Spring Holder

Abstract

To provide a spring holder which allows an operator to perform a work while carrying a plurality of waveform springs, and easily take out the waveform springs one by one.SOLUTION: Means for solving the problem is a spring holder 1 capable of holding a plurality of waveform springs 11 comprising: a proximal part 2; and at least two hooks 3 whose base ends are connected to the proximal part 2, and which can be hooked on different crests 11a of the waveform spring 11 from below. Then, the spring holder 1, by being attached to a clothing 20 of an operator, allows the operator to perform a work while carrying the plurality of waveform springs 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a spring holder.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, a vinyl house includes arch pipes arranged side by side in the depth direction, a framework composed of a plurality of frame members having grooves that are arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval along the depth direction between the arch pipes and have an opening width narrower than the width of the bottom, and a sheet fixed using the frame members to cover the framework. And, to fix the sheet to the frame member, with the sheet inserted into the groove of each frame member, a corrugated spring is inserted from above the sheet, and the sheet is pressed by the elastic force of the corrugated spring, whereby the sheet is fixed to each frame member (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition, for the frame member, two corrugated springs for fixing two sheets respectively may be inserted to stretch the sheets on the roof surface and the gable surface or side surface of the vinyl house, or a corrugated spring for fixing an insect net may be inserted.

[0004] Therefore, a large number of corrugated springs are used in the assembly of the vinyl house.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Here, since the corrugated spring is a long member having a wave-shaped wire in which peaks and valleys are alternately continuous and has a length of about 2 m, it is difficult for an operator assembling the vinyl house to carry out the assembly work while carrying a large number of such long corrugated springs.

[0007] Therefore, when an operator uses corrugated springs for assembling a greenhouse, each time the operator has to pick up the necessary number of corrugated springs from the piles of corrugated springs that have been pre-placed on the ground or on a cart etc. at the site for use in the work.

[0008] And, as described above, since a large number of corrugated springs are required for assembling a greenhouse, the operator has to repeatedly perform the work of fetching corrugated springs many times, resulting in a decrease in work efficiency.

[0009] Also, since corrugated springs are long and wavy wire rods, when a large number of corrugated springs are placed together on the ground or on a cart etc., the corrugated springs are likely to become entangled with each other. And when the corrugated springs become entangled, when the operator picks up the corrugated springs one by one from the ground or the cart etc., the operator has to untangle the entanglement between the corrugated springs, which takes extra time and effort.

[0010] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a spring holder that enables work while carrying a plurality of corrugated springs and can easily take out the corrugated springs one by one.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0011] In order to achieve the above object, the spring holder of the present invention is a spring holder capable of holding a plurality of corrugated springs, and is characterized by including a base portion, and at least two hooks whose proximal ends are connected to the base portion and can be hooked from below to different peaks of the corrugated springs. According to this configuration, since at least two hooks can support the portions of different peaks of the corrugated spring at two points, the spring holder can support the peak portion sandwiching the center of gravity of the corrugated spring. Therefore, the spring holder can stably support the corrugated spring while suppressing the inclination of the corrugated spring, so that it is difficult for the corrugated spring to fall off from the spring holder. Further, even when the corrugated spring tries to move laterally, the side portion of the valley of the corrugated spring abuts against the side portion of the hook, also restricting the lateral movement of the corrugated spring, so that the corrugated springs are not likely to become entangled with each other.

[0012] Further, the spring holder of the present invention may include a suspension member, which is a holding hook or a holding ring, for horizontally swinging the base on the clothing. According to this configuration, during the assembly work of the greenhouse, even if the corrugated spring held by the spring holder contacts the greenhouse sheet, the base can swing horizontally, so that the corrugated spring can be prevented from hitting the sheet strongly, and the sheet can be prevented from being damaged by the corrugated spring.

[0013] Further, in the spring holder of the present invention, the base may have an upward convex portion at the center where the suspension member is hooked. According to this configuration, when the suspension member suspends and supports the base, the base does not shift with respect to the suspension member, so that it is possible to prevent the spring holder from wobbling and interfering with the work.

