Modular fashion and transport accessories, in particular a buckle, a ring element, and a cord end

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular plug-in buckle for connecting flexible material strips (1, 2), preferably straps, by means of an insertable buckle part (3) and a receiving buckle part (4), the buckle parts (3, 4) forming a releasable snap-in connection when joined together. The receiving buckle part (4) has receiving openings (6) into which a cover plate (7) lying on the top surface of the receiving buckle part (4) can be releasably inserted and fixed. The buckle serves as an advertising medium and is also used to secure a specific strap connection. In addition, a modular ring element (16) and a modular cord end piece (19) are provided as fashion and / or transport accessories. Furthermore, a modular rivet and a modular label or logo clip are provided that can be recycled.

Description

[0001] Modular fashion and transport accessories, in particular buckles, ring elements and cord ends

[0002] The present invention provides modular fashion and / or transportation accessories, in particular a modular buckle, a modular ring element (e.g., D-ring element), and a modular cord end. Furthermore, the present invention includes a modular label or logo clip and a modular rivet. All accessories according to the invention pursue the inventive overall concept of being constructed from at least two interlocking (e.g., plug-in) modular elements, and thus being detachably connectable to one another. Furthermore, the modular accessories disclosed herein are preferably made of a fully biocompostable material. Thus, the invention provides, in particular, sustainable, replaceable, and thus fully recyclable fashion and / or transportation accessories.

[0003] The present invention therefore relates to a modular buckle, in particular for connecting straps by means of a male buckle part and a female buckle part, wherein the buckle parts form a detachable snap-in / clamping / plug-in connection or the like when joined together. The ends of the straps are attached to a web element on one or both of the buckle parts. The straps themselves can be intended, for example, for a backpack, a belt, a bag, a suitcase, and the like. The invention is not limited in this respect.

[0004] The invention further relates to a modular ring element as an accessory, in particular a fashion accessory, preferably for connecting two strips of material. The ring element has a modular design in that it consists of at least two semi-ring-shaped elements that can be joined together to form a ring element, in particular plugged into one another. In a further preferred embodiment, the modular ring element is a D-ring element that can be assembled, preferably plugged together, from at least two semi-ring-shaped elements that can be joined together, which can be symmetrically or asymmetrically designed. Furthermore, the invention relates to a modular cord end, in particular for the releasable closure of a terminal fashion and / or transport cord, for example of a hoodie, a jacket, and / or trousers with a drawstring waistband.According to the invention, the cord is enclosed in a first and a second shell element, wherein the first and second shell elements are designed to be detachable from one another. When joined together, the two shell elements form a detachable snap-in / clamping / plug-in connection or the like. A web element and / or an eyelet device can be attached to one or both of the shell elements; this can serve to accommodate / attach one or more material strips, e.g., a strap.

[0005] The invention further relates to an at least two-part label or logo clip, wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is releasably enclosed between a first, e.g., lower plate element, and a second, e.g., upper plate element, such that the label or logo clip remains in place of the fabric / textile and can, for example, display a company name, trademark, cleaning instructions, logo, label, or the like. If necessary, the at least one lower and at least one upper plate element can be detached from one another again, releasing the enclosed fabric / textile. The label or logo clip according to the invention is preferably made of a biocompostable material. This makes the label or logo clip according to the invention fully recyclable in terms of sustainability.

[0006] In one embodiment of the label or logo clip according to the invention, at least one, preferably at least two, plug-in elements are attached to a lower plate element, which plug-in elements can be enclosed, inserted, snapped in, pushed in or the like into at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding recesses of an upper plate element. It is also conceivable for the at least one, preferably at least two, plug-in elements to be present on the upper plate element and to be enclosed, inserted or snapped into recesses of a lower plate element, or the like. Between said lower and upper plate elements, at least one fabric or textile layer is detachably enclosed in a suitable manner. In a further embodiment, the invention relates to an at least two-part rivet, preferably as a fashion accessory, wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is arranged between a first, for example lower plate element, and a second, for example upper plate element.The textile layer is releasably enclosed in such a way that the rivet remains in place on the fabric / textile and can serve, for example, as a decorative, branded, ornamental element, or the like. If necessary, the at least one lower and at least one upper plate element of the rivet can be detached from each other again, releasing the enclosed fabric / textile. The rivet according to the invention is preferably made of a biocompostable material. This makes the rivet according to the invention fully recyclable in terms of sustainability.

[0007] In one embodiment of the rivet according to the invention, at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three plug-in or toothed elements are attached to a lower plate element, which can be enclosed, snapped into, pushed into, inserted into or the like in at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three corresponding recesses of an upper plate element. It is also conceivable for the at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three plug-in or toothed elements to be present on the upper plate element and to be enclosed, inserted into or snap into corresponding recesses of a lower plate element, or the like. At least one fabric or textile layer is detachably enclosed in a suitable manner between said lower and upper plate element of the rivet.

