JPH09299688A - Unentangling clothespin - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To resolve the entangling between clothespins or between a clothespin and another object and improve operability by curving a plate or rod-like main body into an inverse U-shape as a spring section, and providing pinch sections at both ends of the spring section via the necks of the pinch sections. SOLUTION: A main body 1 is curved into an inverse U-shape as a spring section 2, and pinch sections 4 each having a jaw D are provided at both ends via the necks 3 of the pinch sections 4 to integrally form a required clothespin. The main body 1 is formed big at the vertex portion and gradually slender from the spring sections 2 toward the necks 3 of the pinch sections 4 so that the multiple teeth 6 of both pinch sections 4 are meshed with each other in the fixed shape. Both spring sections 2, the necks 3 of the pinch section 4, and points A, B on the axes of the pinch sections 4 are properly staggered on the right and left so that the restoring force to return to the original position is generated when the points A, A are crossed in traverse.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clothespin used in clothes hangers and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, two substantially plate-shaped plastics, metals, etc. have been used to form a substantially V-shaped clothespin that uses a ring-shaped steel as a spring, or a plate spring made of plastic or the like instead of the ring-shaped steel. There were things I had.

[0003]

However, these methods have the following problems. (B) Since the conventional clothespin has a substantially V shape, that is, the tabs are in the shape of a horn, the horns are entangled with each other when the hangers are folded or stacked during storage. However, there is a problem regarding the complexity of the work that it is necessary to loosen the entanglement when using it, which is troublesome. (B) In addition, recently, many housewives have jobs such as part-time work, and it is a big issue for busy housewives to reduce housework time. In particular, laundry is an indispensable part of housework every day, so the entanglement of clothespins that occurs each time laundry is performed is problematic in terms of emotional feelings of irritability. (C) In addition, the horn-shaped knob is caught on your hand or clothing,
Cloth fibers may stretch or hurt your hands. In addition, when the clothespin is pulled with force to loosen the entanglement, the clothespin may be broken on rare occasions, and there is a risk of injuring a hand or breaking clothes due to a chipped portion or spring steel. (D) Further, the conventional clothespin uses a plurality of materials and has a large number of members, so that there is a problem related to manufacturing in that the manufacturing process is complicated. The present invention has been made to solve these problems.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, the present invention eliminates the angular protrusion of the knob, which is caused by the conventional structure of the clothespin, and thereby the same as the clothespin or the clothespin. In order to eliminate the entanglement with other things, the overall shape is gentle and smart. That is, the plate-like or bar-like washing clip body (1) is bent into an inverted U shape to form a spring portion (2), and a neck portion (3) of the clip portion.
Through, to provide a clip (4) and jaw (D) on both ends,
When the necks (3) and (3) of both the pinch portions are crossed in a twill, and when the both pinch portions (4) and the jaw (D) are entwined with the ankle, the points (A ) And the point (B) try to return to their original positions, and the restoring force of the spring causes a pressing force to be exerted on the contact surface at the intersection of the neck (3) and the point (C),
When the finger grips the knob (5), the contact surface at the intersection of the neck (3) that is traversed by spring stress, and the point (C) slides with a pressing force, so that the nips (4) at both ends. The tooth (6) and the tooth (6) are engaged with each other and bite into each other to sandwich the laundry. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, by forming it into a substantially O-shape, the shape is gentle and easy to handle, and a plurality of members are not required, and it is possible to integrally mold with one kind of material and in one step. It is possible. In addition, a knob (5) is provided at an appropriate position of the spring (2) so that the operator can easily pinch it with a finger when sandwiching or removing laundry, and a non-slip (7) is further provided. .

[0005]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION As shown in FIG. 1, the structure of the present invention is such that the main body (1) is curved in an inverted U shape, and the spring portion (2) is formed.
And the jaws (3) with the jaws (D) are provided at both ends through the neck (3) of the jaws.

The main body (1) is composed of a plurality of teeth of both sandwiching portions (4) so that the teeth (6) and the teeth (6) mesh with each other to maintain a constant bite shape. ,
The apex portion (F) of the main body (1) is thickened as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 and gradually becomes from the spring portion (2) to the neck portion (3) of the sandwiching portion.
It has a slender body shape.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, both spring parts (2), the necks (3) of the pinching parts, and the points (A) on the axis of the pinching part (4) curved in an inverted U shape. By appropriately shifting the point (B) and the point (B) to the left and right, when the point (A) and the point (B) are crossed with a cross, a restoring force for returning to the original is generated.

Further, since the positions of the joints between the necks (3) of both the sandwiching portions and the sandwiching portions (4) constitute the jaw (D), as shown in FIGS. , Each of which has a shape coupled to a position offset to one side.

Next, the necks (3) of both sandwiching parts shown in FIG.
When the points (A) and (B) are crossed in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. 2 and the jaw (D) is crossed with the ankle as shown in FIG. (A) and point (B) try to return to their original positions, and the restoring reaction force of the spring causes the contact surface at the intersection of neck (3) and neck (3), point (C), as shown in FIG. Pushing force is generated.

