Tape holder

Abstract

To provide a tape holder that is attached to a worker's waist belt or the like and detachably holds one or a plurality of tapes, capable of being used for a long period of time and having low running costs. [Solution] The tape holder 1 is mainly composed of a main body 4, which is a longitudinal body bent so that both ends 41, 42 face each other with a predetermined gap between them, and functions as a holder by inserting and hooking the tape between the ends 41, 42. An elastic member 5 that allows and restricts the tape from moving in and out is provided at the end 41 in a replaceable manner via a connecting member 6. Therefore, when the elastic member 5 wears out due to repeated elastic deformation, it can be replaced with a new one or repaired. This makes it possible to realize a tape holder that can be used for a long period of time and has low running costs.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a device that can hold one or more rolls of tape, such as vinyl tape used in electrical work, etc., and hang it from a worker's waist belt, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] A typical prior art of the above-mentioned tape holder is shown in Patent Document 1. According to this prior art, the main body is a frame body having a roughly oval shape, and the side of the main body facing the operator is cut out in a predetermined area near the center to form a gap. Then, a coil spring is extended from both the upper and lower ends of the main body as an elastic member into the gap, and the butted parts of the coil spring form an entrance and exit for the tape, preventing the taken-in tape from falling out. This makes it easy to insert and remove the tape, and by shifting the multiple rolls of tape held laterally inside the main body, any tape can be easily attached and detached. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-68387 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The tape holder as described above can contribute to improving the workability of construction work and the like. However, the elastic member is used to make it easy to insert and remove any tape, and this elastic member is subjected to a large load when inserting and removing the tape. As a result, the tape holder may become creased (it may bend in a specific direction and not return to its original shape) or may break. The lifespan of the tape holder due to wear and tear of such elastic members is at most about one month, which is significantly different from the several years of a waist belt.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a tape holder which can be used for a long period of time and has low running costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tape holder of the present invention is a tape holder that is worn by a worker and removably holds one or more tapes, and is characterized in that it includes a main body having a longitudinal body whose both ends are bent so that they face each other with a predetermined gap, an elastic member attached to the end of the main body and which elastically deforms to allow the tape to be inserted and removed through the gap and restores to close the gap and hold the tape in the main body, and a connecting member that allows the elastic member to be replaced with respect to the main body.

[0007] According to the above configuration, in a tape holder that is attached directly to a worker's waist belt, etc., or indirectly via another tool holder, etc., and holds one or more tapes in a freely attachable and detachable manner, the main part of the tape holder is constituted by a main body made of a bent metal pipe, etc., having a predetermined gap between both opposing ends, i.e., a frame body with a portion cut out, etc., and the function as a holder is realized by inserting and hooking a tape into this main body through the gap.

[0008] The gap is provided on the side of the main body opposite the worker, i.e., far from the waist belt, and an elastic member that allows and restricts the insertion and removal of the tape is provided at the end of the main body that forms the gap. The elastic member allows the tape to be inserted and removed by elastic deformation, and closes the gap and holds the tape in the main body (prevents it from slipping out) by restoring its original shape. What is noteworthy is that this elastic member is connected to the end of the main body by a connecting member, making it replaceable.

[0009] Therefore, when the elastic member becomes worn due to repeated elastic deformation, the elastic member can be replaced with a new one or repaired, thereby realizing a tape holder that can be used for a long period of time and has low running costs.

