JP3113434U - Balloon stopper - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To improve the convenience in consideration of safety when a balloon stopper is used, ease of storage and carrying, and compatibility with various uses such as a display. I will provide a.
In a balloon stopper 1 in which a balloon support ring portion 10 is provided at one end of a handle portion 20 formed in a rod shape and a balloon stopper 30 is provided in the vicinity of the one end portion, the other end portion of the handle portion 20 is provided. A locking portion 50 is provided at the tip of the handle portion 20 and a locking projection 40 for locking the locking portion 50 is provided on the handle portion 20. When the handle portion 20 is bent and the locking hole 51 of the locking portion 50 is fitted into the locking protrusion 40 and locked, the grip portion 70 is formed at the handle portion 20 portion of the balloon stopper 1.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a balloon stopper for mounting and supporting an inflated balloon.

  In a conventional balloon stopper, a configuration for solving how to stop a balloon on a balloon support ring provided at one end of a handle is disclosed. For example, a ring portion is provided at one end portion of the handle portion, and a gas stop portion is provided near the end portion. This gas stop portion is fixed or integrated with the handle portion so that the gas stop portion extends downward from the upper portion. It has a short-branch shape that is substantially parallel to the handle portion or extends in a slightly oblique direction so that the ring portion can be bent at the hinge portion at or near the boundary portion between the ring portion and the handle portion. A rubber balloon stopper is disclosed (Patent Document 1). Also, one end of the holding rod is bent, and a support ring is provided at the bent tip so as to be oriented at right angles to the axis of the holding rod and on the extension of the axis of the holding rod. A balloon toy stopper is disclosed (Patent Document 2).

  However, with these conventional balloon stoppers, when the balloon is carried after the balloons are stopped on these balloon stoppers, if the tip of the stopper hits the child's eyes or face, the child's eyes And there was a risk of hurting the face. In addition, it was difficult to carry because the handle portion was simply a stick-shaped handle. Therefore, when gas is put into the balloon, the balloon often flies, so in consideration of environmental problems, the balloon containing gas cannot be used by itself.

  In order to solve some of these problems, a balloon support configured to be held firmly in the hand is disclosed. Specifically, a balloon support that supports an inflated balloon by attaching it to one end of a support rod, the balloon support having a structure in which the other end of the support rod is bent into a ring shape is disclosed. (Patent Document 3).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-193992 Japanese Utility Model Publication No.2-114097 JP2004-24373

  However, even the structure disclosed in Patent Document 3 has a problem that it is difficult to store and carry the support rod when it is bent from the beginning. In addition, if the handle part (pattern part) can be freely formed into a rod shape or ring shape, it can be stored and carried in a rod shape before use, while a handle can be formed during use. It becomes easy to have even. Moreover, even if it is in a rod-like state before being formed into a ring shape, it is necessary to form a safe shape even if the tip of the balloon stopper touches the child's eyes or face. Further, even if it is used for a balloon containing gas, it has been difficult to use it for other uses such as a display if a handle is formed from the beginning.

  The object of the present invention was made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and various safety features such as safety when a balloon stopper is used, ease of storage and carrying, and various displays and the like. The purpose is to provide a balloon stopper with enhanced convenience in consideration of the point corresponding to the usage.

  A balloon stopper according to the present invention is a balloon stopper in which a balloon support ring portion is provided at one end portion of a handle portion formed in a rod shape, and a balloon mouth stopper portion is provided in the vicinity of the one end portion. A locking protrusion is provided on the handle and a locking projection for locking the locking portion is provided on the handle, and a ring-shaped gripping portion is formed when the locking portion is locked to the locking projection. It is characterized by being.

  The locking projection of the balloon stopper according to the present invention is provided on the other end side of the balloon stopper, and the locking portion is formed in a ring shape that can be detachably locked to the locking projection. It is characterized by being.

  The balloon stopper according to the present invention is characterized in that the locking hole provided in the locking portion and the locking protrusion are formed so as to face in the same direction.

  The balloon stopper according to the present invention is characterized in that a notch portion is provided in the locking portion formed in a ring shape.

  The balloon stopper according to the present invention is provided with a locking portion at one end of the handle portion and a locking projection for locking the locking portion on the handle portion, and the locking portion is connected to the locking portion. A ring-shaped gripping portion is formed when locked to the protrusion. Accordingly, since a ring-shaped gripping portion is formed on the handle portion of the balloon stopper, it is easy to hold the balloon stopper by placing a finger on the ring-shaped gripping portion. Therefore, even a weak child can easily hold the balloon stopper. Further, since the balloon stopper is formed in a rod shape, it is easy to store and carry in this state.

