Tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism

Abstract

To provide a tag holder that can be attached to and detached from a rod-shaped portion (for example, a frame) of a pallet such as a mesh pallet used for transporting articles, and a tag holder attachment mechanism.SOLUTION: A tag holder 10 for holding a plate-like tag 100 has: a first holder 12 that includes a substantially U-overall shape on the whole; and a second holder 14 that is disposed opposite to the first holder 12, opens toward the first holder 12, and is a groove-shaped body including a substantially gutter shape whose cross-sectional shape is a substantially U-shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tag holder and an attachment mechanism for the tag holder. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tag holder suitable for use in holding a plate-shaped tag such as an RFID tag, and an attachment mechanism for the tag holder suitable for use in attaching the tag holder to a rod-shaped portion or other attachment member, for example, a frame of a pallet such as a mesh pallet used for transporting articles. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a known type of pallet used for transporting items is a mesh pallet, which is a basket-shaped pallet made by combining plate-like members formed by arranging a number of metal vertical and horizontal wires in a lattice pattern to form a mesh (net-like) shape, and forming a box-shaped storage area with the plate-like members.

[0003] Such mesh pallets have a basket shape with a box-shaped storage area, which gives them a high storage capacity for items and excellent visibility when visually inspecting the stored items, and so they are widely used not only in the logistics industry but also in various other industries such as the manufacturing and agricultural product industries.

[0004] In addition, mesh pallets are made of mesh-like plate-like members that can be folded freely, so that when not in use the plate-like members can be folded and stored in a compact state.It is also possible to stack multiple folded pallets, which means that they can be stored efficiently without requiring large storage space, thereby saving space.

[0005] The above-mentioned mesh pallet is also called a mesh box or net pallet.

[0006] However, with regard to mesh pallets, no effective management method has been proposed to prevent loss, etc., and a problem has been pointed out in industries that use mesh pallets that a large number of mesh pallets sometimes go missing.

[0007] Meanwhile, in the field of goods transport carts such as basket carts, as a management method to prevent loss, etc., a tag such as an RFID tag storing information such as an identification number for each goods transport cart is attached to each goods transport cart, and the identification number and other information stored in the tag is read by a reading device (reader) to prevent loss of the goods transport carts.

[0008] In light of this situation, just as is the case with basket carts and other item transport carts, the attachment of tags such as RFID tags to mesh pallets and the like to prevent loss and other management purposes is being considered. However, to date there are no tag holders that are effective for attaching RFID tags and other tags to mesh pallets and the like, and there has been a strong demand for proposals for tag holders that can be attached to mesh pallets and the like.

[0009] In addition, the prior art known to the applicant at the time of filing the patent application was as described above and is not an invention related to an invention publicly known in the literature, so there is no prior art literature information to be described in the specification of this application. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned demands for the conventional technology, and has as its object to provide a tag holder and an attachment mechanism for the tag holder that can be attached to and detached from an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tag holder of the present invention is a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, which comprises a first holder having an overall approximately C-shaped configuration, and a second holder which is arranged opposite the first holder, opens toward the first holder, and is a groove-shaped body having an approximately gutter-shaped cross-sectional configuration that is approximately C-shaped.

[0012] Therefore, the tag holder according to the present invention can be attached and detached freely to an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet, and further, it is possible to improve convenience when attaching it to the attachment member while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength, and also to achieve weight reduction and resource conservation.

[0013] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tag holder mounting mechanism of the present invention is a tag holder mounting mechanism using the tag holder of the present invention described above, in which the first holder and the second holder described above are arranged opposite each other, and the first holder and the second holder are fastened to the mounting member at one end.

[0014] Therefore, the tag holder attachment mechanism of the present invention can be easily attached to an attachment member such as a rod-shaped portion.

[0015] That is, the tag holder according to the present invention is a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, and comprises a first holder having a generally U-shaped overall shape, and a second holder disposed opposite the first holder, which is a groove-shaped body that opens towards the first holder and has a generally U-shaped cross section, and the first holder comprises a plate-shaped first base, a first support arm disposed so as to extend from one end of the first base, a first attachment portion disposed at an end of the first support arm in the opposite direction to the one end, a second support arm disposed so as to extend from the other end of the first base, a second attachment portion disposed at an end of the second support arm in the opposite direction to the other end, a first engagement protrusion formed on the first base, a first tag insertion hole formed in the first engagement protrusion, and a second attachment portion formed on the first base at a preset interval from the first engagement protrusion. the second holder has a second engaging protrusion formed on the second base which is a groove-shaped body having a generally gutter-like shape with a generally U-shaped cross section, a third engaging protrusion formed on one end of the second base on a side facing the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion and which can be positioned between the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion, a third tag insertion hole formed on the third engaging protrusion and which communicates with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole, a third mounting portion positioned opposite the first mounting portion at the other end side of the second base, and a fourth mounting portion positioned opposite the second mounting portion at the other end side of the second base, and configured to fasten the first mounting portion to the third mounting portion, and fasten the second mounting portion to the fourth mounting portion.

[0016] In addition, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together by a fastening device, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together by a fastening device.

[0017] Further, the tag holder according to the present invention is the above-mentioned tag holder according to the present invention, wherein the fastener is a bolt and a nut, or a cable tie.

