TW202307343A - Hook-to-hook fastener - Google Patents

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TW202307343A
TW202307343A TW111129404A TW111129404A TW202307343A TW 202307343 A TW202307343 A TW 202307343A TW 111129404 A TW111129404 A TW 111129404A TW 111129404 A TW111129404 A TW 111129404A TW 202307343 A TW202307343 A TW 202307343A
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A fastener includes: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks sized to receive a corresponding hook of a plurality of hooks of another fastener; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs sized to receive a corresponding rib of a plurality of ribs of the other fastener.

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鉤對鉤扣結件Hook to Hook Knots

本發明係關於構成長形可撓性扣結件之扣結總成。更具體言之,本發明係關於用於接合一或多個物件之配合表面(例如,用於儲存易腐物品之一袋子之入口或一皮卡車上之車頂蓋)之扣結件。The present invention relates to a fastening assembly constituting an elongated flexible fastening element. More specifically, the present invention relates to fasteners for engaging mating surfaces of one or more objects, such as the entrance of a bag for storing perishable items or the roof of a pickup truck.

包含鉤之扣結件總成可用於接合(例如,一透明塑膠食品儲存袋之)兩個相對表面。然而,包含任何「鉤對鉤」扣結件總成之此等扣結件總成可缺乏一充分密封功能。此等及其他最終用途中之密封不足可導致封閉封裝或其他容器之內容物自封裝或容器之洩漏或容許污染物及/或空氣至封裝或容器中之非所要洩漏。在食品儲存之情況中,此洩漏可促成食品新鮮度之問題。在其他物品之儲存之情況中,此洩漏可促成所儲存物品之更迅速變質。A fastener assembly including hooks can be used to engage two opposing surfaces (eg, of a clear plastic food storage bag). However, such fastener assemblies, including any "hook-to-hook" fastener assemblies, may lack an adequate sealing function. Insufficient sealing in these and other end uses can result in leakage of the contents of a closed package or other container from the package or container or allow unwanted leakage of contaminants and/or air into the package or container. In the case of food storage, this leakage can contribute to food freshness issues. In the case of storage of other items, this leakage can contribute to more rapid deterioration of the stored item.

應理解,本發明內容非本發明之一廣泛概括。本發明內容係例示性且非限制性的,且其不旨在識別本發明之決定性或關鍵元件或界定其範疇。本發明內容之唯一目的係解釋且例示本發明之某些概念作為以下完整及廣泛詳細描述之一介紹。It should be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. This Summary is illustrative and not restrictive, and it is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and illustrate certain concepts of the invention as part of the following full and extensive detailed description.

在一個態樣中,揭示一種扣結件總成,其包含:一第一扣結件;及一第二扣結件,其經構形以面向該第一扣結件且與該第一扣結件接合,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤界定一縱向鉤列,該縱向鉤列之鄰近鉤相隔開達在該等鄰近鉤之中心線之間量測之一間隔間距且在其間界定一鉤接納區域;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋界定兩個縱向肋列,該兩個縱向肋列之各者之鄰近肋相隔開達在該等各自鄰近肋之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距且在其間界定一肋接納區域,該縱向鉤列在一橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間。界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的各鉤接納區域經定大小以接納該第二扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤。界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的各肋接納區域經定大小以接納該第二扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋。該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤接合。該第二扣結件之該複數個肋經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個肋接合。In one aspect, a fastener assembly is disclosed, comprising: a first fastener member; and a second fastener member configured to face the first fastener member and engage with the first fastener member Knot joint, each of the first fastening member and the second fastening member comprises: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks defining a longitudinal row of hooks, the longitudinal row of hooks Adjacent hooks are spaced apart by a spacing distance measured between the centerlines of the adjacent hooks and define a hook-receiving area therebetween; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs defining two longitudinal rib rows, the adjacent ribs of each of the two longitudinal rib rows being spaced apart by a spacing distance measured between the centerlines of the respective adjacent ribs and defining a rib receiving area therebetween, the longitudinal hook rows in A transverse direction is positioned between the two longitudinal rib rows. Each hook-receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member is sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of the second fastening member. Each rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastener member is sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of ribs of the second fastener member. The plurality of hooks of the second fastening element are configured to engage with the plurality of hooks of the first fastening element. The plurality of ribs of the second fastener is configured to engage with the plurality of ribs of the first fastener.

更一般言之,揭示一種扣結件總成,其包含:一第一扣結件;及一第二扣結件,其經構形以面向該第一扣結件且與該第一扣結件接合,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸。該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤接合,且該第二扣結件之該複數個肋經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個肋接合。More generally, a fastener assembly is disclosed comprising: a first fastener member; and a second fastener member configured to face and fasten to the first fastener member A joint, each of the first fastening member and the second fastening member includes: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base. The plurality of hooks of the second fastener are configured to engage with the plurality of hooks of the first fastener, and the plurality of ribs of the second fastener are configured to engage with the first fastener The plurality of ribs of the joint are engaged.

在一進一步態樣中,揭示一種扣結件,其包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤界定一縱向鉤列,該縱向鉤列之鄰近鉤相隔開達在該等鄰近鉤之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距,該等鄰近鉤在其間界定一鉤接納區域,該鉤接納區域經定大小以接納另一扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋界定兩個縱向肋列,該兩個縱向肋列之各者之鄰近肋相隔開達在該等鄰近肋之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距,該等鄰近肋在其間界定一肋接納區域,該縱向鉤列在一橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間,該肋接納區域經定大小以接納該另一扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋。In a further aspect, a fastener is disclosed comprising: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks defining a longitudinal row of adjacent hooks spaced apart by A spacing distance measured between the centerlines of adjacent hooks defining therebetween a hook receiving area sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of another fastening element hooks; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs defining two longitudinal rows of ribs, the adjacent ribs of each of the two longitudinal rib rows being spaced between the centerlines of the adjacent ribs A spacing measured between adjacent ribs defining a rib receiving area between which the longitudinal hook row is positioned in a transverse direction between the two longitudinal rib rows, the rib receiving area being sized to receive the other One of the plurality of ribs of the fastener corresponds to the rib.

更一般言之,揭示一種扣結件,其包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤經定大小以接納一第二扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋經定大小以接納該第二扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋。More generally, a fastener is disclosed comprising: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks being sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of a second fastener a hook; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of ribs of the second fastening member.

在又一態樣中,揭示一種方法,其包含:將一第二扣結件接合至一第一扣結件,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤在該第一扣結件之一縱向方向間歇地定位以形成一鉤列,一鉤接納區域形成於該鉤列之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋在該縱向方向間歇地定位以形成一第一肋列及一第二肋列,該第一肋列及該第二肋列在該扣結件總成之一橫向方向分別定位於該等鉤列之第一及第二側上,一肋接納區域形成於該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間。將該第二扣結件接合至該第一扣結件包含:在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的一對應鉤接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤;及在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的一對應肋接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋。In yet another aspect, a method is disclosed that includes joining a second fastening element to a first fastening element, each of the first fastening element and the second fastening element comprising: a base a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks being intermittently positioned in a longitudinal direction of the first fastening member to form a row of hooks, a hook receiving area formed on the plurality of hooks of the row of hooks between each pair of adjacent hooks; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs being intermittently positioned in the longitudinal direction to form a first row of ribs and a second row of ribs, the first row of ribs and the second rib row is respectively positioned on the first and second sides of the hook rows in a transverse direction of the fastener assembly, a rib receiving area is formed between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs . Engaging the second fastening member to the first fastening member includes receiving the second buckle within a corresponding hook receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of the fastener; and a plurality of the second fastener members are received in a corresponding rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastener member One of the ribs corresponds to the rib.

更一般言之,揭示一種方法,其包含:將一第二扣結件接合至該第一扣結件以形成一扣結件總成,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包含:一基底;複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸;及複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸。將該第二扣結件接合至該第一扣結件包含:在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的一對應鉤接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤之一鉤;及在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的一對應肋接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之一肋。More generally, a method is disclosed that includes joining a second fastening member to the first fastening member to form a fastener assembly, the first fastening member and the second fastening member Each includes: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base. Engaging the second fastening member to the first fastening member includes receiving the second buckle within a corresponding hook receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member one of the plurality of hooks of the fastener; and receive the plurality of the second fastener in a corresponding rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastener; A rib of a rib.

本發明中描述之各種實施方案可包含可不一定在本文中明確揭示但一般技術者在檢查以下詳細描述及隨附圖式之後將明白之額外系統、方法、特徵及優點。全部此等系統、方法、特徵及優點旨在包含於本發明內且受隨附發明申請專利範圍保護。此等實施方案之特徵及優點可藉由隨附發明申請專利範圍中特別指出之系統、方法、特徵實現並獲得。此等及其他特徵將自以下描述及隨附發明申請專利範圍變得更完全明白,或可藉由實踐如下文闡述之此等例示性實施方案而學習。The various implementations described in this disclosure can include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages that may not necessarily be explicitly disclosed herein, but will be apparent to those of ordinary skill upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features and advantages be included within the present invention and protected by the accompanying claims. The features and advantages of these embodiments can be realized and obtained by the systems, methods, and features particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features will become more fully apparent from the following description and the accompanying claims, or may be learned by practice of the exemplary embodiments as set forth below.

藉由參考以下詳細描述、實例、圖式及發明申請專利範圍及其等先前及以下描述可更容易理解本發明。然而,在揭示且描述本裝置、系統及/或方法之前,應理解,本發明不限於所揭示之特定裝置、系統及/或方法,除非另外指定,此係因為此當然可變動。亦應理解,本文中使用之術語僅係為了描述特定態樣之目的,且不旨在限制性。The present invention can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings and claims and the like preceding and following description. Before the present devices, systems and/or methods are disclosed and described, however, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular devices, systems and/or methods disclosed, as such may, of course, vary unless otherwise specified. It is also to be understood that terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.

提供以下描述作為本裝置、系統及/或方法在其等最佳當前已知態樣中之一使能教示。為此目的,熟習相關技術者應認知並瞭解,可對本文中描述之各種態樣作出許多改變,而仍獲得本發明之有益結果。亦應明白,可藉由選擇本發明之一些特徵而不利用其他特徵來獲得本發明之一些所要益處。因此,此項技術之工作人員應認知,對本發明之許多修改及調適係可行的且甚至在某些情境中係可期望的且係本發明之一部分。因此,提供以下描述作為本發明之原理之闡釋且非其限制。The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the device, system and/or method in one of the best currently known aspects thereof. To that end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects described herein and still obtain the beneficial results of the present invention. It should also be appreciated that some of the desirable benefits of the invention may be obtained by selecting some of the features of the invention without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those skilled in the art recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present invention are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present invention. Accordingly, the following description is offered by way of illustration of the principles of the invention, and not in limitation thereof.

如貫穿使用,單數形式「一(a/an)」及「該」包含複數指示,除非背景內容清楚另外指示。因此,例如,對一特定元件之數量一之提及可包括兩個或更多個此等元件,除非背景內容另外指示。另外,本文中描述之任何元件可係一第一此元件、一第二此元件等等(例如,一第一介面工具集及一第二介面工具集,即使僅提及一「介面工具集」)。As used throughout, the singular forms "a" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a quantity of one of a particular element may include two or more of such elements unless context dictates otherwise. In addition, any element described herein may be a first element, a second element, etc. (eg, a first interface tooltip and a second interface tooltip, even though only an "interface tooltip" ).

可在本文中將範圍表達為自「約」一個特定值及/或至「約」另一特定值。當表達此一範圍時,另一態樣包含自一個特定值及/或至另一特定值。類似地,當藉由使用先行詞「約」或「大體上」將值表達為近似表示時,應理解,特定值形成另一態樣。應進一步理解,各範圍之端點既相對於另一端點顯著,且亦獨立於另一端點。Ranges may be expressed herein as from "about" one particular value, and/or to "about" another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent "about" or "substantially," it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It is further to be understood that the endpoints of each range are both significant relative to and independent of the other endpoints.

為了本發明之目的,在一特定量測標度上量測為約X或大體上X之一材料性質或尺寸在X加上指定量測之一行業標準上公差與X減去指定量測之一行業標準下公差之間的一範圍內。由於公差可在不同材料、程序之間且在不同模型之間變化,故一特定組件之一特定量測之公差可落在一公差範圍內。For the purposes of this invention, a material property or dimension measured as about X or substantially X on a specified measurement scale is within an industry standard tolerance of X plus the specified measurement and X minus the specified measurement Within a range between tolerances under an industry standard. Since tolerances can vary between different materials, processes, and models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a tolerance range.

如本文中使用,術語「選用」或「視情況」意謂隨後描述之事件或情境可或可不發生,且描述包含其中該該事件或情境發生之例項及其中其不發生之例項。As used herein, the terms "optional" or "optionally" mean that a subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where such event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.

如本文中使用之字詞「或」意謂一特定清單之任一成員且亦包含該清單之成員之任何組合。如本文中使用之片語「A及B之至少一者」意謂「僅A、僅B或A及B兩者」,而片語「A及B之一者」意謂「A或B」。As used herein, the word "or" means any member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. As used herein, the phrase "at least one of A and B" means "only A, only B, or both A and B" and the phrase "either of A and B" means "A or B" .

為了簡化本文中揭示之各種元件之描述,可引用「左側」、「右側」、「前」、「後」、「上」、「下」、「內部」、「外部」、「內側」、「外側」、「水平」及/或「垂直」之慣例。除非另外陳述,否則「前」描述一扣結系統之最接近經扣結接頭之一端之端,在一車輛上之一扣結系統之情況中,接近車輛之一前部或其之一部分之端;「後」描述扣結件總成或車輛之與前相對或遠端之端;「左側」係指在沿扣結件總成(其中扣結件總成之扣結元件面向上)之一縱向方向向下看之一人或定位於車輛內部且面向車輛之前部之一人之左側或面向左側,且「右側」係指在沿扣結件總成(其中扣結件總成之扣結元件面向上)之一縱向方向向下看之一人或定位於車輛內部且面向車輛之前部之一人之右側或面向右側。「水平」或「水平定向」描述在自左側延伸至右側且與地平線對準之一平面中之定向。「垂直」或「垂直定向」描述在與水平成90度角之一平面中之定向。To simplify the description of the various elements disclosed herein, references may be made to "left", "right", "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "inner", " Conventions for "outer", "horizontal" and/or "vertical". Unless otherwise stated, "front" describes the end of a fastening system closest to the end of the fastened joint, and in the case of a fastening system on a vehicle, the end close to the front of the vehicle or a part thereof ; "rear" describes the end of the fastener assembly or vehicle opposite or distal to the front; The left side or facing left of a person looking down in the longitudinal direction or a person positioned inside the vehicle and facing the front of the vehicle, and "right side" means the direction along the fastener assembly (where the fastening elements of the fastener assembly face above) looking down in a longitudinal direction or to the right or facing right of a person positioned inside the vehicle and facing the front of the vehicle. "Horizontal" or "horizontal orientation" describes an orientation in a plane extending from left to right and aligned with the horizon. "Vertical" or "vertical orientation" describes an orientation in a plane that is at an angle of 90 degrees to the horizontal.

在一個態樣中,本文中揭示一扣結件及相關聯方法、系統、器件及各種裝置。在一個態樣中,扣結件可包含:複數個扣結特徵件,其等可為鉤;及複數個密封特徵件,其等可為肋。可接合扣結件之兩個相同或以其他方式配合之例項以形成一扣結件總成。In one aspect, a fastener and associated methods, systems, devices and devices are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the fastening can include: a plurality of fastening features, which can be hooks; and a plurality of sealing features, which can be ribs. Two identical or otherwise mating instances of a fastener may be joined to form a fastener assembly.

圖1係根據本發明之一個態樣之一扣結系統50之一俯視立體圖。在一些態樣中,扣結系統50可包含一儲存器件60,儲存器件60可為或可包含一圍封殼,諸如(例如且非限制性)一袋子或其他容器。如展示,儲存器件60可為用於食品封裝之一儲存袋。儲存器件60可界定可與一扣結件總成100部分接合之配合表面61、62。當扣結件總成100處於一組裝狀況中時,由儲存器件60界定之一儲存腔68可自身被界定、保護且密封以遠離並免受儲存器件60外部之一環境(即,在正常使用期間儲存器件之一外表面所曝露之環境)。儲存器件60可界定:一第一側表面63,其可為一內表面;及一第二側表面64,其可為前述外表面。第一側表面63可界定或可包含配合表面61、62,在扣結件總成100之組裝狀況中,配合表面61、62可面向彼此。扣結件總成100可包含各可為一扣結件條或扣結件軌之扣結件110a、110b。FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a fastening system 50 according to an aspect of the present invention. In some aspects, the fastening system 50 can include a storage device 60 that can be or include an enclosure such as, for example and without limitation, a bag or other container. As shown, storage device 60 may be a storage bag for food packaging. The storage device 60 may define mating surfaces 61 , 62 engageable with a portion of a fastener assembly 100 . When the fastener assembly 100 is in an assembled condition, a storage cavity 68 defined by the storage device 60 can itself be defined, protected and sealed from and from an environment external to the storage device 60 (i.e., during normal use). environment during which one of the outer surfaces of the storage device is exposed). The storage device 60 can define: a first side surface 63, which can be an inner surface; and a second side surface 64, which can be the aforementioned outer surface. The first side surface 63 may define or may include mating surfaces 61 , 62 which may face each other in the assembled condition of the fastener assembly 100 . The fastener assembly 100 may include fastener elements 110a, 110b, each of which may be a fastener strip or a fastener rail.

