JP2012061212A - Identification plate fastening device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an identification plate having merchandise information, and an identification plate fastening device for mounting the identification plate which is easily and surely mounted and does not come off merchandise after mounted, thereby preventing the management and camouflage of the merchandise, and to make the manufacture easy and low in cost.SOLUTION: The fastening device for attaching the identification plate 4 having a through hole includes a male part 2, a female part 3, and a band for connecting them. The male part 2 is provided with locking parts 2f, 2g for mounting the identification plate 4, and the male part 2 and the female part 3 are engaged with each other by a connecting part 2d and connecting claws 3c, 3d. The identification plate 4 is fixedly locked by the locking parts 2f, 2g and held between the male part 2 and the female part 3.

Description

  The present invention relates to an identification plate used for managing merchandise and a stopper for attaching the identification plate.

  In recent years, with the emergence of genetically modified crops, increased interest in organic agricultural products, and the occurrence of problems of fraudulent production, traceability in the food sector (origin, processing area, processing time, etc. of seafood such as salmon and fruits) A system that can be confirmed) is drawing attention. In order to realize traceability, an identification tag (hereinafter referred to as an IC tag) such as an IC tag that can be traced from the production stage to the disposal stage is required.

  By reading the information on the IC tag attached to the product, consumers can obtain information related to the product, such as product capture, production, processing location, date and time, and the person in charge. can do. Further, the IC tag attached to the product makes it easy for the producer to manage the product using data.

  Although it is an IC tag that is becoming indispensable from the viewpoints of both consumers and producers, various attachment methods have been proposed.

  For example, in the invention of Patent Document 1, an IC tag is connected to a bent part of a stopper through a connecting part by integral molding. However, IC tags are easily separated and cannot be used for various products such as food.

  The invention of Patent Document 2 embeds an IC tag in a band. Although it is difficult to separate the IC tag and the band, the manufacturing process for embedding the IC tag in the band is complicated and the manufacturing cost is very high. Also, an IC tag that can withstand injection pressure and high heat is expensive and more expensive. Furthermore, by embedding an IC tag in the band, the flexibility of the band is impaired.

  The invention of Patent Document 3 is for solving the problem of the flexibility of the band. The IC tag is integrated with the band using a heat shrinkable tube. However, the IC tag is attached to the band, and it cannot be said that the flexibility loss of the band has been eliminated. Further, the invention of Patent Document 3 has a complicated manufacturing process and the same problem that the manufacturing cost is increased.

  The problem with the fastener for attaching the identification plate is that the identification plate is separated from the product due to the problem of integration of the identification plate and the band and the problem of loss of flexibility of the band. If the identification plate is removed, the product cannot be managed, and forgery can be easily performed.

  Secondly, the manufacturing for solving the above-mentioned problems is costly and troublesome. The identification plate must be attached to each product, and it is desirable that the identification plate and the stopper for attachment can be produced in large quantities and at low cost.

JP 2005-190173 A JP 2007-8498 A JP 2008-33706 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to manufacture the attachment band and the identification plate separately, and to physically fix both of them, and for the band to be used in various ways without losing flexibility. The object is to realize an identification plate stopper that can be attached to a product. Furthermore, it is easy and low-cost to manufacture identification plate stoppers produced in large quantities while fulfilling the above-mentioned purpose. It also has a sealing function.

  In order to achieve the above object, an identification plate stopper according to the present invention comprises a male part, a band part, and a female part that are integrally formed of a thermoplastic resin in this order, and the identification plate provided with a through hole. A fastener that is sandwiched and integrated between a female part and a female part, wherein the male part has a mushroom shape at the center of the mating side between the dish-shaped base plate and the female part of the dish-shaped base plate And a plurality of locking portions arranged at equal distances around the protruding portion, the female portion having a mating surface with the male plate-shaped base plate A plate, an insertion hole into which the protruding portion is inserted, and at least three engagement claws provided in the insertion hole, the locking portion being locked to an edge of the through hole of the identification plate, and the identification plate And the engaging claw is configured to engage with a lower end of an engaging portion formed on the protruding portion.

  With this configuration, the identification plate can be attached to the male portion of the stopper, and the identification plate is held between the locking portion and the male and female portions, so that it does not come off. Moreover, since a band part does not lose a softness | flexibility, it can attach to various goods. Furthermore, it is easy to mount the identification plate, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the operation can be simplified.

