EP2906061B1 - Closure system for articles - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a closure system with a zipper, a slider and a zipper handle, as described in claim 1.

From the US 5,263,201 A or the parallel to it WO 94/12064 A is a closure system for a garment has become known, which includes a zipper, a slider and a button-shaped zipper pull. In the closed position of the zipper, the zipper pull is at least partially passed through a closure piece formed on the utility item. Thus, the slider is kept positioned in this closed position of the zipper on the utility object.

Similar closure systems in which the slider of the zipper is held with its zipper handle on a closure piece formed on the utility item, are for example in the CN 202445259 U , of the CN 201691194 U , of the CN 201860831 U , of the US 5,400,480 A , of the GB 1,144,678 A , of the DE 102 40 715 A1 , as well as the JP 2010 057689 A , of the US 3,271,832 A and the JP H03 85911 U described.

For example, in the JP 2010 057689 A discloses a zipper system for a storage container which includes a zipper, a slider and a pin-shaped zipper handle. In a closed position of the zipper, the pin can be passed through an insertion opening of an arranged inside the container slide prevention element. The slip prevention element or the insertion opening is arranged close to an inner wall of the storage container. When the pin is passed through the insertion opening, opening of the zipper is hindered by the fact that in an opening operation of the zipper or the slider pivots the pin against an inner wall of the storage container, and a lower end of the pin against the inner wall load-transmitting on the inner wall of the Storage container is present.

The US 3,271,832 A discloses a garment, such as trousers or the like, having a zipper system disposed on the fly. The zipper system has a slider and a slide fastener connected to the slider. The zipper handle is designed such that it can be locked or hooked to a designed on the inner flap of the waistband eyelet. In addition, a hook is formed on the inner waistband facing the inside of the tab of the outer waistband, which cooperates with the eyelet on the inner waistband to close the fly.

In the JP H03 85911 U a suitcase or similar storage or transport article is shown, which is closable by means of a zipper system. The zipper has two slides, by means of which by opposite movement of the case can be closed. To lock the suitcase a combination lock number is arranged on the suitcase. Zipper handles are arranged on each of the two sliders, with an eyelet being configured on a first zipper pull. At the other zipper handle an opening is designed through which the eyelet of the first zipper handle can be passed. Inside the number combination lock a pin is arranged to lock the eyelet of the first zipper handle. The case can be locked by passing the eyelet of the first zipper handle through the opening of the other zipper handle, and locking it by means of the pin of the combination lock, so that both zipper grips are held by the combination lock.

From the GB 411 459 A is a closure system for a garment has become known in which the zipper is closed with a slider. On the slide a zipper handle is arranged, in which an element of the zipper handle is pivotally mounted on that element of the zipper handle, which is connected to the slider. Thus, the relative position or position of the pivotable element with respect to the slider can be changed.

Clothing closures, for example for pants or skirts, are known in various forms. Usually the garments are either with buttons of any kind or closed with zippers in combination with buttons and an associated opening in the garment (buttonhole).

By providing the closure system can be dispensed with the attachment of buttons, Schließem or buckles for additional security of garments. The garments are held together and fastened exclusively by a zipper and the associated slider with zipper pull (zipper puller). As a result, on the one hand to dispense with the additional attachment of buttons and at the same time the phenomenon of open zippers are avoided in wear use. This helps to avoid embarrassing inconveniences of this kind.

The present invention has for its object to provide a closure system, which in addition to its protection against unintentional opening of the zipper can be easily and individually adapted to different purposes or wearing conditions even by the user to this a high degree of design options available put.

