ES1243490U - SUPPORT FOR DECORATIONS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Support (1) for decorations (2) characterized in that it comprises at least one module (3) comprising: - a formally and dimensionally suitable plate (30) for fixing a decoration ribbon (20), and - a base (31), attached to said plate (30), and comprising removable connection means to other modules (3), - further comprising means for fixing the assembly or support (1) formed by one or more modules (3) to a garment. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

SUPPORT FOR DECORATIONS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a support for decorations of any type (ribbon or medal) of the army, police, civil guard, etc., which is made up of modules that can be coupled to each other.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the military / police / civil world, as decorations are awarded to personnel, their correct alignment becomes more complicated; At first, one or two decorations are placed individually, and if they are placed carefully they are more or less aligned; after the third it is difficult to achieve the desired alignment. Therefore, at present multiple pins / brackets are ordered to measure with the decorations that the interested party possesses, in the different modalities (pins, medals and miniature medals). These multiple pins / brackets comprise several supports, one per decoration ribbon, perfectly aligned and spaced, so that the decoration ribbons are perfectly placed.

The problem arises, if a multiple pin is already available for a certain number of decorations, when another decoration is awarded, because that pin / bracket has a limited number of holes for a limited number of decorations; In addition, the decorations are not placed according to the order of delivery, but according to more or less importance / category, so it cannot be placed after the previous ones, in accordance with the regulations. This means that each time a new award is made, a new pin must be ordered, with the consequent cost, the greater the greater capacity it has. This means that on many occasions (especially when many decorations are held) the interested party does not even wear them, due to the financial amount and the cumbersome nature of the commission.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The decoration holder of the invention includes or encompasses at least one module comprising:

-a formal and dimensionally suitable plate for attaching a decoration ribbon, and

-a base, attached to said plate, and incorporating removable connection means to other modules,

- further comprising means for fixing the assembly or support formed by one or more modules to a garment.

The support is usable in ribbon decorations (usable in the daily / walk uniform and in the uniform of acts of special relevance) or medal decorations, either normal size or miniature; the ribbon decorations placed directly on the plaque, and the medal decorations hung on the plaque through its ribbon. The tapes will be glued to the corresponding plate, for example with cyanoacrylate glue.

In this way, the number of modules required at any time can be scalably coupled, eliminating the indicated problem.

But, in addition, the support of the invention has the following additional advantages: It allows the reuse of all its parts.

It allows the total exchange of parts, without exception.

It allows its assembly without using tools.

It has great lightness.

It is very economical.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view showing the front of a module of the support of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view showing the rear of a support module of the invention.

Figure 3a.- Shows the union of two modules by means of a clip that is inserted into holes in the rear of the modules, configuring a versatile tongue and groove.

Figure 3b.- Shows a view similar to that of Figure 3a, where the module has upper and lower front crossbeams that are joining the side branches of the base to generate a kind of frame for the decoration ribbon.

Figure 4.- Shows two variants of embodiment of the clips for joining two modules horizontally or vertically and three modules vertically respectively.

Figure 5.- Shows a view of a terminal to fix the support to a garment.

Figures 6 and 7 show respectively a front and rear perspective view of a signed support for four ribbon decorations on an upper line and another decoration on a lower line.

Figures 8 and 9 show respectively a rear view of a support formed by the union of modules configuring an upper line of four decorations and a lower line of three decorations, and of another support formed by the union of modules configuring five lines of four decorations and a bottom line of two decorations.

Figure 10 and 10a.- Shows a view of a module for medal decoration in miniature, in front and back views respectively.

Figure 11.- Shows a safety pin fixing means arranged in terminals.

Figures 12 and 13 show respectively a front and rear perspective view of a signed holder for four decorations on a large medal line.

Figures 14 and 15 show respectively a front and rear perspective view of a signed holder for seven decorations on a miniature medal line.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The support (1) for decorations (2) of the invention comprises, at least, one module (3) comprising (see fig 3a and 3b):

-a formal and dimensionally suitable plate (30) for fixing a decoration ribbon (20) (see fig 1), and

-a base (31) (return to fig 3a and 3b), attached to said plate (30), and comprising means for detachable connection to other modules (3),

- further comprising means for fixing the assembly or support (1) formed by one or more modules (3) to a garment not shown.

In the preferred example of the invention shown in the figures, the base (31) comprises a generally U-shaped piece, the plate (30) being joined to its lateral branches (32), since it is a very simple, robust embodiment , and that it uses very little material. This variant is usable, for example, for ribbon or large medal decorations, having the width appropriate to the width of the ribbon (20).

