Pins, pin units, and toys with pin units

Abstract

The stud (12) has a press portion (121) that can be pressed from the outside and a circular ring portion (122) that is continuously connected to the press portion (121). A space (S) through which the cord-like member (11) can pass is formed on the inner side of the circular ring portion (122). In a state in which the press portion (121) is not pressed, the state of the space (S) is a first state in which movement of the cord-like member (11) is not inhibited. When the press portion (121) is pressed, the circular ring portion (122) deforms in such a manner that the state of the space (S) changes from the first state to a second state in which movement of the cord-like member (11) is inhibited.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to fasteners, fastener units, and toys with fastener units. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a graphic toy in which a beaded chain is attached to the center of the upper surface of the head-side component of a character graphic via a fastener.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3126034 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, because the space inside the circular portion of a conventional clasp is constant, the diameter of this space is larger than the diameter of a rope-like component such as a beaded chain that can pass through it. For example, when a beaded chain passes through the circular portion of the clasp, the chain has a fixing part for securing the balls within it, thus preventing the chain from falling off the clasp by securing the balls. However, because the diameter of the space formed inside the circular portion is larger than the diameter of the balls, the chain may accidentally detach from the clasp when the balls are released from their fixing position.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a fastener capable of preventing accidental detachment of a rope-like component that passes through the space formed inside the annular portion of the fastener, a fastener unit having the fastener, and a toy having the fastener unit.

[0009] Technical solutions for solving technical problems

[0010] The fastener of one aspect of the present invention comprises: a pressing portion capable of being pressed from the outside; and an annular portion continuously connected to the pressing portion, wherein a space through which a rope-like member can pass is formed on the inner side of the annular portion, wherein in a state where the pressing portion is not pressed, the space is in a first state in which the movement of the rope-like member is not inhibited, and when the pressing portion is pressed, the annular portion deforms in such a way that the state of the space changes from the first state to a second state in which the movement of the rope-like member is inhibited.

[0011] In addition, the fastener unit of one aspect of the present invention includes the aforementioned fastener and the rope-like member accommodated in the space, wherein the annular portion has at least one protrusion protruding toward the inner side of the annular portion, and in the second state, at least one of the protrusions contacts the rope-like member accommodated in the space.

[0012] Furthermore, a toy with a snap fastener unit according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: the snap fastener unit described above; an object capable of being installed in the snap fastener unit, wherein at least a portion of the pressing portion is configured to be inserted into the object, and in a state where the pressing portion is pressed, the object is installed in the snap fastener unit by inserting at least a portion of the pressing portion into the object, and in a state where the object is installed in the snap fastener unit, the state of the space is the second state.

[0013] Invention Effects

[0014] Based on the above structure, it is possible to provide a fastener capable of preventing a rope-like component formed in the space inside the ring portion of the fastener from accidentally falling off the fastener, a fastener unit having a fastener, and a toy with a fastener. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of a toy with a snap fastener unit according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as this embodiment).

[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of the buckle and ball-shaped component in the example state where the pressing part is not pressed.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a front view of the buckle and ball-shaped component in the example state where the pressing part is pressed.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view showing the positional relationship between the protrusion and the spherical component when the example pressing part is in the pressed state. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Hereinafter, a toy 100 with a snap fastener unit according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, for ease of explanation, terms such as "left-right direction," "up-down direction," and "front-back direction" will be appropriately mentioned. These directions refer to... Figure 1 The toy 100 with snap fasteners shown in the examples has the following relative orientations. Here, "left-right direction" includes both "left" and "right" directions. "Up-down direction" includes both "up" and "down" directions. "Front-back direction" includes both "forward" and "backward" directions. Additionally, in the figures, the symbol U represents the up direction. The symbol D represents the down direction. The symbol L represents the left direction. The symbol R represents the right direction. The symbol F represents the forward direction. The symbol B represents the back direction.

[0020] Reference Figures 1-4 Toy 100 with snap fastener unit is described. Figure 1 This is a front view of the toy 100 with units according to this embodiment. Figure 2This is a front view of the buckle 12 and the ball-shaped component 111 in the example state where the pressing part 121 is not pressed. Figure 3 This is a front view of the buckle 12 and the ball-shaped component 111 in the example state where the pressing part 121 is pressed. Figure 4 This is a top view showing the positional relationship between the protrusion 1223 and the spherical component 111 when the example pressing part 121 is pressed.

