JP2011076004A - Number plate strap and protective frame cover thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To protect a character-printed surface and to prevent the leakage of adhesive even after a long use. <P>SOLUTION: There is provided a number plate strap including: a nearly rectangular plate 10 formed of a translucent resin, having a digital display surface 11 with numbers and characters in imitation of a number plate, on one surface of the plate 10, and a viewing surface 12 on the other counter surface; and a strap part 30 connected to the plate 10 through a through-hole 23 formed in a part of the plate 10. Further, there is a bottomed box type protective frame cover 20. A bottom surface 21 is sized to cover the whole digital display surface 11 of the plate 10, and the side walls 22 are configured to surround the side surfaces of the plate 10. The protective frame cover 20 is secured to the plate 10 so that the bottom surface 21 is made to face the digital display surface 11 of the plate 10 and the viewing surface 12 is located on the side of an opening formed of the bottom surface 21 and the side walls 22. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a strap imitating a license plate used for a mobile phone strap or the like and a protective frame cover thereof.

  Number plate type straps (also called “number plate straps”, “number straps”, “number key holders”) that mimic license plates for automobiles and motorcycles are sold as straps and key holders for mobile phones (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). This type of strap is popular as a personal strap because it has the same number as the license plate of the car or motorcycle owned by the user. In addition, when used as a key holder attached to a car key, it is easy to identify and find a car because it is possible to check which car the car belongs to even in situations where there are many similar cars in a parking lot. Especially, it is also suitable as a key holder for a rental car or a company car other than his / her own car, in addition to presents for the elderly.

  Such a number strap is provided with numbers and letters printed or engraved on the surface of a transparent plastic plate. However, since the surface on which numbers and characters are displayed (character printing surface) is always displayed, there is a problem that the numbers are peeled off or become dirty as the number strap is used, and the appearance is deteriorated.

  Further, according to the miniature license plate shown in Patent Document 3, the holder 42 is fixed around the license plate plate 40 as shown in the plan view of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, there is a problem that the printed surface is exposed and the characters become dirty due to deterioration over time.

  In order to prevent this, it is conceivable to attach a transparent film-like protective sheet to the printing surface. However, the protective sheet itself may be peeled off or damaged due to deterioration over time, and sufficient protection cannot be obtained. In addition, since many mobile phones have a protective sheet attached to the liquid crystal display surface in advance, many users understand that such a sheet will be peeled off during use. It is possible that the situation will end up.

  On the other hand, when fixing the holder as described above to the number strap, an adhesive is generally used, but when an adhesive is used for the transparent plate, the portion where excess adhesive protrudes can be visually observed, so the finish is There was also the problem of getting dirty.

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  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems. The main object of the present invention is to provide a license plate type strap that can protect the character printing surface even after many years of use and does not cause adhesive leakage.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first license plate type strap of the present invention, it is a substantially rectangular plate plate formed of a light-transmitting resin, and the license plate is provided on one surface. A plate plate that displays a number and a character to be imitated to form a number display surface, and the other surface that faces is a viewing surface, and a strap portion that is connected to a part of the plate plate through a through-hole. A license plate type strap provided with a bottomed box-shaped protective frame cover, the bottom surface of which is large enough to cover the entire number display surface of the plate plate, and the side wall so as to surround the side surface of the plate plate. A bottomed box-shaped protective frame that is fixed so that the bottom surface faces the numeric display surface of the plate plate and the viewing surface is positioned on the opening side formed by the bottom surface and the side wall. It can be and a bar. As a result, the number display surface is covered with a protective frame cover to protect the number display surface, and the visibility from the viewing surface is not hindered, so the numbers and characters on the number display surface can be protected for a long time and displayed in a clean state. Is obtained.

  Further, according to the second license plate type strap, the projection is provided at a plurality of locations on the inner surface of the side wall of the protective frame cover, and when the plate plate is inserted into the opening of the protective frame cover, the projection is elastic. The plate plate and the protective frame cover can be fixed by being deformed. As a result, the plate plate and the protective frame cover can be fixed by simply fitting them without using any adhesive, which simplifies the manufacturing process and contributes to cost reduction. The advantage that can solve the problem of damaging is obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the third license plate type strap, the protrusions can be provided at two positions on at least one of the pair of side walls facing each other on the long side of the rectangular opening. Thereby, a plate part can be supported in multiple places by the opening part of a protective frame cover, and reliable fixed strength is maintained.

