JP2008220648A - Slide assisting tool, and personal ornament having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slide assisting tool capable of attaching/detaching a personal ornament with one operation by only sliding, and to provide personal ornament fittings having the slide assisting tool. <P>SOLUTION: The slide assisting tool is freely removably mounted on a clasp having an operation member to lock the end part of one band member and the end part of the other band member in the personal ornament. The slide assisting tool includes a lock part for locking the operation member. The slide assisting tool is slid in a state where the operation member is locked to the lock part of the slide assisting tool, thereby releasing the lock state of the end parts of the personal ornament by the operation member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a structure of an accessory that is wound around a body, and in particular, an accessory that is wound around a wrist such as a wristwatch or a bracelet, an accessory that is wound around a neck such as a necklace, or a belt of a trouser. The present invention relates to a sliding accessory that can be attached and detached with a single touch only by sliding, and an accessory equipped with the sliding accessory.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a push-type as disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-327914) and Patent Document 2 (Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 56-69014) is used as an accessory of a watch band of a wristwatch, for example. A so-called “single-open type middle end” using a button is used.

As such a watch strap middle ring, a middle ring 100 as shown in FIG. 15 is used.
The middle terminal 100 is configured to be connected to an end portion 104 of one band member 102 of an accessory (not shown) and to an end portion 108 of the other band member 106.

  That is, one end portion 114 of the lower plate member 112 is rotatably connected to the end portion 104 of one band member 102 via the connecting pin 110. And the other end part 116 of the lower board member 112 is connected via the hinge 118 so that the one end part 122 of the substantially plate-shaped middle board member 120 can be folded. Further, the front plate member 130 is connected to the other end portion 126 of the intermediate plate member 124 via a hinge 128 so as to be foldable.

Further, the lower plate member 112 is provided with a locking claw 132, and the front plate member 130 is formed with an engagement hole that engages with the locking claw 132.
In the conventional middle end 100 configured as described above, when mounted, as shown in FIG. 16, the front plate member 130 is folded by rotating it through a hinge 128.

  In this state, the middle plate member 120 is turned and folded in the direction of the lower plate member 112 via the hinge 118, whereby the locking claws 132 of the lower plate member 112 are engaged with the engagement holes of the front plate member 130. By engaging with a locking member (not shown) provided in FIG. 17, a mounting state as shown in FIG. 17 is obtained.

In order to release the wearing state from such a wearing state, the push-type button 136 projecting from the both sides of the front plate member 130 is placed on the other hand different from the arm wearing the accessory. By pressing the push button 136 using the, the lock member provided in the engagement hole interlocked with the push button 136 is released, thereby releasing the engagement state of the middle terminal 100. ing.
JP-A-10-327914 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-69014 JP 2000-20170 A JP 2000-137789 A

However, in such a case, for example, for a physically handicapped person or a person who has difficulty with one hand due to a broken bone, in order to release the wearing state from such a wearing state, the arm side wearing the accessory is required. Since the hand cannot be used, it is difficult to release the wearing state by pressing the push button 136.

  In this case, it is conceivable to push the push button 136 using teeth, a desk corner, etc. In particular, in the case of the so-called double push button type as described above, the push button 136 is If the two sides are not pressed simultaneously, the engaged state cannot be released, which is inconvenient. In addition, since the push button 136 has a small size, it is difficult to release it using teeth, a desk corner, or the like.

  In this case, it is also possible to use a middle ring using a sliding button as disclosed in Patent Document 3 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-20170) and Patent Document 4 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-137789). Although it is conceivable, the configuration is complicated, the number of parts is increased, the number of assembly work steps is increased, and a complicated assembly work is required. As a result, the manufacturing cost is increased.

Moreover, in this case as well, such a slide button has a small size, so it is difficult to release it using teeth, a desk corner, or the like.
In consideration of such a current situation, the present invention has a complicated configuration, a small number of parts, and can be detachably attached to the inner ring of a conventional structure. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sliding aid that can be attached and detached and a clothing accessory that includes the sliding aid.

The present invention was invented in order to achieve the above-described problems and objects in the prior art, and the slide aid of the present invention comprises:
A sliding aid that is detachably attached to the middle member provided with an operation member for locking between the end of one band member of the accessory and the end of the other band member,
The slide aid includes a locking portion that locks the operation member,
In a state where the operation member is locked to the locking portion of the slide auxiliary tool, by sliding the slide auxiliary tool,
It is configured to release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by the operation member.

  By configuring in this way, the slide assisting device is attached to the middle ring, and the slide assisting device is simply slid in a state where the operation assisting member is locked to the locking portion of the slide assisting device. The locked state of the end portions of the accessory can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch.

  Therefore, for example, even for a physically handicapped person or a person who has difficulty with one hand due to a fracture, etc., the sliding aid is simply slid using teeth, desk corners, etc. The stop state can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch, which is extremely convenient.