  In addition, in the identification plate stopper of the present invention, it is difficult to disengage the engaging portion of the male part and the engaging claw of the female part, and to remove the identification plate, the stopper must be destroyed. The stopper according to the above also has a function as a sealing tool.

  Further, in the fastener of the present invention, the female portion is provided with a groove on the outside of the insertion hole, the groove covers the locking portion provided in the male portion, and is configured to shield the locking portion. The protruding portion of the part is formed from the bottom in the order of the support column, the engaging portion, and the space closing portion, and the space closing portion is formed smaller than the insertion hole and larger than the insertion column, It is characterized by being substantially shielded.

  With this configuration, the engagement of the identification plate and the engagement between the male part and the female part are shielded and substantially shielded, respectively, so that it becomes more difficult to remove the identification plate. Once the stopper is attached, the identification plate does not come off unless the stopper is destroyed, the product can be managed safely, and a sealing function is provided.

  Furthermore, in the stopper according to the present invention, the stopper is provided with two or more of the locking portions in either the male portion or the female portion, and the male portion or the above-described groove in which the locking portion is not provided. Provided in the female portion, the locking portion is locked with the identification plate.

  Finally, in the fastener according to the present invention, the identification plate is formed in a flat plate shape and includes a through hole, and an edge of the through hole is configured to be engaged with the engaging portion, and an IC chip and an antenna are provided therein. Or the front and back surfaces of the identification plate are formed to display characters and symbols, or both.

With this configuration, the identification plate stopper of the present invention can present product information in various forms. Not only the management by the IC chip but also the information on the product can be confirmed by visual observation only by characters and symbols formed on the front and back of the identification plate.

  According to the present invention, firstly, the identification plate is fixed to the stopper by the locking portion provided on the male part of the stopper, and when the stopper is attached, the male part and female of the stopper are attached. Since it is pinched by the part, it is double-fixed, and it is possible to provide a stopper that does not remove the identification plate from the product.

  Secondly, since the locking portion for locking the identification plate is completely shielded from the outside, the locking plate cannot be operated to remove the identification plate. Moreover, the engaging claw of the female part engaged with the engaging part of the male part is substantially shielded by the space closing part of the male part, and it is difficult to release the engagement.

  From the above, even if the identification plate is to be replaced for the purpose of falsification, there is no way to remove the identification plate but to destroy the stopper, and forgery of product information can be prevented.

  Thirdly, by providing the locking part on the male part or female part of the stopper, the band part can operate without impairing the original operation. Therefore, it can be firmly attached to the object, and can be attached to any object as long as the length of the band is adjusted to the object. Further, the band can be wound around the product more than twice to ensure the tightening.

  Finally, after the identification plate and the stopper are manufactured separately, the process of mounting each can be mounted by a very simple operation, so that the operation can be simplified. In addition, since a separate shrink tube or adhesive is not required for mounting, cost can be reduced compared to conventional mounting methods.

It is the top view which showed the fastener of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is the rear view (A) which showed the fastener of embodiment which concerns on this invention, and sectional drawing (B) of II-II of a band part. It is the side view which showed the male part (III-III) of the stopper of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is the side view which showed the female part (IV-IV) of the stopper of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is VV sectional drawing of the female part of the fastener of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is the top view which showed the identification board of embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed the state which mounted | wore the stopper of embodiment which concerns on this invention with the identification board. It is sectional drawing which attached the identification board to the fastener of embodiment which concerns on this invention, and showed the state which inserted and fitted the male part to the female part. It is the figure which actually attached the stopper of the embodiment concerning the present invention to goods.

  Hereinafter, a stopper according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The present invention includes a stopper 1 and an identification plate having a through hole 4c and having an IC tag built therein.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the stopper 1 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material (industrial resin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide) in the order of the male part 2, the band part 5 and the female part 3. Therefore, it has moderate flexibility and can be firmly attached to the product when the stopper 1 is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the band portion 5 has a flat cross-section as a whole, and a kamaboko-shaped protrusion 5a protrudes in the center. The protrusion 5a has a role of reinforcing the band portion 5 so that the band portion 5 is not greatly deformed during use while the band portion 5 has appropriate flexibility. Further, since the protrusion 5a realizes the bending of the band portion 5 in one direction, by making this the front side, the attachment in the reverse direction is prevented at the time of attachment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the male part 2 includes a plate-like base plate 2a, a protruding part 2b simulating a mushroom shape, and locking parts 2f and 2g around which an identification plate 4 is attached. At least two locking portions 2f and 2g are provided for mounting the identification plate.