This object of the invention is solved by the features of claim 1. The resulting from the features of claim 1 advantage is that so after the secured closure and the holder of the slider on the zipper handle on the closure piece of the utensil on the side facing away from the slider side of the utensil a plate-shaped body can be arranged. Thus, for example, the attachment and thus also the individual design of the closure system for the user can be easily made possible with a simple connection process. By providing the plate, however, an additional securing of the zipper handle in its locking position in the region of the closure piece can be achieved beyond that. In addition, however, as well as a cover or shielding of the closure system can be achieved in the region of the closure piece. By using a variety of locking systems a simple change possibility of the plate can be made possible depending on the application or purpose, whereby one or more appropriately designed plates can be selected to easily change the individual appearance of the closure system and adapt to the wishes of the user can. For example, it would be possible the color, the shape and the design and the visual appearance of the plate to other clothing accessories such as belts, glasses, handbag, shoes or the like to be able to customize individually to the particular case of need. By forming a base part, it is possible to provide a further design possibility, wherein the plate does not have to be removed from the closure piece by arranging the plate directly on the closure piece for the opening of the closure system. In this application, a visually appealing appearance can be achieved because the plate projects beyond the base part at least radially and thus can be arranged very close to the surface of the commodity. Viewed in the axial direction with respect to the base part, the plate is dimensioned such that it preferably terminates approximately flush with the base part on the side facing away from the slide, or ends shortly before it, or else projects slightly beyond the end in the axial direction. In a planar or recessed arrangement of the plate, this can be protected from damage starting from the zipper handle. Thus, a direct contact of the zipper handle with the plate can be avoided in its locked position. The design of the plate as an application element ensures that a high degree of design options for the user and thus an individual adaptation to his needs is created.

Also advantageous is a further embodiment according to claim 2, since it can be additionally secured against accidental opening by connecting or holding the plate on the zipper handle. In addition, however, an improved appearance is created because no direct visual contact with the closure system, in particular the closure piece, is made possible. Furthermore, but also the risk of injury can be reduced.

A further advantage is an embodiment according to claim 3, since this provides the user with even greater design options for a wide variety of applications. Thus, additional design options can be created, since thus the combination variety can be further increased. Thus, a modular system can be created, which allows the user to be able to combine not only designed as a support plate plate, but also a variety of different application elements.

Also advantageous is a development according to claim 4, since the possibility is created to attach otherwise easy to damage application elements on the base or to hold there. Thus, the support device may also be referred to as a socket or enclosure, as is often the case in the jewelry industry for stones or gemstones

In the embodiment according to claim 5, it is advantageous that in the case of use or during use, a secure mounting of the application element can be achieved, if appropriate, with the interposition of the carrying device on the base part of the closure piece. In addition, however, such a tool-free change of the application element or the plate by the user or user can be performed.

Through the development according to claim 6 it is achieved that so easily in the manufacture of the base part of this simple and in one operation, the locking element can be formed. This locking element may be formed as a bead or thickening, whereby an additional optical design option is already possible on the base part in this area.

Due to the design according to claim 7 also sensitive or fragile application elements can be used, since the support device exerts a certain support and / or holding function for such components.

Also advantageous is an embodiment according to claim 8, since it can be exercised by the one or more holding elements of the support device a double function. Thus, the holding element serves not only for positioning or fixing of the application element on the support device but forms in cooperation with the arranged on the base part first locking element, the locking device for the attached to the support application element.

According to one embodiment, as described in claim 9, a further detent position between the application element or its support device and the base part of the Ver be reached. Depending on the axial length of the base part, a distancing of the disk-shaped base plate from the side of the object of use facing away from the zipper can thus be achieved. Thus, due to this distancing between the base plate and the utility object at least one further plate or a further application element are arranged on the base part, wherein the latching or mounting can be carried out by the support device.

In this case, an embodiment according to claim 10 proves advantageous because thereby the application element or the support device is acted upon on the side facing away from the zipper of the utensil with a force, whereby pressed when applying the zipper handle on the application element, the slider to the zippered side facing the commodity becomes. By this bias inadvertent release of the zipper handle is additionally prevented in its locked position.

But it would also be an education, as described in claim 11 is possible, since a simple connection process, as this is already used in known rivet joints, a cost-attachment option is created on the commodity.

