30, in closing position and open position, respectively illustrate another exemplary arrangement of clip and hook structure (moveable enclosed construction).Based on being slidably matched and precision of integral joint assembly (and using suitable surface smoothness), the joint that the excellent joint line 2910 between polymer Part I 2920 and metal Part II 2930 represents substantially can not be differentiated for user.The exemplary arrangement of joint internal geometry and structure and described formation above-mentioned Figure 23 A-28 is similar or identical.Part I 2920 defines the local ring with ornamental full curve.If Figure 29 is shown in closing position, Part II 2930 also defines the part ring of slightly high (at free end 2940), wherein, the overlapping free end 2950 with covering Part I (being namely positioned at roughly the same plane with two free ends) of described free end 2940.When structure is in open position as shown in Figure 30, the suitable elasticity (such as, synthesis or natural rubber) that the most advanced and sophisticated place that the free end 2950 of Part I is included in free end is suitable for combining the surface supported pads 3010.

Although it should be noted that open position is called as " hook ", can be clearly contemplated that and can be mainly suitable for as relieving mechanism in open position, instead of supporting mechanism, as when bracelet.And be noted that wherein different materials is used to each part, various refine and coating procedure (as vapour deposition) can be used for unification, pleasing fineness to be provided to total.In addition, it should be understood that in alternative embodiment and replace shaping, unified Part I, the jaw assembly of separation can be applied to the plug in the metal limiting Part I or polymer sheet.In addition, although recess and fork shaft are roughly all columniform, they alternately can limit consistent conical butt or other 3D shapes.In addition, no matter be that tip or recess can comprise the only single formation be combined with each other, it rotates on relative component between two long-range formation.Such as, jaw can be included on recess the projection rotated between breach diametrically, or vice versa.

With reference now to Figure 31, it illustrates another exemplary embodiment of clip and the hook structure combined rotatably in closing position.This embodiment is made up of Part I 3102, Part II 3104 and swivel joint 3106.Joint internal geometry and structure are different from above geometry described in Figure 23 A-30 and structure.Part I 3102 defines the local ring with ornamental full curve.Part II 3104 also defines the part ring of slightly high (at free end 3108), and wherein, free end 3108 is overlapping and cover the free end 3110 of Part I (that is, having two free ends is positioned at large about same plane).In the exemplary embodiment, be described to reside in Part I for the recess of axle bolt and lid and locking nut and pointer reside in Part II.Should clearly expect, locking nut and pointer can reside in Part I and the recess for axle bolt and lid can be in the second portion resident.

In this exemplary embodiment, can be all-metal for the material of each part and adapter assembly or the plastics that comprise for the rank of different quality and price and/or non-metallic component.

Figure 32 is the exploded view of clip and hook structure, to show the parts of adapter assembly.Adapter assembly by covering 3210, axle bolt 3212, Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 3214, single packing ring 3216, embedded type spring support member 3218, locking nut 3220 and pointer 3222 form.When structure is in open position, the free end 3110 of Part I is being suitable for comprising optionally in conjunction with the inner end of surface-supported free end, and suitable elasticity (such as, synthesis or natural rubber) pads 3112.The free end 3110 of Part I shows the elasticity insert 3112 for inserting and insert 3224.In other embodiments, cushion can be veined surface treatment, another rubbing surface or omission.Lid 3210, axle bolt 3212, Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 3214, single washing machine 3216 and embedded type spring support member 3218 reside within container 3230.Locking nut 3220 resides in locking nut container 3232.Pointer 3222 resides in pointer container 3234.In assembling process, axle bolt 3212 passes through hole 3236 to engage with locking nut 3220.

Spring support 3218 is made of metal, to resistance to wear and to keep the integrality of adapter assembly.Spring supports is provided with a face in two opposite faces, the locking nut of the internal motion of the restricted clip of described mask and hook structure.Spring support 3218 and locking nut 3220 can be molded into the main body of Part I.Use axle bolt and locking nut to alleviate the needs of two lids, and improve the overall aesthetics of clip and hook structure.Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 3214 to run as mentioned above, and be provided for total by the surmountable locking tension force of the slope effect of two parts rotating pointer direction.Single packing ring 3216 is the adapters between Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 3214 and embedded type spring support member 3218.

Figure 33 is the perspective view of clip and hook structure 3300, shows the position of single lid 3210.Lid can be polymer architecture, and it has in suitable shoulder or other geometries, snaps in the recess holding it to allow it.This lid 3120 can be included in the fineness (such as metallizing) of first or Part II mating adjacent material.

