Connecting piece

Abstract

A connector (1) integrally has a main body part (2), an opening / closing part (3), and an elastic deformation part (4), and the opening / closing part (3) has: a first hooked part (311) that is hooked to one end part (21) of the main body part (2) in a closing direction (A2 direction) at an opening closing position (P1) at which an opening (11) is closed, and that releases the hooked state during movement in an opening direction (A1 direction), and a second hooked part (312) that is hooked to the other end part (21) of the main body part (2) in a closing direction (A2 direction) at an opening closing position (P1) at which the opening (11) is closed; and an insertion connection section (321) into which the other end section (22) of the main body section (2) is inserted so as to allow the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing section (3), the insertion connection section (321) being provided with a second hooked section (323). The second hooked part (323) is hooked to the other end part (22) of the main body part (2) in the closing direction (A2 direction) in the opening closing position (P1), and the hooked state is released when the second hooked part (323) moves in the opening direction (A1 direction).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to hooks, buckles, and other connecting components that connect articles or connect separate articles or parts thereof to each other. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, as a component for connecting separate items or parts, a connecting member having a base and an opening / closing body is known. The base has a storage space and a hook, and the opening / closing body is integrally formed with the base via a spring (see Document 1: International Publication No. 2024 / 047796). A shaft hole is formed in the base, and a shaft portion supported in the shaft hole is formed at the base end of the opening / closing body. With this connecting member, the opening communicating with the storage space of the base can be opened and closed by rotating the opening / closing body centered on the shaft portion.

[0003] Furthermore, in the connector described in Document 1, the base end of the opening / closing body is merely a shaft portion supported by a shaft hole in the base portion. Therefore, it is difficult to improve the strength relative to the direction of detaching the opening / closing body from the outside of the connector and the torsional direction. Additionally, since the shaft portion at the base end of the opening / closing body is supported by a shaft hole in the base portion, the opening / closing body rotates around this portion as a reference point. Therefore, by utilizing only the elastic force of a portion of the spring portion to open and close the opening / closing body, the load is concentrated on only a portion of the spring portion. From this perspective, it is also difficult to improve the strength of the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector that can improve strength.

[0005] [1] A connector according to one aspect of the present invention integrally comprises: a main body portion forming a storage space through which a connected body passes and an opening communicating with the storage space divided by one end and another end; an opening and closing portion for opening and closing the opening; and an elastically deformable portion for connecting the main body portion and the opening and closing portion in such a way that the opening and closing portion can move in an opening and closing manner, wherein the opening and closing portion comprises: a first hooked portion hooked in a closing direction to one end of the main body portion in an opening closed position and released from the hooking state during movement in an opening direction; and an insertion connecting portion for inserting the other end of the main body portion in such a way that the opening and closing portion can be moved in an opening and closing manner, wherein a second hooked portion is formed in the insertion connecting portion, the second hooked portion hooked in a closing direction to the other end of the main body portion in the opening closed position and released from the hooking state during movement in an opening direction.

[0006] [2] In this embodiment, the main body portion may be divided into an opening to form a hook shape.

[0007] A first hook portion is formed at one end of the main body portion, which can be disengaged from the first hooked portion in the closing direction, and a second hook portion is formed at the other end of the main body portion, which can be disengaged from the second hooked portion in the closing direction.

[0008] [3] In this embodiment, the main body may have an extension portion extending from the connection position with the elastic deformation portion toward the opening side, the elastic deformation portion extending along the extension portion on the outside of the extension portion, and the other end of the main body may be formed by the front end of the extension portion.

[0009] [4] In this embodiment, the insertion connection portion may have a configuration hole portion, the configuration hole portion being open on the inner side serving as the storage space side and configured at the other end of the main body portion in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing portion, and the second hooked portion being configured in the configuration hole portion.

[0010] [5] In this embodiment, the configuration hole may be formed by a through hole, which extends from the inner side of the storage space to the outer side of the opposite side and allows the other end of the main body to be inserted in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part. The second hooked part is formed on the inner wall forming the through hole in a manner that hooks onto the other end of the main body in the closed position of the opening.

