Tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism

Abstract

To provide a tag holder that can be attached to and detached from a rod-shaped portion (for example, a frame) of a pallet such as a mesh pallet used for transporting articles, and a tag holder attachment mechanism.SOLUTION: A tag holder 10 for holding a plate-like tag 100 has: a first holder 12 that includes a substantially U-overall shape on the whole; and a second holder 14 that is disposed opposite to the first holder 12, opens toward the first holder 12, and is a groove-shaped body including a substantially gutter shape whose cross-sectional shape is a substantially U-shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tag holder and a tag holder attachment mechanism. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tag holder suitable for use in holding plate-shaped tags such as RFID tags, and to an attachment mechanism for the tag holder suitable for use in attaching the tag holder to a rod-shaped member, for example, a frame of a pallet such as a mesh pallet used for transporting goods. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a known pallet used for transporting goods is a mesh pallet, which is a basket-shaped pallet made by combining plate-like members formed by arranging multiple metal vertical and horizontal wires in a grid pattern to form a mesh (net-like) structure, and forming a box-shaped storage area using the plate-like members.

[0003] These mesh pallets have a basket shape with a box-shaped storage area, which gives them a high storage capacity for items and also provides excellent visibility when visually inspecting the stored items, so they are widely used not only in the logistics industry but also in various other industries such as manufacturing and agricultural products.

[0004] Furthermore, mesh pallets are made of mesh-like plate-like members that can be folded freely, so that when not in use the plate-like members can be folded and stored in a compact state, and multiple folded members can be stacked on top of each other, which is known to have the advantage of allowing for efficient storage without requiring large storage spaces, thereby saving space.

[0005] The mesh pallet described above is also called a mesh box or net pallet.

[0006] However, no effective management method has been proposed for mesh pallets to prevent loss, and it has been pointed out that industries that use mesh pallets have a problem in that many mesh pallets can go missing.

[0007] On the other hand, in the field of goods transport carts such as basket carts, a management method to prevent loss, etc., is to attach tags such as RFID tags that store information such as an identification number to each goods transport cart, and then use a reading device (reader) to read the information such as the identification number stored on the tag, thereby preventing the goods transport carts from being lost.

[0008] Given this situation, it is being considered to attach tags such as RFID tags to mesh pallets and other items to prevent loss, just as is the case with basket carts and other item transport carts. However, to date, there have been no tag holders that are effective for attaching RFID tags and other tags to mesh pallets and other items, and there has been a strong demand for tag holders that can be attached to mesh pallets and other items.

[0009] The prior art known to the applicant at the time of filing the patent application was as described above and was not an invention related to an invention publicly known in literature, so there is no prior art literature information to be described in the specification of this application. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned demands for conventional technology, and its purpose is to provide a tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism that can be attached to and detached from an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tag holder of the present invention is a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, which has a first holder having an overall approximately C-shaped configuration, and a second holder which is arranged opposite the first holder, is open toward the first holder, and is a groove-shaped body having an approximately C-shaped cross-sectional shape and an approximately gutter-shaped configuration.

[0012] Therefore, the tag holder according to the present invention can be attached and detached freely to an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet, and furthermore, it is possible to improve the convenience when attaching it to the attachment member while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength, and also to achieve weight reduction and resource conservation.

[0013] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tag holder mounting mechanism of the present invention is a tag holder mounting mechanism using the tag holder of the present invention described above, in which the first holder and the second holder are arranged opposite each other, and the first holder and the second holder are fastened to the mounting member at one end.

[0014] Therefore, the tag holder attachment mechanism according to the present invention can be easily attached to an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part.

[0015] That is, the tag holder according to the present invention is a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, and comprises a first holder having a generally U-shaped overall configuration, and a second holder that is disposed opposite the first holder and is a groove-shaped body that opens toward the first holder and has a generally U-shaped cross section that is generally trough-shaped, and the first holder comprises a plate-shaped first base, a first support arm disposed so as to extend from one end of the first base, a first attachment portion disposed at an end of the first support arm opposite to the one end, a second support arm disposed so as to extend from the other end of the first base, a second attachment portion disposed at an end of the second support arm opposite to the other end, a first engagement protrusion formed on the first base, a first tag insertion hole formed on the first engagement protrusion, and a second attachment portion formed on the first base at a predetermined interval from the first engagement protrusion. the second holder has a second engaging protrusion formed on the second base and a second tag insertion hole formed on the second engaging protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole, and the second holder has a second base which is a groove-shaped body having a generally U-shaped cross section and a generally gutter-shaped cross section, a third engaging protrusion formed on one end of the second base on a side facing the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion and which can be positioned between the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion, a third tag insertion hole formed on the third engaging protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole, a third mounting portion positioned opposite the first mounting portion on the other end side of the second base, and a fourth mounting portion positioned opposite the second mounting portion on the other end side of the second base, and which fastens the first mounting portion to the third mounting portion and fastens the second mounting portion to the fourth mounting portion.

[0016] In addition, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together by a fastening device, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together by a fastening device.

