Retention member

Abstract

To solve a problem in a fastening member for mounting a tag displaying price and quality mainly to a commodity such as clothing, in which a cutter is required in order to remove the fastening member after a consumer purchases the commodity, and therefore the fastening member cannot be easily removed from the commodity.SOLUTION: A fastening member is configured such that a fracture part with a coming-off prevention composition part of a fiber part is formed in a portion of the fiber part penetrating through an object, and the fiber part can be made a single material without a fault section by breaking the fracture part and thereby can be pulled out of the object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening member, mainly for attaching a tag displaying price and quality to products such as clothing items.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as this type of fastening member, there is a pin type in which one end of a stretched fiber is integrally provided with a horizontal bar portion for preventing detachment, and the other end side is also integrally provided with a paddle portion for preventing detachment, and a type in which one end of a fiber portion is provided with an insertion portion, and the other end is provided with a receiving portion into which the insertion portion is inserted to form a loop and locked.

[0003] However, when this conventional fastening member is used for attaching a tag to a product, for example, when the product is on display, it prevents the tag from falling off or detaching with a strong action. However, after the consumer purchases the product and wants to remove the tag, it is necessary to cut the fastening member using a cutter such as scissors and pull it out from the product. This operation becomes very troublesome because cutters are required when the product is to be used immediately at the time of purchase, and the same applies even when the product is taken home.

[0004] In view of the above situation, for fastening members that form a loop, fastening members that can artificially release and reproduce the locking part have also been developed. However, the purpose of such fastening members is generally for price change and is for the seller's side. For consumers, it is difficult to understand the unlocking mechanism, and it is also troublesome to operate.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] The applicant investigated prior art documents for the present invention, but could not find any documents that are particularly related to and similar to the present invention.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention mainly lies in a fastening member for attaching a tag displaying price and quality to products such as clothing. After a consumer purchases a product, in order to remove the fastening member, a cutter or the like is required, and it was not possible to easily remove the fastening member from the product or the like.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the fastening member according to the present invention forms a breaking portion with a portion for preventing the fiber portion from coming out on a part of the fiber portion penetrating the object, and by breaking the breaking portion, the fiber portion can be made into a single piece without any obstacles, and it is characterized in that it is configured to be pulled out from the object.

[0008] Further, the fastening member according to the present invention integrally has a horizontally bar-shaped retaining portion at one end of the fiber portion, the other end is bent at approximately 90 degrees, and an anti-removal component bent with a space on the outer surface of the bent portion is integrally provided via a breaking portion. By pulling the outer part of the anti-removal component outward, the Breaking part is torn and broken, the anti-removal component is removed from the fiber portion, and the fiber portion can be made into a single piece without any obstacles, which is characterized in that.

[0009] Furthermore, the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that the fastening member is made of one of recycled PP, biomass material, and biodegradable material.

[0010] And the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that the fastening member is an assembly connected to a runner.

[0011] In addition, the fastening member according to the present invention integrally includes an insertion portion having an engaging portion formed at one end of the above-described fiber portion, and on the other end side, the insertion portion is inserted through a breaking portion near the other end of the fiber portion and has a receiving portion having a locking portion that engages with the engaging portion to form a locked state.

[0012] Furthermore, the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that the insertion port side of the insertion portion of the receiving portion is a tapered surface.

[0013] And the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that the breaking portion is formed across substantially a half circumferential surface of the outer surface of the receiving portion.

[0014] Also, the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that a thread is used as the fiber portion, and a holding portion of the fiber portion is integrally connected to one side surface of the receiving portion through a breaking portion.

[0015] Furthermore, the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that a pair of parallel reinforcing pieces for sandwiching the fiber portion are provided at the insertion portion side of the holding portion of the fiber portion and at the proximal end of the insertion portion.

[0016] And the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that the holding portion of the fiber portion is formed as an integral body on one side surface side of the receiving portion, and the breaking portion is in the form of a perforated shape in which spaces are intermittently and continuously formed.

[0017] Also, the fastening member according to the present invention is characterized in that a gripping portion is provided at the tip of the fiber portion near the breaking portion in order to perform the breaking action of the above-described breaking portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0018] The fastening member according to the present invention is configured as described above. Therefore, a part of the fiber portion that penetrates a tag or the like constitutes a breaking portion with the retaining prevention component of the fiber portion. When a consumer breaks this breaking portion after purchasing the product, the fiber portion can be made into a single piece without an obstacle portion for preventing removal, and the fiber portion can be easily pulled out from the object.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] It is realized by showing it in the drawings and configuring it as described in the embodiments.

