Fabric staples

Abstract

Fabric clip (1) comprising a base element (2), a hinged element (3) and two pivotable wings (4, 5) arranged laterally on the base element (2), characterized in that the two wings (4, 5) are attached to the base element (2) symmetrically opposite each other, preferably one wing (4, 5) each on one of two opposite sides, preferably longitudinal sides (18, 19) of the base element (2), in the region of a first end face (45) of the base element (2), and the two wings (4, 5) are pivotably arranged towards the base element (2), a first end face (22) of the hinged element (3) is connected to a first end face (21) of the base element (2) via a spring-like clip (6), wherein a locking lug (7) is provided on the inside of each wing (4, 5) which, when both wings (4, 5) are pressed together with preferably two fingers of a hand, engages in a manner complementary to the Locking lug (7) shaped groove (8),which is formed by a first recess (9) on the underside of the hinge element (3) and a second recess (10) on the top side of the base element (2), wherein the second recess (10) is preferably arranged complementarily and opposite the first recess (9), engages such that a second end face (48) of the hinge element (3) is pressed upwards from a rest position (R) and / or a second end face (49) of the base element (2) is pressed downwards from a rest position (R), releasing an opening (11) between a second end face (50) of the base element (2) and a second end face (51) of the hinge element (3), which are provided opposite the first end faces (20, 21) of the base element (2) and the hinge element (3).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a fabric clamp for temporarily fastening textile materials, in particular during sewing, tailoring or other textile processing activities according to claim 1 and the dependent claims thereof. State of the art

[0002] Conventional fabric clips typically feature a simple spring mechanism where two clamping elements are held together by a spring. When the clamping elements are squeezed together, the clip opens to hold fabric, and when released, the spring force closes the clip again.

[0003] For example, US Patent 4,878,276 A discloses a spring-loaded clamp, intended in particular as a clothes clamp on a hanger crossbar, consisting of two levers with handle and jaw sections, and a U-shaped spring element that biases the jaws against each other. The handle sections are elongated relative to the clamping jaws to create a mechanical leverage effect. This design allows for the secure clamping of textiles such as trousers or skirts on a clothes hanger. A disadvantage is that, due to the simple lever mechanism, considerable force is required to open the clamp.

[0004] Another plastic clamp is known from US patent 4,086,686 A. In this clamp, the spring located between the two clamp parts, together with the sliding locking element, creates a holding function that can be strengthened or secured depending on the position of the locking element. A disadvantage is that the clamping effect remains locally concentrated. Furthermore, the additional locking element increases the complexity of operation and design.

[0005] US Patent 5,499,431 A discloses a spring clip for holding fabrics. In this clip, the clamping effect is achieved by an elastically deformable U-structure with two spreading legs. A disadvantage of this geometry is that a permanently high preload on the U-structure can lead to material fatigue. Furthermore, the clip is unsuitable for sewing because the fabric is completely clamped and not guided smoothly outwards.

[0006] US Patent 8,348,251 B2 discloses a sewing clip that securely clamps layers of fabric of varying thickness, size, elasticity, and texture during sewing. The clip comprises two essentially rigid, elongated elements, each with a gripping and a clamping area, and a hinged section between them, which are tensioned against each other by an elastic assembly. The clamping areas have a tapered width and a smooth surface to allow for gentle sliding away from the stitch point and gentle clamping of the fabric. This reduces typical disadvantages of conventional metal pins, such as fabric perforation, discoloration, damage to the sewing machine needle, the risk of losing small pins, and the risk of injury from sharp ends. However, the design, consisting of two rigid elements, can quickly lead to hand or finger fatigue during extended use.

[0007] A significant disadvantage of conventional fabric clips lies in their limited holding power and tendency to open unintentionally, especially when subjected to mechanical stress or vibration. This can cause fabric layers to shift during processing or the clip to detach completely. Another drawback of existing solutions is their often cumbersome operation. Many conventional fabric clips are also not ergonomically designed, which can lead to hand fatigue with prolonged use. Furthermore, existing solutions lack a reliable locking mechanism to ensure secure closure in the clamping position.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need for an ergonomically improved fabric clamp that can be opened by hand with minimal effort in the working position at the table (e.g. sewing table) and is easy to use in order to slide a textile fabric between the jaws, while at the same time enabling reliable and secure fastening of textile materials (even in different fabric thicknesses) and having a uniform clamping force over the entire clamping surface. Disclosure of the invention