  Moreover, such a slide aid is not complicated in construction, has a small number of parts, and can be detachably attached to the middle retainer of the conventional structure. Such a slide aid is prepared. Then, since it can be applied to conventional accessories of any design desired by the customer, for example, a wristwatch, it is possible to deal with a variety of designs.

Further, the slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the locking portion is a locking opening for locking the operation member.
Since the locking portion is a locking opening for locking the operating member in this way, the operating member is securely engaged with the locking opening in a state where the slide assisting tool is attached to the middle ring. The sliding auxiliary tool can be slid, the locked state of the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

Further, the slide assisting device of the present invention is characterized in that the slide assisting device includes a stopper portion so that the slide assisting device does not fall out of the middle stay when the slide assisting device is slid.
By comprising in this way, since a stopper part is provided, when sliding an auxiliary | assistant tool is slid, since it does not fall out from a middle retainer, the latching state of the edge parts of the accessory by an operation member can be cancelled | released reliably. It is possible to attach and detach the accessory with one touch.

The slide assisting device of the present invention is characterized in that the stopper portion is formed integrally with the slide assisting device.
In this way, if the stopper portion is formed integrally with the slide aid, the stopper function is ensured simply by mounting the slide aid on the middle ring, so the number of parts is extremely convenient. .

Further, the slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the stopper portion is formed separately from the slide assisting tool and is detachably attached to the middle ring.
In this way, if the stopper part is formed separately from the slide assisting tool, the slide assisting tool is attached to the middle retainer, and the stopper part formed separately from the slide assisting tool is attached to the middle retainer. This is very convenient because the stopper function is secured. In addition, since the stopper portion does not protrude outward from the middle end, the stopper portion is convenient because it does not get in the way.

Further, the slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the slide assisting tool includes a slide projecting operation unit for sliding the slide assisting tool.
By providing the slide projecting operation part in this way, for example, by making this slide projecting operation part into a shape such as an operation button, the dimensions of the operation button and the like are large compared to the operation member of Nakadome, It can be released using teeth, desk corners, etc., so that the locked state of the ends of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released, and the accessory can be attached and detached reliably with one touch. .

In addition, the slide aid of the present invention is
The operation member is a push-type button, and the push-type button is pushed by sliding the slide-type support tool in a state where the push-type button is protrudingly locked to the locking portion of the slide-type support tool. It is configured to release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by the member.

  By configuring in this way, the push type button is pressed by sliding the slide type assisting tool in a state where the push type button is protrudingly locked to the latching part of the slide assisting tool. The locked state between the end portions can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

  Further, the slide assisting device of the present invention is such that the engaging portion end portion of the slide assisting device is engaged with the tapered surface formed on the push button, and the push button is pressed to It is configured to release the locked state between the end portions.

If a tapered surface is formed in advance on the push type button in this way, the end of the locking portion of the slide assist tool and the tapered surface formed on the push type button are engaged, and the push type button is pressed and operated. The locked state of the end portions of the accessory by the member can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

  Further, in the slide assisting device according to the present invention, the push button is formed on at least one side of the middle terminal, and the locking portion is provided on the side corresponding to the push button formed on the side. It is formed.

  In this way, even if the push button is a type formed on at least one side of the middle ring, for example, a so-called single push button type or both push button type, the push formed on this side portion Since the locking part is formed corresponding to the type button, the push type button is pressed by sliding the slide auxiliary tool, and the locking state of the end parts of the accessory by the operation member is surely released It is possible to attach and detach the accessory with one touch.

  Further, in the slide assisting device according to the present invention, the push type button is formed on the upper surface of the middle terminal, and a locking portion is formed on the upper surface corresponding to the push type button formed on the upper surface. Features.

  Thus, even if the push-type button is of the type formed on the upper surface of the middle terminal, the locking portion is formed corresponding to the push-type button formed on this upper surface, By sliding, the push-type button is pressed, and the locked state of the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

In addition, the slide aid of the present invention is
The operation member is a slide type button, and the slide type button is slid by sliding the slide type tool in a state where the slide type button protrudes and locks to the locking part of the slide auxiliary tool. It is configured to release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by the member.

  With this configuration, the sliding button is slid by sliding the sliding assist tool in a state where the sliding button is protrudingly locked to the locking portion of the sliding assist tool, and the accessory by the operating member is slid. The locked state between the end portions can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

  Further, in the sliding aid of the present invention, the sliding button is formed on at least one side portion of the middle terminal, and the locking portion is provided on the side portion corresponding to the sliding button formed on the side portion. It is formed.

  In this way, even if the sliding button is a type formed on at least one side of the middle ring, for example, a so-called single-sliding button or both-sliding button, the sliding button formed on this side. Since the locking portion is formed corresponding to the sliding aid, the sliding button is pressed, and the locking state of the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released. The accessory can be attached and detached securely with a single touch.

