DE20104313U1 - Multi-function pen with locking element - Google Patents

Description

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P12899

Multifunctional pen with locking link

This invention relates to a multi-function writing pen which is equipped with a locking or closure member and especially to a multi-function writing pen which includes both a writing and a locking or closure function.

A pen is an indispensable stationary item in people's daily lives for writing or recording things. There are a wide variety of pens on the market (such as fountain pens, ballpoint pens, metal retractable pens and the like). Some pens are designed for smooth or comfortable writing, other pens are more focused on a fashionable and attractive appearance, and still others are made for both comfortable writing and an attractive appearance. Their prices vary widely to reach different market segments and meet different customer needs and desires. Consumers have a wide choice depending on their requirements and financial means.

The rapid advancement of innovative technology has given pens a number of different functions besides writing. For example, there are game pens, data pens, sensor pens, light-emitting pens, stamp or emboss pens, watch pens, knife pens,

and similar. However, a pen with a locking function is rare and not yet widely available on the market.

A lock is a device that many people need on some occasions to protect their belongings. For example, for people who travel and want to check their luggage, it is desirable to lock the luggage zipper with a small lock to prevent the goods kept in the luggage from falling out. The small lock can be easily lost during running around and hustle and bustle at the crowded airport or on the platforms of mass transit. Some people have the habit of keeping a diary and want to lock the diary to maintain their privacy. The small lock can also be easily lost. In such cases, the multi-function pen equipped with a lock link is very useful and can save people a lot of trouble and hassle.

Summary of the invention

In view of the above-mentioned problems and considerations, it is therefore an object of the invention to provide a pen equipped with a lock member in addition to the function of writing, and particularly to provide a multi-function pen having setting portions for setting the lock to "open" or "closed" so that the pen can function as a writing instrument and as a lock.

To achieve the above-mentioned object, the multi-function pen of this invention includes a

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cylindrical body (1) and a cap (2) which can be snapped onto one end of the cylindrical body (1). The cap (2) has a locking member (21) which is located at one end thereof. The locking member (21) has a clamping bracket (22) on one side and a plurality of adjustment sections (23) on the other side thereof. The multi-function pen thus formed can provide the desired writing and locking function.

Short description of the drawings

The invention and its many advantages can also be understood with the help of the following detailed description and drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of this invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded view of this invention.

Figures 3A and 3B are partial cross-sectional drawings of this invention during use and application, respectively.

Figures 4A and 4B are other partial cross-sectional drawings of this invention during use and application.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the multi-function pen with separate locking link, fastening link and clamp.

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Description of the preferred embodiment

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the multi-function pen of this invention includes a cylindrical body 1 and a cap 2 which can be engaged with one end of the cylindrical body 1. The cylindrical body 1 has a tip 11 which sits in a stem 12. The tip 11 has one end in which a cartridge 13 is located. The cap 2 includes a closure member 21 which is located at one end thereof. The closure member 21 has a clamping bracket on one side.

22, which also serves as a clamp for the pen and on the other side of it a variety of adjustment sections

23. The multi-function pen thus formed can provide the desired writing and locking function. The adjustment sections 23 can be a plurality of wheels for adjusting the adjustment sections to selected positions to open or close the lock shackle 22, thus providing the pen with both a writing and a locking function.

Referring to Figures 3A and 3B, when the closure member 21 is in the closed state, the clamping bracket 22 can function as a conventional pen clamp. When in use, the clamping bracket 22 is tilted outward, the upper end 221 of the clamping bracket 22 is pressed against one end of the stopper 25 located in the closure member 21 to enable the clamping bracket and the closure member to form an opening for clamping. When the user releases the clamping bracket 22, an elastic member 26 located in the closure member 21 exerts an elastic force against a provided notch 222 and another block 24 located in the closure member 21 thereby sets the clamping bracket 22 in the initially closed position.

sition back so that it can function as a terminal again.

Referring to Figures 4A and 4B, in order to use the pen as a lock to open the closure member, the user must actuate the adjustment portions 23 to bring the closure member 21 into a preset open position and to cause the stopper 25 to slide down to form a holding space at the upper end thereof. The upper end 221 of the clamping bracket 22 is disengaged from the stopper 25. When the clamping bracket 22 is tilted outward, the upper end 221 is inserted into the holding space 211, thus opening the clamping bracket 22. To close the closure member, the clamping bracket 22 can be urged back by the elastic member 26 since it has one end pressing against the provided notch and another end pressing against the anchor block 24; then the user can trigger or adjust the adjustment sections 23 to move the locking member 21 from the open position to close the clamp 22.

Referring to Figure 5 of an embodiment of this invention, the pen 3 has an internal screw fastening end which engages with a fastening member 31. The fastening member 31 also has an internal screw thread for engaging with a screw threaded fastening end portion 42 of a locking member 4. The fastening end of the cylindrical body 3 also has a slot 33 formed at a selected location for engaging with a fastening portion 321 of the clamp 32 so that the clamp 32 can function as a conventional clamp as desired. When the pen is used as a lock, the locking member 4 is screwed on to separate it from the cylindrical body 3.

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body 3, the adjustment sections 43 are actuated to move the closure member 4 to an open position and the yoke 41 is opened for use. For closure, the yoke 41 is placed in the closure position and the adjustment sections 43 are actuated to move the closure member 4 away from the open position and the yoke 41 is closed and locked. Once the closure member 4 has finished functioning as a closure, it can be reattached to the cylindrical body 3 by screwing the attachment end 42 back onto the attachment member 31.

By the above-noted design device, the multi-function pen of this invention can be provided with a locking function to relieve users from great inconvenience and trouble which would otherwise occur.

Claims (5)

1. A multi-function pen, with a closure member consisting of a cylindrical body ( 1 , 3 ) and a cap ( 2 ) which can be brought into engagement with one end of the cylindrical body ( 1 ), characterized in that the cap ( 2 ) has at one end a closure member ( 21 , 4 ) which has a clamping bracket ( 22 ) on one side and a plurality of adjustment sections ( 23 ) on the other side, wherein the clamping bracket ( 22 ) can be opened and closed by adjusting the adjustment sections ( 23 ) to selected positions to provide the pen with a writing and closure function. 2. Multifunctional pen according to claim 1, in which the locking member ( 21 ) is a combination lock. 3. A multi-function pen according to claim 1, in which the setting sections ( 23 ) are wheels with numbers engraved thereon. 4. Multifunctional pen according to claim 1, in which the clamping bracket ( 22 ) is provided with a function as a clip of the pen. 5. A multi-function pen according to claim 1, in which the cylindrical body ( 3 ) has a fastening member ( 31 ) located at one end, and the closure member ( 4 ) has a fastening end ( 42 ) engageable with the fastening member ( 31 ).