Zipper tab

Abstract

To provide a zipper tab that can give a user a comfortable feeling. [Solution] The zipper tab 1 is detachably attached to the pull tab 9 of the zipper 5, and comprises a tab body 11 having an opening 15, and an aroma diffusing part 20 that is fitted and fixed to the opening 15 and has an exposed surface 21 exposed from the opening 15, and is configured to diffuse an aroma into the surroundings from the exposed surface 21 of the aroma diffusing part 20. The aroma diffusing part 20 is made of a porous material and is configured to be impregnated with a volatile liquid aroma.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a zipper tab that is attached to a zipper pull. [Background technology]

[0002] Zippers, a type of fastener, are widely used for clothing, bags, and the like, and generally comprise a set of interlocking linear elements and a slider that can move along the elements. The slider has a body through which the elements are inserted and a pull tab attached to the body. A user can open or close the set of elements by moving the slider while holding the pull tab.

[0003] Typically, zipper pulls are relatively small, making them difficult for users to grip, and it can also be difficult to determine the position of the slider on the zipper.

[0004] In this regard, Patent Document 1 discloses that a tab-shaped gripping portion is directly attached to the pull tab, which makes the pull tab portion of the slider larger overall, making it easier for the user to grip.

[0005] Patent Document 2 also discloses a pull tab extender that is attached to the end of a pull tab. The pull tab extender has a tape portion wrapped around the end of the pull tab and a tab-shaped widening portion attached to the tape portion. The widening portion has two openable plate-like bodies, and the tape portion is sandwiched and fixed between the plate-like bodies. This allows the user to easily move the slider by grasping the pull tab extender. It also makes it easier to determine the position of the slider. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 4-112613 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-9914 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Clothing made of synthetic fibers such as polyester and polyethylene has a distinctive odor that can be bothersome or unpleasant for some users. This problem is particularly pronounced when the clothing is worn as an inner layer, because odors trapped inside the outer layer radiate from the neck, which is close to the user's face. Zippers are also widely used in a variety of items, and the odors of these items can be unpleasant for some users.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a zipper tab that can induce a comfortable feeling in the user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The zipper tab according to the present invention is a zipper tab that is detachably attached to a zipper pull, Ta The main body and an opening formed by recessing the surface of the tab body; an aroma diffusing unit that is fitted and fixed to the opening and has an exposed surface that is exposed from the opening, is made of a porous material and is impregnated with a volatile liquid fragrance, configured to diffuse fragrance from the exposed surface into the surroundings. A convex ridge portion is formed on the surface of the tub body so as to surround the opening, and the convex ridge portion protrudes from both the surface of the tub body around the opening and the exposed surface of the aroma diffusion portion.

[0010] With this configuration, even if the zippered item has an unpleasant odor, the fragrance is diffused into the surrounding area from the exposed surface of the fragrance diffuser on the zipper tab, creating a pleasant feeling for the user. Moreover, when the zipper is used by sliding the pull tab, the fragrance diffuser moves and swings along with the pull, thereby enhancing the fragrance diffusion effect.

[0011] Furthermore, since the zipper tab is detachable from the pull tab, the zipper tab with a different fragrance or a different design of the tab body can be replaced according to the user's mood.

[0012] In addition The fragrance can be efficiently impregnated into the porous fragrance-diffusing section, which allows the fragrance-diffusing effect to last longer. Furthermore, when the fragrance-diffusing function deteriorates, it can be easily restored by refilling the fragrance. Furthermore, because the fragrance-diffusing section is configured to be movable along with the zipper pull, it can also be moved to a position where it is easy to refill the fragrance.

[0013] Moreover, The exposed surface of the fragrance diffuser is protected by the ridges, which prevents wear on the exposed surface due to contact with surrounding objects. Furthermore, when refilling the fragrance diffuser with liquid fragrance, the ridges function as a liquid retainer on the exposed surface, preventing leakage of the fragrance to the surrounding area.

[0014] The inner peripheral surface of the ridge portion is preferably continuous with the inner peripheral surface of the opening.

[0015] The tub body preferably has a rear opening on the opposite side to the opening, and the aroma diffusing portion is exposed through the rear opening.

[0016] This allows the fragrance of the fragrance diffusing part to be diffused not only from the opening on the front side of the tub body but also from the rear opening on the rear side of the tub body, thereby improving the fragrance diffusion effect. 。 [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a zipper tab that can induce a comfortable feeling in the user. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a front view of a garment to which a zipper tab according to this embodiment is attached. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a zipper tab attached to a zipper pull tab. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front view showing a zipper tab. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the zipper tab. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the fragrance diffusing unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a modified zipper tab. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a front view of clothing 3 to which a zipper tab 1 of this embodiment is attached. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing zipper tab 1 attached to pull tab 9 of zipper 5. Fig. 3 is a front view of zipper tab 1, and Fig. 4 is a rear view of zipper tab 1. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing fragrance diffusion unit 20.