[0010] In addition, in the tape holder of the present invention, the main body is attached to the worker's waist belt in an upright position, and comprises a rear member on the worker's side, a lower member protruding outward from the lower end of the rear member, a front member extending upward from the tip of the lower member, and an upper member extending from the upper end of the rear member toward the upper end of the front member, the elastic member is replaceably attached to the tip of the upper member by the connecting member, and the front member comprises a guide member extending diagonally upward and forward from the upper end opposite the tip of the elastic member.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the main body, which is made of the bent metal pipe or the like, is attached to the waist belt of the worker in an upright state, so that the tape holder can be attached without taking up space in the longitudinal direction of the waist belt, i.e., in the direction of the worker's waist. The main body is configured with a rear member extending vertically on the worker's side, a lower member protruding outward from the lower end of the rear member, a front member extending upward from the tip of the lower member, and an upper member extending from the upper end of the rear member to the upper end of the front member. The elastic member is replaceably provided at the tip of the upper member, which is one end of the main body that forms the gap, by the connecting member. On the other hand, the upper end of the front member, which is the other end of the main body that forms the gap, faces the tip of the elastic member, and further extends diagonally upward from this upper end with a guide member.

[0012] Therefore, the guide member opens obliquely upward and forward, and the inner peripheral surface of the guide member catches and guides the side surface of the tape, so that the operator can easily hook the tape.

[0013] Furthermore, in the tape holder of the present invention, the main body is formed by bending a metal pipe, the tip of the guide member is closed into a hemispherical shape to guide the inner surface from the side of the tape, the upper member has an internal thread engraved from its tip into the inner surface of the cylinder, and a pin with an external thread engraved to screw into the internal thread of the upper member is fixed to the base end of the elastic member as the connecting member.

[0014] According to the above configuration, the main body is formed by bending a hollow metal pipe, so that when attaching the elastic member, an internal thread is engraved on the inner peripheral surface of the metal pipe from the tip of the upper member, and an external thread of a pin is screwed into the internal thread, and the pin is fixed to the base end of the elastic member as the connecting member. In this way, the elastic member can be easily attached and detached to the main body by simply threading the metal pipe. Meanwhile, the tip of the guide member in the hollow metal pipe constituting the main body is closed into a hemispherical shape by heat melting or brazing, so that the inner peripheral surface can be smoothly guided from the side of the tape.

[0015] In addition, in the tape holder of the present invention, the elastic member comprises a coil spring, the pin is fitted into the base end of the coil spring, and the tip opposite the upper end of the front member has a hemispherical head.

[0016] According to the above-mentioned configuration, a simple coil spring is used as the elastic member that opens and closes the gap by elastic deformation and restoration. A pin serving as the connecting member is fitted into the base end of the coil spring, and a hemispherical head is formed at the tip facing the upper end of the front member by thermal melting, brazing, or the like. This head therefore makes it possible to smoothly guide the side surface from the outer peripheral surface of the tape.

[0017] Furthermore, the tape holder of the present invention further comprises a receiving member through which the worker's waist belt is passed, and a connecting piece that is provided on the worker side of the rear member and fits into the receiving member, and is characterized in that the tape holder can be attached and detached to the worker by fitting the connecting piece into and out of the receiving member.

[0018] According to the above configuration, the waist belt of the worker is not directly passed through the rear member of the main body on the worker side, but a receiving member through which the waist belt passes is provided, and a connecting piece that fits into the receiving member is provided on the worker side of the rear member. Then, the connecting piece can be fitted into and removed from the receiving member to allow attachment and detachment to the worker.

[0019] Therefore, when the tape holder is not required, the worker can remove it and attach another holder to the vacant receiving member, thereby making effective use of the hanging space around the waist belt. Effect of the Invention

[0020] As described above, the tape holder of the present invention is a tape holder that is attached to a worker's waist belt or the like and removably holds one or more tapes.The main part of the tape holder is composed of a main body consisting of a longitudinal body bent at both ends so that they face each other with a predetermined gap between them, and the tape is inserted into this main body through the gap and hooked onto it to function as a holder.An elastic member that allows and regulates the insertion and removal of the tape is provided at the end of the main body that forms the gap, and is replaceable by a connecting member.

