JP2022074184A - Clipping tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a clipping tool that can be easily assembled.SOLUTION: A clipping tool 1 has a first clipping member 2 and a second clipping member 3 to be a pair with the first clipping member 2. The first clipping member 2 has a first clipping portion 4 on one end and a first knob portion 5 formed near the end different from the first clipping portion 4, a first engaging portion 7 formed in an intermediate region between the first clipping portion 4 and the first knob portion 5, and an energizing portion 6 formed near the first knob portion 5. The second clipping member 3 has a second clipping portion 8 formed at a position corresponding to the first clipping portion 4, a second knob portion 10 formed near the end different from the second knob portion 8, and a second engaging portion 11 to engage with the first engaging portion 7. When the first engaging portion 7 engages with the second engaging portion 11, the energizing portion 6 energizes so that the first knob portion 5 and the second knob portion 10 are separated from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a pinching tool technique.

Conventionally, there has been provided a clothespin that can be assembled by inserting a spring member bent into a U shape into a pair of narrow holding pieces (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-30870

The clothespin disclosed in Patent Document 1 is assembled by inserting a spring member into a gate portion formed in a pair of narrow holding pieces. Therefore, since it is necessary to insert the spring member, there is room for improvement in terms of improving work efficiency.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pinch that can be easily assembled in order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a sandwiching tool including a first sandwiching member, the first sandwiching member and a pair of the second sandwiching members, and the first sandwiching member has one end. The first pinch portion, the first grip portion formed in the vicinity of the end portion different from the first pinch portion, and the first engagement portion formed in the intermediate region between the first pinch portion and the first grip portion. The second pinching member includes a joining portion and an urging portion formed in the vicinity of the first pinching portion, and the second pinching member includes a second pinching portion formed at a position corresponding to the first pinching portion and the first pinching portion. 2 The second grip portion formed in the vicinity of the end portion different from the pinching portion and the second engaging portion formed at a position corresponding to the first engaging portion are provided, and the urging portion is the first. When the 1 engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged, the pinching tool is urged so that the first grip portion and the second grip portion are separated from each other.

According to the sandwiching tool in the present invention, it is possible to simplify the assembly process.

It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 1st holding member of the pinching tool in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the assembly of a pinch according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the usage mode of the pinch according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 1st holding member of the pinching tool in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 1st holding member of the pinching tool in 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation mode of the pinch according to 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 1st holding member of the pinching tool in the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the 2nd holding member of the pinching tool in the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the pinch according to 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the usage mode of the pinch according to 7th Embodiment of this invention.

As a result of diligent studies on the pinch, the present inventor has reached the following invention.

The pinch tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a pinch tool including a first pinch member, a first pinch member and a pair of second pinch members, and the first pinch member has a first pinch member at one end. The first pinching portion, the first gripping portion formed in the vicinity of the end portion different from the first pinching portion, the first engaging portion formed in the intermediate region between the first pinching portion and the first gripping portion, and the first The second pinching member is provided with an urging portion formed in the vicinity of the first pinching portion, and the second pinching member is formed in the vicinity of the second pinching portion formed at a position corresponding to the first pinching portion and the end portion different from the second pinching portion. The second grip portion formed in the above and the second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion are provided, and when the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged, the urging portion is provided. Is a configuration in which the first picking portion and the second picking portion are urged so as to be separated from each other.

With such a configuration, when the first pinching member and the second pinching member are engaged, the pinching tool is urged by the urging portion so that the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion are separated from each other. Since it can be used, it can be easily assembled.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member may be integrally formed.

With such a configuration, the process of assembling the sandwich can be made more efficient.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured to press the vicinity of the second knob portion.

With such a configuration, the first grip portion and the second grip portion are urged so as to be separated from each other, and the first pinched portion and the second pinched portion are in good contact with each other.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured to engage with an end portion different from the second pinching portion.

With such a configuration, the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion are satisfactorily urged so as to be separated from each other, so that the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion come into good contact with each other.

In the pinch tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinch portion is configured to have a longer lateral length than the first pinch portion, and the second pinch portion is laterally longer than the second pinch portion. The length may be long.

With such a configuration, the first sandwiching portion and the second sandwiching portion can satisfactorily hold a long object.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first engaging portion is arranged closer to the first pinching portion than the first gripping portion, and the second engaging portion is arranged closer to the first pinching portion than the second gripping portion. It may be arranged close to the portion.

With such a configuration, the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion can satisfactorily hold the object even with a small urging force.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member may further include a second urging portion for urging the first grip portion and the second grip portion so as to be separated from each other.

With such a configuration, the urging force that separates the first grip portion and the second grip portion becomes stronger, and the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion come into contact with each other to strongly hold the object. ..

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, when the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are engaged, the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion are in contact with each other in a first state and It may be configured to be operable in any of the second states of separation.

With such a configuration, it becomes possible to pinch or release the object.

In the sandwiching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion may be configured to be rotatably engaged.

With such a configuration, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion form a fulcrum, and when the first grip portion and the second grip portion are urged to separate from each other, the first pinching portion and the second pinching portion are held. It comes into contact with the portion, and it becomes possible to pinch the object.

In the pinch tool according to one aspect of the present invention, when the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion are pressed from the outside, the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion operate in a second state in which they are separated from each other. It may be configured as follows.

With such a configuration, when the first grip portion and the second grip portion are pressed from the outside by the user, the first pinched portion and the second pinched portion operate in a state of being separated from each other, and the object being held. It becomes possible to open things. Alternatively, it is possible to newly enter an object between the two and pinch it.

In the pinch tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion are in contact with each other when no pressing force is applied in the direction in which the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion are brought close to each other. It may be configured to be in contact with the first state.

With such a configuration, the first grip portion and the second grip portion are separated from each other, and the first pinch portion and the second pinch portion come into contact with each other to hold the object.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured to bend and press the second pinching member.

With such a configuration, it is possible to press the second holding member by utilizing the force that the urging portion tries to return to the original shape.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured to abut on the second knob portion.

With such a configuration, the urging portion can be urged by abutting on the second knob portion. When the urging portion is made of a material that can be flexed and pressed, the urging portion abuts on the second grip portion in a bent state so that the first grip portion and the second grip portion are separated from each other. It will be possible.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member may be configured to have a substantially linear cross-sectional view, and the first engaging portion may be configured to protrude.

With such a configuration, it becomes possible to simplify the manufacture of the first sandwiching member. As an example, when the first sandwiching member is manufactured by injection molding, the shape of the mold used for injection molding can be simplified.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the bending portion of the first holding member and increase the strength.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member may be configured to have a substantially linear cross-sectional view, and the second engaging portion may be configured to protrude.

With such a configuration, it becomes possible to simplify the manufacture of the second sandwiching member. As an example, when the second sandwiching member is manufactured by injection molding, the shape of the mold used for injection molding can be simplified.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the bending portion of the second sandwiching member and increase the strength.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member may be configured by gradually expanding from the first engaging portion toward the first pinching portion.

