JP3006378U - Connection tools such as round pipes - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] On the outer surface of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape such as a round pillar or a pipe, a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape such as a round pillar or a round pipe can be provided in a short time. Another object of the present invention is to provide a connecting tool such as a round pipe that can be easily and easily connected. [Structure] An engaging part that can be engaged from one direction with a part of the outer peripheral surface of a round pillar, a round pipe, a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo, and a connecting part that can connect another round pillar, a round pipe, a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo. Is integrally formed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a connecting tool for easily connecting a round pillar or a round pipe to a round pillar or a round pipe from the side, particularly for connecting a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo made of vinyl chloride used when making a hedge. The present invention relates to a connecting tool such as a round pipe used.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, hedges are made using natural bamboo or artificial bamboo made of vinyl chloride. In this case, as an example, when connecting another bamboo from a right angle to a straight bamboo with a round cross section, a hole is opened on the side surface of the bamboo that will be the pillar, with the outside diameter of the bamboo to be connected as the diameter. I inserted one end of the bamboo to connect into this hole.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, according to the conventional connection method as described above, it is necessary to make a hole on the side surface of the bamboo, which is a pillar, each time, and the work becomes difficult as the number of holes is increased, which is a lot of work. It took time and effort. I also needed a drilling tool.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to provide an outer surface of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape, such as a round pillar or a round pipe, to the outside. Another object of the present invention is to provide a connector such as a round pipe or the like, which can easily connect a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape such as a round pillar or a round pipe in a short time in a simple manner.

[0005]

[Means for solving the problem]

 Therefore, the present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve the above object. That is, in claim 1, an engaging portion that can be engaged from one direction with a part of the outer peripheral surface of a round pillar or a round pipe, or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo, and another round pillar or round pipe, or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. Is integrally formed with a connecting portion capable of connecting with.

Further, according to claim 2, a circular column or a circular pipe, a cross section of a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo, or the like, which is engageable from one direction with a part of the outer peripheral surface of a circular or substantially circular member. This is a configuration in which an engaging portion having an arcuate recess and a connecting portion into which a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as another round pillar or round pipe or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo can be fitted are integrally formed.

Further, according to claim 3, a circular column or a circular pipe, a part of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as an outer peripheral surface of a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo can be tightly engaged from a right angle direction. An engaging part with an arcuate recess and a cylindrical connecting part that can be fitted with other circular pillars or pipes or members with a circular or substantially circular cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo are integrally formed. In addition, a set screw and a through hole for a nail are formed in the engaging portion.

Further, in the present invention, the engaging portion and the connecting portion are formed of plastic, natural bamboo, wood or metal.

[0009]

[Action]

 In the structure of claim 1 as described above, the engaging portion is engaged with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the round pillar, the round pipe, the natural bamboo or the artificial bamboo from one direction, and the adhesive or the stop screw is used to secure the engaging portion. The engaging part is fixed to the above-mentioned round pillar and the connecting part formed integrally with this engaging part is connected to another round pillar or a round pipe or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo, and the round pillar or the round pipe or Connect another round pillar or round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo to a part of the outer surface of natural bamboo or natural bamboo.

Further, in the configuration of claim 2 as described above, the engaging portion is formed with an arcuate concave portion, and the arcuate concave portion has a circular cross-section circle of a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo, artificial bamboo, or the like. Engage along the outer peripheral surface of a shaped or substantially circular member. This engaged engaging part is fixed to the above-mentioned round pillar with an adhesive or a set screw, and the cross-section of another round pillar or round pipe or natural bamboo etc. is connected to the connecting part formed integrally with this engaging part. Fit a circular or substantially circular member, and place a circular or substantially circular member such as a round pillar on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the circular or substantially circular member. Connecting.

Further, in the configuration of claim 3 as described above, a round pillar, a round pipe, a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo, or a part of the outer peripheral surface of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section is provided with a right angle direction. From the above, the arcuate concave portion of the engaging portion is closely engaged, and a set screw or nail is inserted into the through hole formed in the engaging portion, and the set screw or nail is used to attach the connecting device of the present invention to the round pillar or the like. Fix it. In addition, another cylindrical member or pipe, or a member having a circular or substantially circular cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo is inserted into the cylindrical connecting portion integrally formed with the engaging portion, or Insert the connecting part into another round pipe, etc., and fit it to another round pillar or round pipe or a part of the outer peripheral surface of a circular or substantially circular cross-section member such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. Alternatively, connect a circular pipe or a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo.

Further, in the structure of claim 4 as described above, since the engaging portion and the connecting portion are made of plastic, natural bamboo, wood, or a metal member, they can be easily used as a connecting tool. it can.

[0013]

【Example】

 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 show a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the connector 1 comprises an engaging portion 2 and a connecting portion 3. More specifically, this connecting tool 1 is provided for a member A (see FIGS. 4 and 5) having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section, such as a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. This is for connecting another round pillar or round pipe or a member B having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo at a right angle to the outer peripheral surface. The connecting tool 1 is formed by integrally forming the engaging portion 2 and the connecting portion 3 from plastic, natural bamboo, wood or the like.

The engaging portion 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) can be tightly engaged with, for example, an arcuate outer peripheral surface which is a part of the outer peripheral surface of the member A having a circular cross section. An arcuate recess 4 is formed. Further, through holes 5 for set screws that penetrate the arcuate recess 4 are formed at four locations. Of course, the through holes 5 may be provided at three locations, five locations, more locations, or less locations.

