JPH046433Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention provides a pipe holder, more specifically, a method for ensuring that the connection between both end pieces of the holder body is secure without causing any slippage, and that the connection state is maintained. This invention relates to a downpipe holder that can be firmly held by the restoring force of the tool body.

(Prior art) Conventionally, this type of downpipe holder was developed in 1983.
There is one published in Publication No. 123430.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, this downpipe holder is provided with a connecting protrusion 9 facing outward at one end of the holder body 1, and an inwardly facing connecting protrusion 9 into which the connecting protrusion 9 is engaged at the other end. A concave connecting recess 3 is formed, and the holder main body 1 has a restoring force, thereby strengthening the state of engagement of the connecting protrusion 9 with the connecting recess 3.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, in the above-mentioned conventional downpipe holder, the connection between both ends of the holder main body 1 is performed only when the connecting protrusion 9 is engaged with the connecting recess 3. Therefore, since the connecting protrusion 9 and the connecting recess 3 are not configured to be directly fixed, it is unavoidable that the engaging portion of the two may shift or swing due to external pressure, and in particular, the downpipe may be blown by the wind. There was a problem in that when the holder body 1 tried to swing greatly, the connection between both ends of the holder body 1 could become disconnected.

The present invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to ensure that the connected state of both ends of the holder main body does not shift or the like, and to firmly maintain the connected state. The point is that we are trying to prevent this.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention achieves the above object from the unprecedented viewpoint of further locking the respective engaging portions of the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess for connecting both end pieces of the holder main body. This was devised to achieve this goal and to solve the problems of the conventional art. An inwardly concave connecting recess 3 into which the protruding piece 9 is inserted is formed, and by engaging the connecting protruding piece 9 into the connecting recess 3, the end pieces 4 and 10 are removably connected, and are not restored when connected. In the holder main body 1 on which force is applied, an engagement hole 11 is bored in one of the engagement portions of the connecting protrusion 9 and the connection recess 3, and an engagement hole 11 is bored in the other engagement portion. A protrusion 7 is provided which is engaged with the insertion hole 11 by the restoring force of the holder main body 1.

(Function) Therefore, the downpipe holder characterized by the above configuration,
In order to externally fit the pipe into the holder main body 1, one of the connecting protrusions 9 of the both end pieces 4, 10 of the holder main body 1 is inserted into the connecting recess 3 of the other to connect the both end pieces 4, 10. At the same time, the other protrusion 7 of the engaging portion of the engaging portion between the connecting protrusion 9 and the connecting recess 3 becomes engaged in one of the insertion holes 11, so that the connecting protruding piece 9 and the connecting recess 3 are reliably fixed without any displacement or deflection due to the engagement between the projection 7 of the engaging portion and the insertion hole 11.

Moreover, since the projection 7 always tries to lock onto the periphery of the insertion hole 11 due to the restoring force of the holder main body 1, the projection 7 is firmly locked into the insertion hole 11. Even if external pressure is applied to the holder main body 1, the protrusion 7 will not come off the engagement hole 11.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a holder body made of a highly elastic thin iron plate that is fitted onto the downpipe and has one end stretched straight. In order to prevent this, a plurality of elongated holes 2 are bored along the longitudinal direction. 3 indicates a connecting recess formed by bending the middle part of one end piece 4 of the holder main body 1 into a U-shape with an inward opening over the entire width, and is located on one end side of the connecting recess 3. A protrusion 7 is provided in the center of the engagement surface 5, which is cut into a rectangular shape leaving a lower edge 6 and is inclined inward of the coupling recess 3. Reference numeral 8 indicates a tongue portion formed by bending the tip of the one end piece 4 in an outwardly inclined manner.

Reference numeral 9 designates a connecting protrusion protruding from the tip of the other end piece 10 of the holder main body 1 by bending it outward at a right angle. An elongated insertion hole 11 into which the protrusion 7 of the connecting recess 3 is inserted is bored across the tool body 1 side.