With such a configuration, the area where the first sandwiching portion abuts on the object is widened, so that the object can be satisfactorily held.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member may be configured by gradually expanding from the second engaging portion toward the second pinching portion.

With such a configuration, the area where the second sandwiching portion abuts on the object is widened, so that the object can be satisfactorily sandwiched.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member may be configured to form an outer edge with a linear resin.

With such a configuration, the weight of the pinch can be reduced.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member may be configured to form an outer edge with a linear resin.

With such a configuration, the weight of the pinch can be reduced.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured in a plate shape. Further, in the pinching tool which is one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured in a thin plate shape.

With such a configuration, when the urging portion bends and abuts on the second holding member, an urging force is generated. With such a configuration, the structure of the urging portion can be simplified.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be configured to point in the direction of the end portion where the second knob portion is arranged from the base end to the tip end.

With such a configuration, the urging portion can be urged so that the first grip portion and the second grip portion are separated from each other.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be rotatably engaged with the first pinching member at the base end.

With such a configuration, the urging portion can bring the tip of the urging portion into contact with the second holding member by rotating the base end.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member forming the outer edge with the linear resin may further include a reinforcing portion that retains the shape of the linear resin.

With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress deformation and breakage of the first holding member.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member forming the outer edge with the linear resin may further include a reinforcing portion that retains the shape of the linear resin.

With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress deformation and breakage of the second sandwiching member.

In the sandwiching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, both ends of the reinforcing portion may be configured to abut each other on the two sides of the outer edge.

With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily suppress deformation or breakage of the outer edges of the first sandwiching member and the second sandwiching member.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first pinching member is configured to be able to be flexed by human power, and the first engaging portion bends the first pinching member to form the second engaging portion. It may be configured to be engageable with.

Such a configuration simplifies the assembly work. With such a configuration, the engaged state between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion is maintained by the force that the first holding member tries to return to the original shape.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the second pinching member may further include a groove portion in which the tip of the urging portion is slidable.

With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion can be satisfactorily in contact with the second holding member, and the second holding member can be pressed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion from coming off from the second sandwiching member.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the groove portion may be formed in the second knob portion.

With such a configuration, the urging portion can satisfactorily press the second grip portion.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the groove portion has a first position where the tip of the urging portion abuts when the distance between the first grip portion and the second grip portion is maximum, and the first grip portion. The tip of the urging portion may be slidable between the position and the second position where the tip of the urging portion abuts when the distance between the urging portion and the second grip portion is minimized.

With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion slides in the groove portion. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion from coming off from the groove portion.

In the pinch tool according to one aspect of the present invention, even if the tip of the urging portion is configured to abut on the side surface of the groove portion at the second position where the distance between the first grip portion and the second grip portion is minimized. good.

With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion abuts on the side surface of the groove portion and stops at the second position. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion from coming off from the groove portion.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the urging portion may be formed between the end portion of the first engaging portion and the first gripping portion.

With such a configuration, the urging portion can urge the second grip portion to separate the first grip portion and the second grip portion from each other.

The pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first arm portion, a second arm portion facing the first arm, and a connecting portion for connecting the first arm portion and the second arm portion. The connecting portion is a pinching tool that urges the first arm portion and the second arm portion so as to be close to each other.

In such a configuration, it is possible to sandwich the object by allowing the object to enter between the first arm portion and the second arm portion.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the first arm portion, the second arm portion, and the connecting portion may be integrally formed in a U-shape in a plan view.

In such a configuration, by integrally forming the first arm portion, the second arm portion, and the connecting portion, it is possible to simplify the manufacturing process.

The pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a pinching tool that closes the opening of the bag body, and the first arm portion may further include a fastening portion that is locked to the upper end of the opening of the bag body.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the pinch from falling off from the bag body. With such a configuration, the pinch can satisfactorily close the opening of the bag body.

In the pinching tool according to one aspect of the present invention, the fastener may be configured to be hookable to the upper end of the opening of the bag body.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the pinch from falling off from the bag body. With such a configuration, it is possible to close the opening of the bag body and make it difficult to put the article into the bag body.

In the pinching tool which is one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of fastening portions may be formed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the pinching tool from falling off from the bag body.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

The pinching tool in the present invention broadly includes a pinching tool capable of holding an object. The pinching tool in the present invention may be a clothespin, a hair pinching tool, a document pinching tool, or the like, and does not limit the pinching object as long as it has a function of pinching the object. In the first embodiment, a sandwiching tool 1 capable of sandwiching an opening of a bag or a bag is illustrated.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the first embodiment. The sandwiching tool 1 includes a first sandwiching member 2, a first sandwiching member 2, and a pair of second sandwiching members 3. The first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are engaged with each other to form the sandwiching tool 1.

The first sandwiching member 2 is formed of resin, metal, wood, paper, or the like. The first sandwiching member 2 may be integrally formed of resin. As an example, the first holding member 2 may be manufactured by injection molding. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process of the sandwiching tool 1.

The first sandwiching member 2 includes a first sandwiching portion 4, a first gripping portion 5, and a first engaging portion 7. The first sandwiching portion 4 is a portion for sandwiching an object. The first sandwiching portion 4 is formed at one end of the first sandwiching member 2.

The first picking portion 5 is a portion that can be pressed by the user when using the pinching tool 1. The first picking portion 5 is formed in the vicinity of an end portion different from the end portion where the first pinching portion 4 is formed. The first grip portion 5 may be formed at an end portion different from the end portion where the first pinch portion 4 is formed.

The first engaging portion 7 is a portion that can be engaged with the second engaging portion 11 formed on the second sandwiching member 3. The first engaging portion 7 is formed in an intermediate region between the first sandwiching portion 4 and the first gripping portion 5.

The first sandwiching member 2 includes an urging portion 6. The urging portion 6 is a portion for urging the first picking portion 5 and the second picking portion 10 so as to be separated from each other. The urging portion 6 is formed in the vicinity of the first picking portion 5.

Preferably, the urging portion 6 may be formed in an intermediate region between the first engaging portion 7 and the first gripping portion 5. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can urge the second holding member 3 so that the first gripping portion 5 and the second gripping portion 10 are separated from each other.

The urging portion 6 may be formed of an elastic material such as resin or rubber, or may be formed of paper or the like.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the urging portion 6 is formed on a surface facing the second sandwiching member 3 when viewed from the front, which is formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y. The urging portion 6 may be formed on a surface of the first gripping portion 5 facing the second holding member 3 when viewed from the front, which is formed by the vertical direction x and the lateral direction y. In the illustrated example, the urging portion 6 presses the second sandwiching member 3. With such a configuration, the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 of the second sandwiching member 3 are urged so as to be separated from each other.

