TW201904468A - Holder and holding method for holding a slider - Google Patents

Abstract

This holding tool includes a plurality of contact parts which are configured so as to be moved toward an axis and to come into contact with a slider on the axis. At least one of the contact parts included in the plurality of contact parts comes into contact with a separation pillar of the slider while permitting the movements of a fastener element respectively via a first front opening and a second front opening of the slider.

Description

Holder for holding slider and holding method

The present disclosure relates to a holder and a holding method for holding a slider.

FIG. 5 of Patent Document 1 discloses a slider transfer member for transferring a slider. The slider transfer member includes a first slider fixing portion and a second slider fixing portion. The first slider fixing portion and the second slider fixing portion are arranged with a gap between the upper wing plate and the lower wing plate that hold the slider. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4064326

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

There are cases where a slider is required to be held more stably. [Means for solving problems]

A holder of one form of the present disclosure is a holder (100) for holding a slider (10), the slider (10) is provided with a separation column (40), and the separation column (40) is used to pass The zipper element (83) of the back state (13) of the slider (10) entering into the combined state in the slider (10) is separated, and the slider (10) clamps the separation column The method of (40) is provided with a first front port and a second front port (11, 12), the holder includes a plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140), and the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, and 140) are configured to contact the slider (10) on the axis (AX) while moving toward the axis (AX), and the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) The at least one contact portion (110) included is in a form that allows the fastener element (83) to move through the first front mouth (11) and the second front mouth (12), respectively, and the The separation column (40) of the slider (10) is in contact.

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) are respectively in a plane orthogonal to the axis (AX) so as to be able to face the axis (AX) or away from the axis. (AX) way to move.

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) are respectively in a plane orthogonal to the axis (AX) so as to be able to face the axis (AX) or away from the axis. (AX) moves linearly.

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include first to third contact portions (110, 120, 130) arranged at equal intervals around the axis (AX).

In some embodiments, the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has a column portion (113) that is in contact with a front end portion (41) of the separation column (40).

In some embodiments, the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has a first groove (111) that receives a front end portion (41) of the separation column (40).

In some embodiments, the first groove (111) has a U-shaped surface (111f) that is shaped so as to conform to the contour of the front end portion (41) of the separation column (40).

In some embodiments, the at least one contact portion (110) in contact with the separation column (40) has a front end portion (21, 31) of a wing plate (20, 30) that houses the slider (10). Slot 2 (112).

In some embodiments, the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has front end portions (21, 31) that conform to the wings (20, 30) of the slider (10). The shape of the front side (21a, 31a) gives the shape an arcuate surface (115).

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least two contact portions (120, 130), and the two contact portions (120, 130) allow the bonding state The fastener element (83) is in contact with the slider (10) in a form of movement through the rear mouth (13).

In some embodiments, the at least two contact portions (120, 130) have a manner to conform to a side surface of a wing plate (20, 30) of the slider (10) or a side surface of a flange portion (51, 61). Shaped first contact surfaces (121, 131).

In some embodiments, the at least two contact portions (120, 130) have a second contact surface (122) that is in contact with the rear end surfaces (22a, 32a) of the wings (20, 30) of the slider (10). , 132).

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130), and the at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130) have A flat surface (119, 129, 139) in which an upper surface or a lower surface of a wing plate (20, 30) of the slider (10) contacts, and each of the at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130) is flat The planes (119, 129, 139) are arranged on the same plane orthogonal to the axis (AX).

In some embodiments, the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least one contact portion (140), and the at least one contact portion (140) is in contact with at least one other contact portion (110, 120, 130) Coordinately arrange in a manner to clamp the slider (10) in a direction along the axis (AX).

In some embodiments, the at least one contact portion (140) configured to grip the slider (10) in cooperation with the at least one other contact portion (110, 120, 130) has a housing for the The opening (148) of the slider mounting post (64) of the slider (10).

The method of some aspects of the present disclosure is a method for holding a slider (10), the slider (10) is provided with a separation column (40), and the separation column (40) is used to pass the slider (10) The rear mouth (13) of the zipper fastener element (83) entering into the combined state in the slider (10) is separated, and the slider (10) is configured to clamp the separation column (40). The method is provided with a first front mouth and a second front mouth (11, 12), and the method includes the following steps: a plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) respectively move toward the axis (AX) to communicate with the The slider (10) on the axis (AX) contacts, and the first contact portion (110) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) allows the fastener element (83) ) In the form of movement through the first front port (11) and the second front port (12), the separation column (with the slider (10) on the axis (AX)) ( 40) Contact.

