Identification ring

Abstract

This invention provides an identification ring that can be identified without the need to have multiple types of ring bodies by attaching an identification element to the ring body. [Solution] The device comprises an annular ring body 3 having multiple mounting holes 4 and fitted onto the glass 2, and an identification element 5 that is detachably attached to the mounting holes 4 and provides identification markings for the glass 2.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an identification ring for identifying personal items.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various types of such identification rings have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an identification ring for enabling one to distinguish one's own umbrella from others'. <9>

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, since this identification ring is configured to have colors as identification information, it is necessary to have a plurality of identification rings with different colors, that is, identification rings of a plurality of types of colors.

[0006] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an identification ring that can be identified without the need to provide a plurality of types of ring bodies by adopting a configuration in which an identification body is attached to the ring body.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the identification ring according to the present invention includes an annular ring body having at least one mounting hole and being externally fitted and attached to an object to be identified, and an identification body that is detachably attached to the mounting hole and performs identification display of the object to be identified.

Effects of the Invention

[0008] According to the identification ring of the present invention, by attaching an identification element to the ring body, identification can be achieved without the need to have multiple types of ring bodies. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention, including not only essential components of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] A perspective view showing an identification ring according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] A perspective view showing the identification ring in its attached state. [Figure 3] An exploded perspective view showing the identification ring. [Figure 4] A perspective view showing the identifier of the identification ring. [Figure 5] A perspective view showing the identifier of the same identification ring from a different direction. [Figure 6] A side view showing the identifier of the identification ring. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view showing the identifier of the identification ring. [Figure 8] A cross-sectional view showing the ring body of the identification ring. [Figure 9] Cross-sectional view showing the identification ring. [Figure 10] A perspective view showing an identification ring according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] A perspective view showing the identification ring in its attached state. [Figure 12] An exploded perspective view showing the identification ring in its attached state. [Figure 13] An exploded perspective view showing the identification ring. [Figure 14] Cross-sectional view showing the identification ring. [Figure 15] A cross-sectional view showing the ring body of the identification ring. [Figure 16] A perspective view showing other uses of the identification ring. [Figure 17]Perspective view showing a modification example of the identifier in the identification ring according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0010] <First Embodiment> Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates an identification ring according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 2, this identification ring 1 is adapted to be externally fitted and mounted on, for example, a glass (object to be identified) 2.

[0013] As also shown in FIG. 3, this identification ring 1 includes an annular ring body 3 that fits externally onto the glass 2.

[0014] A plurality of mounting holes 4 are formed in the ring body 3 at intervals in the circumferential direction, and an identifier 5 for performing identification display of the glass 2 is detachably mounted in the mounting holes 4.

[0015] As also shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the identifier 5 includes a fitting portion 6 that fits into the mounting hole 4, an inner large-diameter portion 7 that is connected to the fitting portion 6 and is located on the inner circumferential side of the ring body 3 and has a larger diameter than the fitting portion 6, and an outer large-diameter portion 8 that is connected to the fitting portion 6 and is located on the outer circumferential side of the ring body 3 and has a larger diameter than the fitting portion 6. The outer large-diameter portion 8 is formed with a larger diameter than the inner large-diameter portion 7. Further, the fitting portion 6, the inner large-diameter portion 7, and the outer large-diameter portion 8 are configured, for example, to have a circular cross-section.

[0016] As also shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the mounting hole 4 includes a fitting hole portion 9 into which the fitting portion 6 of the identifier 5 fits, an inner hole portion 10 into which the inner large-diameter portion 7 fits, and a tapered hole portion 11 formed by connecting to the outside of the fitting hole portion 9. The fitting hole portion 9, the inner hole portion 10, and the tapered hole portion 11 are configured, for example, to have a circular cross-section.

[0017] Furthermore, it is preferable that the inner large diameter portion 7 and the inner hole portion 10 be configured such that the inner circumference of the ring body 3 and the inner circumference of the inner large diameter portion 7 are flush.

[0018] Furthermore, the outer large-diameter portion 8 is formed to be larger in diameter than the tapered hole portion 11 and protrudes from the outer circumferential surface of the ring body 3.

[0019] An identification mark 13, such as an alphabet letter, is formed on the protruding head portion 12 of this outer large diameter portion 8.

[0020] The ring body 3 and the identification element 5, configured in this way, are made of an elastic material such as silicone resin.

[0021] With the above configuration, the identification body 5, which has the identification mark 13 formed on it, is fitted into the mounting hole 4 of the ring body 3 while being elastically deformed, and the ring body 3 is attached to the glass 2, thereby enabling identification of the glass 2 without the need to have multiple types of ring bodies 3.

[0022] In other words, it is sufficient to prepare multiple ring bodies 3 with the same configuration and multiple identification elements 5 with different configurations that are fitted onto these ring bodies 3.

[0023] Therefore, by attaching the identification element 5 to the ring body 3, it is possible to distinguish between multiple types of ring bodies 3 without needing to provide multiple types of ring bodies 3.

[0024] It is not necessary to provide an identification mark 13 on the head 12 of the identification body 5; identification can be done by the number of identification bodies 5 of the same configuration fitted into the ring body 3.

