Leash for securing portable everyday items against loss, especially keys, flashlights, pocket knives or similar items

Abstract

A tether for securing portable everyday items against the loss, in particular keys, flashlights, pocket knives or similar items, comprising a. a clamping base body (1) at a first end of the rope and b. a fastening device (6) for detachable connection to an everyday object at a second end of the rope, c. wherein the clamping base body (1) is completely encased by a coreless cord (2), d. the sheathing forms a smooth transition between the base body (1) and the cord (2) and e. the cord (2) extends from the base body (1) to the fastening device (6).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a device for securing portable everyday objects against loss, in particular keys, flashlights, pocket knives or similar objects.

[0002] The device is designed for detachable attachment to garments, belts, bags or similar textile or flexible structures, especially those without existing eyelets, loops or openings. State of the art

[0003] Various devices for securing everyday objects are known from the prior art, such as chains, lanyards, or carabiner solutions. However, these known solutions have significant disadvantages.

[0004] Chains are relatively heavy, have an unpleasant feel, and generally require existing attachment points such as belt loops. Attaching them to garments without such features, such as jogging pants, running tights, or cycling shorts, is therefore either impossible or only partially possible.

[0005] Lanyards are often bulky and usually designed to be worn around the neck. Many users find this uncomfortable, so they sometimes put the lanyard in their trouser pocket. This leaves the lanyard sticking out of the pocket, which is not only unsightly but also increases the risk of it getting caught on something and therefore being lost.

[0006] None of the known solutions allow for a compact, body-hugging, textile-friendly and at the same time secure attachment to garments without existing fastening elements. Object of the invention

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of providing a simply constructed, durable and reliable device for securing portable everyday objects against loss, which can also be detachably attached to clothing without loops or eyelets.

[0008] The following properties, in particular, should be achieved: • simple and intuitive operation, • flat, close-fitting and non-intrusive profile, • Textile, pleasant feel, • gentle treatment of clothing, • lightweight and compact design, • low manufacturing costs, • Option to be produced in different color variations, • Secure fastening of the object to be secured while still allowing for detachability. Solution to the task

[0009] The problem is solved by a rope for securing portable everyday objects, which has a springy, clamping base body at a first end and a fastening device at a second end, the base body being completely encased by a coreless cord.

[0010] The complete encasing of the base body with the cord creates a smooth transition between the base body and the cord, providing a textile surface that increases the friction between the device and the clothing while simultaneously protecting the clothing material.

[0011] The spring-loaded, clamping base allows for detachable attachment to garments, belts or bag-like structures even without existing loops or eyelets, for example by clamping it to the waistband or fabric edges.

[0012] The cord extends from the base body to the fastening device and also serves as a safety line for the object to be secured.

[0013] The invention also relates to a spring-loaded, clamping base body as such, which is completely encased by a coreless cord, independent of any specific fastening device at the free end of the cord, and thereby provides a textile surface and a safety cord for a portable everyday object. Example of implementation

[0014] The invention is described below using a preferred embodiment as an example. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 explained in more detail. The description is given by way of example and without limiting the invention to the embodiment shown.

[0015] The base body (1) is designed as a one-piece, spring-loaded, clamping body. In a preferred embodiment, the base body (1) has the basic shape of a paper clip.

[0016] However, the basic body (1) can also have other geometric shapes, provided that these allow for a spring-loaded, clamping fastening.

[0017] For example, the basic body (1): • bracket-shaped, • spiral-like, • splint-shaped, • loop-shaped or be designed in a different geometric configuration, provided that the functional principle of a spring-loaded clamping effect is retained.

[0018] The base body (1) is completely encased in a braided, coreless cord (2). The cord also serves as the safety line and has a textile feel.

[0019] The transition area (3) between the base body (1) and the sheathing cord (2) as well as the end areas of the cord (2) can each be provided with a plastic coating (4) to increase mechanical stability.

[0020] A fastening device (6) is provided at the free end of the cord (2), which is preferably designed as a carabiner or carabiner-like connecting element and enables a detachable connection with the object to be secured.

[0021] Optionally, an additional auxiliary loop (5) made of the same cord material can be provided, which facilitates handling or serves as a temporary holding device for smaller objects. This auxiliary loop (5) can be detached and reattached by the end user without tools.

[0022] Crucial to the invention is the complete encasing of the springy, clamping base body (1) by the cord (2) and the combination of clamping effect, textile surface and smooth transition between base body and cord provided thereby, regardless of the specific geometric design of the base body.

[0023] The embodiments described above apply both to the rope according to claims 1 to 10 and to the springy, clamping base body according to claims 11 to 15. Reference symbol list 1 Basic body 2 strings 3 Transition area between base body and sheathing cord 4 plastic coating 5 auxiliary loop 6 Mounting device

Images