JP2007135853A - Strap connector, breast pad and brassiere using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a strap connector having a loop-like engaging part that hardly comes off once engaged and that can stably keep the connection between members. <P>SOLUTION: This is a connector 1 for freely engaging/disengaging a strap 110 fixed to a first member with the loop-like engaging part 120 formed in a second member, and is composed of a first connecting part 2 to connect the strap and a second connecting part 3 to connect the loop-like engaging part. In the second connecting part 3, there are formed a receiving recess 6 for accepting the loop-like engaging part and an introducing passage 7 for introducing the loop-like engaging part to the receiving recess by making a notch in a part of the outer circumference of the receiving recess 6. In the introducing passage, there is installed in more than one steps a structure for preventing the coming off of the loop-like engaging part housed in the receiving recess. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a strap connector used when connecting members.

  For example, in the field of clothing, daily necessities, and the like, there are many structures that connect two members (which may be different objects or separated parts of the same object) via a string (strap). For example, in such a structure, a string is fixed to each side, and different members can be connected and separated by tying the string as necessary and unraveling the string. Such a connection using a string can be said to be a simple and convenient structure. However, this structure has the disadvantages that the operation of tying the strings is troublesome, and that the tying method of the ties is not clear and the distance varies depending on the tying method.

  The connection structure using the connection tool has improved this point, and various types have been proposed in the past. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a chest pad that is worn on the inside of a brassiere using a stopper (strap connector). When the chest pad is configured to be detachable from the brassiere using the strap connector as described above, a favorite brassiere and the chest pad can be freely combined. Also, since the strap connector is used, it is convenient because it can be easily and reliably attached to the brassiere.

JP-A-9-157913

  FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic view of a general strap connector 100 widely used in the chest pad shown in Patent Document 1. FIG. 5A shows a state in which the strap connector 100 connected in advance to the strap 110 on the chest pad side is hooked on a loop-shaped engaging portion (hereinafter referred to as a loop-shaped engaging portion) 120 formed on the brassiere side. Show. 5B is a view taken along the line XX in FIG. 5A, and shows a state where the strap 110 and the loop-shaped engaging portion 120 are connected by the strap connector 100. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the strap connector 100 includes a portion (referred to as a first connection portion) 101 connected to the strap 110 and a portion (referred to as a second connection portion) 102 connected to the loop-shaped engagement portion 120. It has a structure. The chest pad strap 110 is connected to the first connecting portion 101 so as not to be easily detached. On the other hand, the second connecting portion 102 is formed so that the loop-like engaging portion 120 on the brassiere side can be engaged and disengaged as necessary. The second connecting portion 102 is provided with an introduction passage 103 by cutting out a part of the receiving recess 104 that receives the loop-shaped engaging portion 120. The loop engaging portion 120 is engaged / disengaged through the introduction passage 103.

  As shown in this figure, if the strap connector 100 is connected in advance to the strap 110 on the chest pad side, it can be easily connected to the loop-shaped engaging portion 120 on the brassiere side. Then, as shown in the figure, the end 103a of the notched portion is bent into a hook shape (hook shape) to prevent the loop-shaped engaging portion 120 received in the receiving recess 104 from being easily detached. The one with the added structure is also provided.

  However, when the end portion 103a is curved in a bowl shape in this way, when the end of the loop-like engagement portion 120 is disengaged from the bowl-like end portion 103a, the loop-like engagement portion 120 is removed from the receiving recess 104. It may easily leave. If the stop part of the chest pad in the brassiere is removed, the woman wearing it will be unpleasant and will lose the trust of the product. In the case of an underwear brassiere, the movement of a woman is gentle, so that the occurrence of the situation where the strap connector 100 is detached from the loop-shaped engaging portion 120 is relatively small. However, in the case of a swimsuit brassiere, external force is received from multiple directions, so that the strap connector 100 can be easily detached from the loop-shaped engaging portion 120. And in the case of a swimsuit brassiere, it will be a more unpleasant problem for a woman that the stop part of a chest pad will come off.

  Accordingly, the main object of the present invention is to provide a strap connector that solves the above-described conventional problems and that makes it difficult for the loop-shaped engaging portion that has been engaged once to be detached, and that can stably maintain the connection between members. That is.

  The above object is a connection tool for detachably connecting a strap fixed to the first member to a loop-shaped engaging portion formed on the second member, wherein the strap is connected to the first engagement member. 1 connection part and the 2nd connection part to which the said loop-shaped engagement part is connected, The said 2nd connection part is formed with the receiving recessed part which receives the said loop-shaped engagement part, and the said reception An introductory passage for introducing the loop-shaped engaging portion into the receiving concave portion is formed by cutting out a part of the outer periphery of the concave portion, and the loop-shaped engaging portion accommodated in the receiving concave portion in the introducing passage This can be achieved by a strap connector provided with a plurality of steps for preventing disengagement.

