TWI805130B - Buckle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-piece resilient buckle. The invention includes in sequence a first end portion, a first hook portion, a connecting arm, a second hook portion and a second end portion. Two twisted portion between the first end portion and the connecting arm. The buckle includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface opposite to the first flat surface, both of them extending throughout the entire length of the buckle from the first end portion to the second end portion. The first and the second flat surfaces are deflected by the twisted portion to impart the first end portion and the second end portion with resilience. In light of the deformability of the first hook portion and the second hook portion, the buckle herein can be easily triggered to open up two entry port, through which keys or rings may be introduced or removed, by a simple press on the first end portion and the second end portion. The invention is of high durability and versatility accordingly.

Description

Buckle

The present invention relates to a buckle, especially an elastic and integrally formed buckle, which is suitable for conveniently and stably holding a large number of buckle rings or keys and other items, and is also suitable for hanging on belts, clothes, bags, etc. bag or jewelry.

Most people have several keys with different functions on their body, including the key of the residence door, the key of the house door, the key of the car, the key of the company, etc., and for the convenience of accessing and storing the keys, most The public will use a key ring to set several keys together to take advantage of them.

Generally, the common key ring-shaped hanging and carrying buckle usually has a circular frame-shaped body, a notch-shaped insertion opening is set on one side, and a threaded section is set on the upper part of the C-shaped opening for matching. A buckle directly locks and closes the hanging gap, forming a complete buckle shape, enabling safe hanging use; and for the design of the hanging gap of the body, there is also a professional cooperation with a spring and a A rod-shaped dial is extended to facilitate the movement of the rod to close the C-shaped buckle body, so that it can be conveniently and easily hung on belts, clothes, bags, accessories or fixed rings. It is used for hanging and positioning, and the bottom of the main body is extended with a rope or ring body, which can be used for hanging and collecting keys or accessories to carry with you. With a similar hanging buckle design, there are many related accessories for its overall structure Therefore, the assembly technology often requires skilled technical manpower, and it takes a lot of assembly man-hours, which makes the entire manufacturing cost unable to be properly reduced due to mass production. Wide-faced pendants such as belts are obviously not suitable because of the limitation of the width of the gap, that is, they cannot be directly hung on the belt, so their use is also relatively limited. buckle used, its In fact, for modern people, it is an irreplaceable necessity because of its convenient carrying and convenient storage.

In order to meet the above-mentioned industrial needs, the inventors of this case worked hard to carry out research and development, and thus obtained the invention applied for in this case. The present invention relates to an integrated buckle for holding and storing items such as buckles or keys, especially an elastic and integrally formed buckle, which is suitable for conveniently and stably holding a large number of items such as buckles or keys , also suitable for hanging on belts, clothing, bags or accessories.

Therefore, the present invention provides a buckle system integrally formed and elastic body, which is sequentially connected by a first end to form a first hook portion, a connecting arm and a second hook portion, and ends at a first end Two ends, the main body has a substantially constant thickness along its extending direction, the main body includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface, which respectively extend from the first end to the second end along the length of the main body The second end, and the second flat surface is opposite to the first flat surface; wherein the first and second ends are respectively approaching the connecting arm, so that the first end, the first hook A first accommodating space is formed between the part and the connecting arm, and a second accommodating space is formed between the second end, the second hook part and the connecting arm; and wherein the first end and the connecting arm Two torsion parts are formed between the connecting arms, and the directions of the first and second flat surfaces are changed through the torsion parts, so that the second flat surface faces the second accommodating space.

The present invention changes the direction of the first and second flat surfaces through the torsion part, so that both the first and second ends have elasticity, and the first and second ends can be utilized after the user simply applies force to the first and second ends respectively. The deformation of the second hook part separates the first and second end parts from the connecting arm respectively to form two sleeve inlets. In addition to taking into account durability and convenience, it is more flexible in use and is suitable for convenient and stable use. It can hold a large number of items such as buckles or keys, and can also be suitable for hanging on belts, clothes, bags or accessories, and the present invention is formed by bending and forming an integrally formed and elastic body without any The auxiliary positioning accessories can be used easily, and have the purposes of simple manufacture, light and practical use.

In a preferred form, the two torsion parts are respectively close to the first and second end parts, And take the extension direction as the axis, rotate around the axis to form a twist angle, and the twist angle is 90 degrees.

In another preferred aspect, the second flat surface located between the twisted portion and the first end portion faces the first accommodating space.