[0011] [6] In this embodiment, a locking protrusion is formed at the other end of the main body portion, protruding toward the inner side that serves as the storage space, and a locking protrusion is formed at the second hooked portion, protruding toward the outer side that serves as the opposite side to the inner side and locking with the locking protrusion at the closed opening position.

[0012] [7] In this embodiment, the insertion connecting part may also have an abutting part that abuts against the outer surface of the main body when the opening of the opening is open.

[0013] [8] In this embodiment, a recessed portion may be formed on the outer surface of the main body portion to which the abutting portion abuts, in a manner that allows it to move away from the trajectory of the abutting portion.

[0014] [9] In this embodiment, a stepped portion may be formed at the other end of the main body portion, which abuts against the insertion side of the insertion connecting portion in the opening and closing portion at the opening-open position of the opening.

[0015] According to the present invention, a connector capable of achieving increased strength can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the connecting component of this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view showing the closed state of the connector in the above-described embodiment.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The side view of the connector shown.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing the closed state of the connector in the above embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal sectional view showing the open state of the connector in the above embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] [Structure of this embodiment]

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] exist Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment, the connecting member 1 is configured as a circular resin hook that connects to an article or connects separate articles or parts thereof. The connecting member 1 is integrally formed from resin material into a single component, comprising: a main body 2, which forms a storage space 10 through which a part such as a rope of the article being connected (not shown) passes, and is divided by one end 21 and the other end 22 into an opening 11 communicating with the storage space 10; an opening / closing part 3, which opens and closes the opening 11; and an elastically deformable part 4, which connects the main body 2 and the opening / closing part 3 in a manner that allows the opening / closing part 3 to move open and close. The opening / closing part 3 can be positioned at the open-closed position P1 (see reference 1) by its opening / closing movement. Figure 4 ) and the opening position P2 of opening 11 (refer to Figure 5 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the opening closed position P1 is the position of the opening / closing part 3 along the circumferential direction of the connecting member 1, and the opening open position P2 is the position where the opening / closing part 3 enters the storage space 10 from the opening closed position P1.

[0024] In the following description, the left-right direction of the connecting member 1 is defined as the X-axis direction, the front-back direction (width direction) of the connecting member 1 is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the up-down direction of the connecting member 1 is defined as the Z-axis direction. The X, Y, and Z axes are orthogonal to each other. Furthermore, the opening and closing direction is defined as direction A, the opening direction as direction A1, and the closing direction as direction A2. The direction in which the front end 31 of the opening / closing part 3 faces one end 21 of the main body part 2 in the closed state is defined as direction B (which is also the circumferential direction of the connecting member 1 in this embodiment). However, the above directions are provided for convenience in the description of this embodiment; for the connecting member 1 in actual use, each direction can be appropriately configured.

[0025] The main body 2 is formed in a hook shape, and in this embodiment, it is bent into a C-shape to hook the connected object, and its inner circumferential surface divides out a storage space 10. In this embodiment, the position on the side closer to the center of the arc of the main body 2 in the X-axis direction is set as the inner side of the storage space 10, and the position on the other side closer to the center of the arc of the main body 2 in the X-axis direction is set as the front side. An opening 11 is provided on the other side in the X-axis direction.

[0026] One end 21 and the other end 22 of the main body 2 are arranged facing each other in the circumferential direction of the connector 1, separated by the opening 11. Furthermore, the main body 2 has an extension portion 23 extending circumferentially from the connection point with the elastically deformable portion 4 toward the opening 11, and the other end 22 is formed by the front end of this extension portion 23. The radial dimension of the extension portion 23 of the connector 1 is larger than the aforementioned radial dimension of the elastically deformable portion 4 and smaller than the radial dimension of the portion of the main body 2 other than the aforementioned extension portion 23.