  According to the present invention, since the separation preventing structure is provided in a plurality of stages, the loop-shaped engagement portion once engaged with the receiving recess is not easily detached. Therefore, it can be provided as a highly reliable strap connector.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a connection tool for detachably connecting a strap fixed to a first member to a loop-shaped engaging portion formed on a second member, the strap being connected thereto. A first connecting portion and a second connecting portion to which the loop-like engaging portion is connected, and the second connecting portion is formed with a receiving recess for receiving the loop-like engaging portion, An introduction passage for introducing the loop-shaped engaging portion into the receiving recess is formed by cutting out a part of the outer periphery of the receiving recess, and the loop-shaped engagement housed in the receiving recess is formed in the introduction passage. A disengagement prevention structure for preventing separation of the joint portion is provided, and the disengagement prevention structure corresponds to the flange portion formed by bending one end of the notch so as to prevent separation of the loop-shaped engagement portion, and the flange portion. And the other end of the notch is bent. It can also be achieved by a strap connector including a passage.

  According to the present invention, since the detachment preventing structure is realized by the curved flange portion and the curved introduction passage, the loop engagement portion once engaged with the receiving recess is provided. It does not leave easily. Therefore, it can be provided as a highly reliable strap connector.

  The first connecting portion preferably has a structure further including an adjuster mechanism for adjusting the length of the strap.

  The chest pad in which the strap connector is previously connected to the strap can be reliably prevented from being detached once it is attached to the brassiere. Therefore, it becomes a highly reliable product. Similarly, the brassiere to which the chest pad described above is attached can also be provided as a reliable and high-quality product.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the strap which made it difficult to isolate | separate can be provided, and the strap connector which can maintain the connection of members stably can be provided.

  Hereinafter, a strap connector according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a specific example in which the strap connector is employed for the chest pad and is detachable from the brassiere will be described.

  FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of a strap connector 1 according to the first embodiment, where (A) is a plan view of the strap connector 1 and (B) is a view taken along the line AA in (A). There is shown a state when the strap on the chest pad side and the loop-shaped engagement portion on the brassiere side are connected.

  The strap connector 1 is a flat plate in which a first connection portion 2 for connecting a strap 110 on the chest pad side and a second connection portion 3 for connecting a loop-like engagement portion 120 on the brassiere side are integrally formed. The structure is shaped. Such a strap connector 1 is preferably manufactured using a metal such as brass or stainless steel. Since clothing such as a brassiere and a pad is inspected by a meter-reading device for a sewing needle remaining after the product is completed, it is preferable that the clothing is made of a metal material that is not detected by the meter-reading device. Moreover, although the present strap connector 1 can be made of a resin material, it is more preferable to employ a metal material in terms of strength.

  Two elongated holes 4 and 5 are formed on the first connection portion 2 side of the strap connector 1. As shown in FIG. 1B, the straps 110 are inserted into the long holes 4 and 5 so as to be folded back. When two elongated holes are formed in this way, the position where the strap 110 is positioned on the strap connector 1 can be arbitrarily adjusted. That is, the strap connector 1 has a structure with an adjuster mechanism that can adjust the length of the strap 110. If the adjuster function is not required, only one elongated hole 4 may be formed on the first connecting portion 2 side, and the straps 110 may be sewn together as indicated by the dotted line at the portion of the arrow R, for example. .

  On the other hand, the second connecting portion 3 is formed with a receiving recess 6 for receiving the loop-like engaging portion 120 on the brassiere side. The receiving recess 6 has the same shape as the long holes 4 and 5 of the first connection portion 2. This is formed by punching a plate-like metal member. However, the receiving recess 6 is different from the long holes 4 and 5 in that a part of the outer periphery (a peripheral wall defining the receiving recess) is cut out to form the introduction passage 7. The loop engaging portion 120 is introduced into the receiving recess 6 through the introduction passage 7 and is brought into an engaged state.

  Here, the introduction passage 7 is formed in a shape different from the conventional one. That is, the notched one end portion 7a is formed in the shape of a curved bowl as in the conventional case, but the end portion 7a is formed long so as to push in the opposite end portion 7b. Has been. Corresponding to this, the opposite end 7b is depressed. As a result, the introduction passage 7 formed between the both end portions 7a and 7b is a bent passage unlike the conventional case.