[0021] like Figure 1 As illustrated, the toy 100 with buckles includes buckles 1 and objects 2 that can be attached to the buckles. Buckles 1 include a rope-like component 11 and a buckle 12.

[0022] The rope-like component 11 includes multiple spherical components 111, wire 112, and fasteners 113. The spherical components 111 and fasteners 113 are, for example, made of stainless steel. The wire 112 is, for example, made of brass. The rope-like component 11 is, for example, a beaded chain. The rope-like component 11 is formed by connecting multiple spherical components 111 together using the wire 112, and two spherical components 111 respectively located at both ends of the wire 112 are fixed by the fasteners 113.

[0023] like Figure 2 As exemplified, the fastener 12 includes a pressing portion 121 that can be pressed from the outside and an annular portion 122 continuously connected to the pressing portion 121. The pressing portion 121 has a first component 121A and a second component 121B that can contact and separate from the first component 121A. Furthermore, in the state where the pressing portion 121 is not pressed, the first component 121A and the second component 121B are separated. On the other hand, for example, when the first component 121A and the second component 121B are pressed, the first component 121A moves to the left and the second component 121B moves to the right, and the first component 121A and the second component 121B come into contact.

[0024] The first component 121A includes a first connecting portion 1211 connected to the annular portion 122 and a first pointed portion 1212 connected to the first connecting portion 1211. When viewed from the front, the right side of the first connecting portion 1211 is curved, and the left side of the first connecting portion 1211 is approximately straight. When viewed from the front, the length of the first pointed portion 1212 in the width direction (left-right direction) decreases as it faces downward.

[0025] The second component 121B includes a second connecting portion 1213 connected to the annular portion 122 and a second pointed portion 1214 connected to the second connecting portion 1213. When viewed from the front, the right side of the second connecting portion 1213 is generally straight, while the left side is curved. When viewed from the front, the second pointed portion 1214 shortens in width (left-right direction) as it faces downward.

[0026] like Figure 3 As exemplified, with at least one of the first component 121A and the second component 121B pressed, the first connecting portion 1211 and the second connecting portion 1213 come into contact. Additionally, with the pressing portion 121 pressed, the first pointed portion 1212 and the second pointed portion 1214 also come into contact. With the pressing portion 121 pressed, the first component 121A and the second component 121B (i.e., the first connecting portion 1211, the first pointed portion 1212, the second connecting portion 1213, and the second pointed portion 1214) are inserted into the object 2 (see reference 2). Figure 1 ).

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As exemplified, the annular portion 122 has a first end portion 1221, a second end portion 1222 that can be contacted and separated from the first end portion 1221, and four protrusions 1223. Furthermore, a space S is formed inside the annular portion 122 through which the rope-like member 11 can pass. The first end portion 1221 is the lower left end portion of the annular portion 122, and the second end portion 1222 is the lower right end portion of the annular portion 122.

[0028] When a user (the person operating the buckle 12) presses at least one of the first component 121A and the second component 121B, the first component 121A moves to the left, and the second component 121B moves to the right, bringing them into contact. Therefore, the first end 1221 of the annular portion 122, which is continuously connected to the pressing part 121, moves to the left, and the second end 1222 moves to the right, bringing them into contact. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the state of space S when the pressing part 121 is not pressed is referred to as the first state (…). Figure 2 The state of space S in the example state, where at least one of the first component 121A and the second component 121B is pressed, is called the second state. Figure 3 (The state shown in the example). In other words, if the pressing part 121 is pressed, the annular part 122 deforms in a way that changes from the first state to the second state in the state of space S.

[0029] like Figure 2 As exemplified, in the first state, the first end 1221 is separated from the second end 1222. On the other hand, as... Figure 3 As an example, in the second state, the first end 1221 is in contact with the second end 1222. Therefore, the space S in the second state is narrower than the space S in the first state.

