JPH05184413A - Interlocking member for gradually engageable long-sized zipper - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a closing member used together with one or a plurality of progressive engaging long fasteners to provide a liquidproof connection between the adjacent end parts of long components of the fastener. CONSTITUTION: This closing member seals the end parts of connected components 2, 3 to make an unit product connected by one or a plurality of fasteners substantially liquidproof in the end parts of the components. The closing member has two opposed non-porous pads 26 to be closely engaged with the area of the unit product on the front surface and back surface of the end parts of the components and form a housing for enclosing the end parts. A fastening means 31 mutually fixes the pads. The adjacent end parts of the fastener are closed from above by the blocking member. The closing member is applied to various other commodities requiring a substantially liquidproof connection in a fastener for connecting unit parts of clothing or between the unit articles.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a closure member for a progressive engagement long fastener, and includes in its scope both a fastener substantially similar to a slide fastener but a slide-less fastener.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional slide fasteners consist of two elongated flexible components having teeth that are interengaged and then separated by a slide that is pulled along the fastener elements. In such a fastener, liquid or gas will pass through the engaged teeth.

In some applications, it is desirable for a slide or other such progressive engagement elongate fastener to be liquidproof, or at least substantially liquidproof. Fasteners have been previously proposed in which, when engaged, the elongate components provide at least a substantially liquid-proof interengagement. For example, in addition to the elongate flexible component of a fastener having longitudinally spaced interlocking formations such as teeth that prevent relative longitudinal movement of the component,
Complementary longitudinally extending forming pieces, such as ribs and grooves, are provided for interengaging to provide a liquid-proof bond. Such a fastener is disclosed in the applicant's British Patent No. 2,202,
It is the subject of No. 193.

A circular or other closed form connection forming or assisting in forming an enclosure or structure such as, for example, pants and jackets of protective clothing, parts of weatherproof coverings or tent-like structures. There are applications of progressive engagement elongate fasteners as required in between. In another configuration, two or more fasteners are provided in series to connect the unit items. In the above types of applications, if desired,
It is possible to provide a substantially liquid-proof interengagement along the fastener, but at opposite ends in the fastener such that a single fastener provides a closed shape between the parts, or
Problems arise in achieving liquidproofness at the ends of interengaged components, whether adjacent ends of successive fasteners. The effect of a garment or structure intended to be liquid and / or gas permeation resistant is diminished by the above-mentioned areas of the end of the closed component, no matter how small.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to a first aspect of the present invention, longitudinally spaced interlocking forming pieces adapted to be progressively coupled and then disengaged, and interengaging. Adapted for use with one or more progressive engagement elongate fasteners of the type including an elongate component with complementary complementary longitudinally extending formations that engage to render the fastener at least substantially liquid proof. A closure member comprising first and second opposing pads, the first pad being imperforate and adjacent ends of the connected components of the one or successive fasteners. Adapted to sealingly engage a unit article connected by the one or more fasteners in a region behind the second pad, the second pad sealingly engaging the unit article in a region in front of the adjacent end. And the A lid having a releasably engageable fastening means to be integrally secured in said region and, when secured as described above, to define a housing which encircles said adjacent end. There is provided a closing member having a different shape and making at least substantially liquid-proof the region of the combined unit products.

The closure member may be used in the fastener to improve the liquidproofness of the connection between the parts provided by one or more existing progressive engagement long fasteners already attached to the unit. Is also possible.

It is also possible to provide in combination with one or a plurality of progressive engagement long fasteners used as the original equipment of the unit products to be connected.

In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, interengaging with progressively interlocking longitudinally spaced interlocking forming pieces adapted to be progressively coupled and then disengaged. A fastener device comprising at least one progressive engagement long fastener, comprising: a complementary longitudinally long forming piece that makes itself at least substantially liquid-proof, wherein the fastener is the first pad, and the first pad is the one The fastener or the continuously arranged fasteners are configured to be sealingly engaged with a unit article connected by the one or more fasteners in a region behind the adjacent ends of the connected components, and the second pad is Is adapted to sealingly engage the unit article in the region of the front surface of the adjacent end and is defined by the pad when the pad is secured together by fastening means. A housing having a shape that encircles the adjacent ends of the connected components of the one or more fasteners to render at least the substantially liquid-proof region of the connected unit articles. A fastener device is provided which is provided in combination with the closing member according to the first aspect of the present invention described above.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the fasteners according to the second aspect of the present invention described above integrally connect the units, and the elongated components of the fastener are fixed to the respective units. An article of merchandise is provided which comprises releasably connected articles.

