Tabular self-retracting device
A self-stretching, tubular technology used in clothing, clothing belts, travel or camping gear, etc., to solve problems such as loss of personal items
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[0029] now refer to figure 1 , shows a tubular self-expanding device 2 according to the invention. Said device 2 has a long tubular member in the form of a tube 6 housing a spring member 3 , a cord 8 fixed to the spring member 3 and extending outside the tube 6 , and a clip 10 connected to the cord 8 outside the tube 6 .
[0030] The tube 6 has a longitudinally elongated cavity 14 through which the spring element 3 is guided, and an open end 16 through which the cord 8 passes. The opposite end 22 of the tube 6 is preferably closed, but can be left open if desired. Open end 16 may be provided with cap 7 secured to tube 6 by screwing, gluing or otherwise. The advantage of having the cap 7 separate from the tube 6 is that the cap 7 can be removed for easy placement, maintenance or repair of the spring member 3 and cord 8 is easier.
[0031] The open end 16 advantageously has a smooth inner surface 42 , possibly with a rounded lip 43 to facilitate sliding of the cord 8 into and...
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