TWI811866B - Holder - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-piece resilient holder. The invention includes in sequence a first end portion, a first hook portion, a connecting arm, a second hook portion, a press arm and a second end portion. At least one twisted portion between the first end portion and the press arm. The holder 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 holder 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 press arm with resilience. In light of the deformability of the second hook portion, the holder herein can be easily triggered to open up an entry port, through which keys or rings may be introduced or removed, by a simple press on the press arm. The invention is of high durability and versatility accordingly.

Description

Holder

The present invention relates to a holder, particularly an elastic and integrally formed holder, which is suitable for conveniently and stably holding a large number of buckles, keys and other items.

Most people have several keys with different functions on their bodies, including residential door keys, house keys, car and motorcycle keys, company keys and other types of keys. In order to facilitate the access and storage of keys, most keys People will use a key ring to store multiple keys together for easy access.

Please refer to Figures 1 and 2, which are die-cast and forged holders, which are connected to a ring body 12 that can rotate in the axial direction of the convex shaft 11 below a holder 10 with an opening and closing mechanism; the ring body 12 can Set up multiple key rings to achieve the function of collecting keys.

The opening and closing mechanism 13 shown in Figure 1 is operated by an L-shaped buckle block 131 to achieve the function of opening and closing the holder 10; the buckle block 131 is pivotally connected to the holder 10 with a pivot 132. The pressing block 133 at the outer end of the L-shaped buckle block 131 protrudes from the outer edge of the holder 10 and can be pressed in the direction shown by the arrow, causing the entire L-shaped buckle block 131 to rotate around the pivot 132 as the center, so that the buckle block 131 can be pressed in the direction shown by the arrow. One end will be opened with the relative holder 10 and can be buckled into a belt, such as the body of a trousers belt. Another spring 134 provides a restoring force to keep the opening and closing mechanism 13 in a normally closed state.

The opening and closing mechanism 13 shown in Figure 2 is a slide bolt 135. The slide bolt 135 is located at the preset insertion opening of the holder 10. The slide bolt 135 can be expanded and retracted under the control of an external button 136. As shown in the figure, when the button 136 can be pressed down in the direction shown by the arrow, the slide bolt 135 is retracted to open the holder 10 so that the holder can be buckled onto the belt. Likewise, when button 136 is not pressed When the force is applied, the slide bolt 135 maintains the opening and closing mechanism in the normally closed state due to the restoring force provided by the internal preset spring 134.

In the above-mentioned conventional holder, the buckle block needs to be combined with the body through a pivot, and a spring needs to be provided to provide a restoring force, which greatly increases the manufacturing and assembly costs. Therefore, there is still an ardent demand in the relevant technical field for an integrally formed holder that is highly elastic, high-strength, simple in structure, and easy to manufacture.

In order to meet the above industrial needs, the inventor of this case worked hard on research and development, and thus obtained the invention applied for in this case. The present invention relates to a holder that is integrally used to hold and store buckles, keys, and other items. In particular, it is an elastic and integrally formed holder that is suitable for conveniently and stably holding a large number of buckles, keys, and other items. .

Therefore, the present invention provides a holder, which is an integrally formed and elastic body, which is formed by a first end portion connected in sequence to form a first hook portion, a connecting arm, a second hook portion and a pressing arm. Terminating at a second end and abutting the first hook portion, the first hook portion, the connecting arm, the second hook portion and the pressing arm form an accommodation space, and the first hook portion At least one twisting part is formed between the hook part and the pressing arm; wherein, the body system has a substantially constant thickness along its extending direction, and the body includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface, respectively along the The length of the body extends from the first end to the second end, and the second flat surface is relative to the first flat surface, changing the first and second positions of the pressing arm through the twisting part. The direction of the flat surface is such that the second flat surface faces the accommodation space.

