EP1690467A1 - Fastening and supporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a flat body with horizontal and vertical bands (7a, 7b) having ends. The body is constituted of a single elastic and self-adhesive material such as an elastomer or rubber. The ends of the horizontal band are locked by a press button to form a buckle, and the ends of the vertical band are locked by another press button to form another buckle. An independent claim is also included for a method to fabricate an object fastening and supporting device.

Description

Field of the art

The present invention relates to a fastening device and support for carrying an object exerting a force in any direction, and a method of manufacturing thereof.

Prior art

In most areas, and since always, man has needed objects of all kinds near him for his comfort or his work, in some cases these objects are small, light and easy to carry and store, by example, pens, a watch, glasses, etc. However, in many other cases, the objects are heavier, bulkier and, therefore, more difficult to store, for example, a tool bag, a cane, a purse, a briefcase, etc. Most of these are usually designed to have a grip portion allowing the user to hold them, for example, a handle, a shoulder strap, etc. However, these means of capture are generally intended only for an interaction between the object and its user, and are not always adapted to the physical environment with which they can interact.

In the past, inventors have found means of attachment and support for certain objects, for example, clothes hangers, key rings. In addition, in some cases fastening means have been directly added to the transported object itself, for example, a pen clip, an anchor point of a jacket, etc. However, these attachment and support means have several significant disadvantages such that, for example, for example, too much specificity and too much volume for hangers, high rigidity and difficulty of use for key rings.

To overcome these drawbacks, the inventors have conducted intensive research to find a means of attachment and support easy to use, easy to store and store, usable in most areas, and can be used on different types of support and for several types of objects.

Objectives of the invention

An object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive device easy to use capable of carrying or supporting different types of objects of a large variety of more or less heavy rigid and / or semi-rigid of different size and weight.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a cheap fastener and support device that can be used with a wide range of objects.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an attachment and support device that can be easily stored and stored.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a fastener and support device capable of supporting an object in any orientation.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a fastening and support device that is discreet and pleasant to look at and use.

Summary of the invention

The present invention relates to a fastening device and support for carrying an object exerting a force in any direction as described in the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least two attachment means, one for connecting said device with a support and the other for connecting said device to an object to be carried, said attachment means being detachable so as to be completely flat.

Also, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an attachment and support device as described in the preamble of claim 17, characterized in that its shape is cut by stamping an elastomer sheet, of leather, textile, and the like.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in two parts, each formed of a band, attached together, by any means, for example, to rotate about an axis perpendicular to the object laid flat, a first band being rollable on itself to form a first loop and a second band wound on itself to form a second loop. The two flat strips can form an X.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in a T-shaped part when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the T being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop and the vertical bar may be to be rolled up on itself to form a second loop.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device may be in an L-shaped part when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the L being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop and the vertical bar can be wound on itself to form a second loop.

According to another embodiment, the two strips forming loops have an opening in the middle which makes it possible to pass one strip into the other in the manner of a cross, making it easy to detach the strips from one another when laid flat.

According to another embodiment, the device may be entirely made of a gripping material, such as a Velcro material, thus allowing the loops to be locked without any means other than the bands themselves.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the loops can be formed by means of locking means provided at the ends of the wound strips.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device consists of different layers of laminated materials on top of one another

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner layer is formed of a gripping material.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer layer is formed of a material capable of being printed.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking means of the two loops may be identical or different, is that at least any one allows an adjustment of the size of the loop.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be highlighted in the detailed description which follows. The Detailed description and the specific embodiments described are provided by way of example only and various additions and modifications will be obvious to those skilled in the art after reading the detailed description without departing from the scope of the invention.

Brief description of the drawings

• FIGS. 1A and 1B show a first embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.
• Figs. 2A and 2B show a second embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.
• Figs. 3A and 3B show a third embodiment of the invention, in the form of storage and use, respectively.

Detailed description of the invention

Thus, the inventors have found that a device consisting of several arms attached to each other, forming one or more bodies in the device, may in some cases rotate about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the plane formed by these arms and passing by a possible attachment point, achieves the desired goals. In this case, the different arms must be able to form a loop by joining their end and attaching them by means of locking means, external or integral to the band, so as to obtain two loops attached to one another by a point of attachment, a point of contact or a shared part, and may in some cases turn relative to each other.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate the simplicity of use as well as the advantage that the device has for its storage, insofar as when the loops are detached, the device can be laid flat and thus be stacked. And sometimes even the different bands can be detached from each other to be stored separately.

To be perfectly adapted to several situations, it is understood that this device may consist of one or two more materials included in the group consisting of a polymer, an elastomer, leather, textile, rubber, velcro and other similar . Thus, the device may consist of one or more layers laminated on each other.

In such a case, for example, the inner layer may be formed of a gripping or adhesive material while the outer layer may be formed of a printable material.

In addition, the device is such that the locking means of the two loops can be identical or different, that one and / or the other can allow an adjustment of the size of the loop, and that they are selected in the group consisting of an adjustable strap, a velcro, a clip, a push button, a hook, a separable sticker and the like. The locking means may also be intrinsic to the strips if they are, for example, entirely made of an adhesive material, such as Velcro.

In addition, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing an attachment device as described above characterized in that one cuts out its shape, for example two bands or a T or in others forms, by stamping a sheet of elastomer, leather, textile, and the like.

In addition, the method can provide that two different materials are laminated to one another before the stamping step; then finally, the locking means are then applied to the ends of the elements provided to form loops.

