JP2019218836A - Tongue - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a tongue which is light-weight and suitable for working for a long time.SOLUTION: A tongue A has base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 having a holding portion 1 at the tip end connected to each other to form a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and a biasing part 3 for biasing the holding portions 1 in a direction away from each other, the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy being connected via a hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin having elasticity, the hinge member 4 configured as the biasing part 3, and the holding portion 1 configured such that a synthetic resin holding member 5 is attached to the tip ends of the pair of holding arms 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to tongs used for picking up trash and the like.

  As tongs used for picking up trash, etc., one band-shaped metal plate is bent and formed into a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and both ends thereof are configured as a holding portion, and a holding portion is provided. There is a configuration in which the folded portion on the opposite side is configured to function as an urging portion that urges the holding portions at the opposite end portions in directions away from each other (exhibiting a return elasticity) ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Registered Utility Model No. 3146812

  In this kind of tongue, stainless steel is used as a constituent material so that a sufficient biasing force can be obtained at the folded portion.

  However, stainless steel tongs have a disadvantage that they are not suitable for use in long-time cleaning work or the like because they are relatively heavy.

  The present invention is intended to solve such problems of the conventional tongs and to provide a tong that is lightweight, has excellent handleability, and is not difficult to work for a long time.

  The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  The base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 having a holding portion 1 at the distal end are connected to each other to form a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and the holding portions 1 are attached in a direction away from each other. In the tongue A provided with a biasing portion 3 for biasing, the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member 4 made of an elastic synthetic resin. The hinge member 4 is configured as the urging portion 3, and the sandwiching portion 1 is configured such that a synthetic resin sandwiching member 5 is attached to the distal ends of the pair of holding arms 2. Pertaining to the tongs.

  In addition, an insertion hole 6 is provided in the hinge member 4, and the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 are inserted and connected to the insertion hole 6 so that the hinge member 4 is connected between the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2. The hinge according to claim 1, wherein the hinge member (4) is provided so as to be bent and movable in accordance with the holding movement of the pair of holding arms (2).

  The pair of holding arms 2 are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and are provided with a concave ridge portion 7 whose inner side is an opening side in the length direction. The tongs according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the pinching member (5) is fitted into the concave ridge portion (7).

  The pair of holding arms 2 are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and are provided with a concave ridge portion 7 whose inner side is an opening side in the length direction. The hinge member 4 is provided on the hinge member 4 so as to guide the pinch movable of the pair of pinch arms 2 by fitting to the ridge portion 7 and to suppress the movement of the pair of pinch arms 2 in a direction different from the pinch move. The tongue according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

  The handle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a handle member (8) made of synthetic resin is attached to a base end side of the pair of holding arms (2). .

  As described above, since the tongue is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a synthetic resin, the present invention is lighter and easier to handle than a conventional stainless steel product, and the pair of holding arms are made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. However, a sufficient urging force (return elasticity) for urging the holding portions in directions away from each other can be obtained by the synthetic resin hinge member, and the object to be held is held at the tip of the holding arm. A configuration in which a holding portion that is easy to hold can be easily designed and realized, and the tongue is extremely practical.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the base end of the holding arm made of aluminum or aluminum alloy can be easily connected simply by inserting the base end into the hinge member without requiring an attachment structure such as a screw. A more practical tongue which can easily design and realize the configuration of an urging portion (hinge member) for urging the portions in directions away from each other is provided.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the tongue has a more practical configuration in which a pinching member can be easily attached to the distal end portions of the pair of holding arms without requiring an attachment structure such as a screw.

  Further, in the invention according to the fourth aspect, the pair of holding arms can be easily and stably held and moved, and the movement of the pair of holding arms in a direction different from the direction of the holding movement can be further reduced. The tongue has an excellent configuration.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the gripping member can be easily gripped and gripped, and the gripping member made of synthetic resin is lightweight and hardly causes an increase in weight. And tongs.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a connection structure between a holding arm and a hinge member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a pinching member is attached to a pinching arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a handle member is attached to a holding arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a stopper member is attached to a holding arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a hinge member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged front view of a connection structure of a holding arm and a hinge member according to a second embodiment, with a portion cut away.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, showing the operation of the present invention.