In some embodiments, the holding method further includes the following steps: at least one contact portion (140) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) and the plurality of contact portions (110, 120) , 130, 140), the other at least one contact portion (110, 120, 130) cooperatively clamps the slider (10).

In some embodiments, the holding method further includes the following step: at least one of the contact portions (140) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) causes a The slider (65) of the slider mounting post (64) moves, whereby the slider (10) becomes a unlocked state, wherein the unlocked state is that the slider (10) does not The stop pawl of the head (10) prevents the movement along the fastener element (83). [Effect of the invention]

According to the holder of the present disclosure, the slider can be held more stably.

Hereinafter, examples of non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. One or more of the disclosed embodiments and the features included in the embodiments are not independent of each other. Those skilled in the art can combine each embodiment and / or each feature without much explanation. Moreover, those skilled in the art can also understand the synthetic effect achieved by the combination. The overlapping description between the embodiments is omitted in principle. With reference to the drawings, the description of the invention is the main purpose, and it may be simplified for the sake of convenience in drawing.

In addition to a combination of features, a plurality of features described in one retainer or a retaining method can also be understood as individual features that are independent of other features. The individual characteristics are not limited to one disclosed holder or holding method, but can also be understood as being common to other holders or holding methods not disclosed. Individual features can be understood as a combination with one or more other features. Enumerating all combinations of features is verbose for a person skilled in the art and thus omitted. In this specification, individual features can be clearly distinguished from other descriptions by expressions such as "some implementations" and "in some cases".

The holder 100 of the present disclosure is a holder 100 for holding a slider 10 for a slide fastener. The holder 100 holds the slider 10 for various purposes. In some cases, the slider 10 is held by the holder 100 in order to pass the fastener element 83 through the slider 10. FIG. 8 shows the holder 100 (not shown in FIG. 8) holding the slider 10 along the axis AX (shown in FIG. 1) so that the fastener elements 83 of the zipper chain 80 pass through the slider 10. A schematic diagram of the longitudinal direction movement of the orthogonal fastener chain 80. The slider 90 held by the holder 100 is moved along the longitudinal direction of the zipper chain 80 in a stationary state by being held by the holder 90, thereby passing the fastener element 83 through the slider 10. Alternatively, the zipper chain 80 held by the holder 90 moves along the length direction of the slider 10 held by the holder 100 in the stationary state, whereby the slider 10 is penetrated by the fastener elements 83.

In some cases, the slider 10 has a separation column 40 for separating the fastener element 83 entering the coupled state into the slider 10 through the rear opening 13 of the slider 10, and the slider 10 is sandwiched for separation The first front port 11 and the second front port 12 are provided in the form of a column 40. The slider 10 may further have at least one wing plate or a pair of wing plates 20 and 30. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the wing plate 20 may be referred to as an upper wing plate, and the wing plate 30 may be referred to as a lower wing plate.

The slider 10 may have a Y-shaped element passage branched by the separation post 40. The slider 10 may have a flange portion 51, a flange portion 52, a flange portion 61, and a flange portion 62 (refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 6 together) that protrude from the wing plate 20 and the wing plate 30 to define the fastener element passage. ). The upper wing plate 20 is provided with a flange portion 61 and a flange portion 62 that protrude toward the lower wing plate 30, thereby partially defining the element path from the rear opening 13 to the separation column 40. The lower wing panel 30 is provided with a flange portion 51 and a flange portion 52 that protrude toward the upper wing panel 20, thereby partially defining the element path from the rear opening 13 to the separation column 40. A slit for passing the fastener tape 82 is formed between the flange portion 61 and the flange portion 62 of the upper wing plate 20 and the flange portions 51 and 52 of the lower wing plate 30. It is also conceivable to omit one or all of the flange portion 51, the flange portion 52, the flange portion 61, and the flange portion 62.

The rear opening 13 of the slider 10 is defined between the upper wing plate 20 and the lower wing plate 30, and as an option, the flange portion 61, the flange portion 62 between the upper wing plate 20, and / or the protrusion of the lower wing plate 30 It is defined between the edge portion 51 and the flange portion 52. The first front opening 11 of the slider 10 is defined between the upper wing plate 20 and the lower wing plate 30. As an option, between the flange portion 62 of the upper wing plate 20 and the separation column 40 and / or the It is defined between the flange portion 52 and the separation column 40. The second front opening 12 of the slider 10 is defined between the upper wing plate 20 and the lower wing plate 30. As an option, between the flange portion 61 of the upper wing plate 20 and the separation column 40 and / or the It is defined between the flange portion 51 and the separation column 40.