When the one or each progressive engagement fastener is a slide fastener, the housing defined by the pad when enclosing the pad encloses one slide of the fastener or at least one continuous fastener. You may bend. That way, when the slides are protected and the pads are fixed together,
The slide is moved along the elongate component and held against separation. Therefore, inadvertent or accidental separation of the slides is prevented.

The pad may be formed of a rigid or flexible material. For many applications, suitable plastic materials may be suitable for making the pads, although metals may be used instead. The pad is flexible, especially when the closure member is used with one or more fasteners to join portions of clothing together.
It is preferably formed of an elastic material to reduce the likelihood of garment discomfort. In particular, for such a reason, when the blocking member is used for such an application,
It is also desirable to make the pad as small as practical to provide liquid protection in said areas of the unit item.

It is convenient for each pad to have a seal ring in the circumferential direction, in which a sealing engagement with the unit is made. The seal ring may be placed in the groove of the rim of the pad. A silicon O-ring is suitable. Alternatively, the seal ring may be formed of a closed cell foam material whose cell structure provides an effective barrier to liquid and gas permeation.

The sealing engagement of the pad extends over the interengaged elongated components of the fastener. When performing a sealing engagement with a unit product, it is possible to regard the mounting strip of a long component for fixing the unit product in place when using the unit product as a component of the unit product. Please understand. Thus, at least a partial sealing engagement with the mounting strip takes place.

Each of the pads, or at least the second pad, has a non-use position in which the pad is in non-contact with the fastener and the elongated components are free to engage and disengage, and the ends of the interengaged components. May be carried by a flap attached to a unit that is manipulated to move the pad between opposite use positions.

The fastening means for fixing the pads together may take various forms. What is essentially needed is that the pad be held firmly together to ensure the effect of the pad to flex around that area of the connected unit. The pads, while held together, urge each other to assist in sealing engagement with the unit item. At least when using the closure member with a unit item of clothing, it is usually desirable for the fastening means to operate quickly and easily, even when wearing gloves.

In one convenient form of fastening means, the first pad is provided with a pivoting lever and the second pad is provided with an opening into which the lever is inserted and therein. The two pads are pivoted to bias the two pads toward each other by snapping into engagement with the surface of the second pad which is spaced from the first pad. In another form, turnhead
The conclusion of the formula is brought about. A turnhead fastening means is attached to the first pad, engages a slot in the second pad, and when rotated, the head clamps the two pads securely.

The fastening means provides an audible indication, such as a click, indicating when in a locked condition to assist the user in ensuring that the closure is properly closed for use. Is preferred.

The pads are cooperating parts or formations that allow the pads to be properly positioned relative to each other to form a housing, encircle adjacent ends of the elongate components, and be secured by fastening means. You may have a piece. For example, the pad may be positioned by cooperating with the stopper and the socket.

Whether the adjacent ends of the interengaged elongate components of one fastener or a series of fasteners are aligned or at an angle to each other, the closure member is nevertheless used. It may be used at the end. For example, when using the closure member with a fastener that provides a continuous circular connection between the jacket and pants of the clothing suit, the clothing may be worn at a certain height, such as the waist of the person wearing the closure member. Adjacent ends of the elongate component that extends in a single turn may be separated and closed. However, even when the fastener follows a tortuous course, the closure member may equally effectively separate adjacent ends of the elongated component. Thus, if the pants of the protective garment extend, for example, to the chest level of the person wearing it as a breastplate in the front and only upwardly to the waist level in the back, the elongate component is Following the serpentine connecting line with the jacket, the adjacent ends and the closure member may be placed on top of the front extension of the trousers so that the adjacent ends meet each other at an angle.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described as an example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a slide fastener 1 having a first elongate component 2 and a second component 3. First and second components 2 and 3
Have the same shape and have a constant shape in the length direction, but differ only in the treatment of one end of the second component 3. Each of the components is formed from a thermoplastic material that is both flexible and elastic, such as polyvinyl chloride. Each component has a mounting strip portion 4 extending along one edge which is an engagement forming piece 5. The engagement formation piece 5 is shallowly grooved and has a web 6, a base side wall 7 to which the mounting strip portion 4 is joined and spaced from the web 6, and a parallel tip side wall 8. The base side wall 7 has an inwardly tapering extension 9 while the distal side wall 8 has an inwardly curved lip 10 so that it has a hook-shaped cross section. Side walls 7 and 8
On the central pedestal portion 11 of the web 6 between and, there is a rib with a rounded edge that extends in a direction transverse to the web 6 and slightly inward toward the web as it extends toward the side wall 7 near the base end. There is a row of shaped, evenly spaced meshing formations 12. The distance between the meshing formation pieces 12 corresponds to the width of the formation pieces. Engagement forming piece 1 closer to the side wall 7 near the base end
A bead 13 is provided at an end of 2 so as to project from a pedestal 17, and the bead 13 continuously extends along a component parallel to the proximal side wall and projects toward the proximal side wall. A shoulder 14 is provided. Grooves 15 and 16 with restricted entrances are provided between the proximal side wall 7 and the bead 13 including the tapered extension 9 respectively, and the distal side wall 8 and the pedestal 1.
1 is defined in the groove of each engagement formation piece 5 between the adjacent side portion and the end of the engagement formation piece 12. The first-mentioned groove 15 of each component 2, 3 is shaped and capable of accommodating the tip side wall 8 of the other component and is capable of accommodating said side wall, the second-mentioned groove. 16 is shaped and can accommodate the bead 13 of the other component. When the above portions of the components are interengaged as described above, the mating formation pieces 12 of the two components are intermeshed.