In certain variants (see figures), the generally U-shaped piece may further comprise upper and lower front cross members (38) that are joining the lateral branches (32), to generate a kind of frame for the the decoration.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the removable connection means to other modules (3) comprise tongue and groove, since in addition to making the connection, it allows them to be hidden. Said tongue and groove ideally comprise (see figs 2, 7, 13 and 15) some holes (40, 41) that are formed in the area of the central branch (33) of the base (31) and formal staples (5) and dimensionally suitable to fit into said gaps (40, 41). The central branch (33) will have a thickening sufficient to accommodate said gaps (40, 41), and as has been said, in this way the unions, in addition to being removable, are hidden.

It is provided that the clips (5) preferably comprise a double dovetail (6) form (see fig 4) for joining two or three modules (3) horizontally or vertically, as seen in fig 7. shape ensures good retention laterally and allows tongue and groove mounting. For this configuration of the staples (5), the holes would comprise two lateral recesses (40) in the shape of a dovetail (6) in plan for joining two modules (3) horizontally (see also fig 2). In miniature medal decorations, since they are only placed in line, they can only have these two lateral holes (40), as seen in figs 10, 10a and 15. In any case, to close the extreme lateral holes (40) of the end modules, the possible arrangement of terminals (8) in the form of a dovetail (6) has been provided.

Also, for decorations placed in one or more rows, the gaps could comprise - additionally or individually - a central gap (41) in the shape of a superimposed double dovetail (7) (configuring a kind of Star of David with superior vertices and bottom open) for joining two modules (3) vertically, as seen in Figures 8 and 9. For this last option, the clips (5) can comprise a double dovetail (6) shape with a knot central in the form of a superimposed double dovetail (7) (see fig 4) which allows the union of three modules (3) vertically as seen in fig 9. This double superimposed dovetail would not be necessary in decorations of full size medal

In either case, it is preferred that the overlapping dovetails (6) or dovetails (7) as well as the recesses (40, 41) have increasing depth section, to retain the tongue and groove joint in this direction.

As for the means of fixing the assembly or support (1) formed by one or more modules (3) to a garment, they comprise (see figs 5 and 7) pins (80) with retainer (81) (press-fit or threaded) for example), safety pins (100), or the like, arranged in the clips (5) and / or in the terminals (8).

Preferably, the modules (3), clips and / or terminals are materialized in plastic (ABS), and can comprise a coating, not shown, in metal (ideally gilded), for example materialized in an electrolytic bath, at least in the exposed parts .

Indicate that the assemblies described are simply examples and the form of assembly will depend on the person who assembles it and their tastes and preferences, with different ways of assembling the connecting pieces for the same configuration of medals.

Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, it is indicated that the description of the same and of its preferred embodiment must be interpreted in a non-limiting way, and that it covers all the possible variants of embodiment derived from the content of the present specification. and of the claims.

Claims (14)

1. -Support (1) for decorations (2) characterized by comprising at least one module (3) comprising: - a formally and dimensionally suitable plate (30) for fixing a decoration ribbon (20), and -a base (31), attached to said plate (30), and comprising removable connection means to other modules (3), - further comprising means for fixing the assembly or support (1) formed by one or more modules (3) to a garment. 2. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to claim 1 where the base (31) comprises a generally U-shaped piece, the plate (30) being joined to its lateral branches (32). 3. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to the previous claims where the piece in general U-shape comprises some anterior crossbars (38) upper in lower, which are joining the lateral branches (32) 4. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of the previous claims where the means of detachable connection to other modules (3) comprise tongue and groove. 5. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to claim 4 in combination with claim 2 or 3 where the tongue and groove comprise gaps (40, 41) that are formed in the area of the central branch (33) of the base (31) and staples (5) formally and dimensionally suitable to fit into said gaps (40, 41). 6. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to claim 5 where the staples (5) comprise a double dovetail (6) form for joining two modules (3) horizontally or vertically. 7. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to claim 6 where the gaps comprise two lateral gaps (40) in the shape of a dovetail (6) in plan for union two modules (3) horizontally. 8. -Technical (1) decorations (2) according to claim 7, comprising terminals (8) shaped dovetail (6) to close the lateral hollow (40) ends of the modules (3) ends. 9.-Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of claims 6 to 8, where the gaps comprise a central gap (41) in the form of a superimposed double dovetail (7) for joining two modules (3) in vertical. 10.-Support (1) for decorations (2) according to claim 9 where the clips (5) comprise a double dovetail shape (6) with a central knot in the form of a superimposed double dovetail (7) for joining three modules (3) vertically. 11.-Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of claims 6 to 10 where the dovetails (6) or the overlapping dovetails (7) as well as the corresponding gaps (40, 41) have increasing section in depth to retain the tongue and groove joint in this direction. 12. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of claims 6 to 10 where the fixing means of the assembly or support (1) formed by one or more modules (3) to a garment they comprise pins (80) with retainer (81), safety pins (100) or the like arranged in the clips (5) and / or in the terminals (8). 13. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of the previous claims where the modules (3), staples (5) or terminals (8) are made of plastic. 14. -Support (1) for decorations (2) according to any of the previous claims where the modules (3) comprise a metal coating, at least in the visible parts.