  Further, the locking projection in the balloon stopper according to the present invention is provided on the other end side of the balloon stopper, and the locking portion is in a ring shape that can be detachably locked to the locking projection. Is formed. As described above, since the locking portion is configured to be detachable from the locking protrusion, it can be easily stored and carried as a rod-shaped object when not in use. Moreover, the latching | locking part formed in the edge part of a balloon stopper is formed in a ring shape. Therefore, even if this ring, which is the tip of the balloon stopper, touches the child's eyes or face, the child has a safe shape that is unlikely to be injured. Further, by passing an arbitrary string or the like through the ring through the locking hole of the locking part, it can be used for other purposes such as a display.

  Moreover, the latching hole provided in the latching | locking part in the balloon stopper which concerns on this invention, and the latching protrusion are formed so that it may face in the same direction. Thereby, it becomes easy to bend the handle and lock the locking portion to the locking projection.

  In the balloon stopper according to the present invention, by providing a notch portion in the engagement portion formed in a ring shape, when the engagement portion is pushed in from the upper portion of the engagement projection, the ring that is the engagement portion expands. Therefore, it becomes easy to lock. In addition, it is possible to lock the locking part by pushing the notch part of the locking part from the side surface of the locking protrusion and pushing the notch part wide, so the locking part is locked to the locking protrusion. It becomes easy to do.

  The purpose of making the balloon stopper easier to use and improving safety was realized with a simple configuration.

  1 to 7 are views showing a balloon stopper according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 5A and 5B are partially cutaway enlarged views showing another embodiment of the locking portion of the balloon stopper according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a use state of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the person holds the balloon stop in the use state. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which a string is passed through the ring of the locking portion of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment and used for a display or the like. 1 to 7, 1 is a balloon stopper, 10 is a balloon support ring, 11 is a notch, 20 is a handle, 30 is a balloon stopper, the root of the balloon stopper, 40 is a locking protrusion, 41. Is a locking portion, 50 is a locking hole, 51 is a notch portion of the locking portion, 52 is a rubber balloon, 61 is a balloon mouth portion, 70 is a gripping portion, and 80 is a string.

  The balloon stopper 1 according to the present embodiment is integrally formed of a flexible material having a certain degree of strength such as a synthetic resin material, and is engaged with the balloon support ring 10, the handle portion 20, the balloon mouth stopper portion 30, and the locking protrusion 40. Part 50. The balloon support ring 10 is formed with a ring at an end portion on the one end side of the handle portion 20 formed in a rod shape so as to be substantially perpendicular to the axis of the handle portion 20. Of course, the thickness and width of the balloon support ring 10 can be changed as long as they can support the rubber balloon 60. The balloon support ring 10 is provided with a notch 11. The notch 11 is provided at a position facing the portion where the handle 20 is provided. This notch portion is used so that the rubber balloon mouth portion 61 passes through the notch portion 11 when the rubber balloon 60 is attached to the balloon support ring 10.

  The handle portion 20 is formed in a cylindrical rod shape having a predetermined length, but it is needless to say that the handle portion 20 may be formed in a polygonal column shape as long as it has a rod shape. The balloon stopper 30 is formed near the end of the handle 20 where the balloon support ring 10 is formed. The position to be formed only needs to be provided at a position where the rubber balloon mouth 61 can be locked when the rubber balloon 60 is supported by the balloon support ring 10. The balloon stopper 30 is formed in a T shape with respect to the handle 20. The rubber balloon mouth portion 61 is locked by winding the rubber balloon mouth portion 61 around the root portion 31 of the balloon mouth stopper portion 30. It should be noted that the balloon mouth stopper 30 only needs to be stopped by locking the balloon mouth, so that the shape is not limited to the T-shape, and may be a hook shape or the like.

  The locking projection 40 is formed so as to protrude at a substantially right angle with respect to the handle portion 20. The locking projection 40 is formed on the locking portion 50 side (the other end side of the handle portion 20) from the balloon mouth stopper 30. A return portion 41 is formed at the tip of the locking projection 40, and has a structure that is difficult to be removed when the locking portion 50 is locked. The position at which the locking projection 40 is formed on the handle portion 20 only needs to be at a position where the locking portion 50 can be locked to the locking projection 40 by bending the handle portion 20.

  The locking part 50 is formed in a ring shape on the axis of the handle part 20 at the end of the handle part 20 on the other end side, and is provided with a locking hole 51. The locking hole 51 is used by being fitted into the locking projection 40 and locked. The locking hole 51 and the locking projection 40 can be locked regardless of the direction, but for easier use, the locking hole 51 and the locking projection 40 are It is preferable to be formed so as to face in the same direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (1) and (2), notches 52 and 53 may be provided in the ring-shaped locking portion 50. The cutout portions 52 and 53 make it easy to lock the locking portion 50 to the locking protrusion 40, so that it is easier to use. The cutout portions 52 and 53 may be provided at arbitrary positions.