[0025] <Second Embodiment> In Figure 10, reference numeral 21 indicates an identification ring according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the identification ring 21 is used by being attached to the handle 23 of a Sierra cup (object to be identified) 24, which has a metal cup 22 and a handle 23 fixed to the cup 22.

[0027] As shown in Figures 13 to 15, this identification ring 21 includes a ring body 25 formed in an oval ring shape.

[0028] It goes without saying that, as shown in Figure 16, it may also be used by attaching it to the handle 27 of a Sierra cup (object to be identified) 28, which is equipped with a wooden cup 26 and a metal handle 27 that can be attached to the cup 26.

[0029] Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments described above, both the ring body 3, 25 and the identifier 5 were made of an elastic material such as silicone resin. However, as long as the identifier 5 can be fitted into the mounting holes 4 of the ring body 3, 25, either the ring body 3, 25 or the identifier 5 may be made of an elastic material such as silicone resin.

[0030] Furthermore, in the first and second embodiments described above, the outer large-diameter portion 8 of the identification body 5 was configured with a circular cross-section. However, as shown in Figure 17, it may be configured with a hexagonal cross-section, for example, and of course, the cross-section may also be triangular, quadrilateral, pentagonal, elliptical, etc.

[0031] Furthermore, the identification mark 13 is not limited to letters such as the alphabet; it may also be a shape, picture, or color.

[0032] Furthermore, in Figures 10 to 17, components identical to those in Figures 1 to 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0033] The disclosure relating to the present invention described above can be summarized to at least the following:

[0034] In other words, the identification ring according to the present invention is characterized by comprising an annular ring body having at least one mounting hole and fitted onto the object to be identified, and an identification element that is detachably attached to the mounting hole and displays an identification mark on the object to be identified.

[0035] The present invention described above may include at least the following embodiments. These embodiments may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0036] (1) The identification body preferably has a configuration comprising a fitting portion that fits into the mounting hole, an inner large-diameter portion connected to the fitting portion and located on the inner circumference side of the ring body and having a larger diameter than the fitting portion, and an outer large-diameter portion connected to the fitting portion and located on the outer circumference side of the ring body and having a larger diameter than the fitting portion.

[0037] (2) The outer large-diameter portion is preferably formed to have a larger diameter than the inner large-diameter portion.

[0038] (3) The mounting hole is preferably configured to include a fitting hole into which the fitting portion fits, an inner hole into which the inner large diameter portion fits, and a tapered hole formed adjacent to the outside of the fitting hole.

[0039] (4) It is preferable that the inner large diameter portion and the inner hole portion be configured such that the inner circumference of the ring body and the inner circumference of the inner large diameter portion are flush with each other.

[0040] (5) The outer large-diameter portion is preferably formed to be larger in diameter than the tapered hole portion.

[0041] (6) The ring body is preferably formed in an annular shape.

[0042] (7) The ring body may be formed in the shape of an oval ring.

[0043] (8) Preferably, at least one of the ring body and the identification element is made of an elastic material.

[0044] (9) Preferably, at least one of the ring body and the identification element is made of silicone resin. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0045] 1. Identification ring 4 mounting holes 2. Object to be identified (glass) 3. Ring body 5 Identifiers 6. Fitting part 7. Inner large diameter section 8 Outer large diameter section 9. Fitting hole 10 Inner hole 11 Tapered hole 24. Object to be identified (Sierra cup) 25 Ring body 28. Object to be identified (Sierra cup)

Claims

1. An annular ring body having at least one mounting hole, which is fitted onto the object to be identified, An identifier that is detachably attached to the mounting hole and performs identification marking of the object to be identified, An identification ring characterized by having the following features.

2. The identification ring according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification body comprises a fitting portion that fits into the mounting hole, an inner large-diameter portion connected to the fitting portion and located on the inner circumference side of the ring body and having a larger diameter than the fitting portion, and an outer large-diameter portion connected to the fitting portion and located on the outer circumference side of the ring body and having a larger diameter than the fitting portion.

3. The identification ring according to claim 2, characterized in that the outer large-diameter portion is formed to be larger in diameter than the inner large-diameter portion.

4. The identification ring according to claim 2, characterized in that the mounting hole comprises a fitting hole portion into which the fitting portion is fitted, an inner hole portion into which the inner large diameter portion is fitted, and a tapered hole portion formed adjacent to the outside of the fitting hole portion.

5. The identification ring according to claim 4, characterized in that the inner large diameter portion and the inner hole portion are configured such that the inner circumference of the ring body and the inner circumference of the inner large diameter portion are flush.

6. The identification ring according to claim 4, characterized in that the outer large-diameter portion is formed to be larger in diameter than the tapered hole portion.

7. The identification ring according to claim 1, characterized in that the ring body is formed in an annular shape.

8. The identification ring according to claim 1, characterized in that the ring body is formed in an oval ring shape.

9. The identification ring according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the ring body and the identification element is made of an elastic material.

10. The identification ring according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the ring body and the identification element is made of silicone resin.

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