[0008] According to the invention, the plate elements of the label or logo clip, as well as the rivet, can be designed in a variety of shapes, even independently of each other. This means that the lower and upper plate elements can be designed differently from one another. Thus, circular, rectangular, square, triangular, pyramidal, cubic, and sub-combinations of these plate elements are conceivable – without being limited to these. Modular buckle

[0009] In a first aspect of the invention, a modular buckle is provided as a fashion and / or transportation accessory.

[0010] Snap buckles are generally familiar. The locking connection is usually created by pivoting locking arms located to the right and left of the belt centerline. These arms pivot outward under spring or material load to close the snap buckle, engaging behind a projection on the receiving buckle part.

[0011] By pressing the locking arms together, they release from the projection, allowing the inserted buckle part to slide out of the receiving buckle part. Preliminary descriptions of this can be found, among others, in DE 102019117518 A1; DE 112008000099 T5; DE 200007552018 U1.

[0012] A major disadvantage of these common buckles is that, for example, color designs or adaptations to specific applications are not possible—once black, always black. Likewise, the interchangeability and customization of buckles is not satisfactorily addressed in the current state of the art. Furthermore, the aspects of environmental compatibility, recyclability, and sustainability for buckles in the clothing, fashion, transportation, and packaging sectors are only inadequately addressed.

[0013] One object of the invention is therefore to achieve maximum adaptability of a snap buckle to its use, and to make it recyclable and easily replaceable. Likewise, the provided snap buckles should be sustainable and environmentally friendly, as well as inexpensive to manufacture, for example, by injection molding. This object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims. Further advantages can be derived from the present disclosure.

[0014] The modular plug-in buckle according to the invention for connecting flexible material strips, for example belts, by means of a plug-in buckle part and a receiving buckle part, wherein the buckle parts, when joined together, form a detachable connection to the right and left or above and below the fictitious material strip center line (for example a snap-in / clamping / sliding connection or mixed forms thereof) and at least one buckle part, preferably both buckle parts, are each connected to one end of the flexible material strips (for example a belt strap), provides that the receiving buckle part has one or more receiving openings into which a cover plate located on a wide side of the buckle part, hereinafter also referred to as "top", can be detachably fixed, wherein the cover plate covers the receiving buckle part at least partially, preferably completely.

[0015] The cover plate also advantageously has one or more connection holes for accessories / logos / plug-in elements to be arranged on the cover plate.

[0016] These modular designs, consisting of the plug-in and receiving buckle parts, the cover plate, and the accessories / logos / plug-in elements that can be attached to them, make the inventive plug-in buckle highly customizable; for example, by arranging the logo of a favorite sports team or even a company logo. The latter is a particularly good way for commercial companies to engage in additional branding or spread brand messages. When traveling by plane, this customization of strap systems for suitcases makes it easier to search for luggage on a conveyor belt, for example.

[0017] In this way, the cover plate can be replaced repeatedly and can be customized for seasonal use or branded with a customer's label. The cover plate can also be provided with one or more holes into which a logo / accessory / plug-in element can be inserted. The latter can also be replaced.

[0018] Within the scope of the invention, the cover plate can be clipped / clicked / slid / locked / magnetically held onto the receiving buckle part, or removably secured using a combination of these. This means that in one embodiment, the cover plate can be slid up and down onto the receiving buckle part using a suitable rail system.

[0019] A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the receiving buckle part has a web which projects beyond the buckle part and runs transversely to the center line of the material strip for attaching one of the material strips (e.g., a belt), wherein the web is connected to the receiving buckle part by elastic connecting pieces arranged on one or both sides of the web. The connecting pieces are preferably arranged in the lower region of the receiving buckle part so that, when bent towards the buckle part, they form two loops connected to one another by the web, between which the respective material strip can be arranged on the web (e.g., rests on it or surrounds it). In the end region, the connecting pieces have one or more connecting pins, e.g., two connecting pins, which, when bent over, can be releasably fixed in upper openings of the receiving buckle part.In one embodiment, the connection pins are secured by means of the attached cover plate. This is another function of the cover plate. However, other mechanisms are also conceivable, for example, those based on the web clicking or snapping into place or that are releasably secured by some kind of magnetic holder.

[0020] Particularly for snap buckles that do not rest on the bottom of an object, such as a suitcase or backpack, but instead create a free-standing connection between the material strips, preferably straps, a further advantageous embodiment provides for the receiving snap buckle part to be equipped with an additional base plate on the bottom. This can be connected to the receiving snap buckle part via connectors, similar to the cover plate, or can be slid on and off again.

[0021] Furthermore, one or more openings can be provided in the base plate for accommodating accessories / logos / plug-in elements. With this aforementioned embodiment, the receiving buckle part is enclosed between a cover plate and a base plate according to the invention.

[0022] A further embodiment provides for the assembled cover plate and the base plate to rest on one another or interlock in sections along a circumference of the receiving buckle part. The buckle part is also enclosed in this way.