The present invention allows the user to simply apply force on the pressing arm to deform the second hook part, allowing the pressing arm to change its position so that the second end is separated from the first end, thereby allowing the accommodation space to form a set of entrances. In addition to taking into account durability and convenience, it is more flexible in use and is suitable for conveniently and stably holding a large number of buckles or keys and other items.

In a preferred aspect, the twisting part is located between the second hook part and the pressing arm, and takes the extending direction as an axis and rotates around the axis under a torque action to form a twist angle.

In another preferred aspect, the torsion part is located at the connecting arm, and takes the extension direction as an axis, and performs a torque action around the axis to rotate to form a torsion angle.

In a preferred aspect, the twist angle is 90 degrees.

In a preferred aspect, the second end further extends toward the accommodating space to form a snap-in portion, and the first end is formed with a butt portion on one side close to the accommodating space, which can be connected with the snap-in portion. The two parts abut each other to limit the elastic displacement of the pressing arm between the accommodation space and the first end.

In a preferred aspect, the clamping portion and the butt portion are respectively configured as corresponding inclined structures.

In a preferred aspect, the engaging portion is further formed with a groove that can abut with the butting portion.

In a preferred aspect, the first hook part and the second hook part are arc-shaped.

In a preferred aspect, the first hook part is in an arc shape, and the second hook part has three arc shapes connected in sequence, and the three arc shapes of the second hook part are The diameter is smaller than the diameter of the first hook portion.

In a preferred aspect, the second hook part further has a recessed part that is concave toward the accommodation space.

G: direction of gravity

S: extension direction

T:Thickness

W: Width

10: Holder

11:convex shaft

12: circle body

13: Opening and closing mechanism

131:Deduction block

132:Pivot

133: Press block

134:Spring

135: Slide bolt

136:Button

2: Holder

20:Ontology

201: First flat surface

202:Second flat surface

203:First end

204:Second end

205:First side

206:Second side

207: Accommodation space

21:The first hook part

22:Connecting arm

23:Second hook part

231: Depression

24:Press arm

25: twisting part

26:Clamping part

261: Groove

27: docking department

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the first conventional holding device.

Figure 2 is a three-dimensional view of the structure of the first custom holder.

Figure 3 is a structural perspective view of the first embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the holder in use according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a structural perspective view of the third embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a structural perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the structure of the fifth embodiment of the holder of the present invention.

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms used in the specification and claims have the definitions given below. Please note that the singular word "a" used in the specification and patent scope of this application is intended to cover one and more than one of the stated items, such as at least one, at least two or at least three, and does not mean that it only has A single matter contained. In addition, open connectives such as "include" and "have" used in the scope of the patent application indicate that the combination of elements or components described in the claim does not exclude other components or components not specified in the claim. It should also be noted that the term "or" generally also includes "and/or" unless the content clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "about" or "substantially" used in the specification and patent scope of this application are used to modify any errors that may vary slightly, but such slight variations will not change the essence.

Figures 3 and 4 are structural diagrams of the first embodiment of the present invention, showing that the holder 2 has a body 20 made of elastic material. The term "elasticity" used in this case means that it will deform when subjected to force but will not actually break or be damaged and 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 embodiment, the elastic material includes stainless steel, brass, zinc alloy and other metal wires. More preferably, the metal wire has a substantially constant thickness and a substantially rectangular cross-section along its extending direction S. The body 20 includes a first flat surface 201 and a second flat surface 202 that are opposite in thickness, and a first end 203 and a second end 204 that are opposite in the extension direction S. Flat surfaces 201, 202 and the first and second side surfaces 205, 206 of each end 203, 204. The first and second flat surfaces 201, 202 They respectively extend along the length of the body from the first end 203 to the second end 204, and the width W of the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 is greater than the thickness T of the body 20; wherein, the The main body 20 is usually made by metal die-casting, forging and electroplating processes. The main body 20 is formed in one piece, which means that it is made of a single wire.