  In the tongue A of the present invention, the base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin having elasticity. The holding portion 1 is configured as a biasing portion 3 for biasing the holding portions 1 at the distal ends of the holding arms 2 in directions away from each other, and the holding portion 1 is made of a synthetic resin at the distal ends of the pair of holding arms 2. Is provided.

  That is, the tongue A of the present invention, which is composed of lightweight aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a lightweight synthetic resin, can be lighter in weight and easier to handle as compared with a conventional stainless steel product, and can be used for a long period of time such as dust picking work. It is hard to suffer even if used in

  The hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin can be easily designed and realized to have a sufficient urging force (return elasticity) for urging the holding portions 1 in directions away from each other.

  Further, the holding portion 1 in which a holding member 5 made of a synthetic resin is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2 is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. Can be simply designed and realized, which can satisfactorily clamp the object to be clamped, as compared with the case of integrally molding.

  First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the tongue A of the present embodiment has a V-shaped body (U) in which base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 having a holding portion 1 at a distal end are connected to each other via a hinge member 4. And a biasing portion 3 for biasing the holding portions 1 in directions away from each other to the hinge member 4.

  Specifically, the holding arm 2 of the present embodiment is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and is formed of two equal-length rods having a U-shaped cross section. A portion 7 is provided, and the two holding arms 2 are connected to the hinge member 4 so as to face each other such that the opening sides of the respective concave streak portions 7 are inside.

  The hinge member 4 of the present embodiment is made of an elastic synthetic resin, and has two insertion holes 6 at the left and right, and the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 are inserted and connected to the left and right insertion holes 6. Thus, the hinge member 4 is provided in a state of being bridged between the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2, and the hinge member 4 bends and moves according to the holding movement of the pair of holding arms 2, and resists this bending. The holding portions 1 are configured to be urged in a direction away from each other by the return elasticity. That is, the elastic hinge member 4 itself is configured to function as the urging portion 3.

  More specifically, the hinge member 4 is integrally formed with a C-shaped plate-shaped member as shown in FIGS. U-shaped insertion holes 6 corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the holding arm 2 are provided at both left and right positions, and the insertion holes 6 are provided at both ends of the hinge member 4 facing the openings. A flat contact surface portion 21 is provided (integrally formed) with which the outer surface near the base end portion of the holding arm 2 inserted into the contact surface portion 21 is formed (integrally formed). 22 are provided (integrally formed).

  The connection structure of the holding arm 2 to the hinge member 4 is such that the base end of one holding arm 2 is inserted through the through hole 6 on the left side of the hinge member 4 so that the base end of the one holding arm 2 is closer to the base end. The outer side surface is brought into contact with the contact surface portion 21 at the left end of the hinge member 4, and the fitting convex portion 22 of the contact surface portion 21 is provided on the outer surface near the base end portion of the holding arm 2 (through-formed). ), The one holding arm 2 is inserted and connected to the hinge member 4, and the base end portion of the other holding arm 2 is inserted into the right insertion hole 6 of the hinge member 4. The outer surface near the base end of the other holding arm 2 is brought into contact with the contact surface 21 at the right end of the hinge member 4, and the fitting projection 22 of the contact surface 21 is connected to the base end of the holding arm 2. The other holding arm 2 is inserted and connected to the hinge member 4 by being fitted into the fitting hole 23 provided (formed through) on the outer surface near the part. It is configured to be structured.

  In the present embodiment, the position where the insertion hole 6 is formed and the positional relationship between the contact surface portions 21 are set so that the holding portions 1 are separated from each other in a normal state, and the pair of holding arms 2 are movable. When the holding parts 1 are brought closer to each other, the hinge members 4 are moved so that the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 that are in contact with the contact surfaces 21 at the left and right ends of the hinge member 4 widen the opening. The holding member 1 is configured to be urged in a direction away from each other by the return elasticity of the bent hinge member 4 (so that the hinge member 4 functions as the urging portion 3). (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the hinge member 4 are simply inserted into the insertion hole 6 and the fitting protrusion 22 is fitted into the fitting hole 23 without the need for connecting means such as screwing. And can be easily assembled.

