CN108688982A - Retainer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of retainer.The retainer includes ontology, first band and the second band.Ontology has the first cylindrical holder and the second cylindrical holder.First band includes the covering that shape keeps the elongate articles of deformable material and keeps deformable material along the length covering shape of elongate articles.Covering and shape keep deformable material to be coupled along their length.The first part of first band passes through the first cylindrical holder, the second part of first band to pass through the second cylindrical holder so that is formed between ontology and first band and is extended from the first cylindrical holder to the first coil of the second cylindrical holder.The first part of second band passes through the third cylindrical holder in ontology, the second part of second band passes through the 4th cylindrical holder in ontology so that is formed from third cylindrical holder and is extended to the second coil of the 4th cylindrical holder between ontology and the second band.

Description

Retainer

The present invention be the applying date be August in 2011 2, application No. is 201180073958.8 (PCT/US2011/ 046304) divisional application of the application for a patent for invention of, entitled " twister for tying up object ".

Background technology

Band is well known in the prior art and is generally not suitable for support weight or bundlees large-sized object. Usually see band on packaging such as bread wrapper.These bands are typically the plastics or paper for covering the silk thread in band Matter coating.Plastics or papery coating do not link to silk thread and can easily be removed.In addition, what coating was wound to band Object provides weaker firmly grasp.Coating can not firmly grasp its own.

United States Patent (USP) No.6,113,170 show the twister for tying up object comprising the silk covered by flexible pipe Line, but be not coupled between silk thread and pipe.The patented invention also lacks when twister is twined around its own or other objects Around when enhancing twister promptly surface.

Invention content

Shown in text include bundling device embodiment and configuration.There is device shape to keep the elongated of deformable material Part.Covering keeps deformable material along the length covering shape of elongate articles.Covering has between elongate articles and covering Connection.Being coupled between covering and elongate articles is the entire inner surface along covering.Outer covering, which can link to, to be covered Cover material.

Outer covering can have promptly face and non-promptly face.When bundling device is wound around its own, promptly face will be Bundling device offer is stronger to firmly grasp, and when bundling device is wound around object, and promptly face will provide stronger firmly grasp. Non- promptly face usually more smoother than promptly face is suitable for comprising label.

In one embodiment, a kind of method of manufacture bundling device includes providing shape to keep the thin of deformable material Long part and heated shape holding deformable material.This method includes that common extruding covering keeps deformable to surround shape The elongate articles of material to keep being formed between deformable material and covering in shape to be coupled.This method is included in beyond shape It keeps being molded end cap at the length of the elongate articles of deformable material.

In one embodiment, a kind of retainer includes ontology and the cylindrical holder that is connected with each other with ontology.It protects Holder further includes band, and band includes that shape keeps the elongate articles of deformable material and keeps variable along the length covering shape of elongate articles The covering of shape material;Covering and shape keep deformable material to be coupled along their length;Band is located at cylindrical protect In holder;And cylindrical holder has first circular cross-section roughly the same with the second circular cross-section of band.Selectively, Cylindrical holder includes the hole of the length along cylindrical holder, and the width of boring ratio band is narrower so that band can when pressurised To move through hole, to which band be discharged from cylindrical holder.Alternatively, ontology includes the slit for receiving fixture. In another alternative, in the shell of ontology Integration to object.Selectively, ontology includes for being attached to another object Bindiny mechanism.In another alternative, multiple cylindrical holders are attached to ontology, and cylindrical holder is multiple cylinders A cylindrical holder in retainer.Selectively, ontology has first edge and second edge;First edge and second Edge is relative to each other and parallel to each other;Cylindrical holder is located in first edge;Cylindrical holder has and the first circle The first parallel length of tee section;First length of cylindrical holder is parallel with first edge;In multiple cylindrical holders The second cylindrical holder be located in second edge;Second cylindrical holder is round with third circular cross-section and with third The second parallel length of section;And the second length of the second cylindrical holder is parallel with second edge.Alternatively, band position In the second cylindrical holder and the first part of band extends between cylindrical holder and the second cylindrical holder; The second part of band extends from the cylindrical holder opposite with first part;And the Part III of band from first part's phase To the second cylindrical holder extend.Selectively, the first part of band is bent far from ontology and combines with ontology to be formed Support construction.In another alternative, second part and Part III and the ontology of band are generally perpendicularly bent to insert Enter into gap.In another alternative, gap is the exhaust outlet of automobile.Selectively, ontology has the first side and second Side;First side and the second side are relative to each other;Cylindrical holder is located at the first side;Cylindrical holder has and first round section The first parallel length of face;The second cylindrical holder in multiple cylindrical holders is located at the second side;Second cylindrical guarantor Holder has third circular cross-section and second length parallel with third circular cross-section;Also, the of the second cylindrical holder Two length are parallel with the first length of cylindrical holder.Alternatively, ontology includes the chamber for lighting module.It may be selected Ground, retainer further include the cap for being configured to covering chamber.Alternatively, the third side opposite with cap of ontology be bending to Imitate the shape of bar.Selectively, bar is the component of bicycle.

