Tassel holder

Abstract

To provide tassel hooks that are directly fixed in a curtain, and are user-friendly at low cost.SOLUTION: Tassel hooks 1, 9 are integrally molded in the injection molding of synthetic resin. In the tassel hooks, a block 2 provided with a slit 3 to insert an end of a curtain and protrusions 4, 5, 11 serving as slip resistance with the curtain are molded integrally in at least one side of an inner upper part and a lower part of the slit 3 of the block 2, and hooks 6 are provided on the surface of the block 2 and in internally opposite 2-surfaces of the slit 3 toward the outside, respectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention relates to a curtain tassel. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a tassel holder to hang the tassels that you want to keep together when the curtains are open.

[0003] A pair of tassel hooks are usually fixed to the wall on either side of the window, and when the curtains are open, the ring-shaped strings on both ends of the tassel are hung on the hooks on the tassel hook to hold the curtains together.

[0004] A tassel hook integrated with a clip has been proposed so that it can be attached to the window frame of a room in which it is not possible to attach a tassel hook to the wall, such as in a rental property (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0005] Furthermore, although not described in the document, the tassel hook shown in Patent Document 1 can also be attached to the edge of a curtain for use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2014-46182 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, the tassel hook of Patent Document 1 has a large number of parts and a complex structure.

[0008] If you attach a tassel hook to a window frame, the tassel hook will be hidden, making the job complicated, especially when trying to tie up only the curtains on the inside of a window that has double curtains such as lace curtains.

[0009] In addition, when using tassel hooks by clipping them to the edge of curtains, the hooks stick out from the outside of the curtains, making them unbalanced and tilting, which can cause damage to nearby walls in windows. Furthermore, because the tassels are not hidden by the curtains, they look unsightly when the curtains are closed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The tassel hook of the present invention is characterized by having a block with a slit for inserting the end of a curtain, a non-slip shape protruding from at least one of the upper or lower inner surfaces of the slit of the block to prevent the curtain and the block from slipping, and hooks facing outward on each of the two opposing surfaces of the block that do not have the slit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] It consists of only one injection-molded synthetic resin part, so there is no need for assembly, and no tape or screws are required for fixing. Installation is easy, as the edge of the curtain simply needs to be inserted into the slit, and it also has a structure that prevents it from slipping after installation. Since it is attached directly to the curtain, there are no holes or stains on the wall.

[0012] The tassel hooks do not protrude from the curtains, so there is no risk of damaging the wall, and when the curtains are closed the tassels are hidden behind the curtains for a neat appearance. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tassel holder according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of a tassel holder according to a first embodiment; [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a front view of the slit of the tassel hook in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a top view of a tassel holder according to a first embodiment; [Figure 5] 10 is a perspective view of a tassel hook according to a second embodiment; [Figure 6] 10 is a perspective view of the tassel holder according to the second embodiment; [Figure 7] 10 is an enlarged view of the upper part of the slit of the tassel hook as seen from the front in the second embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a top view of the tassel holder according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 shows the appearance of a tassel hook 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The main body of the tassel hook 1 is a roughly rectangular block 2, which has a slit 3 for inserting the end of a curtain (not shown). The slit 3 is long and is carved deeply across three sides of the block 2, from surface 8, where the slit 3 begins, to near the opposite surface.

[0016] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, trapezoidal protrusions 4 and semicircular protrusions 5 are provided at the top and bottom of the slit 3, offset in the depth direction of the slit and facing each other. This provides a non-slip shape, making it difficult for the curtain to slip out in the width direction. While Figure 2 shows the top, a similar shape is also provided at the bottom of the block 2.

[0017] As shown in Figure 4, by setting an overlap dimension a when trapezoidal protrusion 4 and semicircular protrusion 5 are projected onto surface 8, which is the starting point of slit 3, curtains made of thin, smooth fabrics are less likely to slip.

[0018] Figure 5 shows the appearance of a tassel hook 9 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As with the first embodiment, the main body of the tassel hook 9 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped block 2, which is provided with a slit 3 for inserting the end of a curtain.

[0019] As shown in Figures 6 to 8, steps 10 are provided on one side of the slit 3 above and below, and leaf spring shapes 11 that act as anti-slip protrude from the surface opposite to surface 15 of the slit 3 widened by the steps 10. As the leaf spring shapes 11 move deeper into the slit 3, they approach surface 15 of the slit 3 widened by the steps 10, and near the tip they enter the space of the slit widened by the steps 10. Dimension b shown in Figure 8 is the dimension of the leaf spring shapes 11 entering the space of the slit 3 widened by the steps 10. When a curtain is inserted into the tassel hook 9, local wrinkles occur in both the width direction and the vertical direction of the curtain where the leaf spring shapes 11 enter the space of the slit 3 widened by the steps 10, so the tassel hook 9 is less likely to slip even on thinner curtains than in the first embodiment.