In a preferred form, the first end part is integrally formed with a first extension part towards the first accommodating space, and the first extension part is bent upwards from the first end part and ends at the first accommodating space. The end of the extension part is abutted against one of the twisted parts.

In a preferred aspect, the second end part is integrally formed with a second extension part toward the first accommodating space.

In a preferred aspect, the second extension portion is formed with at least one arc segment approaching the connecting arm or the first end portion.

In a preferred aspect, a portion of the second extension portion abuts against the connecting arm or the first end portion.

In a preferred aspect, a portion of the second extension portion abuts against the connecting arm or the first end portion.

In a preferred aspect, the second flat surfaces at the first end and the second end respectively abut against opposite surfaces of the connecting arm.

In a preferred aspect, the twisting directions of the two twisted parts are opposite.

G: Gravity direction

S: Extension direction

T: Thickness

W: width

1: Buckle

10: Ontology

101: The first flat surface

102: second flat surface

103: first end

104: second end

105: first side

106: second side

107: The first storage space

108: The second storage space

11: The first hook part

12: Connecting arm

13: Second hook part

15: torsion part

16: The first extension

161: end

17: Second extension

21: belt

22: Buckle

Figure 1 is a structural perspective view of the first embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of the first embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the first embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the use state of the first embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a structural schematic view of the second embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the use state of the second embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a structural schematic view of the third embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a structural schematic view of the fourth embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Figure 9 is a structural schematic view of the fifth embodiment of the buckle in the present invention.

Figure 10 is a structural schematic view of the sixth embodiment of the buckle of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a structural schematic view of the seventh embodiment of the buckle of the present invention.

Unless otherwise specified, the following terms used in the specification and claims of this application have the definitions given below. Please note that the singular term "one" used in the description of this application and the scope of the patent application is intended to cover one and more than one item, such as at least one, at least two or at least three, and does not mean only having A single contained matter. In addition, open conjunctions such as "comprising" and "having" used in the scope of the patent application indicate that in the combination of elements or components described in the claims, other components or components not specified in the claims are not excluded. It should also be noted that the term "or" generally includes "and/or" unless the content clearly indicates otherwise. The term "about" or "substantially" used in the description of this application and the claims is used to modify any error that can be slightly changed, but such a slight change will not change its essence.

1 to 3 are structural diagrams of the first embodiment of the present invention, showing that the buckle 1 has a body 10 made of elastic material. The term "elasticity" used in this case means that it will be deformed when it is stressed but will not be substantially broken or damaged, and it can substantially return to its original shape after no longer being stressed. Materials with appropriate elasticity include but are not limited to plastics, metals, etc. . In a preferred specific example, the elastic material includes metal wires such as stainless steel, brass, zinc alloy, etc., more preferably, the metal wire has a substantially constant thickness along its extending direction S and a substantially rectangular cross-section, The main body 10 includes a first flat surface 101 and a second flat surface 102 opposite in thickness, and a first end portion 103 and a second end portion 104 opposite in the extending direction S, and form a thickness and connect the above-mentioned Flat surface 101, 102 and each end The first and second side surfaces 105 and 106 of the parts 103 and 104, the first and second flat surfaces 101 and 102 respectively extend along the length of the body from the first end 103 to the second end 104, and The width W of the first and second flat surfaces 101 , 102 is greater than the thickness T of the main body 10 ; wherein, the main body 10 can be made through conventional metal die-casting, forging and electroplating processes. The body 10 is integrally formed, which means it is processed by a single wire.

The present invention utilizes the above-mentioned body 10 to form a first hook portion 11, a connecting arm 12, and a second hook portion 13 that are sequentially connected to the first end portion 103, and terminate at a second end portion 104. 1. The second end portions 103, 104 are respectively approaching the connecting arm 12, so that the first accommodating space 107 is formed between the first end portion 103, the first hook portion 11 and the connecting arm 12, and A second accommodating space 108 is defined between the second end portion 104 , the second hook portion 13 and the connecting arm 12 .