[0017] Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the fastener is a bolt and nut or a cable tie.

[0018] Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first mounting portion has a first band portion extending toward the third mounting portion, the third mounting portion has a first band portion mounting hole through which the first band portion can be inserted and engaged, and the second mounting portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth mounting portion, and the fourth mounting portion has a second band portion mounting hole through which the second band portion can be inserted and engaged.

[0019] Furthermore, a tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first band portion includes a first protrusion formed in a substantially sawtooth shape, the second band portion includes a second protrusion formed in a substantially sawtooth shape, the first band portion attachment hole includes a first locking protrusion that locks the first protrusion, the second band portion attachment hole includes a second locking protrusion that locks the second protrusion, and the first locking protrusion is an upper locking protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion attachment hole. The second locking protrusion engages with the first protrusion, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out from the first band portion mounting hole, and the second locking protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out from the second band portion mounting hole.

[0020] Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first holder and the second holder are formed from synthetic resin.

[0021] In addition, the tag holder attachment mechanism of the present invention is an attachment mechanism for a tag holder using the tag holder of the present invention, in which the third engagement protrusion of the second holder is arranged between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion of the first holder, the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole, and the third tag insertion hole are connected to insert a tag, the first attachment portion and the third attachment portion are fastened together by sandwiching the attachment member, and the second attachment portion and the fourth attachment portion are fastened together by sandwiching the attachment member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] As the present invention is configured as described above, it has the excellent effect of being able to provide a tag holder and a tag holder mounting mechanism that can be attached and detached to a mounting member such as a rod-shaped part (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] Figures 1(a) and 1(b) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 1(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the entire tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention as seen from arrow A in Figure 1(a). [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figures 3(a) to 3(f) are six-view diagrams of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 3(a) is a front view, Figure 3(b) is a rear view, Figure 3(c) is a left side view, Figure 3(d) is a right side view, Figure 3(e) is a plan view, and Figure 3(f) is a bottom view. [Figure 4]Figures 4(a) to 4(f) are six-view diagrams of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 4(a) is a front view, Figure 4(b) is a rear view, Figure 4(c) is a left side view, Figure 4(d) is a right side view, Figure 4(e) is a plan view, and Figure 4(f) is a bottom view. [Figure 5] Figures 5(a) to 5(c) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 4(e). More specifically, Figure 5(a) is an explanatory diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure, Figure 5(b) is an explanatory diagram of the BB cross-sectional structure, and Figure 5(c) is an explanatory diagram of the CC cross-sectional structure. [Figure 6] Figures 6(a) to 6(f) are six-view diagrams of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 6(a) is a front view, Figure 6(b) is a rear view, Figure 6(c) is a left side view, Figure 6(d) is a right side view, Figure 6(e) is a plan view, and Figure 6(f) is a bottom view. [Figure 7] Figures 7(a) to 7(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 6(e). More specifically, Figure 7(a) is an explanatory diagram of the DD cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(b) is an explanatory diagram of the EE cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(c) is an explanatory diagram of the FF cross-sectional structure, and Figure 7(d) is an explanatory diagram of the GG cross-sectional structure. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an overall perspective view illustrating the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet. [Figure 9] 9(a) to 9(e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a transition procedure when attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet. [Figure 10] Figures 10(a) and 10(b) are enlarged perspective explanatory diagrams of the essential parts showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 10(a) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts when viewed from the direction of arrow C in Figure 8, and Figure 10(b) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts when viewed from the direction of arrow D in Figure 8. [Figure 11] Figures 11(a) to 11(c) are explanatory diagrams of the main configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which it is fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 11(a) is an explanatory diagram of the main configuration from the front when viewed from the arrow E in Figure 10(a), Figure 11(b) is an explanatory diagram of the main configuration from the top when viewed from the arrow E in Figure 10(a), and Figure 11(c) is an explanatory diagram of the main configuration from the bottom when viewed from the arrow E in Figure 10(a). [Figure 12] Figures 12(a) to 12(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 11(b). More specifically, Figure 12(a) is an explanatory diagram of the HH cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(b) is an explanatory diagram of the II cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(c) is an explanatory diagram of the JJ cross-sectional structure, and Figure 12(d) is an explanatory diagram of the KK cross-sectional structure. [Figure 13] Figures 13(a) to 13(c) are explanatory perspective views showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 13(a) is an explanatory perspective view of a single mesh pallet, Figure 13(b) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Figure 13(c) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in directions that are alternately perpendicular to each other. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a main part, showing a state in which a mesh pallet to which tag holders are fixed according to an embodiment of the present invention is being transported by a forklift. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating another example of a method for fastening the first holder and the second holder that constitute the tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16]Figures 16(a) to 16(c) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 16(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the overall configuration of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the LL cross section, and Figure 16(c) is an explanatory perspective view of the enlarged cross section of region M. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of a tag holder and a tag holder attachment mechanism according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In the following explanation, for the sake of convenience, the upward direction of the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the upward side, the downward direction of the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the downward side, the left direction of the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the left side, the right direction of the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the right side, the direction rising perpendicular to the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the forward side, and the direction falling perpendicular to the paper in FIG. 3(a) will be referred to as the rearward side (also refer to FIG. 1(a)).