  Still further, according to the fourth license plate type strap, the protrusion is formed at two locations on one side wall of the pair of side walls facing each other on the long side of the rectangular opening, and substantially at the center of the other side wall. One place can be provided. As a result, the plate portion can be supported in a triangular shape at three points at the opening of the protective frame cover, and reliable fixing strength is maintained.

  Furthermore, according to the fifth license plate type strap, the projection can be formed in an ellipse or an arc shape. As a result, the plate portion can be smoothly fitted into the opening of the protective frame cover.

  Furthermore, according to the sixth license plate type strap, the protruding height of the protrusion can be configured to be 0.05 mm to 0.10 mm. As a result, the plate portion can be smoothly fitted into the opening of the protective frame cover.

  Furthermore, according to the seventh license plate type strap, the opening and the protrusion can be formed by cutting. As a result, it is possible to form even a protrusion that is difficult to be punched.

  Furthermore, according to the eighth license plate type strap, the protective frame cover can be colored black. As a result, when observing the numeric display surface from the viewing side, the contrast between the letters and numbers on the numeric display surface located on the back side of the transparent plate and the background is emphasized by the background color of the protective frame cover on the back. And you can enjoy the benefits of better appearance.

  Furthermore, according to the ninth license plate type strap, it is possible to display numbers and characters by printing or stamping on the number display surface. As a result, the number display surface can be finished neatly, and the protective frame cover can protect it in a clean state.

  Furthermore, according to the tenth protective frame cover, it is a substantially rectangular shape formed of a resin having translucency, and numbers and characters imitating a license plate are displayed on one side to form a number display surface. A protective frame cover for protecting the plate plate having the other side facing the viewing surface as a viewing surface, and can cover the entire number display surface of the plate plate, and has a bottom surface having a shape and size substantially equal to the number display surface. And a side wall upright along the periphery of the bottom surface, provided with protrusions at a plurality of locations on the inner surface of the side wall, with the bottom surface facing the numeric display surface of the plate plate, The plate plate is inserted into the opening formed by the bottom surface and the side wall so as to be surrounded by the side wall, and the projection is fitted by elastic deformation, and the viewing surface can be fixed to be positioned at the opening. As a result, the number display surface is covered with a protective frame cover to protect the number display surface, and the visibility from the viewing surface is not hindered, so the numbers and characters on the number display surface can be protected for a long time and displayed in a clean state. Is obtained. In addition, the plate and the protective frame cover can be fixed simply by fitting without using any adhesive, etc., thus simplifying the manufacturing process and contributing to cost reduction. There is an advantage that the problem can be solved.

It is a perspective view which shows the number plate type strap which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the state which attaches a plate board to a protection frame cover. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the protective frame cover of FIG. 2. It is a top view which shows the conventional miniature number plate. It is sectional drawing which shows the miniature number plate of FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments shown below exemplify a license plate type strap and its protective frame cover for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the present invention is a license plate type strap and its protective frame. The cover is not specified as follows. Further, in this specification, in order to facilitate understanding of the scope of claims, numbers corresponding to the members shown in the embodiments are indicated in the “claims” and “means for solving problems” sections. It is appended to the members shown. However, the members shown in the claims are not limited to the members in the embodiments. In particular, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like of the component parts described in the examples are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only unless otherwise specified, but are merely illustrative examples. Only.

Note that the size, positional relationship, and the like of the members shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation. Furthermore, in the following description, the same name and symbol indicate the same or the same members, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, each element constituting the present invention may be configured such that a plurality of elements are constituted by the same member and the plurality of elements are shared by one member, and conversely, the function of one member is constituted by a plurality of members. It can also be realized by sharing. In addition, the contents described in some examples and embodiments may be used in other examples and embodiments. Further, in this specification, the term “upper” as used on the layer or the like is not necessarily limited to the case where the upper surface is formed in contact with the upper surface, but includes the case where the upper surface is formed apart. It is used to include the case where there is an intervening layer between them.
(Embodiment 1)

1 to e show a license plate type strap according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In these drawings, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a license plate type strap, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which a plate plate is attached to a protective frame cover, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the protective frame cover. . A license plate type strap 100 shown in these drawings includes a plate plate 10 having a rectangular plane, a protective frame cover 20 provided with an opening into which the plate plate 10 is inserted, and a strap portion 30.
(Plate plate 10)

