Fixture

Abstract

To create a fastener that makes it easy to secure long objects to structures. [Solution] The fixing device 100 comprises a base 1 fixed to the structure W by a fixing member 9, and a holder 2 connected to the base 1 and holding a long object. The fixing device 100 is capable of changing between a first position in which a workspace TP for operating the fixing member 9 is formed in the holder 2, and a second position in which the holder 2 is capable of receiving a long object. The fixing device 100 changes from the first position to the second position in conjunction with fixing the base 1 to the structure W by the fixing member 9.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixture including a pedestal fixed to a structure by a fixing member, and a holder connected to the pedestal and holding a pipe, a cable, or other elongated body.

Background Art

[0002] An elongated body is often fixed to a structure such as a wall surface, a ceiling surface, a floor surface, or other buildings and their interiors. By fixing the elongated body to the structure, the user of the building can effectively utilize the space formed by the building.

[0003] The elongated body is fixed to the structure by a fixture. The fixture includes a pedestal fixed to the structure and a holder for holding the elongated body. The pedestal and the holder are connected, and the portion where the pedestal and the holding part are connected is configured to support the weight of the holder and the elongated body. The pedestal is fixed to the structure with screws or other fixing members. The elongated body is fixed to the structure by being held by the holder in a state where the pedestal is fixed to the structure.

[0004] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-166507 (Patent Document 1) discloses a fixture (holder S1) for fixing an elongated body (pipe body P) to a structure (arrangement surface F). The fixture (holder S1) disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a pedestal (base body V1) fixed to the structure (arrangement surface F) and a holder (holder main body B1) assembled to the pedestal (base body V1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, the fixing device (holding device S1) disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires that after fixing the base (base body V1) to the structure (installation surface F), the worker attaches the holding body (holding device body B1) to the base (base body V1) in a predetermined position and orientation. Therefore, there was a problem that it was time-consuming to fix the fixing device (holding device S1) to the structure (installation surface F) and finally hold the long object (pipe P).

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a fastening device that can easily secure long objects to structures. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The fixing device according to the present invention is A fixing device comprising a base fixed to a structure by a fixing member, and a holder connected to the base and holding a long object, The holder is capable of changing between a first position in which a workspace for operating the fixing member is formed in the holder, and a second position in which the holder can receive the elongated body. The base is fixed to the structure by the fixing member, and in conjunction with this, the position changes from the first to the second.

[0009] With this configuration, the fixing members can be easily handled by utilizing the workspace in the first position. Therefore, the worker can easily fix the base to the structure using the fixing members. In addition, after the base is fixed to the structure with the fixing members, it is already in a second position capable of receiving a long object, making it easy to hold the long object in the holder. Thus, with this configuration, it is easy to fix a long object to the structure.

[0010] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the examples of preferred embodiments described below.

[0011] One embodiment of the aforementioned fastener is: The base comprises a fixed portion that is fixed to the structure by the fixing member, an inclined portion that slopes toward the structure from the fixed portion, and a connecting portion that connects the holder and the inclined portion at the connection position while maintaining a constant relative orientation. The inclined portion changes its orientation such that, in the first orientation, as the fixing member is fixed to the structure and the fixed portion approaches the structure, the inclination angle with respect to the fixed portion decreases. The connection part moves its connection position in conjunction with the change in the orientation of the inclined part. The tilt of the holder changes in conjunction with the movement of the connection position, resulting in the second posture.

[0012] According to this configuration, the second posture is achieved in accordance with the change in the inclination of the inclined part, which occurs when the fixed member is fixed to the structure via the fixed part. Therefore, the change in posture from the first posture to the second posture can be achieved with a simple structure.

[0013] One embodiment of the aforementioned fastener is: The holder has a pair of holding parts that hold a portion of the elongated body along the circumferential direction of the elongated body, At least one of the pair of holding portions has a receiving portion that extends beyond the connected portion connected to the connecting portion toward the other holding portion, From the second position, the receiving portion is pressed against the elongated body to be held, causing the holding portion to rotate in the circumferential direction around the connected portion, resulting in a third position in which the elongated body is held.

[0014] With this configuration, simply pressing the elongated object against the receiving part causes the holding part to change to a third position in which it holds the elongated object, making it easier to attach the elongated object to the holding part.

[0015] One embodiment of the aforementioned fastener is: The base comprises a pair of inclined portions extending from the fixed portion to both sides, One of the pair of holding parts is connected to one of the pair of inclined parts, and the other of the pair of holding parts is connected to the other of the pair of inclined parts.

[0016] According to this configuration, since the long body is held from both sides of the fixed part by the pair of holding parts, the long body can be stably held. In addition, according to this configuration, since the postures of both of the pair of holding parts change, it is easy to secure the working space in the first posture.

[0017] As one aspect of the fixture, In the first posture, the distance between the pair of holding parts is larger than the width dimension of the fixed part.

[0018] According to this configuration, as the working space, a space larger than the width dimension of the fixed part can be secured, so it is easy to perform the work of fixing the pedestal to the structure by the fixing member.

[0019] As one aspect of the fixture, In the second posture, the distance between the respective receiving parts of the pair of holding parts is smaller than the outer diameter of the long body, the distance between the respective holding end parts on the side opposite to the respective receiving parts of the pair of holding parts is larger than the outer diameter of the long body.

[0020] According to this configuration, by simply moving the long body by the operator toward the receiving part, the long body can be received by the receiving part without interfering with the respective holding end parts of the pair of holding parts, so the work of holding the long body by the pair of holding parts becomes easy.

[0021] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following illustrative and non-limiting description of embodiments described with reference to the drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the fixture of the embodiment [Figure 2]Front view showing the first position of the fixing device shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Front view showing the second orientation of the fixing device shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 1 shows the state of changing the fixing device from the second position to the third position. [Figure 5] Figure 4 shows the state in which the fixing device has changed to the third position. [Figure 6] Perspective view of the fixing device of the second embodiment [Figure 7] Figure 6 shows a perspective view illustrating another use of the fastener shown in Figure 6. [Figure 8] Perspective view of a fixing device in another embodiment [Figure 9] Side view of the fastener shown in Figure 8 [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the fastener 100 is used to fix the elongated body 10 to the structure W. By being fixed to the structure W by the fastener 100, the elongated body 10 can maintain its position at the edge or corner of the building. Therefore, users of the building can effectively utilize the space that the building comprises. Figure 1 shows the floor surface of a building as an example of a structure W, and piping as an example of an elongated body 10.

