CN210164730U - Hand fixing strap - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
- F01L1/00—Valve-gear or valve arrangements, e.g. lift-valve gear
- F01L1/12—Transmitting gear between valve drive and valve
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
- F01L—CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES
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Abstract
The utility model discloses a hand fixing strap, which is assembled on a rocker and comprises a fixing strap, a damper and a sliding arm, wherein one end of the fixing strap is provided with a connecting part which extends outwards, and the fixing strap is provided with a first lug; the damping is arranged on the fixing belt, one surface of the damping is provided with a first groove formed by a recess, the first groove is arranged corresponding to the first bump, and the other surface of the damping is provided with a second groove formed by a recess; the slide arm is connected with the fixing band and the damper, and a second bump corresponding to the second groove is arranged on the slide arm. By first lug with the second lug install respectively in first slot with in the second slot, enable the fixed band reaches the cursor slide is through pivot back many times, the damping can not warp or shift, makes the utility model discloses hand fixed band can still keep its function and outward appearance under long-time use.
Description
Technical Field
The utility model relates to a hand fixed band especially relates to a hand fixed band with stable pivot position.
Background
A conventional hand fixing strap is assembled on a rocker, and the hand fixing strap is composed of a fixing strap, a damper and a slide arm, and the damper is assembled between the fixing strap and the slide arm to form a pivoting part which can pivot and can also be fixed.
However, after the pivot portion of the conventional hand fixing strap is pivoted for many times, the damping is exposed due to the deformation caused by the friction force, and the appearance and the function are affected.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide a hand fixing strap, so that the appearance and function of the pivot portion can be stabilized.
Disclosure of Invention
The utility model aims at providing a but button subassembly of moduleization to the defect that prior art exists with not enough.
In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses a hand fixed band assembles on a rocker, and its characteristic from top to bottom is according to the preface including: comprises a fixing belt, a damper and a slide arm; one end of the fixing band is provided with a connecting part which extends outwards, and the connecting part is provided with a first convex block; the damping is arranged on the fixing belt, one surface of the damping is provided with a first groove formed by a recess, the first groove is arranged corresponding to the first lug, so that the first lug is clamped in the first groove, and the other surface of the damping is provided with a second groove formed by a recess; the slide arm is connected with the fixing band and the damper, and second convex blocks which are mutually clamped are arranged at the position, corresponding to the second groove, of the slide arm.
As a further improvement, the first bump and the second bump are both annular bumps, the first groove and the first groove are both annular grooves, and the diameter of the second groove is larger than that of the first groove.
As a further improvement, the connecting portion is provided with a first fixing hole, the first bump surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole, the damper is provided with a second fixing hole, the slide arm is provided with a third fixing hole, the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole are communicated with each other, and the second bump surrounds the periphery of the third fixing hole.
As a further improvement, the damper and the slider assembly further comprise a fixing assembly, wherein the fixing assembly comprises an upper fixing member and a lower fixing member, the upper fixing member is provided with a fixing part which is formed by extending downwards, the lower fixing member is provided with a boss which is formed by extending upwards, the upper surface of the boss is provided with a fixing groove which is formed by penetrating upwards and downwards, the fixing groove is arranged corresponding to the fixing part, the lower fixing member penetrates through the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole which are communicated with each other from bottom to top, and then the fixing part of the upper fixing member is arranged in the fixing groove, so that the upper fixing member and the lower fixing member are mutually fixed, and the fixing belt, the damper and the slider are combined.
In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses a hand fixed band assembles on a rocker, and its characteristic from top to bottom is according to the preface including: comprises a fixing belt, a damper and a slide arm; one end of the fixing band is provided with a connecting part which is formed by extending outwards, and the connecting part is provided with a first groove formed by sinking; the damper is arranged on the fixed belt, one side of the damper is provided with a first bump, the first bump is arranged corresponding to the first groove, so that the first bump is clamped in the first groove, and the other side of the damper is provided with a second bump; the slide arm is connected with the fixing band and the damper, and second grooves which are mutually clamped are formed in the positions, corresponding to the protruding blocks, of the slide arm.
As a further improvement, the first bump and the second bump are both annular bumps, the first groove and the first groove are both annular grooves, and the diameter of the second groove is larger than that of the first groove.