  Further, in the sliding aid of the present invention, the sliding button is formed on the upper surface of the middle terminal, and a locking portion is formed on the upper surface corresponding to the sliding button formed on the upper surface. Features.

  Thus, even if the slide button is of the type formed on the upper surface of the middle ring, the locking portion is formed corresponding to the slide button formed on the upper surface, By sliding, the slidable button is pressed, and the locked state of the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch.

Moreover, the slide auxiliary tool of the present invention is characterized in that the middle terminal is composed of a single opening type middle terminal.
In this way, even if the middle stud is composed of a single-open middle stall, it is possible to reliably release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by operating members by simply attaching the slide aid to the middle stall. It is possible to attach and detach the accessory with one touch.

Moreover, the slide auxiliary tool of the present invention is characterized in that the middle terminal is composed of a double door type middle terminal.
In this way, even if the middle stay is constituted by a double-open middle stay, the state in which the end portions of the accessories are locked by the operation member can be reliably released by simply mounting the slide aid on the middle stay. It is possible to attach and detach the accessory with one touch.

  Further, the sliding aid of the present invention includes a bottom plate member, a middle plate member that is foldably connected to the lower plate member, and a front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle plate member. It is configured.

  In this way, even if the middle plate is composed of the lower plate member, the middle plate member that is foldably connected to the lower plate member, and the front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle plate member, On the other hand, the attachment state of the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be reliably released simply by mounting the slide assist tool, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch.

The slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the operation member is formed on a front plate member.
In this way, even in the case where the operation member is formed on the front plate member, the state in which the end portions of the accessory parts are locked by the operation member can be ensured only by mounting the slide aid on the middle member. It can be released, and attachment / detachment can be reliably performed with one touch.

The slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the operation member is formed on a lower plate member.
In this way, even if the operation member is formed on the lower plate member in the middle retainer, the engagement state between the end portions of the accessory by the operation member can be ensured only by mounting the slide auxiliary tool on the middle retainer. It can be released, and attachment / detachment can be reliably performed with one touch.

Moreover, the slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the middle terminal is composed of a middle body and a front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle body.
In this way, even if the middle ring is composed of the middle ring main body and the front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle ring main body, it is only necessary to attach the slide aid to the middle ring, The locked state between the end portions of the accessory can be reliably released, and the accessory can be reliably attached and detached with one touch.

Further, the slide assisting tool of the present invention is characterized in that the operation member is formed on a middle terminal body.
In this way, even if the operation member is formed on the main body of the middle retainer, it is possible to ensure that the end portions of the accessory parts are locked by the operation member only by attaching the slide aid to the middle retainer. It can be released, and attachment / detachment can be reliably performed with one touch.

In addition, the accessory according to the present invention is characterized in that the slide assisting device according to any one of the above-mentioned ones is attached to the middle ring.
With such an accessory, it is possible to attach the slide assisting device to the middle ring, and only slide the slide assisting device while the operation member is locked to the locking portion of the slide assisting device. The locked state of the end portions of the accessory can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch.

  Therefore, for example, even for a physically handicapped person or a person who has difficulty with one hand due to a fracture, etc., the sliding aid is simply slid using teeth, desk corners, etc. The stop state can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch, which is extremely convenient.

In addition, the accessory of the present invention is characterized in that the accessory is a wristwatch.
In this way, if the accessory is a wristwatch, it can be applied to a conventional wristwatch of any design desired by the customer, so that it is possible to cope with a variety of designs and to be operated simply by sliding the slide aid. The locked state of the ends of the accessory by the member can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch, which is extremely convenient.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to attach the slide assisting tool to the middle anchor and to slide the slide assisting tool in a state where the operating member is locked to the locking portion of the slide assisting tool. The locked state between the ends can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch.

  Therefore, for example, even for a physically handicapped person or a person who has difficulty with one hand due to a fracture, etc., the sliding aid is simply slid using teeth, desk corners, etc. The stop state can be released, and the accessory can be attached and detached with one touch, which is extremely convenient.

  Moreover, such a slide aid is not complicated in construction, has a small number of parts, and can be detachably attached to the middle retainer of the conventional structure. Such a slide aid is prepared. Then, since it can be applied to conventional accessories of any design desired by the customer, for example, a wristwatch, it is possible to deal with a variety of designs.

Hereinafter, embodiments (examples) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
An embodiment in which the slide assisting tool of the present invention is applied to a middle band of a wristwatch band will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a state in which the slide assisting tool of the present invention is mounted on the watch band center, and FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a state in which the slide assisting tool of FIG. FIG. 3 to FIG. 6 are schematic side views for explaining how to use the slide aid of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a schematic top view for explaining how to use the slide aid of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slide assisting device 40 of the present invention is a slide assisting device that is detachably attached to the middle band 2 of the wristwatch band 1.
As shown in FIG. 1, the middle retainer 2 is a so-called single-open intermediate retainer that is connected to the end portion 6 of one band member 4 of the accessory (not shown) and the other band member. 8 is configured to be connected to the end 10.