The plate plate 10 has translucency and is preferably made of a resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate. Further, the back surface of the plate plate 10 displays numbers and characters imitating a license plate to form a number display surface 11, and the opposite surface side is a viewing surface 12 on which nothing is provided. By configuring the plate plate 10 with a translucent resin, the numbers and letters drawn on the back side from the viewing surface 12 can be seen through. For this reason, numbers and letters are drawn on the number display surface 11 in a state of being mirror-like. These numbers and letters are displayed by printing or engraving. For example, letters or the like are printed by gold plating or gold plating, and the background portion is made translucent as a textured or satin-like shape by sanding, blasting, etching, laser, or the like. Or conversely, the character portion or the like may be textured and the background portion may be plated.
(Protective frame cover 20)

  As shown in FIG. 2, the protective frame cover 20 is formed in a bottomed box shape having an open top surface, and includes a bottom surface 21 and side walls 22 that stand up along the periphery of the bottom surface 21. The bottom surface 21 is formed to have a shape and size substantially equal to those of the number display surface 11 so as to cover the entire surface of the number display surface 11 of the plate plate 10. The side wall 22 is also sized to cover the side surface of the plate plate 10. In this way, the size of the opening is configured to be just large enough to fit the plate plate 10 therein, so that the plate plate 10 can be fixed so as not to fall out in a state of being press-fitted into the opening. In the example of FIG. 2, the opening has a rectangular shape that is approximately the same size as the plate plate 10. Accordingly, it is preferable that the protective frame cover 20 can be fixed to the plate plate 10 without using a fixing member such as an adhesive or a double-sided tape, which can contribute to simplification of the manufacturing process and labor saving.

  The protective frame cover 20 is preferably integrally formed with a resin such as plastic. For example, it may be formed by molding with a mold or cutting with a laser or a cutting tool. Further, the height of the side wall 22 may be small enough to partially cover the side surface of the plate plate 10 in addition to a size that completely covers the side surface of the plate plate 10. In particular, by making the side wall 22 slightly lower than the side surface of the plate plate 10, the effect of making the viewing surface of the plate plate 10 slightly protrude and making the three-dimensional effect of the transparent plate plate 10 stand out is also obtained.

  Further, the color of the protective frame cover 20 is preferably colored in harmony with the color of characters on the plate 10. For example, when the plate plate 10 is black, the background of the number display surface 11 can be made black to increase the contrast of characters and the like. Alternatively, if the characters are mirror-finished, the reflection effect can be enhanced by making the background a dark color system. In addition, by making the color of the protective frame cover different from that of the plate plate, it is possible to obtain the same decorative effect as the number frame that decorates the actual license plate around. In particular, when the user attaches a number frame to the license plate of the own vehicle, the color of the protective frame cover and the shape of the edge of the opening may be configured to have a shape and color imitating this. The protective frame cover 20 may be colored by changing the color of the resin forming the protective frame cover to a desired color, or by directly coloring the surface after forming the protective frame cover.

Thus, the number display surface 11 is directly protected by the protective frame cover 20, and the visual recognition surface 12 is the back side of the number display surface 11, so that the character display surface can be surely protected without exposing it to the outside. The advantage that it can be used cleanly over a long period of time can be obtained by preventing flaking off and dirt.
(Protrusions 24)

  More preferably, a plurality of protrusions 24 are provided on the inner wall of the wall surface on the opening side. By pressing the side surface of the plate plate 10 with the protrusion 24, the plate plate 10 can be more securely fixed in the opening. The protrusions 24 are preferably made of a material that is elastically deformed so that a pressing force can be exerted. For example, it is made of resin like the plate plate 10. More preferably, it is formed integrally with the side wall 22 of the plate plate 10. In this case, if molding by a mold is difficult due to problems such as die cutting, the resin plate may be cut out to form the opening and the protrusion 24. Such processing can be realized by laser or cutting.

  The protrusion 24 can be formed in a mountain shape, an arc shape, an elliptical shape, a triangular shape, a rod shape or the like so as to protrude from the wall surface. If the protruding amount is too large, the plate cannot be inserted into the opening, or the protrusion is damaged. Therefore, it is preferable to form the projection so that it can be elastically deformed. For example, the projection height is set to about 0.05 mm to 0.10 mm, more preferably about 0.075 mm.

  A plurality of protrusions 24 are provided on the inner surface of the opening. An example of the protective frame cover 20 provided with the protrusions 24 is shown in FIG. In this example, of the pair of side walls 22 facing on the long side of the opening, two protrusions 24 are provided on the upper side wall 22 at almost right and left positions, and the lower side wall 22 has a substantially central position. One place is provided. In this configuration, the plate portion side surface can be pressed at three points to be supported more reliably. Further, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, protrusions may be provided at two locations on the upper and lower sides, or may be provided on the short side as well as the upper and lower long sides. Further, three or more protrusions may be provided on one side wall. Also good. However, since the manufacturing cost increases when the number of protrusions is increased, the number and position of the protrusions are appropriately set according to the required strength and cost.