  Next, the usage method of the balloon stopper 1 which concerns on a present Example is demonstrated. First, the user inflates the rubber balloon 60 and passes the notch 11 of the balloon support ring 10 while stretching the rubber balloon mouth 61. Next, the rubber balloon mouth part 61 is stretched and wound around the root part 31 of the balloon mouth stopper part 30 to be locked. Thereafter, the handle portion 20 is bent and the locking hole 51 of the locking portion 50 is fitted into the locking projection 40 and locked. Then, a ring is formed in the handle portion 20 of the balloon stopper 1 and the state shown in FIG. 6 is obtained. The wheel formed by the handle 20 (that is, the gripping portion 70) can be held by the user as shown in FIG. Furthermore, as another application, as shown in FIG. 8, it can be used for a display by passing a string 70 or the like through the locking hole 51 of the locking portion 50.

  According to the balloon stopper 1 according to the present embodiment, the locking portion 50 is provided on either end of the handle portion 20 and the locking protrusion 40 for locking the locking portion 50 is provided on the handle portion 20. The ring-shaped gripping portion 70 is formed when the locking portion 50 is locked to the locking protrusion 40. Accordingly, since the ring-shaped gripping portion 70 is formed on the handle portion 20 of the balloon stopper 1, it is easy to hold the balloon stopper 1 by placing a finger on the ring-shaped gripping portion 70. Therefore, even a weak child can easily hold the balloon stopper 1. Further, since the balloon stopper 1 is formed in a rod shape, it is easy to store and carry it in this state.

  Further, according to the balloon stopper 1 according to the present embodiment, the locking protrusion 40 is provided on the locking portion 50 side (the other end side of the handle portion 20) with respect to the balloon mouth closing portion 30, and the locking The portion 50 is formed in a ring shape that can be detachably locked to the locking protrusion 40. Since the locking portion 50 is configured to be detachable from the locking protrusion 40 in this manner, it can be easily stored and carried as a rod shape when not in use. In addition, since the locking portion 50 formed at the end of the balloon stopper 1 is formed in a ring shape, even if this ring, which is the tip of the balloon stopper 1, touches the eyes or face of the child, the child is injured. It has a difficult and safe shape. Moreover, since this latching | locking part 50 is formed in a ring shape, it can be used also for other uses, such as a display, by passing an arbitrary string etc. through this ring.

  Further, according to the balloon stopper 1 according to the present invention, the locking hole 51 provided in the locking portion 50 and the locking projection 40 are formed to face in the same direction. Thereby, it becomes easy to bend the handle portion 20 and lock the locking portion 50 to the locking protrusion 40.

  Further, according to the balloon stopper 1 according to the present embodiment, since the notch portions 52 and 53 are provided in the engagement portion 50 formed in a ring shape, the engagement portion 50 is pushed from above the engagement protrusion 40. At this time, since the ring as the locking portion 50 is widened, it is easy to lock. Further, since the notch portions 52 and 53 of the latching portion 50 are applied from the side surfaces of the latching projection 40 and the notch portions 52 and 53 are spread out, the latching portion 50 can be latched. It becomes easy to lock the stopper 50 to the locking protrusion 40.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 5A and 5B are partially cutaway enlarged views showing another embodiment of the locking portion of the balloon stopper according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 shows a use state of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the person grips the use state. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a string is passed through the ring of the locking portion of the balloon stopper according to the present embodiment and used for a display or the like.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Balloon stopper 10 Balloon support ring 11 Notch part 20 Handle part 30 Balloon mouth stopper part 31 Root part 40 Locking protrusion 41 Return part 50 Locking part 51 Locking hole 52,53 Notch part 60 Rubber balloon 61 Rubber balloon mouth Part 70 gripping part 80 string

Claims (4)

In the balloon stopper provided with a balloon support ring portion at one end of the handle portion formed in a rod shape, and provided with a balloon mouth stopper portion in the vicinity of the one end portion,
Provided with a locking projection at the other end of the handle and a locking projection for locking the locking portion on the handle,
A balloon stopper, wherein a ring-shaped gripping portion is formed when the locking portion is locked to the locking projection.   The locking projection is provided on the other end side of the balloon mouth stopper, and the locking portion is formed in a ring shape that can be detachably locked to the locking projection. The balloon stopper according to claim 1.   The balloon stopper according to claim 2, wherein the locking hole provided in the locking portion and the locking protrusion are formed so as to face in the same direction.   The balloon stopper according to any one of claims 2 and 3, wherein a notch portion is provided in the engagement portion formed in a ring shape.

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