[0018] Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first mounting portion has a first band portion extending toward the third mounting portion, the third mounting portion has a first band portion mounting hole for fastening the first band portion in an insertable and engageable manner, and the second mounting portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth mounting portion, and the fourth mounting portion has a second band portion mounting hole for fastening the second band portion in an insertable and engageable manner.

[0019] Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the above-described tag holder according to the present invention, wherein the first band portion includes a first protrusion portion formed in a substantially sawtooth shape, the second band portion includes a second protrusion portion formed in a substantially sawtooth shape, the first band portion mounting hole includes a first locking protrusion portion that locks the first protrusion portion, the second band portion mounting hole includes a second locking protrusion portion that locks the second protrusion portion, and the first locking protrusion is an upper locking protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion mounting hole. The second engaging protrusion engages with the first protrusion, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out from the first band portion mounting hole, and the second engaging protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out from the second band portion mounting hole.

[0020] Further, the tag holder according to the present invention is the above-mentioned tag holder according to the present invention, in which the first holder and the second holder are formed from synthetic resin.

[0021] In addition, the tag holder attachment mechanism according to the present invention is an attachment mechanism for a tag holder using the tag holder according to the present invention, in which the third engagement protrusion of the second holder is arranged between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion of the first holder, the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole and the third tag insertion hole are connected to insert a tag, the first attachment portion and the third attachment portion are fastened together by sandwiching the attached member, and the second attachment portion and the fourth attachment portion are fastened together by sandwiching the attached member. Effect of the Invention

[0022] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the excellent effect of providing a tag holder and a tag holder mounting mechanism that can be freely attached to and detached from a mounting member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] Figures 1(a) and 1(b) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 1(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the entire tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the arrow A in Figure 1(a). [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] Figures 3(a) to 3(f) are six-view diagrams of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 3(a) is a front view, Figure 3(b) is a rear view, Figure 3(c) is a left side view, Figure 3(d) is a right side view, Figure 3(e) is a plan view, and Figure 3(f) is a bottom view. [Figure 4]Figures 4(a) to 4(f) are six-view diagrams of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 4(a) is a front view, Figure 4(b) is a rear view, Figure 4(c) is a left side view, Figure 4(d) is a right side view, Figure 4(e) is a plan view, and Figure 4(f) is a bottom view. [Diagram 5] Figures 5(a) to 5(c) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional configuration of Figure 4(e). More specifically, Figure 5(a) is an explanatory diagram of the AA cross-sectional configuration, Figure 5(b) is an explanatory diagram of the BB cross-sectional configuration, and Figure 5(c) is an explanatory diagram of the CC cross-sectional configuration. [Figure 6] Figures 6(a) to 6(f) are six-view diagrams of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 6(a) is a front view, Figure 6(b) is a rear view, Figure 6(c) is a left side view, Figure 6(d) is a right side view, Figure 6(e) is a plan view, and Figure 6(f) is a bottom view. [Figure 7] Figures 7(a) to 7(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional configuration of Figure 6(e). More specifically, Figure 7(a) is an explanatory diagram of the DD cross-sectional configuration, Figure 7(b) is an explanatory diagram of the EE cross-sectional configuration, Figure 7(c) is an explanatory diagram of the FF cross-sectional configuration, and Figure 7(d) is an explanatory diagram of the GG cross-sectional configuration. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view illustrating a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet. [Figure 9] 9(a) to 9(e) are transition explanatory diagrams showing an example of a procedure for attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet. [Figure 10] Figures 10(a) and 10(b) are enlarged perspective views of the essential parts showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 10(a) is an enlarged perspective view of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow C in Figure 8, and Figure 10(b) is an enlarged perspective view of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow D in Figure 8. [Figure 11] Figures 11(a) to 11(c) are explanatory diagrams of the main part configuration showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 11(a) is an explanatory diagram of the main part configuration from the front when viewed from the front along arrow E in Figure 10(a), Figure 11(b) is an explanatory diagram of the main part configuration from above when viewed from the front along arrow E in Figure 10(a), and Figure 11(c) is an explanatory diagram of the main part configuration from the bottom when viewed from the front along arrow E in Figure 10(a). [Figure 12] Figures 12(a) to 12(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional configuration of Figure 11(b). More specifically, Figure 12(a) is an explanatory diagram of the HH cross-sectional configuration, Figure 12(b) is an explanatory diagram of the II cross-sectional configuration, Figure 12(c) is an explanatory diagram of the JJ cross-sectional configuration, and Figure 12(d) is an explanatory diagram of the KK cross-sectional configuration. [Figure 13] Figures 13(a) to 13(c) are perspective explanatory diagrams showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 13(a) is a perspective explanatory diagram of a single mesh pallet, Figure 13(b) is a perspective explanatory diagram of a three-tiered mesh pallet stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Figure 13(c) is a perspective explanatory diagram of a three-tiered mesh pallet stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in directions that are alternately perpendicular to each other. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main part of a mesh pallet having tag holders fixed thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which the mesh pallet is transported by a forklift. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a perspective configuration explanatory diagram showing another example of a method for fastening the first holder and the second holder constituting the tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16]Figures 16(a) to 16(c) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 16(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the entire tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the LL cross section, and Figure 16(c) is an explanatory perspective view of the enlarged cross section of the M region. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a tag holder and a tag holder attachment mechanism according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In the following explanation, for the sake of convenience, the upward direction on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the upward side, the downward direction on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the downward side, the leftward direction on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the leftward side, the rightward direction on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the rightward side, the direction rising vertically on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the forward side, and the direction falling vertically on the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the rearward side (also refer to FIG. 1(a)).