[0027] A first hook portion 211 is formed at one end 21. This first hook portion 211 can be disengaged from hooking onto the first hooked portion 311 (described later) of the opening / closing portion 3 in the A2 direction. The width dimension of the first hook portion 211 in the Y-axis direction is set to be smaller than the dimension of the portion continuously formed with the first hook portion 211. The first hook portion 211 has an inner surface 211A that abuts against the first hooked portion 311 in the A2 direction, and a hook-shaped engaging portion 213 at the front end. The engaging portion 213 can be disengaged from the hook-shaped engaging portion 313 (described later) of the opening / closing portion 3.

[0028] A second hook portion 221 is formed at the other end 22, which can be disengaged in the A2 direction from the second hooked portion 323 of the opening / closing portion 3 (described later). The width dimension of the second hook portion 221 in the Y-axis direction is set to be smaller than the dimension of the portion continuously formed with the second hook portion 221. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the second hook part 221 is in the shape of a crochet hook, such as... Figure 1, Figure 2 As shown, a stepped portion 222 is formed protruding in the Y-axis direction from the portion continuously formed with the base end of the second hook portion 221 (the middle portion in the length direction of the extended setting portion 23). Therefore, the dimension of the extended setting portion 23 in the Y-axis direction is larger than the position of the stepped portion 222 near the base end and smaller than the position of the stepped portion 222 near the front end. This stepped portion 222 is configured to abut against the insertion side portion of the insertion connecting portion 321 in the opening / closing portion 3, which will be described later, in the open position P2. A locking protrusion 223 protruding towards the inner side of the storage space 10 and a protrusion 224 protruding towards the outer side opposite to the inner side are formed at the front end of the second hook portion 221. A recess 221B is formed on the outer surface 221A of the second hook portion 221, which is continuously formed with the protrusion 224. This recess is recessed inward in such a way that it is separated from the movement trajectory of the abutment portion 324, which will be described later. By forming the recess 221B in this way, the position where the abutment portion 324 abuts against the outer surface 221A when the opening and closing portion 3 moves in the A1 direction is located in a position that extends into the storage space 10, thereby expanding the opening and closing movement area of ​​the opening and closing portion 3.

[0029] The opening / closing part 3 is formed in an arc shape and, when positioned in the open / closed position P1, forms a ring-shaped connecting member 1 in cooperation with the main body part 2. The front end portion 31 of the opening / closing part 3 is positioned in the open / closed position P1 and faces one end portion 21 of the main body part 2 in the B direction. The base end portion 32 of the opening / closing part 3 is connected to the elastically deformable part 4 at the outer peripheral side.

[0030] The front end portion 31 has a first hooked portion 311, which hooks to one end portion 21 of the main body portion 2 in the A2 direction when the opening is closed P1 and releases the hooking state during movement (opening movement) in the A1 direction.

[0031] The first hooked portion 311 has an abutment plate portion 312 and a hook-shaped engaging portion 313. The abutment plate portion 312 is formed on the inner peripheral side (inner side) of the front end portion 31 and can abut against the inner surface 211A of the first hooked portion 211 in the closed position P1. The engaging portion 313 is continuously formed with the front end of the abutment plate portion 312. The outer surface of the abutment plate portion 312 abuts against the inner surface 211A. Through this abutment, the first hooked portion 311 is hooked onto the first hooked portion 211 in the A2 direction. The engaging portion 313 can be disengaged from the engaging portion 213 of the first hooked portion 211 in the closed position P1, thereby stabilizing the closed state of the closed opening 11. In addition, the first hooked part 311 has a pair of side plate parts 314 continuously formed with the abutting plate part 312, and a groove part 315 is formed by the abutting plate part 312 and the pair of side plate parts 314 to allow the first hooked part 211 to be pulled out.

[0032] The base end portion 32 has an insertion connection portion 321 that allows the other end portion 22 of the main body portion 2 to be inserted in such a way that it can allow the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing portion 3 in the A direction.