Finally, however, an embodiment as described in claim 12 is possible because the closure system can thus be protected from an unauthorized opening.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

Fig. 1

eine mögliche Ausbildung eines Verschlusssystems, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 2

ein weiteres Verschlusssystem mit einer im Bereich des Verschlussstücks zusätzlich angeordneten Platte, in Seitenansicht geschnitten;

Fig. 3

das Verschlusssystem nach Fig. 2 vor dem Anbringen der Platte, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 4

eine andere mögliche Ausbildung eines Verschlusssystems, bei noch geöffnetem Reißverschluss, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 5

das Verschlusssystem nach Fig. 4, während des Schließvorganges, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 6

das Verschlusssystem nach den Fig. 4 und 5 in der Schließstellung, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 7

ein am Gebrauchsgegenstand angebrachtes Verschlussstück, in Seitenansicht geschnitten;

Fig. 8

ein Applikationselement sowie eine Tragvorrichtung vor deren Fügevorgang, in Seitenansicht geschnitten;

Fig. 9

das mittels der Tragvorrichtung am Verschlussstück gehaltene Applikationselement nach den Fig. 7 und 8, in Seitenansicht geschnitten;

Fig. 10

eine weitere mögliche Ausbildung eines Applikationselements sowie einer Tragvorrichtung, mit einem dazwischen angeordneten Federelement, in Seitenansicht geschnitten;

Fig. 11

ein weiteres mögliches Verschlusssystem mit Verschlussstück und verrastetem Reißverschlussgriff, in schaubildlicher Darstellung;

Fig. 12

das Verschlusssystem nach Fig. 11, in Seitenansicht geschnitten.

In each case, in a highly simplified, schematic representation:

Fig. 1

a possible design of a closure system, in perspective view;

Fig. 2

a further closure system with a plate additionally arranged in the region of the closure piece, cut in side view;

Fig. 3

the locking system after Fig. 2 before attaching the plate, in a diagrammatic view;

Fig. 4

another possible design of a closure system, with the zipper still open, in a perspective view;

Fig. 5

the locking system after Fig. 4 during the closing process, in a diagrammatic representation;

Fig. 6

the closure system after the 4 and 5 in the closed position, in a perspective view;

Fig. 7

a piece attached to the utility item, cut in side view;

Fig. 8

an application element and a support device before the joining process, cut in side view;

Fig. 9

held by means of the support device on the closure piece application element after the FIGS. 7 and 8 , cut in side view;

Fig. 10

another possible embodiment of an application element and a support device, with a spring element arranged therebetween, cut in side view;

Fig. 11

Another possible locking system with locking piece and latched zipper handle, in perspective view;

Fig. 12

the locking system after Fig. 11 , cut in side view.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information selected in the description, such as above, below, laterally, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and these position information in a change in position mutatis mutandis to transfer to the new location.

In the Fig. 1 to 3 a first embodiment of a closure system 5 is shown, which is basically used for a variety of commodities. In the present embodiment, the closure system 5 is shown as an application to a garment.

The garment is closed by means of a zipper 1, the slider 2 of which serves as a support for the closure system 5, by which the garment is held together and fastened. The zipper handle 3 fastened to the slider 2 assumes the button function by being guided and folded over by an opening, for example a buttonhole or eyelet, created on the item of clothing to be closed. The zipper handle 3 consists of two interconnected elements 3a, 3b, which can be set and fixed at an angle of 90 ° to each other. As a result, the garment or the eyelet is held as by a button and can not be solved without a conscious mechanical effort.

The slider 2 is adapted in its function and size so that it serves in addition to its original function in addition as a carrier of the zipper handle 3, the two interconnected elements 3a, 3b, up to an angle of 90 ° and, if necessary, on it out to each other and can be fixed, there is. The slide 2 or closer is designed in size so that it serves as a counterpart and stop to the closure piece 6, for example an eyelet or a buttonhole embroidered. The two-part zipper handle 3, after passing through the opening of the clothing counterpart to be closed, is folded and locked at an angle of up to 90 ° and, if necessary, beyond. The locking is effected by a mechanically generated resistance, for example by a resistance generated by spring, by a Einrastsystem by means of a spring-biased ball or other closure mechanisms and Einrastsysteme, or by the outgoing from the body of the clothing wearer pressure.

The slide 2 or closer is designed so that it partially takes over the handle function and is connected to a zipper handle 3 so that a part of the slider 2 is guided with the zipper handle 3 through the opening of the clothing counterpart to be closed and the zipper handle 3 as individual, connected to the slider 2 element at an angle up to 90 ° and, if necessary, in addition folded over and locked. By this folding and locking the slider 2 is kept positioned in this closed position of the zipper 1 on the commodity.