[0030] The protrusion 1223 is a convex portion that protrudes towards the inside of the annular portion 122. When viewed from the front, the protrusion 1223 appears roughly arc-shaped. Figure 2 As exemplified, in the first state, the four protrusions 1223 do not contact the ball-shaped component 111 of the strip-shaped component 11 housed in the space S. On the other hand, as... Figure 3 As exemplified, in the second state, the four protrusions 1223 contact the spherical member 111 of the strip member 11 housed in the space S. More specifically, as Figure 4 As exemplified, when the pressing part 121 is pressed, the protrusion 1223 is located between the two spherical members 111 and can contact the two spherical members 111. Therefore, when the pressing part 121 is pressed, for example, even if the wire 112 moves in the front-back direction, the spherical members 111 contact the protrusion 1223, and thus the buckle 1 can suppress the deflection of the rope member 11 (bead chain). In other words, in the second state, the buckle 1 can suppress the deflection of the rope member 11 by the portion P1 formed between the two spherical members 111. Thus, in the first state, the movement of the rope member 11 in the space S is not suppressed, while in the second state, the movement of the rope member 11 in the space S is suppressed. Therefore, in the first state, the rope member 11 can be easily moved in the space S, so the user can easily position the rope member 11. On the other hand, in the second state, since the movement of the rope member 11 in the space S is suppressed, for example, the position of the rope member 11 determined by the user in the first state can be maintained. That is, in the second state, the accidental detachment of the rope-like component 11 from the ring portion 122 of the buckle 12 is prevented.

[0031] return Figure 1 The object 2 will be described below. The object 2 is, for example, a doll imitating an animal. In this embodiment, the object 2 is a doll imitating a rabbit. An insertion hole 211 is formed at the upper end 21 of the object 2 for inserting a pressing part 121 (first part 121A and second part 121B). By inserting the pressing part 121 into the insertion hole 211 of the object 2 while the pressing part 121 is pressed, the object 2 is mounted to the fastener unit 1. Furthermore, when the object 2 is mounted to the fastener 1, the space S formed inside the annular portion 122 is in a second state (i.e., the movement of the rope-like member 11 is suppressed). Therefore, when the object 2 is mounted to the fastener 1, the rope-like member 11 is less likely to detach from the annular portion 122 of the fastener 12.

[0032] Thus, according to the buckle 12 of this embodiment, when the pressing part 121 is pressed, the annular part 122 deforms from a first state to a second state in the space S formed inside the annular part 122. Therefore, for example, when the pressing part 121 is pressed, the rope-like member 11 is difficult to detach from the space S formed inside the annular part 122. Thus, according to the buckle 12, it is possible to prevent the rope-like member 11 passing through the space S formed inside the annular part 122 from accidentally falling off the buckle 12.

[0033] Furthermore, according to the buckle 12 of this embodiment, in the first state, the first end 1221 and the second end 1222 are separated; on the other hand, in the second state, the first end 1221 and the second end 1222 are in contact. Therefore, the space S inside the annular portion 122 in the second state is narrower than the space S inside the annular portion 122 in the first state. Therefore, in the space S in the first state, the movement of the rope-like member 11 is not suppressed, while in the space S in the second state, the movement of the rope-like member 11 is suppressed. Thus, according to the buckle 12, it is possible to prevent the rope-like member 11, which passes through the space S formed inside the annular portion 122, from accidentally falling off the buckle 12 with a relatively simple structure.

[0034] Furthermore, according to the buckle 12 of this embodiment, the annular portion 122 deforms from a first state to a second state by being pressed only by at least one of the first component 121A and the second component 121B of the pressing portion 121. In this way, the burden on the person operating the buckle 12 can be reduced, and the accidental detachment of the rope-like component 11 passing through the space S formed inside the annular portion 122 can be prevented from the buckle 12.

[0035] Furthermore, according to the buckle 1 of this embodiment, when the space S formed inside the annular portion 122 is in the second state, the four protrusions 1223 of the annular portion 122 come into contact with the rope-like member 11 housed in the space S. Therefore, according to the buckle 1, movement of the rope-like member 11 can be reliably suppressed.