  That is, one end portion 16 of the lower plate member 14 is rotatably connected to the end portion 6 of one band member 4 via the connecting pin 12. And the one end part 24 of the substantially plate-shaped middle board member 22 is connected with the other end part 18 of the lower board member 14 via the hinge 20 so that folding is possible. A front plate member 32 is foldably connected to the other end portion 28 of the intermediate plate member 22 via a hinge 30.

Further, the lower plate member 14 is provided with a locking claw 34, and the front plate member 32 is formed with an engagement hole (not shown) that engages with the locking claw 34. .
In the middle terminal 2 configured as described above, when being attached to the wrist, as shown in FIG. 3, the front plate member 32 is rotated through the hinge 30 to be folded.

  In this state, the middle plate member 22 is turned and folded in the direction of the lower plate member 14 via the hinge 20, so that the locking claw 34 of the lower plate member 14 is engaged with the engagement hole of the front plate member 32. By engaging with a locking member (not shown) provided in FIG. 5, a mounting state as shown in FIG. 5 is obtained.

  Then, in order to release the wearing state from such a wearing state, the push type button 38 which is an operation member protruding from the both sides of the front plate member 32 is separated from the arm wearing the accessory. By pressing the push button 38 with the other hand, the engaging member provided in the engagement hole 36 interlocked with the push button 38 is released, so that the engagement state of the middle terminal 2 is changed. It is done by releasing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slide assist tool 40 is detachably attached to the front plate member 32 of the middle terminal 2, and has a substantially U-shaped cross section and has a plate shape. A main body 42 is provided.

  The slide auxiliary tool main body 42 includes an upper surface 42a corresponding to the upper surface 32a of the front plate member 32, a side surface 42b corresponding to the side surface 32b of the front plate member 32, bent downward from both ends of the upper surface 42a, and It is comprised from the lower surface 42c bent inside from the side surface 42b, and fitting under the surface board member 32. As shown in FIG.

  A slide opening 42d is formed from the upper surface 42a, the side surface 42b, and the lower surface 42c. As shown by the arrows in FIGS. By fitting 32, the slide assisting tool 40 can be detachably attached to the front plate member 32 of the middle retainer 2, and the slide assisting tool main body 42 is slid back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the front plate member 32. It is configured to be able to.

  Further, on the side surface 42b of the slide assisting device main body 42, a locking opening 44 constituting a locking portion is formed, into which push-type buttons 38 projecting from both sides of the front plate member 32 are fitted. Has been.

  As shown by the arrows in FIGS. 1 and 3, the locking opening 44 is formed by fitting the front plate member 32 into the slide opening 42 d and attaching the slide assisting tool 40 to the front plate member of the middle terminal 2. 4 and 7 (A), the push-type button 38 comes into a projecting and locked state due to the urging force of the spring (not shown) in the projecting direction, as shown in FIGS. ing.

In this state, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7A, by sliding the slide assisting tool 40, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7B, the push button 38 is A state in which the ends of the wristwatch band 1 are locked with each other by the push button 38, being pressed inward in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7B by the rear end portion 44a and the side surface 42b of the locking opening 44. Can be released (the release state is as shown in FIG. 4).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the push button 38 has a tapered surface 38 a at the rear end thereof, and the push button 38 has a rear end 44 a of the locking opening 44 of the slide assisting tool 40, and a push button 38 a. The tapered surface 38a formed on the type button 38 is engaged, and the push type button 38 is more smoothly pressed along the tapered surface 38a, so that the ends of the wristwatch band are locked by the push type button 38. It is configured to be able to cancel.

In this case, it is of course possible to apply the slide assisting tool 40 of the present invention to the push-type button 38 in which the tapered surface 38a is not formed.
On the other hand, a stopper portion 46 is formed integrally with the slide assisting device 40 at the rear end portion of the upper surface 42 a of the assisting device main body 42. The stopper portion 46 includes an extending portion 46a extending rearward from the rear end portion of the upper surface 42a of the auxiliary tool body 42, and a stopper locking portion 46b bent downward from the end portion of the extending portion 46a. And.

  The stopper locking portion 46b is formed when the slide assisting tool 40 is slid along the front plate member 32 of the middle retainer 2 in the direction of the arrow (release direction) in FIGS. 5 and 7A. It is configured so that the slide assisting tool 40 does not slide further in the direction of the arrow and fall off from the middle terminal 2, that is, the front plate member 32 (see FIG. 3). (See FIG. 6).

  In this case, the length of the extended portion 46a is determined by sliding the slide assisting tool 40 in the direction of the arrow (release direction) in FIG. 5 and FIG. The push-type button 38 is pressed by the rear end portion 44a and the side surface 42b of the locking opening 44 so that the locked state between the ends of the wristwatch band can be released.

