Small item holder

Abstract

To provide a portable accessory holder that does not have a complex structure. [Solution] The small item holder 100 comprises a fixing part 10 and a strap part 20. The fixing part 10 comprises a key ring 12 that passes through a loop part 21 (described later) located at the upper end of the strap part 20, and a carabiner 11 connected to the key ring 12. The strap part 20 comprises a loop part 21, a knot part 22, a first end 23, and a second end 24. By pushing the first end 23 upward, the size of the loop of the loop part 21 can be increased. Conversely, by pulling the first end 23 downward, the size of the loop of the loop part 21 can be decreased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a small item holder suitable for portability.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a holder for personal items, which includes a cord-like body that is generally annular and a switching mechanism for switching the length of the cord-like body. The cord-like body has a large-diameter portion and a small-diameter portion that are repeatedly continuous, and the large-diameter portion forms a spherical joint and is bent here. By switching the length of the cord-like body so that the annular portion of the cord-like body surrounds the object and the diameter of the annulus becomes shorter, the object can be held by the cord-like body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the holder for personal items described in Patent Document 1, the cord-like body has a complex shape in which a large-diameter portion and a small-diameter portion are repeatedly continuous. Further, the switching mechanism has first and second passages through which the cord-like body can pass, and a plate-like stopper that crosses the first and second passages. The stopper is formed with a first hole through which the large-diameter portion of the cord-like body can pass and a second hole through which only the small-diameter portion can pass. When the stopper slides, the cord-like body can move in the switching mechanism when the first and second passages and the first hole of the stopper coincide, and when the first and second passages and the second hole of the stopper coincide, the stopper engages with the large-diameter portion of the cord-like body to prevent the movement of the cord-like body. Thus, in the holder for personal items described in Patent Document 1, the switching mechanism for adjusting the length of the cord-like body also has a complex structure.

[0005] The objective of this invention is to provide technology for a portable accessory holder that does not have a complex structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to an aspect of the present invention, the strap portion is made up of a strip-shaped strap having a first end and a second end, The looped section and The strap portion includes a knot portion located below the loop portion, through which the first and second ends are inserted, The first and second ends are connected to the loop portion through the gap in the knot portion, A small object holder is provided, characterized in that when the first end moves toward the knot portion, the size of the loop portion becomes larger compared to when the first end moves toward the knot portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] With the above configuration, the size of the loop can be increased by moving the first end closer to the knot. This allows the object to be held to pass through the loop. Conversely, the size of the loop can be decreased by moving the first end away from the knot. This allows the object passed through the loop to be held by the loop. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the external appearance of the small part holder 100. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the state in which the diameter of the loop portion 21 is increased by pushing the first end 23 upward. [Figure 3]Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the diameter of the loop portion 21 is increased and the glove 200 is inserted into the loop portion 21. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the state in which the glove 200 is inserted into the loop portion 21, and the diameter of the loop portion 21 is reduced by pulling the first end 23 downward, thereby holding the glove 200 in place with the loop portion 21. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the temple 301 (arm of the sunglasses 300) of the sunglasses 300 is inserted into the knot 22. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the sunglasses 300 are held in place by the knot portion 22. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] A portable accessory holder 100 (hereinafter referred to as accessory holder 100) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 6. In the following description, the vertical direction and the left-right direction are defined as shown in Figures 1 to 6.

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the accessory holder 100 comprises a fixing part 10 and a strap part 20. The fixing part 10 comprises a key ring 12 that passes through a loop part 21 (described later) located at the upper end of the strap part 20, and a carabiner 11 connected to the key ring 12. Since the accessory holder 100 of this embodiment is equipped with a fixing part 10, the accessory holder 100 can be fixed to a bag, backpack, etc. using the carabiner 11. This helps to prevent the loss of the accessory holder 100.

[0011] The strap portion 20 is formed by creating a knot in a flexible, elongated strip-shaped member. As shown in Figure 1, it comprises a loop portion 21, a knot portion 22, a first end 23, and a second end 24. The first end 23 and the second end 24 are the ends of the strip-shaped member that constitutes the strap portion 20. For example, leather, cloth, silicone resin, vinyl resin, etc., can be used as the material for the strap portion 20. In the following description, it will be assumed that the strap portion 20 is formed from a strip-shaped leather strap.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, a knot portion 22, which is the knot of the leather strap, is provided approximately in the center of the strap portion 20 in the vertical direction. A gap (not shown) is formed in the knot portion 22 for inserting the first end 23 and the second end 24. The first end 23 and the second end 24 extend below the knot portion 22, passing through the gap in the knot portion 22. Above the knot portion 22, a loop portion 21 is provided, in which the leather strap forms a loop. As shown in Figure 1, the first end 23 extends downward from the knot portion 22 parallel to the vertical direction. In contrast, the second end 24 extends diagonally downward to the right from the knot portion 22. In other words, the first end 23, which passes through the gap in the knot portion 22, and the second end 24, which also passes through the gap in the knot portion 22, intersect at an acute angle in the knot portion 22. As a result, as shown in Figure 1, the entire strap portion 20 has a shape like the letter R. Furthermore, the statement that the first end 23 and the second end 24 intersect at an acute angle in the knot portion 22 means that part or all of the overlapping portion where the first end 23 and the second end 24 intersect overlaps with the knot portion 22.