[0024] The structure of the fastener 100 in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the fixing device 100 comprises a base 1 fixed to the structure W and a holder 2 that holds the elongated body 10. The holder 2 is connected to the base 1, and the portion where the base 1 and the holder 2 are connected is configured to support the weight of the holder 2 and the elongated body 10.

[0026] The base 1 is fixed to the structure W by a fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 is a member that fixes the structure W and the base 1, and is fixed to the structure W using the fingers or tools of a worker. In this embodiment, the fixing member 9 comprises a shaft portion which is fixed to the structure W by being embedded in the structure W at least in part, and a head portion which is provided on the shaft portion and can be hooked onto the base 1. Examples of the fixing member 9 include nails, bolts, screws, and rivets. In this embodiment, the fixing member 9 is also fixed to the structure W using a tool (not shown) which comprises an action part that acts on the head, a straight part that extends linearly from the action part, and a handle for the worker to hold the straight part. Examples of such tools include screwdrivers, nail guns, hex wrenches, box wrenches, and ratchet wrenches. With this configuration, the base 1 can be firmly fixed to the structure W, so that pipes, cables, and other long objects 10 that need to be fixed to the structure W for a relatively long period of time can be fixed to the walls, ceilings, floors, and other structures W that make up the building. Figure 1 shows a screw as an example of a fastening member 9 that can be fastened in the narrow sense by being tightened with a tool and fixed to the structure W. If the fastening member 9 is a fastening member, it is easy to fix the fastening member 9 to the structure W and easy to make the fixing of the fastening member 9 to the structure W firm.

[0027] The fixing device 100 is capable of changing between a first and a second position. Specifically, the fixing device 100 changes from the first position to the second position in conjunction with fixing the base 1 to the structure W by the fixing member 9 (for example, by fastening the fastening member). In this embodiment, the change in position from the first position to the second position is reversible. With this configuration, if the change in position to the second position is incomplete, the fixing device 100 can be restored to the first position.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first and second postures are determined primarily by the shape of the base 1. In this embodiment, the posture of the holder 2 relative to the base 1 is maintained, and the shape of the base 1 is the main factor in determining the first and second postures. However, since the posture of the holder 2 also changes when the shape of the base 1 changes, in the following, the terms "first posture" and "second posture" may refer to either the posture of the fixing device 100 or the posture of the holder 2, and the two may not be strictly distinguished in the explanation.

[0029] The first posture is one in which a workspace TP for operating the fixing member 9 is formed in the holder 2. In this embodiment, the first posture is a no-load state in which no force is applied, such as the force of the worker's fingers or the pressing force of the fixing member 9 or other external forces. As shown in Figure 2, the workspace TP is a space in which the main work components for fixing the fixing member 9 to the worker's fingers, tools, or other structures W can be positioned. In this embodiment, the workspace TP is the space from the position in which the fixing member 9 is positioned while fixed to the structure W to the handle of the tool. In this embodiment, the workspace TP is the space along the axis of the through hole 111 that penetrates the fixed part 11, which will be described later. Therefore, when the fixing member 9 is a member fastened to the structure W, the worker can easily fix the fixing member 9 to the structure W with the fixing member 9 and tools positioned in the workspace TP.

[0030] The workspace TP is preferably a space large enough to operate the tool. For example, when using a screwdriver as a tool, it is preferable that a space is formed around the straight section from the working part that engages with the groove in the screw head to the base of the handle so that the working part and the straight section do not interfere with other members even when they rotate. Furthermore, it is preferable that a space is formed around the handle so that the fingers of the worker holding the handle do not interfere with other members when the handle is rotated. With this configuration, when the fixing member 9 is a member fastened to the structure W, the worker can fix the fixing member 9 to the structure W without paying much attention to the possibility of interference between the fixing member 9 and the tool and other members.

[0031] The second posture is a posture in which the holder 2 can receive the elongated object 10. Here, a posture in which the elongated object 10 can be received refers to a posture in which the elongated object 10 can be made contact with the holder during the process of holding the elongated object 10. In this embodiment in which the fixing device 100 is installed on the floor surface of a building, the second posture is a posture in which the holder 2 is pressed against the elongated object 10 by the action of gravity. In detail, as shown in Figure 3, the second posture is a posture in which at least a part of the holder 2 is positioned at a position that receives the weight of the elongated object 10. In the example shown in Figure 3, in the second posture, a part of the holder 2 is positioned below the position in the vertical direction relative to the position in which the elongated object 10 is placed relative to the holder 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the workspace TP decreases as the fixture 100 changes from the first position to the second position. However, once the fixture 100 is in the second position, it is already fixed to the structure W, so the workspace TP itself does not need to be large. Rather, with this configuration, the space occupied by the fixture 100 in the second position is reduced, making it easier to secure a larger workspace for the worker performing work on the fixture 100 in the second position.

[0033] The structure details of the base 1 and the holder 2 will now be explained. For the sake of simplicity, directions will be defined as shown in Figure 1 below. In Figure 1, directions are defined based on the state in which the elongated body 10 is fixed to the structure W. The direction in which the elongated body 10 extends is called the longitudinal direction X. The direction that circles around the longitudinal direction X is called the circumferential direction R. The direction that is parallel to the structure W and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X is called the width direction Y. In the width direction Y, the side closer to the position where the elongated body 10 is held is called the inner Y1, and the side further away from the position where the elongated body 10 is held is called the outer Y2. The direction perpendicular to the structure W is called the height direction Z. In the height direction Z, the side closer to the structure W is called the lower Z1, and the side further away from the structure W is called the upper Z2.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the base 1 comprises a fixed portion 11 that is fixed to the structure W by a fixing member 9, an inclined portion 12 connected to the fixed portion 11, and a connecting portion 13 that connects the inclined portion 12 to the holder 2. The fixed portion 11 changes its relative position to the structure W during the process of being fixed to the structure W. The inclined portion 12 is connected to the fixed portion 11 so as to be able to change its orientation relative to the fixed portion 11 in accordance with the change in the relative position of the fixed portion 11 with respect to the structure W. The connecting portion 13 changes its orientation relative to the fixed portion 11 in conjunction with the change in the orientation of the inclined portion 12 relative to the fixed portion 11. By changing the orientation of the connecting portion 13 relative to the fixed portion 11, the orientation changes from a first orientation to a second orientation.