[0026] Furthermore, the directions described above are merely defined for the convenience of explanation, and of course do not in any way limit the installation manner of the tag holder and tag holder mounting mechanism according to the present invention, nor do they in any way limit the present invention.

[0027] (I) Description of the configuration of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention

[0028] Figures 1(a) and 1(b) show explanatory perspective views of the configuration of a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 1(a) shows an explanatory perspective view of the overall configuration of the tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention as seen from arrow A in Figure 1(a).

[0029] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] 3(a) to 3(f) show six views of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 3(a) shows a front view, Fig. 3(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 3(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 3(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 3(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 3(f) shows a bottom view.

[0031] 4(a) to 4(f) show six views of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 4(a) shows a front view, Fig. 4(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 4(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 4(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 4(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 4(f) shows a bottom view.

[0032] 5(a) to 5(c) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Fig. 4(e). More specifically, Fig. 5(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure, Fig. 5(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the BB cross-sectional structure, and Fig. 5(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the CC cross-sectional structure.

[0033] 6(a) to 6(f) show six views of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Fig. 1(a). More specifically, Fig. 6(a) shows a front view, Fig. 6(b) shows a rear view, Fig. 6(c) shows a left side view, Fig. 6(d) shows a right side view, Fig. 6(e) shows a plan view, and Fig. 6(f) shows a bottom view.

[0034] 7(a) to 7(d) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Fig. 6(e). More specifically, Fig. 7(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the DD cross-sectional structure, Fig. 7(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the EE cross-sectional structure, Fig. 7(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the FF cross-sectional structure, and Fig. 7(d) shows an explanatory diagram of the GG cross-sectional structure.

[0035] Here, the tag holder 10 is composed of a first holder 12 having an overall approximately C-shaped configuration, and a second holder 14 which is arranged opposite the first holder 12, is open to the first holder 12 side, and is a groove-shaped body having an approximately C-shaped cross-sectional shape and an approximately gutter-shaped configuration.

[0036] By configuring the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 as described above, the tag holder 10 can be made more convenient when attached to an attachment member such as a mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8), while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength, and can also be made lighter and more resource-efficient.

[0037] The first holder 12 is entirely formed by, for example, injection molding using synthetic resin. Similarly, the second holder 14 is entirely formed by, for example, injection molding using synthetic resin.

[0038] More specifically, it is preferable to use a plastic resin that is durable, impact-resistant, and elastically deformable as the material for the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. For example, a material that is durable and impact-resistant can be obtained by blending a small amount of additive (e.g., metallocene resin) into a general-purpose polypropylene resin, and by using a general-purpose polypropylene resin in this way, the manufacturing cost for producing the tag holder 10 can be reduced.

[0039] Furthermore, when the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are formed by injection molding using synthetic resin, the manufacturing costs can be further reduced by configuring the mold so that the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 can be produced as a set using a single mold.

[0040] Next, the first holder 12 constituting the tag holder 10 will be described in detail. The first holder 12 has a plate-shaped first base 122 extending in the left-right direction. A left support arm 124L and a right support arm 124R extend from the left and right ends of this first base 122, respectively, in a direction approximately perpendicular to the first base 122 and are disposed so as to be approximately horizontal in the up-down direction.

[0041] More specifically, a plate-shaped left support arm 124L is provided at the left end 122L of the first base 122, extending rearward from the left end 122L. A plate-shaped first left mounting portion 126L is provided at a left-rear end 124La, which is the end of the left support arm 124L opposite the left end 122L, so as to be positioned lower than the left support arm 124L. A first left mounting hole 126La is drilled through the first left mounting portion 126L in the up-down direction.

[0042] Similarly, a plate-shaped right support arm 124R is provided at the right end 122R of the first base 122, extending rearward from the right end 122R. A plate-shaped first right mounting portion 126R is provided at a right rear end 124Ra, which is the end of the right support arm 124R opposite the right end 122R, so as to be positioned lower than the right support arm 124R. A first right mounting hole 126Ra is drilled through the right mounting portion 126R in the vertical direction.

[0043] Meanwhile, a left-side engaging protrusion 128L is formed to extend downward from the left-side end 122L on the front side of the left-side end 122L of the first base 122. A left-side tag insertion hole 128La is formed in this left-side engaging protrusion 128L as a through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

[0044] Similarly, a right-side engaging protrusion 128R is formed on the front side of the right-side end portion 122R of the first base portion 122. This right-side engaging protrusion 128R is formed with a right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, which is a through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

[0045] Here, the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R are spaced apart by a gap 122-L that is preset as the narrowest gap in the left-right direction (see FIG. 4(a)). By providing this gap 122-L, a space X (see FIG. 2) is formed between the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12.

[0046] Regarding the left-right dimensions of the left-side engaging protrusion 128L and the right-side engaging protrusion 128R, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the left-side engaging protrusion 128L is defined as "128L-L" and the longest length in the left-right direction of the right-side engaging protrusion 128R is defined as "128R-L", then the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be approximately the same as shown in this embodiment, or the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be different.