[0021] Therefore, when the elastic member becomes worn due to repeated elastic deformation, the elastic member can be replaced with a new one or repaired, thereby realizing a tape holder that can be used for a long period of time and has low running costs. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is a front perspective view of a tape holder according to one embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the tape holder. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tape holder as seen from the rear. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tape holder is used. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the tape holder in use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a tape holder 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the tape holder 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view of the tape holder 1 as seen from the rear, Figure 4 is a side view of the tape holder 1, Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the tape holder 1 in use, and Figure 6 is a side view showing the tape holder 1 in use.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 5, the tape holder 1 of this embodiment is attached to the waist belt 2 of a worker and detachably holds one or more (three rolls in FIG. 5) tapes 31, 32, 33 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as reference numeral 3). In the example of FIG. 5, the tape 3 is a so-called electrical tape made of polyvinyl chloride used in electrical work. Therefore, the tape width is, for example, 19 mm. In electrical work, a single-phase three-wire pull-in is used, and the wiring is color-coded in three colors, red, white, and black, and the tape 3 is used in addition to the three colors, such as yellow and gray. In addition to electrical tape, a tape for bundling the wiring of an air conditioner may also be used in electrical work, and in that case, the tape width is, for example, 50 mm. The use of the tape holder 1 of this embodiment is not limited to use in such electrical work, and it can also be applied to, for example, masking tape for painting. In the example of FIG. 4, the tape holder 1 is directly attached to the waist belt 2, but it may also be attached indirectly via another tool holder or the like.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 5, the tape holder 1 of this embodiment is configured to include a main body 4, an elastic member 5, a connecting member 6, a base 7, and a receiving member 8. The main body 4 constituting the main part of this tape holder 1 is made of a bent metal pipe that is a longitudinal body, and is a frame having a pair of ends 41, 42 facing each other with a predetermined gap on the side opposite to the worker, i.e., the side farther from the waist belt 2. The gap between the ends 41, 42 serves as an entrance / exit for the tape 3, and the tape holder 1 can function as a tape holder as shown in FIG. 5 by inserting and hooking the tape 3 into the main body 4 through this gap, as shown in FIG. 6. In addition, any one of the multiple rolls of tape 3 can be taken out by shifting the tape holder 1 laterally (moving it in an approximately vertical direction) from the state shown in FIG. 5.

[0026] An elastic member 5 that allows and restricts the movement of the tape 3 is attached to one end 41. The elastic member 5 elastically deforms as shown in Fig. 6 to open the space between the ends 41, 42 and allow the tape 3 to be moved in and out, and restores to its original shape as shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 5 to close the space between the ends 41, 42 and hold the tape 3 on the main body 4 (preventing it from slipping out). It should be noted that the elastic member 5 is detachable and replaceable between the end 41 by a connecting member 6.

[0027] Therefore, even if the elastic member 5 becomes bent or breaks due to repeated elastic deformation as shown in Figure 6, and Figures 1, 3, and 5, it is possible to replace the elastic member 5 with a new one or repair it. This makes it possible to realize a tape holder 1 that can be used for a long period of time and has low running costs.

[0028] In the tape holder 1 of this embodiment, the main body 4 is attached to the waist belt 2 of the worker in an upright state as shown in Fig. 5. Therefore, the tape holder 1 can be attached without taking up space in the longitudinal direction of the waist belt 2, i.e., in the waist direction of the worker. The main body 4 is composed of a rear member 43, a lower member 44, a front member 45, and an upper member 46.

[0029] The rear member 43 is disposed on the side of the worker (waist belt 2) so as to extend in the vertical direction. The lower member 44 is formed so as to protrude outward from the lower end 431 of the rear member 43. The front member 45 is formed so as to extend upward from the tip 441 of the lower member 44, and its upper end 451 becomes the end portion 42. The upper member 46 extends from the upper end 432 of the rear member 43 toward the upper end 451 of the front member 45, and its tip 461 becomes the end portion 41. The elastic member 5 is detachably provided on the tip 461 of the upper member 46 by the connecting member 6. On the other hand, the front member 45 includes a guide member 47 which extends further forward and upwardly from the upper end 451 opposite to the tip 51 of the elastic member 5.