Embodiment

[0021] Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the figures, reference numeral 1 denotes a fastening member. This fastening member 1 is entirely formed of tough recycled PP that has been stretch-processed, and has a fiber portion 2. FIGS. 1 to 3 show the assembled state of this fastening member 1. In this assembled state, a plurality of fastening members 1, 1,... are integrally connected by a connecting portion 4 to a runner bar 3, loaded into a mounting tool, and the connecting portion 4 is cut with a cutter from this runner bar 3 to be made into a single unit for use.

[0022] For attaching this fastening member 1 to an object, for example, a tag T on a product, a hollow needle having a slit formed in the axial direction through which the fiber portion 2 passes is inserted through the object by operating the trigger of the mounting tool. First, the connecting portion 4 is cut with a cutter to make the fastening member 1 into a single unit, and the horizontal bar portion 5 on the proximal end side of the fiber portion 2 that becomes a retaining member is pushed through the inside of the hollow needle using a piston and pushed out to the opposite side. As a result, the fiber portion 2 penetrates the object.

[0023] Note that the fastening member 1 in this first embodiment is not limited to attaching a tag to a product. For example, in the case of a pair of products such as socks or gloves, a part of the product is overlapped and clamped with a U-shaped bent mount, and the fastening member 1 is passed through the mount together with the mount to hold the product. In this case, the price and quality of the product can be displayed on the mount.

[0024] Further, the tip side of the fiber portion 2 is bent in a substantially right-angle direction with a rounded corner, forming a bent portion 6. An anti-slip component 8 is integrally connected to the outer surface of this bent portion 6 via a thin and fragile breaking portion 7. This anti-slip component 8 is bent approximately 180 degrees with a space 9, and a disc-shaped gripping portion 10 for gripping and operating with a finger is integrally provided at its tip. Incidentally, when sandwiching assembled products such as socks and gloves with a backing sheet, the placement position of the product is between the cross-bar portion 5 and the bent portion 6, and even when the product is suspended, the load on this part can be sufficiently borne.

[0025] Here, referring to FIG. 4, the procedure for pulling out this fastening member 1 from an object such as a tag T will be described. (1) shows the normal hanging (holding) state of the tag T. When the gripping portion 10 is gripped and pulled outward from here, this tensile force is effectively transmitted to the bent portion of the anti-slip prevention component 8 due to the principle of a lever because of the space 9, peeling the breaking portion 7 from the bent portion 6 of the fiber portion 2. Finally, the anti-slip prevention component 8 can be detached from the fiber 2, and also from the bent portion 6. As a result, the fiber portion 2 becomes a single piece without a fastening obstacle and can be easily pulled out from the insertion hole of the tag T ((2), (3), (4)).

Embodiment

[0026] Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. In these figures, 11 indicates a fastening member. This fastening member 11 has, for example, an elongated plastic fiber portion 12 inserted into the through-hole of the tag T. One end of this fiber portion 12 is integrally provided with an insertion portion 14 having a locking portion 13 formed at its tip that engages with an engaging portion of a receiving portion described later to be in a locked state. Further, the fiber portion 12 is bent 180 degrees in the middle, and its bent portion 16 has a large diameter to prevent outward bending, preventing entanglement when the fastening member 11 is placed in a box or bag in a loose state.

[0027] On one side, reference numeral 17 in the figure indicates a receiving part into which the insertion part 14 is inserted to form the fiber part 12 into an endless loop. An engaging part 18 is formed in this receiving part 17, into which the locking part 13 of the insertion part 14 engages to form a non-removable locked state. Note that reference numeral 19 is a window hole where the head of the insertion part 14 is positioned in the locked state.

[0028] In addition, the insertion side surface 17a of the insertion part 14 of the receiving part 17 is a tapered surface, which facilitates the insertion operation, makes the tip part of the insertion part 14 easy to slip during insertion, and is configured to easily apply the power until it engages and enters the locked state.

[0029] The tip side of the receiving part 17 is rounded. The fiber part 12 is bent so that its end wraps around the tip side of the receiving part 17. Approximately half of the inner surface of the fiber part 12 and the outer peripheral surface of the receiving part 17 (from the tip to the base end) are connected by a thin and fragile breaking part 20. And, at the tip of the fiber part 12, a disc-shaped gripping part 21 for gripping and operating is integrally provided near the insertion side surface 17a of the receiving part 17.