The description is a matter clearly understood by those skilled in the art, and the front-rear direction of the slider 10 is defined as follows. The front-rear direction coincides with the moving direction of the slider 10 for opening and closing the pair of fastener chain straps 81. As the slider 10 advances, the pair of fastener chain straps 81 are closed, and the fastener elements 83 of each of the fastener chain straps 81 are combined. With the rearward advancement of the slider 10, the pair of fastener chain straps 81 is opened, and the coupling of the fastener element 83 of each fastener chain strap 81 is released. The vertical direction of the slider 10 corresponds to the extending direction of the separation column 40. The left-right direction of the slider 10 is a direction orthogonal to the front-back direction and the up-down direction.

The slider 10 may be various sliders. Therefore, the slider held by the holder 100 is not limited to the type or structure of the slider shown in the figure. In some cases, the slider held by the holder 100 is a slider for a hidden zipper, for example, the slider disclosed in Patent No. 3733332.

The fastener chain 80 is a long object having flexibility. The fastener chain 80 includes a pair of fastener chain straps 81. Each of the fastener element belts 81 includes a fastener tape 82 and a fastener element 83 fixed to the fastener tape 82. The fastener tape 82 is a fabric or a knitted fabric or a mixture of these, and has flexibility. In addition to the spiral element shown in the figure, the fastener element 83 may be a metal element or a resin element.

In some cases, the zipper chain 80 is aligned in the vertical direction, the holder 100 moves in the vertical direction, and the slider 10 held by the holder 100 also moves in the vertical direction. In some cases, the zipper chain 80 is aligned in a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction, the holder 100 moves in the horizontal direction, and the slider 10 held by the holder 100 also moves in the horizontal direction.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a holder 100 of a slider according to some non-limiting embodiments. The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third The contact portion 130 and the fourth contact portion 140 of the slider 10 are held in cooperation with the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130. The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 are each configured to move toward the axis AX and contact the slider 10 on the axis AX. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective enlarged view of a part of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 from a different viewpoint from FIG. 1. 3 is a schematic diagram showing that the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are arranged at an angular interval of 120 ° on the same virtual circle IC centered on the axis AX. Each of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 can move toward or away from the axis AX in a plane orthogonal to the axis AX. FIG. 4 shows the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 moving toward the axis AX, respectively, and the slider 10 contacts the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact. A schematic view of a state where the portion 130 holds the slider 10. A plurality of individual features are disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 4, which can be understood as features that are independent of other features. Each feature can also be understood as an independent feature which is common in other embodiments (not shown).

The holder 100 of the present disclosure includes a plurality of contact portions 110, a contact portion 120, a contact portion 130, and a contact portion 140 configured to move toward the axis AX and contact the slider 10 on the axis AX. The axis AX may refer to an axis located at an arbitrary position where the plurality of contact portions 110, 120, and 130 are arranged around. In some cases, the axis AX coincides with the vertical direction. In some cases, the axis AX coincides with a horizontal direction orthogonal to the vertical direction.

The holder 100 may have two or more contact portions as a plurality of contact portions. As can be seen from FIG. 1, in some cases, the holder 100 has three or four contact portions. For convenience of description, the four contact portions are named as the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 below. It is also conceivable to use the fifth contact portion and the sixth contact portion as the plurality of contact portions. Furthermore, a form in which at least one of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 is omitted is also conceivable. With reference to the logic of the combination, various combinations of the contact portions are clearly known to those skilled in the art, and therefore, the entire explanation of the combination is omitted.

The plurality of contact portions, for example, the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 are configured to move toward the axis AX and contact the slider 10 on the axis AX. The plurality of contact portions, for example, a combination of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130, and a fourth contact portion 140 added as an option to the combination by contact with the slider 10, While holding the slider 10 stably. In some embodiments including the illustrated examples, the first contact portion 110 is in contact with the separation column 40 of the slider 10, and the first contact portion 110 allows the fastener element 83 to pass through the first front port 11 and the second front port 12, respectively. Mobile form. Thereby, the slider 10 can be held more stably by the holder 100. In some cases, as shown in FIG. 6, the first contact portion 110 of the holder 100 is in contact with the separation column 40 of the slider 10 and at least one of the wing plates 20 and 30. The slider 10 on the lower side in the vertical direction may be held by With 100 and stable. In addition, as described above, the number of contact portions provided in the holder 100 is not limited to four, and a case of two or three is also envisaged. Therefore, the description of the following four contact portions is understood to be common to various forms in which a contact portion other than four is used.

