Cable tie holder

Abstract

To provide a tying band holder that can be conveniently held and operated by the user with one hand.SOLUTION: A tying band holder 100 has: a first body 10; a second body 20; and at least one compression spring. The first body has: a chamber; a first through-hole 12; and a side opening 14. The second body is slidably connected to the first body, is partially inserted into the chamber through the side opening, and has a second through-hole 22 and a positioning block that selectively contacts the first body. At least one compression spring is positioned between the first body and the second body in the chamber and pushes the second body toward the side opening, thereby separating the second body from the first body. When the second body is moved toward the first body, the first through-hole and the second through-hole communicate to form an insertion hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder for holding a bundle of cable ties, and more particularly to a portable cable tie holder that can itself clamp a bundle of cable ties. [Background technology]

[0002] A cable tie holder is a device for holding a bundle of cable ties, allowing a user to conveniently carry multiple cable ties.

[0003] 8 and 9, the conventional cable tie holder 90 substantially includes a holder body 91, a lever 92, and a torsion spring. The holder body 91 has a first housing 911, a second housing 913 connected to the first housing 911, and a through hole 912 formed through the first housing 911 and the second housing 913. The lever 92 is pivotally attached to the holder body 91, is located between the first housing 911 and the second housing 913, extends across the through hole 912, and has an end 922 extending from the holder body 91. The torsion spring is attached between the holder body 91 and the lever 92, and by pressing the lever 92, the bundle of cable ties 80 inserted into the through hole 912 of the holder body 91 is tightly tightened. The cable ties 80 held by the conventional cable tie holder 90 can be pulled out one by one. After the cable ties 80 are pulled out one by one, the lever 92 is pushed by the torsion spring to fix the remaining cable ties 80.

[0004] However, the conventional cable tie holder 90 has the following disadvantages.

[0005] 1. While inserting a bundle of cable ties 80 into a conventional cable tie holder 90, the user needs to continue to press the end 922 of the lever 92. It is not easy to hold a bundle of cable ties 80 in one hand while holding the holder body 91 with the other hand and pressing the lever 92.

[0006] 2. When the lever 92 is pushed by the torsion spring and pivots to hold the bundle of cable ties 80 tight, an uneven force is applied to the clamping of the bundle of cable ties 80. Cable ties 80 in different positions may not receive a uniform clamping force. After the cable ties 80 are pulled out one by one, the gaps formed between the remaining cable ties 80 may not be reduced evenly.

[0007] 3. Since the lever 92 is large and is supported only by a pivot boss attached between the first housing 911 and the second housing 913, the lever 92 is unstable, easily deformed, and easily vibrates relative to the holder body 91.

[0008] 4. A large slot 914 is formed between the first housing 911 and the second housing 913 to push the end 922 of the lever 92 extending from the holder body 91 to pivot it relative to the holder body 91. However, since only a part of the slot 914 formed between the first housing 911 and the second housing 913 is supported by the lever 92, the holder body 91 is easily deformed, and the lever 92 may not slide smoothly along the slot 914. If an impact is applied to the holder body 91 at the edge where the holder body 91 is not supported by the lever 92, the holder body 91 may be easily damaged. In addition, foreign matter and dust may easily enter the slot 914, which may hinder the movement of the lever 92.

[0009] To overcome the above disadvantages, the present invention provides a cable tie holder that reduces or prevents the above-mentioned problems. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0485377 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a cable tie holder that can be conveniently held and operated by a user with one hand, which is stable and tightly holds a bundle of cable ties with balanced force. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, the cable tie holder according to the present invention includes a first body, a second body, and at least one compression spring. The first body has a chamber formed therein, a first through hole formed through the front and rear of the first body and communicating with the chamber, and a side opening formed at an end of the first body and communicating with the chamber. The second body is slidably connected to the first body and is partially inserted into the chamber of the first body through the side opening of the first body. The second body has a second through hole formed through the front and rear of the second body, and a positioning block formed on the second body, which selectively abuts against the first body to restrain the second body and prevent the first body and the second body from being separated from each other. At least one compression spring is disposed between the first body and the second body in the chamber of the first body, and pushes the second body toward the side opening of the first body, thereby moving the second body away from the first body. When the second body is moved toward the first body, the first through hole of the first body and the second through hole of the second body communicate with each other to form an insertion hole.

[0013] Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cable tie holder according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view in partial section of the cable tie holder of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cable tie holder of FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a front cross-sectional view of the cable tie holder of FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cable tie holder of FIG. 1 in operation, showing how the cable tie holder is pushed open. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an operational perspective view of the cable tie holder of FIG. 1, illustrating how a bundle of cable ties is held by the cable tie holder. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cable tie holder of FIG. 1 in operation, showing how the cable ties held by the cable tie holder are pulled out one by one. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional cable tie holder in operation, showing how a bundle of cable ties is held by the conventional cable tie holder. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the conventional cable tie holder of FIG. 8 in operation, showing how the cable ties are pulled out one by one. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] 1 to 5, a cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention is configured to hold a bundle of cable ties and comprises a first body 10, a second body 20 and at least one compression spring 30.

[0016] The first body 10 has a chamber formed within the first body 10, a first through hole 12 formed penetrating the front and rear of the first body 10 and communicating with the chamber, and a side opening 14 formed at the lower end of the first body 10 and communicating with the chamber.