[0023] Unlike conventional buckles, the bar through which the webbing, for example, is threaded is not integrated into the buckle body itself. Instead, it is attached outside the buckle to one or more connecting pieces, for example, two, similar to the sprue in injection molding. These are flexible due to their thinness and can be folded into the one or two recesses inside the buckle. This allows the bar to snap into place, clamp into place, or be similarly secured in the receiving buckle part.

[0024] The connecting pieces for the bridge are intended, on the one hand, to prevent the bridge from having to be delivered separately and, on the other hand, to allow for joint production due to the injection molding process. This saves costs because both parts can be manufactured together from a single casting.

[0025] After the bar is snapped or clamped into the recesses, the entire receiving buckle assembly is releasably secured to the cover plate. The cover plate can be releasably secured to the lower part of the receiving buckle using pins or a sliding mechanism, for example. In this way, the bar is releasably secured between the receiving buckle and the cover plate.

[0026] In a further aspect of the invention, the bar itself is designed as a modular, preferably biocompostable, component and is thus replaceable; for example, if it breaks or is otherwise damaged. Thus, the bar itself is recyclable and so is the end product; e.g., a backpack. In one embodiment, the bar can be designed as a pin, wherein the two pin ends are shaped in such a way as to be releasably enclosed in two holding devices of a buckle part. Preferably, screw-in and screw-out pin ends are conceivable, in order to allow the bar to be locked in the holding devices of a buckle end by screwing in (e.g., for a robust belt holder), but to make it releasable and thus replaceable by unscrewing the bar.Such a modular bridge solution can also be incorporated into conventional buckle elements of the state of the art; these do not necessarily have to be modular themselves.

[0027] In a further aspect of the invention, the modular buckle or modular bar is made of a completely biocompostable material. Said material can be entirely natural and, for example, can contain coffee, eggshells, algae, peas, bamboo, nutshells, wood, and the like, as well as mixtures thereof, as starting materials or fillers.

[0028] Thus, the present invention provides a universally applicable, fully compostable, and thus sustainable, recyclable buckle device.

[0029] A further advantage of the inventive snap buckle is its ability to close the male and female buckle parts very quietly. This is technically due to the specific spring-like design of the male buckle part. The spring-loaded locking mechanism allows the male buckle part to engage gently, evenly, and quietly with the female buckle part due to the high initial tension. Therefore, there is no loud "click" as is otherwise common with prior art snap buckles. This is of particular commercial interest for the sale of pet accessories, as animals (e.g., dogs) are more sensitive to noises. For example, the inventive snap buckle systems could be used for dog or cat collars, luminous collars, winter coats for dogs and cats, and the like.

[0030] An embodiment of the buckle according to the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing. Fig. 1 shows a modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips 1, 2 by means of a male buckle part 3 and a female buckle part 4. When inserted into one another, the buckle parts form a releasable snap connection to the right and left of the fictitious material strip centerline 5. On one side, the buckle parts are each connected at one end to one of the flexible material strips 1 or 2 (e.g., a strap end).

[0031] The present Fig. 1, shown as an expose, is particularly concerned with the receiving buckle part 4, here equipped with a cover plate 7 and a base plate 14.

[0032] For this purpose, the receiving buckle part 4 has receiving openings 6 into which a cover plate 7 located on top of the receiving buckle part 4 can be releasably secured, e.g., by means of pins or connectors 15. The cover plate 7 completely covers the receiving buckle part 4.

[0033] Preferably, the mounted cover plate 7 and the base plate 14 rest on one another and / or interlock in sections along the circumference of the receiving buckle part 4. This creates an enclosure for the receiving buckle part 4.

[0034] The cover plate 7 also has connection holes 8 for accessories 9 to be arranged on the cover plate 7. The base plate 14 is constructed and fastened in a similar way in this embodiment.

[0035] It is further shown that the receiving buckle part 4 has a web 10 which projects beyond the receiving buckle part 4 in length and runs transversely to the center line of the material strip for fastening one of the belt ends 1 or 2, wherein the web 10 is connected to the receiving buckle part 4 by elastic connecting pieces 11 arranged on both sides of the web 10. According to the invention, connecting pieces 11 are also arranged on one side of the web 10 and are connected to the receiving buckle part 4. The connecting pieces 11 are arranged here in the lower outer region of the receiving buckle part 4 and each form a loop when bent upwards (direction of the arrow). The connecting pieces 11 have connecting pins 12 in the end region which, when the elastic connecting pieces 11 are bent over, can be detachably inserted into upper openings 13 of the receiving buckle part 4 and then fixed.The connection pins 12 are secured by means of the attached cover plate 7. The cover plate 7 prevents the connection pins 12 from slipping out of the respective opening 13 by compensating for the corresponding force.

[0036] Fig. 2 A, B, C shows a modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips by means of a male buckle part 3 (not shown) and a female buckle part 4.