Figure 34 describes the cross section of the exploded view of Figure 32.Lid 3210 has the inside 3404 of hollow.Spring support 3218 is placed in container 3230 and makes it lean against on shoulder 3402.Belleville (bayesian) packing ring 3214, single packing ring 3216 and spring 3218 support member have the through hole 3406 alignd with through hole 3236.Two through holes 3236,3406 are constructed and arrange and to pass through and the axle bolt 3212 that can not clash into provide.As shown in the figure, adjacent Belleville (bayesian) packing ring is directed in relative relation, resists mutually compression and against Part II bias voltage Part I to enable them.Spring support 3218 is stayed surfaces of the rotation of part for clip and hook structure.

The Knock-Down Component of the adapter assembly of the Part I 3102 shown in Figure 35.Shoulder 3402 is visible.What adjoin shoulder is the key 3502 engaged with the keyway of lid 3210 (do not illustrate in this view, but set forth more fully below).

Figure 36 shows the Knock-Down Component of the adapter assembly of Part I 3102 and the inner surface 3600 of joint.Inner surface 3600 is provided with two grooves 3602 optionally engaged at each first position of rotation and the second position of rotation by least one display 3222 (not shown).Groove 3602 is used as above-mentioned groove (such as, groove 2024) in fig. 20.

The inner surface 3700 of Part II 3104 is provided with pointer container 3232 and locking nut container 3234.Locking nut 3220 is hexagonal shape on its outer, and has and be configured to certain size and configuration to hold the screwed hole 3702 of the screw thread of corresponding axle bolt 3212.The inwall 3704 of locking nut container 3234 is hexagonal, and is configured to certain size and configuration to keep locking nut 3220 and to suppress rotating freely of joint.The various anti-rotation shape (such as polygonal, spline, more piece etc.) replaced can provide in alternative embodiments.When locking nut 3220 is inserted into locking nut 3234, fix this joint.Pointer 3222 engages with one or the other of groove, in clip or hook position, keep clip and hook structure.

As mentioned above, Figure 38 illustrates the lid 3210 and slit 3802 that engage with key 3502 in container 3230.This is bonded to the security helping adapter assembly, and contributes to lid 3210 to retain in position.

Figure 39 is the cross section of adapter assembly 3106 in closed/clip position, and shows position and the layout of above-described parts.Axle bolt 3212 is set to clamping screw 3220 by screw thread and is kept together by each several part 3102,3104.Multiple polymers and rigidity, durability and long-life combination can be used for internal connection parts and lid, include but not limited to nylon compound, such as nylon PA66.As mentioned above, decrease for the use of the metal of axle bolt and locking nut and spring support and wear and tear and add durability and the life-span of joint.Remainder can be made up of metal or durable polymer.In another embodiment, at least one Part I and Part II are made up of the polymer and locking nut that can be embedded in polymer areas.One of them free end at least two-part is provided with cushion.Be constructed and be arranged as in closing position restriction solid jewelry piece in the first and second parts and can be removed in open position.Clip and ring structure can in closing position around the belts for handbag.

Although above-described embodiment comprises the joint of the indicating hand component of the wedge shape part with ratchet holes and the rising combined by intersection, be clearly contemplated that the element be bonded with each other of relative joint both sides can be consisted of alternative mechanism.In the exemplary embodiment, every half abutment can be provided with relative magnet or magnetic material (such as, being positioned at identical position with wedge shape part and ratchet) and relatively each, faced by joint surface embed.The each position of magnet in the position that (at least) two is relative removably locks (or reverse suppress) attachment, it can rotationally optionally be provided by enough rotation torques are applied to parts.Term " indicating hand component " should be taked to comprise such magnetic field and locking mechanism of equal value widely.Such as, the spring-loaded ball and the brakes that are embedded in each surface of joint are so equivalent point gears.

The hook and the clip assembly that it should be understood that the combination of various embodiment of the present invention are highly available, and another device attractive in appearance can be used as woman by man.It is suitable for shape and the design of various uniqueness, and can by various material, or the combination of material is formed.