[0036] Furthermore, according to the buckle 1 of this embodiment, even if the rope-like member 11 is a beaded chain containing multiple spherical members 111, the movement of the beaded chain can be reliably suppressed. That is, more specifically, in the buckle 1, when the pressing part 121 is pressed, the rope-like member 11 (beaded chain) can be suppressed from shifting by the portion P1 formed between the two spherical members 111.

[0037] Furthermore, according to the toy 100 with buckles of this embodiment, when the object 2 is attached to the buckle 1, the space S formed inside the annular portion 122 is in a second state. Therefore, when the object 2 is attached to the buckle 1, movement of the rope-like member 11 is suppressed. Thus, according to the toy 100 with hook unit, it is possible to prevent the rope-like member 11 passing through the space S formed inside the annular portion 122 from accidentally detaching from the hook 12.

[0038] According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, it is possible to provide fasteners, fastener units, and toys with fastener units in the following manner.

[0039] The first type of fastener includes: a pressing portion capable of being pressed from the outside; and a ring portion continuously connected to the pressing portion, wherein a space is formed on the inner side of the ring portion through which a rope-like component can pass. When the pressing portion is not pressed, the space is in a first state in which the movement of the rope-like component is not inhibited. When the pressing portion is pressed, the ring portion deforms in such a way that the state of the space changes from the first state to a second state in which the movement of the rope-like component is inhibited.

[0040] According to this configuration, when the pressing part is pressed, the annular portion continuously connected to the pressing part deforms from a first state where the movement of the rope-like member is not suppressed to a second state where the movement of the rope-like member is suppressed, in a state formed in the inner space of the annular portion. Therefore, for example, when the pressing part is pressed, the rope-like member is difficult to detach from the space formed in the inner space of the annular portion. Thus, with the fastener according to the above structure, it is possible to prevent the rope-like member passing through the space formed in the inner space of the annular portion of the fastener from accidentally falling off the fastener.

[0041] In the second type of fastener, the annular portion has a first end and a second end that can be contacted and separated from the first end. In the first state, the first end is separated from the second end, and in the second state, the first end is in contact with the second end. The space in the second state is narrower than the space in the first state.

[0042] According to this configuration, in the first state where the pressing part is not pressed, the first end and the second end are separated; on the other hand, in the second state where the pressing part is pressed, the first end and the second end are in contact. Therefore, the space inside the annular portion in the second state is narrower than the space inside the annular portion in the first state. Thus, movement of the rope-like member is not suppressed in this space in the first state, but is suppressed in this space in the second state. In this way, the fastener with the above structure can, with a relatively simple structure, prevent the rope-like member passing through the space formed inside the annular portion of the fastener from accidentally detaching from the fastener.

[0043] In the third-party fastener, the pressing part has a first component and a second component that is separate from the first component when the pressing part is not pressed. If at least one of the first component and the second component is pressed, the annular part deforms in a manner that changes the state of the space from the first state to the second state.

[0044] According to this configuration, the annular portion deforms from a first state to a second state by pressing only at least one of the first and second components of the pressing part, thereby creating a space inside the annular portion. Thus, the buckle with the above structure reduces the burden on the operator and prevents the rope-like component passing through the space formed inside the annular portion of the buckle from accidentally detaching from the buckle.

[0045] The fourth type of fastener has a fastener of any one of the first to third types and a rope-like member accommodated in the space. The annular portion has at least one protrusion protruding toward the inside of the annular portion. In the second state, at least one of the protrusions contacts the rope-like member accommodated in the space.

[0046] According to this configuration, when the space formed inside the annular portion is in a second state, at least one protrusion of the annular portion comes into contact with the rope-like component housed in the space, thereby reliably suppressing the movement of the rope-like component.

[0047] In the fifth type of fastener, the rope-like component is a beaded chain comprising at least two spherical components, and in the second state, the protrusion contacts the spherical components.

[0048] According to this configuration, even in a beaded chain where the rope-like component includes at least two spherical components, movement of the beaded chain can be reliably suppressed. That is, more specifically, when the clasp of this structure is pressed down, the portion formed between the two spherical components can suppress the deviation of the rope-like component (beaded chain).