[0030] Therefore, since the guide member 47 is open obliquely upward toward the front, as shown by the tape 32 in FIG. 6, the side surface 321 of the tape 32 and the inner peripheral surface 322 of the tape 32 are caught on the guide member 47 and guided, so that the worker can easily hook the tape 32. In addition, since the main body 4 is formed by bending a metal pipe as described above, the tip of the guide member 47 is formed into a semispherical head 471 by hot melting, brazing, or the like. Therefore, the head 471 can smoothly guide the side surface 321 of the tape 32 and the inner peripheral surface 322 of the tape 32. In this embodiment, the lower member 44 is formed horizontally and the upper member 46 is formed to extend obliquely downward, but both may be formed in a semicircular arc shape as in Patent Document 1, or the upper member 46 may be composed of a part that extends horizontally toward the front and a part that hangs downward from the tip of the horizontal part. However, it is easier to hook the tape 3 on the guide member 47 when the upper member 46 extends obliquely downward as in this embodiment. That is, the upper member 46 and the outer surface of the elastic member 5 guide the side surface 321 from the outer peripheral surface 323 of the tape 32 , and the worker can easily bring the side surface 321 of the tape 32 into contact with the guide member 47 .

[0031] Furthermore, in the tape holder 1 of this embodiment, the main body 4 is made of a frame obtained by bending a metal pipe as described above, so that, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper member 46 has an inner thread 462 engraved on the inner circumferential surface of the metal pipe from its tip 461 (end 41), and a pin serving as the connecting member 6 is screwed into this inner thread 462 to detachably connect the elastic member 5. In this embodiment, the elastic member 5 is made of a coil spring. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the connecting member 6 is configured to include a first shaft portion 61 having an outer thread engraved thereon that fits into the upper member 46 and screws into the inner thread 462, a flange portion 62 connected to the first shaft portion 61, having a larger diameter than the first shaft portion 61 and abutting against the end 41, and a second shaft portion 63 connected to the flange portion 62 and fitting into the base end 52 of the elastic member 5. The base end 52 of the elastic member 5 and the connecting member 6 can be joined (fixed) by, for example, welding or brazing the base end 52 to the flange portion 62 and / or the second shaft portion 63. Therefore, when attaching the elastic member 5 to the main body 4, the elastic member 5 can be easily attached and detached to the main body 4 simply by threading a metal pipe.

[0032] Furthermore, in the tape holder 1 of this embodiment, the elastic member 5 is made of a coil spring as described above, with the second shaft portion 63 of the connecting member 6 fitted into the base end 52, and the pin 53 fitted into the tip 51 facing the upper end 451 (end portion) of the front member 45. The pin 53 has a hemispherical head 531 and a shaft portion 532 that fits into the tip 51 of the elastic member 5. The shaft portion 532 and / or the head 531 can be joined (fixed) to the tip 51 of the elastic member 5 by welding, brazing, or the like.

[0033] Therefore, a simple coil spring can be used as the elastic member 5 that opens and closes the space between the ends 41, 42 by elastically deforming and restoring, and the tip 51 of this coil spring is the head 531 of the pin 53, which can smoothly guide the side surface 321 from the outer peripheral surface 323 of the tape 32.

[0034] The tape holder 1 configured as described above may be attached directly to the waist belt 2 of the worker, but in this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 5, a connecting piece 7 is provided on the main body 4 side and a receiving member 8 is provided on the waist belt 2 side. The receiving member 8 is configured to include a hanging part 81 through which the waist belt 2 passes, and a hanging part 82 that suspends the main body 4 from the connecting piece 7. Note that, although the hanging part 81 is a cylinder or a frame body formed with a slit 811 through which the waist belt 2 passes, it may also be a locking piece that is simply inserted into the inside of the waist belt 2 from above.

