JP2016125583A - Binding band - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a common shape of a connecting part for connecting binding bands to each other.SOLUTION: A binding band comprises a band part, a latch part cooperatively arranged at one end side of the band part, having an insertion hole into which the band part is inserted from the other end and engaged with the band inserted into the insertion hole, a lock part having a lever part releasing the engagement of the band part engaged with the latch part, and an extending part extending in opposition to a side where the band part of the lock part is cooperatively arranged. In the extending part, there are provided an inserting part arranged at one surface of the band part, and a connecting part having an inserted part arranged at the other surface acting as a rear surface side of the band part and having a recessed shape corresponding to a shape of the inserting part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a binding band.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, binding bands that bundle a plurality of cables that connect electronic devices such as servers and storages mounted on a rack device are known, and a plurality of binding bands can be connected to these binding bands. (See, for example, Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3). When these binding bands are used, for example, cable bundles grouped by type can be further grouped.

JP 2011-142767 A JP 2000-350337 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-229752

  However, in Patent Document 1, in order to connect the binding bands, a member other than the binding band, such as an adhesive, a hook-and-loop fastener, or a magnet, must be provided. Moreover, in patent document 2 and patent document 3, in order to connect a some binding band, you have to prepare two types of binding bands from which the shape of a connection part differs.

  In one aspect, it is an object of the binding band disclosed in this specification to share the shape of a connecting portion that connects the binding bands.

  The binding band disclosed in the present specification is provided with a band part and one end side of the band part, the band part has an insertion hole into which the band part is inserted from the other end part, and the insertion part is inserted into the insertion hole. A latch part engaging with the band part, a lock part having a lever part for releasing the engagement of the band part engaged with the latch part, and a side of the lock part opposite to the side where the band part is connected An extension portion extending to the insertion portion, an insertion portion provided on one surface side of the band portion in the extension portion, and an extension portion provided on the other surface side serving as a back surface side of the band portion, And a connecting portion having an insertion portion having a dent shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion portion.

  According to the binding band disclosed in this specification, the shape of the connecting portion that connects the binding bands can be made common.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binding band according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a four-side view of the binding band of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 (A) is a plan view, FIG. 2 (B) is a front view, FIG. 2 (C) is a bottom view, and FIG. It is a side view. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the binding band of the first embodiment is annular. 4A is a perspective view of two connected binding bands, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the two connected binding bands as viewed from a different direction from FIG. 4A. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a connecting portion of the binding band of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a number of binding bands are connected. FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C are explanatory views schematically showing a state in which the connecting portions of the binding bands of other embodiments are connected at different angles. FIG. 8A to FIG. 8C are explanatory views schematically showing a state in which the connecting portions of the binding bands of still another embodiment are connected at different angles. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a binding band of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a four-side view of the binding band of the second embodiment. FIG. 10A is a plan view, FIG. 10B is a front view, FIG. 10C is a bottom view, and FIG. It is a side view. FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a connecting portion of a binding band according to the third embodiment. 12A and 12B are four views of the connecting portion of the binding band of the third embodiment. FIG. 12A is a plan view, FIG. 12B is a front view, FIG. 12C is a bottom view, and FIG. D) is a side view. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the connecting portion in a state where the binding band of the third embodiment is connected. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a connecting portion of a binding band of the fourth embodiment. 15A and 15B are four views of the connecting portion of the binding band of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15A is a plan view, FIG. 15B is a front view, FIG. 15C is a bottom view, and FIG. D) is a side view. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the connecting portion in a state where the binding bands of the fourth embodiment are connected.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in the drawings, the dimensions, ratios, and the like of each part may not be shown so as to completely match the actual ones. Further, depending on the drawings, components that are actually present may be omitted for convenience of explanation, or dimensions may be exaggerated from the actual drawing.

(First embodiment)
First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a binding band 1 according to the first embodiment. 2 is a four-side view of the binding band 1 of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 (A) is a plan view, FIG. 2 (B) is a front view, FIG. 2 (C) is a bottom view, and FIG. Is a side view. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the binding band of the first embodiment is annular. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of two connected binding bands 1, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the two connecting binding bands 1 viewed from a different direction from FIG. 4A. . FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a connecting portion of the binding band 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a number of binding bands 1 are connected.

