WO2006116952A1

WO2006116952A1 - Versatile strap bond

Info

Publication number: WO2006116952A1
Application number: PCT/CZ2006/000027
Authority: WO
Inventors: Martin Hanus
Original assignee: Martin Hanus
Priority date: 2005-05-03
Filing date: 2006-04-28
Publication date: 2006-11-09
Also published as: SK50842007U1; CZ15505U1; SK5232Y1

Abstract

A versatile strap bond containing at least one field with parallel straps (1, 2) on one connected part, at least one field with parallel straps (1, 2) on the other connected part and at least one interconnecting strap (3) while the straps (1, 2) of the connected parts are always fixed to their own part in places with the mutual distance of fixation points (101) higher than the width of the interconnecting strap (3) in such a way that between these fixation points small tunnels are created for the interconnection strap (3) characterised in that at least one of the connected parts (10, 4, 5) at least two fields of parallel straps (1, 2) are created where the straps (1, 2) of the connected parts (10, 4, 5) run in at least two, mutually divergent directions.

Description

Versatile strap bond

Field of the Invention

The technical design deals with sets where objects are interconnected with the use of systems with straps fixed to these objects while the interconnection is achieved through introduction of another strap, alternately under the straps of one and the other connected objects. Such sets are e.g. used for fixation of cases to articles of clothing.

Background of the Invention

At present, information is available about systems for connection of various objects with the use of interconnection on the basis of textile elements. Such connections are used if at least one of the connected bodies is created as a part of clothing, especially as a part of outer articles of clothing. If a textile accessory a textile case or an accessory made of another material, e.g. a leather case of a sheet-metal or plastic case should be fixed to such an article of clothing, then more types of bond can be used. For instance, you can attach a case or a similar item to the part of clothing with a Velcro fastener. This is a simple bond, but in case of an incidentally acting higher force, especially force acting at the edge of the interconnected surfaces, the bond may get released, which can lead to a loss of the above mentioned attached case or similar item. A snap fastener connection has a similar advantage consisting in simplicity of production and assembly. However, this connection has a principal disadvantage, similarly to the Velcro fastener connection, namely a limited carrying capacity. A connection of two items consisting in a system of straps with an interconnection, usually also textile element manifests a substantially better carrying capacity. The strength of the connection results from the strength of sewing-on of the straps to the particular connected item and so the strength is usually very high here. The assembly, i.e. interconnection of the items is a little more difficult than in the case of interconnection with the use of Velcro fasteners or snap fasteners, but if the connection does not happen too frequently, the advantage of higher strength and reliability of the established connection prevails. Systems or bonds based on a strap bond are known e.g. from the design of a tactic jacket used by the U.S. Army and described also in the patent no. 5724707. However, such a bond still has the disadvantage of low versatility. If in this case on the clothing there is a system of e.g. horizontal parallel stripes, the only possibility is to attach the counter-piece in the position in which its system of straps is also horizontal and where the fastening strap is always introduced vertically. However, in practice it is often necessary to fix the case in another position than e.g. vertical, which is virtually impossible with the use of the above mentioned system without changing the direction of fixation of the straps that are firmly attached to the article of clothing. Summary of the Invention