In addition, the zipper handle 3 can be secured in the closed state by a plate 4, which can serve as a support plate for the attachment of various decorative items, such as art ornaments, motifs, sculptures, stones, at the same time. These can be individually attached to the support plate as a clothing accessory. The garment accessory may also be referred to as the application element 7, as is the case in the description below.

Thus, at least in the closed position of the zipper 1 in the region of the closure piece 6 at least one plate 4 is arranged. This plate 4 can either be designed as an accessory or application element 7 itself or serve as a support plate for attachment of accessories or application elements 7. The application element 7 or the plate 4 may further be made of a variety of materials, such as. Metal, glass, ceramic, plastic, sintered materials, stone, gemstone and any combination thereof may be formed. Also, the room shape and the appearance can be chosen freely.

Thus, the zipper handle 3 in the closed state by the plate 4, which is placed on the zipper handle 3, secured. The patch plate 4 prevents the zipper handle 3 from being released from the lock. The plate 4 is fastened and secured on the zipper handle 3, for example by means of a spring mechanism, ball bearings, locking mechanisms, locking systems and the like.

Furthermore, the slider 2 and the zipper handle 3 can be secured in the closed state by the plate 4, which is placed on a part of the slider 2 and the zipper handle 3.

The fact that the zipper handle (3) in the closed state with the counterpart (by passing through the buttonhole or eyelet) is connected to the garment, it is impossible that the zipper (1) can open undesirably during wear, since he upper end of the closed zipper (1) is fixed to the garment.

It should be noted here that the application is not limited to zippers 1 in the clothing sector, but also applies to industrially used closure systems by means of zipper.

In the manufacture of garments, e.g. Pants and skirts, can be dispensed with a production process such as the attachment of buttons or other closure mechanisms, which contributes to savings in production and error prevention in the production process.

The article of daily use may in particular be clothing, bags, suitcases, coverings, covers, tarpaulins, mattress covers, or the like.

In the 4 to 6 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the closure system 5 is shown, again for like parts, the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Fig. 1 to 3 be used. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the detailed description in the previous ones will be used Fig. 1 to 3 referred or referred.

The closure system 5 shown here also comprises in this embodiment, in turn, the zipper 1, the slide 2 and the zipper handle 3 with its two elements 3a, 3b and the closure piece 6. The zipper 1 can also be arranged on a piece of clothing shown in simplified, in a partial region or partial section of the garment, the closure piece 6, for example in the form an eyelet is positioned. The closing process takes place here analogously, as previously detailed in the Fig. 1 to 3 has been described.

First, the zipper 1 is closed via the slider 2 in a known manner, wherein the operation is performed by the zipper handle 3. After connecting the zipper elements by the slide 2, the zipper handle 3 is passed through the opening formed by the closure piece 6 and for locking the second element 3b pivoted relative to the first element 3a in an angular position thereto. The fact that the longitudinal extent of the second or further element 3b is selected to be longer or larger than the opening diameter of the closure piece 6 results in a locking of the zipper grip 3 with the closure piece 6. In this way, the zipper grip 3 with the slider 2 is connected, in turn, an unwanted loosening or opening of the zipper 1 can be prevented.

In the Fig. 7 to 9 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the closure system 5 is shown, again for like parts, the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Fig. 1 to 6 be used. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the detailed description in the previous ones will be used Fig. 1 to 6 referred or referred.

So is in the Fig. 7 the item of utensil, in particular the garment, arranged closure piece 6 shown in axial section. The closure piece 6 here comprises a hollow profile-shaped or tubular-shaped base part 8, which in turn is connected to the utility object. This is usually done in a stationary arrangement in order to obtain a correspondingly strong, stable seat. Furthermore, the base part 8 may have on its side facing the utility object an annular flange 9, which has a planar contact surface for supporting on the utility object. The base part 8 can be connected via the annular flange 9 with a ring 10, for example in the form of a riveting operation, so as to form the closure piece 6. The riveting process or the components used to form the ring rivets can be arbitrarily selected from the known prior art and used.

