JPH10225306A - Shoestring fastener - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fastener which enables a simple fastening and loosening of a shoestring and allows the excess length of the shoestring to cause no inconvenience to a shoe wearer and looks presentable. SOLUTION: This shoestring fastener is constructed of a combination of (1) a fixed part which enables the simple fastening or loosening of a shoe string to the desired length or at its part for adjusting a comfortable tightening of the string and (2) a fixed part which enables the excess length of the string to be fastened or removed. In addition, the shoestring fastener comes out in three different types such as an integrally combined type combining (1) the fixed part and (2) the fixed part, a combined and separable type combining (1) the fixed part and (2) the fixed part in a freely separable manner and a separable type constructed in such a manner that (1) the fixed part and (2) the fixed part are separated from each other and (2) the fixed part side is detachable from the shoes.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lace fastener.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, shoelaces are generally fastened and tied. In addition, there is a method of using a strap fixing component. This can be easily tightened and stopped at the same time

[0003]

The task of tying a shoelace is time-consuming and troublesome.
In the case where a strap fixing component is used, the strap can be easily fastened and stopped at the same time, but there is a problem that the strap is left behind since it is supposed to be tied. Since the processing of the extra string is not considered, there is a disadvantage that the extra string is in the way, there is a risk of stepping on the string, and the appearance is inferior. Further, if the string is shortened so as not to be excessive, there is a disadvantage that the string cannot be sufficiently loosened when loosened, or the string is easily detached from the fixed part.

[0004]

In order to solve these drawbacks, a fixing portion 1 which allows the shoelace to be easily fastened or loosened at a desired length and tightness, and an excess strap which is fastened or removed. The resulting fixed part 2 was joined. Alternatively, the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 can be separated and combined.
Alternatively, the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 are separated, and the fixed part 2
The side is detachable from the shoe. It is a fastener for laces whose main feature is things.

[0005]

The lace fixing device according to the present invention has the above-described structure.
It is intended to be able to be easily stopped and loosened in the tightening condition, and to prevent the string from being loosened when using shoes.

The fixing portion 2 is intended to fix and release the surplus laces so that the surplus laces are not in the way and to improve the aesthetic appearance.

[0007] The fixed portion 1 and the fixed portion 2 are combined and integrated so that the string is fastened by the fixed portion 1 and stopped, and then the excess string on the fixed portion 2 is stopped.

When the fixed portion 1 and the fixed portion 2 are separable and connectable, the fixed portion 2 in a separated state is attached to an excess string portion in advance, and the string is fastened with the fixed portion 1 to stop. 2 is used so as to be connected to the fixed part 1.

When the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 are separated and the fixed part 2 is detachable from the shoe, the fixed part 2 is previously attached to the surplus string part, and the string is fastened by the fixed part 1 to stop. After that, the fixing portion 2 is used so as to be connected to a shoe.

[0010] By the above-mentioned operation, the strap can be easily fixed, and the strap can be fixed in an aesthetically good state without the extra strap becoming a hindrance.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 and 17 show a first embodiment of the basic form of the present invention, in which a fixed part 1 and a fixed part 2 are integrated and integrated. The fixed part 1 is composed of a fulcrum 3, a pair of movable string pressing parts 4 and an elastic body 5, and the fixed part 2 is a shoelace fixing tool composed of a narrow string holding part 11 and a narrowed part 12 of an opening. It is. The elastic body 5 uses a leaf spring, a bar spring, and a coil spring.

As an example of the use of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a string is fixed on the fixed portion 1 when first attached,
Tighten the string and fix it with the fixing part 1. Next, the excess string is fixed to the fixed portion 2. When loosening, the fixed portion 1 can be loosened by pulling the fixed portion 1 such that the string is loosened. When tightening next, it is only necessary to pull the string so that the string is loosened. Alternatively, the string may be detached from the fixed part 2 when the string is loosened, and the string may be used again so that the string is fixed to the fixed part 2 when the string is tightened.

FIG. 2 and FIG. 18 show a second embodiment of the basic form of the present invention, in which the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 are of a separation-connection type which can be separated and connected. The fixed part 1 is composed of a case 6 having a tapered structure and a main gear type sliding body 7 sliding inside the fixed part 2. The fixed part 2 is an openable and closed type having a hinge 14, a string pressing part 13 and a hook 15. It is a fixing device of a lace.

The difference between the use of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and the first embodiment is that the fixing portion 2 can be attached to the remaining portion of the lace in advance, and the lace is fastened by the fixing portion 1 and then fixed. The part 1 side and the fixed part 2 can be connected.