  Further, the holding portion 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that a holding member 5 made of synthetic resin is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2.

  Specifically, the sandwiching member 5 is fitted and attached to the concave streak portion 7 of the sandwiching arm 2 on the back side of a plate-like sandwiching plate portion 10 on the surface of which a plurality of slip ribs 9 are integrally formed. A possible mounting ridge 11 is integrally formed with a T-shaped cross section projecting in a direction orthogonal to the plate surface of the sandwiching plate portion 10.

  In addition, the mounting projections 11 of the sandwiching member 5 are provided with two fitting projections 13 on both sides of the mounting projections 11 on both sides thereof at intervals in the length direction of the mounting projections 11 (integrally formed). .

  The structure in which the holding member 5 is attached to the tip of the holding arm 2 corresponds to the fitting projection 13 while fitting the mounting ridge 11 of the holding member 5 into the recess 7 of the tip of the holding arm 2. Then, the fitting projections 13 are press-fitted into a plurality of tip end side fitting holes 12 (two on each side at the free end plate portions at the tip end portion of the holding arm 2) formed at the free end plate portions at the tip end portion of the holding arm 2. By being fitted, the pinching member 5 is fitted into the distal end portion of the pinching arm 2 in a retaining state (see FIG. 3). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the pinching member 5 is to be fitted into the concave ridge portion 7 at the distal end from the outside in the length direction of the pinching arm 2, but is orthogonal to the length direction of the pinching arm 2. May be fitted from the inside.

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the holding member 5 can be easily assembled by simply fitting the mounting ridge 11 of the holding member 5 into the concave ridge portion 7 of the holding arm 2 without the need for mounting means such as screwing. It is configured.

  Further, the holding member 5 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be detachably fitted and can be replaced or replaced. It may be configured so that it can be replaced and used depending on the use or the like.

  In this embodiment, a handle member 8 made of synthetic resin is provided on the outer side surface of the pair of holding arms 2 on the base end side.

  The handle members 8 are integrally formed with a pair of band-shaped members, and are provided on the inner sides facing each other on the outer side surface on the base end side of the holding arm 2 and at a position on the distal end side with respect to the hinge member 4. A plurality of (five in the drawings) locking projections 15 for press-fitting and locking into the plurality of halfway fitting holes 14 are formed at a plurality of locations (in the drawings, at intervals) in the length direction (front-back direction) of the handle member 8. (Five places), and the engaging projection 15 is press-fitted into the fitting hole 14 on the way, whereby the gripping member 8 is fitted to the opposing outer surfaces on the base end side of the pair of holding arms 2 on the way. (See FIG. 4).

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the handle member 8 are also simply fitted (press-fitted and locked) into the fitting projections 14 of the handle member 8 into the fitting holes 14 in the middle of the holding arm 2 without requiring attachment means such as screwing. It is configured so that it can be easily assembled.

  The gripping member 8 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be configured to be detachably fitted and replaceable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the separation distance between the holding portions 1 urged in the directions away from each other at the base end portions of the pair of holding arms 2 is set such that the contact portions 18 described below come into contact with each other. Accordingly, a stopper member 16 made of synthetic resin is provided so as to be held at an appropriate interval for easy holding operation.