[0009] The present invention relates to a fabric clip comprising a base element, a hinged element, and two pivotable wings arranged laterally on the base element. The fabric clip according to the invention is characterized in that the two wings are attached to the base element symmetrically opposite each other, preferably one wing on each of two opposite sides, preferably longitudinal sides, of the base element in the region of a first end face of the base element, and the two wings are pivotably arranged towards the base element. A first end face of the hinged element is connected to a first end face of the base element via a spring-like clip.On the inside of each wing, a locking lug is provided which, when both wings are pressed together, preferably with two fingers of one hand (one finger per wing), engages in a groove formed complementarily to the locking lug. This groove is formed by a first recess on the underside of the folding element and a second recess on the top side of the base element, the second recess preferably being complementary to and opposite the first recess. This mechanism pushes a second end face of the folding element upwards from a rest position and / or a second end face of the base element downwards from a rest position, releasing an opening between a second end face of the base element and a second end face of the folding element, which are opposite the first end faces of the base element and the folding element, under preload of the respective elements.A textile fabric can be inserted into this opening, and when one or both elements spring back, it is clamped and securely held between them. This opening mechanism, with two wings that can be pressed in from the sides of the elements, is particularly advantageous compared to known fabric clips, as the fabric clip according to the invention is much more ergonomic to hold during sewing. The clip can be opened without twisting the wrist. The opening mechanism of the fabric clip according to the invention, therefore, and in contrast to the prior art, consists of pressing the two wings laterally towards each other, thereby opening the second end of the hinged element upwards, and / or the second end of the base element downwards.This proves particularly advantageous compared to conventional fabric clips, where, to open the clip, the actuating ends must be brought towards each other in a first relative direction of movement, causing the gripping ends, which are pivotally mounted about a transverse axis of rotation, to pivot away from each other in opposite relative directions (see US 8,348,251 B2). The pivoting movement of the gripping ends occurs in a plane of motion defined by the axis of rotation of the gripping ends and the longitudinal axis of the fabric clip, and thus runs essentially parallel to the longitudinal extent of the fabric clip. The actuating ends move in the same plane of motion.If this plane of movement is a vertical plane, then in the clamp according to the invention, the separation of the second end faces occurs in the same (vertical) plane of movement as described above. However, in contrast to the prior art cited here, the pressing of the wings against each other occurs perpendicular to this vertical plane of movement in a horizontal plane of movement that contains the longitudinal axis of the fabric clamp and runs orthogonally to the vertical plane defined by the longitudinal axis and the direction of gravity. This handling is more natural and requires less force. Significantly longer periods of work can be carried out without fatigue of the hand and wrists, which offers a tremendous advantage over the known clamps of the prior art.

[0010] The locking lug is described as such, but it does not have a locking mechanism. It does not engage in the groove when retracted; rather, when retracted, it lifts either the hinged element or the base element, or both, causing them to spread apart and create an opening. This is achieved by a chamfer on the locking lug. It tapers towards the groove, so that pressing it into the groove, due to the increasing height of the locking lug, lifts the elements.

[0011] Advantageously, the second recess on the base element is equipped with two guide rails for guiding the locking lug. The guide rails are advantageously designed as webs running essentially parallel to the end faces of the base element. They are particularly advantageous if each rail is constructed in two parts, symmetrically mirrored at the center of the width, when both locking lugs are slightly curved. The respective locking lug can then slide precisely into the complementary webs between the guide rails, which are curved in the same way.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a first wing of the two wings is attached at a first corner to the first end face of the base element, preferably via a first connecting web and a first extension web adjoining the first connecting web, and a second wing of the two wings is attached at a second corner to the first end face of the base element, opposite the first corner, preferably via a second connecting web and a second extension web adjoining the second connecting web. This arrangement ensures a symmetrical and stable attachment of the wings to the base element. Due to the U- or V-shaped design of the connecting and extension webs, which each form two legs, a spring effect is achieved, so that each wing is resiliently fixed to the base element.