Further, in this embodiment, a substantially button-shaped slide projecting operation portion 48 is formed on the upper surface 42a of the assisting tool body 42 in order to slide the sliding assisting tool 40.
By providing the slide projecting operation unit 48 in this way, for example, by forming the slide projecting operation unit 48 in the shape of an operation button or the like as in this embodiment, the size of the operation button or the like is the operation of the middle terminal 2. Since it is larger than the push-type button 38 that is a member, it can be released by using teeth, a desk corner, or the like. The stopped state can be reliably released, and the wristwatch band 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

  The slide assisting device 40 of the present invention configured as described above is fitted with the front plate member 32 in the slide opening 42d of the assisting device main body 42 as shown by the arrows in FIGS. Then, the slide assisting tool 40 is mounted on the front plate member 32 of the middle terminal 2 (see FIGS. 2 and 4). As a result, as shown in FIG. 7A, the push button 38 is brought into a projecting and locked state by a biasing force in the projecting direction of a spring (not shown).

  When attaching to the wrist, as shown in FIG. 4, the front plate member 32 is folded by rotating through the hinge 30, and in this state, the intermediate plate member 22 is moved through the hinge 20. By rotating and folding in the direction of the lower plate member 14, the locking claw 34 of the lower plate member 14 is engaged with a locking member (not shown) provided in the engagement hole of the front plate member 32. Thus, the wearing state as shown in FIG. 5 is obtained.

  And when releasing the locked state between the ends of the wristband 1, even if it is a physically handicapped person or a person who has difficulty with one hand due to a broken bone, for example, using teeth, a desk corner, etc. Then, the slide projecting operation portion 48 or the stopper engaging portion 46b of the stopper portion 46 is brought into contact with the slide assisting device 40 as shown by the arrows in FIGS. 5 and 7A.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7B, the push button 38 is pressed by the rear end portion 44a and the side surface 42b of the locking opening 44, so that the wristwatch band 1 formed by the push button 38 is used. It is possible to release the locked state between the ends of the two.

  That is, in this case, the push button 38 has a tapered surface 38 a at the rear end thereof, and is formed in the rear end 44 a of the locking opening 44 of the slide assisting tool 40 and the push button 38. The tapered surface 38a is engaged, and the push button 38 is pressed more smoothly along the tapered surface 38a, so that the state in which the ends of the wristwatch band are locked by the push button 38 can be released. (The release state is as shown in FIG. 4).

  In addition, after releasing the locking state between the ends of the wristwatch band using the slide assisting tool 40, after the slide assisting tool 40 is slid, the push button 38 is moved in a protruding direction of a spring (not shown). Due to this urging force, the push-type button 38 is forced to return to the original state, and the slide assisting tool 40 also returns (automatically) to the position before the operation.

  Of course, other than the above-mentioned physically handicapped persons and those who are unable to use one hand due to broken bones or the like, the slide projecting operation part 48 or the stopper engaging part 46b of the stopper part 46 is brought into contact with the slide assist. By sliding the tool 40, the locked state of the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by the push button 38 can be easily released, which is very convenient.

  Of course, it is also possible to release the locked state between the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by directly pressing the push button 38 without using the slide assisting tool 40.

  In this embodiment, the locking portion of the slide assisting device 40 is constituted by the locking opening 44. However, although not shown, the locking portion is replaced with the push button 38 instead of the locking opening 44. It is also possible to comprise a concave portion, a groove portion, a slit, or the like so as to engage with.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of a so-called double push type button type in which push type buttons 38 as operation members are formed on both sides of the front plate member 32 has been described. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called one-push button type in which a push-type button 38 as an operation member is formed only on one side portion of 32.

  In this embodiment, the substantially button-shaped slide projecting operation portion 48 is formed on the upper surface 42a of the assisting device main body 42. However, although not shown, the slide projecting operation portion 48 is formed on the side surface 42b of the assisting device main body 42. Of course it is also possible to do.

  The material of the slide assisting device 40 is not particularly limited. For example, a metal such as titanium or stainless steel, a synthetic resin such as fluororesin or polypropylene, or a combination thereof can be appropriately used for an accessory such as a wristwatch. What is necessary is just to set according to a material and a design request.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a second embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure.
The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the push button 38 corresponds to the pushbutton 38 formed on the middle ring 2, that is, the side surface 32 b of the front plate member 32, on the side surface 42 b of the slide assisting device main body 42. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the push button 38 is formed on the upper surface 32a of the front plate member 32, and the upper surface 32a is formed on the upper surface 32a. Corresponding to the formed push button 38, a locking portion is formed on the upper surface 42 a of the slide assisting tool main body 42.

