JP3042071U - Clothing chain fasteners - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] An object of the present invention is to realize a novel and variegated way of using fasteners for clothing chains such as necklaces and bracelets. Kind Code: A1 A fastener for inserting and fastening an accessory chain, which has a spherical shape or the like and has a through hole through which the accessory chain is inserted. It has a structure that contains an elastic member that prevents the chain from coming off.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a chain fastener such as a necklace or bracelet.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional technology and device]

 Conventional necklaces are usually used by wrapping them around the neck and connecting both ends. Moreover, the bracelet is also usually used by wrapping it around the wrist and connecting both ends.

As described above, the conventional usage of necklaces and bracelets is monotonous and hardly changes because they are simply wound around the neck or wrist and connected at both ends. In order to increase the demand and increase the sales volume of jewelry chains such as bracelets and necklaces, we have developed new ways of using these jewelry chains, and are different from before. However, it is essential to develop the usage.

The technical problem of the present invention is to pay attention to such a problem, and to realize a novel and versatile way of using a chain for an accessory such as a bracelet and a necklace, which is different from the conventional one. It is in.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The technical problem of the present invention is solved by the following means. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fastener for inserting and fastening a clothing chain, which has a spherical shape or the like and has a through hole through which the clothing chain is inserted. An elastic member is included to prevent the personal chain from coming off.

As described above, since the through-hole for inserting the accessory chain is opened and the elastic member for holding the inserted accessory chain and preventing it from coming off is incorporated, the accessory is attached. When the work chain is inserted, the clothing chain and the fastener are fixed at that position. Therefore, the fastener can be fixed at an arbitrary position with respect to the clothing chain, and the usage can be changed depending on the fastener.

Further, as a means for fixing the fastener and the clothing chain, the elasticity of the elastic member is used to allow the fastener to freely slide and change its position with respect to the clothing chain. As a result, the fasteners can be easily moved when putting on or taking off the body chains, and even if you want to change the usage.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the elastic member according to the first aspect is a fastener for a clothing chain, in which the elastic member is a spring made of metal or synthetic resin. There are various kinds of elastic members for holding the attachment chains in the fastener, but a spring made of metal or synthetic resin can be provided in the fastener to utilize the elasticity of the spring body. The shape of the spring is arbitrary.

A third aspect of the present invention is an attachment chain fastener in which the elastic member according to the first aspect is a rubber-like body or a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin. Thus, a rubber-like body or a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin can be used as the elastic member. Such a rubber-like body or sponge-like body can be used with peace of mind because the clothing chain does not get scratched even if it slides relative to the clothing chain. Moreover, the structure is simple.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fastener for a clothing chain, wherein the clothing chain is inserted through the through-hole of claim 1, and is held by the elastic member. is there . Although Claims 1 to 3 are related to the fastener only, this Claim is an invention in which the clothing chain is inserted through the through hole of the clothing chain. In this way, in the state where the attachment chain is inserted into the fastener and held by the elastic member, the fastener can be freely slid with respect to the attachment chain and fixed at an arbitrary position for use. Unlike the clothing chains of, it can be used in a variety of ways.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fastener for a clothing chain, which has a decorative member at one or both ends of the clothing chain according to the fourth aspect of the invention. As described above, since the fastener can be fixed at any position of the clothing chain, the both ends of the clothing chain can be connected by this fastener. Therefore, since it is not necessary to provide the conventional connecting metal fittings at both ends of the clothing chain, if an optional decorative member is attached instead of the connecting metal fittings, the effect of wearing the clothing is further enhanced.

[0012]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Next, an embodiment will be described of how the fastener of the accessory chain according to the present invention is actually embodied. 1A and 1B are views showing the whole of a fastener for an accessory chain according to the present invention. FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a sectional view showing the fastener.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a chain fastener according to the present invention, which has a spherical shape in the illustrated example, but can have any shape such as a polyhedron outer surface, an egg shape or a dharma shape. Any form is acceptable as long as it can be inserted through the accessory chain.