  The protruding portion 2b includes a space closing portion 2c, an engaging portion 2d, and a column 2e. The diameter of the disk-shaped space closing part 2c is smaller than the diameter of the insertion hole 3b of the female part 3 shown in FIG. 4, and larger than the diameter of the support column 2e. The diameter of the engaging portion 2d is larger than the diameter of the support 2e, and is substantially equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the insertion hole 3b of the female portion 3.

  The locking portions 2f and 2g are provided in a direction perpendicular to the base plate 2a. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the locking portions 2f and 2g has corners 2f1 and 2g1 protruding outward as viewed from the center of the male portion. The length 2h between the lower ends of the corners 2f1 and 2g1 and the base plate 2a has a height substantially equal to the thickness of the identification plate 4 as can be seen from FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the female portion 3 includes a dish-shaped base plate 3a, an insertion hole 3b in the center, coupling claws 3c, 3d, and 3e on the inner wall thereof, and an annular groove 3f on the outer side of the insertion hole 3b. Have The insertion hole 3b is located at the center of the base plate 3a and penetrates the base plate 3a.

  The inner circumferences of the tips of the engaging claws 3c, 3d, 3e are larger than the outer circumference of the support 2e of the male part 2 and smaller than the outer circumference of the engaging part 2d of the male part 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the engaging claws 3 c, 3 d, and 3 e have a fishhook-like cross section. By providing at least three engagement claws, the engagement state is balanced and is difficult to come off.

  The groove 3d is provided in an annular shape in the female portion, and as shown in FIG. 5, the cross-section has a shape covering the locking portions 2f and 2g of the male portion 2, and a stopper is inserted as shown in FIG. When this occurs, the locking portions 2f and 2g are covered to prevent contact with the outside.

  The identification plate 4 is formed in a flat plate shape. As shown in FIG. 6, the identification plate 4 has an IC chip 4a, an antenna 4b, and a through hole 4c in the center. The locking portions 2f of the male portion 2 and the corners 2f1, 2g1 of 2g are locked to the edge of the through hole 4c.

  In the embodiment, it is assumed that it is attached to marine products (such as a position where the base of the scissors scissors does not fall off). The thickness of the band 5 was changed from 10 mm to 15 mm, the thickness of the band 5 was changed from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, and the height of the center part where the male part 2 and the female part 3 were engaged was changed from 5 mm to 10 mm. The identification plate 4 has a circular shape with a diameter of 25 mm to 30 mm and a thickness of 1.5 mm to 2 mm as an optimum size and shape for attachment to marine products. The diameter of the through hole 4c was a circle of 5 mm to 10 mm.

  In order to actually attach the stopper 1, first, as shown in FIG. 7, the edge of the through hole 4 c of the identification plate 4 is locked to the locking portions 2 f and 2 g of the male portion 2. Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the male part 2 fitted with the identification plate 4 is inserted into the female part 3. And the engaging part 2d of the male part 2 and the engaging claws 3c, 3d, 3e of the female part 3 are engaged.

  As a result of the engagement state, as shown in FIG. 8, the space closing portion 2c of the male portion 2 serves as a lid that substantially shields the engagement between the engagement portion 2d and the engagement claws 3c, 3d, and 3e from the outside. Therefore, it is difficult to play with the engaging portion. Further, even if a thin object such as a wire is inserted into the gap between the space closing part 2c of the male part 2 and the insertion hole 3b of the female part 3, the engagement is released if the engaging claws 3c, 3d and 3e are not spread outward simultaneously. It constitutes a so-called sealed state that cannot be done.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the outer portion from the locking portions 2 f and 2 g of the male portion 2 and the outer portion from the groove 3 f of the female portion 3 sandwich the identification plate 4. Further, since the locking portions 2f and 2g for locking the identification plate 4 provided on the male portion 2 are shielded from the outside, the locking portions 2f and 2g for locking the identification plate 4 are operated from the outside. I can't let you.