[0014] Further, in the spring holder of the present invention, the hook may be U-shaped, and a protrusion for narrowing the opening width between the base and the tip may be provided at the tip of the hook. According to this configuration, when removing the corrugated springs supported by the hook, it is difficult for a plurality of corrugated springs to come off at the same time. Therefore, it becomes easier for the operator to take out the corrugated springs one by one from the spring holder, and the dropout of the corrugated springs can also be prevented.

[0015] Further, in the spring holder of the present invention, two hooks may be provided with respect to the base and extend from both ends of the base, and the base and the hooks may be formed of a single wire rod that is bent and formed. According to this configuration, since the base and the hooks can be manufactured by bending a single wire rod, there is no need to weld or use a connecting fitting to connect the base and the hooks, and it is possible to suppress the labor of welding and the increase in the number of parts, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0016] Further, in the spring holder of the present invention, the tip of the protrusion may be bent in a direction away from the base end of the hook. According to this configuration, since the tip of the protrusion does not face the base side, it is possible to prevent the tip of the protrusion from damaging the corrugated spring when removing the corrugated spring supported by the hook without performing R processing on the tip of the protrusion. [Effect of the Invention]

[0017] According to the spring holder of the present invention, while enabling work while carrying a plurality of corrugated springs, the corrugated springs can be easily taken out one by one, improving work efficiency. [Brief Description of the Drawings]

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[0019] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals attached through several drawings indicate the same parts.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment includes a holder body 10 having a base portion 2 and at least two hooks 3 whose proximal ends are connected to the base portion 2. By hooking each hook 3 from below onto different peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11, a plurality of corrugated springs 11 can be held.

[0021] Furthermore, the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment is attachable to the clothing 20 of an operator, and includes a holding hook 30 as a suspension member capable of suspending and supporting the holder body 10. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, if the holder body 10 in a state where a plurality of corrugated springs 11 are held by the holding hook 30 attached to the clothing 20 is suspended, the operator's hands are free, so that the operator can perform work while carrying the plurality of corrugated springs 11.

[0022] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the corrugated spring 11 of the present embodiment is a wire rod having a waveform in which isosceles trapezoidal ridges 11a and valleys 11b are alternately continuous. The corrugated spring 11 is usually cut to a length of about 2 m for use, but the length of the corrugated spring 11 is not particularly limited. Further, the shapes of the ridges 11a and valleys 11b of the corrugated spring 11 are not limited to isosceles trapezoidal shapes. For example, the ridges 11a and valleys 11b may each be arc-shaped.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, the corrugated spring 11 of the present embodiment is used as a fixing member for stretching the sheet S on the framework FR of the greenhouse H. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(A), the greenhouse H includes arch pipes P arranged side by side in the depth direction, and a framework FR composed of a plurality of frame members F having grooves that are bridged between the arch pipes P, P at a predetermined interval and have an opening width narrower than the width of the bottom, and a sheet S fixed to the frame members F and covering the framework FR. Then, as shown in FIG. 2(B), when the corrugated spring 11 is inserted from above the sheet S with the sheet S inserted into the groove of each frame member F, the sheet S is pressed against the inside of the frame member F by the elastic force of the corrugated spring 11 and fixed to each frame member F. Thereby, the sheet S is stretched on the framework FR, and the greenhouse H is assembled.

[0024] As described above, the corrugated spring 11 of the present embodiment is used for assembling the greenhouse H. However, the above-described use of the corrugated spring 11 is an example, and the corrugated spring 11 may be used as a fixing member for fixing an insect net to the frame member F, for example, other than the sheet S.

[0025] Next, each part of the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 3, the holder body 10 of the present embodiment is formed by bending a single metal wire, and includes a base portion 2 and two hooks 3 whose proximal ends are connected to the base portion 2.

[0026] Note that the number of hooks 3 is not particularly limited as long as it is two or more. Even when the number of hooks 3 is three or more, the holder body 10 can be obtained by bending and molding a single wire. Further, the holder body 10 may be formed by molding the base portion 2 and each hook 3 as separate parts and connecting these parts by welding, connecting fittings, or the like. However, when the holder body 10 is formed by bending a single wire as in the present embodiment, the labor of welding and the increase in the number of parts due to the use of connecting fittings can be suppressed, so that the cost of manufacturing the holder body 10 can be reduced. Further, the holder body 10 is not limited to being made of metal as long as the required strength can be ensured, and may be made of, for example, synthetic resin.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the base portion 2 of the present embodiment extends in the horizontal direction and has a U-shaped convex portion 2a that protrudes upward at the center in the longitudinal direction. Thereby, although it will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 1, when the convex portion 2a is hooked on the holding hook 30 attached to the clothing 20, the base portion 2 is suspended and supported without shifting in the horizontal direction with respect to the clothing 20.

