JP3635456B2 - Anchor element using hook-and-loop fastener - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to an engaging element using hook and loop hook-and-loop fasteners, and more specifically to prevent them from falling by attaching to an OA device or the like, or a flap (lid) such as a bag or office file and a main body The present invention relates to an engaging element using a hook-and-loop hook-and-loop fastener that is used to close the hook.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The engaging element using a hook-and-loop fastener, which has been used most simply and frequently, is made up of a pair of a hook-forming piece and a loop-forming piece that have been cut into an arbitrary shape. Several anchoring elements devised to provide decorative properties have been developed and are publicly known. One of them is a male front member in which hooks which are one of hook and loop fasteners are clustered, and a male back member projecting a crimping leg. The front end of the caulking leg is fastened in the caulking space of the male surface member, and a female member in which the loop which is the other surface fastener is clustered is attached to the main body of the collar. It is a fastening element that uses a hook-and-loop fastener that attaches and closes the flap of the bag and the main body.
[0003]
The second is to provide a protruding ridge or recess on the outer periphery of the press-fitting part under the head, and attach the base body on which the hook, which is one of the hook-and-loop fasteners, clumps to the surface of the head, For example, a press-fitting part is press-fitted into a mounting hole formed on the lower surface of an OA device such as a personal computer, and is engaged with a female member in which a loop which is the other of the hook-and-loop fasteners is mounted on a desk, and the OA device shakes the earthquake It is a fastening element that uses a hook-and-loop fastener to prevent accidental falling.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, all of the conventional engaging elements are securely attached to the body to be attached and are suitable for providing decorativeness. However, the former attaching of the engaging element slams the surface of the male surface member with a mold. Since the male front member and the male back member are caulked, there is a problem that the hooks clustered on the surface of the male front member are broken or permanently deformed, resulting in a decrease in the engaging force.
[0005]
Also, in the latter engaging element, the head where the hooks are clustered by the press-fitting means is struck and press-fitted into the mounting hole, so that the hook is broken or permanently deformed similarly to the former engaging element, and the engagement force is reduced. It was causing a decline.
[0006]
Therefore, the present invention provides an engaging element using a hook-and-loop fastener that does not cause a decrease in engaging force without causing breakage or permanent deformation of the hook even when the surface where the hooks are clustered is struck and attached to the attached body. Offering is an issue.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and is one of hook-and-loop fasteners formed by hooking a crimping receiving member having a through hole and an inner cap body, and comprising a hook and a loop. A male back member comprising a male surface member in which a base body having hooks clustered is attached to the surface of the inner cap body, and a male back member projecting a caulking leg, which is penetrated through a mounting hole of a body to be attached. A hook-and-loop fastener that attaches the tip of the crimping leg to the female member in which the loop, which is the other of the hook-and-loop fasteners, is attached by tightening the tip of the crimping leg between the crimping receiving member of the male surface member and the inner cap body. In the engagement element using
The surface of the base body on which the hooks are clustered has substantially the same thickness as the height of the hook and the hook is buried, and the hook is removed from the base body without being permanently deformed or the fastening performance is not lowered. It is based on a fastening element using a hook-and-loop fastener covered with an elastomeric protective layer so that it can be exposed.
[0008]
In addition, a base body formed by a group of hooks, which are one of hook fasteners and hook-and-loop fasteners, is superimposed on the surface of the head on a male member main body provided with protrusions or ridges for retaining the outer periphery of the press-fitting portion under the head. In the engagement element using the hook-and-loop fastener, the hook is engaged with the female member in which the loop that is the other of the hook-and-loop fastener is clustered,
The surface of the base body on which the hooks are clustered has substantially the same thickness as the height of the hook and the hook is buried, and the hook is removed from the base body without being permanently deformed or the fastening performance is not lowered. May be covered with an elastomeric protective layer so as to be exposed.
[0009]
【The invention's effect】
According to the engaging element using the hook-and-loop fastener according to the present invention described above, the surface is struck using a mold or press-fitting means because the hook is formed on the surface and has an elastomer protective layer. Even so, the hook is not broken or permanently deformed, and the engaging force is not reduced.
[0010]
Further, since the protective layer is configured to be removable from the base body so that the hook is exposed without permanently deforming the hook or reducing the fastening performance of the hook, The protective layer can be completely removed after mounting.
[0011]
As described above, it is possible to provide an engaging element using a hook-and-loop fastener that does not cause a decrease in engaging force without causing breakage or permanent deformation of the hook even if the hook is struck and attached to the attached body. be able to.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(Example 1)
The engaging element according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an enlarged central sectional view of the engaging element (1) using a hook-and-loop fastener, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged central sectional view of the male back member (5), FIG. 3 is an elastomer application device (31) of a device for forming the protective layer (E), and FIG. 4 is a device for forming the protective layer (E) by other means. A calender roll device (34), wherein the engaging element (1) includes a male member (2) formed by a group of hooks (F) which are one of hook fasteners (F) and loop fasteners (R). The loop (R) includes a female member (3) clustered, and the male member (2) further includes a male front member (4) and a male back member (5).
