JP3215803B2 - Joiner for long objects - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fastener for a long object, and is particularly suitable for connecting and fixing a splint for supporting an agricultural or horticultural plant and a crosspiece connected to the splint. Device structure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, splints have been used to support crops and horticultural plants. The splint functions as a support for supporting the stem and trunk of the plant and for winding the plant. The splint may be erected vertically in a pot alone, or a plurality of splints may be erected side by side in a field or greenhouse. When a plurality of splints are erected in this way, a crosspiece may be passed horizontally between the plurality of splints.

FIG. 8 shows a state in which a crosspiece is connected to a splint. A plurality of splints 7 are planted substantially perpendicularly to the ground, and a crosspiece 8 extending substantially horizontally is tied by a binding material 18 such as a string, rope, or wire so as to cross the splint 7. The plant 20 planted on the ground has its stems and branches loosely bound to the splint 7 or the rung 8 by the binding material 19 and is supported.

[0004]

However, in order to connect the above-mentioned conventional splint 7 and crosspiece 8, the binding material 1 is required.
8 has to be connected at each intersection of the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8, so that there is a problem that the installation work is complicated. In particular, in order to bind the rung 8 to the splint 7,
Since it is necessary to bind the binding material 18 while holding the work, it is extremely difficult to work alone. In addition, when the number of the splints 7 and the crosspieces 8 increases, the number of binding locations increases rapidly, so that the installation work is even more troublesome and time-consuming.

[0005] Even after the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 are installed, it is necessary to change the connection position of the crosspiece 8 due to the growth of the plant body 20 or replanting.
Must be released and the crossbar 8 must be bound again. Furthermore, since the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 are only tied up by the binding material 18, the binding portion may be loosened and unraveled with the passage of time. It is also necessary to change the position of the binding material 19 according to the growth of the plant 20.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to easily connect and remove the splint and the crosspiece, and to easily change the position of the crosspiece. It is an object of the present invention to realize a novel coupling that can reliably connect a splint and a crosspiece.

[0007]

Means taken by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems are a first means having a first axial direction.
A second elongate object having a holding portion configured to be able to hold a long object with a holding pressure, and a second axial direction adjacent to the holding portion and intersecting the first axial direction. A supporting surface formed to be capable of supporting the second elongated object formed at a position facing the holding portion via the supporting surface, and supporting the second elongated object supported by the supporting surface on the supporting surface. And a holder for the long object.

According to this means, when the second long object is placed on the support surface in a state where the first long object is held by the holding portion, the second long object becomes the first long object. The second long object is supported between the first long object and the holding portion, and thus falls from the support surface. Is held without. With this configuration, the holding portion holds the first long object,
Just by placing the second long object on the support surface, the two long objects can be easily connected in an intersecting state, and the position of the second long object can be easily changed only by changing the holding position of the holding portion. Can be changed.

Here, it is preferable that the holding portion is a convex portion formed at a position adjacent to the support surface and protruding in a substantially normal direction of the support surface. According to this means, the second long object can be securely held by the side surface of the convex portion projecting in the normal direction of the support surface, and the holding portion has a simple structure, so that it can be easily manufactured. In addition, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

In this case, it is preferable that the convex portion is formed such that a side surface facing the support surface covers the support surface from above. According to this means, since the second long object is also held from obliquely above by the convex portion, the second long object is more reliably prevented from coming off, and a more stable connection state is achieved. Obtainable.

It is preferable that the distance between the holding portion and the holding position of the first elongated object in the holding portion can be changed. According to this means, since the distance between the first elongated object and the holding portion can be changed, it is possible to easily cope with a change in the diameter of the second elongated object held between the two. In addition to this, the second long object can be sandwiched between the first long object and the holding portion. In particular, it is preferable that the holding portion is formed so as to be able to hold the first elongated object at a plurality of positions having different distances from the holding portion. In this case, since the holding portion does not need to be configured to be movable, the structure of the coupler can be simply configured.

[0012] It is preferable that the apparatus further comprises an insertion portion for inserting a plant extending substantially parallel to the first axial direction. According to this means, since the plant can be held by inserting the plant through the insertion portion, the plant extending along the first elongated object can be supported without using a binding material.