[0028] Note that in the present embodiment, the convex portion 2a is formed by being bent into a U shape, but the shape of the convex portion 2a is not limited to a U shape, and may be a triangular shape or a quadrangular shape. Further, the convex portion 2a may be formed by welding a U-shaped piece, a hook piece, or a plate having a hole at the center in the longitudinal direction of a straight piece extending in the horizontal direction.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the hook 3 of the present embodiment has a straight portion 3a extending downward from each end of the base portion 2, and an opposing portion 3b formed by folding back from the tip of the straight portion 3a to the left side in FIG. 5 and being slightly shorter than the straight portion 3a, and is formed in a U shape. However, the shape of the hook 3 is not limited to a U shape, and may be, for example, a V shape or a C shape. Also, the length of the hook 3 may be appropriately determined according to the number of the corrugated springs 11 to be held by the holder body 10.

[0030] In addition, in the illustrated example, the opposing portion 3b is inclined so as to fall outward while being separated from the straight portion 3a, but the opposing portion 3b does not have to be inclined.

[0031] Also, in the present embodiment, the hooks 3 are arranged with an interval corresponding to one valley 11b of the corrugated spring 11. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, each hook 3 can be hooked from below to different peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11. Then, even if the corrugated spring 11 in the state of being hooked on the hook 3 tries to move laterally, the side portion of the valley 11b of the corrugated spring 11 abuts against the side portion of the hook 3, so the lateral movement of the corrugated spring 11 is restricted.

[0032] And when the corrugated spring 11 is held by the holder body 10 in this way, even when a plurality of corrugated springs 11 are in the state of being hooked on the hook 3, the corrugated spring 11 cannot move greatly laterally, so the corrugated springs 11 are not easily entangled with each other. Moreover, in the present embodiment, since the vertical movement of the corrugated spring 11 is not restricted, the operator can easily remove the corrugated springs 11 one by one from the hook 3.

[0033] Moreover, the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11 is at the longitudinal center of the corrugated spring 11. Therefore, when the two hooks 3 are arranged at an interval such that they can be hooked on different peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11 as in the present embodiment, the two hooks 3 can support the portions of the peaks 11a that are arranged with the valley 11b located at the axial center where the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11 is present in between. Then, since the holder body 10 can support the vicinity of the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11, the corrugated spring 11 can be stably supported while suppressing the inclination about the hook 3 of the corrugated spring 11.

[0034] In particular, when the total number of the peaks 11a and valleys 11b of the corrugated spring 11 is odd, the center of the valley 11b located at the longitudinal center of the corrugated spring 11 becomes the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the two portions of the peaks 11a arranged at equal distances across the valley 11b located at the longitudinal center of the corrugated spring 11 are supported by the two hooks 3, the corrugated spring 11 is supported at two points equidistant from the center of gravity, so that the inclination about the hook 3 of the corrugated spring 11 can be more suppressed. However, the distances between the respective points supported by the two hooks 3 on the corrugated spring 11 and the center of gravity may be different.

[0035] In the present embodiment, the two hooks 3 support the portions of the peaks 11a that are arranged with the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11 in between, but may also support the portions of the peaks 11a that are not arranged with the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11 in between. Even in such a case, since the holder body 10 can support the different portions of the peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11 at two points, the corrugated spring 11 can be stably supported while suppressing the inclination of the corrugated spring 11.

[0036] Also, in the present embodiment, the interval between the two hooks 3 is set so as to be hooked on adjacent peaks 11a, but for example, the interval between the two hooks 3 may be widened so as to be hooked on the peak 11a that sandwiches two valleys 11b and one peak 11a. Then, since the interval between the two points that support the corrugated spring 11 is widened, the inclination about the hook 3 of the corrugated spring 11 can be more suppressed.