  Specifically, the stopper member 16 includes a block-shaped insertion portion 17 that can be inserted into the concave ridge portion 7 of the holding arm 2, and an outer shape of the holding arm 2 that is one diameter larger than the insertion portion 17. A base end which is formed integrally with a block-shaped contact portion 18 which synchronizes with the base portion and which is formed on a free end plate portion of a base end portion of the holding arm 2 on an opposing surface of the insertion portion 17. A locking projection 20 for press-fitting and locking into the side fitting hole 19 is integrally formed, and the insertion projection 17 is inserted into the concave streak portion 7 so that the locking projection 20 is fitted into the base side fitting hole. The stopper member 16 is fitted into the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 by press-fitting the stopper member 19 (see FIG. 5). FIG. 5 shows a state in which the insertion portion 17 of the stopper member 16 is about to be fitted into the concave streak portion 7 at the base end from the outside in the lengthwise extension of the holding arm 2. May be fitted from the inside direction orthogonal to the length direction of the.

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the stopper member 16 can also be easily assembled by simply fitting the insertion portion 17 into the concave ridge portion 7 at the base end of the holding arm 2 without requiring attachment means such as screwing. It is configured.

  The stopper member 16 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be configured to be detachably fitted and replaceable.

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This embodiment is a case where the configuration of the hinge member 4 is different from that of the first embodiment.

  Specifically, the hinge member 4 of the present embodiment fits into the concave ridge portion 7 of the pair of holding arms 2 to guide the pair of holding arms 2 to move in a direction different from the direction in which the pair of holding arms 2 can move. A holding guide 24 for suppressing the movement of the pair of holding arms 2 is provided so that the holding guide 24 allows the pair of holding arms 2 to move smoothly.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a guide post 25 is provided in an upright state toward the opening of the hinge member 4 at an intermediate position between the left and right insertion holes 6 of the C-shaped hinge member 4. The guide columns 25 are provided on both left and right sides with the base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 inserted and connected to the left and right insertion holes 6.

  The guide column 25 is formed (integrally formed) in a cross shape in plan view with plate-like projections projecting in four directions on the front, rear, left and right sides of the hinge member 4. Are fitted in the concave ridges 7 of the pair of holding arms 2 disposed on the left and right of the guide column 25.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the left and right holding guides 24 fit into the fitting holes 23 of the pair of holding arms 2 to escape the fitting projections 22 protruding into the concave ridges 7. It is formed (integrally formed) in a shape having the escape recess 26.

  The left and right plate-shaped projecting pieces 24 are formed in a shape having front and rear plate thicknesses slightly smaller than the width dimension of the concave ridge portion 7 of the pair of holding arms 2, whereby the left and right plate-shaped projecting pieces 24 form The pair of holding arms 2 move in a direction different from the holding movement (for example, a direction orthogonal to the holding movement direction). It is configured to function as the sandwiching guide 24 that is to be abutted and suppressed.

  Other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and a specific configuration of each component can be appropriately designed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nipping part 2 Nipping arm 3 Urging part 4 Hinge member 5 Nipping member 6 Insertion hole 7 Recessed part 8 Handle member
24 Nipping guide A Tongue

  The present invention relates to tongs used for picking up trash and the like.

  As tongs used for picking up trash, etc., one band-shaped metal plate is bent and formed into a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and both ends thereof are configured as a holding portion, and a holding portion is provided. There is a configuration in which the folded portion on the opposite side is configured to function as an urging portion that urges the holding portions at the opposite end portions in directions away from each other (exhibiting a return elasticity) ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Registered Utility Model No. 3146812

  In this kind of tongue, stainless steel is used as a constituent material so that a sufficient biasing force can be obtained at the folded portion.

  However, stainless steel tongs have a disadvantage that they are not suitable for use in long-time cleaning work or the like because they are relatively heavy.

  The present invention is intended to solve such problems of the conventional tongs and to provide a tong that is lightweight, has excellent handleability, and is not difficult to work for a long time.

  The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 having a holding portion 1 at the distal end are connected to each other to form a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and the holding portions 1 are attached in a direction away from each other. In the tongue A provided with a biasing portion 3 for biasing, the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member 4 made of an elastic synthetic resin. The hinge member 4 is provided in a state of being bridged between the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2, and the hinge member 4 is configured to bend and deform in accordance with the holding movement of the pair of holding arms 2. together, the hinge member 4 is configured as a said urging portion 3 is configured to urge return occurs by the return elastically by bending deformation in accordance with the clamping movable hinge member 4, the clamping unit 1, The aluminum Ltd. or the distal end of the aluminum alloy of the pair of clamping Jiude 2, it relates to a tongue, characterized in that the synthetic resin scissors member 5 is constituted is attached.