The two components 2, 3 are interengaged by pressing the respective engagement forming piece 12 in a direction perpendicular to the respective web 6. The component is a slide 17
For progressive interengagement and disengagement.

The slide 17 has a main body 18 having a through passage 19, which is open toward both ends of the main body 18 and which extends from one end toward the other end. Is slanted so that it becomes thinner. The passage 19
Is divided into two parts by a partition (not shown) at the wide end. One part of the through passage 19 serves as an entrance for the engagement forming piece 5 of one elongate component to enter into the slide 17, and the other part of the passage forms an engaging piece of the other elongate component. And one of the engaging pieces is placed on and aligned with the other engaging piece. An open slot 19 'at the opposite end of the through passage allows the slide to pass over the mounting strip section 4. When the slide 17 is pulled along the constituent elements with the wide divided end portion of the through passage 19 at the top, the engaging pieces are pressed together by the narrow end portion of the passage to make mutual engagement.
When the slide is pulled in the opposite direction, the engaging piece is forcibly separated by the partition of the through passage 19.

A second beginning in which two components are closed together
The integrally formed eye 2 is provided at the end of the engaging piece 5 of the component of FIG.
There is 0. The eye 20 releasably engages a plug 21 formed on the first component spaced beyond the corresponding end of the engagement piece of the first component to allow sliding by the slide 17. Position the two components in an initial position that initiates mutual engagement. The slide is pre-positioned adjacent the eye 20 on the engagement forming piece of the second component 3.

In use, the two components are affixed to the respective unit pieces 22, 23 which are connected together by the mounting strip portion 4. The component is, for example,
The unit material is stitch welded and / or glued, or the material is adhesively sealed to the two components by a seal tape applied between the mounting strip and the unit material and hot rolled. Alternatively, it may be fixed to the unit product by high-frequency or ultrasonic welding which allows the welding. If desired, other suitable methods may be used to secure the components and unit pieces together.

The joint defined between the interengaged components is liquidproof.

When using the above fasteners to provide a continuous circular connection between unit items such as jackets and trousers of clothing protective clothing, or other serially arranged to connect unit items. When using the fastener with the above, the adjacent end of the fastener, or
It is unavoidable that a gap, even if narrow, is created between the adjacent ends of two consecutive fasteners.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and in a modified form thereof as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the gap is closed to resist liquid permeation in the gap between the connected unit products. A closing member 24 is provided for this purpose. Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the closing member 24 includes a first pad 25 and a second pad 26 which are molded as a molded product of a plastic material which is hard or has some flexibility and elasticity. .. Polypropylene, high density and low density polyethylene,
Acetate, nylon and the like are examples of suitable plastics. Others may be used. In many cases,
In selecting an appropriate plastic, it is important to consider the environment in which the fastener will be used and the liquids and materials with which the fastener will come into contact.