[0049] The sixth type of toy with a snap fastener unit includes: a snap fastener unit of the fourth or fifth type; and an object that can be installed in the snap fastener unit, wherein at least a portion of the pressing part is configured to be inserted into the object, and in a state where the pressing part is pressed, at least a portion of the pressing part is inserted into the object, thereby installing the object in the unit, and in the state where the object is installed in the unit, the state of the space is the second state.

[0050] According to this configuration, when the object is attached to the snap fastener unit, the space formed inside the ring portion is in a second state. Therefore, when the object is attached to the snap fastener unit, movement of the rope-like component is suppressed. In this way, a toy with snap fasteners using the above structure can prevent the rope-like component passing through the space formed inside the ring portion of the snap fastener from accidentally detaching from the snap fastener.

[0051] The above-described embodiments are provided for ease of understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit.

[0052] In this embodiment, the rope-like component 11 is a beaded chain containing multiple spherical components 111, but it could also be a keychain or band containing multiple spherical components 111. Furthermore, if the spherical components 111 are connected, the rope-like component 11 may not contain wire 112.

[0053] In this embodiment, the annular portion 122 has four protrusions 1223, but it is sufficient to have at least one protrusion, and the number of protrusions 1223 in the annular portion 122 is not limited to four.

[0054] In this embodiment, in the second state, the four protrusions 1223 are in contact with the spherical member 111 of the rope-like member 11 housed in the space S. However, it is sufficient for at least one protrusion 1223 to be in contact with the spherical member 111, and not all four protrusions 1223 may be in contact with the spherical member 111.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first component 121A and the second component 121B (i.e., the first connecting portion 1211, the first pointed portion 1212, the second connecting portion 1213, and the second pointed portion 1214) are inserted into the object 2, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, only the first pointed portion 1212 and the second pointed portion 1214 may be inserted into the object 2.

[0056] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0057] 1: Fastener Unit

[0058] 2: Object

[0059] 11: Rope-like component

[0060] 12: Fasteners

[0061] 21: The upper part of the doll

[0062] 100: Toys with snap-on units

[0063] 111: Spherical component

[0064] 112: Wire

[0065] 113: Fasteners

[0066] 121: Pressing part

[0067] 121A: First component

[0068] 121B: Second component

[0069] 122: Circular part

[0070] 211: Insertion Hole

[0071] 1211: First connecting part

[0072] 1212: First cusp

[0073] 1213: Second connecting part

[0074] 1214: Second cusp

[0075] 1221: First end

[0076] 1222: Second end

[0077] 1223: Protrusion

[0078] P1: The portion formed between the spherical components in the second state

[0079] S: Space

Claims

1. A fastener, characterized in that, have: The pressing part can be pressed from the outside; The annular portion is continuously connected to the pressing portion. A space is formed on the inner side of the annular portion, through which a rope-like component can pass. When the pressing part is not pressed, the state of the space is a first state in which the movement of the rope-like component is not inhibited. When the pressing part is pressed, the ring part deforms from the first state to the second state in which the movement of the rope-like component is suppressed, in a way that the state of the space changes.

2. The fastener according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular portion has a first end and a second end that can contact and separate from the first end. In the first state, the first end is separated from the second end. In the second state, the first end contacts the second end. The space in the second state is narrower than the space in the first state.

3. The fastener according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pressing part has a first component and a second component that is separate from the first component when the pressing part is not pressed. When at least one of the first component and the second component is pressed, the annular portion deforms in such a way that the state of the space changes from the first state to the second state.

4. The fastener unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The device comprises the fastener as described in claim 1 or 2 and the rope-like component accommodated in the space. The annular portion has at least one protrusion that projects toward the inside of the annular portion. In the second state, at least one of the protrusions comes into contact with the rope-like component housed in the space.

5. The fastener unit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rope-like component is a beaded chain containing at least two spherical components. In the second state, the protrusion contacts the spherical component.

6. A toy with a snap fastener unit, characterized in that, have: The fastener unit as described in claim 4; Objects that can be installed in the fastener unit At least a portion of the pressing part is configured to be inserted into the object. With the pressing part pressed, the object is installed onto the fastener unit by inserting at least a portion of the pressing part into the object. When the object is installed in the fastener unit, the space is in the second state.

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