[0017] The second body 20 is slidably connected to the first body 10 and partially inserted into the chamber of the first body 10 through the side opening 14, and has a second through hole 22 formed through the front and rear of the second body 20, and a positioning block 23 formed on the second body 20 which selectively abuts against the first body 10 to restrain the second body 20 and prevent the first body 10 and the second body 20 from separating from each other.

[0018] Preferably, the second body 20 has two positioning blocks 23 protruding from the front and rear of the second body 20, respectively, and positioned within the first through hole 12 near the top of the second body 20 and selectively abutting the edge of the first through hole 12.

[0019] At least one compression spring 30 is disposed between the first body 10 and the second body 20, and is disposed in a chamber of the first body 10, and pushes the second body 20 toward the side opening 14 of the first body 10, thereby moving the second body 20 away from the first body 10. Preferably, the at least one compression spring 30 includes two compression springs 30 disposed on the left and right sides of the chamber of the first body 10, respectively.

[0020] 5, when the second body 20 is moved toward the first body 10, the first through hole 12 of the first body 10 and the second through hole 22 of the second body 20 communicate with each other to form an insertion hole for storing a cable tie. When the first body 10 and the second body 20 are pushed into each other, the first through hole 12 and the second through hole 22 partially or completely overlap and communicate with each other to form an insertion hole between the edges of the first through hole 12 and the second through hole 22.

[0021] Additionally, the cable tie holder 100 may include a hanging portion 15 having a hanging hole formed in the first body 10 or the second body 20, allowing the cable tie holder 100 to be hung or tied to an object for carrying.

[0022] 5 and 6, in order to insert a bundle of cable ties 80 into the cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention, the user may open the insertion hole with one hand by pushing the first body 10 and the second body 20 against each other, or the user may hold the cable tie 80 with the other hand and insert it into the insertion hole. Then, by releasing the first body 10 and the second body 20, the second body 20 and the first body 10 are pushed back against each other by at least one compression spring 30, the gap between the cable ties 80 inserted into the insertion hole is reduced, and the cable tie 80 is tightly clamped between the edge of the first through hole 12 of the first body 10 and the edge of the second through hole 22 of the second body 20.

[0023] 6 and 7, after the cable ties 80 held by the cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention are pulled out one by one, the first body 10 and the second body 20 are pushed back against each other, the gaps formed between the remaining cable ties 80 in the insertion holes are reduced, and the remaining cable ties 80 are tightly fastened. Thus, the cable ties 80 in the insertion holes of the cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention are automatically fixed. The cable tie holder 100 fastens the cable ties 80 accordingly by itself.

[0024] With the above-described configuration, the cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention has the following advantages.

[0025] 1. By pushing the first body 10 and the second body 20 together, a user can conveniently use one hand to open the insertion hole for inserting the cable tie 80. This improves the operability of the cable tie holder 100 according to the present invention.

[0026] 2. At least one compression spring 30 pushes the first body 10 and the second body 20 back against each other, clamping the cable tie 80 between the first body 10 and the second body 20. The movement of the second body 20 relative to the first body 10 is stable and uniform, so that the cable tie 80 can be tightly clamped with a uniform clamping force. After the cable ties 80 are pulled out one by one, the gaps formed between the remaining cable ties 80 can be evenly reduced.

[0027] 3. The second body 20 is formed in a ring shape, and is highly rigid, stable, and difficult to deform. When the second body 20 is brought close to or away from the first body 10 through the side opening 14, the side opening 14 of the first body 10 is always supported by the second body 20, improving the rigidity of the first body 10. Even if an impact is applied to the first body 10 at the edge close to the side opening 14, the first body 10 is not easily damaged because the first body 10 is supported by the second body 20 disposed inside. In addition, since the side opening 14 is closed by the second body 20 without contacting the chamber of the first body 10 or the external environment, there is no risk of foreign matter directly entering through the side opening 14 and interfering with the movement of the second body 20.

[0028] Although many of the characteristics and advantages of the present invention have been described above, together with details of the construction and characteristics of the present invention, the disclosure is merely illustrative, and changes may be made in the details, particularly with regard to the shape, size and arrangement of the parts, within the principles of the invention and within the broad and general meaning of the terms expressing the appended claims.

Claims

[Claim 1] A cable tie holder configured to hold a bundle of cable ties, comprising: A first body; a second body slidably connected to the first body; a compression spring disposed between the first body and the second body; The first body comprises: a chamber formed within the first body; a first through hole formed through the first body from front to rear and communicating with the chamber; a side opening formed at an end of the first body and communicating with the chamber; the second body is partially inserted into the chamber of the first body through the side opening of the first body; The second body, a second through hole formed penetrating the second body from front to rear; a positioning block formed on the second body, the positioning block selectively abutting against the first body to restrain the second body and prevent the first body and the second body from being separated from each other; the first through hole has a first straight edge on a side connected to the second body; the second through hole has a second straight edge on a side connected to the first body; The two compression springs are arranged in the chamber of the first body and spaced apart from each other in a radial direction of the first through hole, and the second body is pushed toward the side opening of the first body to separate the second body from the first body; A cable tie holder in which, when the second body is moved toward the first body, the first through hole of the first body and the second through hole of the second body communicate with each other to form an insertion hole.

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