In another embodiment, a kind of attachable lighting device includes lighting device, the lighting device have ontology and Hole in the body.Attachable lighting device further includes band, and band includes that shape keeps the elongate articles of deformable material and along elongated The length covering shape of part keeps the covering of deformable material;Covering and shape keep deformable material along their length It is coupled;And band insertion hole is attached to lighting device, wherein band is coiling after hole around its own.

Description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is the perspective, cut-away view of bundling device;

Fig. 2 is the perspective, cut-away view of device shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is the sectional view of the line 3-3 interceptions in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 to fig. 6 shows the embodiment of the band for tying up multiple objects;

Fig. 7 shows the embodiment of the lighting device of the band with one;

Fig. 8 A show the sectional view of the ontology of the lighting device of Fig. 7;

Fig. 8 B show the vertical view of the ontology of the lighting device of Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 shows the rearview of the ontology of the lighting device of Fig. 7;

Figure 10 shows the lighting device in the Fig. 7 being located on pipe.

Figure 11 shows the embodiment for the band being combined into one with lighting device;

Figure 12 show include receiving attachment for being inserted into the band in the exhaust outlet of vehicle embodiment;

Figure 13 shows the receiving attachment for being arranged to upright configuration in Figure 12;

Figure 14 shows the top perspective view of the embodiment for the lighting device for being combined with band;

Figure 15 shows the face upwarding stereogram of the lighting device of Figure 14;

Figure 16 shows the lower body portion of the lighting device of Figure 14;

Figure 17 shows the top perspective view of an embodiment of lighting device;

Figure 18 A show the side view of the half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;

Figure 18 B show the front view of the half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;

Figure 19 shows the sectional view of the half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;

Figure 20 A show the other half side view of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;

Figure 20 B show the other half front view of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;

Figure 21 shows the other half section of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17;And

Figure 22 shows the decomposition top perspective view of an embodiment of lighting device.

Specific implementation mode

One embodiment of bundling device 10 includes that the shape of typically tinsel 12 keeps the thin of deformable material Long part.Silk thread 12 is usually mild steel line.Silk thread 12 is sufficiently flexible to curve or be tied to form to complete the specific of required by task Shape but the also shape to keep it to be curved firm enough.The diameter of silk thread 12 also influences flexible and shape retention. (band of reduced size uses 18 standard silk threads to 0.62 inch of diameter;Larger band uses 16 standard silk threads) flexible and institute is provided Both the shape retentions needed;However, it is possible to based on other diameters will be used using the application of bundling device 10.Covering 14 link to silk thread 12 along its whole length.It is formed and is covered by silk thread 12 and polymer are extruded through extrusion head 16 jointly Object.First, silk thread 12 is heated to about 300 ℉ to 400 ℉, is then pulled through extrusion head 16.As silk thread 12 moves through Extrusion head 16 equably deposited one layer of thermoplastic polymer between silk thread and outer flexibility TPE coverings around silk thread 12 Form belt (covering) 14.In the process, the polymer for forming belt (covering) 14 links to silk thread by therein Chemicals be adhered to silk thread 12.This forms connection around the entire diameter of silk thread 12 and in the whole length of silk thread 12 Knot.This connection prevents silk thread 12 from being skidded off from covering 14.Polymer for belt (covering) 14 to be made is typically solid state heat Mould polymer, such as the polymer of 85A Duro Exxon Santoprene (santoprene) 8291-85TL or similar type. Santoprene is thermoplastic vulcanizate and particularly suitable as the material of covering 14, because santoprene, which is formulated into, to be linked to Metal;But it is possible to using having any " thermoplasticity " resin for being formulated into the chemical bond agent for making resin link to metal. But connection may not be able to work well with, then can use thermoplastic vulcanizate.The hardness of santoprene covering 14 is 85A, 85A are fairly hard but also soft.It is that its is flexible using the advantage of the solid polymer of such as santoprene.

