JP2007007145A - Cord stopper - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cord stopper dispensing with handling of compressing means functioned as compression springs as single components, being easily assembled/disassembled, and capable of displaying a display and the like on a body surface in a easily viewable state. <P>SOLUTION: A stopper 10 is constituted by integrally and planarly forming an inlet/an outlet (insertion recessed parts 15 and 15') of a string 19, locking means (locking pieces 13a, 14a and 14a') and the compressing means (four spring parts 11), and the stopper 10 is stored in a planar storage case with operation parts 13 and 14 of the locking means exposed to the outside. The display and the like necessary for selling the article is displayed in the easily viewable state using the planar part of the storage case. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention comprises a string entrance / exit, a locking means disposed in the middle of the entrance / exit and holding the string at a position where the string is locked by the pressure means, and the string is operated by operating the locking means against the pressure means. The present invention relates to a cord stopper that is released from locking means.

  Conventionally, a cord stopper provided as a stopper for a cord (string) inserted into the peripheral side of a hood or the like of a garment has a compression spring housed in a cylindrical body released upward, and this compression spring A push member that is movably fitted in the body is always biased in one direction, and a through-hole through which a cord can be inserted in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the push member is formed in the main body and the push member. ing. Since the push member is pushed upward by the elastic force of the compression spring in the normal state, the cord inserted through both through holes is displaced from both through holes, and the movement of the cord is It is blocked. However, by pressing the push member in a direction against the elastic force of the compression spring, the position of the cord in the main body is aligned with the positions of both through holes, and the user can easily move the main body along the cord. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP-A-9-308511 (paragraph 0008, FIGS. 1 and 2)

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the compression spring is housed in the cylindrical main body, the shape of the cord stopper is not only elongated in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the cord is inserted. Since the compression spring is used as a single part, there is inconvenience that it takes time to assemble and disassemble. In addition, since the cord stopper has a cylindrical shape, there is a problem that it is difficult to display a display object or the like necessary for product sales on the surface of the main body, and it is difficult to visually recognize the display.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and does not require handling of the compression means functioning as a compression spring as a single component, and can be easily assembled and disassembled with the cord stopper, and on the surface of the main body. An object of the present invention is to provide a cord stopper capable of displaying a display object or the like in a state where it can be easily seen.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a cord stopper according to claim 1 of the present invention includes an entrance / exit of a string, and a locking unit that is arranged in the middle of the entrance / exit and holds the string at a position where the string is locked by an elastic means. A cord stopper in which the string is released from the locking means by operating the locking means against the pressure means, and the doorway, the locking means and the pressure means are integrally formed in a flat plate shape as a stopper In addition, the stopper is stored in a flat storage case with the operation portion of the locking means exposed to the outside.
According to this feature, the stopper composed of the entrance / exit, the locking means and the pressure means is integrally constructed, so that it can be handled as one part and is convenient, and the operation part of the locking means is a flat storage case. Because it is exposed from the outside, the operation of the locking means can be easily performed from the outside, and the flat surface of the storage case is used to display the display items necessary for product sales on the surface in an easy-to-see manner. it can.

A cord stopper according to a second aspect of the present invention is the cord stopper according to the first aspect, characterized in that the locking means is provided on two opposite sides of the storage case.
According to this feature, since the locking means is provided on the two opposite sides of the storage case, the string can be locked from both sides, and the string can be easily released from the locking means by a finger operation. .

A cord stopper according to a third aspect of the present invention is the cord stopper according to the second aspect, wherein the operation portion of the locking means provided on the two surfaces is opposed to a direction orthogonal to the locking means. A plate-like repressing means is integrally connected to each other between the pair of doorways provided.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to prepare the repressing means as a single part, and the plate-like repressing means can be arranged uniformly, so that the locking means can be stably operated.

A cord stopper according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the cord stopper according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the storage case is configured by a case body and a lid that are detachable. It is characterized by.
According to this feature, the storage case is composed of a detachable case main body and a lid, so that assembly and disassembly can be easily performed, and the stopper is stored in the case main body and the lid so that it can be used as a locking means. The locked string can be shielded from the outside, and the locking means can be operated safely.

A cord stopper according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the cord stopper according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the locking means extends in a direction perpendicular to a line connecting the entrances and exits. It is characterized by comprising.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily release and lock the string by configuring the locking means with the locking piece extending in the orthogonal direction with respect to the line connecting the doorway.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall image of a cord stopper in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the cord stopper shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cord stopper, FIG. 4A is a plan view showing a state where the cord stopper is pressed, and FIG. 4B is a state where the pressing operation of the cord stopper is released. It is a top view which shows the state which carried out.