The second sandwiching member 3 includes a second sandwiching portion 8, a second gripping portion 10, and a second engaging portion 11. The second sandwiching portion 8 is formed at a position corresponding to the first sandwiching portion 4 in the first sandwiching member 2. The second sandwiching portion 8 can hold an object by being urged in a direction of contact with the first sandwiching portion 4.

The second picking portion 10 is a portion that can be pressed by the user when using the pinching tool 1. The second pinching portion 10 is formed in the vicinity of an end portion different from that of the second pinching portion 8. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the second grip portion 10 is formed at a position facing the first grip portion 5. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can urge the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 to be separated from each other by pressing the second grip portion 10.

The second engaging portion 11 is a portion that engages with the first engaging portion 7. The second engaging portion 11 is formed in an intermediate region between the second sandwiching portion 8 and the second gripping portion 10. With such a configuration, when the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are engaged, the urging portion 6 urges the first gripping portion 5 and the second gripping portion 10 so as to be separated from each other. And the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 are close to each other so that the object can be pinched.

By providing such a configuration, the sandwiching tool 1 can be used when the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other. Therefore, the sandwiching tool 1 can be easily assembled.

The first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 may be rotatably engaged with each other. With such a configuration, when the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 form a fulcrum and the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are urged to separate from each other, the first The sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 are close to each other so that the object can be sandwiched. As an example, the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are rotatably engaged so as to form a rotation axis in the lateral direction y.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the pinch 1 seen from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z. In the first embodiment, the urging portion 6 has a base end integrally formed with the first holding member 2.

The urging portion 6 is arranged between the first engaging portion 7 and the first gripping portion 5. The urging portion 6 has a base end formed between the first engaging portion 7 and the first gripping portion 5. The urging portion 6 is formed so as to project in the direction of the second sandwiching member 3.

The urging portion 6 may be configured to point in the direction of the end portion of the second grip portion 10 from the base end to the tip end. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can be urged so that the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion are separated from each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the urging portion 6 has a proximal end in the vicinity of the first picking portion 5. The urging portion 6 is directed toward the second grip portion 10 of the second holding member 3. The urging portion 6 may be oriented in the upward direction opened by the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10.

The tip of the urging portion 6 presses the vicinity of the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are urged so as to be separated from each other, and the first pinch portion 4 and the second pinch portion 8 are in good contact with each other.

The urging portion 6 may be configured to bend and press the second sandwiching member 3. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can satisfactorily press the second sandwiching member 3.

In the first embodiment, the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 may be rotatably engaged with each other. With such a configuration, the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other to form a fulcrum. Then, when the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are urged to separate from each other, the first pinch portion 4 and the second pinch portion 8 come into contact with each other, and the object can be pinched.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, when viewed from the side surface, the first engaging portion 7 to the first grip portion 5 are oriented in a direction away from the second holding member 3. Similarly, from the second engaging portion 11 to the second grip portion 10, the direction is directed away from the first holding member 2.

Next, the configuration of the first holding member 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first sandwiching member 2 in the first embodiment. The urging portion 6 may be configured in a plate shape. With such a configuration, when the urging portion 6 bends and abuts on the second sandwiching member 3, an urging force is generated. With such a configuration, the structure of the urging portion 6 can be simplified.

Preferably, the urging portion 6 may be configured in a thin plate shape. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 is more likely to bend. The urging portion 6 has a base end portion in contact with the first sandwiching member 2, and both are integrally formed. With such a configuration, the work of assembling the sandwiching tool 1 can be simplified. Unlike this, the urging portion 6 may be detachably arranged on the first holding member 2.

The urging portion 6 may be directed diagonally upward from the base end to the tip end. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 is inclined and abuts on the second sandwiching member 3. The urging portion 6 is inclined and abuts against the second sandwiching member 3, so that the urging portion 6 is easily bent. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 bends satisfactorily and can urge the second holding member 3.

The first engaging portion 7 is formed in an intermediate region between the first sandwiching portion 4 and the first gripping portion 5. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first engaging portion 7 is formed substantially in the middle between the end portion where the first sandwiching portion 4 is formed and the end portion where the first gripping portion 5 is formed.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first engaging portion 7 is formed so as to project in a direction facing the second sandwiching member 3. The first engaging portion 7 includes a convex portion that engages with the second engaging portion 11. The convex portion of the first engaging portion 7 rotatably engages with the second engaging portion 11.

Unlike the case shown in FIG. 3, the first engaging portion 7 may be formed in the recess formed in the first holding member 2.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first sandwiching member 2 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y. The first sandwiching member 2 is configured in a plate shape having a curved portion in the vertical direction x. With such a configuration, the shape of the mold can be simplified, for example, in the case of manufacturing by injection molding.

Next, the configuration of the second sandwiching member 3 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second sandwiching member 3 in the first embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the second sandwiching member 3 is formed to have substantially the same length in the lateral direction y. The second sandwiching member 3 is configured in a plate shape having a curved portion corresponding to the first sandwiching member 2 in the vertical direction x. With such a configuration, the shape of the mold can be simplified, for example, in the case of manufacturing by injection molding.

The second engaging portion 11 is formed in an intermediate region between the second sandwiching portion 8 and the second gripping portion 10. In the example shown in FIG. 4, a recess is formed substantially in the middle of the second sandwiching member 3 in the vertical direction x, and the second engaging portion 11 is arranged in the recess.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the second engaging portion 11 has a groove-like shape that engages with the first engaging portion 7. The second engaging portion 11 may be configured in a groove shape in which the upper side is open. With such a configuration, in the assembling work, the first engaging member 7 is moved from the upper side to the lower side to engage with the second engaging portion 11, so that the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are engaged with each other. Can be engaged. This makes the assembly work more efficient.

Next, an example of the procedure for assembling the sandwiching tool 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an assembly procedure of the sandwiching tool 1 in the first embodiment. The first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are engaged with each other so as to face each other.

The first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other when viewed from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the first holding member 2 is moved downward, and the first engaging portion 7 is engaged with the second engaging portion 11 in the second holding member 3 waiting below.

The urging portion 6 may project in a direction facing the second sandwiching member 3 when viewed from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z. With such a configuration, when the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are engaged, the tip of the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the second sandwiching member 3 and the second sandwiching member 3 can be pressed satisfactorily. Will be.

The urging portion 6 may be configured to face the second sandwiching member 3 and face diagonally upward from the base end to the tip end. With such a configuration, when the first holding member 2 is moved downward and engaged with the second holding member 3, the urging portion 6 can smoothly abut on the second holding member 3. Further, with such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can bend and abut on the second sandwiching member 3.

When the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are rotatably engaged, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other. That is, when the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged, the urging portion 6 presses the vicinity of the second grip portion 10 or the second grip portion 10. Then, the second pinching portion 8 formed on the opposite side of the second gripping portion 10 across the second engaging portion 11 is urged so as to be close to the first pinching portion 4 and hits the first pinching portion 4. Contact.