As described above, by providing the protrusions 24, it is possible to obtain an advantage that the fixing effect is further enhanced without depending on an adhesive or the like, and that the protrusions 24 can be used stably over a long period of time. In particular, when the plate plate 10 is transparent, leakage of the adhesive is conspicuous, the finish becomes dirty, and the yield is also deteriorated. By fixing such an adhesive, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing man-hours and costs. In addition to the reduction, there is also an advantage that a higher quality license plate type strap can be manufactured.
(Strap 30)

  A through hole 23 for connecting the strap portion 30 is opened in part of the plate plate 10 and the protective frame cover 20. In the example of FIG. 1, a circular through hole 23 is opened at the upper left in the corresponding position of the plate plate 10 and the protective frame cover 20, and a metal ring is inserted therein to fix the strap portion 30. The As the strap unit 30, a known annular string or the like for fixing to a mobile phone or the like can be used. Further, a chain may be used instead of the string, or a key holder may be provided.

  The license plate type strap and its protective frame cover of the present invention can be suitably used for a key holder, a pendant, etc. in addition to a strap for a mobile phone. In the present specification, the strap is not limited to the name, but is used to include a key holder and a pendant.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... License plate type strap 10 ... Plate board 11 ... Number display surface 12 ... Viewing surface 20 ... Protective frame cover 21 ... Bottom surface 22 ... Side wall 23 ... Through-hole 24 ... Protrusion 30 ... Strap part 40 ... Number plate plate 42 ... Holder

Claims (10)

A substantially rectangular plate plate (10) formed of a resin having translucency,
Display numbers and letters imitating the license plate on one side to make the number display surface (11),
A plate plate (10) with the other surface facing the viewing surface (12);
A strap portion (30) connected through a through hole (23) opened in a part of the plate plate (10);
A license plate type strap comprising:
A bottomed box-shaped protective frame cover (20), the bottom surface (21) is sized to cover the entire number display surface (11) of the plate plate (10), and the side wall (22) is the plate plate ( 10) is configured to surround the side surface, and the bottom surface (21) faces the numerical display surface (11) of the plate plate (10), and the opening is configured by the bottom surface (21) and the side wall (22). A bottomed box-shaped protective frame cover (20) fixed to position the viewing surface (12) on the side;
A license plate type strap characterized by comprising. The license plate type strap according to claim 1,
Protrusions (24) are provided at a plurality of locations on the inner surface of the side wall (22) of the protective frame cover (20),
When the plate plate (10) is inserted into the opening of the protective frame cover (20), the projection (24) is elastically deformed to fix the plate plate (10) and the protective frame cover (20). License plate type strap characterized by that. The license plate type strap according to claim 1 or 2,
The number of the projections (24) is provided on at least one of the pair of side walls (22) facing each other on the long side of the rectangular opening. . A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Of the pair of side walls (22) facing each other on the long side of the rectangular opening, the protrusion (24) has two locations on one side wall (22) and one location on the other side of the other side wall (22). Number plate type strap characterized by being provided. A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The number plate type strap is characterized in that the protrusion (24) is formed in an elliptical shape or an arc shape. A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The number plate type strap, wherein the protrusion (24) has a protrusion height of 0.05 mm to 0.10 mm. A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The number plate type strap, wherein the opening and the protrusion (24) are formed by cutting. A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The protective frame cover (20) is a number plate type strap characterized by being colored black. A license plate type strap according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The number display surface (11) is formed by displaying numbers and letters by printing or engraving. In a substantially rectangular shape formed of a resin having translucency, numbers and characters imitating a license plate are displayed on one surface to form a number display surface (11), and the other surface facing the viewing surface (12) A protective frame cover (20) for protecting the plate plate (10)
A bottom surface (21) having a shape and size substantially equal to the numerical display surface (11), which can cover the entire surface of the numerical display surface (11) of the plate plate (10);
Side walls (22) upstanding along the periphery of the bottom surface (21);
With
Protrusions (24) are provided at a plurality of locations on the inner surface of the side wall (22),
The bottom surface (21) faces the numerical display surface (11) of the plate plate (10), and the plate plate (10) is surrounded by the side wall (22) so that the plate plate (10) is surrounded by the bottom surface (21). The projection (24) is inserted by being elastically deformed and fixed so that the viewing surface (12) is positioned at the opening. Protective frame cover (20).

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