Further, the hinge member 4 through holes 6 are provided in, by the base end portions of the pair of clamping Jiude 2 is inserted connected to the insertion hole 6, the hinge member 4 at the proximal end of the pair of clamping Jiude 2 2. The tongue according to claim 1, wherein the hinge member is provided in a state of being bridged between the parts, and the hinge member is configured to be flexibly deformed and movable in accordance with the holding movement of the pair of holding arms. It is.

The pair of holding arms 2 are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and are provided with a concave ridge portion 7 whose inner side is an opening side in the length direction. of the grooves 7, which relates to a tongue according to any one of claims 1, 2, characterized in that the scissors members 5 are fitted mounting.

The pair of holding arms 2 are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and are provided with a concave ridge portion 7 whose inner side is an opening side in the length direction. fitted to ridges 7 as well as guide the clamping movable pair of clamping Jiude 2, the pair of movable clamping Jiude 2 in a direction different from the clamping movable suppressing sandwiching guide 24 provided on the hinge member 4 The tongue according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

  The handle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a handle member (8) made of synthetic resin is attached to a base end side of the pair of holding arms (2). .

As described above, since the tongue is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a synthetic resin, the present invention is lighter and easier to handle than a conventional stainless steel product, and the pair of holding arms are made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. yet in, the synthetic resin of the hinge member, to urge the clamping portions in a direction away from each other it is possible to obtain sufficient urging force (restoring bullet resistance), the material to be clamped to the distal end of the Kyojiude A configuration in which a pinching portion that is easy to pinch is provided can be designed and realized easily.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the base end of the holding arm made of aluminum or aluminum alloy can be easily connected simply by inserting the base end into the hinge member without requiring an attachment structure such as a screw. A more practical tongue which can easily design and realize the configuration of an urging portion (hinge member) for urging the portions in directions away from each other is provided.

In the invention of claim 3, wherein the configuration of the tongue that more excellent in practicality can be easily attached to member sandwiching the tip of the clamping Jiude one pair.

  Further, in the invention according to the fourth aspect, the pair of holding arms can be easily and stably held and moved, and the movement of the pair of holding arms in a direction different from the direction of the holding movement can be further reduced. The tongue has an excellent configuration.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, the gripping member can be easily gripped and gripped, and the gripping member made of synthetic resin is lightweight and hardly causes an increase in weight. And tongs.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a connection structure between a holding arm and a hinge member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a pinching member is attached to a pinching arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a handle member is attached to a holding arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged exploded perspective view showing a structure in which a stopper member is attached to a holding arm according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a hinge member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged front view of a connection structure of a holding arm and a hinge member according to a second embodiment, with a portion cut away.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to the drawings, showing the operation of the present invention.

  In the tongue A of the present invention, the base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin having elasticity. The holding portion 1 is configured as a biasing portion 3 for biasing the holding portions 1 at the distal ends of the holding arms 2 in directions away from each other, and the holding portion 1 is made of a synthetic resin at the distal ends of the pair of holding arms 2. Is provided.

  That is, the tongue A of the present invention, which is composed of lightweight aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a lightweight synthetic resin, can be lighter in weight and easier to handle as compared with a conventional stainless steel product, and can be used for a long period of time such as dust picking work. It is hard to suffer even if used in

  The hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin can be easily designed and realized to have a sufficient urging force (return elasticity) for urging the holding portions 1 in directions away from each other.

  Further, the holding portion 1 in which a holding member 5 made of a synthetic resin is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2 is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. Can be simply designed and realized, which can satisfactorily clamp the object to be clamped, as compared with the case of integrally molding.