When the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 engage with each other, the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 can rotate about a rotation axis formed along the lateral direction y. Engage. When the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 are in either a state of being in contact with each other or a state of being separated from each other. It becomes operational.

With such a configuration, when the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other, the object can be sandwiched. When the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 operate in a state of being separated from each other, the object can be released.

When the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are pressed from the outside, the first pinch portion 4 and the second pinch portion 8 operate in a state of being separated from each other. When the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 are pressed from the outside by the user, the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 operate in a state of being separated from each other, so that the object to be sandwiched is held. It becomes possible to release things. Alternatively, a new object can be inserted and sandwiched between the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 which are separated from each other.

The first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 may be configured to be in contact with each other when the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 are not pressed in a direction in which they are brought close to each other. .. When the user does not apply a pressing force in the direction in which the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are brought close to each other, the urging portion 6 presses the second gripping member 3 to press the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 5. 2 Encourage the knobs 10 to separate from each other. As a result, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other.

The urging portion 6 may press the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 presses the second grip portion 10 so that the second grip portion 10 is satisfactorily urged away from the first grip portion 5.

The urging portion 6 may be configured to bend and press the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, the second picking portion 10 is satisfactorily urged away from the first picking portion 5.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the usage mode of the sandwiching tool 1 in the first embodiment. As an example of the usage mode of the sandwiching tool 1, the opening of a bag or a bag may be closed. In the state before being used by the user, the pinching tool 1 is urged by the urging portion 6 so that the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 are separated from each other, whereby the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 4 and the second are used. It is in contact with the sandwiched portion 8.

When the pinching tool 1 is used by the user, the user presses the first picking portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 from the outside of both so as to be close to each other. When the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are close to each other, the first pinch portion 4 and the second pinch portion 8 operate in a state of being separated from each other from the state of being in contact with each other.

In a state where the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 are separated from each other, the user can apply the outer circumference of the opening of the bag or bag, which is the object to be pinched, to the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8. Let it enter in between. Then, the pressing from the outside of the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 is stopped, and the first grip portion and the second grip portion 10 are urged to be separated from each other by the urging portion 6 again. The first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 operate in the direction of contact with each other. As a result, the opening of the bag or bag is sandwiched between the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8, and the opening is closed.

Since the urging portion 6 presses the second holding member 3, the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are used unless a pressing force is applied from the outside of the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10. Are urged to move away from each other. Then, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 are urged to come into contact with each other, and the opening is continuously closed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the urging portion 6 is detachably attached to / or both of the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the second embodiment.

The urging portion 6 may be detachably attached to / or both of the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the urging portion 6 is formed in the shape of a flexible thin plate. Seen from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z, the urging portion 6 is curved upward and attached to the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 to urge them. When a pressing force from the outside is applied to the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 by bending upward, the urging portion 6 is released in the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. It bends in the direction of the end. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the bent urging portion 6 from being sandwiched between the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3.

The urging portion 6 may be curved downward and attached to the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. When a pressing force from the outside is applied to the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 by bending downward, the urging portion 6 engages with the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11. It bends in the matching direction. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 in a bent state is sandwiched between the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3, so that the first gripping portion 5 and the first gripping portion 5 resist the pressing force from the outside. It is possible to secure a predetermined distance from the second picking portion 10.

The urging portion 6 may be flexed and mounted when it is mounted on the second holding member 3. In such a configuration, the restoring force of the urging portion 6 urges the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 in a direction away from each other.

The urging portion 6 may be detachably attached to the second holding member 3. The second grip portion 10 may be provided with a member that engages with the urging portion 6 on the surface facing the first grip portion 5. With such a configuration, the first pinching member 2 and the second pinching member 3 can be urged by engaging the urging portion 6 with the second gripping portion 10.

Preferably, the second grip portion 10 may be provided with members engaging with the urging portion 6 at a plurality of different positions. As an example, a member that engages with the urging portion 6 is provided at a plurality of positions different from each other in the vertical direction x. The user can adjust the degree of curvature of the urging portion 6 by engaging the urging portion 6 with a member at a desired position among the plurality of members.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first sandwiching member 2 in the second embodiment. The urging portion 6 is integrally formed so as to project in the direction facing the second holding member 3 in the first holding member 2. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the assembly process of the sandwiching tool 1.

Unlike this, the urging portion 6 may be detachably attached to the first holding member 2. With such a configuration, the shape in the case of molding the first sandwiching member 2 is simplified.

As shown in the example of FIG. 8, the urging portion 6 may be formed on the surface of the first gripping portion 5 facing the second holding member 3. The urging portion 6 may be configured in a thin plate shape. The urging portion 6 may be formed so as to be able to bend upward and bend. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can bend and press the second sandwiching member 3. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can be urged so as to separate the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 from each other by a force trying to return to the flat plate shape.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 8, the urging portion 6 may be formed by bending downward and bending. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the curved urging portion 6 from entering the end portion opened by the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3.

The urging portion 6 may be configured to be long in the horizontal direction y or may be long in the vertical direction x. When the urging portion 6 is configured to be long in the lateral direction y, the restoring force of the urging portion 6 becomes stronger, and the force of holding the object can be strengthened by the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8. Become. When the urging portion 6 is configured to be long in the vertical direction x, the urging portion 6 can be flexed more flexibly.

In the second embodiment, the urging portion 6 includes a locking hole 16 corresponding to the locking portion 18 formed in the second sandwiching member 3. The locking hole 16 is a hole formed in the urging portion 6 and is a hole capable of locking the locking portion 18. The locking hole 16 is formed in the vicinity of the end portion of the urging portion 6. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can be easily engaged with the second sandwiching member 3.

The locking holes 16 may be formed at a plurality of different positions in the urging portion 6. As an example, the locking holes 16 may be formed at predetermined distances from the tip end of the urging portion 6 toward the base end. With such a configuration, the user can lock the locking portion 18 in the locking hole 16 at a desired position and adjust the degree of curvature of the urging portion 6. In such a configuration, the user can adjust the pressing force of the urging portion 6 against the second holding member 3 by locking the locking portion 18 in the locking hole 16 at a desired position.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second sandwiching member 3 in the second embodiment. The second sandwiching member 3 includes a locking portion 18 for locking the urging portion 6. In the illustrated example, the locking portion 18 is configured to project like a hook, but is not limited thereto. The locking portion 18 may be in the shape of a protruding thin plate as long as it is configured to be locked in the locking hole 16 formed in the urging portion 6.

The second grip portion 10 may further include a locking portion 18 on a surface facing the first sandwiching member 2. With such a configuration, when the locking portion 18 is locked in the locking hole 16 formed in the urging portion 6, the urging portion 6 presses the second knob portion 10. As a result, the second picking portion 10 is urged to move away from the first picking portion 5.

When the locking portion 18 is locked in the locking hole 16, the urging portion 6 bends and comes into contact with the second holding member 3. When the locking portion 18 is locked in the locking hole 16, the urging portion 6 may bend and come into contact with the second grip portion 10.