The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 can move toward or away from the axis AX in a plane orthogonal to the axis AX. It is facilitated to set the holding position of the slider 10 on the holder 100 to a fixed position. The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 may be disposed on the same plane orthogonal to the axis AX.

The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, the third contact portion 130, and the fourth contact portion 140 are linearly movable toward or away from the axis AX in a plane orthogonal to the axis AX. It is facilitated to set the holding position of the slider 10 on the holder 100 to a fixed position.

The axis AX may also be referred to as an axis related to the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130. In some cases, a plurality of contact portions, for example, the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are spaced at a fixed angular interval on the same imaginary circle IC centered on the axis. In some cases, it is arranged at an angular interval of 120 °. The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 move individually or collectively or synchronously in the radial direction of the virtual circle IC toward or away from the axis.

There are various forms in which the holder 100 is provided with a plurality of contact portions. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state where the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are mounted on the cylindrical portion 150 of the holder 100. FIG. As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 1 and 7, in some cases, the holder 100 includes a cylindrical portion 150, a sliding portion 170 fitted into the guide groove 151 of the cylindrical portion 150, and an installation portion 160 mounted on the sliding portion 170. . The guide groove 151 may be a convex groove in a cross section extending in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 150. The sliding portion 170 can be inserted into and fitted into the guide groove 151 and can move in the guide groove 151 in a radial direction. The mounting portion 160 is a portion integral with or separated from the sliding portion 170, and the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are individually mounted. The first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are individually attached to the mounting portion 160, and are movable on the cylindrical portion 150 in the radial direction of the cylindrical portion 150. In some cases, the axis AX coincides with the center line of the cylindrical portion 150. As such, in some cases, the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 can be movably mounted relative to the base member exemplified in the cylindrical portion 150. As an option, the base member is restricted from detaching from the base member along the axis AX. Installation.

As understood with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the first contact portion 110 includes a pillar portion 113 that is in contact with the front end portion 41 of the separation pillar 40 of the slider 10. The pillar portion 113 is configured to allow the fastener element 83 to move from the inside of the slider 10 to the outside of the slider through the first front opening 11 or the second front opening 12, that is, without blocking the first front opening 11 or the second front opening 12. The movement of the fastener element 83 is not hindered. In some cases, the pillar portion 113 has a width W113 that is orthogonal to the direction in which the axis AX extends, and the linear movement direction of the first contact portion 110. In some cases, a predetermined pair of side surfaces 113d that define the width W113 of the pillar portion 113 function as a guide surface that guides the movement of the fastener element 83.

In some cases, the first contact portion 110 or the pillar portion 113 includes a first groove 111 that receives the front end portion 41 of the separation pillar 40 of the slider 10. Additionally or alternatively, the first contact portion 110 includes a second groove 112 that receives the front end portion 31 of the wing plate 30 of the slider 10. Additionally or alternatively, the first contact portion 110 may have an arc-shaped surface 115 that is shaped to conform to the front side surface 31 a of the front end portion 31 of the wing plate 30 of the slider 10. The first contact portion 110 and the separation column 40 of the slider 10 ensure good contact, and the holding stability of the slider 10 in the holder 100 is improved. The first groove 111 may have a U-shaped surface 111f provided in a shape so as to conform to the contour of the front end portion 41 of the separation column 40.

Of course, it is also assumed that the second groove 112 of the first contact portion 110 receives the front end portion 21 of the wing plate 20 of the slider 10. Similarly, it is naturally assumed that the arc-shaped surface 115 of the first contact portion 110 is shaped so as to conform to the front side surface 21 a of the front end portion 21 of the wing plate 20 of the slider 10.

When the first groove 111 is provided in the first contact portion 110, the first contact portion 110 may include a pair of protrusions 111 g extending toward the axis AX in order to define a concave portion of the first groove 111. In some cases, the inclined surface 116 and the inclined surface 117 are formed on at least one or both of the protrusions 111g, and interference between the protrusions 111g and the wing plates 20 and 30 can be avoided or reduced. In some cases including the illustrated examples, an inclined surface 116 (which may be referred to as an upper inclined surface) for avoiding or reducing interference with the upper wing plate 20 is formed on each of the protrusions 111g, and for avoiding or reducing interference with the lower wing. The interference inclined surface 117 of the plate 30 (may be referred to as a lower inclined surface).