The pad 25 and the pad 26 have the same rectangular shape, and the width thereof is equal to that of the two components 2, 3.
Approximately corresponds to the width across the fastener from the remote edge of the mounting strips 4 of the two components when the engagement forming pieces 5 of are engaged together. Each pad 25, 26 has an upright rim 27 integrally formed with a continuous groove 28 which houses a seal ring (not shown) of a closed cell foam plastic material.
Have. The rim 27 of the second pad 26 has a recess 29 in its opposite end that fits into the interengaging engagement formations of the components near the adjacent ends of one or more fasteners. The first pad 25 is non-perforated. The first pad has a central integral post 30 on the side from which the rim 27 projects and a locking lever 31 having a cam profile 32 adjacent the post is pivoted by one end on the post. It
The locking lever 31 is pivotable between a free position that is aligned with the post 30 and a locking position that is substantially perpendicular to the post. The second pad 26 has a central slot 33 just large enough to allow the outer end of the lever and post 30 in the free position to project through. The hollow portion 34 of the pad is formed when the engagement forming pieces of the components are interengaged.
It is possible to accommodate a fastener slide 17 or a slide 17 of one of a plurality of fasteners in the position occupied by the slide at the end of the component.

In use, the first pad 25 is
Behind the gap between the adjacent ends of one or a plurality of fasteners, it is fixed to a flap material (not shown) on one unit product 22 by welding or adhesion. Second pad 26
Are likewise secured to flaps 35 on the same or another unit 23 in front of the gap. The flap moves the pad from a position facing one side of one or more fastener components 2, 3 to an operating position where it extends over components that are directly opposite one another on opposite sides of the unit material. It becomes possible to do. When the pad is in the operative position, the locking lever 31 is projected through the slot 33 of the second pad and then snapped into the locking position to lock the pad together. When the lever snaps into the locked position, its cam profile 32 abuts the second pad and biases the second pad toward the first pad. The pressure exerted on the lever urges the seal rings of the two pads into sealing contact with the unit material and one or more fastener components, about the gap between adjacent ends of one or more fasteners. Seal the relevant area of the unit item. In this way, the connections between the unit items are completely sealed.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, adjacent ends of one or more fasteners are aligned. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when a fastener is used to provide a circular enclosure such as between the pants and jacket of protective clothing on the wearer's waist or the like, the adjacent ends of the fastener are: It will be aligned and closed by the closure member as described above.

In the modified example of the closing member shown in FIG. 4, when the locking lever 31 is snapped to the locking position, the locking lever 31 has a recess 36 formed in a complementary shape to the second pad 26.
Accommodated inside. A hole may be drilled in the lever 31 to secure the lever in the locked position with a string or tape, or to assist in moving the lever from one position to the other.

When the lever is moved to the final locking position and a snapping sound is given to inform the user that the pad has been properly and surely closed, the locking lever and the second lever cooperate with each other.
You may provide a formation piece on the pad of this.

Instead of aligning the adjacent ends of one or more fasteners, the adjacent ends may meet at an angle, as shown in FIG. The fastener shown in FIG. 6 has the shape described above, but the plug 21 is arranged at the end of the engagement forming piece 5 of the first component 2 to engage with the eye 20 of the second component 3. I am doing it. In this example,
The two pads 25, 26 of the closure member 24 are likewise pentagonal. As before, each has an upright rim 27 that houses a seal ring, not shown, and a recess 29 that fits into the interengaged engagement formations of the components. Also in this example, the first pad 25 is imperforate and has a pivot locking lever 31 on the post 30. The lever and post are positioned to be within the angle between the adjacent ends of one or more fasteners when the pad is positioned opposite the adjacent ends. Lever 31
Projecting through the slot 33 in the second pad 26, the cam profile 32 of the lever abuts the second pad when the lever is rocked and positioned in the locked position. The pads are biased together as described above to seal the seal ring to the unit material and the fastener component (s) about the gap between the adjacent ends of the fastener (s).

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a modification which can be applied to the closure member of the type shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. In this modified example, a turnhead fastening means is provided on the first pad instead of the locking lever 31. The turn head fastening means engages the slot 33 of the second pad and the recess 39 in which the head 40 of the fastening means is folded flat, as shown in FIG. 8, when the head 40 is rotated to the locking position. .. The recesses 39 and the forming pieces 41, 42 of the head 40 cooperate when the head is finally rotated into the locked position and an audible click is made to indicate to the user that the pad has been properly secured. To work. The cooperating cam forming pieces of head 40 and recess 39 bias the pads together when the head is rotated to the locked position.