[0035] The fixed portion 11 approaches the structure W during the process of being fixed to the structure W. In this embodiment, the fixed portion 11 is a plate-shaped portion with a wide surface arranged parallel to the structure W, and is a portion in which a through hole 111 is formed through which the shaft portion of the fixing member 9 can be inserted. In the example shown in Figure 1, the through hole 111 is located at the center of the fixed portion 11 in the width direction Y and the longitudinal direction X. The fixed portion 11 approaches the structure W when the fixing member 9 presses the fixed portion 11 against the structure W, and is fixed to the structure W when the fixing member 9 is fixed to the structure W.

[0036] The inclined portion 12 is inclined toward the structure W from the fixed portion 11. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the inclined portion 12 extends outward Y2 from the end in the width direction Y of the fixed portion 11, and is inclined so as it approaches the outward Y2 it is positioned on the lower Z1. Therefore, when the fixed portion 11 is brought close to the structure W, the outer Y2 end of the inclined portion 12 comes into contact with the structure W.

[0037] In the first position, the inclined portion 12 changes its orientation so that the inclination angle with respect to the fixed portion 11 decreases as the fixed member 9 is fixed to the structure W and the fixed portion 11 approaches the structure W. In this embodiment, the orientation of the entire inclined portion 12 changes as the inner end Y1 of the inclined portion 12 rotates in the circumferential direction R. In the example shown in Figures 2 and 3, as the fixed member 9 fixes the fixed portion 11 to the structure W, the fixed portion 11 approaches the structure W with the outer end Y2 of the inclined portion 12 in contact with the structure W. The inclined portion 12 changes its orientation so that the inclination angle decreases and the connected portion 21 comes into contact with the structure W.

[0038] The base 1 preferably includes a pair of inclined portions 12 extending from the fixed portion 11 to both sides. In this embodiment, each of the pair of inclined portions 12 is connected to both ends of the fixed portion 11 in the width direction Y. One of the pair of inclined portions 12 is symmetrical with respect to the other, with respect to a virtual plane passing through the center of the width direction Y of the fixed portion 11. With this configuration, when the base 1 is fixed to the structure W, the pair of inclined portions 12 first come into contact with the structure W. In other words, in this case, the pair of inclined portions 12 cause the relative positions of the fixed portion 11 and the structure W to be parallel to each other. Therefore, in the process of the fixing member 9 fixing the fixed portion 11 to the structure W, the fixed portion 11 approaches the structure W in a position parallel to the structure W when viewed from the longitudinal direction X. Consequently, the fixing work of the fixed portion 11 to the structure W is more stable.

[0039] Preferably, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the thickness of the connection portion between the fixed portion 11 and the inclined portion 12 is smaller than the thickness of the fixed portion 11. In this embodiment, the height direction Z dimension of the inner Y1 end of the inclined portion 12 is smaller than the height direction Z dimension at the midpoint of the width direction Y of the fixed portion 11. With this configuration, the connection portion between the fixed portion 11 and the inclined portion 12 is easily rotationally deformed. In addition, in the example shown in Figures 1 and 2, a groove along the longitudinal direction X is formed on the surface facing the upper Z2 at the inner Y1 end of the inclined portion 12. With this configuration, the inclined portion 12 is easily deformed so that the inclination angle with respect to the fixed portion 11 becomes smaller.

[0040] The connecting portion 13 connects the holder 2 and the inclined portion 12 while maintaining a constant relative orientation at the connecting position 13P. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 13 is formed in a triangular shape with the inclined portion 12 as the base when viewed from the longitudinal direction X, and is inclined upward Z2 as it moves outward Y2. The connecting portion 13 in this embodiment is formed in a triangular tubular shape with a through hole 13A extending along the longitudinal direction X in the center. The through hole 13A is triangular in shape, slightly smaller than the outer shape of the connecting portion 13 when viewed from the longitudinal direction X. The connecting position 13P is provided in the upper Z2 portion of the connecting portion 13. The holder 2 is held by the connecting portion 13 at the connecting position 13P.

[0041] The connecting portion 13 moves its connection position 13P in conjunction with the change in the orientation of the inclined portion 12. The fixing device 100 changes the inclination of the holder 2 in conjunction with the movement of the connection position 13P, resulting in a second orientation. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 13 changes orientation integrally with the inclined portion 12. In the example shown in Figures 2 and 3, the connecting portion 13, like the inclined portion 12, rotates in the circumferential direction R with its outer end Y2 as a pivot point. As a result, the orientation of the entire connecting portion 13 changes.

[0042] Figures 2 and 3 show an example of the fixing device 100 changing from a first position to a second position. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in the process of fixing the part to be fixed 11 to the structure W using the fixing member 9, the inclination angle of the inclined part 12 with respect to the part to be fixed 11 decreases. As the inclination angle of the inclined part 12 with respect to the part to be fixed 11 decreases, the inclination angle of the connecting part 13 with respect to the part to be fixed 11 also decreases. As a result, the relative position of the connecting position 13P with respect to the structure W also moves toward the inward position Y1 relative to its original position.

[0043] The connection position 13P is preferably positioned at the upper end of Z2 at the outer end Y2 of the connection portion 13 (the position of the vertex of the triangle when viewed from the longitudinal direction X), as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3. With this configuration, since the connection position 13P is positioned at the furthest point from the connection portion between the fixed portion 11 and the inclined portion 12, it is easy to move the connection position 13P significantly even if the deformation of the connection portion is small.

[0044] As described above, the base 1 preferably has an integral structure in which the fixed portion 11, the inclined portion 12, and the connecting portion 13 are integrated, as shown in Figures 1 to 3. With this configuration, the mass production efficiency of the base 1 is increased when the base 1 is molded using a mold. For the same reason, it is preferable that the base 1 and the holder 2 are also integrated structures.

[0045] The holder 2 has a pair of holding parts 22 that hold a portion of the elongated body 10 along the circumferential direction R of the elongated body 10. In this embodiment, the pair of holding parts 22 have their arrangement regions in the longitudinal direction X coincide with each other, and they hold the elongated body 10 by sandwiching it from the width direction Y at the same position in the longitudinal direction X.