[0037] Returning, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a protrusion 4 that protrudes in a direction narrowing the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3 is provided at the tip of the hook 3. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the protrusion 4 is formed in a U-shape by folding each end of the wire forming the holder body 10 from the tip of the hook 3 toward the base 2 side while folding the tip in the direction away from the base end of the hook 3 and folding it back to the left side in FIG. 5.

[0038] Thus, in the holder body 10 of the present embodiment, when the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3 is narrowed by the protrusion 4, when removing the plurality of corrugated springs 11 supported by the hook 3, it becomes difficult for the plurality of corrugated springs 11 to come off simultaneously, so it becomes easier for the operator to remove the corrugated springs 11 one by one from the holder body 10.

[0039] In addition, since the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3 is narrowed by the protrusion 4, when the holder body 10 is accidentally turned upside down, it is possible to prevent all the corrugated springs 11 from coming off at once.

[0040] In the present embodiment, the width between the protrusion 4 and the base 2 is larger than the diameter of the wire of the corrugated spring 11. However, when the hook 3 has elasticity, the width between the protrusion 4 and the base 2 may be narrower than the diameter of the wire of the corrugated spring 11. And when the width between the protrusion 4 and the base 2 is made narrower than the diameter of the wire of the corrugated spring 11, it is possible to prevent the corrugated spring 11 hooked on the hook 3 from falling off.

[0041] Also, the protrusion 4 may be formed simply by bending the end of the wire forming the holder body 10 toward the base 2 side. In that case, the tip of the protrusion 4 will face the base 2 side. Then, since the tip of the protrusion 4 is sharp because the end of the wire is processed by cutting, when the tip of the protrusion 4 contacts the corrugated spring 11 when inserting and removing the corrugated spring 11 from the holder body 10, there is a risk of damaging the corrugated spring 11. Especially when the corrugated spring 11 is rust-proof coated with plating, resin, etc., if the corrugated spring 11 is damaged by the protrusion 4, the coating will peel off.

[0042] On the other hand, when the tip of the protrusion 4 is bent in a direction away from the base end of the hook 3 as in the present embodiment, the curved portion of the protrusion 4 faces the straight portion 3a side, and when the corrugated spring 11 is inserted into and removed from the holder body 10, the corrugated spring 11 does not touch the tip of the protrusion 4, so that it is possible to prevent the corrugated spring 11 from being damaged.

[0043] Note that the shape of the protrusion 4 is not limited to a U shape as long as it narrows the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3, and it may be formed in a V shape or a C shape. However, when the protrusion 4 is formed in a U shape as in the present embodiment, since there are no corners, the possibility of the protrusion 4 damaging the corrugated spring 11 can be further reduced.

[0044] Also, although not shown, the tip of the protrusion 4 bent so as to be separated from the base end of the hook 3 may be further curled toward the top side of the protrusion 4. By doing so, when the holder body 10 is attached to the operator's clothing 20, it is possible to prevent the sheet S of the greenhouse H from being damaged by the tip of the protrusion 4.

[0045] Next, the holding hook 30 as a hanging member attachable to the operator's clothing 20 will be described in detail. The holding hook 30 of the present embodiment is a so-called carabiner, and as shown in FIG. 1, it includes a C-shaped hook body 30a and an opening / closing portion 30b that is hinge-connected to one end of the hook body 30a and can open and close the opening of the hook body 30a. Then, by hooking the hook body 30a on the belt through-hole 20a provided in the operator's clothing 20, the holding hook 30 is attached to the operator's clothing 20.

[0046] Note that the hook body 30a does not necessarily have to be hooked on the belt through-hole 20a. For example, the hook body 30a may be hooked on a tool holder attached to the operator's belt or a ring-shaped portion provided on the clothing 20 other than the belt through-hole 20a.

[0047] Then, as shown in FIG. 1, by hooking the convex portion 2a provided on the base portion 2 of the holder body 10 to the hook main body 30a of the holding hook 30 attached to the clothing 20 of the operator, the base portion 2 of the holder body 10 is suspended and supported by the holding hook 30 so as to be swingable in the horizontal direction with respect to the clothing 20.

