JP2001078813A - Stopper for string - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a string for tightening attached to clothes or bags from imprudently entering a string loop provided on the clothes or bags or imprudently falling off from the string loop. SOLUTION: This stopper 1 for the string is integrally formed from a synthetic resin material having flexibility and mounted on the string for tightening attached to the clothes or bags. In this case, the stopper for the string is constituted of a clamping part la formed in an almost C shape and capable of reducing and enlarging a diameter for clamping a part of the string as if holding it and a locking means 1b integrally provided on both end parts of the clamping part 1a for locking both end parts of the clamping part 1a and annularly holding the clamping part 1a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention mainly relates to a tightening string inserted through a string passing through a hem portion or a hood portion of clothes such as a windbreaker or a hoodie, or various bags such as rucksacks and knapsacks. It is attached to a tightening string etc. inserted through the stringing provided in the opening of the opening, and the tightening string inserted through the stringing of clothes or bags may inadvertently enter the stringing The present invention relates to a string stopper which is prevented from being accidentally dropped from a string thread.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a tightening string is attached to a hem or hood of clothes such as a windbreaker or an opening of a bag such as a rucksack so that the degree of squeezing can be adjusted as desired. I have.

[0003] That is, the tightening string is inserted through a string through a gather or the like provided at the bottom of the garment or the opening of the bag, and both ends of the string are connected to the bottom of the garment or the opening of the bag. Is pulled out from the cord pullout hole provided in the first position.
A string stopper (not shown) of various structures is provided at both ends of the string pulled out from the string exit hole so as to clamp an arbitrary position of the string and adjust the tightening state and length of the string. It is common that it is.

[0004]

By the way, the tightening string attached to clothes or bags is not always equipped with a string stopper. Also, even when the strap is attached to the strap, the strap is not attached to the strap at the time of sewing the clothes or bags, and the strap is free. It is in the state of. Therefore, when the strap is not attached to the strap, or at the stage before the strap is attached, the end of the strap which is inserted through the string of the clothes or the bag may have a certain beat. Into the threading hole through the threading hole,
Alternatively, there has been a problem that the tightening string is accidentally dropped from the string thread. In this case, the end of the string has to be pulled out from the stringing hole or the string has to be inserted again through the stringing, but these operations are extremely time-consuming.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to prevent a tightening string attached to clothes or bags from being inserted into a string passing through clothes or bags. It is an object of the present invention to provide a stopper for a string that prevents the string from being easily entered or accidentally falling out of a string.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is to provide a fastening device which is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material having flexibility and is attached to clothes or bags. A stopper for a string to be attached to a string for use in a string, the stopper for the string being a substantially C-shaped clipping portion capable of holding a part of the string and capable of expanding and contracting, and both ends of the clipping portion And a locking means for locking the both ends of the holding portion and holding the holding portion in an annular shape.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that an intermediate portion of the holding portion is formed to be thin so that the holding portion can easily reduce and expand the diameter.

Further, the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention is characterized in that a retaining projection which cuts into the outer peripheral surface of the cord is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 9 show a string stopper 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The string stopper 1 is attached to a hem or hood of clothes (not shown) such as a windbreaker or a hoodie. It is attached to the tightening string 3 inserted through the provided string pass or the tightening string 3 inserted through the pass through the opening of the bag (not shown) such as a rucksack or a knapsack. Yes, the tightening string 3 may accidentally enter the string passing through the string opening hole provided at the hem of the clothes or the opening of the bag, or the tightening string 3 may accidentally fall out of the string passing. It is something that was not done.

That is, the string stopper 1 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material having flexibility and elasticity, and is formed in a substantially C-shape to hold a part of the string 3 for fastening. A holding portion 1a capable of reducing and expanding the diameter;
Locking means 1b are provided integrally at both ends of the holding portion 1a and hold both ends of the holding portion 1a to hold the holding portion 1a in an annular shape.