[0033] The insertion connector 321 has a configuration hole 320, which opens on the inner side of the storage space 10 side and is configured at the other end 22 of the main body 2 in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part 3. A second hooked part 323 is configured in the configuration hole 320. In this embodiment, the configuration hole 320 is formed by a through hole 322 that extends from the inner side of the storage space 10 side to the outer side of the opposite side. A second hooked part 323 is formed in the portion of the through hole 322 near the inner peripheral side of the connector 1. The second hooked part 323 protrudes from the inner wall 322A of the through hole 322 in such a way that it hooks onto the other end 22 of the main body 2 in the closed position P1. A locking protrusion 323A is formed at the front end of the second hooked part 323 that protrudes from the inner side of the storage space 10 side to the outer side of the opposite side. Furthermore, the portion of the inner wall 322A of the insertion connecting portion 321 that is positioned between the second hook portion 221 and the second hooked portion 323 is provided as an abutment portion 324 that abuts against the outer surface 221A of the second hook portion 221 when the opening is open P2. By abutting the abutment portion 324 against the outer surface 221A, the connecting member 1 restricts the opening / closing portion 3 from opening in the A1 direction beyond the opening position P2. Moreover, the gap between the second hook portion 221 and the abutment portion 324 is wide enough to form a gap 325 between the second hook portion 221 and the abutment portion 324. By forming the gap 325, the opening / closing portion 3 is allowed to swing by an amount corresponding to the gap 325. This allows the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing portion 3 in the A direction to proceed smoothly.

[0034] The second hooked part 323 hooks onto the second hooked part 221 in the A2 direction by locking the locking protrusion 323A to the locking protrusion 223 in the open closed position P1, and releases the hooked state during movement (opening movement) in the A1 direction.

[0035] The elastic deformable portion 4 is integrally formed with the main body 2, and is generally J-shaped with a raised portion 41 and a continuous portion 42. It is positioned on the opposite side in the X-axis direction. The raised portion 41 protrudes outward from the main body 2 (radially outward from the connecting member 1) away from the storage space 10. The continuous portion 42 extends in a curved shape from the front end of the raised portion 41 toward the opening / closing portion 3. In addition, the elastic deformable portion 4 is positioned with a certain space between it and the extension portion 23 to ensure the elastic deformation space of the elastic deformable portion 4. The elastic deformable portion 4 always applies force to the opening / closing portion 3 in the A2 direction at the open / closing position P1. Furthermore, through its elastic deformation, the opening / closing portion 3 is held to be able to swing slightly in the B direction.

[0036] Regarding the aforementioned connector 1, Figure 1 The state shown is the initial state. The opening / closing part 3 is positioned further outward than the opening 11, and the elastic deformation part 4 is formed with a curvature smaller than that of the main body part 2.

[0037] Figure 1 The connecting member 1 shown is assembled by inserting the second hook portion 221 into the through hole 322 and positioning the first hooked portion 311 closer to the storage space 10 than the first hook portion 211. Figures 2 to 4 The image shows the connecting member 1 in the closed state, where the opening / closing part 3 is positioned in the closed position P1 after assembly.

[0038] The opening 11 in the aforementioned connector 1 is opened and closed in the following manner.

[0039] (Open action)

[0040] For the connecting member 1, where the opening / closing part 3 is positioned at the closed position P1 and is in a closed state (fully closed state), the hook-shaped engaging parts 213 and 313 are released. Specifically, by slightly bending the main body 2 toward the storage space 10, or by bringing the opening / closing part 3, which is held by the elastic deformation part 4 to be able to swing slightly in the B direction, toward one end 21 of the main body 2, the hook-shaped engaging parts 213 and 313 are released. As a result, the opening / closing part 3 becomes capable of opening and moving in the A1 direction. Next, by operating the opening / closing part 3, it is moved in the A1 direction against the force exerted by the elastic deformation part 4, thereby opening the opening 11.

[0041] Then, the opening and closing part 3 is further opened and moved in the direction of A1 and is configured in Figure 5When the opening is in position P2, the abutting portion 324 of the opening / closing part 3 abuts against the outer surface 221A of the second hook portion 221 of the main body 2, and the base end portion 32 of the opening / closing part 3 abuts against the step portion 222 of the main body 2, thereby restricting the opening / closing part 3 from opening in the A1 direction beyond the opening position P2. Therefore, the opening / closing part 3 is in the open state (fully open state) when it is positioned in the opening position P2 without colliding with the inner part (inner circumference part) of the main body 2. By being in this open state, parts such as ropes of the connected items can be inserted into the storage space 10 through the opening 11, and the connecting member 1 can be connected to the items, or the items can be connected to each other, or parts of the items can be connected to each other. Furthermore, the opening / closing part 3 can move in the A direction between the opening closed position P1 and the opening open position P2.