  That is, in order to remove the identification plate 4 from the stopper 1, the stopper 1 can only be destroyed, and the stopper 1 also serves as a sealing tool.

  In the embodiment, the locking portions 2f and 2g are provided in the male portion 2 and the groove 3f is provided in the female portion 3, but each may be provided on the other side.

  The shape of the male part 2 and the female part 3 and the shape of the identification plate 4 do not have to be circular as long as the through-hole 4c is provided. It can be used in the same way in a shape that can Similarly, the protruding portion 2b, the insertion hole 3b, and the through hole 4c do not have to be circular.

  Characters and symbols are displayed on the front and back surfaces of the identification plate 4 (entered directly with an oil-based pen, etc., or a character indicating the production area is molded on the front and back surfaces, or sometimes thermoformed by engraving). Can be used. This makes it possible to use not only product management but also simpler methods such as listing price tags and product names and arranging them at the storefront.

  In the actual operation, if the state shown in FIG. 7, that is, the state in which the stopper 1 and the identification plate 4 are engaged with each other is produced in large quantities, the subsequent operation only involves pressing the male part and the female part together. Therefore, the work can be simplified.

  In addition, the identification plate 4 and the stopper 1 can be integrated by a simple manual operation. As a result, the manufacturing process of the stopper can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the stopper can be greatly reduced.

  FIG. 9 shows a diagram in which the stopper 1 is attached to the scissors portion of the crab 9 by the above-described method as an example in which the present invention is actually attached to a product. When attaching to a fish, the attachment position may be a tail fin. In addition, it can be used as a crop because it can be put together in a band. At this time, the length of the band and the size of the identification plate are set to values that do not fall off when stopped on a farm product. It can be used in a wide variety of ways by changing the length of the band and the size of the identification plate.

  In addition, the numerical value raised as an Example is a numerical value calculated based on FIG. 9, Comprising: When attaching to goods other than an Example, the numerical value quoted changes with goods to attach.

1 Stopper 1
2 Male part 2
3 Female part 3
4 Identification plate 4
5 Band 5
9 Crab 9
2a Base plate 2a
2b Protruding part 2b
2c Space closure part 2c
2d coupling part 2d
2e Prop 2e
2f Locking part 2f
2g Locking part 2g
3a Base plate 3a
3b Insertion hole 3b
3c Bonding claw 3c
3d coupling claw 3d
3e Bonding claw 3e
3f groove 3f
4a IC chip 4a
4b antenna 4b
4c Through hole 4c
5a Band thickness 5a

Claims (4)

A fastener that integrally forms a male part, a band part, and a female part with a thermoplastic resin in this order, and sandwiches an identification plate having a through hole between the male part and the female part. There,
The male part is arranged at an equal distance around the protruding part and a protruding part simulating a mushroom shape at the center part of the mating side of the dished base plate and the female part of the dished base plate Provide multiple locking parts,
The female part is provided with a dish-shaped base plate having a mating surface with the male dish-shaped base plate, an insertion hole into which the protruding portion is inserted, and at least three engaging claws inside the insertion hole,
Locking the locking portion to the edge of the through hole of the identification plate, fixing the identification plate,
A stopper configured to engage the engaging claw with a lower end of an engaging portion formed on the protruding portion. The female part is provided with a groove outside the insertion hole,
The groove is configured to cover a locking portion provided in the male portion and shield the locking portion,
The protruding part of the male part is formed in the order of the support column, the engaging part and the space closing part from below,
The stopper according to claim 1, wherein the space closing portion is smaller than the insertion hole and larger than the support column, and is configured to substantially shield the engaged claw. The stopper is provided with two or more locking portions on either the male portion or the female portion,
The groove is provided in the male part or the female part where the locking part is not provided,
The stopper according to claim 1, wherein the locking portion is locked with the identification plate. The identification plate is formed in a flat plate shape and includes a through hole, and an edge of the through hole is configured to be locked with the locking portion,
It has IC chip and antenna inside,
Alternatively, the front and back surfaces of the identification plate are formed so that characters and symbols can be displayed.
The stopper according to claim 1, wherein both are characterized.

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