  Thus, even if the push-type button 38 is of the type that is formed on the inner ring 2, that is, the upper surface 32 a of the front plate member 32, the locking portion corresponds to the push-type button 38 formed on the upper surface. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8 (A), the slide assisting tool 40 is slid to push as shown in FIG. 8 (B). The type button 38 is pressed downward (toward the back side of the paper surface of FIG. 8), and the state where the end portions of the watch band 1 are locked by the push type button 38 can be reliably released, and the wristwatch can be securely touched with one touch. The band 1 can be attached and detached.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a third embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure.
The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the push button 38 is used as the operation member. However, in this embodiment, the operation member is the slide button 39 and is a locking portion of the slide auxiliary tool 40. With the sliding button 39 protruding and locked in the locking opening 44, the sliding assist tool 40 is slid to slide the sliding button 39 to lock the ends of the wristwatch band 1 together. It is configured to release the state.

  With this configuration, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 9A, the sliding button 39 is projected and locked in the locking opening 44 that is the locking portion of the slide assisting tool 40. Then, by sliding the slide assisting tool 40, the slide button 39 is slid as shown by the arrow in FIG. 9B, and the ends of the wristwatch band 1 are locked by the slide button 39. Can be reliably released, and the wristband 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

Of course, it is also possible to release the locked state between the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by directly sliding the sliding button 39 without using the slide assisting tool 40.
Similarly to the first embodiment, after the slide assisting device 40 is slid after the end state of the wristbands is released using the slide assisting device 40, the sliding button 39 is illustrated. The urging force of the spring that does not act causes a force to return the slide button 39 to the original state, and the slide assisting tool 40 also returns (automatically) to the position before the operation.

  Also in this embodiment, the locking portion of the slide assisting device 40 is constituted by the locking opening 44, but although not shown, the locking portion is replaced by a sliding button instead of the locking opening 44. It is also possible to form a recess, a groove, a slit or the like so as to engage with 39.

  In this embodiment, a case of a so-called double-sliding button type in which sliding buttons 39 as operation members are formed on both sides of the surface plate member 32 has been described. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to a so-called one-slide button type in which a slide-type button 39 as an operation member is formed only on one side of 32.

  Also in this embodiment, the substantially button-shaped slide projecting operation portion 48 is formed on the upper surface 42a of the assisting device body 42. Although not shown, the slide projecting operation portion 48 is provided on the side surface 42b of the assisting device body 42. It is of course possible to form.

  Further, similar to the second embodiment, although not shown, a slide button 39 is formed on the upper surface 32a of the front plate member 32, and slides corresponding to the slide button 39 formed on the upper surface 32a. You may make it form a latching | locking part in the upper surface 42a of the auxiliary tool main body 42. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a fourth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure.
The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the push button 38 that is an operation member is formed on the front plate member 32. However, in this embodiment, the push button 38 that is an operation member is attached to the lower plate member 14. The slide assisting tool 40 is detachably attached to the lower plate member 14.

  The front plate member 32 is rotatable as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 10A, and the engagement protrusion 32e formed on the front plate member 32 is engaged with the engagement formed on the lower plate member 14. It is configured so that it can be detachably fixed by a joint hole (not shown).

  In this case, the push button 38 is pressed by sliding the slide auxiliary tool 40 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 10A, and although not shown, the lower plate member 14 is interlocked with the push button 38. The engagement between the engagement hole formed on the surface plate 32 and the engagement protrusion 32e formed on the front plate member 32 is released. As a result, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 10A, the front plate member 32 is opened and closed as shown by the arrow, and the release of the locked state between the ends of the wristwatch band 1 is ensured. It can be canceled.

Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 10A, the slide assisting tool 40 is provided on the wrist side of the lower plate member 14 so as not to obstruct the opening / closing operation of the front plate member 32 of the middle terminal 2. Yes.
However, as shown in the top view of FIG. 10B, the lower plate member 14 may be provided in a direction opposite to the wrist side. In this case, the upper surface 42a of the slide assisting tool main body 42 is formed in a U-shape when viewed from above so that the slide assisting tool 40 does not hinder the opening / closing operation of the front plate member 32 of the middle retainer 2. Good.

  Even in the case where the push button 38 as an operation member is formed on the lower plate member 14 in such a middle end 2, only by attaching the slide assisting tool 40 to the lower plate member 14 of the intermediate end 2, The locked state of the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by the push button 38 can be reliably released, and the wristwatch band 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

In this case as well, although not shown, the sliding aid 40 of the present invention can also be applied to the middle terminal 2 provided with the slide button 39 instead of the push button 38.
FIG. 11 shows a fifth example in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a strap of a wristband having another structure.
It is the schematic of the Example of.

  The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the slide assisting tool 40 of the present invention is used for the so-called single-opening middle end 2, but in this embodiment, the sliding assist of the present invention is used for the so-called double-opening middle end 2. The tool 40 is applied.

  That is, in the middle end 2 of this embodiment, another intermediate plate member 22a is rotatably mounted between the end portion 6 of one band member 4 and the one end portion 16 of the lower plate member 14, The plate member 22 and the middle plate member 22a are configured to be openable and closable.