When the locking portion 18 is locked in the locking hole 16, the user bends and bends the urging portion 6 to lock it. As an example, the urging portion 6 is curved upward or downward and is locked to the locking portion 18. With such a configuration, the second holding member 3 is pressed by the curved urging portion 6. With such a configuration, the second grip portion 10 is pressed by the curved urging portion 6.

The locking portion 18 may be formed at a plurality of different positions on the second sandwiching member 3. As an example, the locking portion 18 may be formed at a plurality of different height positions in the vertical direction x. With such a configuration, the user can lock the locking hole 16 to the desired locking portion 18 and adjust the degree of curvature of the urging portion 6. In such a configuration, the user can adjust the pressing force of the urging portion 6 against the second holding member 3 by locking the locking portion 18 at a desired position to the locking hole 16.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second sandwiching member 3 which is different from the example shown in FIG. The second sandwiching member 3 may include a second urging portion 20 for urging the first sandwiching member 2. With such a configuration, the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are urged to separate from each other.

The second urging portion 20 may urge the first picking portion 5 and the second picking portion 10 so as to be separated from each other. With such a configuration, the urging force that separates the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 becomes stronger, and the first pinch portion 4 and the second pinch portion 8 come into contact with each other to strongly hold the object. Is possible.

The second urging portion 20 may be formed so as to project in a direction facing the first holding member 2. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the second urging portion 20 is formed below the second picking portion 10 in the vertical direction x.

The second urging portion 20 may be curved in a direction different from the direction in which the urging portion 6 is curved facing the urging portion 6, and the tip thereof may abut on the first holding member 2. For example, when the urging portion 6 bends upward and the tip abuts on the second holding member 3, the second urging portion 20 bends downward and the tip abuts on the first holding member 2. With such a configuration, the second urging portion 20 can be satisfactorily urged so that the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are separated from each other in combination with the urging portion 6.

The second urging portion 20 may be formed in a thin plate shape. The second urging unit 20 may be configured to have substantially the same length in the lateral direction y as the urging unit 6. The second urging portion 20 may be configured in a shape different from that of the urging portion 6. The second urging portion 20 may be arranged so as not to come into contact with the urging portion 6 when the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 engage with each other. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 and the second urging portion 20 can be urged so that the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are separated from each other without being hindered from each other.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the first sandwiching member 2 and / or the second sandwiching member 3 are configured in a frame shape having a front view opening. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the third embodiment.

The first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 may each be configured in a frame shape having a front view opening. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are formed in a frame shape surrounding the periphery of the opening when viewed from the front formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y. With such a configuration, the sandwiching tool 1 can be reduced in weight.

The first sandwiching member 2 forming the frame-shaped outer edge may further include a reinforcing portion 22. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the shape of the outer edge and suppress deformation and breakage. Both ends of the reinforcing portion 22 may abut on the two sides of the outer edge of the first holding member 2, respectively. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the shape of the outer edge well.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the first sandwiching member 2 is formed in the vicinity of the middle in the vertical direction x along the horizontal direction y. The reinforcing portion 22 abuts on each of the two opposing sides at the outer edge. This makes it possible to resist the force applied to the first sandwiching member 2 from the lateral direction y.

The second sandwiching member 3 forming the frame-shaped outer edge may further include a reinforcing portion 22. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the shape of the outer edge and suppress deformation and breakage. Both ends of the reinforcing portion 22 may abut on the two sides of the outer edge of the second sandwiching member 3, respectively. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the shape of the outer edge well.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 11, the reinforcing portion 22 may be configured to abut on each of the two adjacent sides at the outer edge. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the shape of the outer edge well. With such a configuration, it is possible to withstand a force applied from either the vertical direction x or the horizontal direction y.

The urging portion 6 may be formed in contact with the ends of the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10, respectively. With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily urge the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 so as to be separated from each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the urging portion 6 curves upward and comes into contact with the ends of the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10, respectively. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 satisfactorily urges the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 so as to be separated from each other.

The urging portion 6 may be integrally formed with the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of parts.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the scissors 1 before being assembled in the third embodiment. In the illustrated example, the urging portion 6 has opposite ends formed continuously on the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3, respectively. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the assembling work of the sandwiching tool 1.

The urging portion 6 may be formed continuously from the first picking portion 5. The urging portion 6 may be formed in the shape of a flexible thin plate. The urging portion 6 may be made of an elastic material such as resin, rubber, or paper.

The urging portion 6 may abut on the second grip portion 10 on the side facing the side that abuts on the first grip portion 5. The urging portion 6 may be formed continuously from the second picking portion 10.

In the illustrated example, when assembling the pinching tool 1, the first pinching member 2 is brought close to the second pinching member 3 by bending the urging portion 6 along the direction F. Then, the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other. As described above, the assembly process of the sandwiching tool 1 becomes simple, and the work efficiency can be improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, the urging portion 6 shows a case where the urging portion 6 abuts on the ends of the first gripping portion 5 and the second gripping portion 10, respectively, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the urging portion 6 is the first. The first grip portion 5 may be in contact with the surface facing the second grip portion 10, or the second grip portion 10 may be in contact with the surface facing the first grip portion 5. With such a configuration, the assembly process of the sandwiching tool 1 can be simplified and the work efficiency can be improved.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, the case where the urging portion 6 is configured in a flat plate shape is shown. Not limited to this, the urging portion 6 may have an opening or may be configured to surround the peripheral edge of the opening. The urging portion 6 is easily curved by having an opening.

Further, the urging portion 6 may be configured in a corrugated plate shape or may have a bent portion. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 is easily bent, and the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 can be suitably urged so as to be separated from each other. When the urging portion 6 is configured in a corrugated plate shape, the strength of the urging portion 6 is increased.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the scissors 1 before being assembled in the third embodiment. The first holding member 2 may have flexibility to such an extent that it can be flexed by human power.

As an example, the first sandwiching member 2 may be formed in a frame shape. The first engaging portion 7 may be configured to project outward in the first sandwiching member 2. In the second holding member 3, the second engaging portion 11 may be formed in a concave shape.

In the example shown in FIG. 13, when assembling the pinching tool 1, the operator bends the position where the first engaging portion 7 is arranged in the first pinching member 2 so as to pinch from the outside, and holds the second pinching member 2. Assemble the member 3 by fitting it into the second engaging portion 11 from the inside.

Such a configuration simplifies the assembly work. With such a configuration, the engaged state between the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 can be maintained by the force that the first holding member 2 tries to return to the original shape.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the scissors 1 before being assembled in the third embodiment. The first holding member 2 may have flexibility to such an extent that it can be flexed by human power.

As an example, the first engaging portion 7 may have a shape protruding inward in the first holding member 2. The second engaging portion 11 may be formed in a concave shape on the outside of the second holding member 3.

In the example shown in FIG. 14, when assembling the sandwiching tool, the operator expands the first sandwiching member 2 so as to spread from the inside to the outside, and fits the first sandwiching member 2 into the second engaging portion 11 from the outside.