Embodiment 1

FIG. 1A shows a fastening and support device 1 consisting of two strips 2 and 2 'attached together by a sealed press button 3, so that the strips 2 and 2' can be rotated about axis 3 '; one with respect to the other. These two strips each have a locking means 8a and 8a 'shaped velcro, respectively, and 8b and 8b' complementary velcro, which allows to adjust the size of the loops according to the object they must hold. In this figure, the two locking means 8a and 8a ', and 8b and 8b' are the same and are velcro. The strips consist of two layers, an outer or upper layer 5 and 5 'and an inner or lower layer 6 and 6'. The outer or upper layers 5 and 5 'are made of a conventional, inelastic material, such as a polymer, a leather, or a textile, on which an impression can be made. The inner or lower layers 6 and 6 'are made of a gripping material, such as, for example, a rubber. In this figure, the two strips are flat and the device can be stored easily, it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure 1B shows the same device as Figure 1A, but in this figure, both bands have their two ends attached together respectively. Thanks to the attachment point 3, the two loops can rotate freely relative to each other. The size of the loops may be the same or different for the two loops depending on the object engaged within them.

Embodiment 2

Figure 2A shows a fastener and support device 7 consisting of a single body and having a T-shape when the device is completely laid flat. The three arms of the devices 7a, 7a 'and 7b are of varying sizes more or less equal and have at their end a locking means 10 and 10'. These locking means are arranged in such a way that the ends 7a and 7a 'are locked to form a loop and the end of the vertical band of the T 7b joins and locks at the point 7b' so as to form a second loop. In addition a fourth locking means complementary to that 7b is disposed at the junction point of these three bands. In this case, the locking means 10 and 10 'are push buttons. The body of the device consists of a single elastic and gripping material, such as an elastomer or a rubber. In this figure, the body is flat and the device can be stored easily, it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure 2B shows the same device as Figure 2A, but in this figure, the complementary locking means have been joined, so two loops are formed. So, a bag can be attached is held at a chair armrest not through this device without difficulties.

Embodiment 3

Figure 3A shows a fastener and support device 9 consisting of a single body and having an L shape when the device is completely laid flat. The two arms of the device 9 'and 9 "are of more or less equal sizes and have at their end a locking means 11a and 11a' These locking means 11a and 11a 'are arranged at the two ends of the strips 9' and 9 ' '' horizontal and vertical bars of the L on one side and the other respectively.In addition the two complementary locking sockets 11b and 11b 'to those 9' and 9 '' are located on the right corner of the L on one side 9a and on the other 9b, the locking means are push-buttons The body of the device consists of a single elastic and gripping material, such as an elastomer or a rubber. body is flat and the device can be stored easily, it can indeed be stacked so as to save space.

Figure 3B shows the same device as Figure 3A, but in this figure, the complementary locking means have been joined, so two loops are formed. Thus, a bag can be attached is held to a chair armrest not via this device without difficulties.

Claims (19)

An attachment and support device for carrying an object exerting a force in any direction, characterized in that it comprises at least two attachment means (2a, 2b; 7a, 7a ', 7b; 9'; , 9 "), one for connecting said device (1) with a support and the other for connecting said device (1) to an object to be carried, said attachment means being detachable so as to be completely dish. An attachment and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is formed of two strips (2, 2 ') attached to each other and rotatable about a perpendicular axis (3') to said fastening and support device (1) laid flat. Fastening and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a T shape when laid flat, the horizontal bar (7a, 7a ') of the T being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop (7a, 7a ') and the vertical bar (7b, 7b') can be wound on itself to form a second loop (7b). Fastening and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an L shape when laid flat, the vertical bar of the L (9 ') being able to be wound on itself to form a first loop ( 9 ') and the horizontal bar (9'') can be wound on itself to form a second loop (9''). An attachment and support device according to claim 1, characterized in that it has an X-shape when laid flat, the horizontal bar of the X being rollable on itself to form a first loop and the vertical bar to be rolled up on itself to form a second loop. Fastening and support device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that said attachment means can form loops by locking means (8, 8 ', 10, 10', 11, 11 ') provided on the ends (2, 2 ', 7a, 7a', 7b, 7b ', 9', 9 '', 9a, 9b) of the bars of T, L, or X. An attachment and support device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for attaching the two strips (3) may be a sealed press button or any conventional means. Fastening and support device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening means (3) of the two strips may be by an opening in the edge of a strip through which is inserted perpendicularly the other bandaged. Fastening and support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of one or more different materials. Fastening and support device according to claim 5, characterized in that the material used is a polymer, an elastomer, leather, textile, rubber, velcro and the like. Fastening and support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it consists of different layers (5, 5 ', 6, 6') of laminated materials on top of one another. Fastening and support device according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner layer (6, 6 ') is formed of a gripping material or adhesive. An attachment and support device according to claim 7, characterized in that the outer layer (5, 5 ') is formed of a printable material. Fastening and support device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means of the two loops (8, 8 ', 10, 10', 11, 11 ') can be identical or different, is that at least any one allows an adjustment of the size of the loop. Fastening and support device according to claim 9, characterized in that the locking means of the loops (8, 8 '; 10, 10'; 11, 11 ') is an adjustable flange. Fastening and support device according to claim 9, characterized in that the locking means of the loops (8, 8 '; 10, 10'; 11, 11 ') is a velcro, a clip, a press button, a hook or a separable sticker. A method of manufacturing an attachment and support device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that its shape, preferably T-shaped, is cut by stamping an elastomer sheet , leather, textile, and the like. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that at least two different materials are laminated to one another before the stamping step. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking means are then applied to the ends of the elements provided to form loops.

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