Incidentally, the knob portion (5) shown in FIGS.
By pinching with a finger, due to the elastic action of the spring portion (2), as shown in FIG. 3, the contact surface of the crossing portion of the neck (3) and the pressing force generated at the point (C) cause the crossing portion to cross. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 by sliding the (E) portion shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 in the contact state, the (E) portion is provided in the sandwiching portion (4) for enhancing the clamping force. The tooth (6) and the tooth (6) composed of a plurality of teeth are engaged with each other as shown in FIG.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 8, when a conventional clothespin is attached to a square or round clothespin hanger,
When the hangers are folded or piled up during storage, the corners (8) of the clothespin are entwined as shown in FIG. 9, and the clothespin body (1) which is not entangled is omitted as shown in FIG. By forming it in an O shape, the cause of entanglement was eliminated. By eliminating the angled knob of the conventional clothespin,
It is characterized by a smart and gentle shape as shown in Fig. 7 that does not damage hands and clothes, but the size, width, thickness, etc. of the body (1) of the clothespin that does not get tangled are arbitrary. Good. The material may be plastic other than reinforced plastic, acrylic resin, metal or the like.
In consideration of ease of use, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, even a person with a weak grip can easily grasp the knob with an appropriate size and an arbitrary shape ( 5) is provided,
Further, the surface of the knob portion (5) is provided with a slip stopper (7) having an arbitrary fine pattern such as unevenness. The knob part (5) may be made of the same material as the main body (1) of the clothespin which does not necessarily get entangled, but may be attached to the main body (1) of clothespin which is not entangled by using any material.

Further, in order to enhance the clamping force, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a plurality of teeth (6) are provided inside the clamping part (4) so that the teeth (6) and the teeth (6) are mutually arranged. By engaging and biting, you can sandwich the laundry even more firmly. The method used to increase the frictional force of the sandwiching part (4) may be another method such as providing the sandwiching part (4) itself with a rough material.

The structure of the main body (1) of the clothespin which is not entangled is characterized in that it can be utilized as a sandwich for other objects than the clothespin.

Further, the main body (1) of the clothespin includes a spring portion (2), a neck (3) of the sandwiching portion, a sandwiching portion (4), a knob portion (5), teeth (6), a cleat (7), The entire chin (D)
The feature is that they can be integrally molded in one step using the same material.

[0015]

As described above, the present invention eliminates the angular protrusion of the knob caused by the conventional structure of the clothespin, and eliminates the gently entangled shape to form a smart shape. Close the pinch hanger,
Solved the problem that the corner knobs were caught when they were stored by stacking them, and the clothespins were entangled with each other, or the clothespins were entangled with each other. This simplifies the work because it does not take up the entanglement, and does not bother busy housewives.In addition, pulling on it to disentangle the garment can break the clothespin, causing injury or breaking clothes. Since there is no danger, it can be used with confidence and handling is smooth. still,
The main body of the clothespin that does not get tangled is provided with a knob part and is equipped with a non-slip material, which has the effect of making it easier to pinch the clothespin when the clothespin is pinched with fingers. . According to the invention of claim 5, among the effects of claim 1, by integrating the unentangled laundry pinching body with the spring part, the pinching part, etc., the number of members can be reduced and a plurality of parts can be eliminated. , With one kind of material,
The integral molding has the effect of simplifying the manufacturing process.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an integrally molded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the die-cutting of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a rear view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional side view of the present invention before the interlacing of the ankle and the entanglement of the ankle.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view showing an embodiment in which the sandwiching portion and the jaw of the present invention are entwined with each other.

FIG. 6 is a sectional side view showing a state in which the entangled clothespin of the present invention is pinched and the teeth (6) and the teeth (6) are opened.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a state where the entangled clothespin of the present invention is attached to a hanger.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a state where a conventional clothespin is attached to a hanger.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state where conventional clothespins are entwined with each other.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Washing pin main body 2 Spring part 3 Neck of pinching part 4 Pinching part 5 Knob part 6 Teeth 7 Anti-slip 8 Angle A, B Both spring parts (2), pinching neck (3), and pinching part (4) Shows points (A) and (B) on the axis. C Shows the contact surface at the intersection of the neck (3) and neck (3) of the sandwiching part. Shows the point (C). D Jaw E Sliding part F Apex part

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] August 19, 1996

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] All figures

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

FIG.

[Fig. 2]

[Figure 3]

FIG. 4

[Figure 5]

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

[Figure 8]

[Figure 9]

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plate-like or bar-like clothespin, wherein the main body (1) is curved in an inverted U shape to form a spring part (2), and a sandwiching part is provided at both ends via a neck (3) of the sandwiching part. Providing (4), the positions of the joints between the necks (3) of both nips and both nips (4) are respectively biased to one side to form a jaw (D). The necks (3) and necks (3) of both sandwiching parts, which are formed in the shape of
The scissors part (4) and the jaw (D) of both sides have a shape in which the ankles are entwined and interlocked with each other. 2. The U-shaped washing clip body (1) which does not become entangled is inverted.
By appropriately shifting the point (A) and the point (B) on the axis line of the spring portion (2), the neck (3) of the sandwiching portion, and the sandwiching portion (4), which are curved in a V shape, to the left and right. The untangled clothespin according to claim 1, wherein, when the point (A) and the point (B) are crossed with a cross, a restoring force is generated when the point is restored. 3. A shape in which a tooth (6) and a tooth (6) are meshed with each other and have a constant bite, which are formed of a plurality of teeth on a nipping portion (4) of an unentangled laundry nipping body (1). In order to hold the body (1), the body shape of the main body (1) is thick at the apex portion (F), and gradually narrows from the spring portion (2) to the neck (3) and then becomes thin. A clothespin that doesn't get tangled. 4. A knob portion (5) is provided at an appropriate position of the entangled clothespin body (1), and the knob portion (5) is still provided.
The entangled clothespin according to claim 1, further comprising a non-slip (7). 5. The entangled clothespin body (1) comprises a spring part (2), a neck (3) of the nips part, a nips part (4), a tab part (5), teeth (6), and a slip stopper. (7) The entangled clothespin according to claim 1, characterized in that it can be integrally molded in one step by using the same material as a whole.