[0046] The holding portion 22 has an inner circumferential surface 221 that conforms to the outer shape of the elongated body 10. More specifically, the inner circumferential surface 221 is shaped so that all or part of it abuts against the outer surface of the elongated body 10. The inner circumferential surface 221 illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 is curved convexly outward Y2 when viewed from the longitudinal direction X, so as to abut against the outer surface of the elongated body 10. As a result, in this embodiment, the entire inner circumferential surface 221 of the holding portion 22 makes surface contact with the outer surface of the elongated body 10.

[0047] In addition, the length of the circumferential radius R of the inner circumferential surface 221, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3, is less than half the length of the circumferential radius R of the outer shape of the elongated body 10. With this configuration, when the pair of holding parts 22 hold the elongated body 10 by clamping it from the width direction Y, the outer surface of the elongated body 10 can be held without excess or deficiency.

[0048] At least one of the pair of holding portions 22 has a receiving portion 23 that extends toward the other holding portion 22 beyond the connected portion 21 which is connected to the connecting portion 13. In this embodiment, the connected portion 21 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 222 of the holding portion 22, and its tip is connected to the connecting portion 13 at the connection position 13P. The relative orientation of the holding portion 22 with respect to the connected portion 21 remains constant. As the connection position 13P moves, the angle and position of the connected portion 21 with respect to the structure W change, and therefore the orientation of the holding portion 22 with respect to the structure W changes.

[0049] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the receiving portion 23 is positioned inward Y1 relative to the connected portion 21. In addition, in this embodiment, the receiving portion 23 is positioned between the elongated body 10 and the fixed portion 11 when the fixed portion 11 is fixed to the structure W. The receiving portion 23 illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 is composed of the portion of the holding portion 22 that is positioned inward Y1 relative to the connected portion 21.

[0050] Preferably, one of a pair of holding parts 22 is connected to one of a pair of inclined parts 12, and the other of a pair of holding parts 22 is connected to the other of a pair of inclined parts 12. For convenience of explanation, one of the pair of holding parts 22 illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 will be referred to as the first holding part 22A, and the other as the second holding part 22B. Similarly, one of the pair of inclined parts 12 will be referred to as the first inclined part 12A, and the other as the second inclined part 12B. In the examples shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first holding part 22A is connected to the first inclined part 12A via a connected part 21 and a connecting part 13, and the second holding part 22B is similarly connected to the second inclined part 12B via a connected part 21 and a connecting part 13.

[0051] In this embodiment, the relative positions of the holding portion 22 and the inclined portion 12 via the connected portion 21 and connecting portion 13 remain unchanged in the first and second postures. On the other hand, as described above, the inclination angle of the inclined portion 12 relative to the fixed portion 11 changes before and after fixing the fixed portion 11 to the structure W using the fixing member 9. As a result, the posture (degree of uprightness) of the pair of holding portions 22 changes while the parallel state of the fixed portion 11 with respect to the structure W is maintained. Thus, the first and second postures are determined by the respective postures of the pair of holding portions 22 relative to the fixed portion 11.

[0052] In the first posture, the distance between the pair of holding parts 22 (first width spacing 22L) is greater than the width dimension 11L of the fixed part 11, as shown in Figure 2. In this embodiment, the first width spacing 22L is the distance in the width direction Y from the inner Y1 end of the receiving part 23 of the first holding part 22A to the inner Y1 end of the receiving part 23 of the second holding part 22B. The width dimension 11L is the length in the width direction Y from one end to the other end of the fixed part 11. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the connection position 13P in the first posture is positioned outward Y2 relative to the connection position 13P in the second posture. Therefore, the first posture is a posture in which one receiving part 23 of the pair of holding parts 22 is positioned further apart from the other receiving part 23 than in the second posture. In such a first posture, the first width spacing 22L of the pair of holding parts 22 is greater than the width dimension 11L of the fixed part 11.

[0053] In the second position, the distance between the receiving portions 23 of the pair of holding portions 22 (second width spacing 22M) is smaller than the outer diameter of the elongated body 10, as shown in Figure 3. In this embodiment, the second width spacing 22M is the distance in the width direction Y from the end of the inner Y1 of the receiving portion 23 of the first holding portion 22A to the end of the inner Y1 of the receiving portion 23 of the second holding portion 22B. With this configuration, when the worker moves the elongated body 10 toward the fixed portion 11, the receiving portions 23 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B come into contact with the elongated body 10 because the outer diameter of the elongated body 10 is larger than the second width spacing 22M. The elongated body 10 may be temporarily held by the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B in a position where it is in contact with both receiving portions 23.

[0054] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, as the posture of the fixing device 100 changes from the first posture to the second posture, the distance between the receiving parts 23 of the pair of holding parts 22 decreases. That is, the second width spacing 22M shown in Figure 3 is smaller than the first width spacing 22L shown in Figure 2. With this configuration, since the space occupied by the fixing device 100 in the second posture is reduced, it is easier to secure a wider space available for the worker performing work on the fixing device 100 in the second posture.

[0055] Furthermore, in the second position, the distance between the ends (holding ends 223) of the pair of holding parts 22 that are opposite to the receiving part 23 (holding end distance 22N) is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated body 10, as shown in Figure 3. In this embodiment, the holding end distance 22N is the distance along the width direction Y from the edge of the inner Y1 of the holding end 223 of the first holding part 22A to the edge of the inner Y1 of the holding end 223 of the second holding part 22B. With this configuration, even if the worker moves the elongated body 10 toward the receiving part 23 in the second position of the fixing device 100, the elongated body 10 does not interfere with the holding ends 223. Therefore, the worker can smoothly begin the holding operation of the elongated body 10 by the holding parts 22.

[0056] From the second position, the fixing device 100 is pressed against the elongated body 10 to be held by the receiving portion 23, causing the holding portion 22 to rotate in the circumferential direction R around the connected portion 21, resulting in a third position in which the elongated body 10 is held. Unlike the first and second positions, the third position is determined primarily by the position of the holding body 2 relative to the base 1. Therefore, in the following, the term "third position" may refer to either the position of the fixing device 100 or the position of the holding body 2, and the two may not be strictly distinguished in the explanation.