  The binding band 1 is made of resin, and includes a band portion 2, a lock portion 3 provided continuously to one end side of the band portion 2, and a connecting portion 5 provided on an extended portion 4 extending from the lock portion 3. Prepare. The lock part 3 is connected to one end side of the band part 2. In other words, the band part 2 is connected to one side of the lock part 3. The extended portion 4 connected to the lock portion 3 extends toward the side opposite to the side where the band portion 2 of the lock portion 3 is connected. The band part 2 is provided with sawtooth-shaped irregularities on the first surface 2a side. The 2nd surface 2b used as the back surface side of the 1st surface 2a is a smooth surface.

  The lock part 3 includes an insertion hole 3a into which the band part 2 is inserted from the other end part (tip part). The insertion hole 3a penetrates from the second surface 2b side of the band portion 2 toward the first surface 2a side, thereby forming an annular shape. That is, the inlet of the insertion hole 3a is on the second surface 2b side of the band portion 2, and the first surface 2a side of the band portion 2 is the outlet. The lock portion 3 is substantially flush with the second surface 2 b of the band portion 2, but protrudes toward the first surface 2 a of the band portion 2. The lock portion 3 includes a latch portion 3b that engages with the band portion 2 inside the insertion hole 3a. The latch portion 3 b engages with a saw-tooth-shaped unevenness provided on the first surface 2 a side of the band portion 2. The lock part 3 includes a lever part 3c that releases the engagement of the band part 2 engaged with the latch part 3b. By pressing the lever portion 3c, the latch portion 3b pressed against the first surface 2a side of the band portion 2 is caused, and the engagement of the latch portion 3b with the band portion 2 can be released. Here, the lever part 3c in the binding band 1 of 1st Embodiment is installed in the opposite side to the side in which the band part 2 was provided, ie, the side in which the extension part 4 was provided. Thus, in the binding band 1 according to the first embodiment, the saw blades are provided on the first surface 2a side of the band portion 2 as described above, with the lever portion 3c being provided on the extending portion 4 side. Shaped irregularities are provided. Thus, by providing the sawtooth-like irregularities on the first surface 2 a side of the band portion 2, the band portion 2 becomes annular as shown in FIG. 3, and the tip portion thereof is the insertion hole 3 a of the lock portion 3. When inserted, the saw-toothed irregularities are located on the annular outer peripheral surface side.

  The extension part 4 extending to the opposite side to the side where the band part 2 of the lock part 3 is provided is provided with an insertion part 5a and an insertion part 5b having a shape into which the insertion part 5a is inserted. A connecting portion 5 is formed. The insertion part 5a in the first embodiment is connected to the extending part 4 via the connecting part 5c, and the shape thereof is a rod shape. The center line of the insertion portion 5a is L1 as shown in FIG. 2 (C) and FIG. Further, the insertion portion 5 a is provided in a state of intersecting the longitudinal direction of the band portion 2 and projecting to the side of the band portion 2. Specifically, the insertion portion 5a extends downward in each of FIGS. 2A and 3, and extends upward in FIG. 2C. The insertion portion 5 a is provided on the first surface 2 a side of the band portion 2. A flange 5a1 is provided at one end of the insertion portion 5a.

  On the other hand, the insertion part 5 b is provided on the second surface 2 b side of the band part 2. And the shape of the insertion part 5b is formed in the groove shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion part 5a which is rod shape. Specifically, the insertion portion 5b includes a slit 5b1 that opens to the second surface 2b side. The center line of the slit 5b1 is L2 as shown in FIG. 2 (C) and FIG. The center line L2 is shifted from the center line L1 of the insertion portion 5a in FIG. 2C, which is a bottom view of the binding band 1. Specifically, the center line L2 is provided at a position closer to the lock portion 3 than the center line L1. By setting the relationship between the center line L1 and the center line L2 in this way, it becomes easier to manufacture the binding band 1 with resin or plastic. Further, the center line L1 and the center line L2 are set in this way, and the insertion portion 5a is located at the end portion, so that it is easy to insert into the insertion portion 5b. Furthermore, when connecting the binding bands 1, damage due to excessive force applied to the insertion portion 5 a by the pushing force can be suppressed.