The connecting portion 3 (see FIGS. 1 to 3) has a cylindrical shape and is formed integrally with the rear portion of the engaging portion 2. The cylindrical connecting portion 3 is fitted so as to be inserted into another member B having a circular cross section such as the artificial bamboo. Of course, another member B having a circular cross-section, such as the above-mentioned artificial bamboo, may be inserted and fitted into the cylindrical connecting portion 3. 6 is a set screw.

In the connecting tool 1 such as a round pipe having the above-described configuration, the outer peripheral surface of the member A having a circular cross section or a substantially horizontal cross section such as a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. The arcuate concave portion 4 of the engaging portion 2 is tightly engaged with a part of the engaging portion 2 from the right angle direction, and the set screws 6 (or nails) are sequentially inserted into the four through holes 5 formed in the engaging portion 2. The set screw 6 is used to fix the connector 1 of the present invention to the member A. Further, a member B having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section, such as another round pipe, is inserted and fitted into the cylindrical connecting section 3 formed integrally with the engaging section 2. Another member B is connected to a part of the outer peripheral surface of the member A.

By doing so, a part of the outer peripheral surface of the member A, such as a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo, or an artificial bamboo, is changed from the direction perpendicular to the member A to another round pillar, a round pipe, or a natural bamboo. Alternatively, the member B such as artificial bamboo can be easily connected. In addition, the arcuate concave portion 4 of the engaging portion 2 can be engaged with the floating member B from an oblique direction so that the member B such as the natural bamboo can be connected to the member B such as the natural bamboo at an acute angle. You may form. In addition, the shape of the connecting portion may be changed to various shapes such as a cylindrical shape, a rectangular tube shape, and a triangular tube shape.

[0018]

As described above, in the connection tool for the round pipe or the like having the structure according to claim 1 of the present invention as described above, a part of the outer surface of the round pillar or the round pipe or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo is replaced with another round pillar or When connecting a round pipe or natural bamboo or artificial bamboo, engage the engaging part from one direction with a part of the outer peripheral surface of the above-mentioned round pillar, and use an adhesive or a set screw to connect this engaging part to the above-mentioned round pillar. It is possible for anyone, even an unskilled person, to connect easily and in a short time by simply fixing the same to the above and connecting the other round pillar or the like to the connecting portion integrally formed with this engaging portion.

In addition, in the connecting tool such as a round pipe according to the second aspect of the present invention, an arcuate recess is formed in the engaging portion, and the arcuate recess is a round pillar or a round pipe or natural bamboo or Engage along the outer peripheral surface of various members with a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as artificial bamboo, and fix the engaging part to the above-mentioned round pillar etc. with an adhesive or a set screw. When the joints such as round pillars have a beautiful finish, and when manufacturing products such as hedges, the commercial value can be increased.

In addition, in the connecting device such as a round pipe according to claim 3 of the present invention, the outer circumference of various members having a circular cross section or a substantially horizontal cross section such as a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. The arcuate concave portion of the engaging portion is tightly engaged with a part of the surface from a right angle direction, and a set screw or a nail is inserted into a through hole formed in the engaging portion to connect the round pillar or the like with the connector of the present invention. By fixing the engaging portion, the engaging portion can be easily fixed to the round pillar or the like by being guided by the through hole that has been drilled from the beginning and easily using a set screw or a nail.

In addition, in the connecting tool such as the round pipe according to the third aspect of the present invention, the engaging portion and the connecting portion can be easily manufactured by forming them from plastic, natural bamboo, wood, or a metal member. In addition, it is possible to connect using a connecting tool suitable for the quality of the connecting member, and it is possible to make a clean connection without a feeling of discomfort at the connecting point.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the back side.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a usage state.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a usage state.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Connection tool 2 Engagement part 3 Connection part 4 Arc-shaped recessed part 5 Through hole A, B Round pillar or round pipe or a member with a circular cross section or a substantially horizontal cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] July 22, 1994

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Claim 4

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A connection capable of connecting an engaging portion that can be engaged from one direction to a part of an outer peripheral surface of a round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo, and another round pillar, a round pipe, natural bamboo or artificial bamboo. A connecting tool such as a round pipe characterized by being integrally formed with the portion. 2. A member having an arcuate concave portion which can be engaged from one direction on a part of an outer peripheral surface of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as a round pillar, a round pipe, a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo. A round pipe or the like characterized by integrally forming a joint portion and a connection portion into which another circular pillar or round pipe or a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular cross section such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo can be fitted. Connection. 3. An engaging portion having an arcuate concave portion capable of closely engaging in a right angle direction with a part of a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape such as a round pillar, a round pipe, a natural bamboo or an artificial bamboo, etc. , A cylindrical pipe, a cylindrical pipe, or a cylindrical connecting portion into which a member having a circular cross section or a substantially circular shape, such as natural bamboo or artificial bamboo, can be fitted, and further the set screw and the nail are attached to the engaging portion. A connecting tool such as a round pipe having a through hole formed therein. 4. The connecting tool for a round pipe or the like according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion and the connecting portion are formed of plastic, natural bamboo, wood, a metal member, or the like.