ES1065362U - Switch for zipper (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Zipper switch designed to equip any type of zippers in order to activate a light that illuminates the interior of bags, purses, wallets, etc. Favor the search for objects contained in them, characterized in that it is installed at the end of a rack (1), is operated by the slide (2) of the rack and consists of a main body that acts as a stop-switch (4.1) including inside it a steel ball (7), or any other wear-resistant material, a moving plate (8), a fixed plate (9), both of conductive material, a button cell (10) and a luminescent diode (11) connected to the strips (8) and (9). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Zipper switch

Introduction

The object of the present invention relates to a new device concerning the field of closures of zipper that complements the function of the closure including a switch with the interesting property that when the slide reaches its maximum opening point the ignition of a small auxiliary light that illuminates the nearest parts. He device is intended in principle for its application in zippers of purses, purses or similar personal items although its application in any zipper is possible. To be applied to a bag, the light illuminates its interior at the same time in which the zipper has been opened facilitating the search for Any object deposited in it. The light is high led type luminosity and low consumption so the battery life is It extends for several months and is also designed to be replace the power battery with a very simple maneuver, what which allows its use by anyone.

Sector of the technique to which the invention relates

The invention presented affects the Sector of Current Needs of Life, chapter of Personal Objects or Domestic with regard to objects of haberdashery, influencing, from the industrial point of view, in the manufacture of accessories for bags and travel items.

Background of the invention

There are numerous backgrounds in the field of the zipper closures as it is a procedure of Convenient and fast closure.

The first steps in the invention of the zipper was given by an American in 1893 to try to Simplify the slow process of buttoning shoes and boots. In that date presented a device that titled "closer and opener of shoe clasps. "He was unsuccessful. The invention that led to in the current zipper he was conceived by a Swede in 1912 and, at principle was not successful either. In fact the widespread use of the zippers on clothing is produced from 1935 in which it was presented in an exhibition of dresses by a dressmaker Italian

Today the zippers have spread with profusion not only in clothing but in bags and purses, travel items, sporting goods, tents, and Many other applications.

They are made of metal or plastic with various shapes and sizes and there are even different designs in terms of how to link one line with the other.

Normally the zippers have a point common at one of its ends that cannot be exceeded by the Sliding, but for comfort in clothing and other applications a system has been designed that allows to separate the two lines. The double slide zipper has also been designed that  allows to open at both ends.

What is a novelty in this field of zippers is to provide a fixed device with its fixed end complementary consisting of a switch that is actuated by the slide itself at the end of the race, whose switch light a little light focused inside the article equipped with said zipper. This facilitates the search for objects in poorly lit places with a very small added price in relationship with that of the zipper and, of course, with that of the item equipped with that type of closure.

Description of the invention

The present invention, as it has remained exposed in the introduction, refers to a new conception of the connecting piece of the two lines of a normal zipper, of way that incorporates a switch and a miniature light powered With a button cell. A zipper so mounted allows the automatic lighting of the light when the slide reaches the extreme in the opening process, so that if the aforementioned zipper equips, for example, a purse or purse lights up inside to facilitate the search for the elements that contains To achieve this purpose the union piece is of a size slightly larger than normal as it should contain a switch, a miniature lamp and the power battery. In In any case, its larger size goes unnoticed because it is inside of the element whose interior is intended to illuminate.

The switch consists of two sheets of material driver who in normal conditions are separated keeping the electrical circuit open and as soon as the slide of the zipper reaches the end, in an opening process, press a ball that forcing one of the plates mentioned above puts her in contact with the other closing the circuit and causing the lighting of the light that is of the type "led" of low consumption. Power is achieved by means of a button cell introduced in the union piece, its housing being designed so that when a battery change is necessary, it is enough to push the depleted battery with the new one, which that one is ejected and the new one is centered and adjusted in position of work.

As soon as the zipper closes, the pressure of the ball on the corresponding sheet, the circuit and the light goes out. If for any reason you are not interested turn on the light, just stop the slide a little before his end of career. Taking into account the low consumption of the "led" diode used and the short duration of the periods On, the battery charge is extended for several months

Brief description of the drawings

Three figures have been included for the better understanding of the invention

Figure one

This figure represents, in a way schematic, a common zipper on two floor views and profile.

The following elements have been indicated:

one.-

Zipper set

2.-

Slide

3.-

Shooter

4.-

Normal stop

5.-

Support tape

6.-

Teeth

Figure 2

This figure represents, in three views orthogonal, the same zipper in which the stop has been replaced normal for a stop-switch. It is observed that the top-switch is one size larger than the top normal with a volume that extends towards the bottom, the assembly being solidly attached to both sides of the tape zipper stand. The slide is located in any intermediate point of the zipper.