The second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 are in contact with the slider 10 in a state that allows the fastener element 83 in the coupled state to move through the rear opening 13 of the slider 10. The second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 include a first contact surface 121 and a first contact surface 131 that are shaped so as to conform to the side surface of the wing plate 30 of the slider 10 or the side surface of the flange portion 51. The second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 have a second contact surface 122 and a second contact surface 132 that are in contact with the rear end surface 32 a of the wing plate 30 of the slider 10. Thereby, sufficient contact between the second contact portion 120 and the slider 10 and / or between the third contact portion 130 and the slider 10 is ensured, and stable holding of the slider 10 in the holder 100 is promoted. Of course, it is also envisaged that the first contact surface 121 and the first contact surface 131 are shaped so as to conform to the side surface of the wing plate 20 of the slider 10 or the side surface of the flange portion 61. Of course, the second contact surface 122 and the second contact surface 132 are also expected to be in contact with the rear end surface 22 a of the wing plate 20 of the slider 10. In some cases, the first contact surface is a zipper that does not pass through the slits between the flange portion 61 and the flange portion 62 of the upper wing plate 20 and the flange portions 51 and 52 of the lower wing plate 30. The band 82 is provided in such a manner that interference occurs. The second contact surface is provided so as not to interfere with the fastener element 83 in a coupled state that moves through the rear mouth 13 of the slider 10.

In some cases, the second contact portion 120 has a concave surface 123 between the first contact surface 121 and the second contact surface 122, which can more reliably avoid contact with the rear end portion 32 of the wing plate 30 and the rear portion of the flange portion 52. Contact with the corners caused by the ends. Therefore, both of the contact between the first contact surface 121 and the side surface of the wing plate 30 or the side surface of the flange portion 51 and the contact between the second contact surface 122 and the rear end surface 32 a of the wing plate 30 can be achieved more reliably. Additionally or alternatively, the third contact portion 130 is similarly formed with a concave surface 133 between the first contact surface 131 and the second contact surface 132 to obtain the same effect.

In some cases, the first contact part 110, the second contact part 120, and the third contact part 130 have a flat surface 119, a flat surface 129, The flat surface 139 is not limited thereto. The flat surfaces 119, 129, and 139 of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 may be disposed on the same plane orthogonal to the axis AX. In some cases including the illustrated examples, the flat surface 119, the flat surface 129, and the flat surface 139 are in contact with the lower surface of the lower wing plate 30 of the slider 10. In other cases, the flat surface 119, the flat surface 129, and the flat surface 139 are in contact with the upper surface of the upper wing plate 20 of the slider 10.

In some cases, the second contact portion 120 includes a wall portion 128 protruding from the flat surface 129. The wall portion 128 may include at least one of the first contact surface 121 and the second contact surface 122 or a concave surface 123. In some cases, the third contact portion 130 includes a wall portion 138 protruding from the flat surface 139. The wall portion 138 may include at least one of the first contact surface 131 and the second contact surface 132 or a concave surface 133.

As can be seen from FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, in some cases, the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 move toward the axis AX (toward the radial inside of the virtual circle IC), and can be pulled with Head 10 contacts. Before being held by the holder 100, the slider 10 may be more unstable than the state held by at least the holder 100. When the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are in contact with the slider 10, the posture stabilization of the slider 10 held by the holder 100 is promoted. In some cases, the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are in contact with the slider 10 at the same time.

When the first contact portion 110 is in contact with the slider 10, the front end portion 41 of the separation column 40 received in the first groove 111 of the column portion 113 and / or the U-shaped surface 111f of the first groove 111 and the front end portion of the separation column 40 The outer peripheral surface of 41 and / or the front end portion 31 of the accommodating flap 30 in the second groove 112 and / or the curved surface 115 are in contact with the front side surface 31 a of the front end portion 31 of the flap 30 of the slider 10.

When the second contact portion 120 is in contact with the slider 10, its first contact surface 121 is in contact with the side surface of the wing plate 30 and / or the side of the flange portion 52, and / or its second contact surface 122 is at the rear of the wing plate 30. The end surface 32a is in contact. When the third contact portion 130 is in contact with the slider 10, its first contact surface 131 is in contact with the side surface of the wing plate 30 and / or the side of the flange portion 51, and / or its second contact surface 132 is behind the wing plate 30. The end surface 32a is in contact.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a state where a fourth contact portion 140 is disposed on the slider 10 so as to sandwich the slider 10 in cooperation with the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130. Also shown is a slider mounting post 64 of the slider 10 accommodated in the opening of the fourth contact portion 140. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing that the fourth contact portion 140 moves the slider 65 attached to the slider mounting post 64 of the slider 10, whereby the slider 10 is in a unlocked state. When the slider 10 is in the unlocked state, the movement of the slider 10 along the fastener element 83 is not hindered by the stopping claw 68 of the slider 10.

