JP2002017176A - Clip for farming and gardening - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide clips for farming and gardening that can simplify the mounting and detaching works for the clips and never damages the covering material, when the clips are used for fixing the covering material to farming and gardening poles and tunnel supports. SOLUTION: A cylindrical fastening part 2 having the fastening mouth 20 is formed with a base material having excellent spring properties and a pair of nipping parts 3 are symmetrically formed at the outer edge 21 and the outer edge 21 of the nipping part 2 that mutually opposing to each other at the nip opening 20 so that they may be turned back from these outer edge parts 21 with a base material of high toughness.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an agricultural and horticultural clip used for fixing a film or sheet covering material (hereinafter, simply referred to as "covering material") to an agricultural or horticultural support or a tunnel support. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an agricultural and horticultural clip used for fixing a covering material to an agricultural or horticultural support or a tunnel support has been described.
There are a wide variety of them, for example,
No. 32, Utility Model Registration No. 3015295,
It is disclosed in JP-A-10-248410 and the like.

[0003]

However, the clip described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 54-137532 is a holding device for mainly protecting a graft, and has an object of fixing a covering material to a column. Not something. On the other hand, the holding member for a greenhouse described in Utility Model Registration No. 3015295 is a member for holding the covering material on the aggregate of the house, and furthermore, is a device in which the sectional shape of the aggregate is limited. Therefore, there is a problem that the coating material is easily broken when used with another aggregate. Also, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
The seat fixing device described in the 8410 publication is an invention aimed at simplifying the attaching / detaching operation, but requires a special device for the detaching operation, and further damages the covering material by using the device. And the like.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional clip, and when the covering material is fixed to an agricultural or horticultural support or a tunnel support, the attaching and detaching work is simplified, and the fixing material to be fixed is damaged. It is intended to provide an agricultural and horticultural clip without any.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an agricultural and horticultural clip according to the present invention is formed by forming a cylindrical holding portion partially open in the axial direction by imparting a spring property and holding the clip. It is characterized in that knobs are respectively extended rearward from each opening end of the portion so that a part of the holding portion becomes a fulcrum.

[0006] In this agricultural and horticultural clip, an opening end is widely opened with a portion of the holding portion as a fulcrum, and an object such as a support is fitted into the tubular holding portion from the opening end by picking a knob. Further, by releasing the knob and returning the holding portion, the object can be held by the holding portion with a spring property. Thereby, while attaching and detaching work at the time of fixing a covering material to an agricultural and horticultural support or a tunnel support can be simplified, damage to the covering material due to the attaching and detaching work can be prevented.

In this case, the knob can be pivotally attached to the opening end of the holding portion so as to be pivotable.

[0008] Thereby, after stopping the covering material on the support,
By turning the knob toward the opening end, the knob can be pressed so that the covering material does not flutter.

In addition, a cushioning material can be provided so as to cover at least the open end of the holding portion.

[0010] Thus, the covering material to be fixed can be protected and its damage can be prevented.

On the other hand, the holding portion can be made of metal or synthetic resin.

Many metals or synthetic resins have spring properties. By appropriately selecting these materials, it is possible to further enhance the clipping performance of the clip. In addition, by selecting a synthetic resin having high flexibility, damage to the coating material can be reduced.

[0013] Further, the knob can be made of metal.

There are many tough materials among metals, and by appropriately selecting these materials, the knob can be formed into a wire.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an agricultural and horticultural clip according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the agricultural and horticultural clip of the present invention.
An example will be described. In this agricultural and horticultural clip, a tubular holding portion 1 that is partially open in the axial direction is formed by imparting spring properties, and the clipping portion 1 is provided rearward from each opening end 2 of the holding portion 1. A pair of knobs 3 are respectively extended so as to partially become the fulcrum 4.

The holding portion 1 and the knob 3 are integrally formed of a synthetic resin, and the holding portion 1 is configured to have a spring property capable of holding the column 5 and the like.
Is configured to have toughness such that the opening end 2 of the holding portion 1 can be opened through the fulcrum 4 by the lever principle.

In this agricultural and horticultural clip, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), the opening end 2 is opened by pinching the knob piece 3 inward, and, for example, as shown in FIG. When the material 6 is introduced into the holding portion 1 and then the knob 3 is released, the column 5 and the covering material 6 are fixed.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the agricultural and horticultural clip of the present invention.
An example will be described. In this agricultural and horticultural clip, a pair of knobs 3 are respectively extended backward from each opening end 2 of the holding section 1, and the knob 3 is turned around the opening end 2 of the holding section 1. It is pivotally connected.

Similarly, in the second embodiment, a pair of knobs 3 is used as a lever, and when the knob is picked inward, a part of the holding portion 1 is used as a fulcrum 4 of the lever to open the opening end 2 widely. The object such as the support 5 can be fitted to the tubular holding portion 2. Then, when the knob 3 is released after the object is fitted, the support 5 and the like are strongly held on the inner peripheral surface of the tube by the resiliency of the holding portion 1.

Further, the knob 3 does not bend when pinched due to its excellent toughness, and plays a sufficient role as a lever. Thus, the clip for agricultural and horticultural use of the second embodiment can be used in the simplest operation procedure of picking the tab 3, fitting the holding portion 1, and then releasing the tab 3.