Reference numeral 12 denotes an iron plate mounting whose bent end 14 is fitted into a rectangular stepped portion 13 formed in a concave shape on the inner surface of the other end piece 10 of the holder main body 1 and fastened with a rivet 15. The mounting member 1
2 has a central portion bent into an L-shape, and two holes 16 are bored on the other side.

The downpipe holder of this embodiment has the above configuration,
Next, the case where this downpipe holder is used will be explained.

First, with the holder main body 1 held horizontally and opened, a nail or the like is passed through the hole 16 of the mounting member 12 and nailed to a wall or the like to fix the downpipe holder to the wall or the like.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the trough 17 is inserted into the holder body 1, and the end pieces 4 and 10 of the holder body 1 are connected to hold the trough 17. First, curve one straight end of the holder main body 1 to follow the outer peripheral surface of the trough 17, then put your finger on the tongue 8 of the one end piece 4 and curve the one end piece 4 outward. At this time, the connecting protrusion 9 of the other end piece 10 is fitted into the connecting recess 3 opened.

By engaging the connecting protrusion 9 in the connecting recess 3 in this way, the end pieces 4 and 10 of the holder main body 1 are connected, and at the same time, the protrusion 7 of the connecting recess 3 engages the connecting protrusion 9. The outer protrusion 7 will be inserted into the insertion hole 11, and the outer protrusion 7 will come into strong contact with the end of the peripheral edge 18 of the insertion hole 11 due to the restoring force of one end piece of the holder main body 1.

Therefore, in the downpipe holder of this embodiment, when connecting the both end pieces 4 and 10 of the holder main body 1, the connecting protrusion piece 9 of the other end piece 10 engages with the connecting recess 3 of the end piece 4. Not only does it stop, but also the protrusion 7 of the connecting recess 3
is also locked in the engagement hole 11 of the connecting protrusion 9, so that the engaging portions of the connecting protrusion 9 and the connecting recess 3 are fixed without shifting or swinging. The connection protrusion 9 is sufficiently engaged with the engagement surface 5 of the connection recess 3, and the connection between the end pieces 4 and 10 of the holder main body 1 can be ensured.

Moreover, the protrusion 7 of the connection recess 3 is connected to the connection protrusion 9.
Because the restoring force of one end of the holder main body 1 strongly contacts the end of the peripheral edge 18 of the insertion hole 11, the protrusion 7 is firmly locked into the insertion hole 11. By being held, the protrusion 7 will not come off from the engagement hole 11 even if external pressure is applied to the holder main body 1 due to the vertical trough 17 swinging violently.

In the above embodiment, a protrusion is provided on the engagement surface of the connecting recess of one end piece, and an engagement hole is bored in the connecting protrusion of the other end piece, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, an engagement hole 11 may be formed in the engagement surface 5 of the connection recess 3, and a protrusion 7 may be provided in the connection protrusion 9.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to forming a connecting recess on one end piece of the holder body and providing a connecting protrusion on the other end piece as in the above embodiment, but in the present invention, a connecting recess is formed on the other end piece and the connecting protrusion is provided on the other end piece. The piece may be provided on one end piece, and even in this case, as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, an engagement hole 11 may be bored in the engagement surface 5 of the connection recess 3, and a protrusion 7 may be provided in the connection protrusion 9. In short, a connecting protrusion is provided on one of both end pieces of the holder main body, and a connecting recess is formed on the other, and the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess are respectively engaged with either one of the engaging portions. It is only necessary that the insertion hole is bored and the other engaging surface is provided with a protrusion that engages in the insertion hole.

Furthermore, the protrusion is not limited to one that protrudes in an inclined manner so as to come into contact with the periphery of the insertion hole with respect to the connecting recess or the connecting protrusion, but may also be provided that protrudes vertically. It is sufficient that the protrusion is provided in a protruding manner so as to be engaged with the insertion hole by the restoring force of the main body.

Further, although the insertion hole in the above embodiment is a long hole extending in the longitudinal direction, and the projection can be smoothly inserted when connecting both end pieces, the present invention is not limited to this. The point is, as long as you can insert the protrusion,
The shape doesn't matter.