  In this way, even if the middle ring is composed of the double-open middle string 2, the engagement between the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by the push button 38 can be performed only by attaching the slide aid 40 to the middle ring 2. The stopped state can be reliably released, and the wristwatch band 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

In this case as well, although not shown, the sliding aid 40 of the present invention can also be applied to the middle terminal 2 provided with the slide button 39 instead of the push button 38.
FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a sixth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure.

  The middle end 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 of this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle end 2 of the fifth embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the slide assisting tool 40 of the present invention is applied to the so-called double-opening middle end 2, and in this embodiment, a push button 38 as an operation member is formed on the lower plate member 14. The slide auxiliary tool 40 is detachably attached to the lower plate member 14. Further, the slide assisting tool 40 is provided on the wrist side so as not to obstruct the opening / closing operation of the middle plate members 22 and 22a of the double door type middle end 2.

  The engagement protrusions 21 and 23 formed on the middle plate members 22 and 22a can be detachably fixed by engagement holes (not shown) formed on the lower plate member 14. .

  Even in the case where the push button 38 as an operation member is formed on the lower plate member 14 in such a middle end 2, only by attaching the slide assisting tool 40 to the lower plate member 14 of the intermediate end 2, The locked state of the ends of the wristwatch band 1 by the push button 38 can be reliably released, and the wristwatch band 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

  In this embodiment, the front plate member 32 is omitted, but the present invention can of course be applied to the double door type middle end 2 using the front plate member 32. In this embodiment, the slide button 39, which is an operation member, is provided on the wrist side. However, the slide button 39 may be provided on the side so as not to impair the feeling of wearing the wrist.

Further, in this embodiment, the slide assisting device 40 is provided on the wrist side so as not to obstruct the opening / closing operation of the double-opening type middle end 2, but although not shown, for example, the middle plate member 22 is separated. If the push-type button 38 of the lower plate member 14 is arranged so as to be positioned between them, the slide auxiliary tool 40 is placed on the upper surface side so as not to obstruct the opening / closing operation of the double-opening type middle end 2 ( It can also be provided on the side opposite to the wrist side.

Also in this case, although not shown, the sliding aid 40 of the present invention can also be applied to the middle terminal 2 provided with the slide button 39 instead of the push button 38.
FIG. 13 is a schematic view of a seventh embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure.

  The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  As shown by the arrow in FIG. 13, the middle terminal 2 of this embodiment is formed by a middle body 50 and an engagement protrusion 25 that can be folded into the middle body 50 and formed on the front plate member 32. The front plate member 32 is connected to 50 engagement holes (not shown) so as to be locked.

  As described above, even if the middle retainer 2 is constituted by the middle retainer main body 50 and the front plate member 32 that is connected to the middle retainer main body 50 so as to be foldable and lockable, the sliding aid 40 is attached to the middle retainer 2. By simply mounting, the end state of the wristwatch band 1 by the push button 38 can be reliably released, and the wristband 1 can be securely attached and detached with one touch.

In this case as well, although not shown, the sliding aid 40 of the present invention can also be applied to the middle terminal 2 provided with the slide button 39 instead of the push button 38.
FIG. 14 is a schematic view of an eighth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a watch band of another structure.

  The middle stud 2 and the slide assisting tool 40 in this embodiment are basically the same in configuration as the middle stud 2 in the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components. The detailed description is omitted.

  In the slide assist tool 40 of the first embodiment, the stopper portion 46 is formed integrally with the slide assist tool 40 at the rear end portion of the upper surface 42a of the assist tool body 42. Then, the stopper portion 46 is formed separately from the slide assisting tool 40 and has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is detachably attached to the middle end 2, in this embodiment, the connecting portion of the end portion 10 of the other band member 8. It is configured to be.

