JP5599698B2 - Tape measure belt clip - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a belt clip of a tape measure used when a tape measure is engaged with an operator's belt, and more particularly to a belt clip of a tape measure capable of changing the belt clip into a shape that can be easily hooked to an external hook.

  Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 10, a tape clip of a tape measure is configured such that a belt 13 worn by an operator can be inserted between plates of a plate body 12 bent into a hairpin shape. When the tape measure is temporarily held or carried for movement, the plate body 12 can be engaged with the belt 13 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Recently, however, the number of tools that can be attached to the belt worn by the worker has increased dramatically, so that the belt can carry a large number of tools to cope with this. Many hanging tools are arranged side by side so that many tools can be hung on the belt.

  For this reason, there is no space in the belt for engaging the tape measure with the belt clip, and it is inevitable that the strap for hanging down (see, for example, Patent Document 2) used on the wrist of the tape measure is used as a lever ring or D hook of the belt. There are cases where it is carried around.

  However, when carrying a tape measure with a hand strap attached to an insulator ring or D-hook, the tape measure will hang down to the thigh of the operator. The tape measure is very disturbing, and there is a problem that it may not be possible to concentrate on work and a secondary disaster may occur.

Registered Utility Model No. 3138286 (pages 1-5, FIGS. 1-3) JP 2001-174201 A (pages 1 to 4, FIG. 5)

  The object of the present invention is to provide the belt clip of the tape measure with the original function of the belt clip and the hook engagement function that can be safely engaged with an external hook member, so that the tape measure is applied to the belt of an operator who is difficult to carry with the belt clip. It is intended to provide a tape clip of a tape measure that can hang a tape measure compactly on an insulator ring or D hook provided on the belt.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a belt clip of a tape measure according to the present invention is attached to a case of a tape measure, and in a belt clip for engaging with an operator's belt, the belt clip is fixed to the case, and the base body. A movable clip body that can be changed into a clip form that is supported by a base body and forms a space in which the belt enters at least between the case and an engagement tool form that is engaged with an external hook member, and the movable clip body includes at least When the clip is in the initial position, it can be locked in the form of the clip by the locking means provided in the belt clip, and can be changed into the engagement device by releasing the lock.

  Further, the locking means is composed of a movable engagement body provided on the base body, and the movable clip body can be locked and unlocked by operating the movable engagement body.

  Further, when the movable engagement body is in an initial position where the movable clip body can be changed to the form of a fastener, the movable clip body can be engaged with the movable clip body by rotating substantially parallel to the case surface. Can be locked in the form of a clip, and the movable engagement body can be unlocked by returning the movable engagement body to the initial position.

  Further, the movable clip body can be engaged with the movable clip body by linearly moving substantially parallel to the case surface when the movable clip body is in an initial position where the movable clip body can be changed to the engagement tool form. Can be locked in the form of a clip, and the movable engagement body can be unlocked by returning the movable engagement body to the initial position.

  Further, the movable clip body is a linear body formed in a substantially U shape in plan view, and a rotation shaft supported by the base body in the orthogonal direction at both free ends of the linear body is a case surface. It is configured to be connected substantially in parallel so that the linear body can be rotated in the vertical direction of the case surface around the rotation axis.

  Further, at least the movable clip body of the base body and the movable clip body has elasticity, and by this elasticity, the distal end of the movable clip body and the case surface can be separated by an external force, and by the elastic restoring force. It is configured to be able to return to the initial position.

  According to the belt clip of the tape measure of the present invention, the clip form for engaging the movable clip body of the belt clip to the belt of the operator who is the carrier of the tape measure, and the engagement tool form that can be engaged with the external hook member. Can be easily changed as needed.

  By this, when engaging the tape measure to the belt of an operator provided with an insulator ring or D hook which is difficult to engage with the belt clip, the movable clip body of the belt clip in the clip form is changed to the engagement tool form. The movable clip body has a shape suitable for hanging on the belt ring or D hook of the belt. By hanging the movable clip body that has been changed to this engagement device form on the belt ring or D hook of the belt, the tape measure is locked by the belt clip. Since it can be carried on the belt of an operator who can not carry it and can be carried securely, the risk of dropping the tape measure carried can be safely carried to zero.

  Also, since the tape measure hung on the belt ring or D hook does not hang down more than necessary, it can be hung compactly, so it can be used when walking or working in a low position with the waist down. It is unlikely that the tape measure will swing or drag on the floor surface, allowing you to concentrate on your work.

  If the movable clip body in the belt clip is formed of a metal linear body having elasticity that is inexpensive and easy to form, the material cost and the molding cost for manufacturing the belt clip can be suppressed, and the shape of the general belt clip that does not change in shape can be reduced. Since it can be kept to a slight increase compared to the manufacturing cost, it is possible to provide a more convenient and safe tape measure at the same price as before without revising the market price of the tape measure.

The perspective view which shows the tape measure which provided the belt clip which concerns on this invention. The perspective view which shows the state which changed the movable clip body of the belt clip. The figure which showed the change process of the movable clip body in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the belt clip which concerns on this invention. The figure which shows the state which changed the movable clip body in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the belt clip which concerns on this invention. The figure which shows the state which changed the movable clip body in FIG. The figure which shows the use condition of a belt clip. The figure which shows the use condition of a belt clip. The perspective view which shows the tape measure which has provided the conventional belt clip.