儲存器件60可包含可為可撓性或剛性之一或多個面板65。形成面板65之一材料或若干材料可界定在第一側表面63與第二側表面64之間量測的一厚度。此(等)材料可為厚或薄、不透明或半透明、剛性或可撓性之任何材料。例如且非限制性,形成一袋子之材料自身可由一塑膠樹脂或一纖維素材料形成。The storage device 60 may include one or more panels 65 which may be either flexible or rigid. The material or materials forming panel 65 may define a thickness measured between first side surface 63 and second side surface 64 . The material(s) can be anything thick or thin, opaque or translucent, rigid or flexible. For example and without limitation, the material forming a bag may itself be formed from a plastic resin or a cellulosic material.

圖2係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成100之一俯視立體圖。如展示,扣結件總成100可包含足夠可撓以容許扣結件110a、110b相對於彼此撓曲或彎曲之材料。扣結件總成100之扣結件110a、110b之各者可包含扣結元件或扣結特徵件200a、200b,且扣結件110a之扣結特徵件200a可經構形以接合扣結件110b之扣結特徵件200b。在一些態樣中,扣結件110b之扣結特徵件200b可界定扣結件110a之扣結特徵件200a之一相同或至少鏡像圖案,且在後一種情況中,一鏡面可在扣結件110a、110b之間延伸一半,其中扣結件110a、110b處於一筆直、平行及未組裝狀況中。FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the fastener assembly 100 can comprise a material that is sufficiently flexible to allow the fasteners 110a, 110b to flex or bend relative to each other. Each of the fastening elements 110a, 110b of the fastener assembly 100 can include fastening elements or fastening features 200a, 200b, and the fastening feature 200a of the fastening element 110a can be configured to engage the fastening elements Fastening feature 200b of 110b. In some aspects, the fastening feature 200b of the fastening piece 110b can define the same or at least a mirror image pattern of one of the fastening features 200a of the fastening piece 110a, and in the latter case, a mirror surface can be on the fastening piece. Half way between 110a, 110b, wherein fastening members 110a, 110b are in a straight, parallel and unassembled condition.

圖3係根據本發明之另一態樣之包含各可對應於圖2之扣結件總成100之扣結件總成100a、100b之扣結系統50之一俯視立體圖。在一些態樣中,如展示,扣結件總成100 (且更具體言之,扣結件總成100a、100b)可在一開口88上方固定一面板300,在一些態樣中,該開口88可由一圍封殼或容器80界定。面板300可為一蓋,諸如(例如且非限制性)一車輛之一車頂蓋。開口88可為容器80 (其可為車輛或其他物件或其之一部分)中之任何開口,諸如(例如且非限制性)由皮卡車之一敞開式車廂限定之開口88。在頒予Coronel之美國專利第9,924,765號中進一步詳細展示並描述當前揭示之扣結件總成100a、100b可併入其中之一扣結系統,該專利之全文藉此以引用的方式併入本文中。在一些態樣中,由扣結件總成100之配合肋430提供之密封功能可阻止水侵入容器80 (例如,卡車之車廂)中。3 is a top perspective view of a fastening system 50 including fastening assemblies 100a, 100b, each of which may correspond to the fastening assembly 100 of FIG. 2, according to another aspect of the present invention. In some aspects, as shown, the fastener assembly 100 (and more specifically, the fastener assemblies 100a, 100b) can secure a panel 300 over an opening 88 which, in some aspects, 88 may be bounded by an enclosure or container 80 . Panel 300 may be a cover, such as, for example and without limitation, a roof cover of a vehicle. Opening 88 may be any opening in container 80 (which may be a vehicle or other item or a portion thereof), such as, for example and without limitation, an opening 88 defined by an open bed of a pickup truck. One of the fastening systems into which the presently disclosed fastener assemblies 100a, 100b may be incorporated is shown and described in further detail in U.S. Patent No. 9,924,765 to Coronel, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. middle. In some aspects, the sealing function provided by the mating rib 430 of the fastener assembly 100 can prevent the intrusion of water into the container 80 (eg, the bed of a truck).

除如展示般將面板300用作一車頂蓋以覆蓋一卡車車廂之外,此一面板300亦可(例如且非限制性)用作一車頂蓋以覆蓋具有一可降低或可移除頂部之一車輛上之一經儲存(即,經回縮且視情況隱藏)活頂總成,用作具有一敞開頂部之一車輛(諸如一JEEP型車輛)上之一蓋,用作一船(諸如一帆船)上之一防浪板、防噴罩或Bimini頂部以覆蓋駕駛艙之一部分,用作用於存放於一牆壁上之一健身墊、用作一頂篷、用作一墊子、用作一窗簾或用作一電梯內之一垂直墊。In addition to using the panel 300 as shown as a roof to cover a truck bed, such a panel 300 may also (for example and without limitation) be used as a roof to cover a vehicle with a lowerable or removable A stored (i.e. retracted and optionally concealed) convertible roof assembly on a vehicle with an open top for use as a cover on a vehicle with an open top such as a JEEP type vehicle for use as a boat ( A breakboard, splash screen or bimini top on a sailboat such as a sailboat to cover part of the cockpit, used as a gym mat for storage on a wall, used as a canopy, used as a cushion, used as a Curtains or used as a vertical pad in an elevator.

扣結系統50可進一步包含一扣結件固持器350a、350b,該扣結件固持器350a、350b分別包含一第一端355a、355b及一第二端356a、356b。容器80可包含一或多個側壁,諸如(例如且非限制性)一左側壁83a及一右側壁83b。側壁83a、83b之各者可包含一各自帽蓋85a、85b。在一些態樣中,帽蓋85a、85b可分別接納在側壁83a、83b之頂部。在另一態樣中,在側壁83a、83b之任一者上皆不需要帽蓋。The fastening system 50 may further include a fastener holder 350a, 350b that includes a first end 355a, 355b and a second end 356a, 356b, respectively. Container 80 may include one or more side walls, such as, for example and without limitation, a left side wall 83a and a right side wall 83b. Each of the side walls 83a, 83b may include a respective cap 85a, 85b. In some aspects, caps 85a, 85b may be received on top of side walls 83a, 83b, respectively. In another aspect, no caps are required on either side walls 83a, 83b.

面板300可包含一外表面301、一內表面302、一第一側端303、一第二側端304、一第一縱向端305、與第一縱向端遠距或相對之一第二縱向端(未展示)及一中心部分310。面板300可包含扣結件110b,扣結件110b可將面板300固定至扣結件110a以在容器80之任何一或多個側上形成分開之扣結件總成100a、100b。面板300可由(例如且非限制性)一織物、一聚合物、一皮革類產品或其等之若干者或任何其他材料之一複合物製成,且可係絕緣或非絕緣、增强或非增强、織造或非織造的。Panel 300 may comprise an outer surface 301, an inner surface 302, a first side end 303, a second side end 304, a first longitudinal end 305, a second longitudinal end remote from or opposite to the first longitudinal end (not shown) and a central portion 310 . Panel 300 may include fasteners 110b that may secure panel 300 to fasteners 110a to form separate fastener assemblies 100a , 100b on any one or more sides of container 80 . Panel 300 may be made of, for example and without limitation, a composite of a fabric, a polymer, a leather-like product, or some of these, or any other material, and may be insulating or non-insulating, reinforced or non-reinforced , woven or nonwoven.

扣結件110a、110b且更一般言之,扣結件總成100、100a、100b可用於不限於本文中揭示之實例之數個最終用途之任一者。在一些態樣中,例如且非限制性,扣結件總成100可用於其他形式之封裝,例如,在用於儲存易腐物品之一袋子之入口或其他開口處,在一容器與其之一蓋子之間的一界面處,因此在由一織物或用於一海洋環境中之其他材料製成之防水儲存袋中,且甚至將一個物件附接至另一物件,諸如(例如且非限制性)將一物件附接至一垂直表面,在程序中不必封閉或密封至一儲存腔之一開口。Fasteners 110a, 110b, and more generally, fastener assemblies 100, 100a, 100b, may be used for any of a number of end uses not limited to the examples disclosed herein. In some aspects, for example and without limitation, the fastener assembly 100 may be used in other forms of packaging, for example, at the entrance or other opening of a bag for storing perishable items, between a container and one of its At an interface between covers, thus in waterproof storage bags made of a fabric or other material used in a marine environment, and even attaching one item to another, such as (for example and without limitation ) attaches an object to a vertical surface without closing or sealing an opening to a storage chamber during the procedure.

圖4A至圖4C展示根據本發明之另一態樣之對應於圖1之扣結件總成100之扣結件110a、110b之一扣結件110。圖4A至圖4C係扣結件110之三個分開之側視俯視立體圖,且圖5係自圖4B之細節5獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之一詳細側視俯視立體圖。不僅關於此特定特徵或描述而且亦關於本文中描述之其他特徵,扣結件110且藉由擴展,扣結件110a、110b可包含一基底410、複數個鉤元件或鉤420 (更一般言之,其等可為扣結特徵件)及複數個肋元件或肋430 (更一般言之,其等可為密封特徵件)。儘管一鉤對鉤扣結件總成用於封裝或其他產品中,然此一總成通常提供較少至無密封功能。如在上文之先前技術之論述中提及,此等及其他最終用途中之密封不足可導致一封閉封裝或其他容器之內容物自封裝或容器之洩漏或容許污染物及/或空氣至封裝或容器中之非所要洩漏。相比之下,使用本文中揭示之扣結件總成100可改良食品新鮮度或以其他方式降低所儲存物品之變質之一速度。4A to 4C show a fastening element 110 corresponding to the fastening elements 110 a , 110 b of the fastening element assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. 4A-4C are three separate side top perspective views of the fastening member 110, and FIG. 5 is a detailed side top perspective view of the fastening member 110 of FIG. 4A taken from detail 5 of FIG. 4B. Not only with respect to this particular feature or description but also with respect to other features described herein, the fastening element 110 and, by extension, the fastening elements 110a, 110b may comprise a base 410, a plurality of hook elements or hooks 420 (more generally , which may be fastening features) and a plurality of rib elements or ribs 430 (more generally, which may be sealing features). Although a hook-to-hook fastener assembly is used in packaging or other products, such an assembly typically provides little to no sealing function. As mentioned in the discussion of the prior art above, inadequate sealing in these and other end uses can result in leakage of the contents of a closed package or other container from the package or container or allow contamination and/or air into the package or unintended release from containers. In contrast, use of the fastener assembly 100 disclosed herein can improve food freshness or otherwise reduce the rate at which stored items deteriorate.

基底410可界定一第一或頂表面411及一第二或底表面412 (在圖6中展示)。在一前至後或縱向方向403上,基底410且更一般言之,扣結件110可界定一第一端405及一第二端406。在一左至右、側至側或橫向方向404上,基底410且更一般言之,扣結件110可界定一第一側端413及一第二側端414。在一些態樣中,扣結件110在縱向方向403上之一長度L可與扣結件110在橫向方向404上之一寬度W類似或相同。在其他態樣中,長度L可大於寬度W。在一些態樣中,例如,長度L可比寬度W大兩倍;在一些態樣中,長度L可比寬度W大五倍;在一些態樣中,長度L可比寬度W大10倍;且在一些態樣中,長度L可比寬度W大二十或更多倍。在其他態樣中,長度L可小於寬度W。如展示,橫向方向404可對應於一Y軸方向,縱向方向403可對應於一X軸方向,且扣結件110之一垂直或法向方向可對應於一Z軸方向。Substrate 410 may define a first or top surface 411 and a second or bottom surface 412 (shown in FIG. 6 ). In a front-to-back or longitudinal direction 403 , the base 410 and more generally the fastener 110 can define a first end 405 and a second end 406 . In a left-to-right, side-to-side or lateral direction 404 , the base 410 and more generally, the fastener 110 can define a first side end 413 and a second side end 414 . In some aspects, a length L of the fastening element 110 in the longitudinal direction 403 may be similar to or the same as a width W of the fastening element 110 in the transverse direction 404 . In other aspects, the length L may be greater than the width W. In some aspects, for example, the length L can be two times greater than the width W; in some aspects, the length L can be five times greater than the width W; in some aspects, the length L can be ten times greater than the width W; and in some In an aspect, the length L may be twenty or more times greater than the width W. In other aspects, the length L may be less than the width W. As shown, the lateral direction 404 may correspond to a Y-axis direction, the longitudinal direction 403 may correspond to an X-axis direction, and a vertical or normal direction of the fastener 110 may correspond to a Z-axis direction.

複數個鉤420可自基底410延伸並遠離基底410。更具體言之,複數個鉤420之各者可自基底410延伸且可相對於基底410之一表面(諸如(例如且非限制性)頂表面411)以一角度(例如,以90度)傾斜。複數個鉤420可在扣結件110之縱向方向403上間歇地放置或定位以形成一鉤列425。更具體言之,複數個鉤420可形成一縱向鉤列425,即,在縱向方向403延伸之一鉤列425。應注意,為了清晰起見,在圖4中且在後續圖中僅標記鉤列425之一部分。A plurality of hooks 420 can extend from the base 410 and away from the base 410 . More specifically, each of the plurality of hooks 420 may extend from the base 410 and may be inclined at an angle (eg, at 90 degrees) relative to a surface of the base 410 such as, for example and without limitation, the top surface 411 . A plurality of hooks 420 can be placed or positioned intermittently along the longitudinal direction 403 of the fastening element 110 to form a hook row 425 . More specifically, the plurality of hooks 420 can form a longitudinal hook row 425 , that is, a hook row 425 extending in the longitudinal direction 403 . It should be noted that for the sake of clarity, only a portion of hook column 425 is labeled in FIG. 4 and in subsequent figures.

類似地,複數個肋430 (其等可係壁)可自並遠離基底410延伸。更具體言之,複數個肋430之各者可自基底410延伸且可相對於基底410之一表面(諸如(例如且非限制性)頂表面411)以一角度(例如,以90度)傾斜。複數個肋430可在扣結件110之縱向方向403上間歇地放置或定位以形成一肋列435。更具體言之,複數個肋430可形成一第一肋列435及一第二肋列435。在一些態樣中,第一肋列435及第二肋列435可分別定位於一縱向鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之第一及第二橫向側上,或可在橫向方向404上自諸如鉤列425之一鉤列偏移。如展示,肋列435中之各肋430之一中心或對稱線及鉤列425中之各鉤420之一中心或對稱線可沿著橫向方向404對準。應注意,為了清晰起見,在圖4A中且在後續圖中僅標記肋列435之一部分。Similarly, a plurality of ribs 430 (which may be attached to walls) may extend from and away from base 410 . More specifically, each of the plurality of ribs 430 may extend from the base 410 and may be inclined at an angle (eg, at 90 degrees) relative to a surface of the base 410 such as, for example and without limitation, the top surface 411 . A plurality of ribs 430 can be placed or positioned intermittently along the longitudinal direction 403 of the fastening element 110 to form a rib row 435 . More specifically, the plurality of ribs 430 can form a first rib row 435 and a second rib row 435 . In some aspects, first rib row 435 and second rib row 435 may be positioned on first and second lateral sides, respectively, of a longitudinal row of hooks, such as, for example and without limitation, hook row 425 , or may be Offset in the transverse direction 404 from a row of hooks, such as row of hooks 425 . As shown, a center or line of symmetry of each rib 430 in rib row 435 and a center or line of symmetry of each hook 420 in hook row 425 may be aligned along transverse direction 404 . It should be noted that only a portion of rib row 435 is labeled in FIG. 4A and in subsequent figures for clarity.

如下文將描述,鉤420及肋430之各種圖案可跨扣結件110在縱向方向403或橫向方向404上或在縱向方向403及橫向方向404兩者上重複。在一些態樣中,如圖4A至圖4C及圖11中展示,一個縱向鉤列425與在其任一橫向側上之一縱向肋列435之一圖案470 (圖4C中展示)可跨扣結件110在橫向方向404上重複。例如,扣結件110可包含一圖案之複數個例項,諸如(例如且非限制性)跨扣結件110之圖案470。在一些態樣中,一額外縱向鉤列425可分離鉤420及肋430之其他鄰近圖案470。在一些態樣中,鉤列425之鉤420可在縱向方向403上自一鄰近鉤列425之最近鄰鉤420之一位置且自一鄰近肋列435之最近鄰肋430之一位置偏移。在一些態樣中,鉤列425可在縱向方向103上相對於彼此且相對於圖案470之鉤420及肋430偏移。因此,在一些態樣中,由分開之縱向鉤列425之鉤420形成之一橫向列450可在縱向方向403上自由分開之縱向肋列435之肋430形成之一橫向列460偏移。在一些態樣中,一額外縱向肋列435可接近第二側端414定位於扣結件110之一橫向邊緣上。As will be described below, the various patterns of hooks 420 and ribs 430 may repeat across the fastener 110 in either the longitudinal direction 403 or the transverse direction 404 or both. In some aspects, as shown in FIGS. 4A-4C and 11 , a pattern 470 (shown in FIG. 4C ) of a longitudinal row of hooks 425 and a longitudinal row of ribs 435 on either lateral side thereof can be buckled across. Knot 110 repeats in transverse direction 404 . For example, fastening element 110 may include multiple instances of a pattern, such as, for example and without limitation, pattern 470 across fastening element 110 . In some aspects, an additional longitudinal row of hooks 425 may separate hooks 420 from other adjacent patterns 470 of ribs 430 . In some aspects, the hooks 420 of the row of hooks 425 may be offset in the longitudinal direction 403 from a position adjacent to the nearest adjacent hook 420 of the row of hooks 425 and from a position of the nearest adjacent rib 430 adjacent to the row of ribs 435 . In some aspects, rows of hooks 425 may be offset relative to each other and relative to hooks 420 and ribs 430 of pattern 470 in longitudinal direction 103 . Thus, in some aspects, a transverse row 450 formed of hooks 420 of separated longitudinal rows of hooks 425 may be offset in longitudinal direction 403 by a transverse row 460 of ribs 430 of freely separated longitudinal rib rows 435 . In some aspects, an additional longitudinal rib row 435 can be positioned on a lateral edge of the fastener 110 proximate to the second side end 414 .