[0030] Here, the method of using the fastening member 11 in this second embodiment will be described. First, after inserting the insertion part 14 through the through hole of an object, for example, the tag T and simultaneously through the commodity, it is inserted and fitted into the receiving part 17 to form a locked state where it cannot come out of the tag T. At this time, the fiber part 12 forms a loop. Then, after the consumer purchases the commodity, when the gripping part 21 is gripped and operated to move it away from the receiving part 17, the breaking part 20 is broken by the tensile force, and the fiber part 12 is separated from the receiving part 17 in which the insertion part 14 is inserted and in the locked state. The fiber part 12 becomes a single piece without any retaining obstacle and can be easily pulled out from the tag T by the object.

Embodiment

[0031] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. In these figures, reference numeral 22 denotes a fastening member. This fastening member 22 has, for example, a fiber portion 23 made of a thread using natural fibers inserted through the through-hole of the tag T. One end of this fiber portion 23 is integrally provided with an insertion portion 24 made of plastic, with a locking portion 24a formed at the tip thereof that engages with an engaging portion of a receiving portion described later to achieve a locked state.

[0032] On the other hand, in the figure, reference numeral 25 denotes a plastic receiving portion into which the above-described insertion portion 24 is inserted and which forms the fiber portion 23 into a loop to achieve a locked state. An engaging portion 26 for engaging the locking portion 24a of the insertion portion 24 is formed on this receiving portion 25. Reference numeral 27 denotes a window hole where the tip of the insertion portion 24 is located.

[0033] A break portion 28, which is formed of plastic and is thin and fragile, is formed on one outer surface of this receiving portion 25. This break portion 28 is integrally connected to a plastic holding portion 29 through which the fiber portion 23, which corrects the flexibility of the thread used as the fiber portion 23 and maintains linearity, passes. A fulcrum portion 30 is formed between the tip portion of this holding portion 29 and the portion near the tip of the receiving portion 25, which serves as a fulcrum during the breaking operation of the break portion 28 described later and finally provides a clicking feeling of completion of cutting.

[0034] A pair of parallel reinforcing pieces 31, 31,... are provided extending to prevent sagging because a thread is used as the fiber portion 23 on the front end side of the above-described holding portion 29 and the base end side of the insertion portion 24, and the fiber portion 23 is sandwiched therebetween. Also, a disc-shaped knob portion 32 for picking and operating in proximity to the holding portion 29 is integrally provided at the rear end portion of the fiber portion 23 on the holding portion 29 side.

[0035] Here, the method of using this fastening member 22 will be described. When the insertion portion 24 is inserted into the receiving portion 25 and locked, and the knob portion 32 is grasped and a force is applied in the direction of peeling the fiber portion 23 from the receiving portion 25, due to this applied force, the breaking portion 28 is removed and broken from the knob portion 32 side. Finally, the holding portion 29 is separated from the receiving portion 25 with a click feeling indicating the end of breaking by the fulcrum portion 30. In this state, the fiber portion 23 becomes a single piece without any obstacle to prevent removal and can be easily pulled out from the object.

Embodiment

[0036] Subsequently, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18. In these figures, 33 indicates a fastening member. This fastening member 33 has a fiber portion 34 made of a thread using natural fiber, similar to the fastening member 22 in the above-described Embodiment 3. One end of this fiber portion 34 is integrally provided with an insertion portion 35 having a plastic locking portion 35a formed at its tip, which engages with an engaging portion of a receiving portion described later to be in a locked state.

[0037] On the other hand, in the figure, 36 is a plastic receiving portion into which the above-described insertion portion 35 is inserted, and the fiber portion 34 is formed into a loop to be in a locked state. An engaging portion 37 with which the locking portion 35a of the insertion portion 35 engages is formed in this receiving portion 36. 38 is a window hole where the tip of the insertion portion 35 is located.