Two torsion portions 15 are formed between the first end portion 103 and the connecting arm 12, and the directions of the first and second flat surfaces 101, 102 are changed through the torsion portions 15, so that the second flat surface 102 faces The second accommodating space 108; in the first embodiment shown in the figure, the two torsion parts 15 are respectively close to the first and second end parts 103 and 104, and take the extension direction S as the axis to surround Rotate along the axis to form a twist angle, the twist angle is 90 degrees, so that the second flat surface 102 at the first end 103 first faces the first accommodating space 107, and the first flat surface 101 towards the outside, continuing through the twisted portion 15, the first and second flat surfaces 101, 102 change direction, which extend parallel to the extending direction S to the first hook portion 11, and with the first side surface 105 faces the first accommodating space 107, and then extends to the connecting arm 12 via another torsion portion 15, the first and second flat surfaces 101, 102 change direction again and return to the original direction, That is to say, it is turned from the other twisted portion 15 so that the second flat surface 102 faces inward and sequentially passes through the connecting arm 12 , the second hook portion 13 and the second end portion 104 to jointly enclose the second accommodating space 108, and the first flat surface 101 faces outward.

In the buckle body 10 of the present invention, the first hook part 11 formed by extending the first and second flat surfaces 101 and 102 in the extending direction S makes the first and second side surfaces 105 of the first hook part 11 , 106 are parallel to the direction of gravity G, so that the first hook part 11 can retain the original body The strength and load-bearing capacity are suitable for buckling of belts, clothing, bags or accessories, and the first and second flat surfaces 101, 102 change their direction after passing through the torsion part 15, so that the first and second ends The parts 103, 104 have elasticity, so that the second flat surface 102 faces the second accommodating space 108, and the first flat surface 101 faces outward as a force application surface, so that the fastener maintains its original strength and load-bearing capacity. , change the direction of the first and second flat surfaces 101, 102 at the first and second ends 103, 104 via the torsion portion 15, so that the hard body turns into an elastic structure; when a force is applied to the first flat surface 101 when the first and second end parts 103 and 104 are respectively moved toward the outside of the first and second accommodating spaces 107 and 108, the first and second hook parts 11 and 13 are respectively deformed to allow the first and second hook parts to The two ends 103, 104 change positions and are away from the connecting arm 12 respectively, please refer to Fig. 4 at the same time, so that the originally closed first and second accommodating spaces 107, 108 are opened to produce belts and clothing suitable for sheathing. , bags or jewelry and keys or buckles and other items set the entrance. When the first and second ends 103 and 104 are no longer under force, because the body 10 has elasticity, the first and second ends 103 and 104 return to their original positions. At this time, the first and second accommodating spaces 107 and 108 are closed again to prevent the belts, clothes, bags or accessories and keys or buckles that have been put in from being separated. The direction of gravity G referred to in the above description refers to the direction of gravity that the first and second hooks 11, 13 are subjected to when holding other articles, and when the buckle body 10 is placed in the manner of the second protrusion and the third figure In the state shown, the gravitational direction G is directed downward.

In the first embodiment shown in the figure, the first end 103 is abutted against the first flat surface 101 at the second end 104, so that the first accommodating space 107 forms a closed state, and the The second flat surface 102 at the second end 104 abuts against the connecting arm 12, so that the second accommodating space 108 forms a closed state; as in the second embodiment shown in Fig. 5, the first The end portion 103 is integrally formed with a first extension portion 16 towards the outside of the first accommodating space 107, and the first extension portion 16 is bent upward from the first end portion 103 and ends at the end of the first extension portion 16. 161, and the end 161 is abutted against one of the torsion parts 15, the strength of the first end 103 can be increased by using the first extension part 16, and the bending structure of the first extension part 16 can The shape is more convenient for the user to apply force, and the bent configuration has a certain radian, which is more convenient for the insertion of other items (such as belts, clothes, accessories, bags or buckles, etc.).

As shown in the schematic view of the use state in Figure 6, the user can use the first hook part 11 to hang on the belt, clothing, bag or accessories. This embodiment takes the belt 21 as an example, which can be attached in two ways. Set on the belt 21. One is to directly insert one end of the belt 21 into the first accommodating space 107, and move the buckle 1 of the present invention to a suitable position of the belt 21; the other is to form a sleeve between the first end 103 and the connecting arm 12 The entrance is inserted along the side of the belt 21 , and the bent configuration of the first extension 16 is used to facilitate the insertion of the belt 21 , so that the belt 21 falls into the first accommodating space 107 . It can be seen from the above that the operation of the buckle 1 of the present invention is very simple, and the corresponding method can be selected according to different situations. And this second hook portion 13 then can be used for holding a large number of clasps 22 or keys and other articles. In the first accommodating space 107 , another set of inlets formed by the second end portion 104 and the connecting arm 12 can fall into the second accommodating space 108 .