如圖5中展示,複數個鉤420之各者可包含橫向側522a、522b (在圖7中展示522b),且複數個肋430之各者可包含橫向側532a、532b (在圖7中展示532b)。As shown in FIG. 5, each of the plurality of hooks 420 may include a lateral side 522a, 522b (shown at 522b in FIG. 7), and each of the plurality of ribs 430 may include a lateral side 532a, 532b (shown at FIG. 7). 532b).

圖6係圖4A之扣結件110之一側視圖。在一些態樣中,如展示,基底410之一厚度610可係恆定的。在一些態樣中,如展示,如自底表面412至複數個鉤420之頂端或至複數個肋430之頂端量測之扣結件110之一總體高度H可係恆定的。如展示,複數個鉤420之一高度620及複數個肋430之一高度630可係恆定的。在一些態樣中,如展示,複數個鉤420之高度620可等於複數個肋430之高度630。FIG. 6 is a side view of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A. In some aspects, as shown, a thickness 610 of the substrate 410 may be constant. In some aspects, as shown, the overall height H of the fastener 110 as measured from the bottom surface 412 to the top of the hooks 420 or to the top of the ribs 430 can be constant. As shown, the height 620 of the plurality of hooks 420 and the height 630 of the plurality of ribs 430 may be constant. In some aspects, as shown, the height 620 of the plurality of hooks 420 can be equal to the height 630 of the plurality of ribs 430 .

圖7係圖4A之扣結件110之一端視圖或正視圖。雖然將基底展示為複數個個別材料層之一「夾層」,但扣結件110 (且更具體言之,基底410)在一些態樣中可係單片的,此意謂基底410形成為構成一單一材料而無接頭或接縫之一單一組件。基底410之在橫向方向404上在鄰近列425、435之間延伸之一部分可包含或界定間隔件710。FIG. 7 is an end view or front view of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A. Although the base is shown as a "sandwich" of a plurality of individual layers of material, the fastener 110 (and, more specifically, the base 410) may in some aspects be monolithic, which means that the base 410 is formed as a constituent A single component of a single material without joints or seams. A portion of the base 410 extending between adjacent columns 425 , 435 in the lateral direction 404 may include or define the spacers 710 .

圖8A係沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。在一些態樣中,鉤列425之複數個鉤420之各者可包含可界定一棕櫚樹形狀之一雙鉤元件820。更具體言之,各鉤420可包含可界定一或多個扣結頂端820a、820b及一垂直部分或鉤基底840之雙鉤元件820。如本文中使用,「鉤」可為在縱向方向403及橫向方向404之一者或兩者上朝向扣結件110之一端405、406、413、414 (全部在圖4A中展示)延伸且趨於捕捉或鎖定在界定於一配合第二扣結件110或另一扣結件中之一配合形狀(諸如(例如且非限制性)一鉤與環扣結件之一「環」側)上之(若干)頂端820a、820b之任何形狀。在一些態樣中,當自側面觀察時(如展示或自另一側視角),對應鉤元件820之頂端820a、820b之各者可自鉤420之鉤基底840橫向延伸。在一些態樣中,鉤420可界定一底切,即,當沿著一垂直方向805自上方觀察扣結件110時隱藏之一凹槽或其他幾何形狀,其可相對於基底410之一定向傾斜90度。如自側面觀察,如展示,鉤基底840之一或多個側842可相對於基底410之一表面(諸如(例如且非限制性)頂表面411)以一角度847傾斜。在一些態樣中,如展示,角度847可量測為0與90度之間。在一些態樣中,角度847可量測為0與45度之間。在一些態樣中,角度847可量測為20度。在一些態樣中,角度847可量測為零度,且當扣結件110定向於一水平方向時,鉤基底840之側842可在垂直方向805延伸。FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks 425 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 8 - 8 of FIG. 7 . In some aspects, each of the plurality of hooks 420 of row 425 can include a double hook element 820 that can define a palm tree shape. More specifically, each hook 420 can include a double hook element 820 that can define one or more fastening tips 820a, 820b and a vertical portion or hook base 840 . As used herein, a "hook" may extend toward and toward an end 405, 406, 413, 414 (all shown in FIG. In capturing or locking on a cooperating shape defined in a cooperating second fastener 110 or another fastener such as, for example and without limitation, the "loop" side of a hook and loop fastener Any shape of the top(s) 820a, 820b. In some aspects, each of the top ends 820a, 820b of the corresponding hook elements 820 can extend laterally from the hook base 840 of the hook 420 when viewed from the side (eg, as shown or viewed from another side). In some aspects, the hook 420 can define an undercut, i.e., a groove or other geometric shape that is hidden when the fastener 110 is viewed from above along a vertical direction 805 , which can be oriented relative to one of the base 410 Tilt 90 degrees. Viewed from the side, as shown, one or more sides 842 of hook base 840 may be inclined at an angle 847 relative to a surface of base 410 such as, for example and without limitation, top surface 411 . In some aspects, as shown, angle 847 can be measured between 0 and 90 degrees. In some aspects, angle 847 may measure between 0 and 45 degrees. In some aspects, angle 847 may measure 20 degrees. In some aspects, angle 847 can be measured as zero degrees, and side 842 of hook base 840 can extend in vertical direction 805 when fastener 110 is oriented in a horizontal direction.

一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各對鄰近鉤420可在其間界定一鉤接納區域880。如在圖28中亦例示性地展示,各鉤接納區域880可經定大小以接納一第二扣結件110之複數個鉤420之一對應鉤420。更具體言之,鉤接納區域880在縱向方向403上之一最小寬度882(其可對應於相同方向鄰近鉤420之間的一最小距離)可小於鉤接納區域880在相同方向的一最大寬度884且小於相同方向鄰近鉤420之間的一對應最大距離。類似地,鉤接納區域880在正交於縱向方向403之一方向的一最小高度886 (其可對應於各鉤420與基底410之頂表面411之間的一最小距離)可小於鉤接納區域880之一最大高度888且小於相同方向相同鉤420與頂表面411之間的一對應最大距離。各鉤420自身(且更具體言之,各鉤元件820)可界定一寬度824。藉此,扣結件110可至少部分界定鉤420之寬度824與鉤接納區域880之最小寬度882之間的一比率及鉤420之寬度824與鉤接納區域880之最大寬度884之間的一比率。各鉤420 (且更具體言之,各鉤元件820)可界定一鉤元件高度826及一總體鉤高度620且藉此至少部分界定高度826、620與鉤接納區域880之最小高度886之間的比率及高度826、620與鉤接納區域880之最大高度888之前之比率。在一些態樣中,如展示,各鉤420之至少一部分(諸如鉤基底840)可自鉤基底840且朝向鉤元件820成錐形,使得鉤420之該部分之一最小寬度小於鉤420之該部分之一最大寬度。Each pair of adjacent hooks 420 of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks such as, for example and without limitation, row of hooks 425 may define a hook receiving area 880 therebetween. As also illustratively shown in FIG. 28 , each hook receiving area 880 may be sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks 420 of a second fastening member 110 . More specifically, a minimum width 882 of the hook receiving area 880 in the longitudinal direction 403 (which may correspond to a minimum distance between adjacent hooks 420 in the same direction) may be smaller than a maximum width 884 of the hook receiving area 880 in the same direction and smaller than a corresponding maximum distance between adjacent hooks 420 in the same direction. Similarly, a minimum height 886 of the hook receiving area 880 in a direction normal to the longitudinal direction 403 (which may correspond to a minimum distance between each hook 420 and the top surface 411 of the base 410) may be smaller than the hook receiving area 880 A maximum height 888 is smaller than a corresponding maximum distance between the same hook 420 and the top surface 411 in the same direction. Each hook 420 itself (and, more specifically, each hook element 820 ) can define a width 824 . Thus, the fastening member 110 can at least partially define a ratio between the width 824 of the hook 420 and the minimum width 882 of the hook receiving area 880 and a ratio between the width 824 of the hook 420 and the maximum width 884 of the hook receiving area 880 . Each hook 420 (and more specifically, each hook element 820) can define a hook element height 826 and an overall hook height 620 and thereby at least partially define the distance between the heights 826, 620 and the minimum height 886 of the hook receiving area 880. Ratio and height 826 , 620 before the maximum height 888 of the hook receiving area 880 . In some aspects, as shown, at least a portion of each hook 420 , such as hook base 840 , can taper from hook base 840 and toward hook element 820 such that a minimum width of the portion of hook 420 is less than the width of hook 420 . The maximum width of one of the sections.

在一些態樣中,鉤接納區域880可延伸至在其處量測最小寬度882之一高度。在一些態樣中,鉤接納區域880可延伸至鉤420之一最外部分或鉤420之自其量測高度620之一部分。各鉤420可界定鄰近頂端820a、820b之間的一缺口、谷或凹陷828。各鉤420之內部及外部邊緣可分別界定半徑R1及R2,此可改良扣結件總成100 (在圖1中展示)之功能(包含組裝及拆卸)及/或耐久性。在一些態樣中,如展示,包含當扣結件110處於一水平定向上時,鉤元件820可關於其之一垂直中心線對稱。In some aspects, hook receiving area 880 may extend to a height at which minimum width 882 is measured. In some aspects, hook receiving area 880 may extend to an outermost portion of hook 420 or a portion of hook 420 from which height 620 is measured. Each hook 420 may define a notch, valley or depression 828 between adjacent tips 820a, 820b. The inner and outer edges of each hook 420 can define radii R1 and R2, respectively, which can improve the functionality (including assembly and disassembly) and/or durability of the fastener assembly 100 (shown in FIG. 1 ). In some aspects, as shown, including when the fastener 110 is in a horizontal orientation, the hook element 820 can be symmetrical about one of its vertical centerlines.

圖8B係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。如展示,一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各者可包含界定一形狀之一雙鉤元件820,該形狀不同於圖8A中展示之形狀但亦可界定一棕櫚樹形狀。如展示,相較於圖8A中展示之鉤列425,鉤元件820之高度826與鉤接納區域880之各自高度886、888之間的比率可更小。如亦展示,角度847可更小。更具體言之,角度847可小於20度。如亦展示,半徑R2可更小,即,頂端820a、820b可更不修圓。8B is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks 425 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, each of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks, such as (for example and without limitation) row of hooks 425, may include a double hook element 820 defining a shape different from that shown in FIG. 8A but also A palm tree shape may be defined. As shown, the ratio between the height 826 of the hook elements 820 and the respective heights 886, 888 of the hook receiving areas 880 may be smaller compared to the rows of hooks 425 shown in FIG. 8A. As also shown, the angle 847 can be smaller. More specifically, angle 847 may be less than 20 degrees. As also shown, the radius R2 can be smaller, ie, the tips 820a, 820b can be less rounded.

圖8C係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。如展示,一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各者可包含界定一形狀之一雙鉤元件820,該形狀不同於圖8A及圖8B中展示之形狀且至少部分可界定一相對「J」形狀。如展示,界定於鉤420中之凹陷828之一高度898可量測為接近鉤420之高度620或甚至鉤420之高度620。如展示,相較於圖8A中展示之鉤列425,鉤元件820之寬度824與鉤接納區域880之各自寬度882、884之間的比率可更大。在一些態樣中,鉤420之寬度824可大於鉤接納區域880之寬度882、884之一者或兩者。在一些態樣中,鉤元件820 (且更具體言之,頂端820a、820b)可經定大小且以其他方式經構形以在將扣結件110組裝至具有相同或其他配合幾何形狀之一第二扣結件110期間且在一些態樣中甚至之後圍繞一各自鉤基底840彎曲。如亦展示,半徑R2可更大,即,頂端820a、820b可更修圓。8C is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks 425 of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, each of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks such as, for example and without limitation, row of hooks 425 may include a double hook element 820 defining a shape different from that shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B . shape and may at least partially define a relative "J" shape. As shown, a height 898 of the recess 828 defined in the hook 420 may be measured as close to the height 620 of the hook 420 or even the height 620 of the hook 420 . As shown, the ratio between the width 824 of the hook elements 820 and the respective widths 882, 884 of the hook-receiving regions 880 may be greater compared to the rows of hooks 425 shown in FIG. 8A. In some aspects, the width 824 of the hook 420 may be greater than either or both of the widths 882 , 884 of the hook receiving area 880 . In some aspects, the hook elements 820 (and more specifically, the tips 820a, 820b) can be sized and otherwise configured to have the same or other mating geometries when the fastener 110 is assembled. The second fastening element 110 is bent around a respective hook base 840 during and in some aspects even thereafter. As also shown, the radius R2 can be larger, ie, the tips 820a, 820b can be more rounded.

圖8D係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。如展示,一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各者可包含一單鉤元件820,單鉤元件820可界定鉤420之一或多個前述特性且可界定一「J」形狀。然而,在一些態樣中,鉤元件820之一寬度824a可包含鉤420之鉤基底840之一寬度。在其他態樣中,鉤元件820之一寬度824b可在鉤420之鉤元件820之一頂端延伸線860處量測。如展示,頂端延伸線860可在縱向方向403延伸其通過頂端820a之在縱向方向403延伸最遠之一部分。8D is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks 425 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, each of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks, such as, for example and without limitation, row of hooks 425, can include a single hook element 820, which can define one or more of the aforementioned properties of the hooks 420. And can define a "J" shape. However, in some aspects, the width 824a of the hook element 820 may include the width of the hook base 840 of the hook 420 . In other aspects, the width 824b of the hook element 820 may be measured at a top extension line 860 of the hook element 820 of the hook 420 . As shown, tip extension line 860 may extend in longitudinal direction 403 through a portion of tip 820a extending furthest in longitudinal direction 403 .

圖8E係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。如展示,一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各者可包含單鉤元件820,單鉤元件820可不同於圖8D中展示之單鉤元件但仍可界定鉤420之一或多個前述特性且可界定一「J」形狀。如展示,複數個鉤420之各者之頂端820a之一延伸部可比圖8D中展示的更明顯。8E is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks 425 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, each of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks, such as, for example and without limitation, row 425 of hooks, may include a single hook element 820, which may be different from the single hook element shown in FIG. 8D but One or more of the aforementioned properties of hook 420 may still be defined and a "J" shape may be defined. As shown, an extension of the top end 820a of each of the plurality of hooks 420 may be more pronounced than shown in Figure 8D.

圖8F係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之鉤列425之一橫截面視圖。如展示,複數個鉤420之各者之鉤元件820可界定一蘑菇或球根形狀。在一些態樣中,如展示,球根形狀可僅自一單一方向可見,即,複數個鉤420之各者可僅在一個平面中具有所揭示二維形狀。在一些態樣中,如圖22中展示,球根形狀可自多個方向或甚至全部方向可見。在一些態樣中,鉤元件820之球根形狀或球根部分在延伸遠離基底410之一方向的一高度H2可大於或等於鉤420在球根部分與基底410之間延伸之一部分之一高度H1。8F is a cross-sectional view of the hook row 425 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the hook element 820 of each of the plurality of hooks 420 may define a mushroom or bulb shape. In some aspects, as shown, the bulbous shape may only be visible from a single direction, ie, each of plurality of hooks 420 may have the disclosed two-dimensional shape in only one plane. In some aspects, as shown in FIG. 22, the bulbous shape may be visible from multiple directions, or even all directions. In some aspects, a height H2 of the bulbous shape or portion of the hook element 820 in a direction extending away from the base 410 may be greater than or equal to a height H1 of a portion of the hook 420 extending between the bulbous portion and the base 410 .