As an option, the holder 100 has a fourth contact portion 140 that cooperates with at least one or all of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130, along the The slider 10 is arranged so as to sandwich the slider 10 in the direction of the axis AX. The fourth contact portion 140 may facilitate more stable holding of the slider 10 in the holder 100 and / or may bring the slider 10 into a unlocked state.

In some cases, the fourth contact portion 140 includes an opening portion 148 that accommodates the slider mounting post 64 provided on the wing plate 20 of the slider 10. The opening portion 148 may be a bottomed or a bottomless opening portion. The front end portion of the fourth contact portion 140 may be formed in a concave shape recessed in a direction away from the axis AX due to the opening portion 148 thereof. The specific shape of the opening portion 148 can be appropriately determined according to the shape of the slider mounting post 64 of the slider 10.

As can be seen from FIG. 6, in some cases, the fourth contact portion 140 moves the slider 65 attached to the slider mounting post 64 of the slider 10, whereby the slider 10 becomes a stop claw 68 that does not depend on the slider 10. On the other hand, the lock release state that prevents the movement along the fastener element 83 is blocked. This feature is particularly advantageous in a case where the fastener element 83 is passed through the slider 10 with a locking function that prevents the slider 10 from moving on the fastener element 83.

The timing at which any one or all of the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130 are moved may be the same as or different from the timing at which the fourth contact portion 140 is moved. In some cases, after the slider 10 is held by the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130, the fourth contact portion 140 is moved, and the slider 10 is in a unlocked state.

A method for holding the slider 10 is also disclosed in the present specification, and the slider 10 is provided with a separation column for separating the fastener element 83 of the combined state that enters into the slider 10 through the rear opening 13 of the slider 10. 40, and a first front port 11 and a second front port 12 are provided so as to sandwich the separation column 40. The method includes the following steps: the plurality of contact portions 110, the contact portions 120, the contact portions 130, and the contact portions 140 are respectively moved toward the axis AX to contact the slider 10 on the axis AX. Here, the first contact portion 110 included in the contact portion 110, the contact portion 120, the contact portion 130, and the contact portion 140 is in a form that allows movement of the fastener element 83 through the first front port 11 and the second front port 12, respectively. The lower part is in contact with the separation column 40 of the slider 10 on the axis AX. In some cases, the method further includes the following steps: at least one contact portion 140 included in the contact portion 110, the contact portion 120, the contact portion 130, and the contact portion 140 and the plurality of contact portions 110, the contact portion 120, the contact portion 130, and the contact The at least one other contact portion 110, 120, 130 included in the portion 140 grips the slider 10 in concert. Furthermore, the method includes the following steps: at least one of the contact portions 140 included in the contact portion 110, the contact portion 120, the contact portion 130, and the contact portion 140 moves the slider 65 of the slider mounting post 64 mounted on the slider 10, Accordingly, the slider 10 is in the unlocked state, and the slider 10 does not hinder the movement along the fastener element 83 due to the stopping claws of the slider 10.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 are not in contact with the side surface of the wing plate 30 of the slider 10 and the side surfaces of the flange portion 51 and the flange portion 52. In this case, the slider 10 may be stably held between the U-shaped surface 111f and the second contact surface 122 and the second contact surface 132.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a case where the second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 are configured so as not to contact the side surfaces of the flange portion 51 and the flange portion 52 of the slider 10. The first contact surface 121 and the first contact surface 131 of the second contact portion 120 and the third contact portion 130 are in contact with the side surfaces of the wing plate 20 and the wing plate 30, but not in contact with the side surfaces of the flange portion 51 and the flange portion 52. . In this case, the slider 10 can be stably held by the first contact portion 110, the second contact portion 120, and the third contact portion 130.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 that can be brought into contact with the pull tab 65 is inclined. In some cases, the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 is provided with a shape and / or an inclination so as to correspond to the pull-tab 65 extending downward in the vertical direction and separated from the downward drop in the vertical direction. Instead or in addition, the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 is given a shape and / or an inclination so as to selectively push the shaft portion 651 of the pull-tab 65. Instead of the inclined surface, the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 may be an arc surface or a stepped surface. In this case, since the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 pushes the shaft portion 651 of the pull-tab 65 more stably or reliably, the stability or reliability of the unlocking can be promoted. Depending on the shape of the pull-tab 65, the surface shape and / or the degree of inclination of the contact surface 142 which is different from the illustrated example is adopted.