In FIG. 9, the adjacent ends meet at a certain angle as described above and are closed by a closing member of the type shown in FIG. 6 or a deformed closing member as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. 1 shows a protective clothing for clothing in which a jacket and pants are connected by a circular fastener. The adjacent end is an extension 4 on the front of the pants that extends to the level of the wearer's chest.
At the top of 3. The zipper follows a winding path around the wearer. An advantage of having the extension 43 and the adjacent end of the fastener and the closure member at the top of the extension is that the wearer's waist is free. Thus, the wearer can wear the belt or fastener on the waist with less discomfort than if the entire fastener were provided on the waist. In addition, the wearer has more freedom of movement and, if desired, the trousers can be more closely fitted around the torso of the wearer.

The application example of one or a plurality of fasteners in which the closure member of the present invention is used has been described with particular reference to clothing, but there are other application examples using one or a plurality of fasteners and the closure member. There is also In a few examples, the closure member of the present invention together with a tent, a flat pack building, a soft top for automobiles, a protective cover for vehicles, boats, and other products, and a fastener incorporated into a large carrying bag or trunk, etc. It can also be used.

The closure member of the present invention can also be used to seal the adjacent ends of three or more fasteners that are assembled at a unit connection.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of adjacent ends of separate elongate engagement elements of a slide fastener that provides a liquid-proof connection between units.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the adjacent ends of the interengaged elongated engagement components and the open closure member of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the closing member of FIG. 2 is closed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a modified example of the closing member of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a clothing protective suit including a slide fastener of the type shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and a closing member.

FIG. 6 FIG. 1 is a view in which long components meet each other at an angle.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an open slide fastener of the type shown in FIG. 1 and a closure member modified for use with the fastener.

7 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the closing member of FIG.

8 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the closing member in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a protective suit for clothing including the slide and the closing member as shown in FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fastener 2, 3 Engagement long component 12 Interlocking forming piece 8, 15, 13, 16 Complementary longitudinally long forming piece 17 Slide 24 Closing member 25 First pad 26 Second pad 31 Fastening means 40 Head 41, 42 Formed pieces

Front Page Continuation (71) Applicant 592151513 Alison Elizabeth Anderson ALISON ELIZABETH AN DERSON Pepperpot Cottage (No Address), Lough Lane, Broathley, Shropshire, England (72) Inventor David Francis Clark, Pepperpot Cottage, Rough Lane, Broathley, Shropshire, England (no street address)