[0047] The left tag insertion hole 128La and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra are arranged so that their major diameters, that is, the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, are aligned in the up-down direction and communicate with each other.

[0048] Reference numeral 130 denotes a lightening portion, which allows the first holder 12 constituting the tag holder 10 to be made lighter and to conserve resources.

[0049] Next, we will explain in detail the second holder 14 that constitutes the tag holder 10.The second holder 14 has a second base 142 that is a groove-shaped body that is open on the upper side and has a cross-sectional shape that is approximately U-shaped and has a gutter shape.

[0050] A plate-shaped second left mounting portion 144L is disposed on the left rear end portion 142L of the second base portion 142 so as to be located above the bottom portion 142B, which is the lowest part of the second base portion 142. A second left mounting hole 144La is drilled through the second left mounting portion 144L in the up-down direction.

[0051] Here, the second left side mounting portion 144L is arranged to face the first left side mounting portion 126L, and the second left side mounting hole 144La is arranged to communicate with the first left side mounting hole 126La in the vertical direction.

[0052] Similarly, a plate-shaped second right mounting portion 144R is disposed on the right rear end portion 142R of the second base portion 142 so as to be located above the bottom portion 142B, which is the lowest part of the second base portion 142. A second right mounting hole 144Ra is drilled through this second right mounting portion 144R in the up-down direction.

[0053] Here, the second right-side mounting portion 144R is positioned so as to face the first right-side mounting portion 126R, and the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra is positioned so as to communicate with the first right-side mounting hole 126Ra in the vertical direction.

[0054] Meanwhile, a central engagement protrusion 146C is formed to protrude upward from the wall 142F at approximately the center in the left-right direction of the front rising wall 142F on the side facing the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the second base 142. A central tag insertion hole 146Ca is formed in this central engagement protrusion 146C as a through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

[0055] Here, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the central engagement protrusion 146C is "146C-L" (see Figure 6(a)), 146C-L is a length that is equal to or shorter than the interval 122-L, and this allows the central engagement protrusion 146C to be inserted into the space X and positioned so that it engages between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R.

[0056] The dimensions of 128-L, 128R-L, and 146C-L may be set to approximately the same dimensions as in this embodiment, or may be set to different dimensions, or may be a mixture of approximately the same dimensions and different dimensions.

[0057] The central tag insertion hole 146Ca is disposed so that its major axis, that is, the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, is aligned with the up-down direction.

[0058] Reference numeral 148 denotes a lightening portion similar to lightening portion 130. Reference numeral 150 denotes a lightening portion obtained by removing the weight from bottom portion 142B so as to provide reinforcing ribs 152. These lightening portions 148 and 150 enable the second holder 14 constituting tag holder 10 to be lighter and more resource-efficient.

[0059] Here, the tag holder 10 having the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 having the above-described configuration can be arranged by inserting the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 from below into the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, and in a state where the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is arranged in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra are communicated so that the tag 100 can be inserted therethrough, and the left-side engagement protrusion 146C of the first holder 12 can be inserted therethrough. The dimensions of each part are set so that, with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first left-side mounting hole 126La and the second left-side mounting hole 144La are communicated so that the left-side bolt 200L (see Figure 9(e) etc.) can be inserted therethrough, and, with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first right-side mounting hole 126Ra and the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra are communicated so that the right-side bolt 200R (see Figure 9(e) etc.) can be inserted therethrough.

[0060] Also, relative to tag 100, tag holder 10 is sized as described below.

[0061] Here, the longest length of tag 100 in the left-right direction is defined as "TL", the greatest height of tag 100 in the up-down direction is defined as "TH", and the widest width of tag 100 in the front-to-back direction is defined as "TW" (see Figure 9(d)).

[0062] On the other hand, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the length in the left-right direction between the first left-side end face 128Lb of the left-side engagement protrusion 128L of the first holder 12 and the first right-side end face 128Rb of the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 is defined as "SL" (see Figure 3(a)).

[0063] Furthermore, the lowest height in the up-down direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is defined as "LH", and the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is defined as "LW" (see FIG. 4(c)). Similarly, the lowest height in the up-down direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is defined as "RH", and the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is defined as "RW" (see FIG. 4(d)).

[0064] The smallest height of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the up-down direction is defined as "CH", and the narrowest width of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the front-rear direction is defined as "CW" (see FIG. 6(c)).

[0065] In the tag holder 10, SL is dimensioned to have a length equal to or greater than TL. LH, RH, and CH are dimensioned to have a height equal to or greater than TH. LW, RW, and CW are dimensioned to have a width equal to or greater than TW.

[0066] Next, in relation to the attachment site where the tag holder 10 is attached, the dimensions of the tag holder 10 are set as described below.

[0067] In the following explanation, in order to avoid complicating the explanation and to make it easier to understand the present invention, we will explain the case where the attachment member to which the tag holder 10 is attached is a frame 302 (see Figure 8), which is a rod-shaped part of a mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8) described below.

