Key-ring clasp

Abstract

A clasp for mounting therein key rings adapted to turning for 360 degrees circularly along the clasp, the clasp includes a “C” shaped main body formed from wires; the lower end of the main body is punched to form a fixed latch seat receiving therein an elastic element and a latch to form a press-button opening / closing means; the latch seat has on its outer surface a slide way for straight displacement of a press button (extending radially of the clasp) of the latch in the slide way, to thereby control opening / closing of the space between the upper end of the latch and the upper end of the “C” shaped main body of the clasp. Thereby the key rings or a strip-like thing can be placed therein. By virtue that the latch seat on the outer surface of the opening / closing means is only slightly larger than the main body, the key rings can be directly mounted in the clasp and turn for 360 degrees for the convenience of mounting and dismantling the key rings.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention is related to an improved structure of clasp, and especially to a clasp for direct mounting therein key rings, the key rings can turn for 360 degrees circularly along the clasp. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] A conventional key-ring clasp is made by press forging, it is solid; the key rings are unable to turn for 360 degrees circularly along a bottom ring of a key-ring clasp. [0005] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 showing key-ring clasps made by press forging, wherein the clasps 91 are made each having an opening / closing means 94 connecting with a ring 93 rotatable on a protruding axle 92; wherein the rings 93 can be slipped thereover a plurality of key rings to get a function of collecting keys. [0006] A opening / closing means 94 shown in FIG. 1 is operated taking advantage of an “L” shaped engaging block 941 to make effective of the function of the opening / closing clap 91; the engagi...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a clasp for mounting key rings that can turn for 360 degrees circularly along the clasp. The clasp includes a \"C\" shaped main body formed from wires, with a lower end punched to form a fixed latch seat receiving an elastic element and a latch to form a press-button opening / closing means. The latch seat is provided on its outer surface with a slide way for straight displacement of the press button of the latch to control opening / closing of the space between the upper end of the latch and the upper end of the \"C\" shaped main body of the clasp. The key rings can be directly mounted in the clamp, and the press-button opening / closing means operates to move in a straight direction along an outer side of the \"C\" shaped main body, reducing the risk of hurting by clamping fingers of a user. The clasp can be further changed for utilization, and can be directly connected to an inserting strip for insertion connecting to a belt of a user. The invention provides a novel and convenient way to mount and dismantle key rings."

Problems solved by technology

The above two conventional key-ring clasps are made by press forging, the lower areas of the clasps are designed to receive thicker parts of the opening / closing means, so that the key rings mounted thereon are unable to each turn for 360 degrees circularly along a bottom ring of a key-ring clasp; and they must be provided with protruding axles for mounting rings to allow inserting of key rings therein, these key rings are closed, it is quite inconvenient to mount or dismantle the key rings made from winding metallic wires.

Particularly, when in operating the opening / closing means, a rotating force must be exerted; such rotation tends to induce a danger of clamping fingers.

More importantly, in manufacturing such conventional structures, designing to add protruding axles and rings is necessary; and this largely increase the cost of production.

Such designing can allow the clasp mounting thereon with the key rings to turn for 360 degrees, however, the rotating rod 82 is moved by rotating, when a user presses to exert force, his fingers are subjected to being clamped, this is the main defect.

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