In one embodiment, bundling device includes internal silk thread.Silk thread has " coupler polymer " on it, should Line is linked to the outer layer of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) by " coupler polymer ".Very flexible rubber is arranged without being coupled Rubber will be caused to slip away on silk thread 12.In preparation process, the silk thread 12 being wrapped by is heated to complete three purposes:

1. this helps that silk thread is quickly linked to rubber in the process, this allows more solid component.

2. this prevents silk thread from serving as radiating piece as line is drawn through extrusion die.

3. as silk thread passes through mold, this is lubricated silk thread, slips and pierces in mold to help to prevent It wears, more preferable, more solid component is made in this.

In addition, end cap 750 (see Fig. 7) can carry out injection molding so that polymer is linked to silk thread covering, this at For a part for forming process.This provides the end cap 750 of one, to improve service life and the validity of band 10.Band 10 is pacified It sets in adapting to the mold of molding of end cap and carries out injection molding.

Outer covering 20 can be extruded on covering jointly.This outer covering 20 material typically different from covering 14 Material.The material of outer covering 20 is usually softer and is compared with soft.Suitable material for outer covering 20 is 15A Duro Teknor Apex Uniprene UN-2005TPV.Uniprene TPV are the elastic phase solid-state thermoplastic polymers of crosslinking. The relatively soft of outer covering 20 provides high rubbing surface.By the way that rib 24 is squeezed into outer surface as shown in Figure 3 to limit Texture, which firmly grasps face 25, can further increase the general higher friction of outer covering 20.Although showing rib, can replace For in embodiment, fin can not used or the rib of various shapes can be used, including bending, braiding or along difference The rib of direction orientation.Promptly face 25 extends in the left side of bundling device 10 between point 26 and 27, as shown in Figure 3.Promptly face 25 are also adapted to provide when bundling device 10 is wound around its own and strong provide promptly and when device is wound around object Friction.Texture, which firmly grasps face 25, can have the other protrusion patterns for providing grain surface;But fin 24 is also adapted to manufacture and pricks Extrusion process with device 10.Non- promptly face 28 extends on the right side of bundling device between point 26 and 27, as shown in Figure 3. Non- promptly face 28 and the distinguishing characteristics in promptly face 25 are smoother texture.Mark (such as trade mark or other labels) can be with It is placed on non-promptly face 28 and is easier to read than being placed on promptly face 25.Alternatively, it is bought from Teknor Apex Monprenes of the 35a hardness TPE for being known as Monprene for larger gear band and 50a Shore hardness be used for compared with pinion gear Band.End cap is made of 50a hardness Monprene.If will be greater than 35a to any polymer of 40a hardness for larger gear band When, band will not suitably be bent and firmly grasp.When using above-mentioned hardened material and torsional band to generate strong holding, Material more effectively " disposes " in itself.This does not have a great impact to smaller band, because smaller band keeps lighter Load.The Uniprene of 15a hardness may not have identical function feature, because, for the stretching of band and material It is too soft, and shear strength is too low.

Covering 14 and outer covering 20 are tightly coupled so that water cannot enter silk thread 12 and covering 14 or cover Between cover material 20.But the end of silk thread 12 is not protected by covering 14, any one of 20.The end of silk thread can be coated with Protectiveness paint or clear coat are to prevent the corrosion of the end of silk thread 12, but this is not necessary.Alternatively, end cap It is molded on product.