As a further improvement, the connecting portion is provided with a first fixing hole, the first groove surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole, the damper is provided with a second fixing hole, the sliding arm is provided with a third fixing hole, the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole are communicated with each other, and the second groove surrounds the periphery of the third fixing hole.
As a further improvement, the damper and the slider assembly further comprise a fixing assembly, wherein the fixing assembly comprises an upper fixing member and a lower fixing member, the upper fixing member is provided with a fixing part which is formed by extending downwards, the lower fixing member is provided with a boss which is formed by extending upwards, the upper surface of the boss is provided with a fixing groove which is formed by penetrating upwards and downwards, the fixing groove is arranged corresponding to the fixing part, the lower fixing member penetrates through the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole which are communicated with each other from bottom to top, and then the fixing part of the upper fixing member is arranged in the fixing groove, so that the upper fixing member and the lower fixing member are mutually fixed, and the fixing belt, the damper and the slider are combined.
As described above, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are respectively installed in the first groove and the second groove, so that the damping is not deformed or displaced after the fixing band and the sliding arm are pivoted for many times, and the hand fixing band can still maintain the function and the appearance thereof after being used for a long time.
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Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a hand fixing strap according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the hand fixing strap according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the hand fixing strap of the first embodiment of the present invention shown in fig. 2 from another perspective.
Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of the hand fixing strap of fig. 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a hand fixing strap according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the hand fixing strap of fig. 5 from another perspective according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV of the hand fixing strap of fig. 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
The reference numerals in the drawings are explained below.
First fixing hole 111 of connecting part 11
Damping 2 second fixing hole 21
Third fixing hole 31 of slide arm 3
The second bump 32 is externally connected with a fixing hole 33
Fixing part 411 of upper fixing member 41
Fixing grooves 422.
Detailed Description
For the purpose of illustrating the technical content, the constructional features, the achieved objects and the effects of the invention in detail, reference is made to the following detailed description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Referring to fig. 1 to 3, a hand fixing strap 100 of a first embodiment of the present invention includes a fixing strap 1, a damper 2, a sliding arm 3 and a fixing component 4. One end of the fixing strap 1 is provided with a connecting portion 11 extending outward, the connecting portion 11 is provided with a first fixing hole 111, the connecting portion 1 is further provided with a first protruding block 112 extending downward, and the first protruding block 112 surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole 111. Specifically, the first bump 112 is an annular bump.
The damping 2 is arranged on the fixing band 1, and specifically, the damping 2 is made of rubber. The damper 2 is provided with a second fixing hole 21, the second fixing hole 21 is disposed corresponding to the first fixing hole 111, one surface of the damper 2 is provided with a first groove 22 formed by a recess, the first groove 22 is disposed corresponding to the first bump 12, and the other surface of the damper 2 is provided with a second groove 23 formed by a recess. Specifically, the first trench 22 and the first trench 22 are both annular trenches. The position of the second groove 23 does not correspond to the position of the first groove 22, and specifically, the diameter of the second groove 23 is larger than the first groove 22.
The slide arm 3 is connected to the fixing band 1 and the damper 2, the slide arm 3 has a third fixing hole 31, the third fixing hole 31 is disposed corresponding to the first fixing hole 111 and the second fixing hole 21, the upper surface of the slide arm 3 has a second protrusion 32 protruding upward, the second protrusion 32 surrounds the periphery of the third fixing hole 31, and the second protrusion 32 is disposed corresponding to the second groove 23. Specifically, the second protrusion 32 is an annular protrusion. The sliding arm 3 further has at least one external fixing hole 33, and the external fixing hole 33 is used for connecting to the rocker.
Referring to fig. 2 to 4, the fixing assembly 4 includes an upper fixing member 41 and a lower fixing member 42, the upper fixing member 41 has a fixing portion 411 formed to extend downward, the lower fixing member 42 has a boss 421 formed to extend upward, the upper surface of the boss 421 has a fixing groove 422 formed to extend upward and downward, the fixing groove 422 is disposed corresponding to the fixing portion 411, and specifically, the fixing assembly 4 is a rivet set. When assembling, the first protrusion 112 is installed in the first groove 22, the second protrusion 32 is installed in the second groove 23, at this time, the first fixing hole 111, the second fixing hole 21 and the third fixing hole 31 are communicated with each other, the lower fixing member 42 passes through the communicated first fixing hole 111, the second fixing hole 21 and the third fixing hole 31 from bottom to top, and the fixing portion 411 of the upper fixing member 4 is installed in the fixing groove 422, so that the upper fixing member 41 and the lower fixing member 42 are fixed to each other, and the fixing band 1, the damper 2 and the sliding arm 3 are combined.