[0037] Fig. 2 A shows a top view of the receiving buckle part 4.

[0038] Fig. 2 B shows a perspective exploded view of the receiving buckle part 4.

[0039] Fig. 2 C shows a top view (above) and side view (below) of an accessory 9 (in this case a logo of a company) which can be inserted into the receiving openings 8 of a cover plate 7 by means of a plug connector 15 for individualizing the modular buckle of the invention.

[0040] For Fig. 2 A, B , C the same reference numerals apply as for Fig. 1 , which means in detail:

[0041] The present Fig. 2 A, B, C is particularly concerned with the receiving buckle part 4, here equipped with a cover plate 7 and an accessory 9.

[0042] The receiving buckle part 4 has receiving openings 6 into which a cover plate 7 located on top of the receiving buckle part 4 can be releasably secured, e.g., by means of pins or connectors 15. The cover plate 7 completely covers the receiving buckle part 4. The cover plate 7 also has connection holes 8 for accessories 9 to be arranged on the cover plate 7.

[0043] It is further shown that the receiving buckle part 4 has a web 10 which projects beyond the receiving buckle part 4 in length and runs transversely to the material strip center line for fastening one of the belt ends 1 or 2 (not shown here), wherein the web 10 is connected to the receiving buckle part 4 by elastic connecting pieces 11 arranged on both sides of the web 10.

[0044] The connecting pieces 11 are arranged in the lower outer area of ​​the receiving buckle part 4 and each form a loop when bent upwards. In this embodiment, the connecting pins 12 are an integral part of the web itself. This means that the web is removably inserted with its ends, which function here as connecting pins 12, into upper openings 13 of the receiving buckle part 4. The connecting pins 12 are secured by means of the attached cover plate 7. The cover plate 7 prevents the connecting pins 12 from slipping out of the respective opening 13 by compensating for the corresponding force.

[0045] Fig. 3 A, B, C shows a modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips by means of a male buckle part 3 and a female buckle part 4.

[0046] Fig. 3 A shows a top view of the receiving buckle part 4 and the inserting buckle part 3.

[0047] Fig. 3 B shows a side view of the receiving buckle part 4 and the insertable buckle part 3.

[0048] Fig. 3 C shows a side view of an accessory 9 (in this case, a company logo) that can be inserted into the receiving openings 8 of a cover plate 7 by means of a connector 15 to customize the modular buckle of the invention. The same reference numerals apply to Fig. 3 A, B, and C as in Fig. 1, which specifically mean:

[0049] The present Fig. 3 A, B, C is particularly concerned with the receiving buckle part 4, here equipped with a cover plate 7 and an accessory 9.

[0050] For this purpose, the receiving buckle part 4 has receiving openings 6 into which a cover plate 7 located on top of the receiving buckle part 4 can be releasably secured, e.g., by means of pins or connectors 15. The cover plate 7 completely covers the receiving buckle part 4.

[0051] The cover plate 7 also has connection holes 8 (here designed as longitudinally aligned holes) for accessories 9 to be arranged on the cover plate 7.

[0052] It is further shown that the receiving buckle part 4 has a web 10 which projects beyond the receiving buckle part 4 in length and runs transversely to the material strip center line for fastening one of the belt ends 1 or 2 (not shown here), wherein the web 10 is connected to the receiving buckle part 4 by elastic connecting pieces 11 arranged on both sides of the web 10.

[0053] The connecting pieces 11 are arranged in the lower outer region of the receiving buckle part 4 and each form a loop when bent upwards. In this embodiment, the connecting pins 12 are an integral part of the web itself. This means that the web is releasably inserted with its ends, which function here as connecting pins 12, into upper openings 13 of the receiving buckle part 4. The connecting pins 12 are fixed by means of the attached cover plate 7. The cover plate 7 prevents the connecting pins 12 from slipping out of the respective opening 13 by compensating for the corresponding force. Fig. 4 A, B shows a modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips by means of an insertable buckle part 3 and a receiving buckle part 4; however, in this embodiment, it has a cover plate 7 that can be pushed on and off.

[0054] Fig. 4 A shows a perspective top view of the female buckle part 4.

[0055] Fig. 4 B shows a perspective exploded view of the receiving buckle part 4 in an embodiment with a cover plate 7 that can be pushed on and off into the receiving openings 6.

[0056] For Fig. 4 A, B the same reference numerals apply as for Fig. 1 , but with the following technical differences:

[0057] The present Fig. 4 A, B is particularly concerned with the receiving buckle part 4, but here equipped with a cover plate 7 that can be pushed on or off.

[0058] For this purpose, the receiving buckle part 4 has receiving openings 6 into which a cover plate 7 located on top of the receiving buckle part 4 can be inserted or pushed out again to make the cover plate 7 releasably fixable. The cover plate 7 completely covers the receiving buckle part 4 when fully inserted.