[0013] Advantageously, the first extension web is a web-like extension of a first longitudinal side of the base element, and the second extension web is a web-like extension of a second longitudinal side of the base element, with the respective first or second connecting web preferably being attached to the end of the extension web pointing away from the base element. This design enables optimal force transmission and movement control of the wings.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the base element is a plate, preferably a rectangular plate with two opposing longitudinal sides and two opposing end faces, particularly preferably with at least two ribs each, running parallel to the end faces and spaced apart along the length of the plate. These ribs are provided on the surface of the base element and are preferably rib-like, with each rib extending over the entire width of the base element being particularly preferred. The ribs increase the stability of the base element and improve the grip of the fabric panels to be arranged between the folding element and the base element. Furthermore, the ribs serve as a measuring aid for the user.Depending on requirements, the fabric clips can be attached at the same distance from the fabric edge of the fabric that is clamped or inserted between the second end of the base element and the second end of the folding element, using these ribs.

[0015] Advantageously, the groove and the locking lug that engages in the groove are each arranged along a vertical axis perpendicular to the base element, which is arranged along a horizontal axis. This orientation ensures a precise and reliable locking connection between the sashes and the folding element, as well as the base element.

[0016] In a further advantageous embodiment, the outer and inner side surfaces of the wings each lie in a perpendicular plane, with the lower outline of each wing forming an angle of between 0° and 45°, particularly between 5° and 30°, and most preferably 20°, to the longitudinal axis attached to the base element on the respective longitudinal side, starting from the respective adjacent first or second corner. Preferably, the first connecting web and the first extension web form a V-shape with the first wing in their rest position and in plan view, enclosing the angle, as does the second connecting web and the second extension web with the second wing. The connecting and extension webs each lie in the same horizontal plane as the base element, with the side surfaces of the wings extending upwards from the height of the base element.Particularly preferably, each outer side surface of the wings has at least one rib, which preferably runs in a vertical direction and improves grip.

[0017] The folding element is arc-shaped with a central ridge, and its circumference in the horizontal plane corresponds to the rectangular shape of the base element. Thus, in their resting position, both elements lie perfectly aligned along their horizontal outlines. Extending from the center of its ridge to the first end face, the folding element has a first notch, preferably rectangular, and more preferably chamfered. A first end section of the clamp is attached to this notch, preferably by means of a push-fit connection or, alternatively, by clamping, more preferably by means of an adhesive bond and / or clamping. This arc-shaped design ensures a uniform distribution of force.

[0018] Advantageously, the base element has a second notch, preferably in a region between its midpoint and its first end face, which particularly preferably extends to the first end face of the base element and is especially rectangular in shape, and in which a second end section of the clamp, which is complementary to the first end section, is preferably attached or alternatively fastened by clamping, particularly preferably by adhesive bonding and / or clamping. This arrangement ensures a secure, resilient and permanent connection between the base element and the folding element.

[0019] A middle section is formed between the first and second end sections of the clamp, the vertical height of which preferably corresponds to + / - 6 mm, and particularly preferably to + / - 3 mm, of the vertical height of the locking lugs. This dimension enables optimal functioning of the locking mechanism and ensures effective preload and springback of the folding element and / or the base element.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the clamp is made of metal, preferably alloy steel or stainless steel, particularly preferably as a plate bent or folded at two points at an angle of between 60° and 90°, preferably between 70° and 90°, the first fold (first crease) of which separates the first end section from the middle section of the clamp and rests against the first end face of the hinged element, and the second fold (second crease) of which separates the second end section from the middle section of the clamp and rests against the first end face of the base element. The use of alloy steel can improve the strength and—depending on the alloy—also the corrosion resistance of the connection, but in many applications requires additional corrosion protection. Alternatively, stainless steel can also be used, which inherently offers high corrosion resistance and is therefore particularly advantageous in corrosive environments.Since stainless steel incurs higher purchase costs compared to many alloy steels, alloy steel is preferred here for cost reasons. This is especially true given the minimal corrosive operating conditions. The plate material is resilient and, due to its two-point folding design, lasts a very long time, as it does not wear out as quickly as other spring clips used in conventional fabric clips.

[0021] The rest position of the fabric clip is a position in which the second end face of the hinged element and the second end face of the base element are aligned, with a spring preferably projecting downwards from the second end face of the hinged element engaging with a complementary, opposite base groove on the second end face of the base element, so that a fabric, preferably made of textile material, can be clamped between the spring-base groove connection. This arrangement enables the textile material to be securely fixed in the rest position of the fabric clip.