[0068] Here, the maximum height of the frame 302 in the up-down direction is defined as "FH", and the maximum width of the frame 302 in the front-rear direction is defined as "FW" (see FIG. 9(b)).

[0069] On the other hand, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the left side support arm lower surface 124Lc, which is the lower surface of the left side support arm 124L, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SLH" (see Figure 3(c)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the right side support arm lower surface 124Rc, which is the lower surface of the right side support arm 124R, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SRH" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0070] Next, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the approximately flat portion between the left side first step 124Ld that protrudes downward on the first base 122 side of the left side support arm 124L and the left side second step 124Le that protrudes downward on the first left side mounting portion 126L side of the left side support arm 124L is defined as "SLAW" (see Figure 3(c)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left side engagement protrusion 128L and the right side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the approximately flat portion between the left side first joining area 142CL with the wall portion 142F on the left side of the bottom 142B and the left side second joining area 142DL with the left side rear end portion 142L of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0071] Furthermore, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the approximately flat portion between the right-side first step 124Rd that protrudes downward on the first base 122 side of the right-side support arm 124R and the right-side second step 124Re that protrudes downward on the first right-side mounting portion 126R side of the right-side support arm 124R is defined as "SRAW" (see Figure 3(d)). In addition, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the approximately flat portion between the right-side first joining area 142CR with the wall portion 142F on the right side of the bottom 142B and the right-side second joining area 142DR with the right-side rear end portion 142R of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

[0072] In the tag holder 10, the dimensions of SLH and SRH are set so that the height is equal to or greater than FH. The dimensions of SLAW, SLBW, SRAW, and SRBW are set so that the width is equal to or greater than FW.

[0073] (II) Description of the tag holder attachment mechanism according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention

[0074] FIG. 8 is an explanatory overall perspective view of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the tag holder is attached to a mesh pallet.

[0075] Also, Figures 9(a) to 9(e) show transition explanatory diagrams showing an example of a procedure for attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet.

[0076] 10(a) and 10(b) are enlarged perspective explanatory diagrams of the essential parts showing a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 10(a) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow C in Fig. 8, and Fig. 10(b) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow D in Fig. 8.

[0077] 11(a) to 11(c) are explanatory diagrams of the essential configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which it is fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 11(a) is an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the front when viewed from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), Fig. 11(b) is an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the top when viewed from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), and Fig. 11(c) is an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the bottom when viewed from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a).

[0078] 12(a) to 12(d) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Fig. 11(b). More specifically, Fig. 12(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the HH cross-sectional structure, Fig. 12(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the II cross-sectional structure, Fig. 12(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the JJ cross-sectional structure, and Fig. 12(d) shows an explanatory diagram of the KK cross-sectional structure.

[0079] 13(a) to 13(c) are explanatory perspective views showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 13(a) is an explanatory perspective view of a single mesh pallet, Fig. 13(b) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Fig. 13(c) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in directions that are alternately perpendicular to each other.

[0080] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the essential parts illustrating a state in which a mesh pallet having tag holders fixed thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention is being transported by a forklift.

[0081] In the above configuration, a process for attaching the tag holder 10 according to the present invention to the mesh pallet 300 will be described.

[0082] When attaching tag holder 10 to mesh pallet 300, it is attached to frame 302, which is located at the bottom of mesh pallet 300 and forms a substantially rectangular bottom framework. Frame 302, which is the member to be attached, is generally formed from a metal U-shaped plate member with a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens upward (see FIG. 9(a), etc.) or a square pipe. Tag holder 10 is fixed to one location on frame 302, for example, a desired location in an area that forms one of the sides of the rectangle on frame 302, such as approximately the center (see FIG. 8).

[0083] Here, reference numeral 304 denotes metal vertical wires and horizontal wires for forming a plate-like member arranged in a lattice shape to form a mesh (net-like) structure (see FIG. 8). In the following explanation, to avoid complicating the explanation and to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the vertical wires and horizontal wires denoted by reference numeral 304 will be collectively referred to simply as "wires 304."

[0084] More specifically, the first holder 12 is placed above the frame 302, and the second holder 14 is placed below the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(a)). Then, the rib upper surface 152a of the bottom 142B of the second holder 12 is placed in close contact with the lower surface 302a of the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(b)). Furthermore, the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302 so that the central engaging protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is placed in the space X between the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, and the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are joined to form the tag holder 10 (see FIG. 9(c)).

[0085] Here, if the shortest length in the left-right direction between the left support arm 124L and the right support arm 124R of the first holder 12 is defined as "AL" (see Figure 4(a)), AL is set so that when the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302, as shown in Figure 9(c), the wire 304 does not overlap with the left support arm 124L and the right support arm 124R in the vertical direction.

[0086] Next, the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La or the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(d). Note that Figure 9(d) shows the case where the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La), and the tag 100 is placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(e)).

[0087] Furthermore, when inserting the tag 100 into the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra, if the tag holder 10 is elastically deformed, smooth insertion is possible by utilizing this elastic deformation effect.