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 1, the male surface member (4) has a disk shape with a diameter of 25 mm, and is formed between the hard inner cap body (7) and the soft back cover (9) by the inner cap body (7). A base member (8) in which the hooks (F) are clustered together is attached to the inner cap body (7) by sandwiching a hard caulking receiving member (6) having a slightly smaller diameter, and the peripheral portions thereof are welded to each other. The male back member (5) has a metal rivet (12) provided with a caulking leg (13) with its tip slightly widened in a trumpet shape or slit in the axial direction. The configuration is embedded in the subject (11).
[0014]
The back cover (9) of the male front member (4) is formed of a soft synthetic resin sheet, and a through hole (9a) through which the caulking leg (13) of the male back member (5) can pass is formed at the center. The caulking receiving member (6) is formed of a hard foamed resin material, and a through hole (6a) having a diameter through which the caulking leg (13) of the male back member (5) penetrates is formed in the center. The back cover (9) is drilled corresponding to the position of the through hole (9a). The inner cap body (7) is a thin plate made of a hard synthetic resin.When the caulking leg (13) fitted into the caulking space (10) is caulked, the inner cap body (7) This is for abutting to protect the back side of the base body (8) and to support the base body in a flat shape.
[0015]
The base (8) is a flexible thermoplastic synthetic resin sheet, and the hook (F) is formed integrally with the base (8) using a thermoplastic synthetic resin material. Then, it is cut out according to the shape of the male surface member (4) using a punching means or the like, and is attached to the inner cap body (7). As for the shape of the hook (F), various hooks can be used such as one having a plurality of key parts per one as shown in the embodiment, one having a single key part at the tip, and a mushroom type. .
[0016]
Then, the removable protective layer (E) formed on the base body (8) and embedded in the clustered hooks (F) is attached to the body (M) with the male member (2) as shown in FIG. After being attached by caulking means, the hook (F) may be removed from the hook (F) so that the hook (F) is exposed without being permanently deformed or the fastening performance of the hook (F) being deteriorated. In order to make it possible, various materials can be used as the material of the protective layer (E) as long as it is an elastomer (a polymer substance exhibiting rubber elasticity near room temperature), but the protective layer (E) is hooked (F It is necessary to have sufficient flexibility near room temperature so that it can be peeled off, and to have sufficient tensile strength that does not break when peeled off from the hook (F). A particularly suitable elastomer for the protective layer (E) is silicon rubber, but thermoplastic materials such as natural rubber and urethane rubber can also be used.
[0017]
In order to facilitate removal of the protective layer (E) from the substrate (8), the hook (F) may be treated with a release agent in advance before the protective layer (E) is formed. Alternatively, an additive for facilitating peeling may be directly mixed with the thermoplastic synthetic resin material used for producing the substrate (8).
[0018]
Various means can be used for forming the protective layer (E). An example of the production method of the protective layer (E) is as follows. When vinyl plastisol is used as the elastomer, the reservoir (35) of the coating device (31) is positioned on the rotating body (36) as shown in FIG. A strip-shaped release cloth (H) passes between them. When the release cloth (H) passes through this space, the vinyl plastisol at room temperature is applied to the release cloth (H) from the reservoir (35) at a constant thickness, and the release cloth (H) to which the vinyl plastisol is applied is applied to the application device (31). To the heating device (32). The heating device (32) heats the vinyl plastisol to the melting temperature and activates the foaming agent contained in the vinyl plastisol to cause foaming by the infrared irradiation means.
[0019]
The release cloth (H) coated with vinyl plastisol is gradually cooled out of the heating device (32), and while still soft, the surface on which the hook (F) of the base (8) is formed by the embedding device (33). And hook (F) is embedded in vinyl plastisol. Thereafter, the release cloth (H) is peeled from the vinyl plastisol, and a protective layer (E) is formed on the substrate (8). When the vinyl plastisol is too soft, the hook (F) and the vinyl plastisol cannot be removed firmly and cannot be removed. Need to embed.
[0020]
Further, as another means for producing the protective layer (E), as shown in FIG. 4, the base (8) on which the hook (F) is formed is passed through the gap of the calender roll device (34), so that the calender roll Eject the elastomer compound (Ea) during (37) and spread it uniformly over the hook (F) at a constant thickness, and then use a means that cures in a manner suitable for the elastomer compound (Ea) to be used. Can do.