  The cord stopper 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as the stopper 1) is attached to the hood, collar, hem of the garment, and the vicinity of the end of the string used for the waist, etc. The product brand name and the like can be freely displayed on the flat plate-like flat portions 3 and 7 formed on the front and back surfaces of 1. In the description of this embodiment, the operation portion 13 of the stopper 1 is assumed to be the front, the operation portion 14 is assumed to be the rear, and the length direction of the string 19 is assumed to be the left-right direction.

  The stopper 1 is made of plastic, and a stopper 10 is stored in a storage case 5 including a lid 2 and a case body 6. Operation grooves A and B are formed in the front and rear of the storage case 5 in which the lid 2 and the case body 6 are integrated, and the operation parts 13 and 14 of the stopper 10 are respectively connected to the front and rear operation grooves A and B. It is exposed to protrude. And the string 1 is penetrated by the stopper 1 so that the inside of a case main body may be penetrated along the left-right direction. Moreover, the string 19 is locked so as not to move normally in the stopper 1.

  Then, in order to release the locked state of the string 19 in the stopper 1, as shown in FIG. By pushing in toward the direction (note that the pushing structure of the operation portions 13 and 14 will be described later), the locked state of the string 19 inside the stopper 1 is released, and the length direction of the string 19 The stopper 1 can be slid to the right and left.

  A mark (for example, MD) such as a brand name or a brand name is formed on the flat plate portion 3 of the lid 2 and the flat plate portion 7 of the case body 6. As described above, since the flat plate-like portions 3 and 7 are formed on the front and back of the stopper 1 with a predetermined size, it is possible to easily and inexpensively form various names, marks, patterns, etc. by printing or engraving. At the same time, since the stopper 1 is capable of displaying a display object or the like in a state where it can be easily seen, the brand power necessary for selling the product can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the stopper 10, the lid 2, and the case body 6 will be described. The stopper 10 includes locking pieces 13a, 14a, and 14a ′ having operating portions 13 and 14, and engaging protrusions 13b, 14b, and 14b ′ formed at the tips of the locking pieces 13a, 14a, and 14a ′. And a spring portion 11 as a pressing means integrally connecting the operation portions 13 and 14 and the insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′. .

  A plurality of projections 13c and 14c are formed on the outer surfaces of the operation units 13 and 14, respectively, and are formed as anti-slip when the operation units 13 and 14 are gripped. A pair of insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′ through which the string 19 can be inserted are formed on the left and right sides of the stopper 10 along the left-right direction.

  The left end of the operation unit 13 and the front side of the left insertion recess 15 are integrally connected with a thin plate-like spring portion 11 having elasticity, and the right end of the operation unit 13 and the right insertion recess 15 ′ are connected to each other. The front side is also integrally connected by the spring portion 11. Similarly, the left end of the operation portion 14 and the rear side of the left insertion recess 15, and the right end of the operation portion 14 and the rear side of the right insertion recess 15 ′ are integrally connected by the spring portions 11 and 11. ing.

  The operation portion 13 is provided with a locking piece 13a extending inward and formed integrally with the operation portion 13, and an engagement convex portion 13b protruding upward is formed at the tip thereof. The operation portion 14 is also provided with two locking pieces 14a and 14a 'that are formed integrally with the operation portion 14 so as to extend inwardly. Portions 14b and 14b ′ are formed. A loose fitting space 16 is recessed between the two locking pieces 14a and 14a '.

  In this way, on the two opposing surfaces of the operation portion 13 and the operation portion 14, the locking piece 13a and the two locking pieces 14a extending in a direction orthogonal to the line connecting the left and right insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′. , 14a ′ are provided, and the engaging convex portion 13b and the engaging convex portions 14b, 14b ′ are arranged so as to be substantially on the same line as the line connecting the left and right insertion concave portions 15, 15 ′. .

  Next, the lid 2 will be described. Locking pieces 4 are provided downward on the front, rear, left and right peripheral end edges of the flat plate-like part 3 on which the product name is displayed on the front side, and face outward at the tip. Engaging protrusions 4a are provided so as to protrude from each other. The side end surface 3a of the flat plate-like portion 3 is constricted inward at the center, and has a shape that does not hinder this pressing operation when the operating portions 13 and 14 are pushed. On the inner surface of the flat plate-like portion 3, there are provided protruding ridges 3 b and 3 b ′ which are spaced from each other at a predetermined interval on the left and right sides and have a low length facing the front-rear direction.