  First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the tongue A of the present embodiment has a V-shaped body (U) in which base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 having a holding portion 1 at a distal end are connected to each other via a hinge member 4. And a biasing portion 3 for biasing the holding portions 1 in directions away from each other to the hinge member 4.

Further, in the present embodiment, the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member 4 made of synthetic resin having elasticity. The hinge member 4 is provided in a state of being bridged between the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 so that the hinge member 4 is bent and deformed in accordance with the holding movement of the pair of holding arms 2. The hinge member 4 is configured as the biasing portion 3 so that a return bias is generated by return elasticity due to bending deformation according to the gripping movement, and the gripping portion 1 is made of the aluminum or aluminum alloy. A pair of holding members 5 made of synthetic resin are attached to the distal ends of the pair of holding arms 2.

  Specifically, the holding arm 2 of the present embodiment is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and is formed of two equal-length rods having a U-shaped cross section. A portion 7 is provided, and the two holding arms 2 are connected to the hinge member 4 so as to face each other such that the opening sides of the respective concave streak portions 7 are inside.

The hinge member 4 of the present embodiment is made of an elastic synthetic resin, and has two insertion holes 6 at the left and right, and the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 are inserted and connected to the left and right insertion holes 6. As a result, the hinge member 4 is provided in a state of being bridged between the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2, and the hinge member 4 bends ( moves ) in accordance with the holding movement of the pair of holding arms 2. The holding portions 1 are configured to be urged in directions in which the holding portions 1 are separated from each other by a return elasticity that opposes the above. That is, the elastic hinge member 4 itself is configured to function as the urging portion 3.

  More specifically, the hinge member 4 is integrally formed with a C-shaped plate-shaped member as shown in FIGS. U-shaped insertion holes 6 corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the holding arm 2 are provided at both left and right positions, and the insertion holes 6 are provided at both ends of the hinge member 4 facing the openings. A flat contact surface portion 21 is provided (integrally formed) with which the outer surface near the base end portion of the holding arm 2 inserted into the contact surface portion 21 is formed (integrally formed). 22 are provided (integrally formed).

  The connection structure of the holding arm 2 to the hinge member 4 is such that the base end of one holding arm 2 is inserted through the through hole 6 on the left side of the hinge member 4 so that the base end of the one holding arm 2 is closer to the base end. The outer side surface is brought into contact with the contact surface portion 21 at the left end of the hinge member 4, and the fitting convex portion 22 of the contact surface portion 21 is provided on the outer surface near the base end portion of the holding arm 2 (through-formed). ), The one holding arm 2 is inserted and connected to the hinge member 4, and the base end portion of the other holding arm 2 is inserted into the right insertion hole 6 of the hinge member 4. The outer surface near the base end of the other holding arm 2 is brought into contact with the contact surface 21 at the right end of the hinge member 4, and the fitting projection 22 of the contact surface 21 is connected to the base end of the holding arm 2. The other holding arm 2 is inserted and connected to the hinge member 4 by being fitted into the fitting hole 23 provided (formed through) on the outer surface near the part. It is configured to be structured.

In the present embodiment, the position where the insertion hole 6 is formed and the positional relationship between the contact surface portions 21 are set so that the holding portions 1 are separated from each other in a normal state, and the pair of holding arms 2 are movable. When the holding parts 1 are brought closer to each other, the hinge members 4 are moved so that the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 that are in contact with the contact surfaces 21 at the left and right ends of the hinge member 4 widen the opening. The holding member 1 is configured to be urged to return in a direction away from each other by the returning elasticity of the bent hinge member 4 (so that the hinge member 4 functions as the urging portion 3). (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the hinge member 4 are simply inserted into the insertion hole 6 and the fitting protrusion 22 is fitted into the fitting hole 23 without the need for connecting means such as screwing. And can be easily assembled.

  Further, the holding portion 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that a holding member 5 made of synthetic resin is attached to the tip of the pair of holding arms 2.

