Strap and its installation tool

Abstract

A strip-shaped pull tab and a mounting tool thereof are mounted to a plate-shaped member, and an opening is formed at each of both ends in a length direction of the strip-shaped pull tab. The mounting tool includes a flange portion that is in surface contact with the plate-shaped member, at least two pull tab hooking portions that are capable of being inserted into at least one insertion fixing hole provided in the plate-shaped member and capable of being inserted into the openings of the strip-shaped pull tab, a hooking portion that is provided at a front end of the pull tab hooking portion and is directly hooked to a back surface of the plate-shaped member or is hooked to a back seat provided on the back surface of the plate-shaped member, and a pull tab insertion hole into which the strip-shaped pull tab is inserted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a strip-shaped pull strap installed on a plate-shaped component and its installation tool. Background Technology

[0002] For example, a recessed space for storing luggage is provided at the rear of the passenger compartment of a station wagon, and the cover of this recessed space is made of a plate-like component. To facilitate the user in opening and closing the cover made of the plate-like component, a strap is installed at one end of the cover. The strap protrudes in a loop from the surface of the cover, allowing the user to hook and pull with their fingers to raise and lower the cover.

[0003] Figure 13 shows an existing method for fixing a strip-shaped pull strap, in which the two ends of the strip-shaped pull strap are inserted from the surface of the plate-shaped member to the back of the plate-shaped member through the pull strap insertion hole provided on the plate-shaped member (or inserted from the opposite direction), and then the two ends of the strip-shaped pull strap are fixed to the back of the plate-shaped member with rivets or the like.

[0004] Based on the above installation method of the strip strap, in order to fix the two ends of the strip strap to the back of the plate member with rivets, the rivets need to be riveted. Moreover, the force applied during riveting may damage the plate member, and sometimes even cause the plate member to break.

[0005] Alternatively, the strip can be fixed to the back of the plate-shaped component by adhesive or sewing, but in this case, adhesive application, drying, or sewing processes are required.

[0006] In addition, it is not easy to replace the belt when it is damaged due to aging or other reasons.

[0007] Furthermore, the ends of the strip are exposed, resulting in an unattractive appearance.

[0008] [Patent Documents] [Patent Document 1]: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-80204 [Patent Document 2]: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-285298 [Patent Document 3]: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-325619 Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide a strip-shaped pull strap that can be easily installed on or removed from a plate-shaped component without the need for rivets, riveting, or other bonding / fixing processes, thereby enabling convenient exchange of the strip-shaped pull strap and its installation tool without damaging the plate-shaped component.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a strip-shaped pull strap and its mounting device for mounting on a plate-shaped component. The present invention is characterized by: an opening formed at each end of the strip-shaped pull strap along its length; a flange portion that contacts the surface of the plate-shaped component; at least two pull strap hook portions that can be inserted into at least one insertion fixing hole on the plate-shaped component and into the opening of the strip-shaped pull strap; a hook portion provided at the front end of the pull strap hook portion that directly snaps onto the back of the plate-shaped component or snaps onto a backing provided on the back of the plate-shaped component; and a pull strap insertion hole for inserting the strip-shaped pull strap.

[0011] In another embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that the flange portion, the strap hook portion, and the buckle portion of the mounting device are integrally molded from resin.

[0012] In another embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that the buckle portion is configured as a claw capable of snapping onto the back of the plate-shaped member or the back seat, and the back seat has a buckle portion insertion hole for inserting the buckle portion.

[0013] In another embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that: when the buckle is directly fixed to the back of the plate-shaped member, it applies an elastic force in a direction of separation; when fixed to the back seat provided on the back of the plate-shaped member, it applies an elastic force in a direction of approach or separation.

[0014] In another embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that: one or more shims for adjusting distance are provided between the back of the plate-shaped member and the buckle portion, or between the back of the plate-shaped member and the back seat.

[0015] In another embodiment, the present invention is characterized in that the pad is an elastic buffer component.