  Next, the case main body 6 will be described. Holding pieces 8 are provided upward at the peripheral edges of the front, rear, left and right of the flat plate-like portion 7 on which the product name is displayed on the back side, and are respectively associated with the substantially central positions. A joint hole 8 a is formed, and recesses 9 and 9 ′ through which the string 19 can be inserted are formed between the front and rear holding pieces 8. The side end surface 7a of the flat plate-like portion 7 is inwardly narrowed at the center, and has a shape that does not hinder this pressing operation when the operating portions 13 and 14 are pushed. On the inner surface of the flat plate-like portion 7, protruding ridges 7 b and 7 b ′ are provided which are spaced from each other at a predetermined interval on the left and right sides and have low lengths facing in the front-rear direction.

  Therefore, a method for assembling these stoppers 1 will be described. First, the stopper 10 is attached to the case body 6. At this time, since the stopper 10 is guided by the left and right holding pieces 8, the stopper 10 can be smoothly placed on the upper surface of the flat plate-like portion 7, and the holding piece 8 can be used for the left and right of the stopper 10. Back and forth movement is restricted. Further, in this mounted state, the ridge 7b of the flat plate-like portion 7 is housed in the gap between the insertion recess 15 and the locking piece 14a of the stopper 10, and similarly, the ridge 7b 'is inserted into the insertion recess 15' and the locking piece. By being accommodated in the gap 14a ′, the movement of the stopper 10 in the left-right direction within the case body 6 is reliably restricted.

  Then, the lid 2 is attached to the case main body 6 so as to cover the stopper 10 from the upper side to the lower side. At this time, while moving the locking piece 4 along the inner surface of the holding piece 8, By pushing further downward, the four engagement protrusions 4a are fitted and locked in the corresponding engagement holes 8a, and the storage case 5 having the operation grooves A and B (see FIGS. 1 and 2) on the front and rear is provided. Composed.

  Further, in the attached state of the lid body 2, the protrusion 3 b of the flat plate-like portion 3 is housed in the gap between the insertion recess 15 of the stopper 10 and the engagement protrusion 14 b, and the protrusion 3 b ′ is similarly inserted into the insertion recess 15. By being stored in the gap between 'and the engaging convex portion 14b', the backlash in the left-right direction of the stopper 10 in the storage case 5 is changed to 4 of the upper and lower convex strips 7b and 7b 'and the convex strips 3b and 3b'. It is regulated in places.

  In order to separate the lid body 2 from the case body 6 again, the engagement projection 4a is pushed inwardly from the outside of the engagement hole 8a, so that the engagement locking state is released. Can be easily disassembled. In this way, the storage case 5 is composed of the case body 6 and the lid body 2 which can be freely engaged and disengaged, and the portions excluding the operation parts 13 and 14 are covered with the storage case 5, so that the string inserted into the stopper 1 19 can be shielded from the outside, and the locking means can be operated safely.

  Next, the pressing operation and pressing release of the operation units 13 and 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In a state where the operation parts 13 and 14 are held by fingers (see FIG. 2) and are pressed from the front-rear direction against the elastic repulsive force of the four left and right spring parts 11 as shown in FIG. Since the spring portion 11 is compressed inward, the engaging convex portion 13b of the locking piece 13a is moved rearward, and the engaging convex portions 14b, 14b ′ of the locking pieces 14a, 14a ′ are moved. Move forward.

  Then, in the stopper 1, the locking piece 13a is moved backward, the locking piece 14a and the locking piece 14a ′ are moved forward, and the concave portion 9, the insertion concave portion 15, the insertion concave portion 15 ′, and the concave portion 9 ′ are engaged. An insertion path that is continuous in a substantially straight line in the left-right direction without being obstructed by the stop piece is formed. By inserting the string 19 through the insertion path, the stopper 1 can be slid along the length direction of the inserted string 19.

  The locking pieces 13a, 14b, and 14b ′ extend in a direction orthogonal to a line (insertion path of the string 9) connecting the insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′ that are the entrances and exits of the string 19, and are arranged at intervals in the left and right direction Therefore, the locking pieces 13a, 14a, and 14a ′ do not interfere with each other even when the operation portions 13 and 14 are pressed. In addition, the engaging protrusion 13 b is accommodated by the loose fitting space 16 provided in the operation portion 14 so as not to collide with the inner surface of the operation portion 14 during the pressing operation.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when the pressing state of the operation parts 13 and 14 is released, the operation parts 13 and 14 are pushed back to their original positions by the repulsive force of the compressed spring part 4, and The piece 13a is moved forward, and the locking pieces 14a, 14a ′ are moved backward. Then, the linear string 19 is pushed forward by the engagement convex part 13b, and the string 19 is moved backward by the engagement convex parts 14b and 14b ′ located in the vicinity of the left and right sides, so as to be inverted M-shaped. It can be bent.