The above mentioned disadvantage is substantially suppressed and versatility of positioning of fastened items is ensured with a versatile strap bond system containing at least one field with parallel straps on one connected part, at least one field with parallel straps on the other connected part and at least one interconnecting strap while the straps of the connected parts are always fixed to their own part in places with the mutual distance of fixation points higher than the width of the interconnecting strap in such a way that between these fixation points small tunnels are created for the interconnection straps, in accordance with the submitted technical design, where the principle is that at least on one of the connected parts there are at least two fields of parallel straps where the straps of the connected parts are arranged in at least two mutually divergent directions. It is advantageous if in at least one of the connected parts, represented by an article of clothing, at least two fields of parallel straps overlap each other. It is especially advantageous if the article of clothing is a tactic jacket or a belt and at the same time on these articles of clothing two fields of parallel straps are created that overlap each other on at least 50% of their area and where the direction of straps in one field is perpendicular to the direction of straps in the other field. It is beneficial if the width of the straps of individual connected parts is mutually equal and is also equal to the width of the interconnecting strap. The thickness of the interconnecting strap is advantageously equal to 80 to 150% of the thickness of the straps of the interconnected parts. The fixation points of the straps of the connected parts are advantageously designed as points where a strap of the connected part is sewn to the entire part. The straps are beneficially sewn to the part in such a way that there is a row of stitches made in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strap of the connected part. The stitches are beneficially terminated always in the distance of 5 to 20% of the width of a strap of the connected part from the edge of the particular strap. The interconnecting strap is advantageously sewn with its one end to the connected part represented by the item being fastened to the article of clothing. Alternatively, it is advantageous if the interconnecting strap is fixed with its firs end to the connected part represented by the item being fastened to the article of clothing. It is also advantageous if the second, free end of the interconnecting strap is attached to the connected item in such a way that it is equipped with the hook part of a Velcro fastener while the corresponding loop part of this Velcro fastener is sewn to the connected part represented by the item being fastened to the article of clothing. This way a versatile strap bond is created the advantage of which is simple and firm fastening of various items to articles of closing while at the same time this system is strong and durable and mainly thanks to the modifications in accordance with the submitted technical design the system becomes versatile as regards the position and direction of fixation of items to the articles of clothing.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The technical design is further described in a more detailed way and explained with the use of a sample version, also with the use of attached drawings, where, in perspective views, fig. 1 shows the entire structure of two overlapping fields with parallel straps where the mutual position of individual fields is perpendicular, fig. 2 shows a case with a simple field of two straps with one interconnecting strap in the position at the beginning of fastening, fig. 3 presents a situation following after the one in fig. 2, where the case is already attached to the clothing surface, fig. 4 further shows a case with two interconnecting straps, namely at the beginning of fastening in the direction perpendicular to the connection direction of the first case, fig. 5 shows a situation with the second case already connected, this time in a section in the transversal longitudinal direction while finally, fig. 6, now in a perspective view again, shows a situation with the first as well as second case connected in the mutually perpendicular direction.

Description of the Preferred Embodiments One of the connected items in the submitted technical design is an article of clothing 10, namely in the form of a tactic jacket. Cases 4J> are fastened to the surface of this article of clothing 10. The treatment for fastening looks as follows. A system of a versatile strap bond, here containing two fields with mutually parallel straps 1 on one connected part, i.e. here on an article of clothing Ij) in the form of a tactic jacket and one field of mutually parallel straps 2 on the other connected part, represented here by the two above mentioned cases 4J5 and containing one (case 4) and two (case 5) interconnecting straps 3 while the straps \Jλ of the connected parts 10,4,5 are always fixed to their own part 10,4,5 in places with the distance between the fixation places higher than the width of the interconnecting strap 3 in such a way that between these places tunnels are created for the interconnecting strap 3 in accordance with the presented technical design. What is important is that at least on one of the connected parts there are at least two fields of parallel straps ±2. where the straps 1J2 of the connected parts 10,4,5 are generally arranged in at least two, mutually divergent directions. In comparison to the sample design an advantage would already be achieved in a version where there would be two fields on a jacket or belt that would not overlap each other, but each field would have parallel straps running in a different direction than in the case of the other field while generally the directions would not have to be perpendicular to each other. However, what is beneficial is, in accordance in the sample design, if on one of the connected parts, represented by an article of clothing 10, i.e. a tactic jacket here, the two fields of parallel straps 12 overlap each other, here completely, i.e. on 100% of their surface. The width of the straps 12 of individual connected parts 10.4,5 is the same and it also corresponds to the width of the interconnecting strap 3. The thickness of the interconnecting strap 3Js equal to the thickness of the straps 12 of the connected parts 4.5,10. The fixation points of the straps 4J5 of the connected parts 10,4.5 are designed here as the places of sewing 101 of the strap 4J5 of the connected part 10.4.5 to the particular connected part 10,4.5. The place of sewing IQJ. has the form of a row of stitches arranged in the perpendicular direction to the longitudinal direction of the strap 1,2 of the connected part 10.4.5. The place of sewing 101 can be advantageously terminated always in the distance of 5 to 20% of the width of the strap 12 of the connected part 10.4.5 from the edge of the strap 12. In the sample version the stitches 101 reach up to the edge which is also possible; however, if the stitches end before the edge of the strap, the edge of the strap may be lifted a little during the introduction of the interconnecting strap 3, which facilitates the introduction. Here, the interconnecting strap 3 is sewn with its first end to the connected part, represented here by the item fastened to the article of clothing 10, i.e. the case 4J>. Alternatively, the interconnecting strap 3_can be advantageously fixed with its first end to the connected part, represented here by the item fastened to the article of clothing 10, i.e. the case 4J5. It is also advantageous if the second, free end of the interconnecting strap 3 is attached to the connected item 4,5 in such a way that it is equipped with the hook part of a Velcro fastener while the corresponding loop part of this Velcro fastener is sewn to the connected part represented by the item 4J5 being fastened to the article of clothing 10. The designs with the Velcro fastener are not shown here, but they can be achieved with commonly available means.