[0016] In another embodiment, the strip-shaped pull strap and its installation tool of the present invention are characterized in that, when viewed from above, the flange portion is rectangular, rounded rectangular, elliptical, or circular.

[0017] <The Effects of the Invention> Based on the above-described structure, the present invention provides a strip-shaped pull strap and its installation tool that can be easily fixed (installed) simply by inserting the strip-shaped pull strap and its installation tool into the insertion fixing hole provided on the plate-shaped member that is the installed member, without the need for additional riveting operations required in the prior art, thereby significantly reducing the time required for fixing operations.

[0018] In addition, unlike riveting, no large external force is applied to the plate-shaped components during installation, so the plate-shaped components will not be damaged or destroyed.

[0019] Moreover, even if the straps or installation tools are damaged due to aging or other reasons, they can be easily replaced with new ones. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the state of the strip strap being installed on the installation tool.

[0021] Figure 2 is a top view of the strip-shaped tether.

[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the strip-shaped pull belt is installed on the plate-shaped member using the installation tool of the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the state in which the zipper attachment is inserted into the opening of the zipper.

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the installation device according to the first embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along the X-X direction of Figure 5.

[0026] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the strip-shaped pull belt is installed on the plate-shaped member using the installation tool of the second embodiment.

[0027] Figure 8 is a three-dimensional view of the backrest.

[0028] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the installation device according to the second embodiment.

[0029] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view along the Y-Y direction of Figure 9.

[0030] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the installation device using a gasket in the second embodiment.

[0031] Figure 12 shows other forms of the zipper attachment.

[0032] Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating the prior art. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail based on Figures 1 to 12. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and includes various other structures within the scope of the claims.

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the strip 1 installed on the mounting device 2, and Figure 2 is a top view of the strip 1. An opening 1-1 is provided at each of the left and right ends of the strip 1 for inserting the 2-2 hook-up part (described later).

[0035] <First Implementation> Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the strip-shaped pull strap 1 is installed on the plate-shaped member A using the installation tool 2 of the first embodiment. The installation tool 2 is pressed into the insertion and fixing hole B provided on the plate-shaped member A by means of its own elasticity (the elasticity of the pull strap hook part 2-2), and the strip-shaped pull strap 1 protrudes from the pull strap insertion hole 2-4 to the surface of the plate-shaped member A, and is directly fixed to the back of the plate-shaped member A by the buckle part 2-3.

[0036] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the state in which the pull strap attachment 2-2 is inserted into the opening 1-1 of the strip pull strap 1, indicating the pre-insertion state before the mounting device 2 is installed on the plate member A. The middle part of the folded-back strip pull strap 1 passes from the back side of the pull strap insertion hole 2-4 to the surface side.

[0037] Figures 5 and 6 are perspective views of the mounting device 2 and cross-sectional views along the X-X direction shown in the perspective views. The mounting device 2 has a flange portion 2-1 disposed on the upper part of the surface of the plate-shaped member A, two strap hook portions 2-2 inserted into the opening 1-1 of the strap 1, and two buckle portions 2-3 for fixing (installing) to the back of the plate-shaped member A. The buckle portions 2-3 are located at the front end of the strap hook portions 2-2. The middle area of ​​the flange portion 2-1 has a strap insertion hole 2-4 (insertion space of the strap 1) for the strap 1 to protrude from the surface of the plate-shaped member A.

[0038] The flange 2-1, the strap hook 2-2, and the buckle 2-3 constituting the installation tool 2 are molded from resin as a single piece. In addition, the planar shape of the flange can be appropriately designed as a rectangle, a rounded rectangle, an ellipse, a circle, etc., corresponding to the shape of the insertion fixing hole B provided on the plate member A.

[0039] In order to be directly fixed to the back of the plate member A, the two latching parts 2-3 are configured as claws (hooks) as shown in Figures 3 to 6, facing away from each other, and in the state shown in Figure 3, they are elastically applied in the direction of separation.

[0040] <Second Implementation> Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the strip-shaped pull strap 1 is installed on the plate-shaped member A using the installation tool 2 and the back seat according to the second embodiment. The installation tool 2 is fixed to the plate-shaped member A by the back seat 3 provided on the back of the plate-shaped member A.