The present invention uses the above-mentioned body 20 to form a first hook part 21, a connecting arm 22, a second hook part 23 and a pressing arm 24 that are sequentially connected to the first end 203 and terminate at a second end. The first hook portion 204 and the first hook portion 21 abut each other. The first hook portion 21, the connecting arm 22, the second hook portion 23 and the pressing arm 24 define an accommodation space 207, and the third hook portion 204 is in contact with each other. At least one twisting portion 25 is formed between a hook portion 21 and the pressing arm 24, and the direction of the first and second flat surfaces 201, 202 at the pressing arm 24 is changed through the twisting portion 25 to make the second flat surface 201, 202 flat. The surface 202 faces the accommodating space 207; in the first embodiment as shown in the figure, the twisting part is located between the second hook part 23 and the pressing arm 24, and takes the extension direction S as the axis, surrounding The first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 extend from the first end 203 parallel to the extension direction S. When the second hook part 23 continues to extend to the pressing arm 24 through the twisting part 25, the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 change directions. Please also refer to Figure 5, that is, by The first end 203 passes through the first hook part 21 , the connecting arm 22 , and the second hook part 23 with the first side 205 in sequence, and then is turned to be surrounded by the second flat surface 202 to form the accommodation space. 207.

In the holder body 20 of the present invention, the first hook portion 21 and the second hook portion 23 are formed by extending the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 in the extension direction S, so that the first and second hook portions 21 The connecting direction of the first and second side surfaces 205 and 206 at 23 is parallel to the direction of gravity G, so that the first and second hook portions 21 and 23 can retain the original strength and load-bearing capacity of the body, making it suitable for sleeves. Holding a large number of buckles or keys and other items, the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 change directions after passing through the twisting part 25, so that the pressing arm 24 has elasticity, so that the second flat surface 202 faces The accommodating space 207 has the first flat surface 201 facing outward as a force-applying surface, so that the original strength and load-bearing capacity of the holder can be maintained. Under heavy load, the direction of the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 of the pressing arm 24 is changed through the twisting part 25, so that the hard body becomes an elastic structure; when force is applied to the first flat surface 201, the pressing arm 24 moves toward the accommodation space 207, the second hook portion 23 deforms, allowing the pressing arm 24 to change its position, driving the second end 204 of the pressing arm 24 to move inward and away from the first end 203, as in As shown in Figure 5, the originally closed accommodation space 207 is opened to create a slot suitable for inserting keys, buckles and other items. When the pressing arm 24 is no longer stressed, because the body 20 has elasticity, the second end 204 returns to its original position and abuts against the first end 203 . At this time, the accommodating space 207 is closed again to prevent the key or buckle that has been inserted from being detached. The direction of gravity G referred to in the above description refers to the direction of gravity experienced by the first and second hook parts 21 and 23 when holding other items. When the holder body 20 is placed as shown in Figure 3 When , the gravity direction G is directed downward.

In the preferred embodiment of the holder 2 of this case, the first hook part 21 and the second hook part 23 are arc-shaped, and as shown in Figure 5, the first and second hook parts 21, 23 They can be arc-shaped with the same diameter; of course, the first and second hook parts 21 and 23 can also be arc-shaped with different diameters. As shown in the second embodiment in Figure 6, the first hook part 21 and 23 can also be arc-shaped with different diameters. The diameter of 21 is larger than the diameter of the second hook portion 23 . In addition, the second end portion 204 can further extend toward the accommodation space 207 to form a snap portion 26, as shown in Figures 3 and 5, and the first end portion 203 is close to the accommodation space 207. A butt portion 27 is formed on the side, which can abut with the latch portion 26 to limit the elastic displacement of the pressing arm 24 between the accommodating space 207 and the first end 203, and the embodiment as shown in the figure , the engaging portion 26 and the butting portion 27 are respectively configured as corresponding inclined structures, and the two inclined structures are used to form the contact between the engaging portion 26 and the butting portion 27 .