[0026] Furthermore, the directions described above are merely directions defined for the convenience of explanation, and of course do not in any way limit the installation manner of the tag holder and the tag holder mounting mechanism according to the present invention, nor do they in any way limit the present invention.

[0027] (I) Description of the configuration of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention

[0028] Fig. 1(a) and Fig. 1(b) show explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Fig. 1(a) shows an explanatory perspective view of the entire tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 1(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the arrow A in Fig. 1(a).

[0029] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Also, Fig. 3(a) to Fig. 3(f) show six views of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 3(a) shows a front view, Fig. 3(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 3(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 3(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 3(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 3(f) shows a bottom view.

[0031] Also, Fig. 4(a) to Fig. 4(f) show six views of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 4(a) shows a front view, Fig. 4(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 4(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 4(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 4(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 4(f) shows a bottom view.

[0032] 5(a) to 5(c) show cross-sectional views of Fig. 4(e). More specifically, Fig. 5(a) shows an explanatory view of the AA cross-sectional view, Fig. 5(b) shows an explanatory view of the BB cross-sectional view, and Fig. 5(c) shows an explanatory view of the CC cross-sectional view.

[0033] Also, Fig. 6(a) to Fig. 6(f) show six views of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 6(a) shows a front view, Fig. 6(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 6(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 6(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 6(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 6(f) shows a bottom view.

[0034] 7(a) to 7(d) show cross-sectional views of Fig. 6(e). More specifically, Fig. 7(a) shows a cross-sectional view of the DD cross section, Fig. 7(b) shows a cross-sectional view of the EE cross section, Fig. 7(c) shows a cross-sectional view of the FF cross section, and Fig. 7(d) shows a cross-sectional view of the GG cross section.

[0035] Here, the tag holder 10 is composed of a first holder 12 having an overall approximately C-shaped configuration, and a second holder 14 which is arranged opposite the first holder 12, opens toward the first holder 12, and is a groove-shaped body having an approximately gutter-shaped cross-sectional configuration with an approximately C-shaped cross-section.

[0036] By configuring the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 as described above, the tag holder 10 can improve convenience when attached to a mounting member such as a mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8), while ensuring necessary and sufficient strength, and also achieving weight reduction and resource conservation.

[0037] The first holder 12 is entirely formed by, for example, injection molding using a synthetic resin. Similarly, the second holder 14 is entirely formed by, for example, injection molding using a synthetic resin.

[0038] More specifically, it is preferable to use a plastic resin that is durable and impact resistant as well as elastically deformable as the material for the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. For example, a material that is durable and impact resistant can be obtained by blending a small amount of additive (e.g., metallocene resin) with a general-purpose polypropylene resin, and by using a general-purpose polypropylene resin in this manner, the manufacturing cost for manufacturing the tag holder 10 can be reduced.

[0039] Furthermore, when the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are formed by injection molding using synthetic resin, the manufacturing costs can be further reduced by configuring the mold so that the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 can be produced as a set using a single mold.

[0040] Next, the first holder 12 constituting the tag holder 10 will be described in detail. The first holder 12 has a plate-shaped first base 122 extending in the left-right direction. A left support arm 124L and a right support arm 124R extend from the left and right ends of this first base 122 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the first base 122 and are disposed so as to be approximately horizontal in the up-down direction.

[0041] More specifically, a plate-shaped left support arm 124L is provided at the left end 122L of the first base 122 so as to extend rearward from the left end 122L. A plate-shaped first left mounting portion 126L is provided at a left rear end 124La, which is the end of the left support arm 124L opposite the left end 122L, so as to be located lower than the left support arm 124L. A first left mounting hole 126La is drilled through the first left mounting portion 126L in the up-down direction.

[0042] Similarly, a plate-shaped right support arm 124R is provided at the right end 122R of the first base 122 so as to extend rearward from the right end 122R. A plate-shaped first right mounting portion 126R is provided at a right rear end 124Ra, which is the end of the right support arm 124R opposite the right end 122R, so as to be located lower than the right support arm 124R. A first right mounting hole 126Ra is drilled through the right mounting portion 126R in the vertical direction.

[0043] Meanwhile, a left-side engagement protrusion 128L formed to protrude downward from the left-side end 122L is formed on the front side of the left-side end 122L of the first base 122. This left-side engagement protrusion 128L is formed with a left-side tag insertion hole 128La which is a through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

[0044] Similarly, a right-side engagement protrusion 128R is formed on the front side of the right-side end portion 122R of the first base portion 122 so as to protrude downward from the right-side end portion 122R. A right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra is formed in the right-side engagement protrusion 128R as a long hole having a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

[0045] Here, the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R are spaced apart by a gap 122-L that is preset as the narrowest gap in the left-right direction (see FIG. 4(a)). By providing this gap 122-L, a space X (see FIG. 2) is formed between the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12.