圖9A係沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖。如展示,肋430之列可包含複數個實質上梯形肋元件930。複數個肋元件930之各者且更一般言之,肋430之各者可包含一肋基底940及一頂端930a。如本文中使用,「肋」可為延伸遠離扣結件110之基底410之肋元件930之任何形狀。肋430之各者可趨於抵靠界定於一配合第二扣結件110中之一配合形狀密封。更具體言之,肋430之各者可經構形以與自身之倒置件相互嚙合或密封。在一些態樣中,當自側面觀察時(如展示或自另一側視角),頂端930a之各者可自肋430之肋基底940垂直延伸。如自側面觀察,如展示,肋基底940之一或多個側942可相對於基底410之一表面(諸如(例如且非限制性)頂表面411)以一角度947傾斜。在一些態樣中,如展示,角度947可量測為0與90度之間。在一些態樣中,角度947可量測為0與45度之間。在一些態樣中,角度947可量測為20度。在一些態樣中,角度947可量測為16度。在一些態樣中,角度947可量測為零度,在該情況中,當扣結件110定向於一水平方向時,肋基底940之側942可在垂直方向805延伸。在一些態樣中,鉤420及對應鉤接納區域880可經定大小以在其間界定一間隙以促進配合扣結件110a、110b (圖2中展示)之平滑相互嚙合。類似地,肋430及一對應肋接納區域980可經定大小以在其間界定一間隙以促進配合扣結件110a、110b之平滑相互嚙合。FIG. 9A is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 . As shown, the row of ribs 430 may include a plurality of substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 . Each of the plurality of rib elements 930, and more generally, each of the ribs 430, may include a rib base 940 and a top end 930a. As used herein, a “rib” can be any shape of the rib element 930 that extends away from the base 410 of the fastener 110 . Each of the ribs 430 may tend to seal against a mating shape defined in a mating second fastening member 110 . More specifically, each of ribs 430 may be configured to interengage or seal with its inversion. In some aspects, each of the tips 930a can extend perpendicularly from the rib base 940 of the rib 430 when viewed from the side (eg, as shown or viewed from another side). Viewed from the side, as shown, one or more sides 942 of rib base 940 may be inclined at an angle 947 relative to a surface of base 410 such as, for example and without limitation, top surface 411 . In some aspects, as shown, angle 947 may be measured between 0 and 90 degrees. In some aspects, angle 947 can be measured between 0 and 45 degrees. In some aspects, angle 947 may measure 20 degrees. In some aspects, angle 947 may measure 16 degrees. In some aspects, angle 947 may be measured as zero degrees, in which case side 942 of rib base 940 may extend in vertical direction 805 when fastener 110 is oriented in a horizontal direction. In some aspects, the hooks 420 and corresponding hook-receiving areas 880 can be sized to define a gap therebetween to facilitate smooth interengagement of the mating fasteners 110a, 110b (shown in FIG. 2 ). Similarly, the rib 430 and a corresponding rib receiving area 980 may be sized to define a gap therebetween to facilitate smooth interengagement of the mating fasteners 110a, 110b.

一肋列(諸如(例如且非限制性)肋列435)之複數個肋430之各對鄰近肋430可在其間界定肋接納區域980。如在圖32中亦例示性地展示,各肋接納區域980可經定大小以接納一第二扣結件110之複數個肋430之一對應肋430。更具體言之,肋接納區域980在縱向方向403上之一最小寬度982(其可對應於相同方向鄰近肋430之間的一最小距離)可小於肋接納區域980在相同方向的一最大寬度984且小於相同方向鄰近肋430之間的一對應最大距離。各肋430自身(且更具體言之,各肋元件930)可界定一最小寬度924及一最大寬度928。藉此,扣結件110可至少部分界定各肋430之寬度924、928與肋接納區域980之各自寬度982、984之間的一比率。各肋430可界定高度630,高度630可等於肋接納區域980之一深度或高度。Each pair of adjacent ribs 430 of the plurality of ribs 430 of a rib row such as, for example and without limitation, rib row 435 may define a rib receiving area 980 therebetween. As also illustratively shown in FIG. 32 , each rib receiving area 980 may be sized to receive a corresponding rib 430 of a plurality of ribs 430 of a second fastening member 110 . More specifically, a minimum width 982 of the rib receiving area 980 in the longitudinal direction 403 (which may correspond to a minimum distance between adjacent ribs 430 in the same direction) may be smaller than a maximum width 984 of the rib receiving area 980 in the same direction and smaller than a corresponding maximum distance between adjacent ribs 430 in the same direction. Each rib 430 itself (and more specifically, each rib element 930 ) can define a minimum width 924 and a maximum width 928 . As such, the fastener 110 can at least partially define a ratio between the width 924 , 928 of each rib 430 and the respective width 982 , 984 of the rib receiving area 980 . Each rib 430 may define a height 630 which may be equal to a depth or height of the rib receiving area 980 .

各肋430可藉此界定肋430之高度630與肋接納區域980之高度之間的1:1之一比率。在一些態樣中,第一扣結件110之肋430之任何一或多個部分與一第二扣結件110之對應肋接納區域980之間的一比率可為1:1以確保其間之一緊密密封。在此等態樣中,在組裝期間,肋430可緊密配裝至對應肋接納區域980中。在一些態樣中,肋430可稍微更小以容許公差或容許在兩個扣結件110之間的一間隙3180 (在圖31中展示)中存在一密封。在一些態樣中,如展示,各肋430可自肋基底940且朝向頂端930a成錐形,使得肋430之最小寬度924小於肋430之最大寬度928。Each rib 430 may thereby define a ratio of 1:1 between the height 630 of the rib 430 and the height of the rib receiving area 980 . In some aspects, a ratio between any one or more portions of the rib 430 of the first fastening member 110 and the corresponding rib receiving area 980 of a second fastening member 110 may be 1:1 to ensure that there is A tight seal. In such aspects, the ribs 430 may fit snugly into corresponding rib receiving areas 980 during assembly. In some aspects, ribs 430 may be slightly smaller to allow for tolerances or to allow a seal to exist in a gap 3180 (shown in FIG. 31 ) between two fastening members 110 . In some aspects, as shown, each rib 430 can taper from rib base 940 and toward tip 930a such that a minimum width 924 of rib 430 is less than a maximum width 928 of rib 430 .

在一些態樣中,肋接納區域980可延伸至在其處量測高度630之一高度。在一些態樣中,如展示,各肋430之邊緣或側之各者可係筆直的。在一些態樣中,各肋430或其之一部分可界定一缺口、谷或凹陷(未展示)或一以其他方式非筆直或修圓部分。各肋430之內部及外部邊緣可分別界定半徑R1及R2,此可改良扣結件總成100 (在圖1中展示)之功能(包含組裝及拆卸)及/或耐久性。在鉤420或肋430之一或多個部分界定一半徑或其他邊緣處理之情況下,其等尺寸(諸如(例如且非限制性)肋430之各種寬度924、928、982、984)可經量測至肋430之邊緣之交叉點。在一些態樣中,如展示,包含當扣結件110處於一水平定向上時,肋元件930可關於其之一垂直中心線對稱。In some aspects, rib receiving area 980 may extend to a height at which height 630 is measured. In some aspects, as shown, each of the edges or sides of each rib 430 may be straight. In some aspects, each rib 430, or a portion thereof, can define a notch, valley or depression (not shown) or an otherwise non-straight or rounded portion. The inner and outer edges of each rib 430 can define radii R1 and R2, respectively, which can improve the functionality (including assembly and disassembly) and/or durability of the fastener assembly 100 (shown in FIG. 1 ). Where one or more portions of the hook 420 or rib 430 define a radius or other edge treatment, their dimensions (such as, for example and without limitation, various widths 924, 928, 982, 984 of the rib 430) can be determined by Measure to the intersection of the edges of rib 430 . In some aspects, as shown, including when the fastener 110 is in a horizontal orientation, the rib element 930 can be symmetrical about one of its vertical centerlines.

圖9B係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖。如展示,肋列435可包含複數個實質上矩形肋元件930。在一些態樣中,肋列435可包含矩形肋元件930。在一些態樣中,各肋430之矩形形狀亦可係一正方形形狀。9B is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, rib row 435 may include a plurality of substantially rectangular rib elements 930 . In some aspects, rib columns 435 may include rectangular rib elements 930 . In some aspects, the rectangular shape of each rib 430 can also be a square shape.

圖9C係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖。如展示,肋列435可包含複數個梯形肋元件930。9C is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, rib row 435 may include a plurality of trapezoidal rib elements 930 .

圖9D係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖。如展示,肋列435可包含複數個實質上梯形及倒角肋元件930。各肋元件930可相應地在其一或多個邊緣上界定一倒角935。在一些態樣中,如展示,各肋430之一部分可大於對應肋接納區域980及/或肋430之邊緣可相對於側532a、532b (在圖7中展示532b)界定一非90度角以容許一干涉及/或重疊配裝。更具體言之,肋430之邊緣(諸如(例如且非限制性)倒角935之表面)可導致肋430在縱向方向403上成錐形。此一錐形可阻礙扣結件110a、110b在橫向方向404 (在圖7中展示)上相對於彼此移動且藉此使扣結件110a、110b保持對準且不在橫向方向404上相對於彼此移動。9D is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, rib row 435 may include a plurality of substantially trapezoidal and chamfered rib elements 930 . Each rib element 930 may correspondingly define a chamfer 935 on one or more edges thereof. In some aspects, as shown, a portion of each rib 430 may be larger than the corresponding rib receiving area 980 and/or the edge of the rib 430 may define a non-90 degree angle relative to the sides 532a, 532b (532b shown in FIG. 7 ) to Interference and/or overlapping fits are allowed. More specifically, the edges of rib 430 , such as, for example and without limitation, the surface of chamfer 935 , may cause rib 430 to taper in longitudinal direction 403 . Such a taper may hinder the movement of the fastening members 110a, 110b relative to each other in the lateral direction 404 (shown in FIG. 7 ) and thereby keep the fastening members 110a, 110b aligned and not relative to each other in the lateral direction 404 move.

圖9E係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖。如展示,肋列435可包含複數個三角形肋元件930。9E is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastener 110 of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, rib row 435 may include a plurality of triangular rib elements 930 .

圖9F係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件110之肋列435之一側視圖,其中肋列435包含複數個實質上修圓或倒圓肋元件930。如展示,各肋430及肋接納區域980可分別界定可在大小上彼此相等之全半徑R3、R4。9F is a side view of the rib row 435 of the fastening member 110 of FIG. 4A taken along the line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row 435 includes a plurality of substantially rounded or rounded rib element 930 . As shown, each rib 430 and rib receiving area 980 can respectively define a full radius R3, R4 that can be equal to one another in size.

根據一些技術定義,原本為梯形、矩形或某一其他形狀之形狀可歸因於存在一內圓角或倒角或其他邊緣處理,歸因於缺乏其中形狀合併至一結構之一相鄰部分中之一個側或歸因於(若干)修改而非梯形、矩形或其他形狀。當在本文中將一形狀描述為「實質上」梯形、矩形或某一其他形狀時,旨在且審慎考慮此等經修改形狀包含於定義中。至對一形狀之某一修改如此微小使得難以感知之程度,旨在且審慎考慮在使用或不使用條件術語「實質上」作為一限定詞之情況下,此一形狀皆併入形狀之定義中。正如圖9C中展示之扣結件110可藉由截短圖9E中展示之扣結件110之三角形肋元件930而形成,其他經審慎考慮形狀包含截短及非截短形式及本文中揭示之形狀之其他經修改版本。According to some technical definitions, a shape that would otherwise be trapezoidal, rectangular, or some other shape is attributable to the presence of a fillet or chamfer or other edge treatment due to the absence in which the shape merges into an adjacent portion of a structure One of the sides may be due to (several) modifications rather than trapezoidal, rectangular or other shapes. When a shape is described herein as being "substantially" trapezoidal, rectangular, or some other shape, it is intended and deliberate that such modified shapes are included in the definition. To the extent that a modification of a shape is so slight as to be imperceptible, it is intended and deliberate that such a shape is incorporated into the definition of shape with or without the conditional term "substantially" as a qualifier . Just as the fastening member 110 shown in FIG. 9C can be formed by truncating the triangular rib element 930 of the fastening member 110 shown in FIG. 9E , other contemplated shapes include truncated and non-truncated forms and those disclosed herein. Other modified versions of shapes.

圖10係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成100之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,圖8A之雙鉤元件820之列在扣結件110之橫向方向404及縱向方向403兩者上與圖9D之實質上梯形及倒角肋元件930之列交替。如在圖4A至圖4C中類似地展示,一個縱向鉤列425與在其任一橫向側上之一縱向肋列435之圖案470 (即,一肋-鉤-肋圖案)可跨扣結件110在橫向方向404上重複。在一些態樣中,如展示,鄰近圖案470可共用一共同肋列435 (即,在一肋-鉤-肋-鉤-肋圖案中)。在一些態樣中,亦如展示,鉤列425之鉤420可相對於肋列435之肋430平移。因此,在一些態樣中,由分開之縱向鉤列425之鉤420形成之一橫向列450可在縱向方向403上自由分開之縱向肋列435之肋430形成之一橫向列460偏移。FIG. 10 is a side top perspective view of the fastening component 110 of the fastening component assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the columns of double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A alternate with the columns of substantially trapezoidal and chamfered rib elements 930 of FIG. 9D in both the lateral direction 404 and the longitudinal direction 403 of the fastener 110 . As similarly shown in FIGS. 4A-4C , a pattern 470 of a longitudinal row of hooks 425 and a longitudinal row of ribs 435 on either lateral side thereof (i.e., a rib-hook-rib pattern) can span the fastener. 110 repeats in transverse direction 404 . In some aspects, as shown, adjacent patterns 470 may share a common rib row 435 (ie, in a rib-hook-rib-hook-rib pattern). In some aspects, as also shown, hooks 420 of hook row 425 can translate relative to ribs 430 of rib row 435 . Thus, in some aspects, a transverse row 450 formed of hooks 420 of separated longitudinal rows of hooks 425 may be offset in longitudinal direction 403 by a transverse row 460 of ribs 430 of freely separated longitudinal rib rows 435 .

圖11至圖14展示根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成100之扣結件110。圖11係扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖,圖12係扣結件110之一側視圖,圖13係扣結件110之一端視圖或正視圖,且圖14係包含圖11之扣結件110a、110b之兩個配合例項之扣結件總成100之一側視立體圖。如在圖4A至圖4C中類似地展示,一個縱向鉤列425與在其任一橫向側上之一縱向肋列435之圖案470 (即,一肋-鉤-肋圖案)可跨扣結件110在橫向方向404上重複。再次,如圖4A至圖4C中展示,縱向鉤列425可在縱向方向403上相對於圖案470中之鉤420及肋430偏移。如此處且在圖9B中展示,各肋430可實質上為矩形。11 to 14 show the fastener 110 of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. Figure 11 is a side view top perspective view of the fastening knot 110, Figure 12 is a side view of the fastening knot 110, Figure 13 is an end or front view of the fastening knot 110, and Figure 14 includes the knot of Figure 11 A side perspective view of the fastening component assembly 100 of the two matching examples of the components 110a, 110b. As similarly shown in FIGS. 4A-4C , a pattern 470 of a longitudinal row of hooks 425 and a longitudinal row of ribs 435 on either lateral side thereof (i.e., a rib-hook-rib pattern) can span the fastener. 110 repeats in transverse direction 404 . Again, as shown in FIGS. 4A-4C , the longitudinal rows of hooks 425 may be offset in the longitudinal direction 403 relative to the hooks 420 and ribs 430 in the pattern 470 . As shown here and in Figure 9B, each rib 430 may be substantially rectangular.

如亦展示,各肋430可為脊狀的。更具體言之,各肋430可包含一突部或脊1130。在一些態樣中,脊1130可自界定於肋430之一端處之頂端930a延伸,其可與肋430自基底410延伸之處平行並相對。在一些態樣中,尤其若兩個配合扣結件總成100不相同,則脊1130可自肋430之一或多個其他端延伸。更具體言之,第一扣結件110之各自肋430之脊1130可延伸至界定於第二扣結件110之各自肋430中之槽1180中。在一些態樣中,脊1130可在一前導邊緣處界定半徑以促進插入配合扣結件110之槽1180中。脊1130在橫向方向404上之一厚度可小於肋430在相同方向的一厚度。脊1130可在橫向方向404上居中。在一些態樣中,一溝槽或槽1180可界定於各肋接納區域980中且可經定大小、經定位且以其他方式經構形以在組裝兩個配合扣結件110以形成扣結件總成100 期間接納脊1130 (在圖14中展示)。槽1180在橫向方向404上之一厚度可小於肋430在相同方向的一厚度。槽1180在橫向方向404上之厚度可匹配脊1130在橫向方向404上之厚度。As also shown, each rib 430 may be ridged. More specifically, each rib 430 may include a protrusion or ridge 1130 . In some aspects, the ridge 1130 can extend from an apex 930a defined at one end of the rib 430 , which can be parallel to and opposite where the rib 430 extends from the base 410 . In some aspects, especially if the two mating fastener assemblies 100 are not identical, the ridge 1130 can extend from one or more other ends of the rib 430 . More specifically, the ridges 1130 of the respective ribs 430 of the first fastening element 110 can extend into the grooves 1180 defined in the respective ribs 430 of the second fastening element 110 . In some aspects, the ridge 1130 can define a radius at a leading edge to facilitate insertion into the groove 1180 of the mating fastener 110 . A thickness of the ridge 1130 in the transverse direction 404 may be smaller than a thickness of the rib 430 in the same direction. Ridge 1130 may be centered in lateral direction 404 . In some aspects, a channel or slot 1180 can be defined in each rib receiving area 980 and can be sized, positioned, and otherwise configured to form the knot when two mating fasteners 110 are assembled. Ridge 1130 (shown in FIG. 14 ) is received during part assembly 100 . A thickness of the slot 1180 in the transverse direction 404 may be smaller than a thickness of the rib 430 in the same direction. The thickness of the grooves 1180 in the lateral direction 404 may match the thickness of the ridges 1130 in the lateral direction 404 .