[0013] Specifically, the holding portion 1a is provided as shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, nylon resin having flexibility and elasticity and A
It is formed into a substantially C-shaped short cylindrical shape by a synthetic resin material made of BS resin or the like. The diameter is reduced by applying an external force from the outside, and the diameter is expanded by removing the external force. I have. Further, the holding portion 1a has an intermediate portion formed to be thinner than both end portions so that the diameter can be easily reduced and expanded. Further, between both end portions of the holding portion 1a, a tightening string 3 inserted through a string provided in a hem portion of the garment or a tightening string 3 inserted through a string provided in an opening of the bag. Is formed.

On the other hand, the locking means 1b locks both ends of the holding portion 1a in close proximity to each other to hold the holding portion 1a in an annular shape. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the holding portion 1a is provided.
A pair of locking pieces 1 are formed on both end faces of the pair so as to protrude toward the opening 2 and locked together when the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter.
c, 1c, and the inner circumferential surfaces of both ends of the holding portion 1a, respectively. When the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter and the locking pieces 1c, 1c are locked together, the locking pieces 1c, 1c are formed. Notches 1d and 1d are respectively stored.

The locking pieces 1c, 1c are shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 3, one of the locking pieces 1c (the left side in FIG. 3) is formed integrally with both end faces of the holding section 1a in a state of being deviated in the width direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3) of the holding section 1a. The lower end of the locking piece 1c) and the upper end of the other locking piece 1c (the locking piece 1c on the right side in FIG. 3) face each other. Further, at the opposing portions of the locking pieces 1c, 1c, the locking pieces 1c, 1c are guided to easily lock the locking pieces 1c, 1c when the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter. The inclined guide surfaces 1e to be formed are respectively formed. These guide surfaces 1e guide the locking pieces 1c so that both ends of the holding portion 1a can be twisted in the width direction when the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter. (See FIG. 6). As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the notches 1d are formed on the inner peripheral surfaces of both ends of the holding portion 1a so as to be deviated in the width direction of the holding portion 1a (vertical direction in FIG. 3). It is configured to oppose locking pieces 1c, 1c protruding from both end surfaces of the holding portion 1a toward the opening 2. Therefore, when the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter and the locking pieces 1c, 1c are locked with each other, each notch 1c as shown in FIGS.
The locking pieces 1c, 1c are stored in d, 1d, respectively. The position, size, shape, and the like of the locking pieces 1c, 1c and the notches 1d, 1d are determined when the holding portion 1a is reduced in diameter and the locking pieces 1c, 1c are locked together. Piece 1c, 1
c are accommodated in the notches 1d and 1d, respectively, and both ends of the holding portion 1a are locked in close proximity to each other so that the holding portion 1a has an annular shape.

According to the locking means 1b, when the holding portion 1a with the opening 2 opened is pressed down with a finger to reduce the diameter, first, the guides of the locking pieces 1c, 1c are guided. When the surfaces 1e are slidably contacted with each other, and then the holding portion 1a is further reduced in diameter in this state, the guide surfaces 1 of the locking pieces 1c, 1c are formed.
Due to the action of e, both ends of the holding portion 1a are reduced in diameter while twisting in the width direction as shown in FIG. 6, and the contact between the guide surfaces 1e of the locking pieces 1c, 1c is released. Both ends of the holding portion 1a which has been twisted in the width direction at the time are restored to the original state by the elastic force, and the inner portions of the locking pieces 1c, 1c are locked together as shown in FIG. become. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, the holding portion 1a is held in a ring shape with its both ends close to each other.

The outer diameter of the string stopper 1 (the outer diameter of the holding portion 1a when held in an annular shape) does not enter into the threading hole provided at the bottom of the clothes or the opening of the bag. The size and the inner diameter of the string stopper 1 (the inner diameter of the holding portion 1a when held in an annular shape) are for tightening which are inserted through a string thread provided at the bottom of the garment or the opening of the bag. The string stoppers 1 are each set so as not to move along the string 3 when the string 3 is clamped. In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the string stopper 1 held in an annular shape is about 8 mm.
mm, the inner diameter is set to about 5 mm, and the width is set to about 5 mm.