The base part 8 usually has a circular cross-sectional shape, wherein differences in diameter in the direction of its longitudinal axis 11 are possible.

Seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis 11, the base part 8 has a first end 12 facing the article of daily use or the annular flange 9 and a further end 13 which is distanced therefrom. The base part 8 and optionally the annular flange 9 are arranged on the side facing away from the zipper 1 side of the commodity, wherein the further or second end 13 of the base part 8 is formed protruding on the side facing away from the zipper 1 side.

Furthermore, it is possible that the plate 4 described above is arranged or connected to the base part 8. This attachment or holder is preferably on the outside on the side facing away from the longitudinal axis of the base part 8. If the plate 4 itself as an application element 7, in particular as a decorative item, art ornament, motif, stone or clothing accessory formed, so a direct recording and mounting of the plate 4 done on the base part 8.

In the 8 and 9 is now shown that it is also possible to arrange the application element 7 on its own support device 14 or to hold on to this. It thus becomes possible to fasten the application element 7 to the base part 8 by means of the carrying device 14.

The support device 14 for the application element 7 comprises in this embodiment shown here a disk-shaped base plate 15 and at least one connected thereto and in the vertical direction with respect to the base plate 15 extending holding member 16. Preferably, the or are the holding elements 16 with respect to the inner opening of Base plate 15 aligned in the axial direction. By means of the holding element 16, the application element or elements 7 can be fastened or held on the carrying device 14.

Regardless, it would also be possible to use only the disc-shaped base plate 15 and to connect the one or more application elements 7 via a material connection, such as an adhesive bond or the like.

The holding element 16 may preferably be formed as a circumferentially continuously formed wall part in a tubular shape, wherein in addition to the side facing away from the base plate 15, a collar 17 or more collar elements may be provided or may. But it would also be possible, instead of the circumferential wall portion distributed over the circumference arranged holding elements 16 provide, by means of which the application element 7 on the support device 14, in particular the base plate 15, can be fixed or held.

The one or more holding elements 16 are arranged in the region of the base plate 15 in the region of the opening 18 passing through the base plate 15.

The assembled position of the application element 7 with the support device 14 is from the Fig. 9 to see. In addition to this, the closure piece 6 is still shown, as previously described in detail in FIG Fig. 7 has been described.

How now from this locked position of the Fig. 9 can be seen, a latching device 19 is provided between the support device 14 and the base part 8. In the present embodiment, a first locking element 20 is arranged or formed on the base part 8. A second latching element 21 is arranged or formed on the carrying device 14, in particular the holding element 16. In this way, the carrying device 14 and subsequently the application element 7 can be kept positioned in at least one direction aligned in the axial direction of the base part 8.

If the application element 7 were arranged on the base part 8 alone and without the support device 14, then the second latching element 21 is arranged or formed on the application element 7. This is illustrated with the reference numeral 21, which is shown in dashed lines, in the application element 7.

The application element 7 also has an opening 22 in its center, which is designed in such a way that it can either be placed directly on the holding element 16 on the outside or fastened or held on the base part 8 without the carrier 14 being interposed.

Thus, the first locking element 20 is arranged at a side facing away from the closer 2 end of the base part 8 at this or formed. The at least second latching element 21 of the latching device 19 is arranged or formed on the support device 14 at a side facing away from the slider 2 end of the holding element 16.

In the Fig. 10 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the closure system 5 is shown, again for like parts, the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Fig. 1 to 9 be used. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the detailed description in the previous ones will be used Fig. 1 to 9 referred or referred.

This variant embodiment shown here is similar, as previously in the Fig. 7 to 9 , in particular the Fig. 9 , has been described. In contrast, here the at least second latching element 21 of the latching device 19 is arranged on an inner surface 23 of the disk-shaped base plate 15 or formed there. Thus, this second locking element 21 may be formed either by its own component, which is arranged in the form of a securing ring or the like on the inner surface 23 or part of the base plate 15.

Furthermore, in the Fig. 10 Still shown that the support device 14 is applied to the application element 7 arranged thereon by a built-up by a spring element 24 actuating force in the axial direction relative to the base part 8 on the side facing away from the slider 2 side.