[0042] (Close action)

[0043] For the connector 1 in the open state, when the opening operation of the opening and closing part 3 is stopped, the opening and closing part 3 moves towards the A2 direction to close due to the force applied by the elastic deformation part 4. Next, the first hook part 211 of the main body part 2 is placed into the groove 315 in the front end part 31 of the opening and closing part 3, so that the abutment plate part 312 of the first hooked part 311 abuts or can abut against the inner surface 211A of the first hooked part 211, and the hook-shaped engaging part 313 engages with the hook-shaped engaging part 213, thereby placing the opening and closing part 3 in the open closed position P1 and becoming closed. At this time, the locking protrusion 323A engages with the locking protrusion 223, so that the second hooked part 323 is hooked to the second hook part 221. Thus, in the closed state, the first hooked part 311 is hooked to the first hooked part 211, and the second hooked part 323 is hooked to the second hooked part 221 inserted into the through hole 322. Therefore, compared to the case where the base end of the opening / closing part is supported by the main body, the second hooked part 221 can be deeply inserted into the insertion connecting part 321, and the second hooked part 323 of the above structure can be hooked to the second hooked part 221, thereby improving the strength of the force relative to the A2 direction and the torsional force of the connecting member 1.

[0044] Here, the connector 1 is closed by hooking the first hooked part 311 to the first hooked part 211 and the second hooked part 323 to the second hooked part 221 at the closed position P1. However, each of the first hooked part 311 and the first hooked part 211, and the second hooked part 323 and the second hooked part 221, does not necessarily need to abut against each other, as long as they are in a hooked state. For example, even if a gap is formed between either the first hooked part 311 and the first hooked part 211, or between the second hooked part 323 and the second hooked part 221, as long as the first hooked part 311 and the first hooked part 211, and the second hooked part 323 and the second hooked part 221, have this gap forming, they can abut against each other to form a hooked state when force is applied in the A2 direction.

[0045] In addition, in this embodiment, the outer diameter profile of the elastic deformation part 4 is arranged along the outer diameter profile line (imaginary line) of the main body part 2 in the closed state, and the connecting member 1 presents a circular shape in cooperation with the main body part 2 and the opening and closing part 3.

[0046] Furthermore, in the open state of the connector 1, by moving the opening / closing part 3 in the direction of A1, the abutting plate part 312 moves away from the inner surface 211A of the first hook part 211, thereby releasing the hook between the first hooked part 311 and the first hook part 211, and the locking protrusion 323A disengages from the locking protrusion 223, thereby releasing the hook between the second hooked part 323 and the second hook part 221.

[0047] The above connector 1 is installed in bags, etc., and is used to hook various items or parts thereof.

[0048] [Variation Example]

[0049] In the above embodiment, the main body 2 is formed in the shape of a C, but it is not limited to this. As long as it is a shape that can hook onto the connected body, it can also be formed in other shapes such as the shape of a コ or the shape of a J.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the insertion connecting portion 321 has a through hole 322 for inserting a second hook portion 221 in the shape of a hook needle, which serves as a configuration hole 320 for the other end 22 of the opening / closing portion 3. In the open state, the front end of the second hook portion 221 protrudes outward from the through hole 322 (see reference). Figure 5 However, it is not limited to this. The insertion connector 321 can be configured to properly position the other end 22. For example, the insertion connector 321 can also be formed as a bottomed recessed portion for inserting the second hook portion 221 as a configuration hole portion 320. Alternatively, a small hole extending to the outside can be formed at the bottom of the aforementioned recessed portion.