[0021]
Next, the use of the engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. First, the mounting hole (Ma) of the attachment body (M) such as a bag or a flap of an office file is described. ) Through the caulking leg (13) of the male back member (5), and the male front member (4) is fitted onto the caulking leg (13) protruding to the opposite side. Clamp the male back member (5) by supporting the male back member (5) with a receiving die (not shown) and hitting the male front member (4) with a punching die (not shown) from the base (8) side. Install with the leg (13) tightened. At this time, the protective layer (E) formed on the base body (8) buffers the impact and pressure caused by the punching die, and prevents the hooks (F) clustering on the base body (8) from being broken or permanently deformed.
[0022]
After the male member (2) is attached to the attachment body (M), the protective layer (E) formed on the base body (8) is removed as shown in FIG. Since the protective layer (E) has sufficient tensile strength and softness, it can be easily detached from the hook (F) by pulling it so that it does not break or damage the hook (F). Since it can be completely removed without cutting, it can be removed quickly. Then, it can be detachably engaged with the female member (3) with the loop (R) clustered attached to the main body side of the bag or office file.
[0023]
(Example 2)
The engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener according to Example 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of the engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener, and FIG. The engagement element (1) is a bottom view of the male member (2), and the engagement element (1) is a hook (F) that is one of hook-and-loop fasteners comprising a hook (F) and a loop (R). Is composed of a male member (2) clustered and a female member (3) clustered with a loop (R).
[0024]
The male member (2) has a hook (F) and a loop (R) on a head (21) having a press-fit portion (22) projecting on one side of a disk-shaped head (21) having a diameter of 25 mm. The base (8) in which the hooks (F) which are one of the hook and loop fasteners are clustered together, and the head (21) and the press-fitting part (22) are integrally formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and the press-fitting part ( 22) is provided with a ridge (23) as an axial stopper.
[0025]
The base (8) is a flexible thermoplastic synthetic resin sheet similar to the base (8) of Example 1, and the hook (F) is made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin material and the base (8). It is formed integrally. A punching means or the like is used to cut out the male surface member (4) according to the shape of the male surface member (4), and it is attached to the head (21).
[0026]
A removable elastomer protective layer (E) including the hooks (F) clustered on the base body (8) is formed on the base body (8). The protective layer (E) is used to permanently deform the hook (F) or reduce the fastening performance of the hook (F) after the male surface member (4) is attached to the body (M) by press-fitting means. So that the hook (F) can be removed from the hook (F) without exposing the hook (F). As the material and forming means of the protective layer (E), the same material and forming means as those of the protective layer (E) of Example 1 can be used.
[0027]
Next, the use of the engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener will be described. For example, when using OA equipment to prevent it from falling from a desk, etc. in the event of an earthquake, first install a diameter that allows the press-fit part (22) of the male member (2) to be press-fitted into the back of the OA equipment. A hole (Ma) is drilled, and the press-fitting portion (22) of the male member (2) is press-fitted into the mounting hole (Ma) using press-fitting means. At this time, the base body (8) is struck by the press-fitting means, but the protective layer (E) buffers the impact and pressure by the press-fitting means, and prevents the hooks (F) clustering on the base body (8) from being broken or permanently deformed.
[0028]
After the male member (2) is attached to the attachment body (M), the protective layer (E) formed on the base body (8) is removed. Since the protective layer (E) has sufficient tensile strength and softness, it can be easily detached from the hook (F) by pulling it so that it does not break or damage the hook (F). Since it can be completely removed without cutting, it can be removed quickly.
[0029]
Next, on the desk or shelf on which the OA equipment is placed, attach the female member (3) with the loop (R) clustered so as to correspond to the male member (2) attached to the OA equipment, etc. The male member (2) and the female member (3) are engaged with each other to prevent the fall. The shape of the female member (3) may be a shape in which the press-fit portion (22) protrudes from the head (21) in the same manner as the male member (2). You may make it stick on a desk using.
[0030]
(Example 3)
The components of the engaging element (1) according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is an enlarged central sectional view of the engaging element (1) using a hook-and-loop fastener. The landing element (1) consists of a male member (2) in which the hook (F), one of the hook-and-loop fasteners composed of the hook (F) and the loop (R), is clustered and a female member (3) in which the loop (R) is clustered. Composed.
[0031]
The male member (2) has a disk shape with a diameter of 25 mm, a hard receiving member (24) slightly smaller in diameter than the hard inner cap body (7), and a head having a smaller diameter than the receiving member (24) ( 21) through the press-fitting portion (22) protruding from the inner cap body (7) and the soft back cover (9) so that the head (21) and the receiving member (24) are sandwiched, The base body (8) in which (F) is integrally clustered is overlaid on the inner cap body (7), and the peripheral portions thereof are welded to each other. The head portion (21) and the press-fit portion (22) are integrally formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and a portion of the press-fit portion (22) is bulged to form a protruding strip (23) in the axial direction.