The function of the system is as follows. The cases are connected by drawing of the interconnecting strap alternately through the tunnel created under the straps of the connected parts, using the warp-and-weft principle. What is important is that you can select the fastening direction of one case in two different directions depending on which field of parallel straps you select for the introduction of the interconnecting strap.

Industrial applicability

The technical design may mainly be utilised for treatment of articles of clothing, mainly external articles of clothing of persons that need to wear various pockets, cases, containers, etc. on their clothing. Typical users will be members of security or rescue forces, but also fishermen, craftsmen, etc.

Claims

C L A I M S

1. A versatile strap bond containing at least one field with parallel straps on one connected part, at least one field with parallel straps on the other connected part and at least one interconnecting strap while the straps of the connected parts are always fixed to their own part in places with the mutual distance of fixation points higher than the width of the interconnecting strap in such a way that between these fixation points small tunnels are created for the interconnection strap characterised in that at least on one of the connected parts (10,4,5) at least two fields of parallel straps (1 ,2) are created where the straps (1,2) of the connected parts (10,4,5) run in at least two, mutually divergent directions.

2. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claim 1 characterised in that on one of the connected parts, represented by the article of clothing (10), at least two fields of the parallel straps (1) overlap each other.

3. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 and 2 characterised in that the article of clothing (10) is a tactic jacket or belt and at the same time on these articles of clothing there are two fields of parallel straps (1 ) that overlap each other on at least 50% of their surface and where the direction of the straps (1) in the first field is perpendicular to the direction of the straps (1) in the in the second field.

4. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 3 characterised in that the width of the straps (1 ,2) of individual connected parts (10,4,5) is the same and is also equal to the width of the interconnecting strap (3).

5. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 3 characterised in that the thickness of the interconnecting strap (3) is advantageously equal to 80% to 150% of the thickness of the straps (1,2) of the connected parts (10,4,5).

6. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 5 characterised in that the places of fixation of the straps (1,2) of the connected parts (10,4,5) are designed as places of sewing (101) of the strap (1,2) of the connected part (10,4,5) and the connected part (10,4,5)

7. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 6 characterised in that the place of sewing (101) is designed as a row of stitches in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strap (1,2) of the connected part (10,4,5).

8. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 7 characterised in that the stitches (101) always end in the distance of 5 to 20% of the width of the strap (1,2) of the connected part (10,4,5) from the side edge of the particular strap (1,2).

9. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 8 characterised in that the interconnecting strap (3) is sewn with its first end to the connected part (4,5) represented by the item (4,5) fastened to the article of clothing (10).

10. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 8 characterised in that the interconnecting strap (3) is fixed with its first end to the connected part (4,5) represented by the item (4,5) fastened to the article of clothing (10).

11. The versatile strap bond in accordance with claims 1 to 10 characterised in that the second, free end of the interconnecting strap (3) is fixed to the connected item (4,5) in such a way that it is equipped with the hook part of a Velcro fastener while the corresponding loop part of the Velcro fastener is sewn to the connected part represented by the item (4,5) connected to the article of clothing.