圖14展示扣結件總成100。形成於一第一扣結件110中之複數個脊1130與界定於一第二扣結件110b中之複數個槽1180 (圖11中展示)之接合可促進第二扣結件110b相對於第一扣結件110a尤其在橫向方向404上之牢固定位,此係因為脊1130與槽1180之接合將鎖定兩個扣結件110a、110b在橫向方向404上相對於彼此之一位置。FIG. 14 shows the fastener assembly 100 . Engagement of a plurality of ridges 1130 formed in a first fastening member 110 and a plurality of grooves 1180 (shown in FIG. 11 ) defined in a second fastening member 110b can facilitate the movement of the second fastening member 110b relative to the first fastening member 110b. The secure positioning of one fastening member 110a in the transverse direction 404 is especially secure because the engagement of the ridge 1130 with the groove 1180 will lock the position of one of the two fastening members 110a, 110b relative to each other in the transverse direction 404 .

圖15至圖21展示根據本發明之態樣的圖1之扣結件總成100之扣結件110,其中多個縱向肋列435定位於一或多個縱向鉤列425之任一橫向側上。圖15係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,複數個肋430可自基底410延伸且形成可跨扣結件110在橫向方向404上重複之肋-鉤-肋圖案470 (在圖4C中詳細展示)之多個例項。包含當在扣結件110之橫向端處添加一額外肋列435時,扣結件110可包含多個鄰近肋列435。在一些態樣中,扣結件110可包含一肋-肋-鉤-肋-肋圖案1570,其中兩個或更多個縱向肋列435定位於各鉤列425之任一側上。在一些態樣中,如展示,定位於鄰近鉤列425之間的圖案之兩個或更多個肋列435可在鄰近圖案1570之間共用。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。鉤420及肋430可形成如展示可彼此對準之各自橫向列450、460。15-21 illustrate the fastening element 110 of the fastening element assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to aspects of the present invention, wherein a plurality of longitudinal rib rows 435 are positioned on either lateral side of one or more longitudinal hook rows 425 superior. FIG. 15 is a side top perspective view of a fastening element 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, a plurality of ribs 430 can extend from base 410 and form multiple instances of rib-hook-rib pattern 470 (shown in detail in FIG. 4C ) that can repeat across fastener 110 in transverse direction 404 . Fastener 110 may include multiple adjacent rib rows 435 , including when an additional rib row 435 is added at a lateral end of fastening member 110 . In some aspects, the fastener 110 can include a rib-rib-hook-rib-rib pattern 1570 in which two or more longitudinal rib rows 435 are positioned on either side of each hook row 425 . In some aspects, two or more rib columns 435 of a pattern positioned between adjacent hook columns 425 may be shared between adjacent patterns 1570 as shown. As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A . The hooks 420 and ribs 430 may form respective transverse rows 450, 460 as shown which may be aligned with one another.

圖16係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。鉤420及肋430可係如圖15中揭示的。然而,在一些態樣中,鉤列425之鉤420可界定鄰近橫向鉤列450之間的一間隔間距1650,間隔間距1650不同於鄰近橫向肋列460之間的一間隔間距1660。因此,間隔間距1650可係同一縱向鉤列425中之鉤420之間的間隔,且間隔間距1660可係同一縱向肋列435中之肋430之間的間隔。如展示,間隔間距1650可小於間隔間距1660。由於間隔間距1650、1660可係不同的,故鉤列450及肋列460可在沿著扣結件110之縱向方向403之一些位置處僅包含鉤420,可在一些位置處僅包括肋430,且可在一些位置處包括鉤420及肋430兩者。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8E之單鉤元件820,且肋列435可包括圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIG. 16 is a side top perspective view of a fastening member 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. The hook 420 and rib 430 may be as disclosed in FIG. 15 . However, in some aspects, hooks 420 of hook rows 425 may define a separation distance 1650 between adjacent transverse hook rows 450 that is different from a separation distance 1660 between adjacent transverse rib rows 460 . Thus, separation distance 1650 may refer to the separation between hooks 420 in the same longitudinal row of hooks 425 , and separation distance 1660 may refer to the separation between ribs 430 in the same longitudinal row of ribs 435 . As shown, separation pitch 1650 may be smaller than separation pitch 1660 . Since the spacing distances 1650, 1660 may be different, the rows of hooks 450 and rows of ribs 460 may include only hooks 420 at some positions along the longitudinal direction 403 of the fastener 110, and may only include ribs 430 at some positions, And both hooks 420 and ribs 430 may be included at some locations. As shown, hook row 425 may include single hook element 820 of FIG. 8E and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib element 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖17至圖21展示根據本發明之態樣的圖1之扣結件總成100之扣結件110,其中縱向肋列435 (諸如圖15及圖16中亦展示之多個縱向肋列435)在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移,即使其等在橫向方向404上相對於彼此偏移。圖17係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,縱向肋列(諸如多個縱向肋列435)可在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移達一偏移間隔或交錯間距1760,即使縱向肋列435在橫向方向404上相對於彼此偏移。更具體言之,分開之橫向肋列460可偏移達交錯間距1760,交錯間距1760可等於諸如(例如且非限制性)間隔間距1660之一半的一距離。如展示,縱向鉤列(諸如縱向鉤列425)可在縱向方向403上相對於彼此類似地偏移達一偏移距離或交錯間距1750,即使縱向鉤列425在橫向方向404上相對於彼此偏移。更具體言之,分開之橫向鉤列450可偏移達交錯間距1750,交錯間距1750可等於諸如(例如且非限制性)間隔間距1650之一半的一距離。因此,交錯間距1750可係鄰近縱向鉤列425中在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移之鉤420之間的間隔,且間隔間距1760可係鄰近縱向肋列435中在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移之肋430之間的間隔。鉤列425及肋列435一起可形成一圖案470 (如圖4C中展示但其中鄰近肋列435相對於彼此偏移)及亦重疊圖案1570 (其中內部肋列435可由鄰近圖案1570共用)之多個例項。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIGS. 17-21 show the fastener 110 of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 1 according to aspects of the present invention, wherein a longitudinal rib 435 (such as the plurality of longitudinal ribs 435 also shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 ) are offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403, ie they are offset relative to each other in the transverse direction 404. FIG. 17 is a side top perspective view of a fastening member 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, rows of longitudinal ribs, such as the plurality of rows of longitudinal ribs 435, can be offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 by an offset spacing or staggered pitch 1760, even though the rows of longitudinal ribs 435 are offset relative to each other in the transverse direction 404. shift. More specifically, the separated lateral rows of ribs 460 may be offset by a stagger pitch 1760 , which may be equal to a distance such as, for example and without limitation, half of the separation pitch 1660 . As shown, longitudinal rows of hooks, such as longitudinal rows of hooks 425, can be similarly offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 by an offset distance or staggered spacing 1750, even though the longitudinal rows of hooks 425 are offset relative to each other in the transverse direction 404. shift. More specifically, the separated transverse rows of hooks 450 may be offset by a stagger pitch 1750 , which may be equal to a distance such as, for example and without limitation, half of the spacing pitch 1650 . Thus, the staggered spacing 1750 may be the spacing between hooks 420 in adjacent longitudinal rows of hooks 425 that are offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 , and the spacing spacing 1760 may be the spacing between adjacent longitudinal rib rows 435 relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 . The spacing between ribs 430 that are offset from each other. Hook columns 425 and rib columns 435 together can form a pattern 470 (as shown in FIG. 4C but wherein adjacent rib columns 435 are offset relative to each other) and also overlap pattern 1570 (where inner rib columns 435 can be shared by adjacent pattern 1570) by as much Cases. As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖18係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。再次,鉤列425及肋列435可一起形成圖案470 (如圖4C中之圖案470展示但其中鄰近肋列435相對於彼此偏移)及亦重疊圖案1570 (在圖17中展示) (其中內部肋列435可由鄰近圖案1570共用)之多個例項。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9B之實質上矩形肋元件930。FIG. 18 is a side top perspective view of a fastening element 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. Again, hook rows 425 and rib rows 435 may together form pattern 470 (as shown in FIG. Multiple instances of rib row 435 may be shared by adjacent patterns 1570 ). As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A, and rib row 435 may include substantially rectangular rib element 930 of FIG. 9B.

圖19係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,肋列435可在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移,即使其等在橫向方向404上相對於彼此偏移以形成橫向列460,且鉤列425可對準以形成橫向列450。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIG. 19 is a side top perspective view of a fastening member 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the rows of ribs 435 may be offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 , ie they are offset relative to each other in the lateral direction 404 to form the lateral rows 460 , and the rows of hooks 425 may be aligned to form the lateral rows 450 . As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖20係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,扣結件可界定一圖案2070,圖案2070可為在橫向方向404上重複之圖案470,其中介於兩個或更多個肋列435之間的一額外縱向肋列435橫跨(即,定位於)鉤列425之任一側上。額外縱向肋列435可在縱向方向403上相對於鉤列425偏移。因此,圖案2070可為一肋-肋-肋-鉤-肋-肋-肋配置,其中在鉤之各側上之中間肋列435之肋430可在縱向方向403上自鄰近肋列435偏移。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIG. 20 is a side top perspective view of a fastening element 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the fastener may define a pattern 2070, which may be a pattern 470 that repeats in the transverse direction 404, with an additional longitudinal rib row 435 between two or more rib rows 435 spanning ( That is, positioned on either side of the hook row 425 . The additional longitudinal rib row 435 may be offset relative to the hook row 425 in the longitudinal direction 403 . Thus, the pattern 2070 may be a rib-rib-rib-hook-rib-rib-rib configuration, wherein the ribs 430 of the middle row of ribs 435 on each side of the hook may be offset from the adjacent rows of ribs 435 in the longitudinal direction 403 . As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖21係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,肋列435可僅在橫向方向404上相對於扣結件110之一中心線定位於(若干)鉤列425外部。如展示,鄰近縱向肋列435可在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移達交錯間距1760。在一些態樣中,如展示,複數個鉤列425可鄰近彼此定位且在任何肋列435之內側而在一些例項中在其間無任何肋列435。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIG. 21 is a side top perspective view of a fastening member 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, the rib row 435 may only be positioned outside the hook row(s) 425 relative to a centerline of the fastener 110 in the lateral direction 404 . As shown, adjacent longitudinal rows of ribs 435 may be offset relative to each other in longitudinal direction 403 by stagger spacing 1760 . In some aspects, as shown, the plurality of hook rows 425 may be positioned adjacent to each other and inboard of any rib rows 435 without any rib rows 435 in between. As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖22係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖。如展示,鉤列425可包含圓形或修圓鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。一鉤列(諸如(例如且非限制性)鉤列425)之複數個鉤420之各者之鉤元件820之頂端820b可在橫向方向404延伸超出鉤基底840。在一些態樣中,頂端820b可在縱向方向403及橫向方向404兩者延伸。在一些態樣中,如展示,頂端820b可在全部方向延伸。更具體言之,鉤元件820、頂端820b及鉤基底840之任何一或多者可藉由繞鉤420之一軸2201旋轉一形狀而形成。在一些態樣中,如展示,鉤420可具有繞軸2201之徑向對稱性或旋轉對稱性。在一些態樣中,如展示,頂端820b可界定一橢球體形狀或實質上係一橢球體形狀之一形狀。在一些態樣中,如展示,鉤基底840可界定一平頭截錐狀。整體上,如亦關於圖8F中展示之幾何形狀描述,鉤420可界定一蘑菇或球根形狀。鉤420可在其間界定鉤接納區域880,取決於鉤列425是否如展示般在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移,鉤接納區域880可由三個或四個鉤420界定。FIG. 22 is a side top perspective view of a fastening member 110 according to another aspect of the present invention. As shown, hook rows 425 may include round or rounded hook elements 820, and rib rows 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A. The top ends 820b of the hook elements 820 of each of the plurality of hooks 420 of a row of hooks such as, for example and without limitation, the row of hooks 425 may extend beyond the hook base 840 in the lateral direction 404 . In some aspects, the top end 820b can extend in both the longitudinal direction 403 and the transverse direction 404 . In some aspects, as shown, the tip 820b can extend in all directions. More specifically, any one or more of hook element 820 , tip 820 b , and hook base 840 may be formed by rotating a shape about an axis 2201 of hook 420 . In some aspects, as shown, hook 420 may have radial symmetry or rotational symmetry about axis 2201 . In some aspects, as shown, the tip 820b can define an ellipsoidal shape or a shape that is substantially an ellipsoidal shape. In some aspects, as shown, hook base 840 may define a frusto-conical shape. Overall, hook 420 may define a mushroom or bulb shape, as also described with respect to the geometry shown in FIG. 8F. The hooks 420 may define therebetween a hook receiving area 880 which may be defined by three or four hooks 420 depending on whether the rows of hooks 425 are offset relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 as shown.

圖23係根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件110之一側視俯視立體圖,圖24係一側視圖,且圖25係一端視圖或正視圖。再次,鉤列425及肋列435可一起形成圖案470 (即,肋-鉤-肋)之多個例項。在一些態樣中,如展示,鄰近圖案470可在縱向方向403上相對於彼此偏移。列425、435之此一配置可有助於防止在接合扣結件110a、110b時鉤420及肋430且更一般言之,扣結件110a、110b (在圖26中展示)脫離軌道(即,未對準),且可促進自一初始接合點進行適當對準。更具體言之,扣結件110a、110b之各者之一第一鉤列425中之一或多個鉤420鄰近一第二鄰近鉤列425中之一或多個鉤接納區域880之放置可限制或阻止扣結件110b在橫向方向404上相對於扣結件110a移動,此係因為分開之扣結件110a、110b中之一或多個鉤420將阻擋彼此在橫向方向404上移動。類似地,扣結件110a、110b之各者之一第一肋列435中之一或多個肋430鄰近一第二鄰近肋列435中之一或多個肋接納區域980之放置可限制或阻止扣結件110b在橫向方向404上相對於扣結件110a移動,此係因為分開之扣結件110a、110b中之一或多個肋430將阻擋彼此在橫向方向404上移動。此一交錯配置亦可促進扣結件110a、110b之間的一經改良密封。如展示,鉤列425可包含圖8A之雙鉤元件820,且肋列435可包含圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件930。FIG. 23 is a side top perspective view of a fastener 110 according to another aspect of the present invention, FIG. 24 is a side view, and FIG. 25 is an end or front view. Again, rows of hooks 425 and rows of ribs 435 may together form multiple instances of pattern 470 (ie, rib-hook-rib). In some aspects, as shown, adjacent patterns 470 may be offset relative to each other in longitudinal direction 403 . This configuration of the columns 425, 435 can help prevent the hooks 420 and ribs 430 when the fasteners 110a, 110b are engaged and more generally, the fasteners 110a, 110b (shown in FIG. , misalignment), and can facilitate proper alignment from an initial junction. More specifically, the placement of one or more hooks 420 in a first hook row 425 of each of the fastening members 110a, 110b adjacent to one or more hook receiving areas 880 in a second adjacent hook row 425 may Fastening member 110b is restricted or prevented from moving relative to fastening member 110a in lateral direction 404 because one or more hooks 420 of separate fastening members 110a, 110b will block each other from moving in lateral direction 404 . Similarly, placement of one or more ribs 430 in a first rib row 435 of each of the fastening elements 110a, 110b adjacent to one or more rib receiving areas 980 in a second adjacent rib row 435 may limit or Fastening member 110b is prevented from moving in lateral direction 404 relative to fastening member 110a because one or more ribs 430 in separate fastening members 110a, 110b will resist movement in lateral direction 404 relative to each other. This staggered arrangement also promotes an improved seal between the fastening elements 110a, 110b. As shown, hook row 425 may include double hook elements 820 of FIG. 8A , and rib row 435 may include substantially trapezoidal rib elements 930 of FIG. 9A .

圖26至圖33展示根據本發明之另一態樣之扣結件總成100。圖26係扣結件總成100之一側視立體圖,其可包含圖4A至圖4C之扣結件110之兩個配合例項:第一扣結件110a及可經構形以面向第一扣結件110a且與第一扣結件110a接合之第二扣結件110b。在一些態樣中,第二扣結件110b之一結構可與第一扣結件110a之一結構相同。在一些態樣中,第二扣結件110b之一結構可係第一扣結件110a之結構之一鏡像。26 to 33 illustrate a fastener assembly 100 according to another aspect of the present invention. 26 is a side perspective view of a fastening member assembly 100 that may include two mating instances of the fastening member 110 of FIGS. 4A to 4C : a first fastening member 110a and may be configured to face the first The fastening part 110a and the second fastening part 110b engaged with the first fastening part 110a. In some aspects, a structure of the second fastening part 110b may be the same as a structure of the first fastening part 110a. In some aspects, the structure of the second fastening member 110b may be a mirror image of the structure of the first fastening member 110a.

圖27及圖28係沿著圖26之線27-27獲取的圖26之扣結件總成100之扣結件110a、110b之兩個配合例項之橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成100分別處於未組裝及組裝狀況中。如展示,界定於第一扣結件110a之複數個鉤420之各對鄰近鉤420之間的各鉤接納區域880可經定大小以接納第二扣結件110b之複數個鉤420之一對應鉤420。27 and 28 are cross-sectional views of two mating instances of the fastening members 110a, 110b of the fastening member assembly 100 of FIG. 26 taken along the line 27-27 of FIG. 26 and wherein the fastening member assembly 100 in an unassembled and assembled condition, respectively. As shown, each hook receiving area 880 defined between each pair of adjacent hooks 420 of the plurality of hooks 420 of the first fastening member 110a can be sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks 420 of the second fastening member 110b Hook 420.