[0051] In the above embodiment, a locking protrusion 323A is formed in the second hooked portion 323, and a locking protrusion 223 is formed in the first hooked portion 211. In the closed state, the locking protrusion 323A and the locking protrusion 223 are locked together. However, it is not limited to this. Even without this locking, if the second hooked portion 323 abuts against the first hooked portion 211 and is fully hooked in the A2 direction, the structure of the locking protrusion 323A and the locking protrusion 223 can be omitted.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the abutting part 324 of the insertion connecting part 321 abuts against the outer surface 221A of the main body part 2 at the open position P2 to restrict the opening movement of the opening and closing part 3, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the opening and closing part 3 abuts against other parts of the main body part 2 at the open position P2 to restrict its opening movement, the abutting part 324 may also be set to a non-abutting state relative to the outer surface 221A at the open position P2.

[0053] In the above embodiment, a recess 221B is formed on the outer surface 221A of the main body 2 that abuts against the abutting part 324, so as to be recessed in such a way as to be removed from the movement trajectory of the abutting part 324. However, it is not limited to this. If the opening and closing movement area of ​​the opening and closing part 3 can be sufficiently obtained, the structure of the recess 221B can be omitted.

[0054] In the above embodiment, a step portion 222 is formed that abuts against the insertion side of the insertion connecting portion 321 in the opening / closing portion 3 at the opening position P2. However, it is not limited to this. When the opening / closing portion 3 abuts against other parts at the opening position and restricts its opening movement, the step portion 222 may also be set to a non-abutting state relative to the outer surface 221A at the opening position P2.

[0055] In the above embodiment, at the open position P2, the front end of the second hooked part 323 is in a non-abutting state relative to the other end 22 of the main body part 2, but it is not limited to this. At the open position P2, the front end of the second hooked part 323 may also abut against the other end 22 of the main body part 2 to restrict the opening movement of the opening and closing part in the A1 direction.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the connecting member 1 is configured as a hook and loop, but it can also be configured as a buckle or the like.

[0057] [Effects]

[0058] (1) The connector 1 of this embodiment integrally includes: a main body 2, which forms a storage space 10 through which the connected body passes and is divided by one end 21 and the other end 22 into an opening 11 that connects the storage space 10; an opening and closing part 3, which opens and closes the opening 11; and an elastically deformable part 4, which connects the main body 2 and the opening and closing part 3 in such a way that the opening and closing part 3 can be moved to open and close, wherein the opening and closing part 3 has: a first hooked part 311, which in the opening closed position of closing the opening 11 P1 is hooked to one end 21 of the main body 2 in the A2 direction and is released from the hooking state during movement in the A1 direction; and an insertion connecting part 321 is provided for the other end 22 of the main body 2 to be inserted in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part 3, and a second hooked part 323 is formed in the insertion connecting part 321, the second hooked part 323 being hooked to the other end 22 of the main body 2 in the A2 direction when the opening is closed and is released from the hooking state during movement in the A1 direction.

[0059] According to the connector 1 of this embodiment, by inserting the other end 22 of the main body 2 into the insertion connector 321 of the opening / closing part 3, the opening / closing part 3 is connected in a state in which the opening / closing part 3 can be moved and opened / closed relative to the main body 2. Furthermore, in the closed position P1, the first hooked part 311 of the opening / closing part 3 hooks onto one end 21 of the main body 2 in the A2 direction, and the second hooked part 323 hooks onto the other end 22 of the main body 2 in the A2 direction. Therefore, for example, compared to the case where the opening / closing part 3 is axially supported on the main body 2, the strength relative to the direction in which the opening / closing part 3 is removed from the connector 1 can be improved. Additionally, since the other end 22 of the main body 2 hooking onto the second hooked part 323 is inserted into the insertion connector 321, for example, compared to the case where the opening / closing part 3 is axially supported on the main body 2, the strength of the connector 1 relative to the torsional direction can be improved. Furthermore, the other end 22 of the main body 2 is inserted into the insertion connecting part 321 in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part 3. Therefore, for example, compared to the case where the base end of the opening and closing part is supported by a shaft, the opening and closing part 3 can be opened and closed using the entire elastic deformation part 4, and the strength of the connecting member 1 can be improved by suppressing the concentrated application of load to only a part of the elastic deformation part 4.