[0088] Furthermore, when inserting the tag 100 into the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, the tag can be inserted smoothly by adjusting the internal dimensions of the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0089] After placing the tag 100 in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra as described above, the left bolt 200L is inserted from above through the first left mounting hole 126La and the second left mounting hole 144La, and the left nut 202L is screwed onto the left bolt 200L to fasten the left support arm 124L to the left rear end portion 142L, and the right bolt 200R is inserted from above through the first right mounting hole 126Ra and the second right mounting hole 144Ra, and the right nut 202R is screwed onto the right bolt 200R to fasten the right support arm 124R to the right rear end portion 142R (see Figure 9(e)).

[0090] In this way, by using the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R as fastening devices to clamp the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10, a moment A is generated in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra located at the front end of the tag holder 10, which urges them upward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum, while a moment B is generated in the central tag insertion hole 146C located at the front end of the tag holder 10, which urges them downward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum (see Figures 10(a)(b)). As a result, the tag 100 placed in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra is sandwiched between the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and is prevented from jumping out of the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca or the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0091] In other words, when the left-side nut 202L is screwed onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is screwed onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are clamped and fastened together at the rear end of the tag holder 10.As a reaction force to this tightening force, forces (moments A and B) act that pull the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in directions separating them, with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as the center of rotation, and the tag holder 10 is fixed so as to hold the tag 100 in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0092] In other words, by tightening the left-side bolt 200L and the left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and the right-side nut 202R, repulsive forces act in opposing directions between the left-side engaging protrusion 128L and the right-side engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 and the central engaging protrusion 146C of the second holder 14, and the tag 100 is completely fixed within the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

[0093] If the left bolt 200L, the left nut 202L, the right bolt 200R and the right nut 202R are made of stainless steel, for example, it is possible to prevent rust from occurring over time.

[0094] In addition, to prevent the left-side nut 202L and the right-side nut 202R from loosening, adhesive may be applied to the left-side nut 202L or the left-side nut 202L, or adhesive may be applied to the right-side nut 202R or the right-side nut 202R, so that the adhesive strength can be adjusted in stages from a simple adhesion that can be removed with a weak force to a complete adhesion that cannot be removed unless destroyed.

[0095] Generally, mesh pallet 300 allows a plate-like member configured in a mesh (net) shape to be folded onto frame 302 as shown in Figure 13(a), and when the plate-like member is folded onto frame 302, a gap is formed between frame 302 and the folded plate-like member. Tag holder 10 is positioned in that gap, so tag holder 10 does not become an obstacle when folding the plate-like member.

[0096] Furthermore, mesh pallets 300 with the plate-like members folded can be stacked as shown in Figures 13(b) and (c), but gaps are formed between stacked mesh pallets 300, and the tag holders 10 are positioned in those gaps, so the tag holders 10 do not become an obstacle when stacking the mesh pallets 300.

[0097] Furthermore, mesh pallets 300 are generally transported using a forklift, and when a mesh pallet 300 equipped with a tag holder 10 is transported using a forklift, the tag holder 10 is positioned between a pair of forklift claws 400 as shown in Figure 14 (in Figure 14, only one of the forklift claws is shown to improve visibility of the illustration), so the tag holder 10 does not become an obstacle when using the forklift.

[0098] (III) Effects of the tag holder and tag holder mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention

[0099] As described above, the tag holder 10 and the mounting mechanism for the tag holder 10 allow the tag holder 10 to be easily attached and detached to frames such as pallets used for transporting items, such as mesh pallets.

[0100] Furthermore, the tag holder 10 can be attached to the outer periphery of the frame of an existing mesh pallet, so it can be easily attached to all mesh pallets regardless of the manufacturer.

[0101] Furthermore, when an RFID tag is used as tag 100, the distance from the mesh pallet frame to the IC chip built into the RFID tag can be set to a certain amount (for example, approximately 10 mm or more), so that a so-called non-metallic chip can be used, thereby reducing the cost of the RFID tag.

[0102] In addition, when an RFID tag is used as tag 100, for example, a reading device (reader) may be fixedly installed in a predetermined reading area, and the mesh pallet with tag holder 10 attached may be passed through the reading area to read the information on the IC chip, or a handheld reading device (reader) may be used to read the information on the IC chip individually for each mesh pallet with tag holder 10 attached.

[0103] (IV) Description of other embodiments and modifications

[0104] The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be embodied in various other forms. That is, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0105] For example, the above-described embodiment may be modified as shown in the following (IV-1) to (IV-6).

[0106] (IV-1) In the above-described embodiment, the left-side nut 202L is screwed onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is screwed onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, thereby clamping and fixing the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10. However, the method for fastening the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in Fig. 15, a cable tie 500 may be used as the fastener instead of the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R.

[0107] Here, the cable tie 500 is made of a metal such as steel, stainless steel, or an aluminum alloy, or a resin, and is configured to have a strip-shaped band portion 502 and a tubular buckle portion 504 attached to one longitudinal end of the band portion 502, and a locking protrusion (not shown) is arranged within the buckle portion 504. This locking protrusion fits into a protrusion formed in an approximately sawtooth shape on the wide surface of the band portion 12 inserted into the buckle portion 504, allowing the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 to be inserted into the buckle portion 504 to form a loop, but preventing the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 from being pulled out directly from the buckle portion 504.