The hand fixing strap 100 of the present invention is installed on a joystick (not shown), and when the user holds the joystick, the hand fixing strap 1 covers the hand of the user, so that the hand of the user can be fixed on the joystick. The slide arm 3 connects the fixing band 1 and the rocker, and the slide arm 3 is connected with the fixing band 1 by the fixing component 4 to form a pivot structure, so that the fixing band 1 becomes a movable component. By adjusting the position of the fixing strap 1, the hand shape of different users can be met. Therefore, when a user adjusts the position of the fixing strap 1, the connecting portion of the fixing strap 1 and the sliding arm 3 via the fixing component 4 pivots, and at this time, the damper 2 disposed between the fixing strap 1 and the sliding arm 3 can provide a static friction force and a dynamic friction force, wherein the static friction force can complete the positioning of the fixing strap 1 and the sliding arm 3 after pivoting, and when the user adjusts the position of the fixing strap 1, the dynamic friction force does not affect the pivoting of the fixing strap 1 and the sliding arm 3. The first protrusion 112 of the fixing band 1 and the second protrusion 32 of the sliding arm 3 are respectively installed in the first groove 22 and the second groove 23, so that the damping band 2 will not deform or shift after the fixing band 1 and the sliding arm 3 are pivoted for many times, and the hand fixing band 100 of the present invention can still maintain its function and appearance after long-term use.
Referring to fig. 5 to 7, a hand fixing strap according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a fixing strap 1, a damper 2, a sliding arm 3 and a fixing element 4, wherein one end of the fixing strap 1 has a connecting portion 11 extending outward, the connecting portion 11 has a first fixing hole 111 formed thereon, the connecting portion 1 has a first groove 113 formed by a recess, and the first groove 113 surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole 111. Specifically, the first groove 113 is an annular groove.
The damping 2 is arranged on the fixing band 1, and specifically, the damping 2 is made of rubber. The damper 2 is provided with a second fixing hole 21, the second fixing hole 21 is disposed corresponding to the first fixing hole 111, one surface of the damper 2 is provided with a first bump 24, the first bump 24 is disposed corresponding to the first groove 113, so that the first bump 24 is clamped in the first groove 113, and the other surface of the damper 2 is provided with a second bump 25. Specifically, the first bump 24 and the second bump 25 are both annular bumps. The position of the first bump 24 does not correspond to the position of the second bump 25, specifically, the diameter of the second bump 25 is larger than the first bump 24.
The slide arm 3 is connected to the fixing band 1 and the damper 2, the slide arm 3 has a third fixing hole 31, the third fixing hole 31 is disposed corresponding to the first fixing hole 111 and the second fixing hole 21, a second groove 34 engaged with each other is disposed at a position of the slide arm 3 corresponding to the second protrusion 25, and the second groove 34 surrounds the third fixing hole 31. Specifically, the second groove 34 is an annular groove. The sliding arm 3 further has at least one external fixing hole 33, and the external fixing hole 33 is used for connecting to the rocker.
The fixing assembly 4 includes an upper fixing member 41 and a lower fixing member 42, the upper fixing member 41 has a fixing portion 411 formed by extending downward, the lower fixing member 42 has a boss 421 formed by extending upward, the upper surface of the boss 421 has a fixing groove 422 formed by extending upward and downward, and the fixing groove 422 is disposed corresponding to the fixing portion 411. In particular, the fixing assembly 4 is a set of rivets. When assembling, the first protrusion 24 is installed in the first groove 113, the second protrusion 25 is installed in the second groove 34, at this time, the first fixing hole 111, the second fixing hole 21 and the third fixing hole 31 are communicated with each other, the lower fixing member 42 passes through the communicated first fixing hole 111, the second fixing hole 21 and the third fixing hole 31 from bottom to top, and the fixing portion 411 of the upper fixing member 4 is installed in the fixing groove 422, so that the upper fixing member 41 and the lower fixing member 42 are fixed to each other, and the fixing band 1, the damper 2 and the sliding arm 3 are combined.