[0038] When viewed from the front side, this receiving portion 36 has a substantially water droplet shape. A holding portion 39 for holding the fiber portion 34 in a linear shape to correct its flexibility is integrally formed on one side (upper portion) where the width becomes narrow, through which the fiber portion 34 passes. The outside of the fiber portion 34 passing through the holding portion 39 is made thin and has a breakable portion 40 with vulnerability. This breakable portion 40 is formed in a so-called perforated shape with a space provided at a predetermined interval. One of the breakable portions 40 on the tip side of the receiving portion 36 is slightly larger in size and can produce a final click feeling during the subsequent breaking action.

[0039] Further, reference numeral 41 in the figure is a disk-shaped knob portion integrally provided at the tip of the fiber portion 34 exposed rearward from the holding portion 39. This knob portion 41 is integrally connected to the holding portion 39 by a pair of holding pieces 42, 42 that sandwich a substantially upper half portion along the axis of the exposed fiber portion 34.

[0040] Here, regarding the usage method of this fastening member 33, when the insertion portion 35 is inserted into the receiving portion 36 and locked, and a force is applied in the direction of pulling the fiber portion 34 away from the receiving portion 36 by picking the knob portion 41, the knob portion 41, with the assistance of the holding pieces 42, 42, breaks the breaking portions 40, 40... by the fiber portion 34 to become a single piece without any obstacle to preventing removal, and can be easily pulled out from the object. (Refer to Fig. 18)

Industrial Applicability

[0041] The fastening member according to this embodiment is configured as described above. Here, the knob portions present in each embodiment serve as marks for the breaking action for the user, and are also easy to operate in terms of action, but are not absolute necessary conditions, and may simply exist such that the end portion of the fiber portion can be picked. Also, in the second embodiment, in order to suppress variation in the initial state, the insertion portion 14 may be integrally connected to the fiber portion 12 via a thin connecting portion, and the use of the fastening member 11 can be started after cutting this connecting portion.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0042] 1, 11, 22, 33 Fastening member 2, 12, 23, 34 Fiber member 3 Runner member 4 Connecting portion 5 Horizontal bar portion 6 Bending portion 7, 20, 28, 40 Breaking portion 8 Anti-removal component 9 Space 10, 21, 32, 41 Knob portion 14, 24, 35 Insertion portion 17, 25, 36 Receiving portion 17a Insertion Side 19, 27, 38 Window Apertures 29 Holding Portion 30 Fulcrum Portion 31 Reinforcing Piece 42 Clamping Piece 42

Claims

1. A part of the fiber part that penetrates the object forms a breaking part with the preventing structure part of the fiber part. By breaking the breaking part, the fiber part can be made into a single piece without obstacles and can be pulled out from the object. One end of the fiber part integrally has a horizontal bar-shaped retaining part, and the other end is bent at approximately 90 degrees. An outer part of the preventing structure part that is bent with a space on the outer surface of the bent part is integrally provided via the breaking part. By pulling the outer part of the preventing structure part outward, the breaking part is torn and broken, the preventing structure part is removed from the fiber part, and the fiber part can be made into a single piece without obstacles. A fastening member characterized by this.

2. The fastening member according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening member is made of one of recycled PP, biomass material, and biodegradable material.

3. The fastening member according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fastening member is an assembly connected to a runner.

4. A part of the fiber part that penetrates the object forms a breaking part with the preventing structure part of the fiber part. By breaking the breaking part, the fiber part can be made into a single piece without obstacles and can be pulled out from the object. An insertion part with an engaging part formed at one end of the fiber part is integrally provided. On the other end side, the insertion part is inserted through the breaking part near the other end of the fiber part and integrally has a receiving part with a locking part that engages with the engaging part to form a locked state. The insertion port side of the insertion part of the receiving part is a tapered surface. A fastening member characterized by this.

5. The fastening member according to claim 4, characterized in that the breaking part is formed across approximately a half circumferential surface of the outer surface of the receiving part.

6. The fastening member according to claim 4, characterized in that a thread is used as the fiber part, and a holding part of the fiber part is integrally connected to one side surface of the receiving part via the breaking part.

7. The fastening member according to claim 6, characterized in that a pair of parallel reinforcing pieces for sandwiching the fiber part are provided on the insertion part side of the holding part of the fiber part and at the base end of the insertion part.

8. The holding part of the fiber part is integrally formed on one side surface side of the receiving part, and the fastening member according to claim 6, characterized in that it is in the form of a perforation formed by intermittently and continuously forming spaces as the breaking part.

9. The fastening member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a gripping part is provided at the tip of the fiber part near the breaking part in order to perform the breaking action of the breaking part.

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