[0060] In this way, by means of the connecting member 1, the strength can be improved and the connection between the opening / closing part 3 and the main body part 2 can be properly maintained.

[0061] (2) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, the main body 2 is divided into the opening 11 and formed into a hook shape. A first hook part 211 is formed at one end 21 of the main body 2, which can be disengaged from the first hooked part 311 in the A2 direction. A second hook part 221 is formed at the other end 22 of the main body 2, which can be disengaged from the second hooked part 323 in the A2 direction.

[0062] According to this structure, when the opening / closing part 3 is positioned in the open / closed position P1, the first hooked part 311 and the second hooked part 323 of the opening / closing part 3 are hooked to the first hooked part 211 and the second hooked part 221 of the main body part 2, thereby achieving a state in which the opening / closing part 3 is firmly connected to the main body part 2 and improving the strength of the connecting member 1 in the closed state. In addition, when the opening / closing part 3 is positioned in the position where it is moved from the open / closed position P1, the above-mentioned hooking state is released. Therefore, for example, compared to the case where the opening / closing part 3 is supported by a shaft, it is possible to construct a structure that allows swinging other than rotation during the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing part 3.

[0063] (3) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, the main body 2 has an extension part 23 extending from the connection position with the elastic deformation part 4 toward the opening 11 side, the elastic deformation part 4 extends along the extension part 23 on the outside of the extension part 23, and the other end 22 of the main body 2 is formed by the front end of the extension part 23.

[0064] With this structure, the elastic deformation portion 4 can be formed to be long in the connecting member 1, which is integrally formed with the main body 2 and the opening / closing portion 3 via the elastic deformation portion 4, thereby expanding the area where the opening / closing portion 3 can swing. Therefore, the other end 22 of the main body 2 can be easily inserted into the insertion connecting portion 321 of the opening / closing portion 3, and the opening / closing portion 3 can also be flexibly allowed to swing other than rotation that occurs with the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing portion 3, so that the opening / closing portion 3 can move smoothly in opening and closing.

[0065] (4) The insertion connection portion 321 has a configuration hole portion 320, which is open on the inner side of the storage space 10 and is configured in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing portion 3. The second hooked portion 323 is configured in the configuration hole portion 320.

[0066] With this structure, by inserting the other end 22 of the main body 2 into the insertion connection 321 from the inside and placing it in the configuration hole 320, the opening and closing part 3 can be properly connected to the main body 2.

[0067] (5) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, the configuration hole 320 is formed by a through hole 322, which extends from the inner side of the storage space 10 to the outer side of the opposite side and allows the other end 22 of the main body 2 to be inserted in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part 3.

[0068] The second hooked portion 323 is formed on the inner wall 322A that forms the through hole 322 so that it is hooked to the other end 22 of the main body portion 2 at the closed position P1.

[0069] According to this structure, by forming a through hole 322 for the other end 22 of the main body 2 to be inserted into the insertion connection 321, for example, compared to forming a recessed portion for the other end 22 of the main body 2 to be inserted into the insertion connection 321, the opening and closing portion 3 can be made smaller, and the complexity of the shape and structure of the mold used to form the opening and closing portion 3 can be avoided.

[0070] (6) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, a locking protrusion 223 is formed at the other end 22 of the main body 2, which protrudes toward the inner side of the storage space 10, and a locking protrusion 323A is formed at the second hooked part 323, which protrudes toward the outer side opposite to the inner side and is locked with the locking protrusion 223 at the opening closed position P1.

[0071] With this structure, the locking protrusion 323A and locking protrusion 223 are locked at the closed position P1, thereby increasing the strength of the direction of removing the opening and closing part 3 to the outside of the connector 1, and preventing the other end 22 of the main body 2 from being accidentally pulled out of the insertion connector 321 of the opening and closing part 3.

[0072] (7) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, the insertion connector 321 has an abutting part 324 that abuts against the outer surface 221A of the main body 2 when the opening position P2 of the opening 11 is opened.