The accessory chain 2 is a chain that constitutes a necklace, a bracelet, etc., and decorative members 5a and 5b are attached to both ends thereof. A through hole is formed in the fastener 1 for inserting the accessory chain 2 into the fastener 1. That is, it has a hole 3a on the side for inserting the clothing chain 2 and a hole 3b on the side through which the clothing chain 2 penetrates.

In this figure, the inside of the fastener 1 is hollow, and a leaf spring 4 is built therein as an elastic member. FIG. 2 (1) is a perspective view of the leaf spring 4. One end of one spring plate is bent to the same side in a semi-cylindrical shape to form arc-shaped leaf spring parts 4a and 4b which are back to back. There is. A hole 4d is formed in the central base portion 4c so that the clothing chain 2 can pass therethrough, and flanges 4d, 4e for fixing the fastener 1 in the fastener 1 are provided on both sides of the base portion 4c. Has been formed.

FIG. 2 (2) is a cross-sectional view of a sphere which constitutes the fastener 1, and shows a hemispherical portion 1a having an insertion hole 3a in the center and a hemispherical portion 1b having an insertion hole 3b in the center. As a result, the hemispheres 1a and 1b are abutted against each other, and the joint portion 1c is brazed and integrally joined to complete the spherical shape.

FIG. 2 (3) is a plan view showing a state where the leaf spring 4 is inserted into the lower hemispherical portion 1b. In this state, since only the flange portions 4e and 4f protruding from both sides of the base portion 4c are in contact with the inner surface of the hemisphere portion 1b, the leaf spring 4 is fixed to the inner surface of the hemisphere portion 1b by brazing at this portion 4g. To be done. In this case, the hole 4d at the center of the base portion 4c of the leaf spring 4 is located right above the insertion hole 3b at the center of the hemispherical portion 1b.

In this way, the leaf spring 4 is inserted into and fixed to the lower hemispherical portion 1b, and then the upper hemispherical portion 1a is covered and the seam 1c is brazed and integrally joined. When fitted together, the fastener 1 is completed.

The clothing chain 2 of FIG. 1 is inserted into the fastener 1, but if possible, the clothing chain 2 is folded in two and the bent end is first inserted into the through hole 3a, and then the arc. When the base plate central hole 4d and the through hole 3b are inserted in this order between the leaf spring portions 4a and 4b, the state shown in FIG. 1 is obtained. The position of the inserted accessory chain 2 to be fastened and fixed is up to the user.

To insert the clothing chain 2 into the fastener 1, pull the clothing chain 2 by passing the clothing chain 2 through an instrument such as a rubber string threading tool and inserting the instrument. It is also possible to penetrate.

When it is difficult to fold it in half and insert it from the bent end, it is inserted from the end of the clothing chain 2. In this case, a connecting metal fitting or a decorative portion is attached to the end of the clothing chain 2. If the material is difficult to insert with the materials 5a and 5b, the connecting metal fittings and the decorative members 5a and 5b are removed, and after being completely inserted into the fastener 1, they are attached again.

If it is difficult to insert the accessory chain 2 after the fastener 1 is completed, it is inserted before the pair of hemispheres 1a and 1b are butted and joined. That is, in a state where the hemispheres 1a and 1b are separated from each other, the attachment chain 2 is inserted into the through hole 3a in the center of the upper hemisphere 1a, and then the space between the arcuate leaf springs 4a and 4b and the center hole in the base. After inserting 4d and the through hole 3b in this order, both hemispheres 1a and 1b are butted and the joint 1c is brazed and integrally joined.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method of manufacturing the fastener 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 in the order of steps. First, as shown in (1), a pair of spring portions 4a and 4b and a flange portion are formed of a spring plate material. 3e, 4f and the central hole 4d are press-formed, and then, as in (2), both ends of the spring portions 4a, 4b are bent in the same side in a semi-cylindrical shape as indicated by arrows, and further, in (3) and (4). By further bending as described above, the leaf spring 4 having the two semi-cylindrical blade portions 4a and 4b in a spectacle shape as shown in (5) is completed.