[0020] Furthermore, by providing a localized protrusion 12 at the end of the leaf spring shape 11 closest to the center in the vertical direction of the block 2 at the portion of the leaf spring shape 11 that has penetrated the space of the slit 3 widened by the step 10, the dimension b of the leaf spring shape 11 that has penetrated the space of the slit 3 widened by the step 10 can be increased without sacrificing mold strength.

[0021] A tip-side thick portion 13 is provided near the tip of the leaf spring shape 11. By placing a knock pin of the injection molding die in this portion, the leaf spring shape 11 can be easily released from the mold and deformation can be prevented. In addition, a root-side thick portion 14 is provided near the base of the leaf spring shape 11 so that it bulges outward. This thick portion causes the leaf spring shape 11 to cool more slowly before release from the mold than the thinner central portion, causing warping after release. Because the root-side thick portion 14 is formed to bulge outward, the warping allows the tip side to penetrate deeply into the step 10, and the dimension b of the leaf spring shape 11 entering the space of the slit 3 widened by the step 10 can be made larger than the dimension specified in the mold design.

[0022] In either the first or second embodiment described above, by providing an anti-slip shape near the top and bottom ends of the slit 3, localized wrinkles are generated in two places, top and bottom, when the curtain is inserted, preventing slippage in both the vertical and horizontal directions and allowing for stable use.

[0023] Hooks 6 are provided on the left and right sides of block 2 as viewed from surface 8, which is the starting point of slit 3, i.e., the sides that correspond to the front and back when in use. The two hooks 6 have different shapes, and when hooked onto the ring-shaped strings at both ends of a tassel (not shown), one shape makes it easy to remove and the other shape makes it difficult to remove.

[0024] The hook 6 provided on the surface corresponding to the back side has a barbed shape 7 near the tip, and by catching on this barbed shape 7, the tassel will not easily come off even if it is handled by hand.

[0025] By providing hooks 6 on the front and back, the center of gravity of tassel holders 1 and 9 is closer to the center of the whole, making them less likely to tilt when attached and reducing the occurrence of unsightly wrinkles in the curtains. In addition, the attached tassel is shaped so that it hangs below the vertical center of block 2 near the base of hook 6 on the back, minimizing tilt in the front-to-back direction.

[0026] Furthermore, the shape of tassel hook 9 is such that the injection molding mold is divided into a movable mold and a fixed mold at the center of front and back hooks 6, and the upper and lower non-slip shapes, i.e., trapezoidal protrusion 4 and semicircular protrusion 5 in the first embodiment, or the leaf spring shape 11 in the second embodiment, are configured to move up and down using a sliding mold, resulting in a shape that can be released from the mold, and therefore it can be molded as a single unit.

[0027] The tassel holders 1 and 9 of the embodiments have a small portion that protrudes from the curtain after installation, so there is little risk of them hitting the wall even when installed close to the wall. In addition, the tassel is hidden on the window side of the curtain, i.e., on the back side when viewed from inside the room, so it does not spoil the appearance.

[0028] In the embodiment, the block 2 is an approximately rectangular parallelepiped, but this may be modified as appropriate in consideration of design and formability. Also, if it is difficult to provide an anti-slip shape on both the top and bottom, it may be provided on one side.

[0029] As described above, the tassel hooks 1 and 9 of the present invention provide an inexpensive and attractive alternative for rooms where conventional tassel hooks cannot be attached to the wall. They also make it easy to tie up the middle curtain when using three or more curtains side by side on a long window. Furthermore, when tied up, they can be kept at a distance from the window, which helps prevent the curtains and tassels from getting wet and causing mold, even when there is dew on the window or window frame. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 1. First embodiment of tassel holder 2 blocks 3 slits 4 trapezoidal protrusions 5 semicircular protrusions 6 Hooks 7. Return shape 8 Surface where the slit starts 9. Second embodiment of tassel holder 10 steps 11 Leaf spring shape 12 Localized protrusions 13 Thick part on tip side 14 Thick part at base 15 Slit surface widened by steps a) The overlap dimension when projecting two opposing protrusions onto the surface where the slit begins b Dimensions when the leaf spring shape is inserted into the space of the slit widened by the step

Claims

1. This tassel hook is integrally molded by injection molding of synthetic resin, and is characterized by having a block with a slit for inserting the end of a curtain, a non-slip shape that protrudes from the inner surface of the block facing the slit in a manner offset in the depth direction of the slit so as to overlap when projected onto the surface where the slit starts, to prevent the curtain and the block from slipping, and a hook that is provided facing outward on the surface of the block without the slit.

2. 2. The tassel holder according to claim 1, wherein the anti-slip shape is a shape that allows the curtain to be released from the mold by sliding the mold in the up-and-down direction of the block perpendicular to the direction in which the curtain is inserted into the slit.

3. A tassel hook molded as a single unit by injection molding of synthetic resin, characterized in that it comprises a block with a slit for inserting the end of a curtain, a step provided on at least one of the upper or lower parts of the inner surface of one side of the slit of the block to widen the width of the slit, a leaf spring shape protruding from the surface opposite the step so that the tip thereof enters the space of the slit widened by the step, and hooks facing outward are provided on each of the two opposing surfaces of the block that do not have the slit.

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