[0073] With this structure, it is possible to suppress the excessive opening movement of the opening / closing part 3 beyond the opening position P2.

[0074] (8) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, a recess 221B is formed on the outer surface 221A of the main body 2 to which the abutment portion 324 abuts, so as to be recessed in such a way as to be removed from the movement trajectory of the abutment portion 324.

[0075] With this structure, the recess 221B can avoid the abutting part 324 that moves when the opening and closing part 3 is opened and moved. Therefore, the position where the abutting part 324 abuts against the outer surface 221A can be located in the position that extends into the storage space 10. Thus, the opening and closing movement area of ​​the opening and closing part 3 can be expanded.

[0076] (9) In the connector 1 of this embodiment, a stepped portion 222 is formed at the other end 22 of the main body portion 2, which abuts against the insertion side of the insertion connector 321 in the opening and closing portion 3 at the opening position P2 when the opening 11 is opened.

[0077] With this structure, it is possible to suppress the excessive opening movement of the opening / closing part 3 beyond the opening position P2.

Claims

1. A connector (1) integrally comprising: a main body (2) forming a storage space (10) through which a connected body passes and dividing an opening (11) communicating with the storage space (10) by one end (21) and another end (22); an opening / closing portion (3) for opening and closing the opening (11); and an elastically deformable portion (4) connecting the main body (2) and the opening / closing portion (3) in a manner that allows the opening / closing portion (3) to move open and close, wherein, The opening / closing part (3) includes: a first hooked part (311) that hooks onto one end (21) of the main body part (2) in the closing direction (A2) when the opening (11) is closed (P1) and releases the hook during movement in the opening direction (A1); and an insertion connecting part (321) into which the other end (22) of the main body part (2) is inserted in a manner that allows the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing part (3). A second hooked part (323) is formed in the insertion connection part (321). The second hooked part (323) hooks onto the other end (22) of the main body part (2) in the A2 direction, which is the closing direction, when the opening is closed (P1), and releases the hooking state during movement in the A1 direction, which is the opening direction.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (2) is divided into the opening (11) and formed into a hook shape. A first hook portion (211) is formed at one end (21) of the main body (2) that can be disengaged from the first hooked portion (311) in the A2 direction, which is the closing direction. A second hook portion (221) is formed at the other end (22) of the main body (2) in which it can be disengaged from the second hooked portion (323) in the A2 direction, which is the closing direction.

3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (2) has an extension portion (23) extending from the connection position with the elastically deformable portion (4) toward the opening side. The elastic deformation portion (4) extends along the outside of the extension portion (23). The other end (22) of the main body (2) is formed by the front end of the extension part (23).

4. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The insertion connector (321) has a configuration hole (320) which opens on the inside side of the storage space (10) and is configured on the other end (22) of the main body (2) in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part (3). The second hooked portion (323) is disposed in the configuration hole portion (320).

5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein, The configuration hole (320) is formed by a through hole (322), which extends from the inner side, which is the storage space (10), to the outer side, which is the opposite side, and allows the other end (22) of the main body (2) to be inserted in a manner that allows the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing part (3). The second hooked portion (323) is formed on the inner wall (322A) forming the through hole (322) so as to hook onto the other end (22) of the main body portion (2) in the closed position (P1).

6. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, A locking protrusion (223) is formed at the other end (22) of the main body (2) and protrudes toward the inside of the storage space (10). The second hooked portion (323) has a locking protrusion (323A) that protrudes outward toward the opposite side of the inner side and locks with the locking protrusion (223) in the closed position (P1).

7. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The insertion connector (321) has an abutting part (324) that abuts against the outer surface (221A) of the main body (2) when the opening (P2) of the opening (11) is opened.

8. The connector according to claim 7, wherein, A recess (221B) is formed on the outer surface (221A) of the main body (2) that is abutted by the abutting part (324) in such a way as to move away from the abutting part (324).

9. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, A stepped portion (222) is formed at the other end (22) of the main body (2) to abut against the insertion side of the insertion connecting portion (321) in the opening (3) when the opening (11) is in the opening position (P2).

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