[0046] Regarding the left-right dimensions of the left side engaging protrusion 128L and the right side engaging protrusion 128R, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the left side engaging protrusion 128L is defined as "128L-L" and the longest length in the left-right direction of the right side engaging protrusion 128R is defined as "128R-L", the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be approximately the same as shown in this embodiment, or the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be different.

[0047] The above-mentioned left tag insertion hole 128La and right tag insertion hole 128Ra are arranged so that their major axes, that is, the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, are aligned in the up-down direction and communicate with each other.

[0048] The reference numeral 130 denotes a hollowed-out portion, which allows the first holder 12 constituting the tag holder 10 to be made lighter and to conserve resources.

[0049] Next, we will explain in detail about the second holder 14 that constitutes the tag holder 10. The second holder 14 has a second base 142 that is a groove-shaped body that is open on the upper side and has an approximately gutter-shaped cross-section that is approximately C-shaped.

[0050] A plate-shaped second left mounting portion 144L is disposed on the left rear end portion 142L of the second base portion 142 so as to be located above the bottom portion 142B which is the lowest portion of the second base portion 142. A second left mounting hole 144La is drilled in the second left mounting portion 144L so as to penetrate therethrough in the up-down direction.

[0051] Here, the second left side mounting portion 144L is arranged so as to face the first left side mounting portion 126L, and the second left side mounting hole 144La is arranged so as to communicate with the first left side mounting hole 126La in the vertical direction.

[0052] Similarly, a plate-shaped second right mounting portion 144R is disposed on the right rear end portion 142R of the second base portion 142 so as to be located above the bottom portion 142B which is the lowest portion of the second base portion 142. A second right mounting hole 144Ra is drilled through the second right mounting portion 144R in the up-down direction.

[0053] Here, the second right side mounting portion 144R is arranged so as to face the first right side mounting portion 126R, and the second right side mounting hole 144Ra is arranged so as to communicate with the first right side mounting hole 126Ra in the vertical direction.

[0054] Meanwhile, a central engagement protrusion 146C is formed to protrude upward from the wall 142F at approximately the center in the left-right direction of the front rising wall 142F on the side facing the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the second base 142. A central tag insertion hole 146Ca is formed in the central engagement protrusion 146C, which is a through hole with an approximately elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a) and the like) can be inserted.

[0055] Here, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the central engagement protrusion 146C is "146C-L" (see Figure 6 (a)), 146C-L is a length equal to or less than the interval 122-L, and this allows the central engagement protrusion 146C to be inserted into the space X and positioned so that it engages between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R.

[0056] The dimensions of 128-L, 128R-L, and 146C-L may be set to approximately the same dimensions as in this embodiment, or may be set to different dimensions, or may be a mixture of approximately the same dimensions and different dimensions.

[0057] The central tag insertion hole 146Ca is disposed so that its major axis, that is, the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, is aligned along the up-down direction.

[0058] Reference numeral 148 denotes a hollowed-out portion similar to hollowed-out portion 130. Reference numeral 150 denotes a hollowed-out portion obtained by hollowing out bottom portion 142B to provide reinforcing ribs 152. By using hollowed-out portions 148 and 150, it is possible to reduce the weight and resource consumption of second holder 14 constituting tag holder 10.

[0059] Here, the tag holder 10 having the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 having the above-mentioned configuration can be arranged by inserting the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 from below into the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, and in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is arranged in the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the left side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right side tag insertion hole 128Ra are communicated so that the tag 100 can be inserted therethrough, and the left side engagement protrusion 128L of the first holder 12 is inserted into the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12. The dimensions of each part are set so that, with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first left-side mounting hole 126La and the second left-side mounting hole 144La are communicated to allow the left-side bolt 200L (see FIG. 9(e) and the like) to be inserted therethrough, and, with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first right-side mounting hole 126Ra and the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra are communicated to allow the right-side bolt 200R (see FIG. 9(e) and the like).

[0060] Additionally, with respect to tag 100, tag holder 10 is sized as described below.

[0061] Here, the longest length of tag 100 in the left-right direction is defined as "TL", the greatest height of tag 100 in the up-down direction is defined as "TH", and the widest width of tag 100 in the front-to-back direction is defined as "TW" (see FIG. 9(d)).

[0062] On the other hand, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the length in the left-right direction between the first left-side end face 128Lb of the left-side engagement protrusion 128L of the first holder 12 and the first right-side end face 128Rb of the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 is defined as "SL" (see Figure 3(a)).

[0063] Furthermore, the minimum height in the up-down direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is designated "LH," and the minimum width in the front-to-back direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is designated "LW" (see FIG. 4(c)). Similarly, the minimum height in the up-down direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is designated "RH," and the minimum width in the front-to-back direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is designated "RW" (see FIG. 4(d)).

[0064] The smallest height of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the up-down direction is defined as "CH", and the narrowest width of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the front-rear direction is defined as "CW" (see FIG. 6(c)).

[0065] In the tag holder 10, SL is dimensioned to have a length equal to or greater than TL. LH, RH, and CH are dimensioned to have a height equal to or greater than TH. LW, RW, and CW are dimensioned to have a width equal to or greater than TW.