With such a configuration, the first engaging portion 7 presses the second engaging portion 11 from the outside by the force that the first holding member 2 tries to return to the original shape, and the first engaging portion 7 and the second The engaged state with the engaging portion 11 is well maintained.

In the example of the sandwiching tool 1 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the urging portion 6 may be curved in the direction of the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11. In the assembled pinch 1, the urging portion 6 may be curved downward. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the sandwiching tool 1 in the vertical direction x.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the second sandwiching member 3 includes a groove portion 25 in which the tip of the urging portion 6 is slidable.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the urging portion 6 is formed on the surface of the first gripping portion 5 facing the second holding member 3. The second sandwiching member 3 includes a groove portion 25 in which the tip of the urging portion 6 is slidable. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 can be in good contact with the second holding member 3 and can press the second holding member 3. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion 6 from coming off from the second sandwiching member 3.

In the illustrated example, the groove 25 is formed in a region where the tip of the urging portion 6 abuts. The groove portion 25 may be formed in the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can satisfactorily press the second grip portion 10.

In the example shown in FIG. 15, the groove portion 25 is configured to be long in the vertical direction x. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 can satisfactorily slide in the groove portion 25. The length of the groove portion 25 in the lateral direction y generally corresponds to the length of the urging portion 6 in the lateral direction y. The tip of the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the inside of the groove portion 25.

When the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are pressed from the outside by the user, the tip of the urging portion 6 slides upward while bending. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the tip of the urging portion 6 slides upward in the groove portion 25. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the urging portion 6 from coming off from the second picking portion 10. As a result, the urging portion 6 can continuously press the second sandwiching member 3.

When the user stops pressing the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 from the outside, the urging portion 6 presses the second grip portion 10, and the first pinching member 2 and the second pinching member 3 Are urged to separate from each other. The tip of the urging portion 6 slides downward in the groove portion 25. Then, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other, and the object can be sandwiched.

In the fourth embodiment, the first pinching portion 4 may be configured to have a longer lateral y length than the first picking portion 5. The second pinching portion 8 may be configured to have a longer lateral y length than the second pinching portion 10. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the area of contact between the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 in contact with the object to be sandwiched.

As described above, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 are configured to be long in the lateral direction y, so that the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 can satisfactorily hold a long object. It becomes possible to do. As an example, when the opening of a bag or a bag is closed, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 can come into contact with each other in the longitudinal direction of the opening. This makes it possible for the sandwiching tool 1 to satisfactorily close the opening of the bag or bag.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second holding member 3 of the holding tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second sandwiching member 3 seen from the front, which is formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y.

The second sandwiching member 3 is provided with a groove portion 25 on the surface of the second gripping portion 10 facing the first grip portion 5. The groove portion 25 is formed in an intermediate region between the upper end of the second knob portion 10 and the second engaging portion 11. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 comes into good contact with the groove portion 25.

A plurality of groove portions 25 may be formed at the left and right ends of the second knob portion 10. The plurality of groove portions 25 are formed at substantially the same height. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 abuts on the groove portion 25 in a well-balanced manner in the lateral direction y.

The second pinching portion 8 is configured to be longer than the second pinching portion 10 in the lateral direction y. In the example of FIG. 16, the second sandwiching portion 8 is formed so as to expand to the left and right. With such a configuration, the object can be satisfactorily sandwiched by the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second holding member 3 of the holding tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 17 is an example of a cross-sectional view of the second holding member 3 seen from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z.

In the example shown in FIG. 17, the groove portion 25 is formed by being recessed from the surface of the second knob portion 10. The groove portion 25 is formed so as to enter a predetermined width from the surface of the second knob portion 10 toward the back surface side. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 can slide. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion 6 from coming off from the groove portion 25.

The groove portion 25 may be formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, when the tip of the urging portion 6 extends near the upper end of the second knob portion 10, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion 6 from coming off from the second holding member 3.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first holding member 2 of the holding tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 is an example of a cross-sectional view of the first holding member 2 seen from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z.

The urging portion 6 may be formed in a region of the first grip portion 5 close to the first engaging portion 7. In the example of FIG. 18, the biasing portion 6 is formed so that the base end is close to the first engaging portion 7. The urging portion 6 may be configured to point diagonally upward from the proximal end to the distal end. With such a configuration, the urging portion 6 can be urged so that the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are separated from each other. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 bends and comes into contact with the second grip portion 10, so that the second grip portion 10 can be pressed satisfactorily.

In the example of FIG. 18, the urging portion 6 may be configured to be curved downward. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 bends and comes into contact with the second grip portion 10, so that the second grip portion 10 can be pressed satisfactorily.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 18, the urging portion 6 may be formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the first picking portion 5. The urging portion 6 may be oriented so that the tip abuts on the groove portion 25 formed in the second knob portion 10. With such a configuration, the tip of the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the groove portion 25 and can slide well in the groove portion 25.

The urging portion 6 may be formed of a flexible material capable of contacting the groove portion 25. The urging portion 6 may be formed of an elastic material.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the mode of operation of the sandwiching tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 19A is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 of the pinching tool 1 are in contact with each other. The tip of the urging portion 6 abuts on the second knob portion 10.

The urging portion 6 may abut on the bottom surface of the groove portion 25. As a result, the second grip portion 10 is pressed by the urging portion 6 so that the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are urged to separate from each other. Then, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other, and the object can be sandwiched.

The groove portion 25 may be configured such that the tip of the urging portion 6 abuts on the first position when the distance between the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 in the thickness direction z is maximum. .. In the example shown in FIG. 19A, the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the first position on the bottom surface of the groove portion 25.

When the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 are in contact with each other and the distance between the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 in the thickness direction z is maximized, the tip of the urging portion 6 is a groove portion. The second grip portion 10 is pressed against the first position in 25. With such a configuration, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other and can satisfactorily hold the object.

FIG. 19B is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 of the pinching tool 1 are separated from each other. When a pressing force is applied to the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 from the outside by the user, the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 start to approach each other. The urging portion 6 bends and slides in the groove portion 25. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the urging portion 6 from coming off from the second sandwiching member 3.

As shown in FIG. 19B, when the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the upper side surface in the groove portion 25, the urging portion 6 stops sliding. Then, the approach between the first picking portion 5 and the second picking portion 10 is stopped. The groove portion 25 is configured such that the tip of the urging portion 6 abuts on the second position in the groove portion 25 when the distance between the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 in the thickness direction z is minimized. You may. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion 6 from coming off from the groove portion 25.