Next, a description will be given of a case where the string stopper 1 having the above-mentioned structure is attached to a tightening string 3 attached to a hem of clothing, an opening of a bag, or the like.

First, as shown in FIG.
The opening 2 is opened, and a part of the tightening string 3 inserted through a string passing through a hem portion of a garment or an opening of a bag is opened through the opening 2 of the holding portion 1a. It is inserted into the holding portion 1a. That is, the end of the tightening cord 3 pulled out from the cord exit hole provided at the hem of the garment or the opening of the bag is inserted into the holding portion 1a through the opening 2 of the holding portion 1a. Next, with the string 3 inserted through the holding portion 1a, the holding portion 1a is pressed by a finger to reduce the diameter, and the locking means 1b
Are locked with each other. Then, the holding portion 1a is held in a ring shape by the locking means 1b, and is held so as to hold a part of the string 3 (see FIG. 9). As a result, the string stopper 1 is attached to the end of the tightening string 3.

Therefore, if the string stopper 1 is attached to both ends of the tightening string 3 which is pulled out from a string pulling hole provided in a hem portion of a garment or an opening of a bag, etc. In the case where the strap 3 is not attached to the strap 3 or before the strap is attached, the end of the strap 3 for tightening is provided at the hem of the clothes or the opening of the bag. It is possible to prevent inadvertent entry into the string through the hole, or accidental removal of the tightening string 3 from the string. Further, since the string stopper 1 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, there is no need to assemble parts, and the number of assembling steps can be reduced. Needless to say, the number of parts is small, and the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since the string stopper 1 becomes annular when it is attached to the string 3 for tightening, the appearance is not deteriorated, and the accessory-like elements are strengthened and the decoration is excellent. .

FIGS. 10 and 16 show a string stopper 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The string stopper 1 has a clamping portion 1a having a substantially uniform thickness as a whole. In addition, a plurality of grooves 1f along the width direction (vertical direction in FIG. 11) are formed at equal intervals on the inner peripheral surface of the intermediate portion of the holding portion 1a, and only the portion where the groove 1f of the holding portion 1a is formed is formed. It is intended to be thin. In other words, the diameter of the string stopper 1 can be easily reduced by forming the groove 1f in the middle of the holding portion 1a.
Note that the locking means 1b of the string stopper 1 is
The structure is the same as that of the locking means 1b of the string stopper 1 according to this embodiment, and the same members and parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. This string stopper 1 can exhibit the same operation and effect as the string stopper 1 according to the first embodiment. In particular, since the stopper 1 for the string is formed so that the thickness of the holding portion 1a is substantially uniform as a whole, a hole for holding the string 3 when it becomes annular as shown in FIG. Can be prevented from deteriorating, without being said to be deviated.
Also, since the string stopper 1 has a plurality of grooves 1f formed on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 1a, when the tightening string 3 is held, the groove 1f portion of the holding portion 1a becomes the outer periphery of the string 3. You will dig into the surface. As a result, the string stopper 1 becomes the string 3
And the string stopper 1 is securely and satisfactorily attached to the tightening string 3.

FIGS. 17 and 18 show a string stopper 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The string stopper 1 has a plurality of bites that penetrate into the outer peripheral surface of the cord 3 on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 1a. The stopper 1g is formed to have the same structure and the same shape as the string stopper 1 according to the first embodiment except that the stopper 1g is formed. This string stopper 1 can exhibit the same operation and effect as the string stopper 1 according to the first embodiment. In particular, since the stopper 1 for the string has a retaining projection 1g formed on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 1a so as to cut into the outer peripheral surface of the string 3, the stopper 1 for the string is attached to the string 3 when attached to the string 3. It can be prevented from moving along, and can be securely and satisfactorily attached to the string 3 for tightening.