[0035] The connecting piece 7 is configured with a base 71 provided on the worker (waist belt 2) side of the rear member 43, and a plug 72 protruding from the back side of the base 71. The plug 72 is configured with a narrow portion 721 on the base 71 side and a widened flange portion 722 on the worker (waist belt 2) side. Therefore, by fitting / removing the plug 72 of the connecting piece 7 into / from the slot 821 of the hanging portion 82 of the receiving member 8, the tape holder 1 can be attached / detached to the worker. This allows the worker to remove the tape holder 1 when it is not needed and attach another holder to the vacant receiving member 8, thereby making effective use of the hanging space around the waist belt 2.

[0036] The rear member 43 of the main body 4 and the base 71 of the connecting piece 7 are both made of stainless steel, and are therefore brazed with solder 73 as shown in Figures 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6. In this embodiment, openings 711, 712 penetrating the base 71 are formed above and below the brazed portion with solder 73, and portions 433, 434 of the rear member 43 exposed from the openings 711, 712 are welded by melting the peripheral portion 435 of the openings 711, 712 as shown in Figure 3. In this way, the bonding strength between the rear member 43 of the main body 4 and the base 71 of the connecting piece 7 is increased.

[0037] In the above embodiment, the elastic member 5 is provided only from the upper end 41 of both ends 41, 42 of the main body 4, but the guide member 47 may be eliminated and the elastic member 5 may also be provided from the lower end 42 and butted together as in Patent Document 1. The main body 4 does not have to be a bent metal pipe as described above, but may be a bent metal rod or cast product, with a hole drilled from the end 41 and an internal thread 462 formed using a tap. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 1 tape holder 2 Waist Belt 31, 32, 33 Tape 321 Side 322 Inner surface 323 Outer surface 4. Main unit 41,42 End 43 Rear member 433,434 parts 435 locations 44 Lower member 45 Front member 451 Upper end 46 Upper member 461 Tip 462 Internal Thread 47 Guiding member 471 Head 5 Elastic member 51 Tip 52 Proximal end 53 Pin 531 Head 532 Shaft 6 Connecting members 61 First shaft 62 Flange part 63 Second shaft 7 Connecting piece 71 Foundation 711,712 aperture 72 Plug 721 Narrow section 722 Flange part 73 Row 8 Supporting member 81 Hanging part 82 Hanging part 811 Slit

Claims

1. A tape holder that is worn by an operator and removably holds one or more tapes, a main body having both ends bent to face each other with a predetermined gap therebetween; an elastic member attached to an end of the main body, elastically deforming to allow the tape to be inserted and removed through the gap, and restoring to its original shape to close the gap and hold the tape in the main body; A tape holder comprising: a connecting member for connecting the elastic member to the main body so that the elastic member can be replaced.

2. The body includes: The main body is attached to the waist belt of the worker in an upright state, The operator-side rear member; a lower member protruding outward from a lower end of the rear member; A front member extending upward from a tip of the lower member; an upper member extending from an upper end of the rear member toward an upper end of the front member; The elastic member is provided at a tip of the upper member so as to be replaceable by the connecting member, 2. The tape holder according to claim 1, wherein the front member further includes a guide member extending obliquely upward and forward from the upper end opposite to the tip of the elastic member.

3. The main body is formed by bending a metal pipe, The tip of the guide member is closed in a semi-spherical shape to guide the inner peripheral surface of the tape from the side surface, The upper member has an internal thread formed from a tip thereof to an inner peripheral surface of the metal pipe, 3. The tape holder according to claim 2, wherein a pin having an external thread that screws into the internal thread of the upper member is fixed to the base end of the elastic member as the connecting member.

4. The elastic member is a coil spring, 4. The tape holder according to claim 3, wherein the coil spring has a base end into which the pin is fitted, and a tip end thereof opposed to the upper end of the front member has a semi-spherical head.

5. A receiving member through which the worker's waist belt is passed; a connecting piece provided on the operator side of the rear member and fitted into the receiving member, 5. The tape holder according to claim 2, wherein the tape holder can be attached to and detached from the worker by fitting / detaching the connecting piece into / from the receiving member.

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