  When the two binding bands 1 are connected, the insertion portion 5a included in the other binding band 1 is inserted into the slit 5b1 of the insertion portion 5b included in the one binding band 1. In other words, the two are combined and connected in such a way that the slit 5b1 holds the insertion part 5a. At this time, since the flange portion 5a1 is provided at the end of the insertion portion 5a, the insertion portion 5a is prevented from sliding and falling off in the slit 5b1. The slit 5b1 has a shape in which the opening along the direction in which the groove extends, that is, the opening along the axial direction of the rod-like insertion portion 5a is narrowed, and wraps around the insertion portion 5a. Can be held in. Furthermore, the opening of the slit 5b1 is slightly expanded by the insertion portion 5a being inserted, and exhibits elasticity. As a result, the inner peripheral wall surface of the slit 5b1 is in close contact with the outer peripheral wall surface of the insertion portion 5a, and the binding bands 1 are connected to each other by an appropriate frictional force. Since the binding band 1 is made of resin, the insertion portion 5a is also slightly elastic. For this reason, when the insertion portion 5a is inserted into the insertion portion 5b, the insertion portion 5a is slightly compressed in relation to the rigidity of the insertion portion 5b and exhibits elasticity, and is formed on the inner peripheral wall surface of the slit 5b1. In close contact. This point also contributes to an appropriate frictional force between the insertion portion 5a and the insertion portion 5b. Thus, when the insertion part 5a of one binding band 1 and the inserted part 5b of the other binding band 1 are combined, the connecting part 5 of both binding bands 1 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a connecting shaft portion AX1 is formed. The connection shaft portion AX1 is drawn by the center line L1 of the insertion portion 5a of one connection band 1 and the center line L2 of the insertion portion 5b of the other connection band 1 being coincident with each other. The coupled binding bands 1 can rotate with respect to each other about the coupling shaft portion AX1. Thereby, the position of the binding band 1 can be adjusted so that the cable bundle 10 bundled by each binding band 1 does not interfere. At this time, the cable shaft AX2 serving as the central axis of each cable bundle 10 can be substantially parallel to the connecting shaft portion AX1.

  In this way, the binding band 1 that can connect the two binding bands 1 having the same shape of the connecting portion 5 can connect more binding bands 1 as shown in FIG. it can. As shown in FIG. 6, the binding bands 1 are arranged in a circumferential shape by connecting a plurality of binding bands 1 around the connection shaft portion AX1. When the binding band 1 of the first embodiment is used, for example, the cable bundle 10 using the binding band 1 can be formed for each use of the cable or for each type of cable. The cable axes AX2 of the cable bundle 10 formed in this way can be arranged almost in parallel. For this reason, the binding band 1 of this embodiment is convenient when it is desired to direct each cable bundle 10 in the same direction.

  The insertion part 5 a provided in the binding band 1 of the present embodiment is provided in a state of intersecting the longitudinal direction of the band part 2 and projecting to the side of the band part 2. For this reason, when the plurality of binding bands 1 are connected, the annular binding band 1 is arranged in a circumferential shape and is connected in the vertical direction, that is, in the direction in which the connecting shaft portion AX1 extends. In other words, the binding band 1 is continuous in a spiral shape. Thus, when the binding band 1 continues in a spiral shape, interference between the lever portion 3c included in each binding band 1 and other portions is suppressed. Thereby, it becomes easy to operate the lever part 3c.

  The binding band 1 of the first embodiment is used for forming a large number of cables such as a signal cable, a power cable, and a signal cable connected to another rack, for example, connecting a plurality of electronic devices mounted on the same rack. it can. In such cable forming, the cable group must be stored in a limited cable space in the rack so that it does not get in the way when replacing the maintenance parts of the product. If the binding band 1 of the first embodiment is used, the cable bundles 10 formed for each type can be further bundled, so that the cable group can be contained in a limited space. Further, since each cable is formed for each type (signal cable, power cable, etc.), noise wraparound between the cables can be suppressed. In addition, since the cable is formed for each type of cable, the minimum cable bundle 10 may be distributed at the time of cable replacement. By separating the minimum cable bundle 10, it is possible to avoid a secondary failure such as disconnection without applying a load to the normal cable bundle 10. At this time, since the plurality of binding bands 1 are assembled in a spiral shape, it is easy to operate the lever portion 3c.

  Moreover, since it is only necessary to prepare the binding band 1 having a common shape of the connecting portion, the cost can be reduced.