[0022] Ideally, when sewing, tailoring, or other textile processing tasks, the fabric is placed into the opening of the fabric clip. This occurs as soon as the wings are actuated, the locking tabs are engaged (the locking tab is partially or fully inserted into the groove), and the hinge and base elements are pre-tensioned. While the wings are held or pressed with the fingers, the opening remains clear because the locking tabs are in their respective grooves, causing the hinge to flip upwards and / or the base element downwards. This leverage action allows the fabric clip to be moved from a resting position to an open position. Once the fabric is positioned between the ends of the hinge and base elements, the locking tab-groove connection is released by removing the pressure on the wings. The hinge (and / or base element) springs back, and the fabric clip closes, securing the fabric. Character description Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the fabric clamp (1) in its rest position (R). The fabric clamp (1) comprises a base element (2), which is expediently designed as a rectangular plate (20) with ribs (23), and an arc-shaped hinged element (3) with a central comb (32) (in Fig. 2 shown), as well as two laterally arranged pivotable wings (4, 5). The wings (4, 5) are advantageously attached to the corners (12, 15) of the first end face (45) of the base element (2) via connecting webs (13, 16) and extension webs (14, 17) and have outer side surfaces (26) with ribs (31) (see Figure 2). Fig. 4B). The folding element (3) is connected to the base element (2) via a spring-like clamp (6), the clamp (6) having a first end section (34), a middle section (38), and a second end section (37). Locking lugs (7) are visible on the inner side surfaces (27) of the wings (4, 5), which interact with a groove (8) formed by recesses (9, 10). The vertical axis (24) and the horizontal axis (H1) are shown for orientation. Fig. Figure 2 shows a side view of the fabric clip (1) in the rest position (R). The arc-shaped design of the hinge element (3) with its central ridge (32) is clearly visible. The first notch (33) for receiving the first end section (34) of the clip (6) is not visible here. The base element (2) has several ribs (23) and a second notch (36, in Fig. (3C shown) on its underside to receive the second end section (37) of the clamp (6). The clamp (6) is designed as a folded metal plate with two substantially right-angled folds (40, 41). On the second end face (51) of the hinge element (3), a downwardly projecting spring (42) is visible, which engages with a complementary base groove (43) on the base element (2). Fig. Figure 3A shows the hinged element (3) in a perspective view. The arc-shaped hinged element (3) has a central ridge (32) and is provided with a first notch (33) for receiving the first end section (34, not shown here) of the clamp (6, not shown). The first recess (9) on the underside of the hinged element (3) is clearly visible. Fig. Figure 3B shows the hinge element (3) in a top view, with the second end face (51) and the first notch (33) visible. The first end face (22) of the hinge element (3) is clearly visible. Fig. Figure 3C shows a bottom view of the folding element (3). The spring (42), which projects downwards in the rest position (R) (here: upwards in the image due to the bottom view), is clearly visible near the second end face (51). In the rest position (R), the spring (42) engages in the base groove (43), thus securing a piece of fabric that can be clamped between the spring (42) and the base groove (43) and thus held between the base element (2) and the folding element (3). The first recess (9) and the second notch (36) are also visible in this illustration. Fig. Figure 4A shows a perspective view of the base element (2) as an essentially rectangular plate (20) with ribs (23) running parallel to the end faces (21, 50). The horizontal axis (H1) and the second recess (10) on the top surface