JP3978092B2 - Locking clip for tape strap - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises a base body having a locking portion at the end and a clamp body hinged to the base body, and the end of the tape-shaped strap cannot be moved between the base body and the clamp body by engaging with each other. The present invention relates to a locking clip for a tape-like strap to be held on the surface.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a locking clip for such a tape-shaped strap, there has been known a locking clip that sandwiches both ends of the tape as shown in FIG.
[0003]
9 (a) is a plan view of a conventional locking clip, and FIG. 9 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 9 (a), as shown in FIG. 9 (a). The clip 01 includes a base body 02 and a sandwiching body 03, and the sandwiching body 03 is integrally connected to the base body 02 by a hinge 04.
[0004]
The base body 02 is provided with support bases 02a and 02b on which the end portions of the tape-shaped strap 05 are respectively placed. On the other hand, the sandwiching body 03 cooperates with the support bases 02a and 02b to end the tape-shaped strap 05. It has clamping pieces 03a and 03b for clamping the parts. Each of the sandwiching pieces 03a and 03b has a protruding piece 06 that bites into the strap 05, and a partly long protruding piece 07 is configured to be engageable with an engaging recess 08 formed on the support bases 02a and 02b. Yes.
[0005]
As shown in FIG. 9B, each clamping piece 03a, 03b includes an engaging protrusion b that can be detachably engaged with the hook-shaped part a of the support bases 02a, 02b. By engaging the portion b, the protruding piece 06 bites into the strap 05, and the long protruding piece 07 engages with the engaging recess 08, so that each end portion 05a, 05b of the tape-shaped strap 05 is respectively The strap 05 is held in an immovable manner and is connected in an annular shape.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Although the conventional locking clip 01 as shown in FIG. 9 can hold the end of the tape-shaped strap 05 so as not to move, the number of the protruding pieces 06 must be increased in order to hold it securely. In addition, since the support bases 02a and 02b are integrated, it is limited to a usage form in which the strap 05 is connected in an annular shape.
[0007]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can reliably hold the end of the tape-shaped strap immovably without increasing the number of protruding pieces, and as an article holder with a strap. It is also an object to provide a locking clip for a tape-like strap that can also be used.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the locking clip for the tape-shaped strap of the present invention comprises a base body provided with a locking portion on the end portion, the holding member coupled to the hinge to the base member, said base An engaging clip for a tape-like strap that holds the end of the tape-like strap immovably between the body and the sandwiching body via the hinge, wherein the sandwiching body accommodates the tape-like strap. There is a folding bar for folding and holding the recess and the tape-shaped strap, and the folding bar is separated by a slit-shaped notch with an outer end opened in front of the storage recess, and an inner end is connected to the hinge It is characterized by being integrally connected and cantilevered .
According to this feature, the folding bar is separated by the slit-shaped notch with the outer end opened in front of the storage recess, so that the folding part of the tape-shaped strap can be easily attached to the folding bar. and since the holding folded tape-shaped strap by folding bar can be securely immovably holding the ends of the strap.
[0010]
In the locking clip for the tape-shaped strap of the present invention, it is preferable that a through hole is formed on the base body side facing the folding bar.
In this way, even if the folded portion becomes thick due to the folding of the strap, a part of the tape-shaped strap faces the through hole, so that the closing resistance force when the holding body is engaged with the base body is reduced. it can.
[0011]
In the locking clip for the tape-shaped strap according to the present invention, it is preferable that at least one of the base body, the sandwiching body, and the folding bar is provided with a non-slip means.
If it does in this way, it can hold to a securing clip more certainly, without a tape-shaped strap slipping.
[0012]
In the locking clip for the tape-shaped strap of the present invention, one end of the tape-shaped strap is held immovably by one of the locking clips, and the other end is immovably held by the other locking clip. It is preferable that each locking clip can be detachably connected at the locking portion.
In this way, by connecting the two locking clips, the tape-shaped strap can be connected in an annular shape and hung around the neck to hang a name tag, an admission ticket, a lift ticket or the like.
[0013]
In the locking clip for the tape-shaped strap of the present invention, it is preferable that the locking portions are configured to be capable of pivoting with respect to each other when connected.
In this way, when the tape-shaped strap is connected in an annular shape, the connecting portion of the locking clip also has a degree of freedom of bending, so that it is convenient when an object is bound using this strap.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0015]
First, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a locking clip according to the present invention, showing a state in which a base body and a sandwiching body are opened, and FIG. 2 is a plan view in which a tape-like strap is latched by the base body and the sandwiching body. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the deployed locking clip as viewed from the outside, FIG. 4 is a front view of the deployed locking clip as viewed from the inside, and FIG. 5 is the perspective view of FIG. FIG. 6 is a view in the direction of arrow B, FIG. 6 is a view in the direction of arrow C in FIG. 4, and FIG.
[0016]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numerals 1a and 1b are locking clips integrally formed of, for example, synthetic resin, and the ends of these clips 1a and 1b are detachable from each other. A stop portion 2 and a locking portion 3 are formed, and both ends of a tape-shaped strap (hereinafter referred to as a strap 8) formed of a tape-shaped string material or the like are held on these locking clips 1a and 1b, respectively. A loop-shaped strap 8 can be formed by locking the stop portion 2 and the locking portion 3 to each other.