  Since the string 19 is locked between the engaging projections 14b, 13b, and 14b ′, the movement of the stopper 1 along the string 19 is restricted, and the stopper 1 is fixed to a predetermined position of the string 19 so as not to move. The As described above, the locking pieces 14a, 13a, and 14a 'are alternately provided on the two opposing surfaces of the operation unit 13 and the operation unit 14, so that the string 19 can be locked from the front and rear (both sides). At the same time, the string 19 is released from the engaging projections 14b, 13b, and 14b ′ only by a finger pressing operation. Therefore, the string 19 can be easily inserted into and released from the stopper 1 by the pressing operation of the operation portions 13 and 14.

  The front and rear operation portions 13 and 14 and the left and right insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′ are integrally connected by a plate-like spring portion 11 as an elastic means, so that a conventionally known spiral spring or the like is separately re-applied. There is no need to prepare. In addition, since the spring portion 11 is evenly arranged at the four positions, front, rear, left, and right, the pressing portion applies equal pressure to the operation portions 13 and 14, and the locking pieces 13a, 14a, and 14a that are locking means. 'The back-and-forth movement is always stably operated and smooth pressing operation can be repeated.

  According to the above description, in Example 1, the entrance / exit of the string 19 (insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′), the locking means (locking pieces 13a, 14a, and 14a ′), and the elastic pressure means (four spring portions 11) are formed in a flat plate shape. Since it is integrally formed and configured as the stopper 10, it can be handled as a single part and is convenient, and since the stopper 1 is configured only by the stopper 10, the lid 2 and the case body 6, Easy to assemble. Further, since the operation portions 13 and 14 are exposed from the operation grooves A and B of the storage case 5, the pressing operation can be easily performed from the outside, and the flat plate-like portions 3 and 7 on the front and back of the storage case 5 are provided. By using it, it is possible to display the display items necessary for selling the products in an easy-to-see manner.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a plan view showing the pressing operation of the stopper according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a plan view showing a state where the pressing operation of the stopper is released. In the following second embodiment, the same structural parts as those of the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the right side of the inner surface of the operation portion 23 of the stopper 10 ′ of the stopper 21 is orthogonal to the line connecting the entrance / exit of the string 19 (insertion recesses 15, 15 ′). A locking piece 23a is provided in the direction, and an engaging projection 23b protruding upward is formed at the tip. Similarly, a locking piece 24a is provided in a direction orthogonal to the left side of the inner surface of the operation portion 24, and an engaging convex portion 24b is formed at the tip.

  When the operation parts 23 and 24 are pressed with a finger against the spring part 11, the engaging convex part 23b is moved backward and the engaging convex part 24b is moved forward. Then, an insertion path through which the string 19 can be inserted in a substantially straight line along the left-right direction is formed. Therefore, the stopper 21 can be easily slid along the length direction of the string 19 by a pressing operation as in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, when the finger is moved away from the operation parts 23 and 24 and the pressing operation is released, the repulsive force of the compressed spring part 11 causes the locking pieces 23a and the locking pieces 24a to move. While being moved forward and backward, the string 19 is hooked on the engaging convex part 23b and the engaging convex part 24b and bent toward the front and rear, and the string 19 is engaged with the engaging convex part 23b and the engaging convex part 24b. Locked in between.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, even if the stopper 21 is provided with one locking means (locking pieces 23a, 24a) on the two side surfaces of the operating portions 23, 24 facing each other, the operating portion 23 is provided. , 24 is released, the movement of the stopper 21 along the left-right direction of the string 19 is restricted, and the stopper 21 can be fixed at a predetermined position of the string 19 so as not to move.

  Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a plan view showing the pressing operation of the stopper according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a plan view showing a state where the pressing operation of the stopper is released. In the following third embodiment, the same structural parts as those of the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the central position of the inner surface of the operating portion 33 of the stopper 10 ″ of the stopper 31 is orthogonal to the line connecting the entrance / exit (insertion recesses 15, 15 ′) of the string 19. Thus, a wide tongue-shaped locking piece 33a is provided, and a large engagement convex portion 33b protruding upward is formed at the tip. A loose fitting space 35 that is recessed rearward is formed at the center of the inner surface of the operation portion 34.