  Hereinafter, a belt clip according to the present invention will be described in detail based on specific examples shown in the accompanying drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the belt clip of the present invention comprises a base body 2 fixed to a tape measure case 1 and a movable clip body 3 provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base body 2. The body 2 is provided with a locking arm 4 which is a movable engagement body capable of locking the movable clip body 3 in the clip form at the initial position to the clip form.

  The base body 2 is made of, for example, a metal processed product or a resin molded product, and is fixed by a male screw 5 for fixing the case 1 on the case 1.

  The locking arm 4 provided on the base body 2 can be rotated (or rotated) substantially parallel to the surface of the case 1 around the rotating shaft 4a by a rotating shaft 4a connected to the locking arm 4. ing.

  The movable clip body 3 is made of, for example, a linear body (which may have elasticity) such as metal or resin. When the movable clip body 3 is in a clip shape at the initial position shown in FIG. 3, a part of the locking arm 4 provided on the base body 2 is advanced on both arm parts 3 a so that the arm part 3 a and the locking arm 4 are engaged.

  Then, by rotating the locking arm 4 in a predetermined direction and removing a part of the locking arm 4 from above both arm portions 3a of the movable clip body 3, the engagement between the arm portion 3a and the locking arm 4 is achieved. It can be canceled.

  The movable clip body 3 has rotating shafts 7 and 7 supported by bearings 6 and 6 of the base body 2, and the arm 3 a is rotated in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the case 1 around the rotating shafts 7 and 7. Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, the movable clip body 3 can be changed from the state of the clip form of FIG.

  When the movable clip body 3 is in the form of a clip, the movable clip body 3 is a space in which the belt 8 (see FIG. 8) of the operator who is the carrier of the tape measure can be inserted between the movable clip body 3 and the surface of the case 1. A belt insertion portion 9 (see FIG. 8) can be formed.

  Furthermore, the movable clip body 3 is elastic due to the nature of the material so that the operator's belt 8 (see FIG. 8) can be inserted into the insertion portion 9 (see FIG. 8) from the distal end 10 side of the movable clip body 3. Thus, the tip 10 of the movable clip body 3 and the surface of the case 1 can be separated from each other by an external force, and can be returned to the initial position by an elastic restoring force.

  The operation of the tape measure belt clip according to the present invention configured as described above will be described below.

  In FIG. 3, when the movable clip body 3 is in the initial position and the clip shape shown in FIG. 1 is changed to the engagement tool shape that can be engaged with the external hook member shown in FIG. 2. Will be explained.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the locking arm 4 of the base body 2 that has advanced onto both arm portions 3a of the movable clip body 3 and is engaged with the arm portion 3a is shown in FIG. Turn it in the direction of arrow A (or the opposite direction) to make it almost parallel to the arm 3a.

  Then, a part of the locking arm 4 of the base body 2 located on both the arm portions 3a of the movable clip body 3 comes off from the arm portion 3a, and the arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 and the base The engagement of the body 2 with the locking arm 4 is released.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 released from the engagement with the locking arm 4 of the base body 2 is raised in the direction of arrow B in FIG. (A) is rotated approximately 180 degrees from the clip state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), the movable clip body 3 of the belt clip can be changed to an engaging device suitable for engaging with an external hook member, and this changed as shown in FIG. If the movable clip body 3 is engaged with the hook member 11 of the operator's belt 8, the tape measure can be carried safely and without interruption.

  Further, the locking arm for locking the movable clip body 3 in the clip form can be engaged with one arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 like the locking arm 4 'shown in FIG. There is a case.

  Then, the locking arm 4 ′ of the base body 2 which is advanced onto one arm portion 3 a of the movable clip body 3 and is engaged with the arm portion 3 a is moved in the direction of arrow C (or the opposite direction) in the figure. By turning the arm part 3a substantially parallel to the arm part 3a, a part of the locking arm 4 'located on the arm part 3a is detached from the arm part 3a and the arm part 3a and the locking arm 4' The engagement can be released, and as shown in FIG. 5, the movable clip body 3 of the belt clip can be changed to an engaging tool suitable for engaging with an external hook member.

  Further, the movable engagement body for locking the movable clip body 3 in the clip form at the initial position to the clip form can be changed into the engagement tool form as shown in FIG. The locking slider 4c, which is the movable engagement body at the position, is moved in the direction of the arrow D in the figure, and the tip of the locking slider 4c is advanced onto one arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 (FIG. 6). In some cases, the arm portion 3a and the locking arm 4 are brought into an engaged state so that the movable clip body 3 can be locked in a clip form.