  Although the band part 2 in the binding band 1 of the present embodiment is the same in length, the band part 2 may have a different length. In other words, the shape of the connection part 5 should just be made common. If the shape of the connection part 5 is made common, even if the length of the band part 2 differs, the binding band 1 can be connected sequentially. As a result, it is easy to manufacture the binding band and manage the user.

  In addition, the insertion part 5a in this embodiment is rod-shaped, the cross-sectional shape is circular, and the recess shape of the slit part 5b1 of the insertion part 5b also corresponds to this cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape of the insertion portion can be variously changed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the cross-sectional shape of the insertion portion 45a is a triangle, and the shape of the slit portion 45b1 provided in the insertion portion 45b is also the outer shape of the insertion portion 45a. Corresponding triangular shape. The cross-sectional shape of the insertion portion may be other polygonal shapes. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the cross-sectional shape of the insertion portion 55a is an octagon, The shape of the slit portion 55b1 provided in the insertion portion 45b may also be an octagon shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the insertion portion 55a. As described above, the cross-sectional shape of the insertion portion is a polygon, and the shape of the insertion portion is made to correspond to the shape of the insertion portion, so that the binding bands can be connected at different angles.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10D. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the binding band 21 of the second embodiment. 10A and 10B are four views of the binding band 21 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10A is a plan view, FIG. 10B is a front view, FIG. 10C is a bottom view, and FIG. Is a side view.

  The binding band 21 is made of resin like the binding band 1 of the first embodiment, and includes a band portion 22, a lock portion 23 provided continuously on one end side of the band portion 22, and an extension extending from the lock portion 23. The connecting part 5 provided in the installation part 4 is provided. Here, the binding band 21 of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the band portion 22 and the lock portion 23. The lock part 23 includes an insertion hole 23a, a latch part 23b, and a lever part 23c, similarly to the lock part 3 in the first embodiment, but the position of the lever part 23c is different. That is, the lever portion 3c in the binding band 1 of the first embodiment is installed on the side where the extending portion 4 is provided, whereas the lever portion 23c in the binding band 21 of the second embodiment is The part 22 is provided on the side where it is connected. In addition, as described above, the lever portion 23c is provided on the side where the band portion 22 is continuously provided, so that the first surface 22a side of the band portion 22 becomes a smooth surface, and the back surface side of the first surface 22a. Sawtooth-shaped irregularities are provided on the second surface 22b side.

  Since the extending portion 4 and the connecting portion 5 are not different from those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given in the drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted. Moreover, since the usage method is not different from that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. The binding band 21 of the second embodiment can also connect the binding bands having the same shape of the connecting portion as the binding band 1 of the first embodiment. Also in this embodiment, similarly to the modification of the first embodiment, the shapes of the insertion part and the insertion part can be polygonal.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the connecting part 25 of the binding band of the third embodiment. 12A and 12B are four views of the binding band connecting portion 25 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12A is a plan view, FIG. 12B is a front view, FIG. 12C is a bottom view, and FIG. (D) is a side view. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the connecting portion 25 in a state where the binding band of the third embodiment is connected.

  The connection part 25 of 3rd Embodiment differs from the connection part 5 of 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. The band part and the lock part of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment. For this reason, below, the connection part 25 is demonstrated and description of a band part and a lock | rock part is abbreviate | omitted. The lock portion may adopt the same structure as that of the second embodiment.

  The shape of the insertion part 25a with which the connection part 25 of 3rd Embodiment is provided is spherical. The insertion part 25a is connected to the extended part 4 through the continuous part 25c. Moreover, the shape of the insertion part 25b is a dent corresponding to the shape of the insertion part 25a. The insertion part 25b is opened on the surface opposite to the side from which the spherical insertion part 25a protrudes. When the two binding bands are connected, the spherical insertion portion 25a included in the other binding band is inserted into the recessed portion of the insertion portion 25b included in one binding band. Thereby, the connected binding band can mutually rotate and the position of the cable bundle put together by each binding band can be adjusted.

  The center line of the insertion portion 25a is L11 as shown in FIGS. 12 (A), 12 (C), and 13. On the other hand, the center line of the insertion portion 25b is L12. The center line L12 is shifted from the center line L11. Specifically, the center line L12 is provided at a position closer to the lock portion than the center line L11.