In each of the above embodiments, the locking means 1
b is composed of the locking pieces 1c, 1c and the notches 1d, 1d. However, the configuration of the locking means 1b is not limited to the above, and if the holding portion 1a can be held in a ring shape, Any configuration may be used.

In each of the above embodiments, the holding portion 1a
Although the outer peripheral surface is formed without a pattern, in other embodiments, a pattern may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the holding portion 1a. In this case, when the string stopper 1 is attached to the string 3, the accessory-like element becomes strong, and the decorativeness is excellent.

[0023]

As described above, the stopper for a cord according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a substantially C-shaped clamping portion capable of contracting and enlarging and holding both ends of the cord, and both ends of the clamping portion. And a locking means for locking the ends of the holding portion in an annular manner so as to hold the holding portion in an annular shape. It can be attached to the end of the tightening string pulled out from the outlet hole. As a result, if the string stopper is attached to the tightening string, the end of the tightening string is not attached to the tightening string or even before the string stopper is attached. It is possible to prevent the part from inadvertently entering into the string through the threading hole provided in the hem of the clothes or the opening of the bag, or the string for tightening accidentally falling out of the string through. it can. In addition, since the string stopper is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, there is no need to assemble parts, and the number of assembling steps can be reduced. Needless to say, the number of parts is small, and the cost can be reduced. Further, since the string stopper is formed into an annular shape when attached to the string for tightening, the appearance of the accessory is strengthened and the decorativeness is improved without giving a bad appearance.

According to the string stoppers of the second and third aspects of the present invention, the following effects can be further obtained in addition to the above effects. That is, in the cord stopper according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the middle portion of the holding portion is formed to be thin, the diameter of the holding portion can be reduced easily and easily, and the attachment to the string is facilitated. Simple and easy to do. In the cord stopper according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the retaining projection that cuts into the outer peripheral surface of the cord is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion, the stopper for the cord is attached to the cord. It is possible to prevent the string stopper from moving along the string, and it is possible to securely and favorably attach the string stopper to the string for tightening.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a string stopper according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a string stopper.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a string stopper.

FIG. 4 is a view taken in the direction of arrows AA in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a view taken along line BB of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a state in which a holding portion of the string stopper is reduced in diameter.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a state in which the string stopper is held in a ring shape.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which the string stopper is held in an annular shape.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a state in which a string stopper is attached to a tightening string.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of a string stopper according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a string stopper.

FIG. 12 is a view taken along line CC in FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a view taken along line DD in FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a front view of a state in which the string stopper is held in a ring shape.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a state in which the string stopper is held in an annular shape.

FIG. 16 is a front view of a state in which a string stopper is attached to a tightening string.

FIG. 17 is a plan view of a string stopper according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a state in which the string stopper is held in an annular shape.

FIG. 19 is a front view of a state in which a string stopper is attached to a tightening string.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a string stopper, 1a is a holding portion, 1b is a locking means,
1 g is a retaining projection and 3 is a string.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A string stopper (1) integrally formed of a synthetic resin material having flexibility and attached to a tightening string (3) attached to clothes or bags.
The string stopper (1) is integrally formed with both ends of the clip (1a), and a substantially C-shaped contractible and expandable clamping section (1a) for clamping a part of the string (3). And a locking means (1b) for locking the both ends of the holding portion (1a) and holding the holding portion (1a) in an annular shape. 2. An intermediate portion of the holding portion (1a) is connected to the holding portion (1a).
2. The string stopper according to claim 1, wherein a) is formed to be thin so that the diameter can be easily reduced and expanded. 3. The string for a cord according to claim 1, wherein a retaining projection (1g) is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the holding portion (1a) so as to bite into an outer peripheral surface of the cord (3). stopper.