  Specifically, the sandwiching member 5 is fitted and attached to the concave streak portion 7 of the sandwiching arm 2 on the back side of a plate-like sandwiching plate portion 10 on the surface of which a plurality of slip ribs 9 are integrally formed. A possible mounting ridge 11 is integrally formed with a T-shaped cross section projecting in a direction orthogonal to the plate surface of the sandwiching plate portion 10.

  In addition, the mounting projections 11 of the sandwiching member 5 are provided with two fitting projections 13 on both sides of the mounting projections 11 on both sides thereof at intervals in the length direction of the mounting projections 11 (integrally formed). .

  The structure in which the holding member 5 is attached to the tip of the holding arm 2 corresponds to the fitting projection 13 while fitting the mounting ridge 11 of the holding member 5 into the recess 7 of the tip of the holding arm 2. Then, the fitting projections 13 are press-fitted into a plurality of tip end side fitting holes 12 (two on each side at the free end plate portions at the tip end portion of the holding arm 2) formed at the free end plate portions at the tip end portion of the holding arm 2. By being fitted, the holding member 5 is fitted in the tip end of the holding arm 2 in a state where the holding member 5 cannot be pulled out (see FIG. 3). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the pinching member 5 is to be fitted into the concave ridge portion 7 at the distal end from the outside in the length direction of the pinching arm 2, but is orthogonal to the length direction of the pinching arm 2. May be fitted from the inside.

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the holding member 5 can be easily assembled by simply fitting the mounting ridge 11 of the holding member 5 into the concave ridge portion 7 of the holding arm 2 without the need for mounting means such as screwing. It is configured.

  Further, the holding member 5 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be detachably fitted and can be replaced or replaced. It may be configured so that it can be replaced and used depending on the use or the like.

  In this embodiment, a handle member 8 made of synthetic resin is provided on the outer surface of the pair of holding arms 2 on the base end side.

  The handle members 8 are integrally formed with a pair of band-shaped members, and are provided on the inner sides facing each other on the outer side surface on the base end side of the holding arm 2 and at a position on the distal end side with respect to the hinge member 4. A plurality of (five in the drawings) locking projections 15 for press-fitting and locking into the plurality of halfway fitting holes 14 are formed at a plurality of locations (in the drawings, at intervals) in the length direction (front-back direction) of the handle member 8. (Five places), and the engaging projection 15 is press-fitted into the fitting hole 14 on the way, whereby the gripping member 8 is fitted to the opposing outer surfaces on the base end side of the pair of holding arms 2 on the way. (See FIG. 4).

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the handle member 8 are also simply fitted (press-fitted and locked) into the fitting projections 14 of the handle member 8 into the fitting holes 14 in the middle of the holding arm 2 without requiring attachment means such as screwing. It is configured so that it can be easily assembled.

  The gripping member 8 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be configured to be detachably fitted and replaceable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the separation distance between the holding portions 1 urged in the directions away from each other at the base end portions of the pair of holding arms 2 is set such that the contact portions 18 described below come into contact with each other. Accordingly, a stopper member 16 made of a synthetic resin, which is held at an appropriate interval for easy holding operation, is additionally provided.

  Specifically, the stopper member 16 includes a block-shaped insertion portion 17 that can be inserted into the concave ridge portion 7 of the holding arm 2, and an outer shape of the holding arm 2 that is one diameter larger than the insertion portion 17. A base end which is formed integrally with a block-shaped contact portion 18 which synchronizes with the base portion and which is formed on a free end plate portion of a base end portion of the holding arm 2 on an opposing surface of the insertion portion 17. A locking projection 20 for press-fitting and locking into the side fitting hole 19 is integrally formed, and the insertion projection 17 is inserted into the concave streak portion 7 so that the locking projection 20 is fitted into the base side fitting hole. The stopper member 16 is fitted into the base ends of the pair of holding arms 2 by press-fitting the stopper member 19 (see FIG. 5). FIG. 5 shows a state in which the insertion portion 17 of the stopper member 16 is about to be fitted into the concave streak portion 7 at the base end from the outside in the lengthwise extension of the holding arm 2. May be fitted from the inside direction orthogonal to the length direction of the.