[0066] Next, in relation to the attachment site where the tag holder 10 is attached, the dimensions of the tag holder 10 are set as described below.

[0067] In the following explanation, in order to avoid complicating the explanation and to make it easier to understand the present invention, we will explain the case where the attachment member to which the tag holder 10 is attached is a frame 302 (see Figure 8), which is a rod-shaped portion of a mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8) described later.

[0068] Here, the maximum height of frame 302 in the up-down direction is designated as "FH", and the maximum width of frame 302 in the front-rear direction is designated as "FW" (see FIG. 9(b)).

[0069] On the other hand, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the left support arm lower surface 124Lc, which is the lower surface of the left support arm 124L, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SLH" (see Figure 3(c)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the right support arm lower surface 124Rc, which is the lower surface of the right support arm 124R, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SRH" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0070] Next, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the left first step 124Ld protruding downward on the first base 122 side of the left support arm 124L and the left second step 124Le protruding downward on the first left mounting portion 126L side of the left support arm 124L is defined as "SLAW" (see Figure 3(c)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the left side first joint area 142CL with the wall portion 142F on the left side of the bottom 142B and the left side second joint area 142DL with the left rear end portion 142L of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0071] Furthermore, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the right first step 124Rd protruding downward on the first base 122 side of the right support arm 124R and the right second step 124Re protruding downward on the first right mounting portion 126R side of the right support arm 124R is defined as "SRAW" (see Figure 3(d)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the right first joint area 142CR with the wall portion 142F on the right side of the bottom 142B and the right second joint area 142DR with the right rear end portion 142R of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0072] In the tag holder 10, the dimensions of SLH and SRH are set so that the height is equal to or greater than FH. Also, the dimensions of SLAW, SLBW, SRAW, and SRBW are set so that the width is equal to or greater than FW.

[0073] (II) Description of a tag holder attachment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention

[0074] FIG. 8 is an explanatory overall perspective view showing a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet.

[0075] Also, Figs. 9(a) to 9(e) show transition explanatory diagrams showing an example of a procedure for attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet.

[0076] 10(a) and 10(b) are enlarged perspective views of the essential parts showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, FIG. 10(a) is an enlarged perspective view of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow C in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10(b) is an enlarged perspective view of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow D in FIG. 8.

[0077] 11(a) to 11(c) are diagrams showing the configuration of the main parts of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the tag holder is fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 11(a) shows a diagram showing the configuration of the main parts from the front as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), Fig. 11(b) shows a diagram showing the configuration of the main parts from the top as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), and Fig. 11(c) shows a diagram showing the configuration of the main parts from the bottom as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a).

[0078] Also, Fig. 12(a) to Fig. 12(d) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Fig. 11(b). More specifically, Fig. 12(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the HH cross-sectional structure, Fig. 12(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the II cross-sectional structure, Fig. 12(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the JJ cross-sectional structure, and Fig. 12(d) shows an explanatory diagram of the KK cross-sectional structure.

[0079] 13(a) to 13(c) show perspective configuration explanatory diagrams showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 13(a) shows a perspective configuration explanatory diagram when there is one mesh pallet, Fig. 13(b) shows a perspective configuration explanatory diagram when three mesh pallets are stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Fig. 13(c) shows a perspective configuration explanatory diagram when three mesh pallets are stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in directions that are alternately perpendicular to each other.

[0080] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main part of an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a mesh pallet having tag holders fixed thereto is transported by a forklift.

[0081] In the above configuration, a process for attaching the tag holder 10 according to the present invention to the mesh pallet 300 will be described.

[0082] When attaching the tag holder 10 to the mesh pallet 300, for example, it is attached to a frame 302 that is located at the bottom of the mesh pallet 300 and forms a substantially rectangular bottom framework. This attachment member, frame 302, is generally formed of a metal U-shaped plate member (see FIG. 9(a) etc.) with a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens upward, or a square pipe. The tag holder 10 is fixed to one location of this frame 302, for example, a desired location in an area that forms one of the sides of the rectangle in frame 302, for example, approximately the center (see FIG. 8).

[0083] Here, reference numeral 304 denotes vertical and horizontal wires made of metal for forming a plate-like member arranged in a lattice shape and configured in a mesh shape (see FIG. 8). In the following explanation, in order to avoid complicating the explanation and to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the vertical and horizontal wires denoted by reference numeral 304 will be collectively referred to simply as "wires 304."

[0084] More specifically, the first holder 12 is disposed above the frame 302, and the second holder 14 is disposed below the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(a)). Then, the rib upper surface portion 152a of the bottom portion 142B of the second holder 12 is disposed in close contact with the lower surface 302a of the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(b)). Furthermore, the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302 so that the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is disposed in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, and the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are joined to form the tag holder 10 (see FIG. 9(c)).

[0085] Here, if the shortest length in the left-right direction between the left support arm 124L and the right support arm 124R of the first holder 12 is defined as "AL" (see Figure 4(a)), AL is set so that when the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302, as shown in Figure 9(c), the wire 304 and the left support arm 124L and the right support arm 124R do not overlap in the up-down direction.

[0086] Next, the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La or the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(d). Note that Figure 9(d) shows the case where the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La), and the tag 100 is placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(e)).