[0059] In the present embodiment, the cover plate 7 does not have connection holes 8 for accessories 9 to be arranged on the cover plate 7.

[0060] It is further shown that the receiving buckle part 4 has a web 10 which projects beyond the receiving buckle part 4 in length and runs transversely to the material strip centerline for attaching one of the belt ends 1 or 2 (not shown here), wherein the web 10 is connected to the receiving buckle part 4 by an elastic connecting piece 11 arranged on one side of the web 10. The connecting piece 11 is arranged in a lower outer region of the receiving buckle part 4 and forms a loop when bent upwards. In this embodiment, the connecting pins 12 are an integral part of the web itself. This means that the web is releasably inserted with its ends, which here function as connecting pins 12, into upper openings 13 of the receiving buckle part 4. The fixing of the connecting pins 12 is carried out by means of the inserted cover plate 7.The cover plate 7 prevents the connecting pins 12 from slipping out of the respective opening 13 by compensating the corresponding force.

[0061] Fig. 5 A, B shows a modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips by means of a male buckle part 3 and a female buckle part 4; however, in this case in an embodiment with a free web element 10 that does not include connecting pieces 11.

[0062] Fig. 5 A shows a perspective top view of the female buckle part 4.

[0063] Fig. 5 B shows a plan view of the receiving buckle part 4 in an embodiment with a snapped-in buckle part 3 and a web element 10 which has no connecting pieces 11.

[0064] For Fig. 5 A, B the same reference numerals apply as for Fig. 1 , but with the following technical differences:

[0065] The present Fig. 5 A, B is particularly concerned with the receiving buckle part 4, but here equipped with a free web element 10 which has no connecting pieces 11.

[0066] For this purpose, the receiving buckle part 4 has receiving openings 6 into which a cover plate 7 located on top of the receiving buckle part 4 can be inserted in order to make the cover plate 7 detachably fixable. The cover plate 7 covers the entire surface of the receiving buckle part 4, provided it is also completely plugged in. It is further shown that the receiving buckle part 4 has a web 10 which projects beyond the receiving buckle part 4 in length and runs transversely to the material strip center line for attaching one of the belt ends 1 or 2 (not shown here). However, the web 10 in this case is completely free and is not connected to the receiving buckle part 4 by an elastic connecting piece 11 arranged on one or both sides of the web 10. Instead, the web 10 can simply be inserted, screwed, snapped into or similarly inserted into a receiving opening 13.

[0067] In this embodiment, the connecting pins 12 are also an integral part of the free web 10 itself. This means that the web, with its ends, which function here as connecting pins 12, is releasably inserted / screwed / locked / clicked into upper openings 13 of the receiving buckle part 4. The connecting pins 12 can be additionally or alternatively secured by means of the cover plate 7. The cover plate 7 also prevents the connecting pins 12 from slipping out of the respective opening 13 by compensating for the corresponding force.

[0068] Modular ring element, e.g. D-ring element

[0069] In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a modular ring element as a fashion and / or transport accessory. In particular, a ring element that can be joined together, in particular plugged into one another, is provided. Preferably, a D-ring that can be joined together, in particular plugged into one another, is provided as a fashion and / or transport accessory.

[0070] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the pluggable D-ring consists of a first, essentially half-ring-shaped D-ring portion and a second, essentially half-ring-shaped D-ring portion. More preferably, both of the aforementioned D-ring portions are exactly half-ring-shaped, so that they can be plugged into one another centrally. In a likewise preferred embodiment, the aforementioned D-ring is designed to be horizontally symmetrical to one another, and both symmetrical halves can be detachably plugged into one another. A D-ring split along a vertical line is also within the scope of the invention, although the split halves do not have any symmetry. According to the invention, the ring element provided is not limited to the shape of a D-ring element.

[0071] In a further aspect of the invention, the ring element, in particular a D-ring element, is made of a completely biocompostable material. Said material can be entirely natural and, for example, contain coffee, eggshells, algae, peas, bamboo, nutshells, wood, and the like, as well as mixtures thereof, as starting materials or fillers.

[0072] Therefore, the present invention provides a universally applicable, completely compostable, and thus sustainable, recyclable ring element, in particular a D-ring element.

[0073] Fig. 6 A, B shows a modular ring element 16 according to the invention, in this case a modular D-ring 16 as an exemplary representative thereof.

[0074] Fig. 6 A shows a perspective view of the D-ring 16. Whereas Fig. 6 B shows a side view of the D-ring 16. In both Figures 6 A and B, a first half-ring-shaped D-ring element 17 and a second half-ring-shaped D-ring element 18 are shown. One of these half-ring-shaped D-ring elements has one or more receiving openings 6 into which one or more plug-in connectors 15 can be inserted, thus creating a complete modular D-ring 16. Other plug-in / click / locking / magnetic mechanisms or the like are possible according to the invention in order to complete the half-ring elements to form a complete ring element. Many variations of the ring elements and D-ring elements according to the invention can thus be realized.