  That is, the holding arm 2 and the stopper member 16 can also be easily assembled by simply fitting the insertion portion 17 into the concave ridge portion 7 at the base end of the holding arm 2 without requiring attachment means such as screwing. It is configured.

  The stopper member 16 may be completely fixed to the holding arm 2 by using an adhesive or the like, or may be configured to be detachably fitted and replaceable.

  A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This embodiment is a case where the configuration of the hinge member 4 is different from that of the first embodiment.

  Specifically, the hinge member 4 of the present embodiment fits into the concave ridge portion 7 of the pair of holding arms 2 to guide the pair of holding arms 2 to move in a direction different from the direction in which the pair of holding arms 2 can move. A holding guide 24 for suppressing the movement of the pair of holding arms 2 is provided so that the holding guide 24 allows the pair of holding arms 2 to move smoothly.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a guide post 25 is provided in an upright state toward the opening of the hinge member 4 at an intermediate position between the left and right insertion holes 6 of the C-shaped hinge member 4. The guide columns 25 are provided on both left and right sides with the base ends of a pair of holding arms 2 inserted and connected to the left and right insertion holes 6.

  The guide column 25 is formed (integrally formed) in a cross shape in plan view with plate-like projections projecting in four directions on the front, rear, left and right sides of the hinge member 4. Of these, the plate-like projections 24 projecting left and right are formed. Are fitted in the concave ridges 7 of the pair of holding arms 2 disposed on the left and right sides of the guide column 25.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the left and right holding guides 24 fit into the fitting holes 23 of the pair of holding arms 2 to escape the fitting projections 22 protruding into the concave ridges 7. It is formed (integrally formed) in a shape having the escape recess 26.

  The left and right plate-shaped projecting pieces 24 are formed in a shape having front and rear plate thicknesses slightly smaller than the width dimension of the concave ridge portion 7 of the pair of holding arms 2, whereby the left and right plate-shaped projecting pieces 24 are paired. The pair of holding arms 2 move in a direction different from the holding movement (for example, a direction orthogonal to the holding movement direction). It is configured to function as the sandwiching guide 24 to be suppressed by abutting.

  Other configurations are the same as in the first embodiment.

  The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments, and the specific configuration of each component can be appropriately designed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nipping part 2 Nipping arm 3 Urging part 4 Hinge member 5 Nipping member 6 Insertion hole 7 Recessed part 8 Handle member
24 Nipping guide A Tongue

Claims (5)

  The base ends of a pair of holding arms each having a holding portion at the distal end are connected to each other to form a V-shaped or U-shaped body, and to bias the holding portions in directions away from each other. In the tongue provided with a biasing portion, the base ends of the pair of holding arms made of aluminum or aluminum alloy are connected via a hinge member made of synthetic resin having elasticity, and the hinge member is attached to the attachment member. A tongue configured as a biasing portion, wherein the holding portion is formed by attaching a holding member made of a synthetic resin to a distal end portion of the pair of holding arms.   An insertion hole is provided in the hinge member, and the base ends of the pair of holding arms are inserted and connected to the insertion hole, so that the hinge member is provided in a bridged state between the base ends of the pair of holding arms, 2. The tongue according to claim 1, wherein the hinge member is configured to bend and move in accordance with the movement of the pair of holding arms.   The pair of holding arms are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and provided with a recessed portion having an opening on the inside in the length direction, and a recessed portion at the distal end of the pair of holding arms. The tongue according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the holding member is fitted.   The pair of holding arms are each formed of a rod-shaped body having a U-shaped cross section, and provided with a concave portion having an opening on the inner side in the length direction, and fitted into the concave portion of the pair of holding arms. 2. The hinge member according to claim 1, wherein the hinge member is provided with a nipping guide for guiding the nipping movement of the pair of nipping arms and suppressing the movement of the pair of nipping arms in a direction different from the nipping movement. 4. The tongue according to any one of Items 3 to 3.   The tongue according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a handle member made of synthetic resin is attached to a base end side of the pair of holding arms.

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