[0048] In this way, when the base portion 2 of the holder body 10 is suspended and supported by the holding hook 30 so as to be swingable in the horizontal direction with respect to the clothing 20, even if the corrugated spring 11 held by the holder body 10 contacts the sheet S of the plastic greenhouse H during the assembly work of the plastic greenhouse H, since the holder body 10 swings in the horizontal direction, it is possible to avoid the corrugated spring 11 hitting the sheet S strongly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sheet S from being damaged by the corrugated spring 11 held by the holder body 10.

[0049] Note that the holding hook 30 does not necessarily have to be provided with an opening / closing portion 30b. However, if the holding hook 30 is provided with an opening / closing portion 30b, after suspending the base portion 2 of the holder body 10 from the hook main body 30a, the opening of the hook main body 30a can be closed by the opening / closing portion 30b. Therefore, it is possible to prevent both the holding hook 30 from falling off the clothing 20 and the holder body 10 from falling off the holding hook 30.

[0050] Further, as shown in FIG. 6, instead of the holding hook 30, a holding ring 40 formed by bending a metal wire rod such as a so-called round can or a double can into a ring shape may be attached to the clothing 20 of the operator, and the convex portion 2a of the base portion 2 may be hooked on the holding ring 40. Even in this case, the base portion 2 of the holder body 10 can be suspended and supported by the holding ring 40 so as to be swingable in the horizontal direction with respect to the clothing 20.

[0051] Also, in the present embodiment, the holder body 10 is attached to the clothing 20 of the operator via a suspension member such as the holding hook 30 or the holding ring 40. However, without using the suspension member, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the holder body 10 may be directly attached to the clothing 20 by hooking the convex portion 2a through a belt hole 20a or the like.

[0052] In that case, compared with the case where it is attached to the clothing 20 of the operator via the suspension member, the horizontal swaying of the holder body 10 is suppressed. Therefore, when taking out the corrugated spring 11 from the holder body 10, it is easy to take out the corrugated spring 11 without the holder body 10 swaying.

[0053] Note that the method of attaching the holder body 10 to the clothing 20 of the operator described above is an example, and it is not particularly limited as long as the holder body 10 does not come off from the clothing 20 of the operator during the assembly work of the greenhouse H. Therefore, it may be suspended at a part where the holder body 10 or the suspension member can be suspended other than the belt through-hole 20a of the clothing 20.

[0054] As described above, the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment can hold a plurality of corrugated springs 11, and includes a base portion 2 and at least two hooks 3 whose proximal ends are connected to the base portion 2 and can be hooked from below to different peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11.

[0055] According to this configuration, since at least two hooks 3 are hooked to different peaks 11a of the corrugated spring 11, the hooks 3 can support the portion of the peak 11a sandwiching the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11. Then, since the spring holder 1 can support near the center of gravity of the corrugated spring 11, the spring holder 1 can stably support the corrugated spring 11 while suppressing the inclination about the hook 3 of the corrugated spring 11. Therefore, since the inclination about the hook 3 of the corrugated spring 11 can be suppressed, it becomes difficult for the corrugated spring 11 to fall off from the spring holder 1.

[0056] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, since each hook 3 is hooked to a different peak 11a of the corrugated spring 11, even if the corrugated spring 11 tries to move laterally, the side portion of the valley 11b of the corrugated spring 11 abuts against the side portion of the hook 3, and the lateral movement of the corrugated spring 11 is also restricted. Then, according to the above configuration, even in a state where a plurality of corrugated springs 11 are hooked to the hooks 3, the corrugated springs 11 cannot move laterally, so the corrugated springs 11 are less likely to get entangled with each other. Moreover, since the vertical movement of the corrugated spring 11 is not restricted, the operator can easily remove the corrugated springs 11 one by one from the hooks 3.

[0057] As described above, according to the above configuration, since the corrugated spring 11 held by the spring holder 1 is difficult to fall off, even when the operator attaches the spring holder 1 holding a plurality of long corrugated springs 11 to the clothing 20, the work can be carried out as usual. Moreover, since the plurality of corrugated springs 11 held by the spring holder 1 are not easily entangled with each other, the corrugated springs 11 can be easily taken out one by one. Therefore, according to the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment, while enabling work while carrying a plurality of corrugated springs 11, the corrugated springs 11 can be easily taken out one by one, so the work efficiency is improved.