of the base element (2) are shown. Fig. Figure 4B shows a top view of the base element (2) with the two wings (4, 5) which are attached to the corners (12, 15) of the first end face (45) of the base element (2) via connecting webs (13, 16) and extension webs (14, 17). The V-shape (30) of the connecting and extension webs with the wings is clearly visible. The center of length (35), the long sides (18, 19), the second notch (36) and the base groove (43) are also shown. The width (B B The base element (2) is shown. The width of the folding element (3) is identical, which is why both elements (2, 3) are symmetrically superimposed in their shape. In Fig. Figure 4B shows the second recess (10) of the base element, which is equipped with two guide rails (39, 44) for guiding the locking lug (7). The guide rails (39, 44) are advantageously formed in the form of webs, essentially parallel to the end faces (21, 50) of the base element. Each of the guide rails (39, 44) is composed of two parts, symmetrically mirrored in shape at its midpoint. This means that if the locking lug (7) is slightly curved, as shown in Figure 4B, the guide rails (39, 44) are designed to guide the locking lug (7) in the base element. Fig. As shown clearly on the wing (4), the locking lug (7) can slide precisely into the similarly curved webs between these or the guide rails (39, 44) which are complementary to the shape of the locking lug (7). Fig. Figure 4C shows a side view of the base element (2) with one of the wings (5) and the associated ribs (23). The first end face (21) of the base element (2) is visible in this view. Fig. Figure 4D shows a front view of the base element (2) in detail, starting from the front face 50, with both wings (4, 5) and their inner side surfaces (27). The vertical orientation of the wings (4, 5) and their arrangement in a vertical plane (28), but angled from the base element (2) by the angle (29), as shown in Fig. As shown in point 1, it is recognizable. Fig.Figure 5 shows an end view of the fabric clamp (1) from the side of the first end face of the base element (45) in its resting state, in which the wings (4, 5) are not yet compressed and the locking lugs (7) do not yet engage in the groove (8) formed by the recesses (9, 10). Only by actuating the two wings, i.e., more precisely, by compressing or moving each wing towards the base element, is an opening created between the second end faces (50, 51) of the base element (2) and the hinged element (3), through which a fabric (not shown) can be clamped. The central section (38) of the clamp (6) is clearly visible. The outer side surfaces (26) of the wings (4, 5) with their ribs (31) are also recognizable. Reference symbol list: 1 fabric clip 2 Basic element 3 folding elements 4 First wing 5 Second wing 6 spring-like clips 7 Rastnase 8 Nut 9 First recess 10 Second recess 11 Opening 12 First Corner 13 First connecting bridge 14 First extension bridge 15 Second Corner 16 Second connecting bridge 17 Second extension bridge 18 First long side 19 Second long side 20 plates 21 First end face (of the base element) 22 First end face (of the folding element) 23 ribs 24 Vertical axis 26 Outer side surfaces 27 Inner side surfaces 28 Vertical plane 29 angles 30 V-shape 31st rib (on wing) 32 Central comb 33 First notch 34 First final section 35 Midpoint 36 Second indentation 37 Second final section 38 Middle section 39 First guide rail 40 First right-angled fold (first crease) 41 Second right-angled fold (second crease) 42 springs 43 Base groove 44 Second guide rail 45 First end of the front (of the base element) 48 Second end face (of the folding element) 49 Second end of the front (of the base element) 50 Second end face (of the base element) 51 Second end face (of the folding element) H1 Horizontal axis / plane (of the base element) H2 Horizontal plane (of the folding element) R Resting position B B Wide base element QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 4 878 276 A

