Gap cover

Abstract

A gap-closing packing is known in which the retaining portion is a substantially semicircular convex ridge extending along the longitudinal direction of the leg, and the retaining portion provided on one side of the leg and the retaining portion provided on the other side of the leg are alternately arranged with a staggered position in the direction of extension of the leg. However, the inventors have noticed that conventional gap-closing packings and other gap covers are not always easy to use. More specifically, the inventors believe it is desirable that the tape does not easily deform into a wavy shape when rolled up when not in use, and that the flatness of the cover when in use is also guaranteed. [Solution] The gap cover 1 comprises a covering piece 10 for covering the gap G, and a leg piece 20 erected at a predetermined angle θ on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10, wherein the leg piece 20 is bendable so as to abut against the covering piece 10.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a gap cover such as a packing for closing a gap.

Background Art

[0002] A long packing for closing a gap having a substantially T-shaped cross section that closes a gap formed between a wall surface and a structure installed in the vicinity thereof, the packing having a head portion disposed so as to straddle between the wall surface and the upper surface of the structure, a leg portion extending downward from the lower surface of the head portion and inserted into the gap, and a retaining portion provided on the side surface of the leg portion and abutting against the surface forming the gap, the retaining portion being a convex strip having a substantially semicircular cross section extending along the longitudinal direction of the leg portion, and the retaining portion provided on one side surface of the leg portion and the retaining portion provided on the other side surface of the leg portion being alternately arranged with a shift in the extending direction of the leg portion, is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the inventor has noticed that the usability of conventional gap covers such as packings for closing gaps is not always good. <​​​​​​​​[Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first aspect of the present invention includes a covering piece for covering a gap, A leg portion erected on the lower surface of the covering portion at a predetermined angle, It is equipped with, The gap cover is characterized in that the leg portion is bendable so as to abut against the covering portion.

[0008] The second aspect of the present invention is that the upper end of the leg portion is integrated with a part of the lower surface of the covering portion, The first gap cover of the present invention is characterized in that at least the upper end of the leg portion is elastic so as to be bendable.

[0009] The third aspect of the present invention is a gap cover of the second aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the upper end of the leg portion is integrated with the lower surface portion of the covering portion, and the portion of the lower surface of the covering portion is also elastic.

[0010] The fourth aspect of the present invention is that the edge of the covering portion is curved toward the leg portion, The third gap cover of the present invention is characterized in that the substantially cylindrical lower end of the leg portion can be fitted with the edge of the curved cover portion so as to suppress the movement of the bent leg portion elastically away from the cover portion so as to abut the cover portion.

[0011] The fifth aspect of the present invention is that a concave or convex structure is provided on the lower surface of the covering piece, A convex or concave structure is provided on a part of the leg portion so as to correspond to the concave or convex structure provided on the lower surface of the covering portion. The fourth gap cover of the present invention is characterized in that the convex or concave structure provided on a part of the leg portion is capable of engaging with the concave or convex structure provided on the lower surface of the cover portion, so as to suppress the movement of the bent leg portion, which is in contact with the cover portion, elastically separating from the cover portion.

[0012] The sixth aspect of the present invention is the gap cover according to the fifth aspect, characterized in that even when the leg piece portion is bent so as to contact the covering piece portion, the upper end of the leg piece portion does not closely contact the vicinity of the part of the lower surface of the covering piece portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve usability.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] [Figure 1] Schematic front view (Part 1) of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention [Figure 2] Schematic perspective view of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention [Figure 3] Schematic cross-sectional view of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention [Figure 4] Schematic left side view of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention [Figure 5] (a) Schematic front view (Part 2) of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, (b) Schematic front view (Part 3) of the gap cover according to an embodiment of the present invention

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail while referring to the drawings.

[0016] The same applies hereinafter, but some components may not be shown in the drawings, or may be shown perspectively or omitted.

[0017] The gap cover 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described while referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5(a) and 5(b).

[0018] Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view (part one) of the gap cover 1 of the embodiment in the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the gap cover 1 of the embodiment in the present invention, FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the gap cover 1 of the embodiment in the present invention, FIG. 4 is a schematic left side view of the gap cover 1 of the embodiment in the present invention, and FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) are schematic front views (part two and three) of the gap cover 1 of the embodiment in the present invention.

[0019] Considering use in an environment where there are chemicals such as detergents, etc., it is preferable that the gap cover 1 is made of a resin having so-called chemical resistance, etc.

[0020] The covering piece part 10 is a part for covering the gap G.

[0021] The gap G is, for example, the gap between the installation wall surface of the washbasin and the washbasin main body, or the gap between the waterproof pan of the washing machine and the washing machine main body, and the covering piece part 10 can suppress the intrusion of water or dust, etc. into the gap G by covering the gap G.

[0022] The leg piece part 20 is a part erected on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece part 10 at a predetermined angle θ.

[0023] By inserting the leg piece part 20 into the gap G, not only can the gap cover 1 be easily attached, but also by pulling out the leg piece part 20 from the gap G, the gap cover 1 can be easily removed, so the usability of the gap cover 1 when in use is good.

[0024] The leg piece part 20 is bendable so as to abut against the covering piece part 10.