[0087] Furthermore, when inserting the tag 100 into the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra, if the tag holder 10 is elastically deformed, smooth insertion is possible by utilizing the elastic deformation effect.

[0088] Furthermore, when inserting the tag 100 into the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, the tag can be inserted smoothly by adjusting the internal dimensions of the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0089] After the tag 100 has been placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra as described above, the left bolt 200L is inserted from above through the first left mounting hole 126La and the second left mounting hole 144La and the left nut 202L is screwed into the left bolt 200L to fasten the left support arm 124L to the left rear end portion 142L, and the right bolt 200R is inserted from above through the first right mounting hole 126Ra and the second right mounting hole 144Ra and the right nut 202R is screwed into the right bolt 200R to fasten the right support arm 124R to the right rear end portion 142R (see FIG. 9(e)).

[0090] In this way, by using the left side bolt 200L and left side nut 202L and the right side bolt 200R and right side nut 202R as fasteners to clamp the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10, a moment A is generated in the left side tag insertion hole 128La and the right side tag insertion hole 128Ra located at the front end of the tag holder 10, which urges them upward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum, while a moment B is generated in the central tag insertion hole 146C located at the front end of the tag holder 10, which urges them downward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum (see Figures 10(a) and (b)). As a result, the tags 100 placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra are sandwiched between the left tag insertion hole 128La, the right tag insertion hole 128Ra and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and are prevented from jumping out of the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca or the right tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0091] In other words, when the left-side nut 202L is screwed onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is screwed onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are clamped and fastened by the rear end of the tag holder 10, and as a reaction force to the tightening force, forces (moments A and B) act in directions that pull the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca away from each other, with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as the center of rotation, and the tag holder 10 is fixed so as to hold the tag 100 in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0092] In other words, by tightening the left side bolt 200L and the left side nut 202L and tightening the right side bolt 200R and the right side nut 202R, a repulsive force acts in opposing directions between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 and the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14, and the tag 100 is completely fixed in the left side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0093] If the left bolt 200L, the left nut 202L, the right bolt 200R and the right nut 202R are made of stainless steel, for example, the occurrence of rust due to long-term use can be prevented.

[0094] In addition, in order to prevent the left-side nut 202L and the right-side nut 202R from loosening, adhesive may be applied to the left-side nut 202L or the left-side nut 202L, or adhesive may be applied to the right-side nut 202R or the right-side nut 202R, so that the adhesive strength can be adjusted in stages from simple adhesion that can be removed with a weak force to complete adhesion that cannot be removed unless destroyed.

[0095] Generally, mesh pallet 300 allows a plate member configured in a mesh (net) shape to be folded onto frame 302 as shown in Fig. 13(a), and when the plate member is folded onto frame 302, a gap is formed between frame 302 and the folded plate member. Since tag holder 10 is positioned in that gap, tag holder 10 does not become an obstacle when folding the plate member.

[0096] Furthermore, the mesh pallets 300 with their plate-like members folded can be stacked as shown in Figures 13(b) and (c); however, gaps are formed between the stacked mesh pallets 300 and the tag holders 10 are positioned in those gaps, so that the tag holders 10 do not become an obstacle when stacking the mesh pallets 300.

[0097] Furthermore, mesh pallets 300 are generally transported using a forklift, and when a mesh pallet 300 having a tag holder 10 attached thereto is transported using a forklift, the tag holder 10 is positioned between a pair of forklift claws 400 as shown in Figure 14 (in Figure 14, only one of the forklift claws is shown to improve visibility of the figure), so the tag holder 10 does not become an obstacle when using the forklift.

[0098] (III) Effects of the tag holder and the tag holder mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention

[0099] As described above, the tag holder 10 and the mounting mechanism for the tag holder 10 enable the tag holder 10 to be easily attached and detached to frames such as pallets used for transporting items, such as mesh pallets.

[0100] Furthermore, since the tag holder 10 can be attached to the outer periphery of the frame of an existing mesh pallet, it can be easily attached to all mesh pallets regardless of the manufacturer.

[0101] Furthermore, when an RFID tag, for example, is used as tag 100, the distance from the frame of the mesh pallet to the IC chip built into the RFID tag can be a certain amount (for example, approximately 10 mm or more), so that a so-called non-metallic compatible chip can be used, thereby reducing the cost of the RFID tag.

[0102] In addition, when an RFID tag is used as the tag 100, for example, a reading device (reader) may be fixedly installed in a pre-set reading area and the mesh pallet with the tag holder 10 attached thereto may be passed through the reading area to read the information on the IC chip, or a handy reading device (reader) may be used to read the information on the IC chip individually for each mesh pallet with a tag holder 10 attached thereto.

[0103] (IV) Description of other embodiments and modifications

[0104] The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be embodied in various other forms. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0105] For example, the above-described embodiment may be modified as shown in the following (IV-1) to (IV-6).

[0106] (IV-1) In the above embodiment, the left-side nut 202L is screwed onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is screwed onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, thereby clamping and fixing the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10, but the method of fastening the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Fig. 15, a cable tie 500 may be used as a fastener instead of the left-side bolt 200L and the left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and the right-side nut 202R.