[0015] There are two types of connection: a method using a magnet and a hook-and-loop fastener (magic tape); The one using a magnet to separate and connect the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2
The fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 are coupled by magnetic force even if they are close to each other. The operability is good because it only needs to be pulled when separating. In addition, one using a hook-and-loop fastener is a fixed part 1
And the fixed part 2 are brought into contact with each other to be joined. It is easy to operate because it only needs to be pulled when separating. Further, the structure constituted by the hook 15 and the groove 16 will be described in a sixth embodiment. In the second embodiment, a magnet is used for the connecting portion 20.

Another feature of the second embodiment is that since the fixed portion 2 can be connected and separated, it is possible to change the arrangement of the strings by changing the direction. For this reason, it can be enjoyed variously aesthetically by turning the string. It should be noted that it may be used in the same state as the integrated type in a state of being always connected. In addition, the position to be joined is fixed part 1
Is possible anywhere outside of
Set it to a position that is easy to operate and good for aesthetics.

FIGS. 3 and 19 show a third embodiment of the basic form of the present invention. The fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 are separated, and the fixed part 2 is of a detachable type that can be attached to and detached from a shoe. The fixed part 1 is composed of a hollow outer cylinder 8 having a bottom with a hole formed laterally, an inner cylinder 9 having a hole horizontally slidable inside the cylinder, and an elastic body 5 for urging the same. The portion 2 is a shoelace fixing device composed of a fulcrum 3, a pair of movable string pressing portions 4, and an elastic body 5. The elastic body 5 is a leaf spring, a bar spring, a coil spring,
Use any of the elastic bodies.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 can be used in the same manner as the second embodiment. The fixing portion 2 can be attached to the remaining portion of the string in advance. And the fixed part 2 are connected. The fixing portion 2 was attached to and detached from the shoes by attaching a safety pin 25 to the lower portion of the fixing portion 2. Note that the substrate may be attached to the shoe side and coupled thereto. There is a method of attaching the substrate to the shoe by sewing with a safety pin, an adhesive, an adhesive tape, or a thread. In addition, the method of connecting the base and the fixed part 2 includes a method using a magnet and a hook-and-loop fastener (magic tape);
Grooves 16 and hooks 15 that can be connected structurally
Some use.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The fixing part 1 is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the fixing part 2 is an integrated shoe fixing device combining the same thing as the first embodiment. Since the number of the cross-shaped fixing portions 2 is increased on the back of the fixing portion 1, a butterfly-shaped string can be arranged as a new effect.

FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The fixing portion 1 is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the fixing portion 2 is a separation and connection type shoe fixing device combining the same components as those of the first embodiment. In addition, a surface fastener is used for the separation and connection method. In addition, since the fixed portion 2 is laid down, a heart-shaped string can be arranged as a new effect. Since the fixed portion 2 is separable and connectable, the fixed portion 2 has a feature that the orientation of the fixed portion 2 can be made vertical, horizontal, or oblique.

As described in the fourth and fifth embodiments, the combination of the type, arrangement, direction, and shape of the fixed part 1 and the fixed part 2 makes it possible to arrange a string that has never been seen before. Can also be better.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are views for explaining the operation of the fixed portion 1 described in the first embodiment of the present invention and the fixed portion 2 described in the third embodiment. The fixed portion is composed of a fulcrum 3, a pair of movable string pressing portions 4, and an elastic body 5. The string is held down by a pair of movable string pressing portions 4 via the fulcrum 3 to which the repulsive force of the elastic body 5 is applied. I do. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the string is fixed. When the string is loosened, the opposite side of the fulcrum of the movable string pressing section 4 is pressed to widen the interval between the movable string pressing sections. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the string is loosened. The string guide 21 is preferably provided when used for the fixed portion 1, but may not be provided for the fixed portion 2.

FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 are views for explaining the operation of the fixed part 1 described in the second, fourth and fifth embodiments of the present invention. This fixed portion is composed of a case 6 having a tapered structure and a sliding body 7 that slides inside the case 6. The sliding body 7 is moved to a narrow portion of the case to reduce the distance between the side wall inside the case 6 and the outside of the sliding body 7. Hold down the string by narrowing it and fix it. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the string is fixed. To loosen the string, slide 7
Is moved to the wide part of the case, and the distance between the side wall inside the case 6 and the outside of the sliding body 7 is widened. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the string is loosened. Most of the sliding bodies are gear-shaped circular ones, but may be elliptical, triangular or polygonal. FIG. 10 is a side view of the fixed portion.

FIGS. 11 and 12 are views for explaining the operation of the fixed part 1 described in the third embodiment of the present invention. This fixed part
A hollow outer cylinder 8 having a bottom with a hole horizontally provided therein, an inner cylinder 9 having a hole horizontally provided therein for sliding therein, and an elastic body 5 for urging the inner cylinder 9.
And the string is sandwiched and fixed by the shifted holes of the inner cylinder 9 and the hollow outer cylinder 8 urged by the elastic body 5. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the string is fixed. When the string is loosened, the inner cylinder 9 is pressed to contract the elastic body 5 so that the gap between the inner cylinder 9 and the hole of the hollow outer cylinder 8 is eliminated. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the string is loosened.