[0057] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the fixing device 100 changes its posture from a second posture to a third posture by pressing the receiving portion 23 with the elongated body 10. Specifically, when the elongated body 10 presses the receiving portion 23, the receiving portion 23 is pushed down toward the lower Z1 by the elongated body 10. As a result, the holding portion 22 rotates in the circumferential direction R about the position of the connected portion 21 (connection position 13P), and changes its posture so that the holding end 223 abuts against the outer surface of the upper Z2 of the elongated body 10. At that time, the portion connecting the connected portion 21 and the connecting portion 13 deforms so that the angle between them becomes smaller. As a result, in the third posture, the elongated body 10 is held by the pair of holding portions 22 from the upper Z2, both sides in the width direction Y, and a part of the lower Z1.

[0058] Preferably, the holder 2 includes a guide portion 24 that guides each of the pair of connecting portions 25 as it changes to a third posture. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the guide portion 24 is provided on each of the pair of holding portions 22 and prevents displacement in a direction intersecting the approach direction when the pair of holding portions 22 approach each other. In this embodiment, when the pair of guide portions 24 are brought closer to each other, the guide portion 24 prevents displacement in the longitudinal direction X between them and maintains their relative positions. With this configuration, it is easy to position the pair of holding portions 22 at a predetermined position as the arrangement position of the pair of holding portions 22 in the third posture.

[0059] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the guide portion 24 includes a first guide 241 provided on the first holding portion 22A and a second guide 242 provided on the second holding portion 22B.

[0060] The first guide 241 has a pair of recessed portions 24A arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction X, and a rail 24B formed between the pair of recessed portions 24A. The recessed portions 24A are the portions in which the holding end portion 223 of the first holding portion 22A is recessed from the inner circumferential surface 221 side. The rail 24B is the portion left between the pair of recessed portions 24A.

[0061] As shown in Figure 1, the second guide 242 is a portion of the second retaining part 22B that has been cut out so that the retaining end 223 can pass through in the circumferential direction R, so that the rail 24B can be accommodated when it approaches the first guide 241. By bringing the first guide 241 and the second guide 242 closer together, the rail 24B of the first guide 241 is accommodated in the second guide 242, so the position of the second guide 242 in the longitudinal direction X is set to the same position as the position of the rail 24B in the longitudinal direction X. Furthermore, the dimension of the second guide 242 in the longitudinal direction X is larger than the dimension of the rail 24B in the longitudinal direction X.

[0062] In this embodiment, according to the first guide 241 and the second guide 242, as the pair of retaining parts 22 change their orientation from a second orientation to a third orientation, when the first retaining part 22A approaches the second retaining part 22B, the rail 24B of the first guide 241 fits into the second guide 242. As a result, the relative positions of the first retaining part 22A and the second retaining part 22B in the longitudinal direction X are maintained when the first retaining part 22A is approaching the second retaining part 22B.

[0063] Furthermore, it is preferable to set the length of the circumferential R of the recessed portion 24A of the first guide 241 such that, when the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B are changed to a third position, the inner circumferential surface 221 of the first holding portion 22A and the inner circumferential surface 221 of the second holding portion 22B are continuously connected. Here, "continuously connected" includes allowing gaps or differences in curvature between the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B so that a large localized force is not applied to a part of the elongated body 10. With this configuration, the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B can hold the elongated body 10 in a stable state without deforming it.

[0064] Preferably, the holder 2 further includes a connecting portion 25 that maintains the pair of holding portions 22 in a third position. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 25 is provided on each of the pair of holding portions 22 and forms an engagement structure that engages with each other. With this configuration, the state in which the pair of holding portions 22 are in a third position can be achieved with a simple structure.

[0065] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 25 includes an engagement groove 251 provided in the first holding portion 22A and an engagement piece 252 provided in the second holding portion 22B as an engagement structure. As shown in Figure 5, the engagement groove 251 and the engagement piece 252 engage with each other, thereby restricting the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B from changing their orientation in a direction that separates them from each other.

[0066] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, the engagement groove 251 is a wedge-shaped groove formed on the inner circumferential surface 221 side of the first retaining portion 22A when viewed from the longitudinal direction X. In addition, the engagement groove 251, when viewed from the longitudinal direction X, has a surface on the side closer to the second retaining portion 22B that is inclined toward the second retaining portion 22B as it moves from the inner circumferential surface 221 side toward the outer circumferential surface 222 side. The engagement groove 251 illustrated in Figure 1 is formed along the longitudinal direction X on the bottom surface 24C along the circumferential direction R of the recessed portion 24A in each of the pair of first guides 241.

[0067] In this embodiment, the engaging piece 252 is a wedge-shaped claw corresponding to the shape of the engaging groove 251, projecting from the outer circumferential surface 222 side of the second retaining portion 22B when viewed from the longitudinal direction X. In addition, the engaging piece 252 is inclined in a direction that moves away from the first retaining portion 22A as it moves from the inner circumferential surface 221 side to the outer circumferential surface 222 side when viewed from the longitudinal direction X. The engaging piece 252 illustrated in Figure 1 projects from the outer circumferential surface 222 of the retaining end 223 of the second retaining portion 22B. In detail, a pair of engaging pieces 252 are positioned to sandwich the second guide 242 from both sides in the longitudinal direction X.

[0068] As explained above, in the example shown in Figures 1 to 5, a pair of engagement grooves 251 are provided on the first holding part 22A at intervals in the longitudinal direction X, and a pair of engagement pieces 252 are provided on the second holding part 22B at positions corresponding to the pair of engagement grooves 251 in the longitudinal direction X. With this configuration, each of the pair of engagement pieces 252 engages with each of the pair of engagement grooves 251. Therefore, after the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B change to the third posture, the relative positions of the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B in the circumferential direction R are restricted at two different locations in the longitudinal direction X. As a result, twisting of the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B from the longitudinal direction X to the width direction Y in the third posture is prevented, and the positions of the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B are stabilized. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the third position, in addition to the engagement piece 252 engaging with the engagement groove 251, the rail 24B of the first guide 241 is housed in the second guide 242, thus preventing twisting of the first retaining portion 22A and the second retaining portion 22B from the longitudinal direction X to the height direction Z. Therefore, in this respect as well, the positional relationship between the first retaining portion 22A and the second retaining portion 22B is more easily stabilized.

[0069] Preferably, the connecting portion 25 is provided with an adjustment structure that allows adjustment of the relative connection position between the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B. With this configuration, the fixing device 100 can fix elongated bodies 10 of different sizes to the structure W.