[0075] Modular cord end, e.g. for a hoodie sweater cord

[0076] Furthermore, the invention relates to a modular cord end, in particular for the releasable closure of a terminal fashion and / or transport cord, for example of a hoodie, a jacket, and / or trousers with a drawstring waistband. According to the invention, the cord is enclosed in a first and a second shell element, wherein the first and second shell elements are designed to be releasable from one another. When joined together, the two shell elements form a releasable snap-in / clamp-in / plug-in connection or the like. A web element and / or an eyelet device can be attached to one or both of the shell elements; this can serve to receive / attach one or more strips of material, e.g., a belt.

[0077] In a further aspect of the invention, the modular cord end according to the invention is made from a completely biocompostable material. Said material can be entirely natural and, for example, can contain coffee, eggshells, algae, peas, bamboo, nutshells, wood, and the like, as well as mixtures thereof, as raw materials or fillers.

[0078] Thus, the present invention provides a universally applicable, fully compostable, and thus sustainable, recyclable cord end.

[0079] Fig. 7 A, B, C shows a modular cord end piece 19 according to the invention, in this case a modular cord end piece 19 with an exemplary eyelet device 20 for holding a strip of material, e.g., a belt.

[0080] Fig. 7 A shows a plan view of a complete cord end piece 19 with eyelet device 20.

[0081] Fig. 7 B shows a side view of the modular cord end piece 19 with a lower shell element 22 with connectors 15 and an upper shell element 21 with receiving openings 6 for the aforementioned connectors 15.

[0082] Fig. 7 C shows a perspective exploded view of the modular cord end piece 19 with a lower shell element 22 with connectors 15 and an upper shell element 21 with receiving openings 6 for the aforementioned connectors 15.

[0083] All Figures 7 A, B, and C contain a lower shell element 22 and an upper shell element 21. One of these shell elements has one or more receiving openings 6 into which one or more connectors 15 of the opposite shell element can be inserted / slid in / engaged / clicked in / magnetically connected, thus closing off a complete cord end piece 19, for example, the end of the hood cord of a hoodie, and preventing it from unraveling. When worn, the cord end pieces can be easily replaced thanks to the modular design, and the hoodie remains sustainable and recyclable as a whole. Many variations of the modular cord end pieces according to the invention are thus feasible.

[0084] Figures 8 A, B, C, D:

[0085] Fig. 8A shows a top view of a connected label or logo clip according to the invention. The two exemplary plug-in elements (24) of the lower plate element (26; concealed) are inserted into the two recesses (27) of the upper plate element. The upper plate element (23) shows an example of a logo (25). In this connected label or logo clip, a fabric or textile layer can be removably enclosed between the upper and lower plate elements (23, 26) and the plug-in elements (24) and recesses (27).

[0086] Fig. 8B shows a perspective view of the connected label or logo clip according to the invention. The two exemplary plug-in elements (24) of the lower plate element (26) are inserted into the two recesses (27) of the upper plate element. The upper plate element (23) shows an example of a logo (25). In this connected label or logo clip, a fabric or textile layer can be removably enclosed between the upper and lower plate elements (23, 26) as well as the plug-in elements (24) and recesses (27).

[0087] Fig. 8 C shows the connected label or logo clip according to the invention in a perspective view only with the lower plate element (26) and the plug-in elements (24) placed thereon.

[0088] Fig. 8 D shows the inventive and connected label or logo clip in perspective, showing only the upper plate element (23) and the recesses (27) placed therein, into which the plug-in elements can be inserted / enclosed. An exemplary logo (25) is shown next to it. Figures 9 A, B, C, D:

[0089] Fig. 9 A shows a side view of a connected rivet according to the invention, comprising an upper plate element (28; here pyramid-shaped) and a lower plate element (29; here triangular). The three exemplary plug-in elements (concealed) of the lower plate element (29) are inserted into the three recesses (concealed) of the upper plate element (28). In this connected rivet, a fabric or textile layer can be removably enclosed between the upper and lower plate elements (28, 29) and the plug-in elements and recesses.

[0090] Fig. 9 B shows the upper plate element (28) of the rivet according to the invention alone in a perspective view; the recesses (30) are visible.

[0091] Fig. 9 C shows the upper plate element (28) of the rivet according to the invention alone in plan view; the three exemplary omissions (30) are clearly visible.

[0092] Fig. 9 D shows the lower plate element (29) of the rivet according to the invention alone in a perspective view; the three exemplary plug-in elements (31) can be clearly seen.

[0093] According to the invention, the plate elements of the label or logo clip, as well as the rivet, can be designed in a variety of shapes, even independently of one another. This means that the lower and upper plate elements can be designed differently from one another. Thus, circular, rectangular, square, triangular, pyramidal, cubic, and sub-combinations of these plate elements are conceivable – without being limited to these.