[0003] US 4 086 686 A

[0004] US 5 499 431 A

[0005] US 8,348,251 B2 [0006, 0009]

Claims

[1] Fabric clamp (1) comprising a base element (2), a hinged element (3) and two pivotable wings (4, 5) arranged laterally on the base element (2), characterized by, that the two wings (4, 5) are attached to the base element (2) in a symmetrical, opposite position, preferably one wing (4, 5) each on one of two opposite sides, preferably longitudinal sides (18, 19) of the base element (2), in the region of a first end face (45) of the base element (2), and the two wings (4, 5) are pivotably arranged towards the base element (2), a first end face (22) of the folding element (3) is connected to a first end face (21) of the base element (2) via a spring-like clip (6), wherein a locking lug (7) is provided on the inside of each wing (4, 5), which, when both wings (4, 5) are pressed together with preferably two fingers of one hand, engages in a groove (8) formed complementary to the locking lug (7), which is defined by a first recess (9) formed on a bottom side of the folding element (3) and a first recess (9) formed on the top side of the base element. (2) formed second recess (10) is formed,wherein the second recess (10) is preferably arranged complementarily and opposite to the first recess (9), engages, so that a second end face (48) of the hinged element (3) is pressed upwards from a rest position (R) and / or a second end face (49) of the base element (2) is pressed downwards from a rest position (R), releasing an opening (11) between a second end face (50) of the base element (2) and a second end face (51) of the hinged element (3), which are provided opposite the first end faces (20, 21) of the base element (2) and the hinged element (3). [2] Fabric clamp (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that a first wing (4) of the two wings (4, 5) is attached at a first corner (12) to the first end face (45) of the base element (2), preferably via a first connecting web (13) and a first extension web (14) adjoining the first connecting web (13) and a second wing (5) of the two wings (4, 5) is attached at a second corner (15) on the first end face (45) of the base element (2), which is opposite the first corner (12), preferably via a second connecting web (16) and a second extension web (17) adjoining the second connecting web (16). [3] Fabric clamp (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the first extension web (14) is a web-like extension of a first longitudinal side (18) of the base element (2) and the second extension web (17) is a web-like extension of a second longitudinal side (19) of the base element (2), and the respective subsequent first or second connecting web (13, 16) is preferably attached to the end of the respective extension web (14, 17) pointing away from the base element (2). [4] Fabric clamp (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized bythat the base element (2) is a plate (20), preferably a rectangular plate (20) with two opposite longitudinal sides (18, 19) and two opposite end faces (21, 50), particularly preferably with at least two ribs (23) each, running parallel to the end faces (21, 50) and spaced apart along the length of the plate (20), which are provided on the surface of the base element (2) and are preferably rib-like, wherein each of the ribs (23) particularly preferably extends over the entire width (B B ) of the base element (2) extends. [5] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the groove (8) and the locking lug (7) which engages in a form-fitting manner in the groove (8) each run in a vertical axis (24) to the base element (2) which is arranged in a horizontal axis (H1). [6] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the outer and inner side surfaces (26, 27) of the wings (4, 5) each lie in a vertical plane (28), wherein the lower outline of each wing (4, 5) has an angle (29) of between 0° and 45° to the longitudinal axis (H1) attached to the base of the base element (2) on the respective longitudinal side (18, 19), wherein preferably the first connecting web (13), the first extension web (14) with the first wing (4) form a V-shape (30) with each other in rest position and top view, as do the second connecting web (16), the second extension web (17) with the second wing (5), wherein the connecting and extension webs (13, 14, 16, 17) each lie in the same horizontal plane (H1) as the base element (2), wherein the side surfaces (26, 27) of the wings (4, 5) extend from height of the base element (2) extend upwards and particularly preferably each outer side surface (26) of the wings (4, 5) has at least one rib (31),which runs in a vertical direction. [7] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the hinge element (3) is arc-shaped with a central comb (32) and the circumferential line of the hinge element (3) in its horizontal plane (H2) corresponds to the rectangular basic shape of the base element (2), wherein the hinge element (3) has a first notch (33) extending from its comb center (32) to the first end face (22), which is preferably rectangular, more preferably chamfered, and in which a first end section (34) of the clamp (6) is attached, preferably by means of clamping, more preferably by means of adhesive bonding and / or clamping. [8] Fabric clamp (1) according to claim 7, characterized by, that the base element (2), preferably in a region between its longitudinal midpoint (35) and its first end face (45), has a second notch (36), which particularly preferably extends to the first end face (21) of the base element (2), is in particular rectangular in shape, and in which a second end section (37) of the clamp (6), which is complementary to the first end section (34), is preferably fastened by means of clamping, particularly preferably by means of adhesive bonding and / or clamping. [9] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that between the first and the second end section (34, 37) of the clamp (6) a middle section (38) is formed, the vertical height of which preferably corresponds to up to + / - 6mm, particularly preferably to up to + / - 3mm of the vertical height of the locking lugs (7). [10] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the clamp (6) is made of metal, preferably of stainless steel, particularly preferably a plate (20) bent or folded at two points at an angle of 90°, the first right-angled fold (first bend) (40) of which separates the first end section (34) from the middle section (38) of the clamp (6) and abuts the first end face (22) of the hinge element (3) and the second right-angled fold (second bend) (41) of which separates the second end section (37) from the middle section (38) of the clamp (6) and abuts the first end face (21) of the base element (2). [11] Fabric clamp (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the rest position of the fabric clamp (1) is a position in which the second end face (48) of the hinge element (3) and the second end face (49) of the base element (2) lie on top of each other, wherein preferably a spring (42) projecting downwards from the second end face (51) of the hinge element (3) engages with a complementary, opposite base groove (43) on the second end face (50) of the base element (2), so that a fabric, preferably made of textile material, can be clamped between the spring-base groove connection (42, 43).

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