[0017]
Since the locking clips 1a and 1b have the same structure except for the locking portion 2 and the locking portion 3, the locking clips 1a and 1b will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0018]
In other words, the locking clip 1a is integrally formed with a base body 4 having the locking portion 2 at the end and a holding body 5 that is elastically connected to the base body 4 via a hinge 6 so as to be bent. Thus, the base body 4 and the sandwiching body 5 are configured to be held by being engaged with each other while the end portion of the strap 8 is sandwiched therebetween.
[0019]
Specifically, the base body 4 is a flat body having a predetermined thickness and is formed in a rectangular shape, and at one end thereof, a C-shaped engaging portion 2 having a slit-like opening portion 2a having a predetermined width is formed at the tip. On the upper surface of the base body 4, an accommodation recess 10 whose upper surface or rear end is opened is formed so as to accommodate the end portion where the strap 8 is folded back and overlapped (see FIGS. 1 and 5).
[0020]
Side walls 12a and 12b are erected on both sides of the housing recess 10, and an engagement angle that opens from the upper surface of the side wall 12a on one side (opposite to the hinge side) opens to the housing recess 10 side. A hole 14 is formed, and a notch step portion 14 a communicating with the outside of the side wall 12 is formed as an engagement portion on the base body 4 side at a predetermined depth portion of the engagement square hole 14.
[0021]
The accommodation recess 10 is formed with a square fitting hole 15 into which a distal end of a folding bar 16 of the sandwiching body 5 described later is inserted and locked at the front inner side of the side wall 12, and the folding bar 16 in front of the accommodation recess 10. A rectangular through-hole 18 is formed at a position opposite to the upper surface of the housing, and three triangular pyramid-shaped projecting pieces 20 serving as anti-slip means projecting upward for biting into and fixing the strap 8 are disposed in the receiving recess 10. Has been.
[0022]
In addition, the holding body 5 is formed with an accommodation recess 22 whose upper surface or rear end is opened to correspond to the accommodation recess 10 of the base body 4 when the hinge 6 is bent to face the accommodation recess 10. A side wall 24 is erected, and an engagement piece 25 having an engagement claw 25a projecting outward is erected on the other outer side surface.
[0023]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the holding body 5 is separated by a slit-shaped notch 26 having an outer end opened in front of the housing recess 22, and one end thereof is integrally connected to the hinge 6. A folding bar 16 having a square cross section that is cantilevered is provided, and in the receiving recess 22, three triangles that serve as anti-slip means projecting upward in order to bite and fix from the outer surface of the strap 8. A conical protruding piece 30 is provided.
[0024]
Although not shown, the anti-slip means composed of these three triangular pyramidal protruding pieces 20 or 30 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the folded bar 16, and the contact surface instead of the triangular pyramidal protruding pieces. It is also possible to form concave and convex grooves or to attach a high friction material.
[0025]
Next, a method for using the locking clip configured as described above will be described below.
[0026]
The locking clips 1a and 1b are integrally formed with a synthetic resin in a developed state as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to 6, and the outside of the slit-like cutout 26 of the folded bar 16 is opened. The end portion of the strap 8 is inserted from the end portion and wound around the folding bar 16 to overlap the folded portions.
[0027]
Next, the sandwiched body 5 is bent from the hinge 6 toward the base body 4 in a state where the superimposed strap 8 is pressed against the housing recess 22 and the triangular pyramid-shaped protruding piece 30 is bitten into the side surface.
[0028]
As a result, when the clamping body 5 is pressed against the base body 4, the outer side where the strap 8 is wound around the folding bar 16 and bulged out escapes from the through-hole 18 formed in the housing recess 10 of the base body 4. As shown in FIG. 7, the triangular pyramid-shaped projecting piece 20 or the triangular pyramid-shaped projecting piece 30 bites into the upper and lower surfaces of the strap 8 that is wound around the folding bar 16 and folded. When the engaging claw 25a of the engaging piece 25 is engaged with the notch step portion 14a of the engaging square hole 14, the end portion of the folded strap 8 is pressed and held in the receiving recesses 10 and 22, respectively. .
[0029]
Therefore, according to the locking clip configured as described above, the folding bar 16 of the holding body 5 is cantilevered with one end integrally connected to the hinge 6 and is slit-shaped notch 26 from the free end side. The strap 8 can be easily attached.
[0030]
Further, since the rectangular through-hole 18 is formed in the housing recess 10 of the base body facing the folding bar 16, the outside where the strap 8 is wound around the folding bar 16 and the folded part is thickened and bulges out. By facing the through hole, it can escape to the outside, and the closing resistance force when the holding body 5 is engaged with the base body 4 can be reduced.
[0031]
In addition, at least one of the base body 4, the sandwiching body 5, and the folding bar 16 is provided with a protruding piece, an uneven groove, or a high friction material as a non-slip means, so that the strap 8 does not slip. Thus, it can be more securely held on the locking clip 1a.