In the example shown in FIG. 19B, the urging portion 6 abuts on the second position on the upper side surface of the groove portion 25. When the urging portion 6 comes into contact with the second position on the upper side surface of the groove portion 25, the urging portion 6 stops sliding. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the tip of the urging portion 6 from coming off from the groove portion 25. Further, with such a configuration, the sliding of the urging portion 6 is stopped, so that the urging portion 6 bends and the force for pressing the second grip portion 10 increases. This makes it possible to stop the approach between the first picking portion 5 and the second picking portion 10.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second holding member 3 of the holding tool 1 in the fourth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 20, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the second holding member 3 has a retaining portion 28 that prevents the first engaging portion 7 from being disengaged from the second engaging portion 11. To prepare for.

The retaining portion 28 is a member that prevents the first engaging portion 7 from being disengaged from the second engaging portion 11. The retaining portion 28 exemplified in FIG. 20 is arranged above the first engaging portion 7 when the first engaging portion 7 engages with the second engaging portion 11. The second engaging portion 11 is configured as a U-shaped receiving portion with an open upper portion. By disposing the retaining portion 28 above the first engaging portion 7, the first engaging portion 7 is suppressed from moving upward, and the first engaging portion 7 is satisfactorily disengaged from the second engaging portion 11. It can be suppressed.

The first engaging portion 7 may be arranged closer to the first sandwiching portion 4 than the first gripping portion 5. The second engaging portion 11 may be arranged closer to the second sandwiching portion 8 than the second gripping portion 10. In FIG. 20, the length L1 from the second grip portion 10 to the second engaging portion 11 may be longer than the length L2 from the second sandwiching portion 8 to the second engaging portion 11. With such a configuration, the first pinching portion 4 and the first pinching portion 4 and the second are subjected to the pressing force of the urging portion 6 against the second gripping portion 10 with the engaging portion between the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 as a fulcrum. 2 The pinching portion 8 can be brought into good contact with the pinching portion 8 so that the object can be well pinched.

(Fifth Embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, any one of the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 is configured to have a linear side view. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the fifth embodiment.

The first sandwiching member 2 may be configured to have a substantially linear side view. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the manufacture of the first sandwiching member 2. As an example, when the first sandwiching member 2 is manufactured by injection molding, the shape of the mold used for injection molding can be simplified. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the bending portion of the first sandwiching member 2 and increase the strength.

The urging portion 6 may be integrally formed with the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3, or may be detachably engaged with both or either of the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3. May be done. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the urging portion 6 bends and urges the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 so as to separate from each other.

The first engaging portion 7 may be formed so as to project in the direction of the second engaging portion 11. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the first engaging portion 7 is formed so as to project in the direction of the second engaging portion 11 and rotatably engages with the second engaging portion 11. With such a configuration, the rotation axis C1 is formed in the lateral direction y.

When the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged, the urging portion 6 urges the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 to separate from each other. As a result, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other, and the object can be sandwiched.

The second sandwiching member 3 may be configured to be bent in a direction away from the first sandwiching member 2 in a side view. The second picking portion 10 may be formed so as to move upward and gradually or gradually away from the first picking portion 5. According to such a configuration, when the second pinching member 3 rotates around the rotation axis C1 and the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 are separated from each other, the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 10 are separated from each other. The portion 8 comes into contact with the portion 8. On the other hand, when the second pinching member 3 rotates and the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 come close to each other, the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 are separated from each other.

The first sandwiching member 2 may be configured to be bent in a direction away from the second sandwiching member 3 in a side view. The first picking portion 5 may be formed so as to move upward and gradually or gradually away from the second picking portion 10.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the fifth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the urging portion 6 is integrally formed with the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10, respectively. The urging portion 6 may be integrally formed at the upper ends of both or either of the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10. In such a configuration, the urging portion 6 satisfactorily urges the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 so as to be separated from each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 22, when the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged, the first holding member 2 and the second holding member 3 are close to each other along the thickness direction z. Then, the urging portion 6 bends upward and bends. As a result, the urging portion 6 can be satisfactorily urged so that the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 10 are separated from each other. With such a configuration, the assembling process of the sandwiching tool 1 is streamlined.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 22, the urging portion 6 may be formed in a thin plate shape on the surface of the first gripping portion 5 facing the second holding member 3. The urging portion 6 may be formed such that the base end abuts on the first grip portion 5 and the tip end projects with respect to the second holding member 3. With such a configuration, when the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged, the urging portion 6 presses the second grip portion 10 to press the first grip portion 5 and the second grip portion 5. It is possible to urge the portions 10 to separate from each other.

(Sixth Embodiment)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the sixth embodiment, the length y in the lateral direction is extended from the first engaging portion 7 toward the first sandwiching portion 4. In the sixth embodiment, the length y in the lateral direction is extended from the second engaging portion 11 toward the second sandwiching portion 8.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 1 in the sixth embodiment. The first sandwiching member 2 may be configured by gradually expanding from the first engaging portion 7 toward the first sandwiching portion 4. With such a configuration, the area where the first sandwiching portion 4 comes into contact with the object is widened, so that the object can be satisfactorily sandwiched.

The second sandwiching member 3 may be configured by gradually expanding from the second engaging portion 11 toward the second sandwiching portion 8. With such a configuration, the area where the second sandwiching portion 8 comes into contact with the object is widened, so that the object can be satisfactorily sandwiched.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the first holding member 2 of the holding tool 1 in the sixth embodiment. The first sandwiching member 2 may be formed substantially linearly when viewed from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z. With such a configuration, the shape of the first sandwiching member 2 can be simplified. With such a configuration, the manufacturing process of the first sandwiching member 2 can be made more efficient.

The first engaging portion 7 is formed on a surface facing the second sandwiching member 3. The first engaging portion 7 may be formed so as to project toward the second sandwiching member 3. The first engaging portion 7 may be configured in the shape of a hook.

When viewed from the front formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y, the length in the horizontal direction y may be gradually expanded from the first engaging portion 7 to the first sandwiching portion 4. With such a configuration, the area where the first sandwiching portion 4 comes into contact with the object is widened.

When viewed from the front, the length in the lateral direction y may be gradually expanded from the first engaging portion 7 toward the first sandwiching portion 4. With such a configuration, the area where the first sandwiching portion 4 comes into contact with the object is widened.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the second holding member 3 of the holding tool 1 in the sixth embodiment. The second holding member 3 is formed by bending the second grip portion 10 in a substantially shape in a direction away from the first grip portion 5 when viewed from the side surface formed by the vertical direction x and the thickness direction z. You may. With such a configuration, the first picking portion 5 and the second picking portion 10 are separated from each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 25, the urging portion 6 is integrally formed at the upper end of the second knob portion 10. The second engaging portion 11 may be formed at a position corresponding to the first engaging portion 7 and may be formed so as to project toward the first holding member 2.

When viewed from the front formed by the vertical direction x and the horizontal direction y, the length in the horizontal direction y may be gradually expanded from the second engaging portion 11 to the second sandwiching portion 8. With such a configuration, the area where the second sandwiching portion 8 comes into contact with the object is widened.

When viewed from the front, the length in the lateral direction y may be gradually expanded from the second engaging portion 11 toward the second sandwiching portion 8. With such a configuration, the area where the second sandwiching portion 8 comes into contact with the object is widened.