In some cases, when the pull-tab 65 hanging downward from the pull-tab mounting post 64 in the vertical direction is moved by the fourth contact portion 140, the pull-tab mounting post 64 is more clearly installed by the pull-tab. A middle portion 645 extending between both ends of the pillar 64 is supported from below in the vertical direction. Further, the contact surface 142 of the fourth contact portion 140 is inclined so as to cross the middle portion 645 of the pull-tab mounting post 64 extending along a plane orthogonal to the axis AX, and partially pushes the shaft portion 651 of the pull-tab 65. Thereby, stable or reliable movement of the pull-tab 65 and / or its shaft part 651 is promoted.

Based on the teachings, as long as those skilled in the art can add various changes to each embodiment. The symbols added in the scope of patent application are for reference, and should not be referred for the purpose of limiting the interpretation of the scope of patent application.

10‧‧‧ slider

11‧‧‧ the first front mouth

12‧‧‧ the second front mouth

13‧‧‧Houkou

20, 30‧‧‧ wings

21, 31‧‧‧ front end

21a, 31a ‧‧‧ front side

22a, 32a‧‧‧ rear face

32‧‧‧ rear

40‧‧‧ separation column

41‧‧‧Front end

51, 52, 61, 62‧‧‧ flange

64‧‧‧Pull tab mounting post

65‧‧‧ pull

68‧‧‧stop claw

80‧‧‧Zipper chain

81‧‧‧Zip tooth chain belt

82‧‧‧Zip strap

83‧‧‧ Zipper Element

90‧‧‧ holder

100‧‧‧ holder

110, 120, 130, 140‧‧‧ contact

111‧‧‧Slot 1

111f‧‧‧U-shaped surface

111g‧‧‧ protrusion

112‧‧‧Slot 2

113‧‧‧Column

113d‧‧‧ side

115‧‧‧arc surface

116, 117‧‧‧ inclined plane

119, 129, 139‧‧‧‧ flat surface

120, 130‧‧‧ contact

121, 131‧‧‧ the first contact surface

122, 132‧‧‧ 2nd contact surface

123, 133‧‧‧ concave

128, 138‧‧‧ wall

142‧‧‧contact surface

148‧‧‧ opening

150‧‧‧ cylindrical

151‧‧‧Guide groove

160‧‧‧Mounting Department

170‧‧‧ sliding part

645‧‧‧Middle

651‧‧‧Shaft

AX‧‧‧ axis

IC‧‧‧imaginary circle

W113‧‧‧Width

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a holder of a slider according to some non-limiting embodiments, showing a first contact portion to a third contact portion and a first contact portion to a third contact portion arranged at equal intervals around an axis. Clamp the fourth contact part of the slider. Each of the first to fourth contact portions is configured to move toward the axis and contact the slider on the axis. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a part of the first contact portion to the third contact portion enlarged from a different point of view from FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing that the first contact portion to the third contact portion are arranged at an angular interval of 120 ° on the same virtual circle IC centered on the axis. The first contact portion to the third contact portion can be moved toward or away from the axis in a plane orthogonal to the axis. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state where the first contact portion to the third contact portion moving toward the axis are in contact with the slider, and the slider is held by the first contact portion to the third contact portion. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a state where a fourth contact portion arranged on the slider is arranged to grip the slider in cooperation with the first contact portion to the third contact portion, and also illustrates the slider mounting post accommodation of the slider. At the opening of the fourth contact portion. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a fourth contact portion that moves a slider attached to a slider mounting post of a slider, thereby causing the slider to be unlocked. In addition, when the slider is in the unlocked state, movement of the slider along the fastener element is not hindered by the slider's stopping claws. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state where the first to third contact portions are attached to a cylindrical portion of a holder. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing that the holder holding the slider is moved along the longitudinal direction of the zipper chain orthogonal to the axis so that the fastener elements of the zipper chain pass through the slider. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the second contact portion and the third contact portion are configured not to contact the side surface of the wing plate of the slider and the side surface of the flange portion. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a case where the second contact portion and the third contact portion are configured not to contact the side surface of the flange portion of the slider. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a case where a contact surface of a fourth contact portion capable of contacting the pull tab is inclined.