7 to 10 show third to sixth embodiments of the present invention, which show various variations of the present invention. In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 7 , the first extension portion 16 is formed by integrally extending the first end portion 103 toward the first accommodating space 107 , and moves backward along the connecting arm 12 . The second end portion 104 forms a bent section. In the fourth embodiment shown in Fig. 8, the second end portion 104 is integrally formed with a second extension portion 17 toward the first accommodation space 107, and a part of the second extension portion 17 is in contact with the second end portion 107. The connecting arm 12 is formed with at least one arc segment approaching the first end 103 . In the fifth embodiment shown in Fig. 9, the second end 104 is integrally formed with a second extension 17 towards the first accommodation space 107, and a part of the second extension 17 is in contact with the second end 107. The first end portion 103 is formed with at least one arc segment approaching the connecting arm 12 . In the sixth embodiment shown in Figure 10, the second end 104 is integrally formed with a second extension 17 toward the first accommodation space 107, and a part of the second extension 17 is in contact with the first accommodating space 107. The first end portion 103 is formed with at least one arc segment approaching the connecting arm 12 , and continues to abut against the connecting arm 12 .

In the above embodiment, the second flat surface 102 at the first end portion 103 and the second end portion 104 respectively abuts against the opposite surface of the connecting arm 12, so that the overall buckle forms a figure-eight configuration. , As shown in Figure 11.

The present invention changes the direction of the first and second flat surfaces 101 and 102 at the first and second end parts 103 and 104 through the torsion part 15 while maintaining the original strength and load-bearing capacity of the main body 10 of the buckle 1, making it hard The main body turns into a flexible structure, especially after the user simply applies force to the first and second end parts 103 and 104, the first and second hook parts 11 and 13 are deformed respectively, allowing the first and second hook parts to The two ends 103, 104 change positions and are separated from the connecting arm 12 respectively, so as to form two sleeve inlets respectively. In addition to taking into account durability and convenience, it is more flexible in usability, and is suitable for conveniently and stably sleeve the quantity Numerous items such as buckles or keys can be hung on belts, clothes, bags or accessories at the same time, and the present invention is formed by bending and forming an integrally formed and elastic body without any auxiliary positioning at all Accessories can be used easily, and it has the purpose of simple manufacture, light and practical use.

The above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. Various modifications or changes made by those skilled in the relevant fields without departing from the technical scope of the present invention should also belong to the protection category of the present invention.

S: Extension direction

1: Buckle

10: Ontology

101: The first flat surface

102: second flat surface

103: first end

104: second end

105: first side

106: second side

107: The first storage space

108: The second storage space

11: The first hook part

12: Connecting arm

13: Second hook part

15: torsion part

Claims (9)

A buckle is an integrally formed body with elasticity, which is sequentially connected by a first end to form a first hook, a connecting arm, and a second hook, and ends at a second end. The body has a substantially constant thickness along its extending direction, the body includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface, which respectively extend from the first end to the second end along the length of the body , and the second flat surface is relative to the first flat surface; wherein the first and second ends are respectively approaching the connecting arm, so that the first end, the first hook portion and the connecting arm A first accommodating space is enclosed between them, and a second accommodating space is enclosed between the second end, the second hook portion, and the connecting arm; and a second accommodating space is formed between the first end and the connecting arm There are two torsion parts through which the directions of the first and second flat surfaces are changed, so that the first or second flat surfaces face the second accommodating space. The buckle according to claim 1, wherein the two torsion parts are respectively close to the first and second ends, and take the extension direction as the axis, and rotate around the axis to form a torsion angle, the The twist angle is 90 degrees. The buckle according to claim 2, wherein the second flat surface at the first end is facing the first accommodating space. The buckle according to claim 1, wherein, the first end part is integrally formed with a first extension part toward the first accommodating space, and the first extension part is bent upwards from the first end part and terminated at the end of the first extension portion, and the end is abutted against one of the twisted portions. The buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a second extension part is integrally formed on the second end part toward the first accommodating space. The buckle according to claim 5, wherein, the second extension portion is formed with at least one curved segment approaching the connecting arm or the first end portion. The buckle according to claim 5, wherein a portion of the second extension part abuts against the connecting arm or the first end. The buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first end abuts against the first flat surface at the second end, and the second flat surface at the second end The flat surface abuts against the connecting arm. The buckle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second flat surfaces at the first end and the second end abut against opposite surfaces of the connecting arm respectively.

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