The second engaging portion 11 may be configured in the shape of a hook that can be engaged with the first engaging portion 7. When the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 come into contact with each other to enable the object to be sandwiched. Since the urging portion 6 urges the first pinching portion 5 and the second pinching portion 10 so as to be separated from each other, the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 can be strongly in contact with each other.

As an example of the usage of the sandwiching tool 1 in the sixth embodiment, the user holds the object to be sandwiched with the first sandwiching portion 4 in a state where the first sandwiching member 2 and the second sandwiching member 3 are not engaged with each other. After arranging it between the second sandwiching portion 8, the first engaging portion 7 and the second engaging portion 11 are engaged with each other. As a result, the first sandwiching portion 4 and the second sandwiching portion 8 sandwich the object.

When the object is disengaged from the pinching tool 1, the user disengages the first engaging portion 7 from the second engaging portion 11. As a result, the first pinching portion 4 and the second pinching portion 8 are separated from each other, so that the pinched object can be satisfactorily detached.

According to the pinching tool 1 in the sixth embodiment, the object can be easily pinched and the object can be easily detached.

(7th Embodiment)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the sandwiching tool 50 in the seventh embodiment.

In the seventh embodiment, the sandwiching tool 50 includes a first arm portion 52 and a second arm portion 54 facing the first arm portion 52. The first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 are arms formed in a rod shape, and an object can be inserted and sandwiched between the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54.

The sandwiching tool 50 includes a connecting portion 56 that connects the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54. The connecting portion 56 urges the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 so as to be close to each other. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to sandwich the object between the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54.

The first arm portion 52, the second arm portion 54, and the connecting portion 56 may be integrally formed in a U-shape in a plan view. Such a configuration makes it possible to simplify the manufacturing process.

In the example shown in FIG. 26, the first arm portion 52, the second arm portion 54, and the connecting portion 56 may be integrally formed of resin, rubber, or the like. The first arm portion 52, the second arm portion 54, and the connecting portion 56 may be integrally formed of a flexible material. The connecting portion 56 may be formed of a flexible material.

The pinching tool 50 can close the opening of the bag body, and the first arm portion 52 may include a fastening portion 58 that is locked to the upper end of the opening of the bag body. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the sandwiching tool 50 from falling off from the bag body. With such a configuration, the sandwiching tool 50 can continuously close the opening of the bag body.

The fastening portion 58 may be configured to be hookable to the upper end of the opening of the bag body. In the example shown in FIG. 26, the fastening portion 58 has a portion protruding in a direction facing the second arm portion 54. With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the sandwiching tool 50 from falling off from the bag body.

One or more fastening portions 58 may be formed on the first arm portion 52. When a plurality of fastening portions 58 are formed, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the sandwiching tool 50 from falling off from the bag body. The second arm portion 54 may include one or more fastening portions 58.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the usage mode of the sandwiching tool 50 in the seventh embodiment. The user enters the object to be sandwiched between the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 to the extent that the end portion of the object abuts on the connecting portion 56.

The connecting portion 56 is urged so that the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 are close to each other. With such a configuration, the object can be sandwiched between the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54.

In the example shown in FIG. 27, the pinching tool 50 sandwiches the opening of the bag 100. The fastening portion 58 can be locked to the upper end of the opening of the bag 100. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sandwiching tool 50 from falling off from the bag 100.

The first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 may be urged so as to be close to each other by a magnetic force. With such a configuration, the first arm portion 52 and the second arm portion 54 can satisfactorily hold the object.

1 pinch 2 1st pinch member (1st pinch member)
3 Second pinching member (second pinching member)
4 1st pinching part 5 1st gripping part 6 Biasing part 7 1st engaging part 8 2nd pinching part 10 2nd gripping part 11 2nd engaging part 16 Locking hole 18 Locking part 20 2nd urging part 22 Reinforcing part 25 Groove part 50 Clipping tool 52 First arm part (first arm part)
54 Second arm part (second arm part)
56 Connecting part 58 Fastening part 100 Bag (bag body)

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a sandwiching tool including a first sandwiching member, the first sandwiching member and a pair of second sandwiching members, and is flexible to such an extent that it can be deformed by human power. The first pinching member having a property has a first pinching portion at one end, a first pinching portion formed in the vicinity of an end portion different from the first pinching portion, and the first pinching portion and the first gripping portion. A first engaging portion formed in an intermediate region between the portions and a protruding portion and an urging portion formed in the vicinity of the first grip portion are provided, and the second sandwiching member is the first sandwiching member. A second pinching portion formed at a position corresponding to the portion, a second pinching portion formed near an end portion different from the second pinching portion, and a hole formed on the side surface of the second sandwiching member. In addition, a second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion is provided, and the first holding member is bent so that the tip of the first engaging portion is brought close to the second engaging portion. After that, when the bending of the first holding member is released and the first engaging member is inserted into the second engaging portion so that the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are rotatably engaged with each other. The urging portion is a pinching tool that urges the first grip portion and the second grip portion to separate from each other.

Claims (9)

A sandwiching tool including a first sandwiching member, the first sandwiching member, and a pair of second sandwiching members.
The first holding member is
The first pinch at one end,
The first grip portion formed near the end portion different from the first pinch portion, and the first grip portion.
A first engaging portion formed in an intermediate region between the first pinching portion and the first picking portion, and a first engaging portion.
The urging portion formed in the vicinity of the first picking portion and the urging portion
Equipped with
The second holding member is
A second pinching portion formed at a position corresponding to the first pinching portion,
A second knob formed near the end different from the second pinch, and
A second engaging portion that engages with the first engaging portion,
Equipped with
When the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion engage, the urging portion is a pinching tool that urges the first grip portion and the second grip portion to separate from each other. The sandwiching tool according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are rotatably engaged with each other. The sandwiching tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the urging portion bends and urges the second sandwiching member. The sandwiching tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the urging portion is formed in a plate shape and is integrally formed with the first sandwiching member. The second holding member is
A groove in which the tip of the urging portion is slidable,
The sandwich according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising. The groove portion has a first position where the tip of the urging portion abuts when the distance between the first grip portion and the second grip portion is maximum, and the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The sandwiching tool according to claim 5, wherein the tip of the urging portion is slidable between the second position and the second position where the tip of the urging portion abuts when the distance from the urging portion is minimized. The first arm part and
The second arm portion facing the first arm portion and
A connecting portion that connects the first arm portion and the second arm portion,
Equipped with
The connecting portion is a sandwiching tool that urges the first arm portion and the second arm portion so as to be close to each other. The sandwiching tool according to claim 7, wherein the first arm portion, the second arm portion, and the connecting portion are integrally formed in a U-shape in a plan view. A pinch that closes the opening of the bag,
The first arm portion is
A fastener locked to the upper end of the opening of the bag body,
7. The sandwich according to claim 7 or 8.

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