[0041] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the structure of the backrest 3. The backrest 3 is configured as a rectangular shallow box shape, with two buckle insertion holes 3-1 arranged parallel to each other at its bottom for the pull strap hook part 2-2 and the buckle part 2-3 to pass through. In addition, in the example shown in Figure 8, the backrest 3 is a rectangular shallow box shape, but it can also be a circular box, an oval box, a square box, or a rounded square box.

[0042] Figures 9 and 10 are a perspective view of the mounting device 2 and a cross-sectional view along the Y-Y direction shown in the perspective view, respectively. Similar to the first embodiment, the mounting device 2 has a flange portion 2-1 disposed on the upper part of the surface of the plate-shaped member A, two strap hook portions 2-2 inserted into the opening 1-1 of the strap 1, and two buckle portions 2-3, wherein the two buckle portions 2-3 are pressed into the buckle insertion holes 3-1 provided on the back seat 3 by means of their own elasticity and are fixed (installed) to the back seat 3.

[0043] In the first embodiment, the two claw-shaped latching portions 2-3 apply an elastic force towards each other in a direction opposite to each other and towards separation; however, in the second embodiment, the two claw-shaped latching portions 2-3 apply an elastic force towards each other in a direction opposite to each other and towards proximity. Based on this structure, the mold used for integral molding with resin can be simplified. Of course, the two latching portions 2-3 in the second embodiment can also apply an elastic force towards each other in a direction opposite to each other and towards separation, just like in the first embodiment. In this case, the latching portion insertion hole 3-1 can be provided as one large hole instead of two parallel holes.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, by using the backrest 3, the two ends of the strip-shaped pull strap 1 are housed between the inner side of the backrest 3 and the back of the plate-shaped member A, thus achieving a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance and preventing the two ends of the strip-shaped pull strap 1 from contacting the stored items and deteriorating or breaking. In this case, since the buckle parts 2-3 are not directly fixed to the plate-shaped member A, damage to the plate-shaped member A and detachment of the installation tool 2 can be prevented.

[0045] <Third Implementation Method> Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the strip-shaped pull strap 1 is installed on the plate-shaped member A using the installation tool 2, back seat 3, and gasket 4 according to the third embodiment. The installation tool 2 is fixed to the plate-shaped member A by the back seat 3, which is provided on the back of the plate-shaped member A as described in the second embodiment, but a gasket 4 is also used between the back of the plate-shaped member A and the back seat 3. The gasket 4 is made of an elastic cushioning material.

[0046] In the third embodiment, it is assumed that the plate-shaped member A can have various thicknesses, and the distance (length) between the flange portion 2-1 and the snap-fit ​​portion 2-3 is set according to the assumed maximum thickness. When the thickness of the plate-shaped member A is less than the maximum thickness, the gasket 4 is used to absorb the slack that occurs between the plate-shaped member A and the mounting device 2. One or more gaskets can be used as the cushioning material for the gasket 4.

[0047] Here, an example is given of the second embodiment using the backrest 3, where the gasket 4 shown in FIG11 is applied. However, the gasket 4 can also be used when the snap fasteners 2-3 of the first embodiment are directly fixed to the back of the plate member A. In this case, by using the gasket 4 between the two ends of the strap 1 and the snap fasteners 2-3, the two ends of the strap 1 can be prevented from being exposed.

[0048] In the embodiments described above, the strip-shaped pull strap 1 is engaged between the plate-shaped member A and the pull strap hook portion 2-2, thus preventing it from coming out of the insertion fixing hole B. However, for example, as shown in FIG12, the middle to the front end of the pull strap hook portion 2-2 can be configured as a narrow portion 2-2-1 with a width approximately the same as the opening 1-1 of the strip-shaped pull strap 1, forming a stepped portion 2-2-2, so that the periphery of the opening 1-1 of the strip-shaped pull strap 1 engages with the stepped portion 2-2-2 to prevent it from coming out.