In this case, in particular, a pair of mutually opposing operation levers for opening and closing the holding portion are provided,
In order to keep a plant extending substantially in the same direction as the first axial direction inserted between the pair of operation levers, a locking member connected between the distal ends of the operation levers is provided. Is desirable. With this configuration, the plant can be inserted between the operation levers, and the plant can be held by the lock member, so that the plant can be supported on a long object by a simple configuration. The bundling operation of the plant can be easily performed without the need for a binding member for binding the plant.

The structure of each of the above means is to support a part of one side surface of the clothespin having a holding portion provided with a holding force by an elastic member and a pair of operating levers for opening and closing the holding portion. It is possible to form it with a simple structure in which a convex portion protrudes from a portion of the one side surface adjacent to the support surface.

[0015]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a fastener for a long object according to the present invention. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a first embodiment according to the present invention. The fastener 1 of the present embodiment includes:
A pair of opposing jaws 3a, 3a, a pair of operating levers 5, 5 formed integrally with the jaws 3a, and a periphery of the intersection of the jaws 3a and the operating levers 5; And an arc-shaped ring spring 6 for applying an elastic force in a direction to close the holding portion 3.

On the upper surface of the base of the operation lever 5, projections 2 are formed integrally. The upper surface of the operation lever 5 and the upper surface of the intersection of the jaw 3a and the operation lever 5 adjacent to the holding portion 3 with respect to these convex portions 2 and 2 are flat support surfaces 4 as described later. Used. The side surface 2 a of the convex portion 2 on the side of the support surface 4 is initially inclined from the periphery of the support surface 4 toward the opposite side to the holding portion 3, and from the substantially middle portion to the side of the holding portion 3. It is inclined and formed so as to cover the support surface 4.

The pressing surface 3b formed inside the jaws 3a, 3a of the holding portion 3 is formed in a corrugated shape for securely holding the object to be held. A non-slip portion 5a having a wavy surface is formed on the outer surface of the distal end portion of the operation lever 5 so as to be easily gripped. In this embodiment, when the pair of operation levers 5 and 5 are squeezed from the outside and approach each other,
The jaws 3a, 3a are opened outwardly against the elastic force of the ring spring 6. Therefore, by inserting the splint 7 between the jaws 3 a and removing the gripping force applied to the operation lever 5, the splint 7 can be clamped in the clamping unit 3 by the elastic force of the ring spring 6.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 are connected using this embodiment. A splint 7 is held by the holding portion 3 in a substantially vertical posture, and the crosspiece 8 is supported on the support surface 4 in a sideways posture. In the connection work between the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8, usually, the crosspiece is placed on the support surface 4 after the splint 7 is clamped. However, the splint 7 may be clamped by the clamping portion after the crosspiece is placed on the support surface 4.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 are connected to each other, and the splint 7 is held on the left side in the figure, and the convex part 2 serving as a holding part is on the right side in the figure. , 2 are present, the crosspiece 8 is held on the support surface 4. Therefore, the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 can be connected in a crossing posture (orthogonal posture). In addition, the operation of connecting the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 using this coupling tool can be performed very simply by simply holding the splint 7 and placing the crosspiece 8, and the removal work is also extremely simple.

Further, even when it is necessary to change the height of the rung 8 due to plant growth or other reasons, the holding lever 3 is slightly put on the operating lever 5 to reduce the holding pressure of the holding portion 3 while the rung 8 is mounted. Then, the height of the crosspiece 8 can be easily changed simply by sliding the coupling tool 1 along the splint 7. Further, in the present embodiment, the sandwiched splint 7 and the projection 2
Is sufficiently secured, so that the crosspiece 8 can be easily attached and detached even in the state shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the state shown in FIG. Side surface 2a on the side of support surface 4 of projection 2
Is formed so as to be inclined so as to cover the support surface 4 at the upper part thereof, so that the crossbar 8 placed on the support surface 4 is difficult to be blown or dropped by wind or the like. I have. As shown in the drawing, the distance L between the outer peripheral surface of the splint 7 held by the holding portion 3 and the side surface 2a of the projection 2 is
What is necessary is just to be formed larger than at least the diameter of the crosspiece 8. In addition, it is preferable that the height of the convex portion 2 is formed to be at least higher than half the diameter D of the cross bar 8 in order to hold the cross bar 8.
It is particularly desirable to form it higher than the diameter D of