Claims (18)

A holder is a holder (100) for holding a slider (10), the slider (10) is provided with a separation column (40), and the separation column (40) is used to pass through the slider (10) The rear mouth (13) of the zipper fastener element (83) entering into the combined state in the slider (10) is separated, and the slider (10) is configured to clamp the separation column (40). A first front port and a second front port (11, 12) are provided. The holder includes a plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140), and the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) is configured to contact the slider (10) on the axis (AX) while moving toward the axis (AX), and at least one of the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) One contact portion (110) is in a state that allows the fastener element (83) to move through the first front opening (11) and the second front opening (12), respectively, and the slider (10) ) Of said separation column (40). The holder according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) are respectively in a plane orthogonal to the axis (AX) so as to be able to face the axis ( AX) or moving away from the axis (AX). The holder according to item 1 or 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) are respectively in a plane orthogonal to the axis (AX) so as to be able to face The manner of the axis (AX) or the manner of leaving the axis (AX) moves linearly. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3 in the scope of patent application, wherein the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include first and second contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) arranged at equal intervals around the axis (AX). 1 to 3 contact portions (110, 120, 130). The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one contact portion (110) in contact with the separation column (40) has a contact with the separation column (40). The front end portion (41) is in contact with the pillar portion (113). The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has a housing for the separation column (40). The first groove (111) of the front end portion (41). The holder according to item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first groove (111) has a U-shape that is shaped so as to conform to the contour of the front end portion (41) of the separation column (40). Surface (111f). The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 7 in the scope of patent application, wherein the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has a receiving head (10) The second groove (112) of the front end portion (21, 31) of the wing plate (20, 30). The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 8 in the scope of patent application, wherein the at least one contact portion (110) that is in contact with the separation column (40) has a shape that conforms to the slider (10). The shape of the front surface (21a, 31a) of the front end portion (21, 31) of the wing plate (20, 30) gives an arc-shaped surface (115). The holder according to any one of the items 1 to 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least two contact portions (120, 130), so The two contact portions (120, 130) are in contact with the slider (10) in a state that allows the fastener element (83) in the coupled state to move through the rear mouth (13). The holder according to item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least two contact portions (120, 130) have sides or flange portions conforming to the wings (20, 30) of the slider (10) The aspect of (51, 61) provides a first contact surface (121, 131) in the form of a side. The holder according to item 10 or item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least two contact portions (120, 130) have rear end faces of the wings (20, 30) of the slider (10) (22a, 32a) The second contact surface (122, 132) to be contacted. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in which the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130) , The at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130) have flat surfaces (119, 129, 139) in contact with the upper or lower surface of the wing plate (20, 30) of the slider (10), The flat surfaces (119, 129, 139) of the at least two contact portions (110, 120, 130) are arranged on the same plane orthogonal to the axis (AX). The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 13, in which the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) include at least one contact portion (140), the at least one The contact portion (140) is arranged in cooperation with at least one other contact portion (110, 120, 130) to sandwich the slider (10) in a direction along the axis (AX). The holder according to item 14 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least one contact is configured in such a manner as to grip the slider (10) in cooperation with the at least one other contact portion (110, 120, 130). The part (140) has an opening part (148) for receiving the slider mounting post (64) of the slider (10). A method for holding a slider is a method for holding a slider (10), the slider (10) is provided with a separation column (40), and the separation column (40) is used to pass the slider (10) 10) The rear zipper (13) enters the zipper fastener element (83) in the combined state in the slider (10), and the slider (10) clamps the separation column (40) A first front port and a second front port (11, 12) are provided, and the method includes the following steps: a plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) respectively move toward the axis (AX) and are aligned with the axis The slider (10) on (AX) contacts, and the first contact portion (110) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) allows the fastener element (83) The separation column (40) with the slider (10) on the axis (AX) in the form of movement through the first front port (11) and the second front port (12), respectively. )contact. The method for retaining a slider according to item 16 of the scope of patent application, further comprising the following steps: at least one contact portion (140) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) and At least one other contact portion (110, 120, 130) included in the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140) grips the slider (10) in concert. The method for retaining a slider according to item 16 or 17 of the scope of patent application, further comprising the step of: the at least one of the plurality of contact portions (110, 120, 130, 140). The contact portion (140) moves a slider (65) mounted on a slider mounting post (64) of the slider (10), whereby the slider (10) is in a unlocked state, wherein the lock The released state is a state in which the slider (10) does not hinder the movement along the fastener element (83) due to the stopping claw of the slider (10).