圖29及圖30係沿著圖26之線29-29獲取的圖26之扣結件總成100之橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成分別處於未組裝及組裝狀況中。如展示,界定於第一扣結件110a之複數個肋430之各對鄰近肋430之間的各肋接納區域980可經定大小以接納第二扣結件110b之複數個肋430之一對應肋430。29 and 30 are cross-sectional views of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 26 taken along line 29-29 of FIG. 26 and wherein the fastener assembly is in an unassembled and assembled condition, respectively. As shown, each rib receiving area 980 defined between each pair of adjacent ribs 430 of the plurality of ribs 430 of the first fastening member 110a can be sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of ribs 430 of the second fastening member 110b Rib 430.

圖31及圖32分別係處於未組裝及組裝狀況中的圖26之扣結件總成100之側視圖,且圖33係處於組裝狀況中的圖26之扣結件總成100之一端視圖或正視圖。各肋430之錐形形狀可促進扣結件110a、110b嚙合在一起使得扣結件110b之肋430接納在扣結件110a之肋430內且抵靠扣結件110a之肋430密封。對應扣結件110a、110b之鉤420可藉由以一鎖定配置彼此接合而維持密封。鎖定配置可足夠強以抵抗由振動及篡改(例如,藉由幼兒)引起之應力但足夠弱以在期望時促進脫嚙。在一些態樣中,源自經接合鉤420之固持力可阻止一流體在肋列435處行進通過扣結件總成100。在一些態樣中,扣結件總成100可經重複地組裝及接合以及拆卸或脫嚙,此可容許重複使用儲存器件60 (在圖1中展示)。31 and 32 are side views of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 26 in an unassembled and assembled condition, respectively, and FIG. 33 is an end view or an end view of the fastener assembly 100 of FIG. 26 in an assembled condition. Front view. The tapered shape of each rib 430 can facilitate engagement of the fastening pieces 110a, 110b together such that the rib 430 of the fastening piece 110b is received within and seals against the rib 430 of the fastening piece 110a. The hooks 420 of the corresponding fastening members 110a, 110b can maintain a seal by engaging each other in a locked configuration. The locking arrangement can be strong enough to resist stress caused by vibration and tampering (eg, by young children) but weak enough to facilitate disengagement when desired. In some aspects, the retaining force from the engaged hooks 420 can prevent a fluid from traveling through the fastener assembly 100 at the rib row 435 . In some aspects, the fastener assembly 100 can be repeatedly assembled and engaged and disassembled or disengaged, which can allow the storage device 60 (shown in FIG. 1 ) to be reused.

如圖32及圖33中展示,扣結件110a、110b及其部分可界定各種尺寸及比例。在一些態樣中,間隔間距1650、1660之一者或兩者可為1.30毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔間距1650、1660之一者或兩者可為大於或小於1.30毫米。在一些態樣中,基底410之厚度610可量測為0.20毫米。在一些態樣中,分別地鉤420及肋430之高度620、630之一者或兩者可量測為0.50毫米。As shown in Figures 32 and 33, the fasteners 110a, 110b and portions thereof may define various sizes and proportions. In some aspects, one or both of separation distances 1650, 1660 may be 1.30 millimeters. In some aspects, one or both of separation distances 1650, 1660 may be greater or less than 1.30 millimeters. In some aspects, thickness 610 of substrate 410 may measure 0.20 millimeters. In some aspects, one or both of the heights 620, 630 of the hook 420 and rib 430, respectively, may measure 0.50 millimeters.

在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b之一總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.40毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.50毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.60毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.70毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.80毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約0.90毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為約1.00毫米。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可量測為小於任何前述值或在其間之任何範圍中。In some aspects, an overall fastener height H of the fasteners 110a, 110b may measure about 0.40 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 0.50 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 0.60 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 0.70 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 0.80 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 0.90 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can measure about 1.00 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can be measured to be less than any of the foregoing values or in any range therebetween.

在一些態樣中,扣結件總成100之一總體總成高度3220可量測為約0.50毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約0.60毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約0.70毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約0.80毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約0.90毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.00毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.10毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.20毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.30毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.40毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.50毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.60毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.70毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.80毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約1.90毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為約2.00毫米。在一些態樣中,總體總成高度3220可量測為小於任何前述值或在其間之任何範圍中。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可等於或大於基底410之厚度610之兩倍。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可等於或大於基底410之厚度610之2.5倍。在一些態樣中,總體扣結件高度H可等於或大於基底410之厚度610之三倍。In some aspects, an overall assembly height 3220 of the fastener assembly 100 can measure about 0.50 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 0.60 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 0.70 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 0.80 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 0.90 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 can measure about 1.00 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.10 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.20 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.30 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.40 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 can measure about 1.50 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 can measure about 1.60 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.70 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure about 1.80 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 can measure about 1.90 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 can measure about 2.00 millimeters. In some aspects, overall assembly height 3220 may measure less than any of the foregoing values or in any range therebetween. In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can be equal to or greater than twice the thickness 610 of the base 410 . In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can be equal to or greater than 2.5 times the thickness 610 of the base 410 . In some aspects, the overall fastener height H can be equal to or greater than three times the thickness 610 of the base 410 .

在一些態樣中,諸如縱向方向403上肋430之間的間隔間距1660 (或類似地,鉤420之間的間隔間距1650)的間隔或節距可為約1.30毫米。在一些態樣中,諸如縱向方向403上肋430之間的間隔間距1660 (或類似地,鉤420之間的間隔間距1650)的間隔可為小於1.30毫米。在一些態樣中,諸如縱向方向403上肋430之間的間隔間距1660 (或類似地,鉤420之間的間隔間距1650)的間隔可為大於1.30毫米。In some aspects, the spacing or pitch, such as the spacing 1660 between the ribs 430 in the longitudinal direction 403 (or similarly, the spacing 1650 between the hooks 420), can be about 1.30 millimeters. In some aspects, spacing such as spacing 1660 between ribs 430 (or similarly, spacing 1650 between hooks 420 ) in longitudinal direction 403 may be less than 1.30 millimeters. In some aspects, spacing such as spacing 1660 between ribs 430 (or similarly, spacing 1650 between hooks 420 ) in longitudinal direction 403 may be greater than 1.30 millimeters.

在一些態樣中,如圖33中展示,鉤420及肋430之各者之一寬度3310可量測為約0.10毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為約0.15毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為約0.20毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為約0.30毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為約0.40毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為約0.50毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為小於任何前述值或在其間之任何範圍中。In some aspects, as shown in FIG. 33 , a width 3310 of each of hook 420 and rib 430 may measure about 0.10 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 may measure about 0.15 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 may measure about 0.20 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 may measure about 0.30 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 may measure about 0.40 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 may measure about 0.50 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 can be measured to be less than any of the foregoing values or in any range therebetween.

在一些態樣中,一間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.05毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.10毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.15毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.20毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.30毫米。在一些態樣中,間隔件間隙3320可量測為約0.40毫米。在一些態樣中,寬度3310可量測為小於任何前述值或在其間之任何範圍中。In some aspects, a spacer gap 3320 may measure about 0.05 mm. In some aspects, the spacer gap 3320 can measure about 0.10 millimeters. In some aspects, the spacer gap 3320 can measure about 0.15 millimeters. In some aspects, spacer gap 3320 can measure about 0.20 millimeters. In some aspects, spacer gap 3320 may measure about 0.30 millimeters. In some aspects, spacer gap 3320 may measure about 0.40 millimeters. In some aspects, width 3310 can be measured to be less than any of the foregoing values or in any range therebetween.

在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b及扣結件總成100之總體寬度W可量測為約8毫米。在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b之總體寬度W可量測為約10毫米。在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b之總體寬度W可量測為約20毫米。在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b之總體寬度W可量測為約30毫米。在一些態樣中,扣結件110a、110b之總體寬度W可量測為小於任何前述值或在其間之任何範圍中。加寬扣結件110a、110b之總體寬度W可改良扣結件總成100之一連接強度及密封效能。In some aspects, the overall width W of the fasteners 110a, 110b and the fastener assembly 100 may measure about 8 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall width W of the fastener elements 110a, 110b may measure about 10 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall width W of the fastening elements 110a, 110b may measure about 20 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall width W of the fastener elements 110a, 110b may measure about 30 millimeters. In some aspects, the overall width W of the fastening elements 110a, 110b can be measured to be less than any of the foregoing values or in any range therebetween. Widening the overall width W of the fastening elements 110a, 110b can improve the connection strength and sealing performance of the fastening element assembly 100 .

鉤420及/或肋430之一扣結場(未展示)可延伸小於扣結件之一全長度或可包含扣結件110之不同部分中之鉤420及/或肋之縱向列沿著其縱向方向403之不同圖案。A fastening field (not shown) of hooks 420 and/or ribs 430 may extend less than the full length of the fastening member or may include longitudinal rows of hooks 420 and/or ribs in different portions of fastening member 110 along its Different patterns in the longitudinal direction 403 .

在一些態樣中,在鉤420之一「雙向」定向上,一第一組鉤420之一頂端820a或其他部分可在一第一方向(例如,沿著縱向方向403且朝向第二端406)延伸,且一第二組鉤420之一頂端820a或其他部分可在不同於第一方向之一第二方向(諸如(例如且非限制性)與第一方向相反之一方向)延伸。在一特定方向(諸如第一方向或第二方向)延伸可意謂各頂端820a分別在此一方向與鉤元件820對準且自鉤元件820延伸。在一些態樣中,各鉤420之高度620可大於各肋430之一高度630,或反之亦然。在一些態樣中,肋430之存在可保護鉤420免受物件(諸如鋪置在扣結件110之頂部上或經定位以衝擊扣結件110之一板)之衝擊。肋430之存在亦可在製造及組裝扣結系統50期間藉由容許使用接觸肋430而非通常更負載敏感之鉤420之自動化設備而保護扣結件總成100之部分。當高度630大於高度620時,與扣結件110進行接觸之物件無法容易地損壞鉤420。In some aspects, in a "bidirectional" orientation of hooks 420, a top end 820a or other portion of a first set of hooks 420 may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., along longitudinal direction 403 and toward second end 406). ) extends, and a top end 820a or other portion of a second set of hooks 420 may extend in a second direction different from the first direction, such as (for example and without limitation) a direction opposite to the first direction. Extending in a specific direction (such as a first direction or a second direction) may mean that each top end 820 a is aligned with the hook element 820 in this direction and extends from the hook element 820 . In some aspects, the height 620 of each hook 420 may be greater than the height 630 of each rib 430, or vice versa. In some aspects, the presence of the ribs 430 can protect the hooks 420 from impact from objects such as a plate laid on top of the fastening member 110 or positioned to impact the fastening member 110 . The presence of the ribs 430 may also protect portions of the fastener assembly 100 during manufacture and assembly of the fastening system 50 by allowing the use of automated equipment that contacts the ribs 430 rather than the typically more load sensitive hooks 420 . When the height 630 is greater than the height 620 , the hook 420 cannot be easily damaged by objects that come into contact with the fastener 110 .

在一些態樣中,如在Coronel中展示,鄰近鉤、鄰近肋或鄰近鉤及肋之對可藉由接合界定一肋高度(其可等於或小於高度620、630之一半)之肋(未展示)而接合。如展示,不將一縱向列中之鉤420或肋430之各者與一鄰近縱向列中之對應鉤420或肋430接合可導致一更不剛性扣結件110及扣結件總成100,其更可能在橫向方向404上彎曲使得當在一橫向橫截面(即,在橫向方向404上獲取之一橫截面)中觀察時,基底410不平坦。相反地,將一縱向列中之鉤420或肋430之各者與一鄰近縱向列中之對應鉤420或肋430接合可導致一更剛性或勁性扣結件110及扣結件總成100,其通常更不可能在橫向方向404上彎曲使得當在一橫向橫截面(即,在橫向方向404上獲取之一橫截面)中觀察時,基底410不平坦。因此,諸如(例如且非限制性)在將第二扣結件110b與第一扣結件110a脫嚙期間,各扣結件110a、110b之基底410可保持其平坦形狀且保持固定在一相鄰結構(諸如(例如且非限制性)扣結件固持器350a、350b)中。In some aspects, as shown in Coronel, adjacent hooks, adjacent ribs, or pairs of adjacent hooks and ribs may define a rib height (which may be equal to or less than half the height 620, 630) of ribs (not shown) by engagement. ) to join. As shown, disengaging each of the hooks 420 or ribs 430 in one longitudinal row with the corresponding hooks 420 or ribs 430 in an adjacent longitudinal row can result in a less rigid fastener 110 and fastener assembly 100, It is more likely to be curved in the transverse direction 404 so that the substrate 410 is not flat when viewed in a transverse cross-section (ie, a cross-section taken in the transverse direction 404 ). Conversely, engaging each of the hooks 420 or ribs 430 in one longitudinal row with the corresponding hooks 420 or ribs 430 in an adjacent longitudinal row can result in a more rigid or rigid fastener 110 and fastener assembly 100 , which is generally less likely to bend in the transverse direction 404 such that the substrate 410 is not flat when viewed in a transverse cross-section (ie, a cross-section taken in the transverse direction 404 ). Thus, the base 410 of each fastening member 110a, 110b may retain its flat shape and remain fixed in one phase, such as, for example and without limitation, during disengagement of the second fastening member 110b from the first fastening member 110a. adjacent structures such as (for example and without limitation) fastener holders 350a, 350b.

在一些態樣中,扣結系統50 (且更具體言之,扣結件總成100)可在一垂直定向上安裝。扣結件總成100a、100b可包含安裝於扣結件固持器350a、350b中之扣結件110a。扣結系統50可進一步包含面板300,面板300可為包含扣結件材料之一運動墊或一壁覆蓋物。扣結件固持器350a、350b可安裝於一垂直壁表面或任何其他垂直表面上且可扣結地接納面板300。In some aspects, fastening system 50 (and, more specifically, fastening assembly 100 ) may be installed in a vertical orientation. The fastener assembly 100a, 100b may include a fastener 110a mounted in a fastener holder 350a, 350b. Fastening system 50 may further include a panel 300, which may be an exercise mat or a wall covering that includes fastener material. The fastener holders 350a, 350b can be mounted on a vertical wall surface or any other vertical surface and fastenably receive the panel 300 .

使用扣結件總成100之一方法可包含將第二扣結件110b接合至第一扣結件110a。將第二扣結件110b接合至第一扣結件110a可包含在界定於第一扣結件110a之複數個鉤420之各對鄰近鉤420之間的一對應鉤接納區域880內接納第二扣結件110b之複數個鉤420之一對應鉤420。將第二扣結件110b接合至第一扣結件110a可包含在界定於第一扣結件110a之複數個肋430之各對鄰近肋430之間的一對應肋接納區域980內接納第二扣結件110b之複數個肋430之一對應肋430。在一些態樣中,第二扣結件110b可為第一扣結件110a之一相同結構及第一扣結件110a之一鏡像結構之一者。One method of using the fastener assembly 100 may include engaging the second fastener element 110b to the first fastener element 110a. Engaging the second fastening member 110b to the first fastening member 110a may include receiving the second fastening member 110b within a pair of corresponding hook receiving areas 880 defined between each pair of adjacent hooks 420 of the plurality of hooks 420 of the first fastening member 110a. One of the plurality of hooks 420 of the fastening element 110 b corresponds to the hook 420 . Engaging the second fastening member 110b to the first fastening member 110a may include receiving the second fastening member 110b within a corresponding pair of rib receiving regions 980 defined between each pair of adjacent ribs 430 of the plurality of ribs 430 of the first fastening member 110a. One of the plurality of ribs 430 of the fastening element 110 b corresponds to the rib 430 . In some aspects, the second fastening component 110b can be one of the same structure as the first fastening component 110a and one of the mirror image structures of the first fastening component 110a.