[0107] Here, the cable tie 500 is made of a metal such as steel, stainless steel, or an aluminum alloy, or of a resin, and is composed of a belt-shaped band portion 502 and a tubular buckle portion 504 attached to one longitudinal end of the band portion 502. A locking protrusion (not shown) is arranged within the buckle portion 504. This locking protrusion fits into a protrusion formed in an approximately sawtooth shape on the wide surface of the band portion 12 inserted into the buckle portion 504, and allows the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 to be inserted into the buckle portion 504 to form a loop, but prevents the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 from being pulled out directly from the buckle portion 504.

[0108] It should be noted that the configuration of the binding band 500 described above is merely one example, and binding bands of different configurations may be used.

[0109] Furthermore, although not shown, a fastener such as a string, rope, or wire may be used in place of the cable tie 500.

[0110] By using fasteners such as the cable tie 500, string, rope or wire instead of the left side bolt 200L and left side nut 202L and the right side bolt 200R and right side nut 202R as fasteners, the manufacturing cost of the tag holder 10 can be reduced.

[0111] (IV-2) In the above embodiment, the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are fixed by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 using left side bolt 200L and left side nut 202L and right side bolt 200R and right side nut 202R as fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder. However, it is of course not limited to this, and the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 may be fastened by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder 14.

[0112] Figures 16(a), (b), and (c) show explanatory perspective views of the configuration of a tag holder according to another example of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are fastened by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. More specifically, Figure 16(a) shows an explanatory overall perspective view of the tag holder according to another example of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of the LL cross section, and Figure 16(c) shows an explanatory enlarged perspective view of the M region.

[0113] In Figures 16(a), (b), and (c), components that are the same as or equivalent to the components of the tag holder 10 described with reference to Figures 1 to 15 are indicated using the same symbols as those used in Figures 1 to 15, and detailed descriptions of these components will be omitted as appropriate.

[0114] Comparing the tag holder 110 shown in Figures 16(a), (b), and (c) with the tag holder 10, the only difference between them is the configuration at the rear end portion, and there are no other differences in the configuration.

[0115] Specifically, in the tag holder 110, the first left side mounting portion 126L does not have a first left side mounting hole 126La drilled therein, and a left side band portion 112L is integrally formed extending downward in the up-down direction from the first left side mounting portion underside 126Lb of the first left side mounting portion 126L toward the second left side mounting portion 144L.

[0116] On the other hand, the second left side mounting portion 144L of the tag holder 110 is formed with a left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, which penetrates in the vertical direction and through which the left side band portion 112L can be inserted, instead of the second left side mounting hole 144La.

[0117] Similarly, in the tag holder 110, the first right side mounting portion 126R does not have a first right side mounting hole 126Ra drilled therein, and a right side band portion 112R is integrally formed extending downward in the up-down direction from the first right side mounting portion underside 126Rb of the first right side mounting portion 126R toward the second right side mounting portion 144R.

[0118] On the other hand, the second right side mounting portion 144R of the tag holder 110 is formed with a right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, which penetrates in the vertical direction and through which the right side band portion 112R can be inserted, instead of the second right side mounting hole 144Ra.

[0119] Furthermore, a left side protrusion 112La formed in an approximately sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the left side band portion 112L, and similarly, a right side protrusion 112Ra formed in an approximately sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the right side band portion 112R.

[0120] In addition, a left side locking protrusion (not shown) for locking the left side protrusion 112La is arranged in the left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, and similarly, a right side locking protrusion 144Rc for locking the right side protrusion 112Ra is arranged in the right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb.

[0121] Although the left locking protrusion is not shown in the drawing, it has the same configuration as the right locking protrusion 144Rc.

[0122] Here, the left side locking protrusion engages with the left side protrusion 112La formed on the left side band part 112L inserted into the left side band part mounting hole 144Lb, allowing the left side band part 112L to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., allowing the left side band part 112L to be pushed (moved) into the left side band part mounting hole 144Lb, but preventing the left side band part 112L from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., preventing the left side band part 112L from being pulled out from the left side band part mounting hole 144Lb.

[0123] Similarly, the right side locking protrusion 144Rc engages with the right side protrusion 112Ra formed on the right side band part 112R inserted into the right side band part mounting hole 144Rb, and allows the right side band part 112R to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., the right side band part 112R to be pushed (moved) into the right side band part mounting hole 144Rb, but prevents the right side band part 112R from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., the right side band part 112R from being pulled out of the right side band part mounting hole 144Rb.

[0124] By configuring tag holder 110 as described above, instead of using left side bolt 200L and left side nut 202L and right side bolt 200R and right side nut 202R, which are separate fasteners from tag holder 10, the manufacturing cost of tag holder 110 can be reduced.

[0125] (IV-3) The number of engaging protrusions (left engaging protrusion 128L, right engaging protrusion 128R, central engaging protrusion 146C) shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, and a total of three or more engaging protrusions may be provided. In other words, if the engaging protrusions arranged on the second holder 14 are configured to be sandwiched between the engaging protrusions arranged on the first holder 12, the number of engaging protrusions can be selected appropriately according to the design.

[0126] (IV-4) In the above-described embodiment, the head shape of the left-side bolt 200L and the right-side bolt 200R may be a shape that allows them to be tightened using a hexagonal wrench in addition to the shape having the cross-shaped groove as shown in FIG. 9(e), etc.

