JPH0899496A - Clip - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a clip with ease of use and general purpose. CONSTITUTION: A pair of holding pieces 1, 2 are formed integrally by curving metallic wire into a clip for holding an article by spreading the holding pieces 1, 2 through an elastic deformation of the metallic wire, wherein the base ends of the holding pieces 1, 2 are fastened by a fastener member 3 for allowing the extensions of both the holding pieces 1, 2 to be passed through the fastener member 3 and then to be projected to open in the opposite direction against the holding pieces 1, 2 and from the fastening part 3 gradually. When both the extensions 4, 5 are nipped in such a manner that the extensions close, the holding pieces 1, 2 open through an elastic deformation of the metallic wire about the vicinity of the fastening part 3, so that an article can be inserted between the holding pieces 1, 2, and when the extensions are weakened in its holding strength, the holding pieces 1, 2 close through an elastic restoration of the metallic wire, so that the article can be held between the holding pieces 1, 2. The opening and closing operation between the holding pieces 1, 2 can be effected by a single hand, thereby utilizing it for a clothespin with ease of use.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clip formed by bending a metal wire.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As such a clip, a so-called gem clip in which one metal wire is bent in the same plane to integrally form a pair of long and short sandwiching pieces has been put into practical use. In this method, the longer clip piece is applied to the article to be sandwiched, and the clip is bent as a whole so that the article is inserted between the clip pieces while opening the gap between the long and short clip pieces.

The above-mentioned paper clip is inexpensive and extremely convenient for binding documents. However, the clip is
Unless the longer clip is applied to the article to be clipped, it is not possible to open the gap between the clip pieces with only one hand operation.

Therefore, even if a large-sized paper clip is to be used as a substitute for clothespins, it is difficult to use since it cannot open the sandwiching pieces with only one hand.

The present invention relates to a clip formed by bending a metal wire, which can open the space between the sandwiching pieces by the operation of one hand, and can replace scissors and other clips.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] By bending a metal wire to integrally form a pair of sandwiching pieces (1) and (2), and by elastically deforming the metal wire,
In a clip that sandwiches an article by opening between the clip pieces (1) and (2), tighten both clamp members (1) and (2) from the central part to the base end with a tightening member (3). The extension pieces (4) and (5) of the pieces (1) and (2) are sandwiched by the fastening member (3) so as to be submerged.
It is projected on the side opposite to (2) and gradually opening from the tightening part (3).

[0007]

[Function and effect] Both extension parts (4) and (5) are replaced by extension parts (4) and (5).
When you pick it up so that the space between them is bound, the first part centered on the tightening part (3)
The fastening part (3) is formed by the seesaw type swinging of the clip piece (1) and the first extension part (4) and the elastic deformation of the metal wire forming the clip.
The space between the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2) is opened around the center, and the article can be easily inserted between the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2). When the gripping force of the extension parts (4) and (5) is weakened, the elastic return of the metal wire closes the space between the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2), and the article can be sandwiched by the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2). it can.

Since the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2) can be opened and closed with one hand, they are easy to use even if they are used instead of clothespins. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The clip of the present invention can be easily formed by bending a metal wire, and uses the elasticity of the metal wire itself to open and close the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2), without using a separate spring. , Simple configuration,
It can be manufactured at low cost.

[0009]

1 and 2 show a clip of the present invention in which a conventional paper clip is replaced. Gem Clip
As is well known, one metal wire is elongated and wound in a length of less than two turns in the same plane, and has a pair of long and short sandwiching pieces (1) and (2). The shorter clip piece (1) (hereinafter referred to as the first clip piece) and the longer clip piece (2) (hereinafter referred to as the second clip piece) both have a U-shaped tip on the clip side. , The first clip
(1) is fitted inside the second sandwiching piece (2).

A portion close to the base end from the central portion of the above-mentioned paper clip is wound with a metal wire (31) which is separate from the paper clip and is tightened to form a tightening portion (3). Of the two leg shafts (11) (12) of the first U-shaped first sandwiching piece (1), one leg shaft (1
The extension portion (4) of 1) (hereinafter referred to as the first extension portion) is a tightening portion.
It goes under (3) and bends upward from the vicinity of the tightening part (3). The other leg shaft (12) is integrally connected to a second extension portion (5) described later.

Two leg shafts of the second sandwiching piece (2) having a U-shaped tip
(21) Among the (22), one leg shaft (21) bends into a U-shape at a position farther than the tip of the first extension part (4) under the tightening part (3) and extends to form an extension part. (5) (hereinafter referred to as a second extension) is formed, and the second extension (5) is the leg shaft (12) of the first clip piece (1).
In succession. Between the first extension part (4) and the second extension part (5), there is an opening of about 15 to 40 ° around the tightening part (3).

Then, pick both extension parts (4) and (5) together,
When the first extension portion (4) is pressed in, the leg shaft (11) of the first sandwiching piece (1) located on the opposite side of the first extension portion (4) with the tightening portion (3) sandwiched is tightened. It lifts up like a seesaw around the part (3), and the other leg shaft (12) of the first sandwiching piece (1) is pulled up by the leg shaft (11) and elastically deforms around the tightening part (3). Then lift. In this way, as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. 2, the whole sandwiching piece (1) is lifted up around the tightening portion (3),
Between the first clip piece (1) and the second clip piece (2), the clip piece is opened.
Articles can be inserted between (1) and (2).

When the force of pinching the extension portions (4) and (5) is weakened, the first
Due to the elastic return of the leg shaft (12) of the clip piece (1), the clip piece (1)
The space between (2) is closed, and the article can be sandwiched by the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2). Since the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2) can be opened and closed with one hand, it is easy to use as a substitute for clothespins.

3 and 4 show an embodiment of a large clip. The features of the clip are that the first clip piece (1) and the second clip piece (2) have a wide tip at the clip side, and
As shown in FIG. 4, when the clip is viewed from the side, when the tips of the first clip piece (1) and the second clip piece (2) are closed,
Both clip pieces so that a space is created between the clip pieces (1) and (2).
The point is that the bent portions (10) and (20) are formed in (1) and (2).

Further, the one end extension portion (32) of the second sandwiching piece (2) is wound around the portion from the center of the clip to the base end to tighten the portion.
(3) is formed, and the entire clip is made of one metal wire. Furthermore, the tip of the first extension part (4) of the first clip piece (1) is curved in a round shape so as not to damage the fingers.

In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first sandwiching piece (1)
Since the second sandwiching piece (2) opens so as to gradually expand from the tightening portion (3), even if a thick article is sandwiched, a force in the pushing direction acts on the article and the clip bounces off. It may happen.

On the other hand, in the case of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first sandwiching piece (1) and the second sandwiching piece (2) do not exert a force on the article in the pushing direction. It can be sandwiched stably and securely. As described above, the clip of the present invention can be easily formed by bending a metal wire, and the clip pieces (1) and (2) are opened and closed by utilizing the elasticity of the metal wire itself. Without using, simplify the configuration,
It can be manufactured at low cost. The above invention is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the above.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) First clip piece (2) Second clip piece (3) Tightening part (4) First extension part (5) Second extension part

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pair of clip pieces (1) formed by bending a metal wire.
(2) is integrally formed, and the elastic piece of the metal wire deforms the sandwiching piece.
(1) In a clip that holds an article by opening (2), clamp the portions of the sandwiching members (1) and (2) closer to the base end with the tightening member (3), 1) (2) extension (4)
A clip projecting (5) on the side opposite to the sandwiching pieces (1) and (2) with the tightening member (3) submerged and gradually opening from the tightening portion (3).