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A progressively coupled, then disengaged, and interengaging longitudinally-spaced mating forming piece that interengages itself at least substantially liquid-proof. A closure member adapted for use with one or more progressive engagement elongate fasteners of the type comprising complementary longitudinally elongated formations, the closure member comprising first and second opposing pads (25). , 26), the first
Pad (25) is non-perforated and in sealing engagement with the unit article connected by the one or more fasteners in the area behind the adjacent ends of the connected components of the one or successive fasteners. And the second pad (26) is adapted to sealingly engage the unit article in the region of the front surface of the adjacent end, the pad (25, 2
6) has a fastening means (31) for releasably engaging and can be integrally fixed in the region, and when fixed as described above, the housing that surrounds and bends the adjacent end is integrally formed. A closing member having a definite shape and making at least substantially liquid-proof the region of the connected unit products. 2. A housing defined by the pads when the pads (25, 26) are secured together.
The closure member is shaped to encircle the fastener adapted to be used together, or a slide of at least one fastener of the plurality of fasteners. The closure member described. 3. Closing member according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each pad (25, 26) has a circumferential sealing ring in sealing engagement with its respective unit. .. 4. At least said second pad (26) is provided on a flap (35) adapted to be attached to one of said unit pieces, said pad being moved between a non-use position and a use position. The closure member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is possible to: 5. The fastening means (31) for integrally fixing the pads (25, 26) together hold the pads together and urge them together to form a sealing engagement between the pads and the unit product. The closure member according to any of the preceding claims, which assists. 6. The pivoting lever (31) on which the fastening means is on a first pad (25), and the lever being inserted and then pivoted to a second pad (remote from the first pad). 26) an opening (33) in the second pad (26) that is snapped into position in abutting engagement with the surface of the second pad to allow the two pads to bias each other. The closing member according to claim 5, wherein: 7. The lever (31) and the second pad (26) are properly pivoted to their locked position so that the pad (25, 26) is suitable for the user. 7. The closure member according to claim 6, further comprising a forming piece that cooperates when making a snapping sound indicating that it is integrally fixed to the. 8. The fastening means comprises the first pad (2).
5) having a turnhead fastening member (38) attached thereto, the second pad (26) having a slot (33) into which the turnhead fastening member is engaged, and the turnhead fastening head (40). ) Is adapted to project from the slot (33) and rotated to abut a surface of the second pad (26) remote from the first pad (25). The closure member described. 9. The head of the turnhead fastening member (38) and the second pad (26) are the head (4).
0) is finally rotated into its anchored position to cooperate with the forming pieces (42, 4, 4) when it snaps to the user to indicate that the pads have been properly anchored together.
The closure member according to claim 8, which has 1). 10. An interlocking longitudinally spaced mating formation piece (12) adapted to be progressively connected together and then separated, and at least substantially self-interlocking. A fastener device comprising at least one progressive engagement elongate fastener (1) comprising complementary longitudinally elongated forming pieces (8, 15; 13, 16) that render it liquid-proof, said fastener comprising: Pad of (2
5) is a connected component (2,
3) in a region behind the adjacent end, in sealing engagement with a unit connected by the fastener (1), wherein the second pad (26) is in the region of the front of the adjacent end. It is adapted to sealingly engage the unit item,
In addition, the pads (25, 26) are connected to the fastening means (3
1) the housing defined by the pad when secured together has at least the area of the unit article connected with a shape that encircles the adjacent ends of the connected components of the fastener. A fastener device provided in combination with the closing member according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which is substantially liquid-proof. 11. The fastener (1) is a slide fastener having a slide (17), and the elongated elements (2, 3) of the fastener (1) are gradually integrated by the slide. Connected and then split, the pads (25, 26) of the closure member (24)
The housing defined by the pad when secured together is the slide (1) of the fastener or at least one fastener of the plurality of fasteners.
11. The fastener device according to claim 10, wherein the fastener device is shaped so as to surround 7). 12. Elongated components (2, 3) are arranged such that opposite ends thereof are located adjacent to each other at least when the components are connected together, and said closure member (24).
The fastener (1) shaped so that the housing defined by the pads (25, 26) of the same when bound together is configured to encircle the opposed ends of the connected components. The fastener device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein there is one. 13. In use, continuous with the ends of the connected components (2, 3) of one fastener aligned with the adjacent ends of the connected components (2, 3) of the other fastener. And the housing defined by the pads (25, 26) of the closure member (24) when the pads (25, 26) are secured together,
12. There are two said fasteners (1) shaped to encircle said aligned adjacent ends of said interlocking components of said two fasteners. Fastener device described. 14. In use, the ends of the connected components (2, 3) of one fastener are at a predetermined angle with respect to the adjacent ends of the connected components (2, 3) of the other fastener. Are continuously arranged in a state of forming a pad, and the pad (2) of the closing member (24).
5, 26), the housing defined by the pad when secured together, wherein the fastener is shaped to encircle the adjacent ends of the interlocking components of the two fasteners. The fastener device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein there are at least two 1). 15. Complementary longitudinally elongated forming pieces (8, 15;) of the elongated components (2, 3) of the fastener (1).
13, 16) is formed of a flexible and elastic material, and one of the components (15, 16) is
A long groove in the longitudinal direction, and the other component (8,
Regarding 13), the fastener device according to any one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that it is provided with a protrusion long in the longitudinal direction which engages with the groove. 16. Protrusions (8, 13) that are long in the longitudinal direction.
Has a hook-shaped cross-section, and the longitudinal grooves (15, 16) have complementary cross-sections with a restricted entrance into which the protrusion is inserted. The fastener device according to claim 15. 17. The or each fastener (1)
Said elongated components (2, 3) are similar, each having a longitudinally long groove (15, 16) and a longitudinally long protrusion (8, 13), as described above. The fastener device according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the projection of each component is adapted to engage with the groove of each of the other components. 18. The elongated components (2, 3) each have two longitudinal grooves (15, 16) and two longitudinal projections (8, 13). Have,
The mesh forming pieces (1
The fastener device according to claim 17, wherein the groove and the protrusion are provided on opposite sides of 2). 19. The or each fastener (1)
Each elongate component (2, 3) of claim 1 is adapted to have a mounting strip (4) extending along its side to secure the component to a unit item. 1
The fastener device according to any one of 0 to 18. 20. Separation, characterized in that the unit items (22, 23) are connected by the fastener device according to any one of claims 10 to 19 and the fastener (1) is fixed to each unit item. A product comprising the unit products (22, 23) operably connected.