[0094] List of reference symbols

[0095] 1 first material strip (first belt)

[0096] 2 second material strip (second belt)

[0097] 3 plug-in buckle part

[0098] 4 receiving buckle part

[0099] 5 Material strip center line

[0100] 6 mounting holes

[0101] 7 Cover plate

[0102] 8 connection holes

[0103] 9 Accessories

[0104] 10 jetty

[0105] 11 elastic connectors

[0106] 12 connecting pins

[0107] 13 openings for connecting pins

[0108] 14 Base plate

[0109] 15 connectors

[0110] 16 modular D-ring as an example of a ring element

[0111] 17 first half of the ring

[0112] 18 second half of the ring

[0113] 19 Cord end piece optionally with a holding device / eyelet device

[0114] 20 Holding device for a material strip (e.g. belt) / eyelet device

[0115] 21 first shell element (e.g. upper shell element)

[0116] 22 second shell element (e.g. lower shell element)

[0117] 23 upper plate element (label / logo clip)

[0118] 24 plug-in element, e.g. of the lower plate element (label / logo clip)

[0119] 25 Logo (label / logo clip) 26 lower plate element (label / logo clip)

[0120] 27 Recess for plug-in element (label / logo clip)

[0121] 28 upper plate element (rivet)

[0122] 29 lower plate element (rivet)

[0123] 30 Recess for plug-in element (rivet)

[0124] 31 Plug-in element (rivet)

[0125] In light of the entire above disclosure, the present invention further includes the following numbered embodiments:

[0126] 1. Modular plug-in buckle for connecting flexible material strips (1, 2) by means of a plug-in buckle part (3) and a receiving buckle part (4), wherein the buckle parts (3, 4) form a detachable connection when joined together on the right and left or above and below a fictitious material strip center line (5) and the buckle parts (3, 4) are each connected to one end of the flexible material strips (1 or 2), characterized in that the receiving buckle part (4) has one or more receiving openings (6) into which a cover plate (7) lying on one of the flat sides of the receiving buckle part (4) can be detachably fixed.

[0127] 2. Modular buckle according to embodiment 1, characterized in that the cover plate (7) covers at least part of the receiving buckle part (4), preferably the entire surface.

[0128] 3. Modular snap buckle according to embodiment 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover plate (7) also has one or more connection holes (8) for one or more accessories and / or logos and / or plug-in elements (9) to be arranged on the cover plate (7). 4. Modular snap buckle according to one of embodiments 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving snap buckle part (4) has a web (10) which projects beyond the buckle part (4) in length and runs transversely to the material strip centerline for fastening one of the material strips (1 or 2), wherein the web (10) is connected to the receiving snap buckle part (4) by elastic connecting pieces (11) arranged on one or both sides of the web (10).

[0129] 5. Modular buckle according to embodiment 4, characterized in that the connecting pieces (11) are arranged in the lower outer region of the receiving buckle part (4).

[0130] 6. Modular buckle according to embodiment 4 or 5, characterized in that the connecting pieces (11) have connecting pins (12) in the end region, which, in the bent state of the elastic connecting pieces (11), can be releasably inserted into openings (13) of the flat side of the receiving buckle part (4) and then fixed.

[0131] 7. Modular buckle according to embodiment 6, characterized in that the fixing of the connecting pins (12) is carried out by means of the attached cover plate (7).

[0132] 8. Modular buckle according to one of the embodiments 1 to 7, characterized in that the receiving buckle part (4) can be equipped with a base plate (14) on the bottom side, opposite the cover plate (7).

[0133] 9. Modular buckle according to embodiment 8, characterized in that the base plate (14) can be connected to the receiving buckle part (4) via one or more connectors (15). 10. Modular buckle according to embodiment 8 or 9, characterized in that the base plate (14), similar to the cover plate (7), is provided with one or more insertion openings for accessories and / or logos and / or plug-in elements.

[0134] 11. Modular buckle according to one of the embodiments 8 to 10, characterized in that the mounted cover plate (7) and the base plate (14) lie on one another and / or engage with one another at least in sections on a circumference of the receiving buckle part (4).

[0135] 12. Modular buckle according to one of the embodiments 1 to 11, characterized in that the material strips (1, 2) are straps.

[0136] 13. Modular ring element, in particular modular D-ring element, for connecting flexible material strips by means of a plug-in ring part and a receiving ring part, wherein the ring parts form a detachable connection when joined together to the right and left or above and below a fictitious material strip center line and the ring parts are each connected to one end of the flexible material strip, characterized in that the receiving ring part has one or more receiving openings, in particular has two receiving openings, in which one or more pins, preferably two pins, of the plug-in ring part can be detachably fixed.