FIGS. 13 and 14 are views for explaining the operation of the fixed part 2 described in the first embodiment of the present invention. This fixed part
It is composed of a narrow string holding portion 11 and a narrowed portion 12 of the opening, and the excess string is fixed from the narrowed portion 12 of the opening to the narrow gap 11. Since the narrow string holding portion 11 is slightly elastically deformed, it is possible to remove the string from the narrowed portion 12. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the string is fixed.
The stenosis 12 is to prevent the string from coming off easily. When removing the string, the procedure is reversed. FIG. 14 shows a state where the cord is removed.

FIGS. 15 and 16 are explanatory views of the operation of the fixed part 2 described in the second embodiment of the present invention. This fixed part
The opening / closing type having the hinge 14, the string pressing portion 13 and the hook 15 is used. Fix it. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the string is fixed. When removing the string, the procedure is reversed. FIG. 16 shows a state where the cord is removed.

FIG. 20 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
6. When joining, groove 1 of fixed part 1
Hook 15 of fixed portion 2 is hooked on 6 to be joined. Also, when separating, the hook 15 is displaced from the groove and removed.

In each of the embodiments, only the minimum examples are given, and various types of string fixing are performed by combining the type of the fixing portion 1 and the type of the fixing portion 2 with the type of the fixing device of the shoelace. It is possible to make tools. Also, it is of course possible to use a string fixing portion of a type and structure other than the examples given here.

[0029]

As described above, by using the present invention, the shoelace can be easily stopped and loosened, and the excess strap can be fixed so as not to be in the way, and the appearance can be improved. Can be. For this reason, the shoelace can be quickly and easily stopped by anyone. In addition, the layout of the fixed portion allows the user to enjoy the arrangement of several strings.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a use state diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a use state of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a use state of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a use state of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a use state of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the fixing portion 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention or the fixing portion 2 according to the third embodiment is fixed to a string.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a state in which the string of the fixing part 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention or the fixing part 2 of the third embodiment is loosened.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which a string of the fixing portion 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is fixed.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a state in which the string of the fixing portion 1 is loosened according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a fixed part 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which a string of the fixing portion 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is fixed.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a state in which the string of the fixing portion 1 is loosened according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the fixing portion 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a state in which the fixing portion 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is detached from a string.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the fixing portion 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a view showing a state in which the fixing portion 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is untied.

FIG. 17 is a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a side view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a side view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a side view of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 fixed part 1 2 fixed part 2 3 fulcrum 4 movable string pressing part 5 elastic body 6 case 7 sliding body 8 hollow outer cylinder 9 inner cylinder 10 hole 11 narrow string pressing part 12 narrowing part 13 string pressing part 14 hinge 15 hook 16 groove 20 connecting portion 21 string guide 22 wide opening 23 narrow opening 24 sliding groove 25 safety pin 99 shoelace 100 shoe body

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A fixing device for a lace, comprising a fixing portion (1) for easily stopping and loosening a lace and a fixing portion (2) for stopping an excess lace. 2. A fixed part (1) and a fixed part (2) are separated.
2. The shoelace fastener according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is connectable. 3. A shoelace fastener according to claim 1, wherein the fixed part (1) and the fixed part (2) are separated, and the fixed part (2) side is detachable from the shoe. 4. A shoelace fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion (1) comprises a fulcrum (3), a pair of movable string pressing portions (4) and an elastic body (5). 5. A shoelace fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion (1) comprises a case (6) having a tapered structure and a sliding body (7) sliding inside the case. . 6. A fixed portion (1) comprising: a hollow outer cylinder (8) having a bottom with a hole (10) laid therein; and an inner cylinder (9) having a hole slidably sliding through the inside thereof. Elastic body for biasing this (5)
The shoelace fixing device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein: 7. The fixing device according to claim 7, wherein the fixing portion includes a narrow string holding portion.
1) and a narrowed portion (12) of the opening.
4. The shoe fastener according to 2 or 3. 8. A fixing device according to claim 1, wherein said fixing portion comprises a hinge, a string pressing portion and a hook.
4. The shoe fastener according to 2 or 3. 9. The shoelace fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion (2) comprises a fulcrum (3), a pair of movable string pressing portions (4) and an elastic body (5). 10. The shoelace fixing device according to claim 2, wherein the separating and connecting means is constituted by a magnet. 11. A shoelace fixing device according to claim 2, wherein said separating and connecting means is constituted by a hook-and-loop fastener. 12. A shoelace fixing device according to claim 2, wherein said separating and connecting means comprises a hook (15) and a groove (16).