[0013] In this embodiment, the first end 23 and the knot portion 22 are not fixed together. Therefore, the first end 23 can be pulled downwards or pushed upwards. As shown in Figure 2, the size of the loop portion 21 can be increased by pushing the first end 23 upwards. Conversely, the size of the loop portion 21 can be decreased by pulling the first end 23 downwards. In this invention, the second end 24 does not necessarily have to be fixed to the knot portion 22, but it is preferable that the second end 24 is fixed to the knot portion 22. For example, the second end 24 can be fixed to the knot portion 22 by fixing the second end 24 and the knot portion 22 together with an adhesive at the overlapping portion. In this case, the second end 24 is prevented from coming off the knot portion 22, making it less likely for the knot portion 22 to come undone.

[0014] From the state shown in Figure 1, by pushing the first end 23 upward to enlarge the size of the loop portion 21, the object to be held can be passed through the loop portion 21. For example, as shown in Figure 3, by pushing the first end 23 upward, the glove 200 can be passed through the loop portion 21, which has become larger than in the state shown in Figure 1. Then, as shown in Figure 4, by pulling the first end 23 downward to reduce the size of the loop portion 21, the glove 200 that has been passed through the loop portion 21 can be held by the loop portion 21. Since both gloves 200 can be held together, it is possible to prevent the loss of only one glove 200.

[0015] Furthermore, the loop portion 21 is not limited to holding gloves 200. For example, it can hold small items such as handkerchiefs, hand towels, scarves, and masks.

[0016] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the present invention, the accessory holder 100 is not necessarily limited to holding an accessory by the loop of the loop portion 21. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, by inserting the temple 301 of the sunglasses 300 into the knot portion 22 from above, the sunglasses 300 can be held as shown in FIG. 6. Further, the accessories that can be held at the knot portion 22 are not limited to the sunglasses 300, and appropriate accessories having a rod-shaped portion can be held. For example, a ballpoint pen, reading glasses, etc. can be held.

[0017] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the knot portion 22 was formed by making a knot in one long belt-shaped strap. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the knot portion 22 may be formed by one strap, and the loop portion 21, the first end 23, and the second end 24 may be formed by another strap. In this case, the strap extends upward from the first end 23 through the knot portion 22 to form the loop portion 21, and further extends downward from the loop portion 21 through the knot portion 22 to reach the second end 24. Similar to the above-described embodiment, the first end 23 is not fixed to the knot portion 22, and the second end 24 is fixed to the knot portion 22. Thereby, by pushing up the first end 23 upward, the size of the loop of the loop portion 21 can be increased, and by pulling the first end 23 downward, the size of the loop of the loop portion 21 can be decreased. Also in this case, it is preferable that the second end 24 is fixed to the knot portion 22. When the second end 24 is fixed to the knot portion 22, there is no possibility that the strap constituting the knot portion 22 and the other strap constituting the loop portion 21, the first end 23, and the second end 24 are separated.

[0018] In the present invention, the fixing portion 10 of the accessory holder 100 does not necessarily have to include the carabiner 11. For example, instead of the carabiner 11, a snap hook, a key ring, a snap fastener, etc. can be used. Also, the accessory holder 100 does not necessarily have to include the fixing portion 10.

[0019] Also, in the small item holder 100 according to the present invention as described above, the first end 23 and the second end 24 intersect at an acute angle at the knot portion 22. As a result, the small item holder 100 has a shape like the letter R as a whole. By utilizing this, as described below, the small item holder 100 can be given a special use that goes beyond the use as a mere holder for holding small items.

[0020] It is known that a mark having a predetermined shape is given a special meaning and utilized as a symbol for various activities and campaigns. For example, a mark of a red-colored wing or a red-colored wing is used as a symbol for a joint fundraising (Red Wing Joint Fundraising) conducted at the prefectural level. Also, the Pink Ribbon Campaign is known as a worldwide enlightenment campaign aimed at promoting correct knowledge of breast cancer, early medical examinations, and patient support. As a symbol of the Pink Ribbon Campaign, a design in which a pink ribbon is formed in a circular shape (loop shape), crossed at the top, and the left and right ends are drooped downward is known. And people who support the Pink Ribbon Campaign wear goods with the Pink Ribbon mark or utilize it as a logo mark.

[0021] Since the small item holder 100 of the present embodiment has a unique shape like the letter R as a whole, this small item holder 100 can be utilized as a symbol for some activity or campaign. For example, the small item holder 100 can be utilized as a symbol for a suicide prevention campaign or a movement to support the families of those who have committed suicide. In this case, individuals or groups who support the suicide prevention campaign or the movement to support the families of those who have committed suicide can purchase and wear the small item holder 100 to show that they support these activities.

Explanation of Signs

[0022] 10 Fixing part 11 Carabiner 12 Key ring 20 Strap section 21 Loop section 22 knot section 23 1st end 24 2nd end 100 Small Item Holder 200 gloves 300 Sunglasses 301 Temple

Claims

1. A strap portion consisting of a strip-shaped strap having a first end and a second end, The loop-shaped section, The strap portion includes a knot portion located below the loop portion, with a gap formed for inserting the first end and the second end, The first and second ends are connected to the loop portion through the gap in the knot portion, A small object holder characterized in that when the first end moves toward the knot portion, the size of the loop portion becomes larger compared to when the first end moves toward the knot portion.

2. The small object holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the second end is fixed to the knot portion.

3. The small part holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first end and the second end intersect at an acute angle at the knot portion.

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