If no carrying device 14 is provided, but independently of this, the application element 7 can also be acted upon by a corresponding actuating force by means of the spring element 24 alone on the side of the base part 8 facing away from the slide 2. By means of the spring element 24 it is achieved that the carrying device 14 or the application element 7 is pressed solely against the above-described, pivoted element 3b of the zipper handle 3. Thus, a tense or biased position of the zipper handle 3 in the closed position of the zipper 1 is always achieved.

That in the Fig. 7 to 10 illustrated closure piece 6 forms, for example, with the annular flange 9 an eyelet, wherein the base part 8 optionally forms a structural unit with the interposition of the annular flange 9 with the ring 10. This can also be referred to as a ring rivet or ring eyelet.

In the Fig. 11 and 12 a further and possibly independent embodiment of the closure system 5 is shown, again for like parts, the same reference numerals or component designations as in the preceding Fig. 1 to 10 be used. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the detailed description in the previous ones will be used Fig. 1 to 10 referred or referred.

Here too, a further closure system 5 is shown which comprises the zipper 1, the slider 2 and the zipper grip 3. The connected to the slider 2 element 3a of the zipper handle 3 is rod-shaped and extends through the closure piece 6, which is optionally arranged stationary on the commodity, as has already been described above.

Furthermore, it is shown in this embodiment that the closure member 6 directly the application element 7 is arranged or held without interposition of the support device 14. The cross-sectional shape of the application element 7 can be chosen arbitrarily, and here again, as in the embodiments described above, simply a change or replacement of the application elements 7 on the closure piece 6 by the user is possible. This is achieved by the locking device 19 described above.

The zipper handle 3 here comprises, in addition to the rod-shaped first element 3a, which is movably connected to the slider 2, the further element 3b, which is designed as a preferably annular or partially annular body. The further element 3b is hingedly connected to the first element 3a on its side facing away from the slider 2 and pivotally connected thereto. In this embodiment, it is advantageous if the element 3b is flexible and thus elastically deformable in its spatial form. Thus, the passage of the element 3b can be facilitated by the closure piece 6, since so the ring can be brought into a slightly oval shape. After passing through the inner opening of the closure piece 6, the flexibly formed element 3b can return automatically to its original initial shape. Thus, even in this original spatial form a certain holding effect and, associated therewith, unintentional opening of the zipper 1 can be prevented. However, the flexible deformability of the element 3b can also serve for locking it on or in the closure piece 6, in particular its base part 8.

This makes it possible, for the closing process of the article of daily use, to position the closure piece 6 with the application elements 7 arranged or held thereon after closure of the zipper 1 such that the zipper grip 3 with its further element 3b passes through the inner opening of the closure piece 6 can be. The first element 3a of the zipper handle 3 is also at least partially passed through the closure piece 6. After this closing operation and the associated holding of the slider 2 relative to the closure piece 6, the further element 3b can be brought into an approximately rectangular position with respect to the longitudinal axis 11 of the base part 8 of the closure piece 6. In the course of this folding over of the further element 3b, this can additionally be held latched on the carrying device 14 and / or the application element 7.

It would also be a combination of the embodiment according to the FIGS. 2 and 3 with the remarks of the Fig. 7 to 10 conceivable. In this way, a plurality of application elements 7 can be arranged and positioned at mutually different positions in the region of the closure piece 6.

In addition, it would also be possible that the plate 4 and / or the application element 7 and / or the support device 14 for the application element 7 in cooperation with the closure piece 6 and at least one blocking element form a closing or locking device. Thus, with the provision of one or more locking elements can be achieved that the zipper 1 can be additionally secured secured against unauthorized opening. This would be a possible further object of the invention, namely the closure system 5 with the zipper 1, the slider 2 and the zipper handle 3 in the region of the closure piece 6 educate so that only by a person authorized to unlock the locking device is made possible. This would be for example Mattress covers in the prison area, in car and truck tarpaulins or the like. A field of application.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of the closure system 5, wherein it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but also various combinations of the individual embodiments are mutually possible and this possibility of variation due to the doctrine of technical action representational invention in the skill of those skilled in this technical field.

Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the different exemplary embodiments shown and described can also represent independent, inventive or inventive solutions.

The task underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description.

