Support bracket for clear files

Abstract

During choir practice and other similar activities, sheet music is often placed in clear plastic folders, which are held in one hand. However, users of these folders simply rest the open folder on the palm or fingers of one hand. There is nothing physically connecting the folder to the palm or fingers, making it easy to lose balance and drop the folder. [Solution] A tubular elastic body is attached to a support bracket that is attached to the outside of the spine of a clear file. This elastic body allows a person's middle finger or the like to be inserted into the support bracket and is rotatable around the connection point with the support bracket. One end of the support bracket is bent into a hook shape on the inside of the clear file, and the other end has a mechanism that allows the length of the support bracket to be adjusted to match the length of the spine of the clear file. The spine of the clear file is sandwiched between the top and bottom of the support bracket, connecting the person's hand to the clear file.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support fitting for a clear file.

Background Art

[0002] A clear file (hereinafter referred to as "file") can easily insert and remove various documents and can be used repeatedly, so it has high utility value. In chorus practice, it is often used to hold a file with sheet music inserted, and it is easy and convenient to replace the sheet music.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, although a file that can easily hold sheet music and the like has high utility value, the cover of the file is often made of plastic. When opening the file and holding it with one hand, one has to spread the palm and fingers firmly so that the file does not slip out of the hand, and hold the file while maintaining balance so that it does not fall. If one holds the file for a long time, the arm and hand will get tired, and it will be easier to lose balance, increasing the risk of the file falling. One must always be extremely careful when holding a file that is likely to fall with one hand.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In the present invention, the human hand the fingerA support bracket is attached to the outside of the spine of a book, using a bolt-shaped and nut-shaped fitting on the opposite side of the spine, allowing the insertable, tubular elastic body to be fitted to the user's finger size, etc., with a straight slit along the length of the spine. Department Connect it to the spine. Support bracket along the spine. Department One end is bent into a hook shape on the inside of the spine, and the other end has a support bracket. Insert a clear file into the department. To adjust the length Slide An adjustment part is provided. The tip is bent into a hook shape and Hook-shaped adjustment part adjustment fitting The file is held in place by the two ends and supported by a bracket. Department It is connected to a tubular elastic body, and the fingers inserted into it connect to a human hand. The tubular elastic body is supported by a bolt-shaped metal fitting. Department to Along the spine The structure supports the file by allowing it to be rotatably mounted and allowing the angle between the finger inserted into the tubular elastic body and the entire palm to be freely changed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] Up until now, during choir practice, I've simply been balancing the open file on my palm and fingers, so if I lose my balance, the file will fall immediately. Turning pages also makes it easy to lose balance, requiring extreme caution. Because there's always a risk of dropping the file, it's very possible that I won't be able to concentrate on singing. In contrast, using this invention, the finger inserted into the tubular elastic body is physically connected to the file, significantly reducing the risk of dropping it. Furthermore, a major feature is that the tubular elastic body into which the finger is inserted is rotatable, allowing the user to change the angle of the hand and fingers supporting the file for a more comfortable grip. Conventionally, users support the file with one hand, and those worried about dropping it try to prevent it by gripping the edge of the file with the other hand as well. However, this ties up both hands, and when turning pages, the user is again supporting the file with only one hand, increasing the risk of dropping it. Using this support bracket eliminates the risk of dropping the file, freeing up the other hand that isn't holding the file. This allows a conductor to conduct, or a singer to incorporate acting or movements. Even outside of choral music, it's possible to use one hand to perform other tasks while looking at the file. Furthermore, because this invention allows for easy attachment and detachment from files, removing the support bracket makes it very convenient to carry around, and there is absolutely no need to distinguish it from regular files when storing them. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This diagram shows the present invention attached to a file, with the middle finger of the left hand inserted into the tubular elastic body to support the file, viewed from the back (bottom) of the file. [Figure 2] This is an overall view of the support bracket of the present invention, as seen from the side. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged diagram illustrating the length adjustment portion of the support bracket of the present invention. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates how the present invention allows a bolt-shaped metal fitting to rotate along the spine surface. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] This invention is a method for supporting files during choral practice, but its use is not limited to choral practice. It can also be applied to other uses of files, such as when holding a file in one hand and performing other tasks with the other. Having the other hand free is convenient, for example, when taking notes on a blackboard, thus expanding the range of file applications. The method is applicable to all files, taking into account their weight and other factors.

[0009] Regarding the core material of the support bracket, although it is described as "metal fittings, etc.," it is not limited to metal; other materials can also be considered. Furthermore, since it will be attached manually during use, the shape and other aspects of each component must be considered for ease of use. Naturally, various aspects such as color, shape, length, and material, including durability, should be considered. The following explanation will follow the diagram below.

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates how the present invention is attached to a file, for example, when the middle finger is inserted into the tubular elastic body and the file is actually held. It is drawn from below, showing the file being held in the left hand. Conventionally, the file was simply resting on the hand, but with the present invention, it is physically connected to the person's hand and is stably supported regardless of the file's balance. As the pages are turned, the center of gravity of the file changes little by little, but in this case, it is possible to adjust by changing the position of the finger inserted into the tubular elastic body to match the change in the center of gravity. This explanatory diagram shows the file being supported with the left hand, but since the tubular elastic body can rotate, it can be used in the same way with either the right or left hand, depending on the user's situation.

[0011] Figure 2 is a side view of the entire present invention. The main part is the support bracket. Department The hook-shaped end and Insert a file Support bracket Department The other end adjusts the length, and the finger and support fittings have a tubular elastic body attached by bolt-shaped fitting A and nut-shaped fitting A. Department This is the connecting part. The tubular elastic body is centered around a bolt-shaped fitting. Along the spine It is rotatable. The shaded areas at the top and bottom of the tubular elastic body represent the thickness of the tubular elastic body, while the middle section is not shaded.

[0012] Figure 3 shows the support bracket. Insert the spine of the clear file in the department. This section describes the component structure of the length adjustment part. The bolt-shaped fitting B is supported by the bracket. DepartmentMove the hole at the center of the adjusting fitting. After adjusting the fitting to the length of the back cover of the file, use bolt-shaped fitting B and nut-shaped fitting B to support the support fitting Department By tightening, the support fitting Department can be made to adhere closely to the back cover of the file, and the file can be firmly held.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a diagram of a mechanism capable of obtaining an appropriate file support position by rotating a tube-shaped elastic body with respect to the back cover of the file. The fact that the tube-shaped elastic body can rotate around the bolt-shaped fitting is a major feature of the present invention. Thereby, during use of the file or during movement of the center of gravity of the file when turning the pages, an appropriate support position of the handle can be obtained in accordance with the movement of the center of gravity. This figure is drawn focusing on the tube-shaped elastic body, and the two ends of the support fitting Department are omitted.

Explanation of Signs

[0014] 1 Support fitting Department 2 Back cover of the clear file 3 Tube-shaped elastic body 4 Finger and hand 5 Bolt-shaped fitting A 6 Nut-shaped fitting A 7 Clear file body 8 Adjusting fitting 9 Bolt-shaped fitting B 10 Nut-shaped fitting B​​

Claims

[Claim 1] A support bracket that attaches to the outside of the spine of a clear file, with a tubular elastic body into which a person's middle finger or the like can be inserted, one end of the support bracket bent into a hook shape on the inside of the spine, and the other end having an adjustment part for adjusting the length of the support bracket, the spine of the clear file is sandwiched between the two ends of the support bracket, and the clear file and a person's hand can be connected by inserting a finger into the tubular elastic body which is rotatably attached to the connection point with the support bracket.

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