[0070] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 25 is provided with a plurality of engagement grooves 251 as an adjustment structure. Multiple engagement grooves 251 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction R. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 5, two engagement grooves 251 are provided. Therefore, the fixing device 100 illustrated in Figures 1 to 5 can fix two types of elongated bodies 10 of different sizes to the structure W. Specifically, when fixing the smaller of the two types of elongated bodies 10 of different sizes to the structure W, the worker engages the engagement piece 252 with the engagement groove 251 located on the outer Y2 of the two engagement grooves 251 in the second posture. On the other hand, when fixing the larger of the two types of elongated bodies 10 of different sizes to the structure W, the worker engages the engagement piece 252 with the engagement groove 251 located on the inner Y1 of the two engagement grooves 251 in the second posture. In this way, the size of the space surrounded by the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B can be adjusted to match the size of the elongated body 10.

[0071] The method of using the fixing device 100 of this embodiment will be explained with reference to Figures 2 to 5.

[0072] Before attaching the elongated body 10 to the fixing device 100, the worker selects a fixing device 100 having a retainer 2 that corresponds to the size of the elongated body 10. For example, the worker selects a fixing device 100 in which, when viewed from the longitudinal direction X, the outer diameter of the elongated body 10 is approximately the same as the inner diameter of the inner circumferential surface 221 of the first retainer 22A and the second retainer 22B. More specifically, the difference between the outer diameter of the elongated body 10 and the inner diameter of the inner circumferential surface 221 is to be within an acceptable range, allowing for some looseness or deformation of the elongated body 10 relative to the retainer 2 when the elongated body 10 is held by the retainer 2.

[0073] The method of using the fixing device 100 includes a fixing step of changing the fixing device 100 from a first position to a second position, and a holding step of changing the fixing device 100 from the second position to a third position.

[0074] In the fixing process, the base 1 is fixed to the structure W with the fixing member 9. Specifically, the worker fixes the part to be fixed 11 to the structure W with the fixing member 9 while the inclined portion 12 is in contact with the structure W. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the fixing device 100 in the first position is positioned along the structure W such that the outer end Y2 of the first inclined portion 12A and the outer end Y2 of the second inclined portion 12B are in contact with the structure W. By positioning the fixing device 100 along the structure W in this way, the worker can use the workspace TP to fix the part to be fixed 11 to the structure W with the fixing member 9, making the fixing work easier. In addition, since the first inclined portion 12A and the second inclined portion 12B are in contact with the structure W, the part to be fixed 11 is positioned parallel to the structure W and spaced apart from the structure W, making the fixing work easier.

[0075] In the fixing process, when the part to be fixed 11 is fixed to the structure W with the fixing member 9, the part to be fixed 11 moves closer to the structure W, and the inclined part 12 changes its posture so that the inclination angle with respect to the part to be fixed 11 becomes smaller. In conjunction with the change in posture of the inclined part 12, the connection position 13P moves, and consequently, the holding part 22 changes its posture so that it rises integrally with the connecting part 13, and the fixing device 100 takes on the second posture as shown in Figure 3. The holding process is performed when the fixing device 100 is in the second posture.

[0076] In the holding process, the elongated body 10 is held by the holder 2. More specifically, the receiving portion 23 is pressed by the elongated body 10, causing the fixing device 100 to change to a third position in which it holds the elongated body 10.

[0077] In the holding process, firstly, the worker moves the elongated body 10 toward the receiving portions 23 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B, as shown in Figure 4. In this way, the elongated body 10 is positioned to be received by the receiving portions 23 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B, passing between the holding end portion 223 of the first holding portion 22A and the holding end portion 223 of the second holding portion 22B. The elongated body 10, received by the receiving portions 23 of the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B, is not fixed to the holding body 2 and can move freely. Therefore, the worker can make fine adjustments to the position of the elongated body 10 relative to the holding body 2.

[0078] In the holding process, secondly, the worker presses the elongated body 10 toward the lower Z1, as shown in Figure 4. This causes the holding portion 22 to rotate in the circumferential direction R around the connected portion 21. As shown from Figure 4 to Figure 5, the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B change their orientation so that their holding ends 223 move closer to each other. This positions the holding ends 223 to cover the upper Z2 portion of the elongated body 10. As a result, the elongated body 10 is held by the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the pair of holding portions 22 and fixed to the structure W.

[0079] Preferably, the holding step includes a connecting step to maintain the posture of the pair of holding parts 22 that have changed to the third posture. In this embodiment, the connecting step includes the operation of engaging the engaging structure. In the example shown in Figure 5, the worker brings the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B closer together until the engaging piece 252 engages with the engaging groove 251. As shown in Figure 5, if there are multiple engaging pieces 252, the worker selects an engaging groove 251 to engage with the engaging piece 252 according to the size of the elongated body 10. Specifically, the worker engages the engaging piece 252 with an engaging groove 251 located at the relative connecting position between the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B such that the space formed by the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the first holding part 22A and the second holding part 22B is approximately the same as the size of the elongated body 10. In this way, the fastener 100 is maintained in the third posture, so that the elongated body 10 can be stably fixed to the structure W.

[0080] [Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the fixing device will be described with reference to the drawings. The specific configuration of the base 1 of the fixing device 100 in this embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment described above. The following describes the differences between the fixing device 100 of the second embodiment and the first embodiment. Unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted for parts that are the same as in the first embodiment.

[0081] As shown in Figure 6, the fixing device 100 includes a base 1. The base 1 includes a fixed portion 11 that is fixed to the structure W by a fixing member 9, an inclined portion 12 connected to the fixed portion 11, and a connecting portion 13 that connects the inclined portion 12 to the holder 2.

[0082] The connecting portion 13 of this embodiment has a rib structure. The connecting portion 13 is formed in a flat plate shape extending from the lower side of the inclined portion 12 to the upper side Z2, and has a rib portion 13B at one location in the longitudinal direction X. The rib portion 13B is provided in the center of the longitudinal direction X. When viewed from the longitudinal direction X, the rib portion 13B is formed in a triangular shape with the connecting portion 13 and the inclined portion 12 as two sides. Unlike the first embodiment, the connecting portion 13 of this embodiment does not have a through hole 13A, so the fastener 100 can be manufactured without requiring a special mold.