Next, as in (6), the leaf spring 4 is inserted into the lower hemisphere 1b, the flange portions 4d and 4e are brazed and fixed, and finally (7 ), The upper hemisphere 1a is covered and the seam 1c is brazed and joined. The attachment chain can be inserted even before the seam 1c of the fastener 1 is brazed and joined, and may be inserted after completion.

Although the leaf spring 4 is made of a metal plate, it may be made of a synthetic resin plate material and fixed to the inner surface of the lower hemisphere 1b with an adhesive. The shape of the leaf spring 4 described above is an example, and the spring shape can be freely selected.

The elastic member is not limited to the spring body, and may be a rubber-like body or a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment using a rubber-like body, (1) is a perspective view of the rubber-like elastic member 6, and (2) is a state in which the rubber-like elastic member 6 is built in the hemispheres 1a and 1b. FIG.

Reference numeral 6 denotes an elastic member made of a rubber-like body, and in the illustrated example, it has a cubic shape and is hollow, and is formed into a square tubular shape as a whole. Then, holes 6a and 6b for inserting the accessory chains 2 are formed in the centers of the walls facing each other. The holes 6a and 6b need to be smaller than the thickness of the clothing chain 2 and may be slits or cuts. On the other hand, the through holes 3a and 3b of the hemispheres 1a and 1b are larger than the thickness of the clothing chain 2.

The elastic member 6 of the rubber-like body is built in the hemispherical portion 1b, and the elastic member 6 is placed with the central hole 3b and the lower hole 6b of the rubber-like elastic member 6 just overlapping. Fix it inside with adhesive. Then, when the upper hemispherical portion 1a is covered and the joining portion 1c is joined by brazing or the like, the upper hole 6a of the elastic member 6 is exactly aligned with the central hole 3a of the upper hemispherical portion 1a.

When the clothing chain 2 is inserted through the holes 3a, 6a, 6b, 3b of the fastener 1, the elastic chains are inserted through the holes 6a, 6b of the rubber-like elastic member. The fastener 1 and the rubber-like elastic member 6 are fixed by elasticity.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment in which a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin is used as an elastic member. A dice-shaped sponge-like body 7 as shown in (1) is replaced by a hemisphere as shown in (2). After being built in the portion 1b and fixed by adhesion, the upper hemispherical portion 1a is covered and integrally joined.

In the case of the sponge-like body 7, the hole for inserting the clothing chain 2 can be easily opened, so after the fastener is completed, a long and slender device such as an awl through the through holes 3a, 3b can be formed. When inserted, the hole 7 can be opened later. Then, when the attachment chain 2 of FIG. 1 is inserted in the order of the through hole 3a, the through hole 7a of the sponge-like body 7, and the through hole 3b, the elastic force of the sponge-like body 7 causes the fastener 1 and the attachment chain. 2 and are fixed.

In the case of the sponge-like body 7 and the rubber-like body 6, since the material is flexible, even if the fastener 1 slides and moves with respect to the clothing chain 2, the clothing chain 2 may be damaged. Not at all.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing another usage of the fastener 1. In FIG. 1, both ends of the clothing chain 2 are aligned and oriented in the same direction and inserted through the fastener 1, but in FIG. 6, both ends are inserted in opposite directions. Therefore, the decorative members 5a and 5b at both ends of the clothing chain 2 are located on the opposite side to the fastener 1.

As described above, the fastener 1 of the present invention can be used in various ways. Further, the position of the fastener 1 can be freely brought by bringing it to the chest side or the back side of the neck. The above-described embodiments are applicable not only to necklaces, but also to bracelets and the like. The present invention can also be applied to the case of a chain for clothing used by wrapping it around the waist in a belt shape.