  In this way, if the stopper part 46 is formed separately from the slide assisting tool 40, the slide assisting tool 40 is attached to the middle terminal 2 and the stopper part formed separately from the slide assisting tool 40. It is very convenient because the stopper function is secured only by attaching 46 to the middle end 2. In addition, since the stopper portion 26 does not project outward from the middle ring 2, the stopper portion 46 is convenient without being obstructed.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the brace of the present invention is applied to the bracelet of a watch band. Although the embodiment has been shown, accessories such as a bracelet wound around the wrist, necklaces and other necklaces, trousers belts and other accessories wrapped around the waist, bags, bags and other belt parts, etc. Various modifications can be made without departing from the object of the present invention, such as being applicable to other accessories.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a state in which the slide assisting tool of the present invention is mounted on the center band of a wristwatch band. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining a state in which the slide assisting tool of FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view for explaining how to use the slide assisting tool of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view for explaining how to use the slide assisting tool of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic side view for explaining how to use the slide assisting tool of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view for explaining how to use the slide assisting tool of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic top view for explaining how to use the slide assisting tool of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a second embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure. FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a third embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure. FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a fourth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure. FIG. 11 is a schematic view of a fifth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a middle band of a wristwatch band having another structure. FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a sixth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure. FIG. 13 is a schematic view of a seventh embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a wrist band of another structure. FIG. 14 is a schematic view of an eighth embodiment in which the slide assisting device of the present invention is applied to a watch band of another structure. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional middle accessory. FIG. 16 is a schematic side view for explaining a use state of the middle end of the accessory of FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic side view for explaining a use state of the middle end of the accessory of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Watch band 2 Middle clip 4 Band member 6 End part 8 Band member 10 End part 12 Connection pin 14 Lower plate member 16 One end part 18 Other end part 20 Hinge 21, 23, 25, 32e Engagement protrusion 22 Middle plate member 22a Middle Plate member 24 One end portion 26 Stopper portion 28 Other end portion 30 Hinge 32a Upper surface 32b Side surface 32d Rear end portion 32 Front plate member 34 Locking claw 36 Engagement hole 38 Push-type button 38a Taper surface 39 Slide-type button 40 Slide assist tool 40 Auxiliary tool 42 Slide auxiliary tool main body 42a Upper surface 42b Side surface 42c Lower surface 42d Slide opening 44 Locking opening 44a Rear end 46 Stopper 46a Extension 46b Stopper locking 48 Slide protruding operation 50 Nakadome main body 100 Middle end 102 Band member 104 End 106 Band member 108 End 110 Connecting pin 112 Lower plate Material 114 one end 116 other end 118 hinge 120 intermediate plate member 122 one end 124 intermediate plate member 126 and the other end portion 128 hinge 130 top plate member 132 engagement claw 136 push button

Claims (22)

A sliding aid that is detachably attached to the middle member provided with an operation member for locking between the end of one band member of the accessory and the end of the other band member,
The slide aid includes a locking portion that locks the operation member,
In a state where the operation member is locked to the locking portion of the slide auxiliary tool, by sliding the slide auxiliary tool,
A slide assisting device configured to release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by the operation member.   The slide assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the locking portion is a locking opening for locking the operation member.   The slide assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the slide assisting device includes a stopper portion so that the slide assisting device does not fall out of the middle retainer when the slide assisting device is slid.   The slide aid according to claim 3, wherein the stopper portion is formed integrally with the slide aid.   4. The slide assist device according to claim 3, wherein the stopper portion is formed separately from the slide assist device and is configured to be detachably attached to the middle ring.   The slide assist tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the slide assist tool includes a slide projecting operation unit for sliding the slide assist tool.   The operation member is a push-type button, and the push-type button is pushed by sliding the slide-type support tool in a state where the push-type button is protrudingly locked to the locking portion of the slide-type support tool. The slide assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slide assisting device is configured to release the locked state between the end portions of the accessory by the member.   The locking portion end of the slide aid and the tapered surface formed on the push-type button are engaged, and the push-type button is pressed to release the locked state between the ends of the accessory by the operation member. The slide assisting device according to claim 7, which is configured as described above.   The push-type button is formed on at least one side portion of the middle ring, and a locking portion is formed on the side portion corresponding to the push-type button formed on the side portion. Item 9. A sliding aid according to any one of Items 7 to 8.   9. The push button is formed on the upper surface of the middle end, and a locking portion is formed on the upper surface corresponding to the push button formed on the upper surface. A slide aid according to crab.   The operation member is a slide type button, and the slide type button is slid by sliding the slide type tool in a state where the slide type button protrudes and locks to the locking part of the slide auxiliary tool. The slide assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slide assisting device is configured to release the locked state between the end portions of the accessory by the member. The sliding button is formed on at least one side portion of the middle ring, and a locking portion is formed on the side portion corresponding to the sliding button formed on the side portion. Item 12. A slide aid according to item 11.   The slide according to claim 11, wherein the slide button is formed on the upper surface of the middle ring, and a locking portion is formed on the upper surface corresponding to the slide button formed on the upper surface. Auxiliary tool.   The slide assisting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the middle stay is constituted by a single-opening type middle stay.   The sliding aid according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the middle ends are constituted by double ends.   The middle plate is composed of a lower plate member, a middle plate member that is foldably connected to the lower plate member, and a front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle plate member. Item 16. A slide aid according to any one of Items 14 to 15.   The slide operation tool according to claim 16, wherein the operation member is formed on a front plate member.   The slide operation tool according to claim 16, wherein the operation member is formed on a lower plate member.   The slide aid according to any one of claims 14 to 15, wherein the middle retainer includes a middle retainer main body and a front plate member that is foldably connected to the middle retainer main body.   The slide assisting tool according to claim 19, wherein the operation member is formed on the middle terminal body.   21. A clothing accessory, wherein the slide assisting device according to any one of claims 1 to 20 is attached to a middle ring.   The accessory according to claim 21, wherein the accessory is a wristwatch.

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