[0108] The configuration of the binding band 500 described above is merely an example, and binding bands with different configurations may be used.

[0109] Furthermore, although not shown, instead of the binding band 500, a fastener such as a string, rope, or wire may be used.

[0110] By using fasteners such as the cable tie 500, string, rope or wire instead of the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R as fasteners, the manufacturing cost of the tag holder 10 can be reduced.

[0111] (IV-2) In the above-described embodiment, the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are fixed by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 using left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R as fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder, but it is of course not limited to this, and the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 may also be fastened by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder 14.

[0112] Figures 16(a), (b), and (c) show explanatory perspective views of the configuration of a tag holder according to another example of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are fastened by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. More specifically, Figure 16(a) shows an explanatory perspective view of the overall configuration of a tag holder according to another example of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of the LL cross section, and Figure 16(c) shows an explanatory perspective view of the enlarged cross section of the M region.

[0113] In Figures 16(a)(b)(c), components that are identical to or equivalent to the components of the tag holder 10 described with reference to Figures 1 to 15 are indicated using the same symbols as those used in Figures 1 to 15, and detailed descriptions of these components will be omitted as appropriate.

[0114] Here, when comparing the tag holder 110 shown in Figures 16(a), (b), and (c) with the tag holder 10, the only difference between the two is the configuration at the rear end, and there are no other differences in the configuration.

[0115] Specifically, in the tag holder 110, the first left side mounting portion 126L does not have a first left side mounting hole 126La drilled therein, and a left side band portion 112L is integrally formed extending downward in the vertical direction from the first left side mounting portion undersurface 126Lb of the first left side mounting portion 126L toward the second left side mounting portion 144L.

[0116] On the other hand, the second left side mounting portion 144L of the tag holder 110 has a left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb formed therein instead of the second left side mounting hole 144La, which penetrates in the vertical direction and allows the left side band portion 112L to be inserted therethrough.

[0117] Similarly, in the tag holder 110, the first right side mounting portion 126R does not have a first right side mounting hole 126Ra drilled therein, and a right side band portion 112R is integrally formed extending downward in the vertical direction from the first right side mounting portion undersurface 126Rb of the first right side mounting portion 126R toward the second right side mounting portion 144R.

[0118] On the other hand, the second right side mounting portion 144R of the tag holder 110 has a right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb formed therein instead of the second right side mounting hole 144Ra, which penetrates in the vertical direction and allows the right side band portion 112R to be inserted therethrough.

[0119] Furthermore, a left-side protrusion 112La formed in an approximately sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the left-side band portion 112L, and similarly, a right-side protrusion 112Ra formed in an approximately sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the right-side band portion 112R.

[0120] In addition, a left-side locking protrusion (not shown) is arranged in the left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb to lock the left-side protrusion 112La, and similarly, a right-side locking protrusion 144Rc is arranged in the right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb to lock the right-side protrusion 112Ra.

[0121] Although the left locking protrusion is not shown in the drawing, it has the same configuration as the right locking protrusion 144Rc.

[0122] Here, the left side locking protrusion engages with the left side protrusion 112La formed on the left side band portion 112L inserted into the left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, allowing the left side band portion 112L to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., allowing the left side band portion 112L to be pushed (moved) into the left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, but preventing the left side band portion 112L from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., preventing the left side band portion 112L from being pulled out of the left side band portion mounting hole 144Lb.

[0123] Similarly, the right side locking protrusion 144Rc engages with the right side protrusion 112Ra formed on the right side band portion 112R inserted into the right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, and allows the right side band portion 112R to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., the right side band portion 112R to be pushed (moved) into the right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, but prevents the right side band portion 112R from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., the right side band portion 112R from being pulled out of the right side band portion mounting hole 144Rb.

[0124] By configuring tag holder 110 as such, instead of using left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R, which are fasteners separate from tag holder 10, the manufacturing cost of tag holder 110 can be reduced.

[0125] (IV-3) The number of engaging protrusions (left engaging protrusion 128L, right engaging protrusion 128R, central engaging protrusion 146C) shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, and a total of three or more engaging protrusions may be provided. In other words, as long as the engaging protrusions arranged on the second holder 14 are configured to be sandwiched between the engaging protrusions arranged on the first holder 12, the number of engaging protrusions can be selected appropriately depending on the design.

[0126] (IV-4) In the above-described embodiment, the head shape of the left-side bolt 200L and the right-side bolt 200R may be a shape that allows tightening using a hexagonal wrench, in addition to the shape having a cross-shaped groove as shown in Figure 9(e) etc.

[0127] Furthermore, the left nut 202L and the right nut 202R are not limited to the hexagonal nuts shown in FIG. 9(e) and the like, and may be wing nuts or the like.

[0128] (IV-5) In the above-described embodiment, an RFID tag was given as an example of the tag 100 held by the tag holder 10, but of course this is not limited to this, and the tag holder 10 according to the present invention can be applied to tags other than RFID tags as long as they have a plate-like shape.