All statements of value ranges in the present description should be understood to include any and all sub-ranges thereof, e.g. is the statement 1 to 10 to be understood that all sub-areas, starting from the lower limit 1 and the upper limit 10 are included, ie. all sub-areas begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end at an upper limit of 10 or less, e.g. 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10.

Above all, the individual in the Fig. 1 ; 2 . 3 ; 4 . 5 . 6 ; 7, 8, 9; 10 ; 11 . 12 shown embodiments form the subject of independent solutions according to the invention. The relevant objects and solutions according to the invention can be found in the detailed descriptions of these figures.

For the sake of the order, it should finally be pointed out that, for a better understanding of the construction, the closure system 5 of this or its components has been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

zipper

2

pusher

3

zip pull

3a

element

3b

element

4

plate

5

locking system

6

closing piece

7

application element

8th

base

9

annular flange

10

ring

11

longitudinal axis

12

The End

13

The End

14

carrying device

15

baseplate

16

retaining element

17

Federation

18

opening

19

locking device

20

locking element

21

locking element

22

opening

23

palm

24

spring element

Claims (12)

1. A closure system (5) for an article, particularly articles of clothing, bags, suitcases, coverings, covers, tarpaulins, mattress covers, said closure system (5) having a zip fastener (1), a slider (2) and a zip pull tab (3), and with which, when the zip fastener (1) is in the closed position, the zip pull tab (3) is passed, at least in part, through a closure piece (6) formed or arranged on the article, while the slider (2) is held positioned on the article in said closed position of the zip fastener (1), the closure piece (6) comprising a base part (8) in the form of a hollow profile, which base part (8) is connected to the article,
   characterised in that,
   at least when the zip fastener (1) is in the closed position, at least one plate (4) is arranged in the region of the closure piece (6), which plate (4) is in the form of an application element (7), particularly as a decorative object, artistic decoration, motif, stone, clothing accessory, wherein the plate (4) in the form of an application element (7) is fastened to the base part (8) of the closure piece (6) on the side facing away from the slider (2), on the outside of the article.
2. The closure system (5) according to claim 1, characterised in that the plate (4) is set onto the zip pull tab (3) of the zip fastener (1) and held on said zip pull tab (3) by means of an engagement system.
3. The closure system (5) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the plate (4) is in the form of a support plate, to which at least one application element (7) is fastened.
4. The closure system (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the application element (7) is arranged on a support device (14) and the application element (7) is held on the base part (8) by means of the support device (14).
5. The closure system (5) according to claim 4, characterised in that the application element (7) and/or the support device (14) is/are held on the base part (8), positioned in at least one direction oriented in the axial direction of the base part (8), by means of interacting first and second engagement elements (20, 21) of an engagement device (19).
6. The closure part (5) according to claim 5, characterised in that the at least first engagement element (20) is arranged or formed on the base part (8) at an end (13) thereof that faces away from the slider (2).
7. The closure system (5) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterised in that the support device (14) comprises a disc-shaped base plate (15) and at least one holding element (16) connected thereto and extending in the perpendicular direction in relation to the base plate (15), and the application element (7) is held by the holding element (16).
8. The closure system (5) according to claim 5 or 6 and according to claim 7, characterised in that the at least second engagement element (21) of the engagement device (19) is formed by an end of the holding element (16) of the support device (14), which end faces away from the slider (2).
9. The closure system (5) according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the at least second engagement element (21) of the engagement device (19) is arranged or formed on an inside surface (23) of the disc-shaped base plate (15).
10. The closure system (5) according to claim 4, characterised in that a setting force built up by a spring element (24) in the axial direction in relation to the base part (8) is applied to the application element (7) and/or the support device (14) with the application element (7) arranged thereon, on the side facing away from the slider (2).
11. The closure system (5) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the closure piece (6), in addition to the base part (8), which is formed by an eye, furthermore comprises a ring (10) connected to the base part (8), and the base part (8) together with the ring (10) form a grommet.
12. The closure system (5) according to claim 4, characterised in that the plate (4) and/or the application element (7) and/or the support device (14) for the application element (7) form a closing or locking device in interaction with the closure piece (6) and at least one locking element.

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