  When the operation parts 33 and 34 are pressed with a finger against the spring part 11, the engagement convex part 33b is moved rearward, and the insertion path through which the string 19 can be inserted substantially straight along the left-right direction. Is formed. Therefore, as in the above embodiments, the stopper 31 can be easily slid along the length direction of the string 19 by a pressing operation. In this pressing operation, the engaging convex portion 33 b is accommodated in the loose fitting space 35 so that it does not collide with the inner surface of the operating portion 34.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the finger is moved away from the operation parts 33 and 34 and the pressing operation is released, the locking piece 33a is moved forward by the repulsive force of the compressed spring part 11. At the same time, the string 19 is hooked on the engaging projection 33b and bent forward, and the string 19 is locked to the engaging projection 33b.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, even when the locking means (locking piece 33a) is provided on either one of the operation portions 33 and 34 facing each other (the operation portion 33 side in this embodiment), When the pressing operation of the operation portions 33 and 34 is released, the movement of the stopper 31 along the left-right direction of the string 19 is restricted, and the stopper 31 can be fixed to a predetermined position of the string 19 so as not to move. In the case of the third embodiment, the operation part 34 may be directly connected to the entrance / exit without being connected to the spring part 11.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, by using the stopper 10 having an integrally connected structure that also has the elastic means (four spring portions 11), the stopper 1 can be easily assembled without complicating the structure, and is inexpensive. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion recesses 15 and 15 ′ and the operation portions 13 and 14 are made to be spring plates by using a metal plate spring plate instead of the spring portion 11. You may make it connect with.

  Further, a plurality of irregularities may be formed on the contact surfaces of the engaging projections 13b, 14b, 14b ′ that contact the string 19, and the friction resistance surface may be increased. When the operation is released, the frictional resistance against the string 19 is increased, and the movement of the stopper 1 along the string 19 is more reliably prevented.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole image of the cord stopper in Example 1 of this invention. It is the perspective view which turned the code stopper shown in FIG. 1 upside down, and shows the usage example operated with the finger | toe. It is a disassembled perspective view of a cord stopper. (A) is a top view which shows the state which pressed the cord stopper, (b) is a top view which shows the state which cancelled | released the press operation of a cord stopper. (A) is a top view which shows the press operation of the cord stopper in Example 2 of this invention, (b) is a top view which shows the state which canceled the press operation of the cord stopper. (A) is a top view which shows the press operation of the cord stopper in Example 3 of this invention, (b) is a top view which shows the state which canceled the press operation of the cord stopper.

Explanation of symbols

1 Stopper (Cord stopper of Example 1)
2 Lid (part of storage case)
3 flat part 3a side end face 3b, 3b 'ridge 4 locking piece 4a engaging protrusion 5 storage case 6 case main body (part of storage case)
7 flat plate portion 7a side end surfaces 7b, 7b 'ridge 8 holding piece 8a engaging hole 9, 9' recessed portion 10, 10 ', 10''stopper 11 spring portion (elastic pressure means)
13 Operation part 13a Locking piece 13b Engagement convex part 13c Projection part 14 Operation part 14a, 14a 'Locking piece 14b, 14b' Engagement convex part 14c Projection part 15, 15 'Insertion recessed part (entrance of a string)
16 Free fitting space 19, 19 'String 21 Stopper (Cord stopper of Example 2)
23 Operation part 23a Locking piece 23b Engagement convex part 24 Operation part 24a Locking piece 24b Engagement convex part 31 Stopper (cord stopper of Example 3)
33 Operation part 33a Locking piece 33b Engagement convex part 34 Operation part 35 Free fitting space A, B Operation groove

Claims (5)

  A string entrance / exit, a locking means disposed in the middle of the entrance / exit and holding the string in a position where the string is locked by the pressure means, and the string is removed from the lock means by operating the lock means against the pressure means. A cord stopper to be released, wherein the inlet / outlet, the locking means and the elastic means are integrally formed in a flat plate shape to constitute a stopper, and the stopper exposes the operating portion of the locking means to the outside. A cord stopper characterized by being housed in a flat storage case.   The cord stopper according to claim 1, wherein the locking means is provided on two opposing surfaces of the storage case.   A plate-like compression means is integrally connected between the operating portion of the locking means provided on the two surface sides and a pair of entrances provided facing each other in a direction orthogonal to the locking means. The cord stopper according to claim 2.   The cord stopper according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the storage case includes a case body and a lid that are detachable.   The cord stopper according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the locking means includes a locking piece extending in a direction orthogonal to a line connecting the doorways.

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