[0129] (IV-6) It goes without saying that the above-described embodiment and the various other embodiments and modifications shown in (IV-1) to (IV-5) above may be combined as appropriate. [Industrial Applicability]

[0130] The present invention can be used when attaching tags to pallets such as mesh pallets used for transporting goods. [Explanation of symbols]

[0131] 10 Tag Holders 12 First Holder 14 Second Holder 100 tags 110 Tag Holder 112L Left side band part (first band part) 112La Left side protrusion (1st protrusion) 112R Right side band part (second band part) 112Ra Right side protrusion (second protrusion) 122 1st base 122L Left side end (one end) 122R Right side end (other end) 124L Left side support arm (1st support arm) 124La Left rear end 124R Right side support arm (second support arm) 124Ra Right side rear end 126L 1st left side mounting part (1st mounting part) 126La 1st left side mounting hole 126Lb 1st left side mounting bottom surface 126R First right side mounting part (second mounting part) 126Ra 1st right side mounting hole 126Rb 1st right side mounting bottom surface 128L Left side engagement protrusion (first engagement protrusion) 128La Left tag insertion hole (first tag insertion hole) 128R Right side engagement protrusion (second engagement protrusion) 128Ra Right side tag insertion hole (second tag insertion hole) 130 Cutout area 142 Second base 142B Bottom 142F wall section 142L Left rear end 144L 2nd left side attachment part (3rd attachment part) 144La Second left side mounting hole 144Lb Left side band mounting hole (first band mounting hole) 142R Right rear end 144R 2nd right side attachment part (4th attachment part) 144Ra Second right side mounting hole 144Rb Right side band mounting hole (second band mounting hole) 144Rc Right side locking protrusion (second locking protrusion) 146C Central engagement protrusion (third engagement protrusion) 146Ca Central tag insertion hole (third tag insertion hole) 148 Cutout area 150 Cutout area 152 Ribs 200L Left side bolt (fastener) 200R Right side bolt (fastener) 202L Left side nut (fastener) 202R Right side nut (fastener) 300 mesh pallet 302 Frame (mounted member) 304 wire rod (vertical wire rod, horizontal wire rod) 400 forklift claw 500 Cable ties (fasteners) 502 Band Club 504 Buckle part

Claims

1. In a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, a first holder having a generally U-shaped overall shape; a second holder that is disposed opposite the first holder, is open to the first holder side, and is a groove-shaped body having a generally trough-shaped cross section with a generally U-shaped cross section; and The first holder is a plate-shaped first base; a first support arm portion disposed so as to extend from one end of the first base portion; a first attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the first support arm portion opposite to the one end portion; a second support arm portion disposed so as to extend from the other end of the first base portion; a second attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the second support arm portion opposite to the other end portion; a first engaging protrusion formed on the first base; a first tag insertion hole formed in the first engagement protrusion; a second engaging protrusion formed on the first base at a predetermined interval from the first engaging protrusion; a second tag insertion hole formed in the second engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole; and The second holder is a second base portion which is a groove-shaped body having a generally gutter-shaped cross section with a generally U-shaped cross section; a third engagement protrusion formed at one end of the second base portion on a side facing the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion, and capable of being disposed between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion; a third tag insertion hole formed in the third engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole; a third mounting portion disposed opposite the first mounting portion at the other end of the second base portion; a fourth mounting portion disposed opposite the second mounting portion on the other end side of the second base portion; and The first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together. A tag holder characterized by:

2. The tag holder according to claim 1, The first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together by a fastener, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together by a fastener. A tag holder characterized by:

3. The tag holder according to claim 2, The fastener is a bolt and nut or a cable tie. A tag holder characterized by:

4. The tag holder according to claim 1, the first mounting portion has a first band portion extending toward the third mounting portion, the third mounting portion has a first band portion mounting hole through which the first band portion can be inserted and engaged with; the second mounting portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth mounting portion, The fourth mounting portion has a second band portion mounting hole through which the second band portion can be inserted and engaged. A tag holder characterized by:

5. The tag holder according to claim 4, The first band portion includes a first protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, the second band portion includes a second protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, the first band portion mounting hole includes a first locking protrusion that locks the first protrusion, the second band portion mounting hole includes a second locking protrusion that locks the second protrusion, the first locking protrusion engages with the first protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion mounting hole, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out of the first band portion mounting hole; The second locking protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out of the second band portion mounting hole. A tag holder characterized by:

6. 6. The tag holder according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, The first holder and the second holder are made of synthetic resin. A tag holder characterized by:

7. A tag holder mounting mechanism using the tag holder according to claim 1, the third engaging protrusion of the second holder is disposed between the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion of the first holder; a tag is inserted by communicating the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole, and the third tag insertion hole; The first and third mounting portions are fastened together with the workpiece sandwiched therebetween, and the second and fourth mounting portions are fastened together with the workpiece sandwiched therebetween. A tag holder attachment mechanism characterized by:

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