Although the illustrated fastener 1 has a spherical appearance, a polyhedron outer surface, a rugby ball shape, an eggplant shape, or other shapes can be applied. Materials such as metal plated on the surface and pearls can also be used. Further, since it is not necessary to use conventional connecting fittings at both ends of the clothing chain 2, decorative members 5a and 5b can be attached in place of the connecting fittings to enjoy the fashion. The shape, material and size of the decorative members 5a and 5b are also arbitrary.

[0036]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the first aspect, the through-hole for inserting the accessory chain is opened, and the elastic member for holding the inserted accessory chain and preventing the accessory chain from coming off is incorporated. When the is inserted, the attachment chain and the fastener are fixed in that position. Therefore, the fastener can be fixed at an arbitrary position with respect to the clothing chain, and the usage can be changed depending on the fastener.

Further, as a means for fixing the fastener and the clothing chain, the elasticity of the elastic member is used to allow the fastener to freely slide and change its position with respect to the clothing chain. As a result, the fasteners can be easily moved when putting on or taking off the body chains, and even if you want to change the usage.

Since the metal spring or the synthetic resin spring is provided in the fastener as described in claim 2, the elasticity of the spring body is utilized to securely fix the fastener and the clothing chain. It can be done and the fasteners can be easily moved.

A rubber-like body or a sponge-like body may be used as the elastic member. The rubber-like body or sponge-like body does not damage the clothing chain even if it slides against the clothing chain, so it can be used with peace of mind, and the structure is simple and inexpensive. Can be realized.

As in claim 4, in a state where the clothing chain is inserted into the fastener and held by the elastic member, the fastener is freely slid with respect to the clothing chain and fixed at an arbitrary position. Since it can be used for a long time, it can be used in a variety of ways, unlike conventional chains for clothing.

Since the fastener can be fixed at any position of the clothing chain, both ends of the clothing chain can be connected by this fastener. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the conventional connecting fittings at both ends of the accessory chain. Therefore, if an optional decorative member is attached instead of the connecting fittings, the effect of wearing the accessory is improved. Increase.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an overall view of an attachment chain fastener according to the present invention, in which (1) is a plan view and (2) is a cross-sectional plan view of the fastener.

2 (1) is a perspective view of a leaf spring, FIG. 2 (2) is a cross-sectional view of a sphere constituting a fastener, and (3) is the leaf spring inserted into the lower hemisphere. It is a top view of a state.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method of manufacturing the fastener of FIGS. 1 and 2 in order of steps.

FIG. 4 is an embodiment in which a rubber-like body is used as the elastic member, and (1) is a perspective view of the elastic member made of the rubber-like body,
(2) is a sectional view showing a state where the rubber-like elastic member is built in a spherical body.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a sponge-like body, wherein (1) is an embodiment in which a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin is used as the elastic member.
(2) is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the sponge-like body is contained in a sphere.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing another usage of the fastener.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fasteners 1a, 1b Hemispherical part 1c Joint part of hemispherical parts 2 Chain for clothes 3a, 3b Through hole 4 Elastic member 4a, 4b Arc leaf spring part 4c Base part 4d Hole 4e, 4f Flange part 5a, 5b Decoration Member 6 Elastic member made of rubber-like body 7 Elastic member made of sponge-like body

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A fastener for inserting and fastening an accessory chain, which has a spherical shape or other shape and has a through hole for inserting the accessory chain, and further, has a through hole inside. A fastener for a personal body chain, characterized by containing an elastic member for preventing the personal chain from coming off. 2. The fastener for a clothing chain according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is a spring made of metal or synthetic resin. 3. The fastener for a clothing chain according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is a rubber-like body or a sponge-like body made of synthetic resin. 4. The clothing chain according to claim 1, wherein the clothing chain is inserted through the through hole and is held by the elastic member. Fasteners. 5. The fastener for a clothing chain according to claim 4, wherein a decorative member is provided at one end or both ends of the clothing chain inserted in the fastener.