The state that substantially straight position can be in band 10 begins to use band 10.The article that need to be tied up can gather Manageable bundle is integrated, as shown in fig. 4 to fig. 6.Band 10 can be wound and then be tightened around every bundle article to around every Bundle forms coil.Outer covering 20 will provide high friction and firmly grasp face, will prevent the article of contact band 10 from being skidded off from band 10. Soft outer covering 20 will not scrape the surface in band 10 of article.Band 10 can be at it around the torsion of bundled article The time required to being kept in tight position.Resilient coverings 14 and outer covering 20 will prevent from using permanent setting, this is because will Pressure on the reason of band 10 compresses caused by tightening together, or the article due to being applied in band 10 and generate Compression the reason of.Due to the durable configuration of band 10, can be efficiently used at a temperature of from -50 ℉ to 200 ℉. In addition, if silk thread 12 disconnects, covering 14 and 20 will prevent band 10 from disconnecting because covering 14 and silk thread 12 it Between connection will prevent silk thread 12 from leaving covering 14,20.The interior covering and outer covering that are coupled with silk thread core, outer texture table The integration of face and end cap provides highly useful band.Since interior covering and outer covering link to silk thread core, band becomes single Block of material.Therefore, when being bent and tightening band, generation firmly keeps and reduces the cunning of the material of band among themselves It is dynamic.Outer grain surface also increases promptly function.End cap additionally provide enhancing holding and promptly because end cap be inserted into it is more In a channel or hole.It can be used in catching surface in the protuberance at about right angle between the main body and end cap of cotton rope, this offer Enhancing promptly or keep.

Fig. 7 shows the embodiment of the lighting device of the band 10 with one.Lighting device 700 include ontology 705, Cap 710, lighting mechanism 715 and battery 720.There are two groove 725, each grooves 725 to be pricked for receiving for the tool of ontology 705 Band 10.Groove 725 has the diameter for the diameter of section for being approximately equal to band 10.Diameter of the opening of groove less than band 10.It can be with Band 10 is inserted into groove 725 (as shown) by compressing rubber coating in combination and ontology 705.In some embodiment party In formula, ontology 705 is some form of plastics.Selectively, some or all of ontology 705 can be translucent. Selectively, some or all of ontology 705 can be transparent.Selectively, some or all of cap 710 can To be translucent.Selectively, some or all of cap 710 can be transparent.Integrate a variety of embodiment party of band Formula can be referred to as retainer, receiving device, attachment and attachment mechanism, receiving attachment etc..

Fig. 8 A show the section of ontology 705.In this example, view shows that groove 725 is opposite with opening 810 in proportion Width.Also it can be seen that for the antelabium 815 for being attached cap 710 that is clasped.The position of electronics housing 820 is also shown.Fig. 8 B Vertical view and some same characteristic features are shown.The size of these views in proportion is merely exemplary, and can use a variety of width Degree and shape.Groove and the ratio of opening only need to be enough to prevent band 10 from discharging during conventional use.Band 10 it is another One feature is end cap 750, and end cap 750 is extruded and as a part for the process that is shaped as so that band body 755 and end cap 750 It is a block of material.This ensures reliably to be attached.These end caps 750 prevent band 10 from skidding off along the longitudinal direction.

Fig. 9 shows the view at the back side of ontology 705.Ontology 705 has curved surface 910, wherein has antelabium on per one end 915.Curved surface 910 is configured to be consistent with tubular structure.This is as shown in Figure 10, wherein lighting device 700 is located on pipe 1000. This configuration is designed to coordinate in formation bicycle, sleigh or with other vehicles in tubular support portion or the knot of article On the pipe of structure.After lighting device is placed on pipe 1000, band 10 winds to form firm attachment around pipe 1000.