[0049] <Other Use Cases> In the above embodiments, an example is shown where an insertion and fixing hole B is provided on the plate-shaped member A, making a strip-shaped pull strap 1 into a loop, and its left and right ends are fastened to the two pull strap hook parts of an installation tool 2. However, for example, two insertion and fixing holes B spaced apart on the left and right sides can also be provided on the plate-shaped member A, and the installation tool 2 can be inserted into the two insertion and fixing holes B respectively, and the opening of the strip-shaped pull strap 1 can be inserted into one pull strap hook part of each installation tool 2 to be used as a long handle-shaped strip-shaped pull strap 1 (illustration omitted).

[0050] Furthermore, insertion and fixing holes B can be provided at four locations (four corners) of the plate-shaped component A. Installation tools 2 are inserted into these four insertion and fixing holes B respectively, and the openings of the four strip-shaped pull straps 1 are inserted into the pull strap hook parts of the four installation tools 2, so that the four long, handle-like strip-shaped pull straps 1 are arranged along the periphery of the plate-shaped component A (illustration omitted). In this case, the installation tool 2 can be provided with three pull strap hook parts 2-2, and a buckle part 2-3 can be provided at the front end of each one, but it is not limited to this; two or four can also be provided.

[0051] Furthermore, the plate-shaped member is not limited to the cover plate of the luggage storage recess space of a car as described in the background art, but can be any plate-shaped member capable of mounting a strip pull strap. Moreover, the strip pull strap and its mounting device of the present invention are also applicable to paper, resin, or cloth tote bags and pouches with handle pull straps.

[0052] As described above, based on the present invention, the strip pull strap and its installation tool can be easily fixed (installed) simply by inserting the strip pull strap and its installation tool into the insertion fixing hole provided on the plate-shaped member that is the installed member, without the need for additional riveting operations required in the prior art, thereby significantly reducing the time required for fixing operations.

[0053] Furthermore, unlike riveting, the installation process does not apply significant external force to the plate-shaped components, thus preventing damage or breakage.

[0054] Moreover, even if the straps or installation tools are damaged due to aging or other reasons, they can be easily replaced with new ones.

[0055] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-201470, filed on November 29, 2023. It is self-evident that all contents thereof are incorporated herein by reference.

[0056] <Explanation of Figure Labels> 1. Strip-shaped pull belt 1-1 Opening 2. Installation tools 2-1 Flange portion 2-2 Strap Hanging Part 2-2-1 Narrow section 2-2-2 Step section 2-3 Buckle section 2-4 Pull strap insertion hole 3 Backrest 3-1 Insertion hole for buckle part 4 gaskets A. Plate-shaped member B Insert into the fixing hole

Claims

1. A strip-shaped pull strap and its installation tool, installed on a plate-shaped component, characterized in that: An opening is formed at each of the two ends along the length of the strip. The installation tools have A flange portion that contacts the surface of the plate-shaped member; At least two strap attachments that can be inserted into at least one insertion and fixing hole provided on the plate-shaped member and can be inserted into the opening of the strap-shaped member; A buckle portion is provided at the front end of the pull strap hook, directly snapped onto the back of the plate-shaped member, or snapped onto the back seat provided on the back of the plate-shaped member; and A strap insertion hole for inserting the strip-shaped strap.

2. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flange, the strap attachment, and the buckle of the installation tool are integrally molded from resin.

3. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The latching part is configured as a claw that can latch onto the back of the plate-shaped member or the back seat, and the back seat has a latching part insertion hole for the latching part to be inserted.

4. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When the latch is directly fixed to the back of the plate-shaped member, it applies an elastic force in the direction of separation; when fixed to the back seat provided on the back of the plate-shaped member, it applies an elastic force in the direction of approach or separation.

5. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: One or more shims for adjusting distance are provided between the back of the plate-shaped member and the snap-fit ​​portion, or between the back of the plate-shaped member and the back seat.

6. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The pad is an elastic cushioning component.

7. The strip-shaped pull belt and its installation tool as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When viewed from above, the flange is rectangular, rounded rectangular, elliptical, or circular.

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