Be previously the detailed description of exemplary embodiment of the present invention.Various amendment and interpolation can be carried out not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.The embodiment that above-mentioned each different embodiment can describe with other is combined, to provide multiple feature.In addition, although disclosed the method for some independent embodiments of device and Ben Fa invention, herein described by be only the exemplary of the application of principle of the present invention.Such as, many additional curves or angle can be comprised by the shape linked up with or bracelet limits, not only meet certain function but also provide unique aesthetic features.Equally, although the point gear of 180 ° is provided at swivel joint, it is contemplated that, additional ratchet and/or wedge shape part can be provided to suitably by part pointer to other directions, except using diametrically opposite projection and ratchet to be described 180 ° of directions.In addition, any embodiment herein can comprise relative wedge shape part and ratchet, has at least one wedge shape part and at least one ratchet on the relative surface of each joint.Similarly, simultaneously in this exemplifying embodiment, swivel joint uses screw-type axle and spring washer to form, and the pallet piece that permission a pair can be adopted relative is by the various mechanisms be partial to each other.In addition, although insert is used to wedge shape part in swivel joint of the present invention, dome, ratchet and groove, in alternate embodiments, such component directly can be formed on the surface of two relative ends of part.Then can directly apply spring mechanism and insert without centre between part.As used herein, term " insert " should be arranged by the surface taking to comprise so direct opposite widely to comprise each clip portion fitting end.In addition, although based on faced by projection and ratchet show point gear, other point gears various are expected clearly, such as spring-loaded ball, and pawl structures in a clip portion between external cylinder and the embedded coaxial clyinder that is positioned in other clip portion.In addition, can be expected that overall structure can comprise multiple fundamentally restriction and can make to open and the joint of parts in closed direction (can comprise the part of the part with multiple or swivel joint).Therefore, this description is taked by way of example, and does not otherwise limit the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. a mobilizable enclosed construction, it comprises:

Part I and Part II, each in described Part I and described Part II is rotatably connected on swivel joint at its respective fitting end, described Part I and Part II limit peripheral shape separately, wherein said Part I and described Part II limit: (a) closes directed, when described joint is in described first position of rotation, and described Part I and described Part II free end are separately when in the face of relation, (b) open directed, when described joint is rotatably away from described first position of rotation and when being arranged in described second position of rotation, with

Described joint comprises indicating hand component, described indicating hand component optionally keeps described Part I and described Part II among described first position of rotation and described second position of rotation one, can move betwixt by applying predetermined rotation torque in described joint, and

Wherein said joint is included in the relative groove of on described Part I a pair and at least one pointer on described Part II, and described Part II has the projection for optionally engaging with each groove at described first position of rotation and described second position of rotation.

2. enclosed construction, wherein each described first position of rotation and the second position of rotation about away from each other 180 ° rotatably as claimed in claim 1.

3. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 2, wherein said pointer is installed in the pointer container in the described second place.

4. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 3, wherein said Part I comprises each described groove be formed on the face of described pointer.

5. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 4, wherein said joint comprises axle bolt, and described axle bolt is through each in described Part I and described Part II and be fixedly joined to described Part I or described Part II.

6. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 5, wherein said axle bolt is entered to be embedded in the nut in described Part I or described Part II by spiral shell.

7. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 6, at least one in wherein said Part I and described Part II comprises polymer, and described nut to be embedded in its polymer areas and to comprise metal.

8. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 6, wherein said Part I or described Part II comprise the recess holding described axle bolt and the lid covering described axle bolt.

9. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 8, wherein said lid comprises the external surface shape consistent with the adjacent external surfaces of described Part I or described Part II.

10. enclosed construction as claimed in claim 8, its center dant comprises and constructs and be configured to engage and the spring support rotated with the face relative to the nut around axle bolt.

11. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 10, wherein said axle bolt comprises the spring assembly against Part I described in described Part II bias voltage.

12. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 11, wherein said spring assembly comprises the multiple Belleville washers with relativeness orientation.

13. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 8, wherein said axle bolt comprises the spring assembly against Part I described in described Part II bias voltage.

14. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 13, wherein said spring assembly comprises the multiple Belleville washers with relativeness orientation.

15. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 1, wherein said Part I and described Part II limit and are in the ring of described closing position and are in the hook of described release position.

16. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 15, the described free end of at least one in wherein said Part I and described Part II comprises elastomeric pad.

17. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 15, the described free end of wherein said Part II covers and the described free end of overlapping described Part I in described closed position.

18. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 1, wherein said Part I and described Part II limit an inner rim, and when being in described closing position, described inner rim is reserved size and is arranged to be suitable for the belt of thorny bag.

19. enclosed constructions as claimed in claim 1, wherein said Part I and described Part II are constructed and arranged to limit solid jewelry piece in described closing position and described jewelry piece can be made to remove in described open position.