[0127] Furthermore, the left nut 202L and the right nut 202R are not limited to the hexagonal nuts shown in FIG. 9(e) and the like, and wing nuts or the like may be used.

[0128] (IV-5) In the above embodiment, an RFID tag was given as an example of the tag 100 held by the tag holder 10, but it is of course not limited to this, and the tag holder 10 of the present invention can be applied to tags other than RFID tags as long as they have a plate-like shape.

[0129] (IV-6) The above-described embodiment and the various other embodiments and modifications shown in (IV-1) to (IV-5) above may of course be combined as appropriate. [Industrial Applicability]

[0130] The present invention can be used when attaching tags to pallets such as mesh pallets that are used for transporting articles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0131] 10 Tag Holder 12 First Holder 14 Second Holder 100 Tags 110 Tag Holder 112L Left side band part (first band part) 112La Left side protrusion (1st protrusion) 112R Right side band part (second band part) 112Ra Right side protrusion (second protrusion) 122 1st base 122L Left end (one end) 122R Right side end (other end) 124L Left side support arm (1st support arm) 124La Left rear end 124R Right side support arm (second support arm) 124Ra Right side rear end 126L 1st left side mounting part (1st mounting part) 126La 1st left side mounting hole 126Lb 1st left side mounting bottom surface 126R 1st right side mounting part (2nd mounting part) 126Ra 1st right side mounting hole 126Rb 1st right side mounting bottom surface 128L Left side engagement protrusion (first engagement protrusion) 128La Left side tag insertion hole (first tag insertion hole) 128R Right side engagement protrusion (second engagement protrusion) 128Ra Right side tag insertion hole (second tag insertion hole) 130 Cutout area 142 Second base 142B Bottom 142F wall 142L Left rear end 144L 2nd left side attachment part (3rd attachment part) 144La Second left side mounting hole 144Lb Left side band mounting hole (first band mounting hole) 142R Right rear end 144R 2nd right side attachment part (4th attachment part) 144Ra 2nd right side mounting hole 144Rb Right side band mounting hole (second band mounting hole) 144Rc Right side locking protrusion (second locking protrusion) 146C Central engagement protrusion (third engagement protrusion) 146Ca Central tag insertion hole (third tag insertion hole) 148 Cutout area 150 Cutout area 152 Ribs 200L Left side bolt (fastener) 200R Right side bolt (fastener) 202L Left side nut (fastener) 202R Right side nut (fastener) 300 mesh pallet 302 Frame (mounting member) 304 Wire (Vertical wire, Horizontal wire) 400 forklift claw 500 Cable ties (fasteners) 502 Band 504 Buckle part

Claims

1. In a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, A first holder having a generally U-shaped overall shape; a second holder that is disposed opposite to the first holder, opens toward the first holder, and is a groove-shaped body having a substantially U-shaped cross section; having The first holder is A plate-shaped first base portion; a first support arm portion disposed so as to extend from one end of the first base portion; a first attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the first support arm portion opposite to the one end portion; a second support arm portion disposed so as to extend from the other end of the first base portion; a second attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the second support arm portion opposite to the other end portion; A first engaging protrusion formed on the first base portion; A first tag insertion hole formed in the first engagement protrusion; a second engaging protrusion formed on the first base at a predetermined interval from the first engaging protrusion; a second tag insertion hole formed in the second engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole; having The second holder is A second base portion which is a groove-shaped body having a generally gutter-shaped cross section with a generally U-shaped cross section; a third engagement protrusion formed at one end of the second base portion on a side facing the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion, and capable of being disposed between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion; a third tag insertion hole formed in the third engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole; a third mounting portion disposed opposite the first mounting portion at the other end of the second base; a fourth mounting portion disposed opposite the second mounting portion on the other end side of the second base portion; having The first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together. A tag holder characterized by:

2. The tag holder according to claim 1, The first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together by a fastener, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together by a fastener. A tag holder characterized by:

3. The tag holder according to claim 2, The fastener is a bolt and nut or a cable tie. A tag holder characterized by:

4. The tag holder according to claim 1, The first mounting portion has a first band portion extending toward the third mounting portion, The third attachment portion has a first band portion attachment hole through which the first band portion can be inserted and engaged, The second mounting portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth mounting portion, The fourth attachment portion has a second band attachment hole through which the second band portion can be inserted and engaged. A tag holder characterized by:

5. The tag holder according to claim 4, The first band portion includes a first protrusion portion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, The second band portion includes a second protrusion portion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, the first band portion mounting hole includes a first locking protrusion that locks the first protrusion, the second band portion mounting hole includes a second locking protrusion that locks the second protrusion, the first locking protrusion engages with the first protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion mounting hole, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out of the first band portion mounting hole; The second locking protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out of the second band portion mounting hole. A tag holder characterized by:

6. The tag holder according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, The first holder and the second holder are made of synthetic resin. A tag holder characterized by:

7. A tag holder mounting mechanism using the tag holder according to claim 1, The third engagement protrusion of the second holder is disposed between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion of the first holder; a tag is inserted by communicating the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole, and the third tag insertion hole; The first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened to each other with the workpiece sandwiched therebetween, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened to each other with the workpiece sandwiched therebetween. A tag holder attachment mechanism.

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