In addition to the items marked in the figure The following are indicated above:

4.1.-

Stop-switch

7.-

Thrust ball

8.-

Mobile plate

9.-

Fixed plate

10.-

Battery

eleven.-

Light emitting diode

Figure 3

This figure represents, in three views orthogonal, the situation in which the slide is located on the stop-switch exerting pressure on the ball and causing the approach of the mobile plate on the stack with which occurs the lighting of the bulb.

The same elements of the previous figure next with a small modification in the numbering to highlight important position changes:

2.-

Slide

2.1.-

Sliding over the stop-switch

7.-

Thrust ball

7.1.-

Thrust ball pressed

8.-

Mobile plate

8.1.-

Mobile plate in flexion and contact with the battery

eleven.-

Light emitting diode

11.1.-

Light-emitting diode

12.-

Through hole for housing / replacement of battery

Description of a preferred embodiment

Zipper switch (1) (Figs. 1, 2 and 3) intended to be installed in any type of zippers with object of being able to activate a small light that illuminates interiors of bags, wallets or other personal items.

The device is designed to be incorporated into the zippers (1), in its normal process of manufacturing, or to be incorporated as a unit attachable to any zipper (1), consisting of a support tape  (5) equipped with two lines of teeth (6) that can engage / disengage by longitudinal sliding of a Slider (2) with handle (3) for easier handling, having a normal stop (4) that cannot be exceeded by the slide (2).

The device object of the indicated invention as a stop-switch (4.1) replaces the stop normal (4) doing its same mechanical functions and consists of body itself that is subjected to pressure on the tape support (5) by means of side flanges, having in its inside a small steel ball (7) with the possibility of movements along an axis perpendicular to the main plane of the rack (1) said movements being limited by a hole upper (diameter slightly smaller than the ball) in the body of the stop-switch (4.1) and by a plate mobile (8) of conductive material. Immediately below the mobile plate (8) is located a button cell (10) that makes permanent contact with a fixed plate (9), also of Conductive material. The mobile (8) and fixed (9) plates are electrically connected to a light bulb or light emitting diode (11) housed in the body of the stop-switch zipper (4.1) and protruding from it to illuminate objects nearby. The device is designed in such a way that when the Slider (2) of the rack (1) occupies any other position or less away from the stop-switch (4.1), the mobile plate (9) supports the ball (7) and is kept separate from the button cell (10). When the slide (2) adopts the position (2.1), that is, when it reaches the top of the rack, it forces descend to the ball (7) to position (7.1) which causes the bending deformation of the mobile plate (8) forcing it to adopt position (8.1), thus contacting the battery button (10) closing the electrical circuit and feeding the diode luminescent (11) that goes on to the ignition situation (11.1).

It is understood that the person carrying the bag or similar equipped with this device will be greatly facilitated the search for the objects contained in said bag although find in places with poor lighting. To avoid the unnecessary consumption of the button cell (10) should be closed as soon as  before the rack (1) or slightly move its slide (2). The inventor has prepared the housing of said battery in such a way which, being a through hole of special section (12), allows replacing the batteries by simply pushing the exhausted battery with the new battery The old pile is ejected from the other end and the new is positioned thanks to a simple device self-centering

The device object of the present invention it can be incorporated into the zippers during its process production or can be installed on any zipper by simple replacement of the normal stop (4) by stop-switch (4.1).

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description for a subject matter expert can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and implement the object of the same. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby It may be subject to change without affecting or suppose any alteration of the basis of said invention. Is say, the terms in which this description has been exposed preferred of the invention, should always be taken with character Broad and not limiting.

Claims (3)

1. Zipper switch designed to equip any type of zippers in order to activate a light that, illuminating the inside of bags, purses, wallets, etc. favor the search for objects contained in them, characterized in that it is installed at the end of a zipper (1), is operated by the slide (2) of the zipper and consists of a main body that acts as a stop-switch (4.1) including inside a ball of steel (7), or any other wear-resistant material, a movable plate (8), a fixed plate (9), both of conductive material, a button cell (10) and a luminescent diode (11) connected to the plates (8) and (9). 2. Zipper switch, according to claim one, characterized in that it can be incorporated into any rack (1) by replacing the normal stop (4) and adjusting the body of the stop-switch (4.1) to the support tape (5). 3. Zipper switch according to previous claims, characterized in that the replacement of the exhausted battery is executed by simple introduction of the new one by exerting pressure on the old one through the through hole (12).