[0025] The gap cover 1 is suitable for sale in a rod shape with a relatively small length D, and is also suitable for sale in a tape shape with a considerably large length D. When sold in rod shape, cutting with scissors or similar tools is unnecessary. When sold in tape shape, cutting to the desired length is assumed, but waste is often minimized. In any case, the leg portion 20 can be bent compactly, making it less prone to tape wavy deformation when rolled up when not in use, and ensuring the cover remains straight and flat when in use, allowing a wide range of users to enjoy its ease of use.

[0026] The upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 is integrated with a part of the lower surface 11 of the cover portion 10.

[0027] In order to integrate the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 with a part of the lower surface 11 of the covering portion 10, manufacturing by integral molding of the leg portion 20 with the covering portion 10 is often preferable.

[0028] At least the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 is elastic so as to be bendable.

[0029] Since at least the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 is elastic, the leg portion 20 can be reliably bent, so even when it is folded and stored for sale, tape wavy deformation due to rolling up hardly occurs.

[0030] A portion of the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10, to which the upper end 21 of the leg piece 20 is integrated, also possesses elasticity.

[0031] Since the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 is integrated with a part of the lower surface 11 of the covering portion 10, and the leg portion 20 is also elastic, the leg portion 20 can be bent more reliably.

[0032] The edge 12 of the covering piece 10 is curved toward the leg piece 20.

[0033] Because the edge 12 of the covering piece 10 is curved toward the leg piece 20, the covering piece 10 covers the gap G from above like a rounded dome, so when the gap cover 1 is used, it is difficult for water or dust to enter the gap G.

[0034] The lower end 22 of the leg portion 20, which is approximately cylindrical, can be fitted with the edge 12 of the curved cover portion 10 so as to suppress the elastic movement of the leg portion 20, which is bent to abut against the cover portion 10, away from the cover portion 10.

[0035] Since the lower end 22 of the bent leg portion 20, which is roughly cylindrical, is covered from the outside by the edge 12 of the covering portion 10, when the gap cover 1 is not used, the leg portion 20 abuts against the covering portion 10 and adheres firmly to it without shifting, making it easy to roll up the tape in a straight line without the leg portion 20 protruding.

[0036] A concave structure 13 is provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10. A convex structure 23 is provided on a part of the leg piece 20 so as to correspond to the concave structure 13 provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10. The convex structure 23 provided on a part of the leg piece 20 can be fitted into the concave structure 13 provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10 so as to suppress the elastic movement of the leg piece 20, which is bent to contact the covering piece 10, away from the covering piece 10.

[0037] Furthermore, a convex structure may be provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10 instead of the concave structure 13, and a concave structure may be provided on a part of the leg piece 20 so as to correspond to the convex structure provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10 instead of the concave structure 13, and the concave structure provided on a part of the leg piece 20 instead of the convex structure 23 may be able to fit into the convex structure provided on the lower surface 11 of the covering piece 10 instead of the concave structure 13, so as to suppress the movement of the leg piece 20, which is bent to contact the covering piece 10, away from the covering piece 10 elastically.

[0038] With this interlocking structure, when the gap cover 1 is not in use, the leg portion 20 that abuts against the covering portion 10 remains almost completely still and adheres firmly to the covering portion 10 without any misalignment, thus ensuring that the tape is rolled up in a straight line.

[0039] Even when the leg portion 20 is bent so as to abut against the covering portion 10, the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 does not come into close contact with a part of the lower surface 11 of the covering portion 10.

[0040] Even when the tape is folded and stored in the direction indicated by arrow A, the roughly cylindrical space S formed near the upper end 21 of the leg portion 20 is maintained, and tape wavy deformation associated with rolling is suppressed. [Industrial applicability]

[0041] The gap cover in this invention can improve usability and is useful for applications such as gap sealing gaskets. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0042] 1 Gap cover 10 Covering piece 11 Bottom side 12 Edge 13 Concave structure 20 Leg piece 21 Top 22 Bottom end 23 Convex structure A Arrow D Longitudinal direction G Gap S space θ angle

Claims

1. A covering piece to cover the gap, A leg portion erected on the lower surface of the covering portion at a predetermined angle, It is equipped with, The gap cover is characterized in that the leg portion is bendable so as to abut against the covering portion.

2. The upper end of the leg portion is integrated with a part of the lower surface of the covering portion. The gap cover according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the upper end of the leg portion is elastic so as to be bendable.

3. The gap cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the part of the lower surface of the covering piece to which the upper end of the leg piece is integrated is also elastic.

4. The edge of the covering portion is curved toward the leg portion. The gap cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the substantially cylindrical lower end of the leg portion can be fitted with the edge of the curved cover portion so as to suppress the elastic movement of the bent leg portion away from the cover portion so as to abut the cover portion.

5. A concave or convex structure is provided on the lower surface of the covering piece. A convex or concave structure is provided on a part of the leg portion so as to correspond to the concave or convex structure provided on the lower surface of the covering portion. The gap cover according to claim 4, characterized in that the convex or concave structure provided on a part of the leg portion can be fitted with the concave or convex structure provided on the lower surface of the cover portion, so as to suppress the movement of the bent leg portion, which abuts against the cover portion, away from the cover portion elastically.

6. The gap cover according to claim 5, characterized in that even when the leg portion is bent so as to abut against the covering portion, the upper end of the leg portion does not come into close contact with the vicinity of the part of the lower surface of the covering portion.

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