  Then, the locking slider 4c of the base body 2 which has advanced to one arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 and is engaged with the arm portion 3a is moved in the direction of the initial position corresponding to the arrow E direction in the figure. As a result, the end of the locking slider 4c positioned on the arm portion 3a is disengaged from the arm portion 3a to release the engagement between the arm portion 3a and the locking slider 4c, as shown in FIG. Thus, the movable clip body 3 of the belt clip can be changed to an engagement device suitable for engagement with an external hook member.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings in the embodiment, the engagement tool configuration that can be engaged with the external hook member illustrated in FIG. 2 by rotating approximately 180 degrees from the clip configuration illustrated in FIG. 1. In some cases, a second movable engagement body that can be engaged with the movable clip body 3 that has been changed to be provided on the belt clip, so that the movable clip body 3 can maintain the form of the engagement tool.

  Further, the movable clip body 3 has a substantially U-shaped planar shape as shown in this embodiment, a substantially V-shaped planar view, and a plate body in the conventional belt clip shown in FIG. Like 12, it may be a thin plate.

  In addition, at least the free ends of the rotary shafts 7 and 7 of the movable clip body 3 may be covered so that the clothes of the operator are not caught.

  The base body 2 is basically immovable, but when the operator's belt 8 (see FIG. 8) is inserted into the insertion portion 9 (see FIG. 8) from the distal end 10 side of the movable clip body 3, etc. In some cases, for example, the bearings 6, 6 for supporting the rotating shafts 7, 7 of the movable clip body 3 in the base body 2 or the vicinity thereof cooperate with the movable clip body 3.

  Further, after the locking arm 4 and the locking slider 4c are operated to release the engagement with the arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3, the locking arm 4 and the locking slider 4c can be automatically returned to the positions before the operation. There is a case to do so.

  Further, reference numeral 2a shown in FIG. 1 is a receiving part for supporting the arm part 3a of the movable clip body 3, but the receiving part 2a has a shape of the movable clip body 3, strength of the arm part 3a, and the like. The belt clip is provided as required.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawings in the embodiments, by operating the movable engagement body of the base body 2 in the initial position where the movable clip body can be changed to the engagement tool form, the clip form in the initial position is obtained. The arm portion 3a of the movable clip body 3 is pushed into, for example, a recess provided in the base body 2 against at least the elastic restoring force of the arm portion 3a so that the recess and the arm portion 3a are engaged. The movable clip body 3 can be locked in the clip form, and the movable engagement body is moved to the initial position so that the arm portion 3a is released from the inside of the recess by the elastic restoring force and the engagement of the arm portion 3a is released. May be able to do that.

  Further, although not shown in the drawings in the embodiments, depending on the form of the tape measure, etc., male screws for fixing the locking arm 4, 4 ′ (see FIGS. 1 and 4) to the base body 2 on the case 1. 5 may be attached on the base body 2 in some cases.

  Reference numerals 4b and 4b 'in the drawings in the embodiment are male screws for attaching the locking arm 4 to the base body 2, reference numeral 4d is a knob for sliding the locking slider 4c, and reference numeral 4e is a locking slider. It is a guide for guiding the sliding direction of 4c.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Base body 2a Receiving part 3 Movable clip body 3a Arm part 4 Locking arm 4 'Locking arm 4a Rotating shaft 4a' Rotating shaft 4b Male screw 4b 'Male screw 4c Locking slider 4d Knob 4e Guide 5 Male screw 6 Bearing 7 Rotation Shaft 8 Belt 9 Belt insertion part 10 Tip 11 Hook member 12 Plate body 13 Belt

Claims (5)

In a belt clip that is attached to a tape measure case and is engaged with an operator's belt, the belt clip forms a space in which the belt enters between the base body fixed to the case and at least the case supported by the base body. A movable clip body that can be changed into a clip form that engages with an external hook member, and the movable clip body is at least in the form of a clip by a locking means that is provided in the belt clip when the clip form is in the initial position. It is a belt clip of a tape measure configured to be able to be locked to, and to be able to be changed into a fastening device form by releasing the lock ,
A belt clip of a tape measure in which the locking means is composed of a movable engagement body provided on a base body, and the movable clip body can be locked and unlocked by operating the movable engagement body . When the movable engagement body is in an initial position where the movable clip body can be changed to the form of a fastener, the movable clip body can be engaged with the movable clip body by rotating substantially parallel to the case surface. The tape clip of the tape measure according to claim 1 , wherein the belt clip can be locked in a form, and can be unlocked by returning the movable engagement body to the initial position. When the movable engagement body is in an initial position where the movable clip body can be changed to the form of a fastener, the movable clip body can be engaged with the movable clip body by linearly moving substantially parallel to the case surface. The tape clip of the tape measure according to claim 1 , wherein the belt clip can be locked in a form, and can be unlocked by returning the movable engagement body to the initial position.   The movable clip body is a linear body formed in a substantially U shape in plan view, and the rotation axis supported by the base body is substantially parallel to the case surface in the orthogonal direction at both free ends of the linear body. The belt clip of the tape measure according to claim 1, wherein the linear body is configured to be connected to the rotation axis and to be able to rotate the linear body around the rotation axis in a direction perpendicular to the case surface. At least the movable clip body of the base body and the movable clip body has elasticity, and by this elasticity, the tip of the movable clip body and the case surface can be separated by an external force, and the initial position is obtained by the elastic restoring force. The tape clip of the tape measure of Claim 1 comprised so that it can return to.

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