In summary, the utility model discloses hand fixing band 100 by first lug 112, 24 and second lug 32, 25 install respectively in first slot 22, 113 and in second slot 23, 34 to form a solid structure of card, enable fixed band 1 reaches slide arm 3 is through pivot back many times, damping 2 can not warp or shift, makes the utility model discloses hand fixing band 100 can still keep its function and outward appearance under long-time use.
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1. The utility model provides a hand fixed band assembles on a rocker, and its characterized in that from top to bottom is according to the preface including: comprises a fixing belt, a damper and a slide arm; one end of the fixing band is provided with a connecting part which extends outwards, and the connecting part is provided with a first convex block; the damping is arranged on the fixing belt, one surface of the damping is provided with a first groove formed by a recess, the first groove is arranged corresponding to the first lug, so that the first lug is clamped in the first groove, and the other surface of the damping is provided with a second groove formed by a recess; the slide arm is connected with the fixing band and the damper, and second convex blocks which are mutually clamped are arranged at the position, corresponding to the second groove, of the slide arm.
2. The hand fixation strap of claim 1 wherein: the first bump and the second bump are both annular bumps, the first groove and the first groove are both annular grooves, and the diameter of the second groove is larger than that of the first groove.
3. The hand fixation strap of claim 1 wherein: the connecting portion is provided with a first fixing hole, the first lug surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole, the damper is provided with a second fixing hole, the sliding arm is provided with a third fixing hole, the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole are communicated with each other, and the second lug surrounds the periphery of the third fixing hole.
4. The hand fixation strap of claim 3 wherein: still further have a fixed subassembly, fixed subassembly includes an upper mounting and a mounting down, the upper mounting has the fixed part that upwards stretches the formation downwards, lower mounting has the boss that upwards stretches the formation upwards, the upper surface of boss has the fixed slot that runs through the formation from top to bottom, the fixed slot corresponds the fixed part is established, lower mounting passes from bottom to top the intercommunication first fixed orifices, second fixed orifices and the third fixed orifices, again with the upper mounting the fixed part of upper mounting is installed in the fixed slot, will like this upper mounting with lower mounting reciprocal anchorage, and then with the fixed band, damping and cursor slide make up.
5. The utility model provides a hand fixed band assembles on a rocker, and its characterized in that from top to bottom is according to the preface including: comprises a fixing belt, a damper and a slide arm; one end of the fixing band is provided with a connecting part which is formed by extending outwards, and the connecting part is provided with a first groove formed by sinking; the damper is arranged on the fixed belt, one side of the damper is provided with a first bump, the first bump is arranged corresponding to the first groove, so that the first bump is clamped in the first groove, and the other side of the damper is provided with a second bump; the slide arm is connected with the fixing band and the damper, and second grooves which are mutually clamped are formed in the positions, corresponding to the protruding blocks, of the slide arm.
6. The hand fixation strap of claim 5 wherein: the first bump and the second bump are both annular bumps, the first groove and the first groove are both annular grooves, and the diameter of the second groove is larger than that of the first groove.
7. The hand fixation strap of claim 5 wherein: the connecting part is provided with a first fixing hole, the first groove surrounds the periphery of the first fixing hole, the damper is provided with a second fixing hole, the sliding arm is provided with a third fixing hole, the first fixing hole, the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole are communicated with each other, and the second groove surrounds the periphery of the third fixing hole.
8. The hand fixation strap of claim 7 wherein: still further have a fixed subassembly, fixed subassembly includes an upper mounting and a mounting down, the upper mounting has the fixed part that upwards stretches the formation downwards, lower mounting has the boss that upwards stretches the formation upwards, the upper surface of boss has the fixed slot that runs through the formation from top to bottom, the fixed slot corresponds the fixed part is established, lower mounting passes from bottom to top the intercommunication first fixed orifices, second fixed orifices and the third fixed orifices, again with the upper mounting the fixed part of upper mounting is installed in the fixed slot, will like this upper mounting with lower mounting reciprocal anchorage, and then with the fixed band, damping and cursor slide make up.
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