Here, when it is desired to prevent wobble of the crosspiece 8, the protruding part 2 is slidably attached to the operation lever 5, and after the crosspiece 8 is installed as shown in FIG. 2 may be moved toward the crosspiece 8, and an operation may be performed so that the crosspiece 8 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral surface of the splint 7 and the side surface 2 a of the projection 2.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the long object coupling device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, the coupling device 10 of this embodiment includes a holding portion 1 having a pair of jaws 11a, 11a.
1, a support surface 12, a pair of operation levers 13, 13,
Convex part 1 protruding from the upper surface of the base of operation lever 13
4, 14 and an arcuate ring spring 15 having an end attached to the outer surface of the jaw 11a. Although each component is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the insertion space surrounded by the pressing surface 11b of the jaw 11a of the holding portion 11 is formed by the distal end portion of the holding portion 11 and the operating lever 13. It is formed in a shape extending in the direction connecting the tip,
The splint 7 is configured to be able to be held at different positions along the direction.

With such a structure of the holding portion 11, as shown in FIG. 5, when the splint 7 is held by the holding portion 11, the splint 7 can be held on the tip side of the holding portion 11 (a). At the same time, the splint 7 can be held on the base side of the holding portion 11 (b). For this reason, when the diameter of the splint 7 and / or the crosspiece 8 is large, FIG.
As shown in (a), the axis of the splint 7 and the side surface 1 of the projection 14
Spacing 7 and / or rung 8
Is small, the distance between the axis of the splint 7 and the side surface 14a of the projection 14 can be reduced.

With such a structure, the splint 7 and / or
Alternatively, even if the diameter of the crosspiece 8 is different, it is possible to easily cope with it by merely adjusting the holding position of the splint 7 in the holding portion 11, so that the responsiveness to the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 can be increased, and By holding the crosspiece 8 between the splint 7 and the protruding part 14 as shown in (b), the stability of the crosspiece 8 can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the side surface 14 a of the convex portion 14 on the side of the support surface 12 is formed so as to face the extending direction of each operation lever 13. On the other hand, the side surface 2a of the protrusion 2 of the first embodiment is formed substantially parallel to the outer peripheral surface of the crosspiece 8 mounted on the support surface 4.
FIG. 6 shows a comparison of the planar structure in use of the coupler 10 of the present embodiment and the coupler 1 of the first embodiment described above. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the side surface 2a of the projection 2 is formed so as to be parallel to the outer peripheral surface of the crosspiece 8, whereas in the present embodiment, As shown in FIG. 6B, the side surface 14 a is inclined with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the crosspiece 8.

According to the present embodiment, as described above, by changing the holding position of the splint 7, it is possible to hold the crosspiece 8 between the splint 7 and the projection 14. 6B, the outer corner of the side surface 14a comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the crosspiece 8. As shown in FIG. As a result, the crossbar 8 is formed on the side surface 14 a of the pair of convex portions 14.
Since the displacement in the axial direction is prevented by the contact pressure received from the outer corners, a stable mounting state can be obtained.

In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the side surface 14a of the projection is inclined so as to cover the support surface 12. Generally, it is preferable that the side surface on the support surface side of the holding portion is inclined on the support surface in order to prevent the crosspiece 8 from coming off due to wind or the like. The inclination angle is particularly preferably about 30 to 60 degrees.

In the first and second embodiments, instead of the convex portion, the holding portion may be formed by a step portion in which the surface of the operation lever is formed in a stepped shape. In this case, the height of the step is preferably configured to be larger than the radius of the crosspiece 8 so that the crosspiece 8 does not come off beyond the step.

It is also possible to adopt a structure in which the tip of the holding portion is fixed to the side of the holding portion beyond the crosspiece 8. The fixing method in this case may be a detachable attaching structure such as a hook structure or a hook-and-loop fastener. In this case, it does not come off in the upper direction due to a strong wind or the like, and the crosspiece 8 can be securely fixed.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the long object fastener according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the present embodiment is similar to the above-described second embodiment in that the holding portion 11, the support surface 12, and the operation lever 13 are the same.
And the convex portion 14, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, a strip 16 such as a string, a rope, or a wire is fixed to one end of the pair of operation levers 13, 13, and a C-shaped engaging member 17 is attached to the other end.
Is installed. A hook 16 a having, for example, a hook shape is formed at the tip of the strip 16.
Is configured to engage with the engagement member 17.