[0032]
The back cover (9) of the male front member (4) is formed of a soft synthetic resin sheet, and a through-hole (9a) through which the press-fitting portion (22) of the male member (2) main body can penetrate is formed in the center. The receiving member (24) is formed of a hard foamed resin material, and a through hole (24a) having a diameter through which the press-fitted portion (22) passes is formed in the center of the through hole (9a) of the back cover (9). It is drilled corresponding to the position. The inner cap body (7) is a thin plate made of hard synthetic resin.
[0033]
The base (8) is a flexible thermoplastic synthetic resin sheet similar to the base (8) of Example 1, and the hook (F) is made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin material and the base (8). It is formed integrally. It is cut out using a punching means and attached to the head (21).
[0034]
The removable elastomer protective layer (E) including the clustered hooks (F) formed on the base body (8) has a male surface member (4) pressed onto the body (M) by press-fitting means. After installation, the hook (F) can be removed from the hook (F) so that the hook (F) is exposed without being permanently deformed or the fastening performance of the hook (F) is not deteriorated. Is done. As the material and forming means of the protective layer (E), the same material and forming means as those of the protective layer (E) of Example 1 can be used.
[0035]
Next, the use of the constituent elements of the engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener is the same as in the case of the second embodiment, and is as indicated by paragraph numbers 0027 to 0029.
[0036]
The engaging element (1) using the hook-and-loop fastener according to the present invention described above is not limited to the embodiment, and dimensions, shapes, etc. can be appropriately changed according to the purpose of use and the like. Needless to say.
[0037]
The female member (3) is not particularly limited in shape as long as the loops (R) engaged with the hooks (F) are clustered, and any known means can be used as the attaching means.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an enlarged central sectional view of a fastening element (1) using a hook-and-loop fastener.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged central sectional view of a male front member (4) and a male back member (5).
FIG. 3 is an elastomer application device of a device for forming a protective layer (E).
FIG. 4 is a calendar roll device of a device for forming a protective layer (E).
FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fastening element using a hook-and-loop fastener.
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of components of the engaging element.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged central sectional view of a fastening element using a hook-and-loop fastener.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Anchor element
(2) Male member
(3) Female member
(4) Male surface member
(5) Male back member
(6) Clamping receiving member
(6a) Through hole
(7) Inner cap body
(8) Substrate
(9) Back cover
(9a) Through hole
(10) Caulking space
(11) Male back member mainly
(12) Rivet
(13) Caulking leg
(21) Head
(22) Press-fit part
(23) Relief ridge
(24) Receiving member
(24a) Through hole
(E) Protective layer
(F) Hook
(R) Loop

Claims (2)

The caulking receiving member (6) with a through hole and the inner cap body (7) are overlaid, and the hook (F), which is one of the hook-and-loop fasteners composed of the hook (F) and the loop (R), is clustered. The male base member (4) is attached to the surface of the inner cap body (7), and the male back member (5) is provided with a caulking leg (13). The tip of the crimping leg (13) of the male back member (5) passed through the mounting hole (Ma) of the body (M) is connected to the crimping receiving member (6) of the male front member (4) and the inner cap body. (7) In a fastening element using a hook-and-loop fastener, which is fastened and attached to the female member (3) in which the loop (R) which is the other of the hook-and-loop fasteners is clustered.
The surface of the base body (8) on which the hooks (F) are clustered has a thickness substantially the same as the height of the hooks (F) and the hooks (F) are buried, and the hooks (F) are permanently deformed. Or a hook-and-loop fastener characterized by being covered with an elastomeric protective layer (E) so that the hook (F) can be exposed by being removed from the base (8) without deteriorating the fastening performance. The arrival element. Hook (F) and loop (R) surface fastener, with male member (2) provided with retaining ridges (23) or recesses on the outer periphery of the press-fitting part (22) under the head (21) The base body (8) on which one of the hooks (F) is clustered is attached to the surface of the head (21) and press-fitted into the mounting hole (Ma) of the body to be mounted (M). ) Is engaged with the female member (3) in which the loop (R) which is the other of the surface fasteners is clustered.
The surface of the base body (8) on which the hooks (F) are clustered has a thickness substantially the same as the height of the hooks (F) and the hooks (F) are buried, and the hooks (F) are permanently deformed. Or a hook-and-loop fastener characterized by being covered with an elastomeric protective layer (E) so that the hook (F) can be exposed by being removed from the base (8) without deteriorating the fastening performance. The arrival element.

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