[0083] The fixed portion 11 of this embodiment has a reinforcing portion 14 and a guide portion 15. These are integrally formed.

[0084] The reinforcing portion 14 is formed in a cylindrical shape along the axis of the through hole 111. The reinforcing portion 14 is integrally formed with the fixed portion 11, standing upright above the fixed portion 11 Z2, thereby increasing the strength of the fixed portion 11 and making it less susceptible to damage. The reinforcing portion 14 makes it less likely for the fixed portion 11 to be damaged, for example, when a worker inserts the shaft of the fixing member 9 through the axis of the through hole 111. The reinforcing portion 14 may also be used by a worker to hold the base 1 with their fingers when fixing it to the structure W.

[0085] A guide portion 15 is formed on the upper surface of the reinforcing portion 14. The guide portion 15 is a part for positioning a tool that inserts the shaft portion of the fixing member 9 through the axis of the through hole 111 in the appropriate position. For example, when a rivet is used as the fixing member 9 and is driven in using a rivet gun 200, as shown in Figure 7, the guide portion 15 contacts the cylindrical portion 210 of the rivet gun 200, which is placed against the upper surface of the reinforcing portion 14, from the outer circumference. The guide portion 15 may be formed continuously around the entire circumference or intermittently in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, the guide portion 15 is composed of a pair of arc-shaped protrusions, as shown in Figure 6. With this configuration, when an operator fixes the base 1 to the structure W with the fixing member 9 using a tool, the operator can easily center the tool with respect to the through hole 111, and the fixing work of the base 1 can be easily performed.

[0086] A retaining piece 16 is formed in the through hole 111. The retaining piece 16 is formed as a projection on the inner circumferential surface of the through hole 111. The retaining piece 16 prevents the fixing member 9 from coming out of the inserted state.

[0087] In this embodiment as well, the fixing member 9 is fixed to the structure W via the fixed part 11, causing the fixing device 100 to change from a first position to a second position. Subsequently, by pressing the elongated body 10 against the receiving part 23, the fixing device 100 changes from a second position to a third position. The elongated body 10 is fixed to the structure W, accompanied by the changes in the position of the fixing device 100 from the first position to the second position, and from the second position to the third position.

[0088] [Other Embodiments] Finally, other embodiments of the fastener 100 according to the present invention will be described. Note that the configurations disclosed in each of the following embodiments can be applied in combination with configurations disclosed in other embodiments, as long as no inconsistencies arise.

[0089] (1) In each of the above embodiments, the fixing member 9 was described as comprising a shaft portion and a head portion provided on the shaft portion so as to be hooked onto the base 1, and being fixed to the structure W by a tool. However, the fixing member 9 is not limited to a configuration comprising a shaft portion and a head portion, nor is it limited to being fixed to the structure W by a tool, as long as it can be fixed to the structure W. For example, the fixing member 9 may be a rivet or other member that can be fixed to the structure W by the force of a worker's fingers. Also, the fixing member 9 may be an adhesive, or a metal member after the molten metal has solidified when fixed by welding.

[0090] (2) In each of the above embodiments, it was explained that the posture changes from the first posture to the second posture by deformation of the base 1. Here, deformation of the base 1 includes deformation of the entire base 1 and deformation of a part of the base 1.

[0091] (3) In each of the embodiments described above, the change in posture between the first posture and the second posture was described as reversible. However, the change in posture from the second posture to the first posture may be irreversible. With this configuration, it is easy to distinguish between fasteners 100 that have never been used to fix the elongated body 10 to the structure W and fasteners 100 that have been used once.

[0092] (4) In each of the embodiments described above, the working space TP was described as being formed along the axis of the through hole 111 in the fixed part 11. However, the working space TP is not limited to the space along the axis of the through hole 111, and may be any space from the position where the fixing member 9 is fixed to the structure W to the handle of the tool. For example, when using a tool in which at least one combination of the working part, the straight part, and the handle intersects, the working space TP becomes the space through which the working part, the straight part, and the handle pass in order to fix the fixing member 9 to the structure W. An example of such a tool is a hammer. In a hammer, the head, which corresponds to the working part that strikes the head of a nail or the like, is perpendicular to the handle and grip, which correspond to the straight part. Therefore, the working space TP becomes the space for moving the head, handle, and grip when driving the fixing member 9 into the structure W.

[0093] (5) In each of the above embodiments, the fixing device 100 is fixed to the floor surface of the structure W, and the holder 2 is able to receive the elongated body 10, which is subjected to gravity, from below. However, the fixing device 100 may be fixed to, for example, the wall surface or ceiling surface of the structure W. In this case, the holder 2 may be able to receive the elongated body 10, which is pressed by the force of the worker's fingers, from the side or from below.

[0094] (6) In each of the above embodiments, it has been explained that the elongated body 10 is held in a state in which the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the pair of holding parts 22 are in surface contact with the outer surface of the elongated body 10. However, the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the pair of holding parts 22 may only be in contact with the elongated body 10 in part. For example, the elongated body 10 may be held in a state in which the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the pair of holding parts 22 are in line contact or point contact with the outer surface of the elongated body 10, such as by providing protrusions on the inner circumferential surfaces 221 of the pair of holding parts 22.

[0095] (7) In each of the above embodiments, it has been explained that the pair of holding parts 22 hold the elongated body 10 by clamping it from the width direction Y at the same position in the longitudinal direction X. However, the pair of holding parts 22 may also hold the elongated body 10 by clamping it from the width direction Y at different positions in the longitudinal direction X (alternating positions when viewed from the width direction Y).

[0096] (8) In each of the embodiments described above, the first width spacing 22L was described as the distance in the width direction Y from the inner Y1 end of the receiving portion 23 of the first holding portion 22A to the inner Y1 end of the receiving portion 23 of the second holding portion 22B. However, if the distance between a pair of holding ends 223 is smaller than the distance between a pair of receiving portions 23, the distance between a pair of holding ends 223 may be used as the first width spacing 22L.

[0097] (9) In each of the embodiments described above, the connecting portion 25 is provided with an engagement structure. However, the connecting portion 25 does not need to have an engagement structure as long as it can connect the pair of holding portions 22 to each other. For example, the connecting structure may be connected by an adhesive bonding structure, a fastening structure, a crimping structure, or any other structure that maintains the relative position of the pair of holding portions 22. Furthermore, the multiple connecting structures described above may be used in combination.