方法可包含藉由第一扣結件110a之第一肋列435與第二扣結件110b之第一肋列435之間的配合接觸而密封第一扣結件110a與第二扣結件110b之間的一連接。方法可進一步包含藉由第一扣結件110a之第二肋列435與第二扣結件110b之第二肋列435之間的配合接觸而密封第一扣結件110a與第二扣結件110b之間的一連接。在一些態樣中,如圖31中展示,密封第一扣結件110a與第二扣結件110b之間的連接可包含藉由封閉配合扣結件110a、110b之肋430之間的一間隙3180而消除供一流體(包含(例如且非限制性)空氣、水或一容器(諸如容器80 (在圖1中展示))之內容物)在扣結件總成100之縱向方向403之任何部分處通過之任何路徑。更具體言之,密封扣結件110a、110b之間的連接可包含在間隙3180處產生一流體緊密密封。在一些態樣中,間隙3180處之流體緊密密封可為一防水緊密密封。在一些態樣中,間隙3180處之流體緊密密封可為一氣密密封。在一些態樣中,密封第一扣結件110a與第二扣結件110b之間的連接可包含阻擋或阻止流體沿著跨扣結件110之寬度W之多個密封線之此通過。此等密封線可出現在配合肋列435之間的各界面處,一個肋列435來自兩個配合扣結件110a、110b之各者。方法可包含限制第二扣結件110b在扣結件總成100之橫向方向104上相對於第一扣結件110a之移動。在一些態樣中,此移動可受第一扣結件110a之複數個鉤420與第二扣結件110b之複數個鉤420之間的干涉限制。在一些態樣中,此移動可受第一扣結件110a之複數個肋430與第二扣結件110b之複數個肋430之間的干涉限制。再者,在扣結件總成100之組裝期間,第二扣結件110b不需要在橫向方向404上相對於第一扣結件110a移動。實情係,即使在形成扣結件總成100之前,第二扣結件110b及第一扣結件110a仍可朝向彼此移動,如圖26中展示,且如展示扣結件總成100之其他圖中展示,而無扣結件110a、110b在橫向方向404上相對於彼此之任何移動。方法可包含限制第二扣結件110b在扣結件總成100之縱向方向103上相對於第一扣結件110a之移動,此亦可藉由扣結件110a、110b之配合鉤420或配合肋430之間的上文提及之干涉促進。The method may include sealing the first fastening member 110a and the second fastening member 110b by mating contact between the first rib row 435 of the first fastening member 110a and the first rib row 435 of the second fastening member 110b a connection between. The method may further comprise sealing the first fastening member 110a and the second fastening member by mating contact between the second row of ribs 435 of the first fastening member 110a and the second row of ribs 435 of the second fastening member 110b A connection between 110b. In some aspects, as shown in FIG. 31 , sealing the connection between the first fastening member 110a and the second fastening member 110b may include closing a gap between the ribs 430 of the mating fastening members 110a, 110b. 3180 to eliminate any gap in the longitudinal direction 403 of the fastener assembly 100 for a fluid (including, for example and without limitation, air, water, or the contents of a container, such as container 80 (shown in FIG. 1 )). Any path that passes through the section. More specifically, sealing the connection between fasteners 110a, 110b may include creating a fluid-tight seal at gap 3180 . In some aspects, the fluid-tight seal at gap 3180 can be a water-tight seal. In some aspects, the fluid tight seal at gap 3180 can be a hermetic seal. In some aspects, sealing the connection between the first fastening member 110a and the second fastening member 110b may include blocking or preventing the passage of fluid along a plurality of seal lines that span the width W of the fastening member 110 . These seal lines may occur at each interface between mating rib rows 435, one from each of the two mating fastening elements 110a, 110b. The method may include restricting movement of the second fastening member 110b relative to the first fastening member 110a in the lateral direction 104 of the fastener assembly 100 . In some aspects, this movement may be limited by interference between the hooks 420 of the first fastening member 110a and the hooks 420 of the second fastening member 110b. In some aspects, this movement may be limited by interference between the ribs 430 of the first fastening member 110a and the ribs 430 of the second fastening member 110b. Furthermore, during assembly of the fastener assembly 100 , the second fastener member 110 b does not need to move in the lateral direction 404 relative to the first fastener member 110 a. In fact, even before forming the fastening member assembly 100, the second fastening member 110b and the first fastening member 110a can still move toward each other, as shown in FIG. It is shown without any movement of the fastener elements 110a, 110b in the transverse direction 404 relative to each other. The method may include restricting movement of the second fastening member 110b relative to the first fastening member 110a in the longitudinal direction 103 of the fastening member assembly 100, which may also be accomplished by mating hooks 420 or mating hooks 420 of the fastening members 110a, 110b. The above-mentioned interference between ribs 430 is facilitated.

更具體言之,產生間隙3180處之流體緊密密封可包含使界定肋430之扣結件110之一部分(其可為肋430自身或界定肋接納區域980之扣結件110之一鄰近部分)之面向表面3110a、3110b在扣結件110a、110b之組裝期間彼此接觸。在一些態樣中,產生間隙3180處之流體緊密密封可包含使界定肋430之扣結件110之部分之面向表面3110a、3110b在扣結件110a、110b之組裝之後(且更具體言之,在扣結件110a、110b之配合鉤420之接合之後)保持彼此接觸。在一些態樣中,產生間隙3180處之流體緊密密封可包含使界定肋430之扣結件110之部分之面向表面3110a、3110b在扣結件110a、110b之組裝之後(且更具體言之,在扣結件110a、110b之配合鉤420之接合之後)保持彼此負載接觸(即,歸因於扣結件110a、110b之接合而在負載下接觸)。在一些態樣中,如展示,扣結件總成100之扣結件110a、110b可經構形以不在縱向方向403上或在橫向方向404上相對於彼此滑動。More specifically, creating a fluid-tight seal at gap 3180 may include making a portion of fastening member 110 that defines rib 430 (which may be rib 430 itself or an adjacent portion of fastening member 110 that defines rib receiving area 980) The facing surfaces 3110a, 3110b contact each other during assembly of the fasteners 110a, 110b. In some aspects, creating a fluid-tight seal at the gap 3180 can include causing the facing surfaces 3110a, 3110b of the portion of the fastener 110 that defines the rib 430 after assembly of the fasteners 110a, 110b (and, more specifically, After engagement of the mating hooks 420 of the fastening elements 110a, 110b) remain in contact with each other. In some aspects, creating a fluid-tight seal at the gap 3180 can include causing the facing surfaces 3110a, 3110b of the portion of the fastener 110 that defines the rib 430 after assembly of the fasteners 110a, 110b (and, more specifically, Following engagement of the mating hooks 420 of the fastening elements 110a, 110b) remain in loaded contact with each other (ie, contact under load due to engagement of the fastening elements 110a, 110b). In some aspects, as shown, the fasteners 110a, 110b of the fastener assembly 100 can be configured not to slide relative to each other in the longitudinal direction 403 or in the transverse direction 404 .

扣結件110、110a、110b之基底410、鉤420及肋430之各者可由各種聚合物樹脂之任一者形成,包含(例如且非限制性)低密度聚乙烯(LDPE)、線性低密度聚乙烯(LLDPE)、聚對苯二甲酸丁二醇酯(PBT)、聚醯胺(例如NYLON樹脂)或聚丙烯(PP)或任何其他材料。形成扣結件110a、110b之材料可係透明的,即,透明或實質上透明。Each of the base 410, hooks 420, and ribs 430 of the fasteners 110, 110a, 110b may be formed from any of a variety of polymeric resins, including, by way of example and without limitation, low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyamide (such as NYLON resin) or Polypropylene (PP) or any other material. The material forming the fastening elements 110a, 110b may be transparent, ie transparent or substantially transparent.

扣結件110可使用各種方法之任一者製造,包含在頒予Murasaki等人之美國專利第6,678,924號及/或頒予Fujisawa等人之美國專利第6,896,759號中揭示之該等方法,該等專利之各者之全文藉此以引用的方式併入。在本文中揭示之方法中,扣結件110可藉由一連續射出成型程序形成。在一些態樣中,扣結件110可在成型之後但在自晶粒移除之前快速地冷卻以便避免扣結件110在用於形成扣結件110之材料仍係溫暖之前變形。尤其當容器80亦由一塑膠樹脂或更具體言之,LDPE或任何相容樹脂形成時,扣結件110可經焊接至容器80 (在圖1中展示)。Fastener 110 may be fabricated using any of a variety of methods, including those disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,678,924 to Murasaki et al. and/or U.S. Patent No. 6,896,759 to Fujisawa et al., which The entire contents of each of the patents are hereby incorporated by reference. In the method disclosed herein, the fastening element 110 can be formed by a continuous injection molding process. In some aspects, the fastening element 110 may be cooled rapidly after forming but before removal from the die in order to avoid deformation of the fastening element 110 before the material used to form the fastening element 110 is still warm. Fastener 110 may be welded to container 80 (shown in FIG. 1 ), especially when container 80 is also formed from a plastic resin, or more specifically, LDPE or any compatible resin.

吾人應注意,除非另外具體陳述或除非在如所使用之本背景內容內理解,否則尤其諸如「可」、「可以」、「可能」或「能夠」之條件用語通常旨在傳達某些態樣包含(而其他態樣不包含)某些特徵、元件及/或步驟。因此,此條件用語通常不旨在暗示特徵、元件及/或步驟以一或多個特定態樣所需之任何方式或一或多個特定態樣一定包含用於在具有或不具有使用者輸入或提示之情況下決定在任何特定態樣中是否包含或待執行此等特徵、元件及/或步驟之邏輯。We should note that, unless specifically stated otherwise or unless understood within the context of the context as used, inter alia conditional terms such as "may", "may", "may" or "could" are generally intended to convey certain aspects Certain features, elements and/or steps are included (while other aspects are excluded). Accordingly, such conditional phrases are generally not intended to imply that the features, elements and/or steps are required in any manner in one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects are necessarily included for use with or without user input. The logic for determining whether such features, elements and/or steps are included or to be implemented in any particular aspect without prompting or prompting.

應強調,上述態樣僅係實施方案之可能實例,僅係為了清晰地理解本發明之原理而闡述。流程圖中之任何程序描述或方塊應理解為表示包含用於實施程序中之特定邏輯功能或步驟之一或多個可執行指令之模組、片段或程式碼之部分,且包含替代實施方案,其中功能可完全不包含或執行,可不以所展示或論述之順序執行,包含取決於所涉及功能性,實質上同時或以相反順序,如由本發明之合理地熟習此項技術者將理解。可對上述(若干)態樣作出許多變動及修改而不實質上脫離本發明之精神及原理。此外,本發明之範疇旨在涵蓋上文論述之全部元件、特徵及態樣之任何及全部組合及子組合。全部此等修改及變動旨在在本發明之範疇內包含於本文中,且對元件或步驟之個別態樣或組合之全部可能主張旨在由本發明支援。It should be emphasized that the above-mentioned aspects are only possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Any program description or block in the flowchart should be understood as representing a module, segment or part of program code including one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the program, and includes alternative implementations, Where functions may not be included or performed at all, may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order depending on the functionality involved, as will be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art herein. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described aspect(s) without materially departing from the spirit and principles of the invention. Furthermore, the scope of the invention is intended to cover any and all combinations and subcombinations of all the above-discussed elements, features and aspects. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the invention and all possible claims of individual versions or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the invention.

5:細節 50:扣結系統 60:儲存器件 61:配合表面 62:配合表面 63:第一側表面 64:第二側表面 65:面板 68:儲存腔 80:圍封殼/容器 83a:左側壁 83b:右側壁 85a:帽蓋 85b:帽蓋 88:開口 100:扣結件總成 100a:扣結件總成 100b:扣結件總成 110:扣結件 110a:扣結件 110b:扣結件 200a:扣結元件/扣結特徵件 200b:扣結元件/扣結特徵件 300:面板 301:外表面 302:內表面 303:第一側端 304:第二側端 305:第一縱向端 310:中心部分 350a:扣結件固持器 350b:扣結件固持器 355a:第一端 355b:第一端 356a:第二端 356b:第二端 403:前至後方向/縱向方向 404:左至右方向/側至側方向/橫向方向 405:第一端 406:第二端 410:基底 411:第一表面/頂表面 412:第二表面/頂表面 413:第一側端 414:第二側端 420:鉤元件/鉤 425:鉤列 430:肋元件/肋 435:肋列 450:橫向列 460:橫向列 470:圖案/肋-鉤-肋圖案 522a:橫向側 522b:橫向側 532a:橫向側 532b:橫向側 610:厚度 620:高度/總體鉤高度 630:高度 710:間隔件 805:垂直方向 820:雙鉤元件/單鉤元件 820a:扣結頂端 820b:扣結頂端 824:寬度 824a:寬度 824b:寬度 826:鉤元件高度 828:凹陷 840:鉤基底 842:側 847:角度 860:頂端延伸線 880:鉤接納區域 882:最小寬度 884:最大寬度 886:最小高度 888:最大高度 898:高度 924:最小寬度 928:最大寬度 930:肋元件 930a:頂端 935:倒角 940:肋基底 942:側 947:角度 980:肋接納區域 982:最小寬度 984:最大寬度 1130:脊 1180:槽 1570:肋-肋-鉤-肋-肋圖案 1650:間隔間距 1660:間隔間距 1750:交錯間距 1760:交錯間距 2070:圖案 2201:軸 3110a:表面 3110b:表面 3180:間隙 3220:總體總成高度 3310:寬度 3320:間隔件間隙 H:總體高度 H1:高度 H2:高度 L:長度 R1:半徑 R2:半徑 R3:全半徑 R4:全半徑 W:寬度 5: Details 50: Knot system 60: storage device 61: Mating surface 62: Mating surface 63: first side surface 64: second side surface 65: panel 68: storage cavity 80: enclosure/container 83a: left side wall 83b: Right wall 85a: cap 85b: cap 88: opening 100: Fastener assembly 100a: Fastener assembly 100b: Buckle assembly 110: Fasteners 110a: fastening parts 110b: fastening parts 200a: Knot elements/knot features 200b: Knot elements/knot features 300: panel 301: outer surface 302: inner surface 303: first side end 304: second side end 305: first longitudinal end 310: central part 350a: Fastener holder 350b: Fastener holder 355a: first end 355b: first end 356a: second end 356b: second end 403: front to back direction/portrait direction 404: left to right direction/side to side direction/landscape direction 405: first end 406: second end 410: base 411: first surface/top surface 412: second surface/top surface 413: first side end 414: second side end 420: hook element / hook 425: hook row 430: rib element/rib 435: rib row 450: horizontal column 460: horizontal column 470: Pattern/Rib-Hook-Rib Pattern 522a: lateral side 522b: Lateral side 532a: lateral side 532b: Lateral side 610: Thickness 620: height/overall hook height 630: height 710: spacer 805: vertical direction 820: double hook element/single hook element 820a: Knot top 820b: Knot top 824: width 824a: width 824b: width 826: Hook element height 828: sunken 840: hook base 842: side 847: Angle 860: top extension line 880: Hook receiving area 882: minimum width 884: maximum width 886: minimum height 888: maximum height 898:height 924: minimum width 928: maximum width 930: rib element 930a: top 935: Chamfer 940: Rib base 942: side 947: Angle 980: Rib receiving area 982: minimum width 984: maximum width 1130: Ridge 1180: slot 1570: Rib-rib-hook-rib-rib pattern 1650: interval spacing 1660: interval spacing 1750: Staggered spacing 1760: Staggered Spacing 2070: pattern 2201: Shaft 3110a: surface 3110b: surface 3180: Clearance 3220: Overall Assembly Height 3310: width 3320: spacer clearance H: overall height H1: height H2: height L: Length R1: Radius R2: Radius R3: full radius R4: full radius W: width

併入本說明書中且構成本說明書之一部分之隨附圖式繪示本發明之若干態樣且與描述一起用於解釋本發明之各種原理。圖式不需要按比例繪製。為了一致性及清晰起見,可藉由匹配元件符號而指定貫穿圖之對應特徵及組件。The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the various principles of the invention. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For consistency and clarity, corresponding features and components may be designated throughout the drawings by matching element symbols.