Figure 11 shows the embodiment of the band being combined into one with lighting device 1,100 10.Lighting device 1100 is substantially Including shell 1110 and lamp 1120.Shell 1110 houses the electronic device and power supply of lamp.Shell 1110 includes hole 1130, hole 1130 The generally size and shape (but the hole of sizes is suitable) in the section of band 10.Band 10 passes through hole 1130, so It is coiled afterwards around its own and forms coil 1140.This provides firm connection.Then, the free end of band 10 can be as shown It is arranged to provide support to lighting device 1100.Lighting device 1100 is light enough in weight so that the rigidity of band 10 can be with Support lighting device 1100.The free end of band 10 can be fastened around a variety of objects and for making lighting device 1100 be in just In the position of user.The rubbing surface of band 10 provides higher friction and good holding around multiple articles.The illumination dress shown Setting isMicrolight^TM;However, it is possible to be replaced with many different lighting devices.

Figure 12 shows the receiving attachment 1300 for being combined into one with the object of carrying fixture or other protruding portions. The clamp portion of device or case can be sized to be integrated into the fixture hole 1310 oriented in ontology 1305.In some realities It applies in mode, clamp portion can include fixture to be locked to the protrusion in fixture hole 1310 at bottom 1307.Cylinder Shape retainer 1355,1356 includes the hole of the width less than band 10 so that cylindrical holder 1355 is curved as band 10 Folding and bending are to receive band 10 and be firmly held in place band 10.Cylindrical holder 1355, 1356 open along different directions to provide the convenience used and flexibility.This configuration is advantageous in that, receives attachment Object 1300 may be mounted at automobile exhaust port or using in other region of configuration shown in Figure 12.As shown in Figure 13, By bending band 10 far from bottom cylindrical holder 1356, upright configuration is formed.In the above-mentioned embodiment party including band In formula, the both ends of band can be bent with around rod (such as handle of bicycle or other objects), such as above-mentioned lighting device As 1100.Cylindrical holder can be oriented on multiple positions, and can use a large amount of retainer.It is multiple its It receives mechanism can be with replacing clamp hole 1310.Cylindrical holder 1355,1356, ontology 1305 and band 10 can be with shapes Coordinate with multiple objects as by forming bindiny mechanism in the either side of ontology.Cylindrical holder 1355,1356 and Ontology 1305 can be formed as a part for the shell of a variety of objects, such as case, flashlight, electronic device and actually Any object with plastic casing.Then, band 10 may be fitted in cylindrical holder 1355,1356, so that it is guaranteed that Almost any object therein can be coordinated around it or be cooperated to by being attached to band 10.Cylindrical holder 1355,1356 is not It is limited to these cylindrical holders shown in Figure 10, Figure 13 and Figure 14;And a variety of retainers for band 10 can be with Implement in multiple positions and with multiple configurations.

Another embodiment of the equipment in conjunction with band 10 is also shown in Figure 14.This embodiment include midget lamp,And first band 10 and the second band 10.Device includes that (alternatively, LED 1410 can by LED 1410 Be different illumination provide mechanism), upper body 1405, actuator 1415, lower body portion 1425 and1420。 Figure 15 is the view from the bottom of lighting apparatus.It shows including the lower body portion 1425 with bearing 1430 and 1440.Figure 16 show lower body portion 1425, wherein other parts are removed.It may be clearly seen that with bearing 1430 and 1440, band bearing 1430 and 1440 shape and are sized to keep band 10.Preceding upper body 1405 slides into front lower body part 1145, then By be clasped before making protrusion 1450 and after the deflection of protrusion 1455 that is clasped rear portion is snapped into appropriate location. In the manner, including the upper body of lighting mechanism can be placed in in the band 10 in bearing 1430 and 1440 In one.Cap 710 prevents band 10 from skidding off.Band 10, which can be bent to, to be kept equipment upright or attaches devices to multiple objects Body, and use1420 make device hook to multiple objects.1420 are had in every side The device of Cabbeen opening (carabineer gate), but alternatively, conventional Cabbeen button or other hooks can be used It is replaced.A number of other bulk forms, which can be made, keeps band 10, these bulk forms include keeping band 10 One or more bearing or groove.

Figure 17 shows the top perspective view of an embodiment of lighting device 1700.This lighting device provides removedly It is attached to the midget lamp 1740 of the similar band 1710 in Figure 14.Lighting device 1700 includes the first attachment 1720 and the Two attachments 1730.