[0098] (10) In each of the embodiments described above, the connecting portion 25 was described as having an engagement groove 251 and an engagement piece 252 as an engagement structure. However, the engagement structure is not limited to having an engagement groove 251 and an engagement piece 252. For example, the engagement structure may have a hole, recess or other recess provided in one of the pair of holding portions 22, and a shaft or other protrusion provided in the other of the pair of holding portions 22 that fits into the recess.

[0099] (11) In each of the embodiments described above, the engagement groove 251 is formed on the bottom surface 24C of the recessed portion 24A in the first guide 241. However, the engagement groove 251 may be formed at a location other than the bottom surface 24C of the recessed portion 24A, as long as it can engage with the engagement piece 252 when the first holding portion 22A and the second holding portion 22B are in the third position. For example, the engagement groove 251 may be formed on the side surface of the first holding portion 22A. Also, in this embodiment, the engagement groove 251 is formed on both of the pair of recessed portions 24A. However, the engagement groove 251 may be formed on either one of the pair of recessed portions 24A.

[0100] (12) In each of the above embodiments, an example was described in which the adjustment structure is provided with two engagement grooves 251 spaced apart in the circumferential direction R. However, the adjustment structure may be provided with three or more engagement grooves 251 spaced apart in the circumferential direction R. Also, in this embodiment, an example was described in which the adjustment structure is provided with only one engagement piece 252 that can engage with the engagement groove 251. However, the adjustment structure may be provided with a number of engagement pieces 252 spaced apart in the circumferential direction R, equal to or less than the number of engagement grooves 251 spaced apart in the circumferential direction R.

[0101] (13) In the first embodiment described above, the connecting portion 13 was described as having a through hole 13A. However, the connecting portion 13 may be formed in the shape of a solid triangular prism without having such a through hole 13A. Also, in the second embodiment described above, the connecting portion 13 was described as having a rib portion 13B. However, the connecting portion 13 may be formed in the shape of a flat plate without having such a rib portion 13B.

[0102] (14) In the second embodiment described above, the fixed portion 11 had a reinforcing portion 14 and a guide portion 15, and the guide portion 15 was formed on the upper surface of the reinforcing portion 14. However, the fixed portion 11 may have only the reinforcing portion 14 and no guide portion 15. Alternatively, the guide portion 15 may be formed to rise directly from the fixed portion 11. In this case, the guide portion 15 can also function as a reinforcing portion.

[0103] (15) In each of the embodiments described above, the fixing device 100 is described as forming a workspace TP between a pair of holding parts 22 in the first position. However, the fixing device 100 may also have a structure in which, in the first position, the holding parts 22 are positioned at an oblique position in the upper Z2 direction relative to the fixed part 11, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. In this case, a workspace TP is formed to the side of the pair of holding parts 22 in the first position. The fixing device 100 illustrated in Figures 7 and 8 has a structure in which the fixed part 11 includes an annular member fixed to a fixing member 9 and a member that suspends the annular member from an inclined part 12. The inclined part 12 is connected to one end in the longitudinal direction X of a plate-shaped member that abuts parallel to the structure W. With this configuration, the workspace TP is not limited by the holding body 2, so the workspace TP is larger compared to the configuration in which the holding body 2 is positioned on the upper Z2 of the base 1.

[0104] (16) With regard to other configurations, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should be understood not to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, other embodiments modified without departing from the spirit of the invention are naturally included within the scope of the present invention. [Industrial applicability]

[0105] The technology disclosed herein can be used in a fastening device comprising a base fixed to a structure by a fixing member, and a holder that holds a long object on the base. [Explanation of symbols]

[0106] 1: Pedestal 2: Holding body 9: Fixing member 10: Long body 11: Fixed part 11L: Width Dimensions 12: Inclined part 13: Connection part 13P: Connection location 14: Reinforcement section 15: Guide Section 16: Anti-slip piece 21: Connected part 22: Holding part 22L: First width spacing (distance between a pair of holding parts in the first position) 22M: Second width spacing (distance between a pair of support parts in the second position) 22N: Holding end spacing (distance between a pair of holding ends in the second position) 223: Holding end 23: Receiving part 100: Fixture R: Circumferential direction TP: Workspace W: Structure

Claims

1. A fixing device comprising a base fixed to a structure by a fixing member, and a holder connected to the base and holding a long object, The holder is capable of changing between a first position in which a workspace for operating the fixing member is formed in the holder, and a second position in which the holder can receive the elongated body. A fixing device that changes from the first position to the second position in conjunction with fixing the base to the structure by the fixing member.

2. The base comprises a fixed portion that is fixed to the structure by the fixing member, an inclined portion that slopes toward the structure from the fixed portion, and a connecting portion that connects the holder and the inclined portion at the connection position while maintaining a constant relative orientation. The inclined portion changes its orientation such that, in the first orientation, as the fixing member is fixed to the structure and the fixed portion approaches the structure, the inclination angle with respect to the fixed portion decreases. The connection part moves its connection position in conjunction with the change in the orientation of the inclined part. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the inclination of the holder changes in conjunction with the movement of the connection position to achieve the second posture.

3. The holder has a pair of holding parts that hold a portion of the elongated body along the circumferential direction of the elongated body, At least one of the pair of holding portions has a receiving portion that extends beyond the connected portion connected to the connecting portion toward the other holding portion, The fixing device according to claim 2, wherein, from the second position, the receiving portion is pressed against the elongated body to be held, causing the holding portion to rotate in the circumferential direction around the connected portion, resulting in a third position in which the elongated body is held.

4. The base comprises a pair of inclined portions extending from the fixed portion to both sides, The fixing device according to claim 3, wherein one of the pair of inclined portions is connected to one of the pair of holding portions, and the other of the pair of holding portions is connected to the other of the pair of inclined portions.

5. The fixing device according to claim 4, wherein, in the first position, the distance between the pair of holding parts is greater than the width dimension of the part to be fixed.

6. In the second posture described above, The distance between the receiving portions of each of the pair of holding portions is smaller than the outer diameter of the elongated body. The fixing device according to claim 4, wherein the distance between the holding ends of each of the pair of holding parts on the side opposite to the receiving part is greater than the outer diameter of the elongated body.

Images