  As described above, when the introduction passage 7 is bent, even if the end of the loop-shaped engagement portion 120 is detached from the end portion 7a formed in a bowl shape, this does not come off at an opportunity. That is, in the structure shown in FIG. 1, the loop-shaped engagement portion 120 is first prevented by the end portion 7 a formed in a bowl shape to prevent the loop-shaped engagement portion 120 from being detached, and the introduction passage 7 bent at the rear side. It has a multi-stage (two-stage in this example) separation prevention structure that further prevents the separation of the two. Therefore, the strap connector 1 of the present embodiment can surely prevent the loop-shaped engaging portion 120 once engaged with the receiving recess 6 from being detached.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a chest pad in which the strap connector 1 is connected in advance to the end of the strap. FIG. 2A shows a chest pad 10 of a type that is worn on one side, and FIG. 2B shows a chest pad 11 of a type that is worn at the same time. Since these chest pads 10 and 11 are set on the brassiere via the strap connector 1, they can be easily connected. Once attached (set) to the brassiere, it can be provided as a stable chest pad that is difficult to come off.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the chest pad 11 of the type shown in FIG. The loop-shaped engaging portion 120 described above is formed in advance at a predetermined position of the brassiere 20. Therefore, the chest pad 11 can be easily mounted simply by engaging the loop-shaped engagement portion 120 with the receiving recess 6 of the strap connector 1 connected to the end of the strap 110 of the chest pad 11. The chest pad 11 once worn does not leave because the strap connector 1 is used. Therefore, a brassiere that uses a removable chest pad can be provided as a highly reliable product that can be used with confidence.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the strap connector according to the second embodiment. (A) is a top view of a strap connector, (B) is a BB arrow view in (A), and shows a state when a strap on the chest pad side and a loop-shaped engaging part on the brassiere side are connected. Show. Parts similar to those of the strap connector 1 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Compared with the strap connector 1 of the first embodiment, the strap connector 8 of the second embodiment has a structure in which a receiving recess 9 is added, and is formed symmetrically. Therefore, either side can be a side to be engaged with the loop-shaped engaging portion 120. Since this strap connector 8 can be inserted through without worrying about the direction, workability is improved.

  As shown in the drawing, the receiving recess 9 on the opposite side can be more reliably fixed by engaging the strap 110. Since the receiving recess 9 is also formed in the same manner as the receiving recess 6 and includes an introduction passage, it does not take time to engage the strap 110, and the engaged strap 110 can be stably maintained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the strap connector is connected to the strap on the chest pad side in advance and is attached to the brassiere. However, the use form of the strap connector according to the present invention is not limited to this. You may use the strap connector of this invention for the part which connects a pair of chest pads. In this case, a loop-like engagement portion may be formed on the chest pad on one side. And although the strap connector which concerns on this invention can be used suitably for clothes, such as a brassiere, as mentioned above, it is not limited to this. You may apply to the strap part of the bag.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims.・ Change is possible.

It is the figure which expanded and showed the strap connector which concerns on Example 1, (A) is a top view of a strap connector, (B) is the AA arrow line view in (A). It is the figure which showed the example of the chest pad which employ | adopted the said strap connection tool. It is the figure which showed a mode that the chest pad of the type shown in FIG.2 (B) was mounted | worn to a brassiere. It is the figure shown about the strap connector which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is the figure shown about the conventional strap connection tool.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 8 Strap connector 2 1st connection part 3 2nd connection part 4, 5 Long hole 6 Receiving recessed part 7 Introductory path 10, 11 Chest pad (1st member)
20 Bra (second member)
110 strap 120 loop-shaped engagement part

Claims (5)

A connection tool for releasably connecting a strap fixed to a first member to a loop-shaped engagement portion formed on a second member,
A first connection part to which the strap is connected; and a second connection part to which the loop-like engagement part is connected;
The second connecting portion is formed with a receiving recess for receiving the loop-shaped engaging portion, and a part of the outer periphery of the receiving recess is notched to introduce the loop-shaped engaging portion into the receiving recess. The introduction passage is formed,
A strap connector, wherein the introduction passage is provided with a plurality of detachment prevention structures for preventing the detachment of the loop-shaped engaging portion accommodated in the receiving recess. A connection tool for releasably connecting a strap fixed to a first member to a loop-shaped engagement portion formed on a second member,
A first connection part to which the strap is connected; and a second connection part to which the loop-like engagement part is connected;
The second connecting portion is formed with a receiving recess for receiving the loop-shaped engaging portion, and a part of the outer periphery of the receiving recess is notched to introduce the loop-shaped engaging portion into the receiving recess. The introduction passage is formed,
The introduction passage is provided with a detachment prevention structure for preventing detachment of the loop-shaped engagement portion accommodated in the receiving recess,
The detachment prevention structure is formed by bending a notch at one end of the notch so as to prevent detachment of the loop-shaped engagement portion, and by curving the other end of the notch corresponding to the ridge. A strap connector including the introduction passage. The strap connector according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion further includes an adjuster mechanism for adjusting a length of the strap. A chest pad in which the strap connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is connected in advance to the strap. A brassiere equipped with the chest pad according to claim 4.

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