Figure 18 A show the side view of the half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17, and Figure 18 B show the photograph of Figure 17 The front view of the half of the attachment device of bright device.Second attachment 1730 is usually made of the plastics molding;However, it is possible to make With the other materials of such as metal.Second attachment 1730 includes the opening end 1820 for receiving midget lamp 1740.Slit 1810 are sized to match with the radius of band 1710, and band 1710 has capped end, the capped end substantially engage in slit In 1815.When the first attachment 1720 and the second attachment 1730 are integrated, the end cap of band 1710 is by relatively narrow slit 1810 are held in place.Buckle is inserted into receiving device 1825 and provides being clasped for midget lamp 1740.

Figure 19 shows the sectional view of the half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17.Herein, for receiving attachment device The other half opening 1920 be clear.Show the slit 1815 limited by protuberance 1910 and slit 1810.

Figure 20 shows the other half 1720 side view of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17.First attachment 1720 wraps The protrusion 2015 that is clasped is included, the protrusion 2015 that is clasped, which has, is cooperated to the antelabium that buckle is inserted into receiving device 1825, It is with the slit for protrusion and the receiving device of antelabium that buckle, which is inserted into receiving device 1825, so that protrusion is bent and buckles Into appropriate location, wherein antelabium keeps protrusion here.Outer interconnecting piece 2020 is provided to opened in end 1820 Coordinate with ground.End 2010 is sized to match and be cooperated on slit 1810 with slit 1810.Figure 20 B show the photograph of Figure 17 The other half front view of the attachment device of bright device.Figure 21 shows cutting for the other half of the attachment device of the lighting device of Figure 17 Face.Herein, it can clearly be seen that the antelabium being clasped on protrusion 2015.

Figure 22 shows the decomposition top perspective view of an embodiment of lighting device.This lighting device includes as retouched in text The band 2210 stated.Connector 2230 with the narrow end attachment for receiving band 2210 is provided to attached in lighting mechanism It connects, lighting mechanism includes top covering 2270, bottom covering 2220, lighting mechanism and battery, and top covering 2270, bottom are covered Cover material 2220, lighting mechanism and battery are all combined together.Lighting mechanism described in United States Patent (USP) No.7,683,275 can By in this configuration using and by reference in a manner of be incorporated herein.

Although particular implementation has been described in detail in foregoing detailed description and this is shown in the accompanying drawings A little particular implementations, still, it will be appreciated by the person of ordinary skill in the art can be according to the width of the disclosure and the disclosure The overall teaching of general inventive principle develops a variety of remodeling and substitute of these details.It is, therefore, to be understood that the displosure Range is not limited to the specific example and executive mode of described in the text, and is intended to this public affairs for being covered in and being limited such as appended claims The remodeling in spirit and scope and its any and all equivalents opened.It is noted that although showing particular implementation, The feature of each attachment can swap between embodiment.

Claims (2)

1. a kind of retainer, including:

(a) ontology, the ontology have the first cylindrical holder and the second cylindrical holder;And

(b) first band and the second band, the first band include that shape keeps the elongate articles of deformable material and along the elongate articles Length cover the covering that the shape keeps deformable material;The covering and the shape keep deformable material edge Their length is coupled;The first part of the first band passes through first cylindrical holder, the first band Second part passes through second cylindrical holder so that is formed from described first between the ontology and the first band Cylindrical holder is extended to the first coil of second cylindrical holder, and the first part of second band is across described The second part of third cylindrical holder in ontology, second band passes through the in the ontology the 4th cylindrical holding Device so that formed from the third cylindrical holder and extended to the 4th cylinder between the ontology and second band Second coil of shape retainer.

2. retainer according to claim 1, wherein first cylindrical holder and the second cylindrical holding Device includes respectively along the hole that the length of first cylindrical holder and second cylindrical holder is arranged, wherein institute The width for stating first band described in boring ratio is narrower so that, when the first band is compressed, the first band, which can move, passes through institute Hole is stated, to discharge the first band from first cylindrical holder and second cylindrical holder.