In this embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, the splint 7 and the crosspiece 8 can be connected to cross each other.
0 is inserted between the operating levers 13 and 13, and the hook 16a of the strip 16 is engaged with the engaging member 17,
By locking, the plant body 20 is operated with the operation lever 1.
3 and 13 and the strip 16 surround the fastener 10 '.
Can be held in a state where it is inserted through. here,
The locking member is not limited to the combination of the strip 16 and the engaging member 17, and various structures for ensuring the holding of the plant 20 can be formed.

For this reason, by using the fastener 10 ′ of the present embodiment, the conventionally used binding members 18 and 1 can be used.
9 can be eliminated. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the plant body 20 is held only by the splint 7 without intentionally attaching the crosspiece 8. In the present embodiment, as the plant 20 grows, the operating levers 13 and 13
The holding position of the plant body 20 can be easily changed only by changing the holding position of the coupling tool 10 ′ with respect to the splint 7.

The above-mentioned splint and crosspiece are not limited to those made of wood, but may be made of various materials such as metal, resin and the like. The size and material of the coupler of the present invention are arbitrary, and various methods such as cutting, forging, injection molding, and the like can be adopted for the method of manufacturing the coupler.

Further, the structure of the elastic member such as a ring spring for performing the function of the coupling member, the various operating portions such as the operating lever, and the holding portion and the like is not limited to those shown in the above embodiment, but may be the same. Any function can be used as long as it can fulfill the function of.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention, the second elongate object is simply held by the holding portion and the second elongate object is placed on the support surface. Can be held between the first elongate object and the holding portion, so that the two elongate objects can be easily connected in an intersecting state, and the second elongate object can be easily obtained simply by changing the holding position of the holding portion. The position of the long object can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily connect, remove, and change the position of the splint and the crosspiece for supporting the plant body, and it is possible to securely hold the splint and the crosspiece.

[Detailed description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a structure of a first embodiment of a long object fastener according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use state of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a use state of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a structure of a second embodiment of a long object coupler according to the present invention.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are plan views (a) and (b) showing different use states of the second embodiment.

6A is a plan view illustrating a use state of the first embodiment, and FIG. 6B is a plan view illustrating a use state of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a structure of a long object according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic explanatory view showing a usage state of a conventional splint and a crosspiece.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 10 Coupling tool 2, 14 Convex part 2a, 14a Side surface 3,11 Nipping part 3a, 11a Jaw 4,12 Support surface 5,13 Operating lever 7 Splint 8 Cross bar 16 Strip 16a Hook 17 Engaging member 20 Plant

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A holding portion configured to be able to hold a first elongate object having a first axial direction with a holding pressure, and an intersecting portion adjacent to the holding portion and intersecting the first axial direction. Second
A support surface formed to be able to support a second elongated object having an axial direction of the second direction, and a second surface formed at a position facing the holding portion via the support surface and supported by the support surface. have a holding portion for holding the elongated article on the support surface of said the clamping position of the first long member in the clamping unit
Fitting the long object, wherein changeably that you have configured the distance between the holding portion. 2. The elongated object according to claim 1, wherein the holding portion is formed at a position adjacent to the support surface and is a convex portion protruding in a substantially normal direction of the support surface. Fittings. 3. The claim 1 or claim 2, the elastic portions
The clamping unit having a clamping pressure by a material, and the clamping unit
Laundry with a pair of operating levers to open and close
A part of one side of the scissors is the supporting surface, and the one side is
A convex portion serving as the holding portion at a portion adjacent to the support surface
A fastener for a long object, wherein 4. The connection of a long object according to claim 2 , wherein the projection is formed such that a side surface facing the support surface covers the support surface from above. Utensils. 5. The first axial direction according to claim 3, wherein
And a plant extending in substantially the same direction as the pair of operation levers.
In order to maintain the state inserted between
A fastener for a long object, comprising locking means connected between the distal ends .