[0058] Further, the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment includes a suspension member such as a holding hook 30 or a holding ring 40 that suspends the base 2 horizontally swingably to the clothing 20.

[0059] According to this configuration, during the assembly work of the plastic greenhouse H, even if the corrugated spring 11 held by the spring holder 1 contacts the sheet S of the plastic greenhouse H, since the base 2 of the holder body 10 can swing in the horizontal direction, it is possible to avoid the corrugated spring 11 hitting the sheet S strongly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sheet S from being damaged by the corrugated spring 11 held by the holder body 10. However, the base 2 may be directly attached to the clothing 20 without passing through the suspension member. Further, the base 2 may be fixedly attached to the clothing 20, and the attachment method of the base 2 to the clothing 20 is not particularly limited.

[0060] Moreover, in the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment, the base 2 has an upward convex portion 2a on which the holding hook 30 or the holding ring 40 is hooked at the center. According to this configuration, since the base 2 does not shift with respect to the suspension member, it is possible to prevent the spring holder 1 from swaying and interfering with the work. Here, the center does not have to be a strict center and includes manufacturing errors. Note that the base 2 does not have to have the convex portion 2a, and the base 2 may be attached to the clothing 20.

[0061] Further, in the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment, the hook 3 is U-shaped, and a protrusion 4 for narrowing the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3 is provided at the tip of the hook 3.

[0062] According to this configuration, when removing the corrugated springs 11 supported by the hook 3, it becomes difficult for a plurality of corrugated springs 11 to come off simultaneously, so it becomes easier for the operator to remove the corrugated springs 11 one by one from the spring holder 1.

[0063] In addition, since the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3 is narrowed by the protrusion 4, it is possible to prevent all the corrugated springs 11 from coming off at once when the holder body 10 is accidentally turned upside down.

[0064] Note that the protrusion 4 may be omitted. Further, instead of the protrusion 4, the opposing portion 3b of the hook 3 may be inclined toward the straight portion 3a side to narrow the opening width between the base 2 and the tip of the hook 3.

[0065] Also, in the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment, two hooks 3 are provided with respect to the base 2 and extend from both ends of the base 2, and the base 2 and the hook 3 are made of a single wire rod formed by bending.

[0066] According to this configuration, since the base 2 and the hook 3 can be manufactured by bending a single wire rod, there is no need to weld or use a connecting fitting to connect the base 2 and the hook 3, and it is possible to suppress the labor of welding and the increase in the number of parts, and reduce the manufacturing cost. However, the base 2 and the hook 3 may be connected using welding or a connecting fitting.

[0067] Further, in the spring holder 1 of the present embodiment, the tip of the protrusion 4 is bent in a direction away from the base end of the hook 3. According to this configuration, since the tip of the protrusion 4 does not face the base 2 side, when removing the corrugated spring 11 supported by the hook 3 without performing R processing on the tip of the protrusion 4, it is possible to prevent the corrugated spring 11 from being damaged by the tip of the protrusion 4. However, the protrusion 4 may be formed simply by bending the end of the wire material for forming the holder body 10 toward the base 2 side.

[0068] As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but it is natural that modifications, deformations, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0069] 1... spring holder, 2... base, 2a... convex portion, 3... hook, 4... protrusion, 11... corrugated spring, 11a... peak, 20... clothing, 30... holding hook (hanging member), 40... holding ring (hanging member)

Claims

1. A spring holder capable of holding a plurality of corrugated springs, comprising: a base; at least two hooks having proximal ends connected to the base and capable of being hooked from below onto different peaks of the corrugated spring. The spring holder is characterized by the above.

2. The spring holder according to claim 1, further comprising a suspension member, which is a holding hook or a holding ring, for horizontally swingably suspending the base on clothing. The spring holder according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The base has an upward convex portion at the center for the suspension member to be hooked onto. The spring holder according to claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. The hook is U-shaped, and a protrusion for narrowing the opening width between the base and the tip is provided at the tip of the hook. The spring holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the above.

5. Two hooks are provided with respect to the base and extend from both ends of the base, and the base and the hooks are made of a single wire formed by bending. The spring holder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the above.

6. The tip of the protrusion is bent in a direction away from the proximal end of the hook. The spring holder according to claim 5, which depends on claim 4, characterized by the above.

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