Figure 7 shows a third embodiment of the invention, which shows another variation of the invention. In this example, the torsion portion 25 is located at the connecting arm 22, and takes the extension direction S as the axis, and performs a torque action around the axis to rotate to form a torsion angle, and the torsion angle is 90 degrees. Similarly, the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 are changed in direction after passing through the twisting part 25, so that the second flat surface 202 faces the accommodation space 207, and the first flat surface 201 faces outward as a force applying surface. .

In the above embodiment, the first and second hook parts 21 and 23 can also be arc-shaped with different diameters. As shown in Figure 8, the first hook part 21 is arc-shaped, and the second hook part 21 is arc-shaped. The second hook part 23 has three arc shapes connected in sequence, and the diameters of the three arc shapes of the second hook part 23 are smaller than the diameter of the first hook part 21, and the circle of the first hook part 21 is The arc-shaped opening is directly opposite one of the arc-shaped openings of the second hook part 23; in addition, the second hook part 23 further has a recessed part 231 that is concave toward the accommodation space 207, as shown in Figure 9 As shown in the fourth embodiment of Figure 10, the strength of the second hook portion 23 can be further increased to increase the load-bearing capacity.

In the above embodiment, the engaging portion 26 is further formed with a groove 261 that can abut with the butt portion 27. As shown in FIG. The groove 261 covers the butt portion 27 so that the two can be positioned relative to each other to increase stability.

While the body 20 of the holder 2 maintains its original strength and load-bearing capacity, the present invention changes the direction of the first and second flat surfaces 201 and 202 at the pressing arm 24 through the twisting part 25, so that the hard body becomes elastic. structure, especially after the user simply applies force to the pressing arm, the second hook part 23 is deformed, allowing the pressing arm to change its position, so that the second end is separated from the first end, and a set of entrances can be formed. In addition to durability and convenience, it is more flexible in use and is suitable for holding a large number of buckles or keys and other items conveniently and stably.

The above embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit 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 fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Gravity direction G Extension direction S Holder 2 Ontology 20 First flat surface 201 Second flat surface 202 First end 203 Second end 204 First side 205 Second side 206 Accommodation space 207 First hook part 21 Connecting arm 22 Second hook part 23 Press arm 24 Twisting part 25

Claims (10)

A holder is an integrally formed and elastic body, which is formed by a first end portion connected in sequence to form a first hook portion, a connecting arm, a second hook portion and a pressing arm, and ends at a second The end portion is in contact with the first end portion, and an accommodation space is formed between the first hook portion, the connecting arm, the second hook portion and the pressing arm, and the first hook portion and the pressing arm At least one twisted portion is formed therebetween, and the body system has a substantially constant thickness along its extending direction. The body includes a first flat surface and a second flat surface, which are respectively separated from the first flat surface along the length of the body. One end extends to the second end, and the second flat surface is relative to the first flat surface, and the direction of the first and second flat surfaces at the pressing arm is changed through the twisting part, so that the second flat surface The two flat surfaces face the accommodation space. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the twisting part is located between the second hook part and the pressing arm, and takes the extending direction as an axis and performs a torque action around the axis to rotate to form a twist angle. The holder according to claim 1, wherein the twisting part is located at the connecting arm, and takes the extending direction as an axis, and performs a torque action around the axis to rotate to form a twisting angle. The holder according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the twist angle is 90 degrees. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second end further extends toward the accommodation space to form a engaging portion, and the first end is formed on one side close to the accommodation space. There is a butt portion that can abut with the latch portion to limit the elastic displacement of the pressing arm between the accommodating space and the first end. The holder according to claim 5, wherein the clamping portion and the butt portion are respectively configured as corresponding inclined structures. The holder according to claim 5, wherein the engaging portion is further formed with a groove that can abut with the butt portion. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first hook part and the second hook part are arc-shaped. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first hook part is arc-shaped, and the second hook part has three arc shapes connected in sequence, and the second hook part The diameters of the three arc-shaped parts are smaller than the diameter of the first hook part. The holder according to claim 9, wherein the second hook part further has a recessed part that is concave toward the accommodation space.

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