  Even if it is such a binding band of 3rd Embodiment, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment or 2nd Embodiment can be acquired.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the connecting part 35 of the binding band of the fourth embodiment. FIGS. 15A and 15B are four views of the connecting portion 35 of the binding band of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15A is a plan view, FIG. 15B is a front view, FIG. 15C is a bottom view, and FIG. (D) is a side view. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the connecting portion 35 in a state where the binding band of the fourth embodiment is connected.

  The connection part 35 of 4th Embodiment differs from the connection part 5 of 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. The band part and the lock part of the fourth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment. For this reason, below, the connection part 35 is demonstrated and description of a band part and a lock | rock part is abbreviate | omitted. The lock portion may adopt the same structure as that of the second embodiment.

  The shape of the insertion part 35a with which the connection part 35 of 4th Embodiment is provided is a cylindrical shape. The insertion portion 5a of the first embodiment is provided in a state of intersecting the longitudinal direction of the band portion 2 and projecting to the side of the band portion 2, whereas the insertion portion 35a of the fourth embodiment is In addition, it is provided at a location that substantially matches the width of the extended portion 4 via the continuous portion 35c. The insertion part 35 a is provided on one surface side of the extension part 4. At both ends of the cylindrical insertion portion 35a, flange portions 35a1 are provided.

  On the other hand, the insertion portion 35 b is provided on the other surface side of the extending portion 4. And the shape of the insertion part 35b is formed in the groove shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion part 35a which is rod shape. Specifically, the insertion portion 35b includes a slit 35b1. This point is common to the first embodiment.

  The center line of the insertion portion 35a is L21 as shown in FIGS. 14, 15A, 15C, and 16. On the other hand, the center line of the insertion portion 35b is L22. In FIG. 15A which is a plan view of the binding band and FIG. 15C which is a bottom view, the center line L22 coincides with the center line L21. Specifically, the center line L21 and the center line L22 are located at the same distance from the lock portion.

  When the two binding bands are connected, the rod-shaped insertion part 35a provided in the other binding band is inserted into the slit 35b1 of the insertion part 35b provided in one binding band. Thereby, the connected binding band can mutually rotate and the position of the cable bundle put together by each binding band can be adjusted. Even if it is such a binding band of 3rd Embodiment, the effect similar to 1st Embodiment or 2nd Embodiment can be acquired. However, when a plurality of binding bands are connected using the connection band of the fourth embodiment, there is no deviation in the height direction between the connected binding bands, so that each binding band can be arranged in a circumferential shape. Only, not spiral.

  Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, and various modifications, within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims, It can be changed.

1, 21 Binding band 2 Band portion 2a First surface 2b Second surface 3 Lock portion 3a Insertion hole 3b Latch portion 3c Lever portion 4 Extension portion 5, 25, 35 Connection portion 5a, 25a, 35a Insertion portion 5a1, 35a1 Gutter 5b, 25b, 35b Inserted part 5b1, 35b1 Slit 10 Cable bundle AX1 Connection shaft part AX2 Cable shaft

Claims (5)

The band part,
A latch portion provided on one end side of the band portion, the band portion having an insertion hole into which the band portion is inserted from the other end portion, and engaging the band portion inserted into the insertion hole; and the latch portion A lock part having a lever part for releasing the engagement of the band part engaged with,
An extending portion extending on the opposite side to the side where the band portion of the lock portion is continuously provided;
In the extension portion, the insertion portion provided on one surface side of the band portion, and in the extension portion, provided on the other surface side which is the back side of the band portion, and in the shape of the insertion portion A connecting portion having an insertion portion having a corresponding dent shape;
Bonding band with.   The insertion portion is a rod-like portion that intersects the longitudinal direction of the band portion and protrudes to the side of the band portion, and the insertion portion has a groove shape corresponding to the shape of the insertion portion. The tie band according to claim 1, comprising:   2. The binding band according to claim 1, wherein the insertion portion has a spherical shape or a cylindrical shape, and the insertion portion has a shape that is rotatable when the insertion portion is inserted. .   The insertion portion is provided on a continuous portion projecting on one side of the band portion so as to protrude to the side of the band portion so as to intersect the longitudinal direction of the band portion, and has a spherical shape. The binding band according to claim 3, wherein the inserted portion has a dent shape corresponding to the shape of the inserted portion.   The insertion portion is continuously provided at an edge of the continuous portion projecting on one surface side of the band portion, and has a cylindrical shape, and the insertion portion is a portion of the insertion portion. The binding band according to claim 3, which has a groove shape corresponding to the shape.

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