圖1係根據本發明之一個態樣之包含界定至少部分與一扣結件總成接合之兩個配合表面之一袋子之一扣結系統之一俯視立體圖。 圖2係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一俯視立體圖。 圖3係根據本發明之另一態樣之固定一車輛之一車頂蓋之包含圖2之扣結件總成之一扣結系統之一俯視立體圖。 圖4A係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖。 圖4B係圖4A之扣結件之一第二側視俯視立體圖。 圖4C係圖4A之扣結件之一第三側視俯視立體圖。 圖5係自圖4B之細節5獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一詳細側視俯視立體圖。 圖6係圖4A之扣結件之一側視圖。 圖7係圖4A之扣結件之一端視圖或正視圖。 圖8A係沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個雙鉤元件。 圖8B係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個雙鉤元件。 圖8C係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個雙鉤元件。 圖8D係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個單鉤元件。 圖8E係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個單鉤元件。 圖8F係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線8-8獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖,其中鉤列包含複數個雙鉤元件。 圖9A係沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個實質上梯形肋元件。 圖9B係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個實質上矩形肋元件。 圖9C係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個梯形肋元件。 圖9D係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個實質上梯形及倒角肋元件。 圖9E係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個三角形肋元件。 圖9F係根據本發明之另一態樣之沿著圖7之線9-9獲取的圖4A之扣結件之一肋列之一側視圖,其中肋列包含複數個實質上修圓或倒圓肋元件。 圖10係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列在扣結件之橫向及縱向方向兩者上與圖9D之實質上梯形及倒角肋元件之列交替。 圖11係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列在扣結件之橫向及縱向方向兩者上與實質上梯形及實質上矩形及脊狀肋元件之列交替。 圖12係圖11之扣結件之一側視圖。 圖13係圖11之扣結件之一端視圖或正視圖。 圖14係包含圖11之扣結件之兩個配合例項之一扣結件總成之一側視立體圖。 圖15係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖16係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8E之單鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖17係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖18係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9B之實質上矩形肋元件之列交替。 圖19係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖20係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖21係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖22係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圓形鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖23係根據本發明之另一態樣的圖1之扣結件總成之一扣結件之一側視俯視立體圖,其中圖8A之雙鉤元件之列與圖9A之實質上梯形肋元件之列交替。 圖24係圖23之扣結件之一側視圖。 圖25係圖23之扣結件之一端視圖或正視圖。 圖26係包含圖4A至圖4C之扣結件之兩個配合例項之一扣結件總成之一側視立體圖。 圖27係沿著圖26之線27-27獲取的圖26之扣結件總成之扣結件之兩個配合例項之各者之一鉤列之一橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成處於一未組裝狀況中。 圖28係沿著圖26之線27-27獲取的圖26之扣結件總成之鉤列之一橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成處於一組裝狀況中。 圖29係沿著圖26之線29-29獲取的圖26之扣結件總成之扣結件之兩個配合例項之各者之一肋列之一橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成處於一未組裝狀況中。 圖30係沿著圖26之線29-29獲取的圖26之扣結件總成之肋列之一橫截面視圖且其中扣結件總成處於一接近組裝狀況中。 圖31係處於一未組裝狀況中的圖26之扣結件總成之一側視圖。 圖32係處於一組裝狀況中的圖26之扣結件總成之一側視圖。 圖33係處於組裝狀況中的圖26之扣結件總成之一端視圖或正視圖。 1 is a top perspective view of a fastening system for a bag including a bag defining two mating surfaces at least partially engaged with a fastener assembly according to an aspect of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a top perspective view of the fastener assembly of Fig. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. 3 is a top perspective view of a fastening system including the fastening assembly of FIG. 2 for securing a roof cover of a vehicle according to another aspect of the present invention. FIG. 4A is a side top perspective view of one of the fastening components of the fastening component assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention. Fig. 4B is a second side top perspective view of one of the fastening elements of Fig. 4A. Fig. 4C is a third side top perspective view of one of the fastening elements of Fig. 4A. FIG. 5 is a detailed side top perspective view of the fastener of FIG. 4A obtained from detail 5 of FIG. 4B . Fig. 6 is a side view of the fastener in Fig. 4A. Figure 7 is an end or front view of the fastener of Figure 4A. 8A is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of double hook elements. 8B is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of double hook elements. 8C is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of double hook elements. 8D is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of single hook elements. 8E is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of single hook elements. 8F is a cross-sectional view of a row of hooks of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of hooks includes a plurality of double hook elements. 9A is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of substantially trapezoidal rib elements. 9B is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of substantially rectangular rib elements. 9C is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of trapezoidal rib elements. 9D is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of substantially trapezoidal and chamfered corners rib element. 9E is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of triangular rib elements. 9F is a side view of a rib row of the fastener of FIG. 4A taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rib row includes a plurality of substantially rounded or inverted ribs; Round rib element. Fig. 10 is a side-view top perspective view of a fastening part of the fastening part assembly of Fig. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the double hook elements of Fig. 8A are arranged on both sides of the fastening part in the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction These alternate with the columns of substantially trapezoidal and chamfered rib elements of Figure 9D. Fig. 11 is a side view top perspective view of a fastening part of the fastening part assembly of Fig. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the double hook elements of Fig. 8A are arranged on both sides of the fastening part in the transverse direction and the longitudinal direction These alternate with columns of substantially trapezoidal and substantially rectangular and ridged rib elements. Fig. 12 is a side view of the fastener in Fig. 11. Figure 13 is an end or front view of the fastener of Figure 11. Fig. 14 is a side perspective view of a fastener assembly including two matching examples of the fastener of Fig. 11 . 15 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of double hook elements of FIG. 8A is aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. 16 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of single hook elements of FIG. 8E is aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A The columns alternate. 17 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rows of double hook elements of FIG. 8A are aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. 18 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rows of double hook elements of FIG. 8A are aligned with the substantially rectangular rib elements of FIG. 9B Columns alternate. 19 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rows of double hook elements of FIG. 8A are aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. 20 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rows of double hook elements of FIG. 8A are aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. 21 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of double hook elements of FIG. 8A is aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. 22 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the rows of circular hook elements are aligned with the rows of substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A alternately. 23 is a side top perspective view of a fastener element of the fastener assembly of FIG. 1 according to another aspect of the present invention, wherein the row of double hook elements of FIG. 8A is aligned with the substantially trapezoidal rib elements of FIG. 9A Columns alternate. Fig. 24 is a side view of the fastener of Fig. 23. Figure 25 is an end or front view of the fastener of Figure 23. FIG. 26 is a side perspective view of a fastener assembly including two matching examples of the fasteners of FIGS. 4A to 4C . 27 is a cross-sectional view of one of the hook rows of each of the two mating instances of the fastener of the fastener assembly of FIG. 26 taken along line 27-27 of FIG. into an unassembled condition. 28 is a cross-sectional view of the row of hooks of the fastener assembly of FIG. 26 taken along line 27-27 of FIG. 26 and wherein the fastener assembly is in an assembled condition. 29 is a cross-sectional view of a rib row of each of the two mating instances of the fastener of the fastener assembly of FIG. 26 taken along line 29-29 of FIG. 26 and wherein the fastener assembly into an unassembled condition. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the rib row of the fastener assembly of FIG. 26 taken along line 29-29 of FIG. 26 and wherein the fastener assembly is in a nearly assembled condition. Figure 31 is a side view of the fastener assembly of Figure 26 in an unassembled condition. Figure 32 is a side view of the fastener assembly of Figure 26 in an assembled condition. Figure 33 is an end or front view of the fastener assembly of Figure 26 in an assembled condition.

110:扣結件 110: Fasteners

403:前至後方向/縱向方向 403: front to back direction/portrait direction

404:左至右方向/側至側方向/橫向方向 404: left to right direction/side to side direction/landscape direction

405:第一端 405: first end

406:第二端 406: second end

410:基底 410: base

411:第一表面/頂表面 411: first surface/top surface

413:第一側端 413: first side end

414:第二側端 414: second side end

420:鉤元件/鉤 420: hook element / hook

425:鉤列 425: hook column

430:肋元件/肋 430: rib element/rib

435:肋列 435: rib row

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一種扣結件總成,其包括: 一第一扣結件;及 一第二扣結件,其經構形以面向該第一扣結件且與該第一扣結件接合,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包括: 一基底; 複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤界定一縱向鉤列,該縱向鉤列之鄰近鉤相隔開達在該等鄰近鉤之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距且在其間界定一鉤接納區域;及 複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋界定兩個縱向肋列,該兩個縱向肋列之各者之鄰近肋相隔開達在該等各自鄰近肋之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距且在其間界定一肋接納區域,該縱向鉤列在一橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間; 其中: 界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的各鉤接納區域經定大小以接納該第二扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤,且界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的各肋接納區域經定大小以接納該第二扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋;且 該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤接合,且該第二扣結件之該複數個肋經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個肋接合。 A fastener assembly comprising: a first fastening member; and A second fastening member configured to face and engage with the first fastening member, each of the first fastening member and the second fastening member comprising: a base; A plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks defining a longitudinal row of adjacent hooks spaced apart by an interval measured between the centerlines of the adjacent hooks and between define a hook acceptance area; and A plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs defining two longitudinal rib rows, the adjacent ribs of each of the two longitudinal rib rows being spaced apart as measured between the centerlines of the respective adjacent ribs and defining a rib receiving area therebetween, the longitudinal hook row is positioned between the two longitudinal rib rows in a transverse direction; in: Each hook-receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member is sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of the second fastening member, and is defined in the first fastening member. each rib receiving area between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of a fastener element is sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of ribs of the second fastener element; and The plurality of hooks of the second fastener are configured to engage with the plurality of hooks of the first fastener, and the plurality of ribs of the second fastener are configured to engage with the first fastener The plurality of ribs of the joint are engaged. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之一肋之一面向表面接觸界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的一肋接納區域之一面向表面。The fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein one of the ribs of the plurality of ribs of the second fastener member is in contact with a surface of each pair of adjacent ribs defined on the plurality of ribs of the first fastener member One of the rib receiving regions faces the surface. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中該複數個鉤之各鉤界定當沿著該扣結件之一垂直方向自上方觀察該扣結件時面向至少一個方向之一底切。The fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein each hook of the plurality of hooks defines an undercut facing at least one direction when the fastener is viewed from above along a vertical direction of the fastener. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中當沿著該扣結件之該橫向方向觀察時,該複數個肋之各肋界定一實質上多邊形形狀。The fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein each rib of the plurality of ribs defines a substantially polygonal shape when viewed along the transverse direction of the fastener. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中由該縱向鉤列之該扣結件在該橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間界定的一肋-鉤-肋圖案在該扣結件之該橫向方向作為一重複圖案重複至少一次。The fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein a rib-hook-rib pattern defined by the fastener of the longitudinal row of hooks positioned between the two longitudinal rows of ribs in the transverse direction is formed on the fastener The transverse direction is repeated at least once as a repeating pattern. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中一共同縱向肋列由該肋-鉤-肋圖案及該重複圖案之各者共用。The fastener assembly of claim 1, wherein a common longitudinal rib row is shared by each of the rib-hook-rib pattern and the repeating pattern. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其中該複數個鉤之各者之一寬度及該複數個肋之各者之一寬度之一者小於或等於0.50毫米。The fastener assembly according to claim 1, wherein one of the width of each of the plurality of hooks and the width of each of the plurality of ribs is less than or equal to 0.50 mm. 如請求項1之扣結件總成,其進一步界定等於或小於約2.0毫米之一總體總成高度。The fastener assembly of claim 1, further defining an overall assembly height equal to or less than about 2.0 millimeters. 一種扣結件,其包括: 一基底; 複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個鉤界定一縱向鉤列,該縱向鉤列之鄰近鉤相隔開達在該等鄰近鉤之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距,該等鄰近鉤在其間界定一鉤接納區域,該鉤接納區域經定大小以接納另一扣結件之複數個鉤之一對應鉤;及 複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸,該複數個肋界定兩個縱向肋列,該兩個縱向肋列之各者之鄰近肋相隔開達在該等鄰近肋之中心線之間量測的一間隔間距,該等鄰近肋在其間界定一肋接納區域,該縱向鉤列在一橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間,該肋接納區域經定大小以接納該另一扣結件之複數個肋之一對應肋。 A buckle, comprising: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base, the plurality of hooks defining a longitudinal row of adjacent hooks spaced apart by an interval measured between the centerlines of the adjacent hooks, the adjacent hooks define therebetween a hook receiving area sized to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of hooks of the other fastening element; and A plurality of ribs extending from the base, the plurality of ribs defining two longitudinal rows of ribs, the adjacent ribs of each of which are spaced apart by a distance measured between the centerlines of the adjacent ribs a spaced interval between which the adjacent ribs define a rib receiving area, the longitudinal hook row positioned between the two longitudinal rib rows in a transverse direction, the rib receiving area being sized to receive the other fastening member One of the plurality of ribs corresponds to the rib. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中該複數個肋經定大小以接納於由該另一扣結件界定之複數個肋接納區域內,如沿著該橫向方向觀察之該複數個肋接納區域之各者之一形狀係該複數個肋之一對應肋之一形狀的一倒置。The fastener assembly of claim 9, wherein the plurality of ribs are sized to be received within a plurality of rib receiving areas defined by the other fastener member, such as the plurality of ribs viewed along the transverse direction A shape of each of the receiving regions is an inversion of a shape of a corresponding rib of one of the plurality of ribs. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中由該縱向鉤列之該扣結件在該橫向方向定位於該兩個縱向肋列之間界定的一肋-鉤-肋圖案在該扣結件之該橫向方向作為一重複圖案重複至少一次。The fastener assembly according to claim 9, wherein a rib-hook-rib pattern defined by the fastener of the longitudinal row of hooks positioned between the two longitudinal rows of ribs in the transverse direction is formed on the fastener The transverse direction is repeated at least once as a repeating pattern. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中該兩個縱向肋列界定一第一肋列及一第二肋列,該扣結件進一步包括一第三肋列,該第三肋列在該扣結件之該橫向方向自該第一肋列及該第二肋列之各者偏移。The fastener assembly of claim 9, wherein the two longitudinal rib rows define a first rib row and a second rib row, the fastener further includes a third rib row, and the third rib row is located between the The transverse direction of the fastener is offset from each of the first rib row and the second rib row. 如請求項12之扣結件總成,其中該第三肋列中之至少一個肋之一中心線在該扣結件之一縱向方向自該第一肋列中之一肋之一中心線偏移達一交錯間距,該交錯間距不同於該間隔間距或其之一倍數。The fastener assembly according to claim 12, wherein a centerline of at least one rib in the third rib row is offset from a centerline of a rib in the first rib row in a longitudinal direction of the fastener Moving to an stagger pitch that is different from the spacing pitch or a multiple thereof. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中該鉤列係一第一鉤列,該扣結件進一步包括一第二鉤列,該第二鉤列在該扣結件之該橫向方向自該第一鉤列、該第一肋列及該第二肋列之各者偏移。The fastening component assembly of claim 9, wherein the hook row is a first hook row, and the fastening component further includes a second hook row, and the second hook row extends from the fastening component in the lateral direction of the fastening component. Each of the first row of hooks, the first row of ribs and the second row of ribs is offset. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中該扣結件由一塑膠樹脂單片地形成。The fastening component assembly according to claim 9, wherein the fastening component is formed of a single piece of plastic resin. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中各肋界定一平坦面向表面,該面向表面與該扣結件之該橫向方向對準。The fastener assembly of claim 9, wherein each rib defines a flat facing surface aligned with the transverse direction of the fastener. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其中該兩個縱向肋列之至少一個肋列之各肋之一頂端界定一脊,該脊在該扣結件之該橫向方向的一厚度小於該類在該橫向方向的一厚度,該至少一個肋列之鄰近肋在其間界定一肋接納區域,界定於該等鄰近肋之間的該肋接納區域在其中界定一槽以接納該另一扣結件之一對應肋之一脊。The fastener assembly of claim 9, wherein a top end of each rib of at least one of the two longitudinal rib rows defines a ridge, and a thickness of the ridge in the transverse direction of the fastener is smaller than that of the type In a thickness in the transverse direction, adjacent ribs of the at least one row of ribs define therebetween a rib receiving area, the rib receiving area defined between the adjacent ribs defines a slot therein for receiving the other fastener One corresponds to one of the ribs. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其進一步界定等於或小於約1.0毫米之一總體扣結件高度。The fastener assembly of claim 9, further defining an overall fastener height equal to or less than about 1.0 mm. 如請求項9之扣結件總成,其進一步界定等於或小於約30毫米之一總體扣結件寬度。The fastener assembly of claim 9, further defining an overall fastener width equal to or less than about 30 millimeters. 一種方法,其包括: 使用一組裝力將一第二扣結件接合至一第一扣結件以形成一扣結件總成,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包括: 一基底; 複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸;及 複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸; 其中將該第二扣結件接合至該第一扣結件包括: 在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的一對應鉤接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤之一鉤;及 在界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的一對應肋接納區域內接納該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之一肋。 A method comprising: Joining a second fastener to a first fastener using an assembly force to form a fastener assembly, each of the first fastener and the second fastener comprising: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base; Wherein coupling the second fastening member to the first fastening member comprises: receiving a hook of the plurality of hooks of the second fastening member within a corresponding hook receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member; and A rib of the plurality of ribs of the second fastener member is received in a corresponding rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastener member. 如請求項20之方法,其進一步包括密封該第一扣結件與該第二扣結件之間的一連接以防止一流體在其間通過。The method of claim 20, further comprising sealing a connection between the first fastening member and the second fastening member to prevent passage of a fluid therebetween. 如請求項20之方法,其進一步包括: 將該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤之該鉤與界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的該對應鉤接納區域接合;及 將界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的該對應肋接納區域之一面向表面與該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之該肋之一面向表面接觸。 The method of claim 20, further comprising: engaging the hook of the plurality of hooks of the second fastening member with the corresponding hook receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member; and connecting a facing surface of the corresponding rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastening member with a facing surface of the rib of the plurality of ribs of the second fastening member touch. 如請求項22之方法,其進一步包括: 在將該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤之該鉤與界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤之各對鄰近鉤之間的該對應鉤接納區域接合,且移除該組裝力之後維持該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之該肋之該面向表面與界定於該第一扣結件之該複數個肋之各對鄰近肋之間的該對應肋接納區域之該面向表面之間的接觸。 The method of claim 22, further comprising: Engaging the hook of the plurality of hooks of the second fastening member with the corresponding hook receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent hooks of the plurality of hooks of the first fastening member, and removing the assembly The facing surface of the rib of the plurality of ribs of the second fastening member and the corresponding rib receiving area defined between each pair of adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs of the first fastening member are maintained after force. Contact between facing surfaces. 如請求項20之方法,其進一步包括: 藉由以下之至少一者限制該第二扣結件相對於該第一扣結件在該扣結件總成之一橫向方向的移動: 該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤與該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤之間的干涉;及 該第一扣結件之該複數個肋與該第二扣結件之該複數個肋之間的干涉。 The method of claim 20, further comprising: Movement of the second fastening member relative to the first fastening member in a lateral direction of the fastening member assembly is restricted by at least one of the following: interference between the hooks of the first fastening element and the hooks of the second fastening element; and Interference between the plurality of ribs of the first fastening component and the plurality of ribs of the second fastening component. 一種扣結件總成,其包括: 一第一扣結件;及 一第二扣結件,其經構形以面向該第一扣結件且與該第一扣結件接合,該第一扣結件及該第二扣結件之各者包括: 一基底; 複數個鉤,其等自該基底延伸;及 複數個肋,其等自該基底延伸; 其中該第二扣結件之該複數個鉤經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個鉤接合,且該第二扣結件之該複數個肋經構形以與該第一扣結件之該複數個肋接合。 A fastener assembly comprising: a first fastening member; and a second fastening member configured to face and engage with the first fastening member, each of the first fastening member and the second fastening member comprising: a base; a plurality of hooks extending from the base; and a plurality of ribs extending from the base; wherein the plurality of hooks of the second fastener are configured to engage with the plurality of hooks of the first fastener, and the plurality of ribs of the second fastener are configured to engage with the first fastener The plurality of ribs of the fastener are engaged.
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