Furthermore, the shapes of the connecting recess and the connecting protrusion are not limited to those of the above embodiments, and for example, as shown in FIG. In short, it is sufficient that either one of the end pieces of the holder main body is provided with a connecting protrusion facing outward, and the other end is provided with an inwardly concave connecting recess into which the connecting protrusion is engaged. .

Furthermore, although the holder main body in the above embodiment is made of a thin steel plate with high restoring force and one end of which extends straight, the present invention is not limited to this. On the other hand, it is sufficient if the holder body has enough restoring force to be able to be locked.
Furthermore, the member of the holder body is not limited to a thin iron plate, but may also be made of plastic.

In addition, the structure of each part, such as the elongated hole drilled in the holder body to prevent twisting and the tongue part of one end piece, can be changed in design within the scope of the present invention, and the mounting members are also the same as in the above embodiment. It is not limited to an approximately L-shape as shown in the figure, but may also be a nail-shape.

(Effect of the invention) As described above, the downpipe holder of the present invention is capable of simultaneously connecting the connecting protrusions of one of the end pieces of the holder main body by engaging them in the connecting recesses of the other. Since the protruding pieces and the connecting recesses are configured so that one protrusion can be engaged with the other engaging hole at each engaging portion, the connecting protrusions and the connecting recesses of the connected end pieces are not easily engaged. The state is fixed without any deviation, and the engagement of each engaging part is sufficient, so that the connecting protrusion is simply engaged with the connecting recess like the conventional one. The special effect is that there is no rubbing or shaking at any part, and that wobbling of the holder body can be reliably prevented by using a completely new method that further locks the respective engaging parts of the connecting protrusion and the connecting recess. We have come to have this.

Moreover, since the projection is configured to be locked in the insertion hole using the restoring force of the holder body, the state in which the projection is locked in the insertion hole is firmly maintained. This also has the excellent effect that even if a large external pressure is applied to the holder body when the downpipe is violently shaken by the wind, the protrusion will not come off from the insertion hole, and the end pieces will not come off at all. There is.

Furthermore, since the holder main body of the present invention can be manufactured by bending an iron plate as in the embodiment, manufacturing costs can be reduced compared to those manufactured by molding.
Therefore, in spite of having the excellent connection function as described above, there is also the practical benefit of being able to provide the downpipe holder at a low cost.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, in which A is a side view, B is a front view, and C is A-A in B of the figure.
Line sectional view. FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the main parts showing both end pieces. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of main parts showing the state of use. FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 are main part sectional views showing other embodiments. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a conventional example. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Holder main body, 3... Connection recess, 4... One end piece, 7... Protrusion, 9... Connection protrusion piece, 10... Other end piece, 11... Insertion hole.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A connecting protrusion 9 is provided outwardly on one of the end pieces 4, 10, and the connecting protrusion 9 is provided on the other end piece.
An inwardly concave connecting recess 3 is formed into which the connecting protrusion 9 is inserted, and by engaging the connecting protrusion 9 into the connecting recess 3, the end pieces 4 and 10 are removably connected, and a restoring force acts upon connection. Holder body 1
In the downpipe holder consisting of the connecting protrusion 9
An insertion hole 11 is formed in one of the engagement portions of the connecting recess 3, and the insertion hole 11 is formed in the other engagement portion by the restoring force of the holder main body 1. A downpipe holder characterized by being provided with a locking protrusion 7. 2. The vertical gutter holder according to claim 1, wherein the connecting recess 3 is formed on one end piece 4 of the holder main body 1, and the connecting protrusion 9 is provided on the other end piece 10. 3. The utility model according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the protrusion 7 is provided on the engagement surface 5 of the coupling recess 3, and the engagement hole 11 is bored in the coupling protrusion 9. Downpipe holder. 4. The vertical gutter holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder main body 1 is made of a thin iron plate, and the connecting recess 3 and the connecting protrusion 9 are bent.