[0137] 14. Modular cord end piece for the releasable closing of a cord end, wherein the modular cord end piece comprises a shell part to be inserted and a receiving shell part, wherein the shell parts form a releasable connection when fitted together on the right and left or above and below a fictitious cord center line, characterized in that the receiving shell part has one or more receiving openings into which one or more pins of the shell part to be inserted can be releasably fixed. 15. Modular label and / or logo clip for the releasable attachment on and / or in a fabric layer of a fashion or transport accessory, wherein the modular label and / or logo clip comprises at least a first, preferably lower, plate element and a second, preferably upper plate element, characterized in that at least one of said plate elements has at least one, preferably at least two, plug-in orTooth elements which can be enclosed, pushed in, inserted or the like into at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding recesses of the other plate element, and wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is releasably enclosed between said plate elements.

[0138] 16. Modular rivet for releasably attaching to and / or in a fabric layer of a fashion or transport accessory, wherein the modular rivet comprises at least a first, preferably lower, plate element and a second, preferably upper, plate element, characterized in that at least one of said plate elements comprises at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three plug-in or tooth elements which can be enclosed, pushed in, inserted or the like into at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three corresponding recesses in the other plate element, and wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is releasably enclosed between said plate elements.

Claims

Patent claims 1. A modular buckle for connecting flexible material strips (1, 2) by means of a male buckle part (3) and a female buckle part (4), wherein the buckle parts (3, 4) form a detachable connection when joined together to the right and left or above and below a fictitious material strip center line (5), and the buckle parts (3, 4) are each connected to one end of the flexible material strips (1 or 2), characterized in that the female buckle part (4) has one or more receiving openings (6) into which a cover plate (7) lying on one of the flat sides of the female buckle part (4) can be detachably fixed, further characterized in that the cover plate (7) also has one or more connection holes (8) for one or more accessories and / or logos and / or plug-in elements (9) to be arranged on the cover plate (7).and wherein the modular buckle is made of a biocompostable material.

2. Modular buckle according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover plate (7) covers at least part of the receiving buckle part (4), preferably the entire surface.

3. Modular buckle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving buckle part (4) has a web (10) which projects beyond the buckle part (4) in length and runs transversely to the material strip center line for fastening one of the material strips (1 or 2), wherein the web (10) is connected to the receiving buckle part (4) by elastic connecting pieces (11) arranged on one or both sides of the web (10).

4. Modular buckle according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting pieces (11) are arranged in the lower outer region of the receiving buckle part (4).

5. Modular buckle according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the connecting pieces (11) have connecting pins (12) in the end region, which, in the bent state of the elastic connecting pieces (11), can be releasably inserted into openings (13) of the flat side of the receiving buckle part (4) and then fixed.

6. Modular buckle according to claim 5, characterized in that the fixing of the connecting pins (12) is carried out by means of the attached cover plate (7).

7. Modular buckle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the receiving buckle part (4) can be equipped with a base plate (14) on the bottom side, opposite the cover plate (7).

8. Modular buckle according to claim 7, characterized in that the base plate (14) can be connected to the receiving buckle part (4) via one or more plug connectors (15).

9. Modular buckle according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the base plate (14) is provided, analogously to the cover plate (7), with one or more insertion openings for accessories and / or logos and / or plug-in elements.

10. Modular buckle according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the mounted cover plate (7) and the base plate (14) lie on one another and / or engage with one another at least in sections on a circumference of the receiving buckle part (4).

11. Modular buckle according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the material strips (1, 2) are straps.

12. Modular ring element, in particular modular D-ring element, for connecting flexible material strips by means of a plug-in ring part and a receiving ring part, wherein the ring parts form a detachable connection on the right and left or above and below a fictitious material strip centre line when joined together. Connection and the ring parts are each connected to one end of the flexible material strips, characterized in that the receiving ring part has one or more receiving openings, in particular two receiving openings, in which one or more pins, preferably two pins, of the ring part to be inserted can be releasably fixed.

13. Modular cord end piece for releasably closing a cord end, wherein the modular cord end piece comprises a shell part to be inserted and a receiving shell part, wherein the shell parts form a releasable connection when joined together on the right and left or above and below a fictitious cord center line, characterized in that the receiving shell part has one or more receiving openings into which one or more pins of the shell part to be inserted can be releasably fixed.

14. Modular label and / or logo clip for releasably attaching to and / or in a fabric layer of a fashion or transport accessory, wherein the modular label and / or logo clip comprises at least a first, preferably lower, plate element and a second, preferably upper plate element, characterized in that at least one of said plate elements comprises at least one, preferably at least two, plug-in or tooth elements which can be enclosed, pushed in, inserted or the like in at least one, preferably at least two, corresponding recesses of the other plate element, and wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is releasably enclosed between said plate elements.

15. Modular rivet for releasable attachment to and / or in a fabric layer of a fashion or transport accessory, wherein the modular rivet comprises at least a first, preferably lower, plate element and a second, preferably upper, plate element, characterized in that at least one of said plate elements comprises at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three plug-in or tooth elements which can be enclosed, pushed in, inserted or the like into at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three corresponding recesses of the other plate element, and wherein at least one fabric or textile layer is detachably enclosed again between said plate elements.

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