[0032]
Next, a usage example of the locking clip of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0033]
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the locking clip according to the present invention. Locking clips 1 a and 1 b formed with locking portions 2 and locking portions 3 that can be engaged with and disengaged from each other at the tip are straps 8. It is held at both ends.
[0034]
When the locking portions 2 and 3 of the locking clips 1a and 1b are connected to each other, as shown in FIG. 2, the locking portion 3 of the rod-shaped body on the locking clip 1b side is connected to the locking clip 1a side. The strap 8 can be formed in a loop shape by being pushed open from the slit-like opening 2a of the locking portion 2 against elasticity and inserted into the locking portion 2 and locked together.
[0035]
In this way, one end of the strap 8 is held immovably by one locking clip 1a, and the other end is held immovably by another locking clip 1b, and is formed on each locking clip 1a, 1b. Since the engaging portion 2 and the engaging portion 3 are configured to be detachably connectable, by connecting the two engaging clips 1a and 1b in a loop shape, the strap 8 is hung on the neck, the name tag, A locking ring 34 is inserted into a clip 35 holding a case 32 that stores an admission ticket or a lift ticket, and the strap 8 is connected in a ring shape and can be used by hanging it around the neck.
[0036]
Further, since the locking portion 2 and the locking portion 3 of the mutual locking clips 1a and 1b are configured to be capable of pivoting with respect to each other at the time of connection, when the strap 8 is connected in a loop shape, The connecting portions of the clips 1a and 1b have a degree of freedom of bending, and the usability is improved when the strap 8 is used to bind an object.
[0037]
The locking clips 1a and 1b described in the above embodiment are described as a set of locking clips 1a and 1b that can be formed in a loop shape by detachably connecting the locking portions 2 and 3 to each other. However, these locking clips 1a and 1b can also be used as a single unit, and in this case, by locking the article supporting portion to the locking portion 2 or 3 provided on the base body 4, It can be used as an article holder.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
[0039]
(A) According to the invention described in claim 1, since the folding bar is separated by the slit-shaped notch with the outer end opened in front of the storage recess, the folding part of the tape-shaped strap can be easily It can be attached to the folded bar, and so holds the folded tape-shaped strap by folding bar can be securely immovably holding the ends of the strap.
[0041]
( B ) According to the invention described in claim 2 , even if the folded portion becomes thick due to the folding of the strap, a part of the tape-shaped strap faces the through hole so that the clamping body is engaged with the base body. The resistance to closing can be reduced.
[0042]
( C ) According to the invention described in claim 3 , the tape-like strap can be more securely held on the locking clip without slipping.
[0043]
( D ) According to the invention described in claim 4 , by linking two locking clips, a tape-shaped strap is connected in an annular shape and hung around the neck to hang a name tag, an admission ticket or a lift ticket, etc. be able to.
[0044]
( E ) According to the invention described in claim 5 , when the tape-shaped strap is connected in an annular shape, the connecting portion of the locking clip also has a degree of freedom of bending. It is convenient to use.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a locking clip according to the present invention, showing a state in which a base body and a clamping body are opened.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a locking clip showing a state where a tape-shaped strap is locked by a base body and a sandwiching body.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the deployed locking clip as viewed from the outside.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a deployed locking clip as viewed from the inside.
5 is a view taken in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 3;
6 is a view taken in the direction of arrow C in FIG.
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the locking clip of the present invention.
9A is a plan view of a conventional locking clip, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 9A.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a, 1b Locking clip 2 Locking part 2a Slit-like open part 3 Locking part 4 Base body 5 Holding body 6 Hinge 8 Strap 10 Housing recessed part 12a, 12b Side wall 14 Engagement angle hole 14a Notch step part 15 Fitting hole 16 Folding bar 18 Through hole 20 Protruding piece 22 Receiving recess 24 Side wall 25 Engaging piece 25a Engaging claw 30 Triangular pyramidal protruding piece 32 Case 34 Locking ring 35 Clip

Claims (5)

A base body having a locking portion at an end, and a sandwiching body connected to the base body by a hinge , and the end of the tape-shaped strap between the base body and the sandwiching body by engaging the base body via the hinge the a locking clip for a tape-shaped strap immovably held, the clamping bearing member has a folded bar for holding folded accommodating recess and the tape-shaped strap of the tape-shaped strap, the folded bars the For a tape-shaped strap characterized in that it is separated by a slit-shaped notch whose outer end is opened in front of the storage recess and whose inner end is integrally connected to the hinge and is cantilevered. Locking clip.   The locking clip for a tape-shaped strap according to claim 1, wherein a through-hole is formed in the base body side facing the folding bar.   The locking clip for a tape-shaped strap according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least any one of the base body, the sandwiching body, and the folding bar is provided with an anti-slip means.   One end of the tape-shaped strap is held immovably by one of the locking clips, the other end is held immovably by another locking clip, and each locking clip is detachable at the locking portion. The locking clip for a tape-shaped strap according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is connectable to the tape-shaped strap.   The locking clip for a tape-like strap according to claim 4, wherein the locking portions are configured to be capable of pivoting with respect to each other when connected.

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