In the agricultural and horticultural clip according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, the tab 3 is formed so as to be rotatable about 180 degrees around the opening end 2. Each of the knobs 3 has its base 3a rotatably fitted in the fitting insertion tube portion 1a of the holding portion 1. In the vicinity of the fulcrum 4 of the holding portion 1, the base is urged toward the fulcrum 4 side. From the position that is turned over from the fulcrum 4 by a predetermined angle toward the open end 2,
It is configured to be biased to the side. For example, when the base 3a of the knob 3 is inserted into the fitting insertion tube portion 1a from the inside, a spring force is applied to the knob 3 so that an outward urging force acts on the base 3a of the knob 3. Is provided, and the base 3a of the knob 3 is urged and the inside of the fitting insertion tube portion 1a to be brought into contact with the base 3a is cut into an appropriate shape, so that it can be easily implemented.

With such a configuration, the knob 3 after being sandwiched can perform a good operation for the user within the range of its rotation. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in tunnel cultivation, with the agricultural and horticultural clip of the second embodiment, the strut 5 and the covering material 6 are overlapped and stopped at the same time,
By inverting the knob 3, the coating material 6 is formed by the knob 3.
Can be held down without flapping.

On the other hand, as the base material having the spring property for forming the holding portion 1, a metal plate made of rustproofing iron or stainless steel, or a synthetic resin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or vinyl chloride can be preferably used.

Many metals and synthetic resins have spring properties, and by appropriately selecting these materials, it is possible to further enhance the clip-clipping performance. Also,
By selecting a synthetic resin having high flexibility, the coating material 6 can be formed.
Damage is reduced.

Further, as the tough base material for forming the tabs 3, metals such as iron and stainless steel, which have been similarly treated for rust prevention, can be suitably used. Many metals have toughness, and by appropriately selecting these materials, it is possible to form the knob 3 with a linear body. 2 to 3
The knob 3 shown by the mark is formed of such a metal wire to form the knob 3 and the holding portion 1 is made of the synthetic resin described above.
Is formed.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the clip for agricultural and horticultural use according to the present invention.
An example will be described. In this agricultural and horticultural clip, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a cushioning material 7 is provided so as to cover the opening end 1a of the holding portion 1. In addition, as shown in FIG.
From the open end 2 to the entire inner peripheral portion.

By arranging the cushioning material 7 in this manner, when the covering material 6 is stopped as shown in FIG. 3, the covering material 6 is hardly damaged, and when the crop is cultivated, the covering material 6 is torn, Troubles such as tearing can be prevented beforehand.

As the cushioning material 7, a cloth made of synthetic fibers or natural fibers, a synthetic resin having flexibility, a foam of synthetic resin, or the like can be suitably used. When the holding portion 1 is formed of a synthetic resin, the inner peripheral surface thereof may be foamed to be integrally formed.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the shape of the holding portion 1 is not limited to a cylindrical shape.
It is possible to select an optimal shape such as a triangular cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5, or other polygonal shapes.

[0031]

According to the clip for agricultural and horticultural use of the present invention, an opening end is widely opened with a part of the holding portion as a fulcrum, and an object such as a support is cylindrically formed from the opening end. The object can be held by the holding portion with a spring property by releasing the knob and returning the holding portion. Thereby, while attaching and detaching work at the time of fixing a covering material to an agricultural and horticultural support or a tunnel support can be simplified, damage to the covering material due to the attaching and detaching work can be prevented.

Further, the knob is rotatably pivoted about the opening end of the holding portion as an axis, so that after the covering material is stopped on the column, the knob is turned to the opening end side. In addition, it is possible to hold the covering material with the knob so as not to flutter.

Further, by disposing the cushioning material so as to cover at least the opening end of the holding portion, the covering material to be fixed can be protected and its damage can be prevented.

The clipping portion is made of a metal or a synthetic resin to improve the clipping performance of the clip. Further, by selecting a synthetic resin having high flexibility, it is possible to reduce damage to the covering material. .

In addition, since the knob is made of metal, the knob can be formed of a linear body.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B show a first embodiment of an agricultural and horticultural clip according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view when a knob is picked, and FIG. 1C is a side view.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the agricultural and horticultural clip of the present invention, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the covering material is stopped by the agricultural and horticultural clip of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of the agricultural and horticultural clip according to the present invention, wherein (a) and (b) each show a state in which a cushioning material is disposed at an opening end of a holding portion.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which a cushioning material is provided from the opening end of the holding portion to the entire inner peripheral portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nipping part 1a Fitting insertion tube part 2 Opening end part 3 Knob 3a Base of knob 4 Support point 5 Prop 6 Coating material 7 Buffer material

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A cylindrical holding part partially open in the axial direction is formed by imparting spring properties, and a part of the holding part becomes a fulcrum behind each opening end of the holding part. Agricultural and horticultural clips, characterized in that the tabs are respectively extended. 2. The agricultural and horticultural clip according to claim 1, wherein the knob is rotatably pivoted about an opening end of the holding portion as an axis. 3. The agricultural and horticultural clip according to claim 1, wherein a cushioning material is provided so as to cover at least an open end of the holding portion. 4. The agricultural and horticultural clip according to claim 1, wherein the holding portion is made of metal or synthetic resin. 5. The agricultural and horticultural clip according to claim 1, wherein the tab is made of metal.