[0021] In this embodiment, a zipper tab 1 attached to a zipper 5 that opens and closes a front body 4 of a garment 3 will be described as an example. The garment 3 is, for example, an inner layer of a jacket, and has a zipper 5 that can open and close the left and right front body portions 4.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, zipper 5 has an element portion 6 that extends vertically in the center of front body 4, and a slider 7 that is provided so as to be able to move up and down along element portion 6. As shown in Figure 2, slider 7 has a body 8 and a small plate-like pull tab 9 that is provided so as to be able to swing on body 8. An opening 9a that passes through pull tab 9 in the thickness direction is formed at the tip side of pull tab 9.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the zipper tab 1 has a tab body 11 and a flexible connecting part 12 formed integrally with the tab body 11. The tab body 11 is made of a synthetic resin material such as polyurethane, and is the part that the user grips when opening or closing the zipper 5. Note that the tab body 11 is not limited to a synthetic resin material and may be made of other materials such as wood or metal.

[0024] The connecting portion 12 is formed of, for example, a high-strength polyester microcord or a synthetic resin fiber such as nylon. The connecting portion 12 connects the tab body 11 and the pull tab 9 of the slider 7. For example, the connecting portion 12 is formed of, for example, a ring-shaped strap. As shown in FIG. 2, the connecting portion 12 can be detachably attached to the opening 9a of the pull tab 9 of the slider 7. Note that the connecting portion 12 is not limited to being made of synthetic resin fiber, and may be made of other flexible materials.

[0025] 2 to 4, the tab body 11 is formed, for example, in the shape of a circular plate. The tab body 11 has an opening 15 at the center of the front surface side. The opening 15 has a circular opening shape, and is formed in a recessed shape recessed in the thickness direction of the tab body 11, as shown in FIG.

[0026] Furthermore, the tab body 11 has a ridge portion 16 formed around the opening 15. The ridge portion 16 is formed, for example, in a ring shape with a rectangular cross section. The inner peripheral surface of the ridge portion 16 is continuous with the inner peripheral surface of the opening 15.

[0027] The zipper tab 1 further includes an aroma-diffusing portion 20 that is fitted into and fixed to the opening 15. The aroma-diffusing portion 20 has an exposed surface 21 that is exposed from the opening 15. As shown in FIG. 5 , the ridge portion 16 protrudes from both the surface of the tab body 11 around the opening 15 and the exposed surface 21 of the aroma-diffusing portion 20. Thus, the zipper tab 1 is configured to diffuse aroma into the surroundings from the exposed surface 21 of the aroma-diffusing portion 20.

[0028] The fragrance diffuser 20 is made of a porous material and is configured to be impregnated with a volatile liquid fragrance. For example, the fragrance diffuser 20 can be made of a porous material such as porous ceramics or diatomaceous earth. As shown in Figure 6, the fragrance diffuser 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape and is adhesively fixed in place in the opening 15.

[0029] The aromatic agent is preferably an essential oil. Although other aromatic agents such as fragrance oils (synthetic fragrances) may also be used, it is preferable to use essential oils because they have effects on mental and physical health and relaxation.

[0030] 4 and 5, the tab body 11 has a back opening 17 on the opposite side to the opening 15. The back opening 17 is formed by penetrating the bottom 18 of the concave opening 15. Therefore, the back opening 17 communicates with the front opening 15.

[0031] That is, fragrance diffusing unit 20 has exposed back surface 22 exposed from back opening 17. Thus, fragrance diffusing unit 20 is capable of diffusing fragrance from both exposed front surface 21 and exposed back surface 22.

[0032] Here, the shape of the tab body 11 is not limited to the circular plate shape described above, and can be any design according to the user's preference. Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a modified zipper tab 10. In this modified example, the same parts as those in Figures 1 to 6 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0033] As shown in Figure 7, zipper tab 10 has a cross-shaped tab body 11. Zipper tab 10 has an aroma diffuser 20 that fits into and is fixed to an opening 15 of tab body 11. A ridge 16 is formed around opening 15. Zipper tab 10 also has the cross-sectional shape shown in Figure 5, with aroma diffuser 20 exposed from a rear opening 17 formed on the rear side of tab body 11. Even if tab body 11 is formed in such a cross shape, the same effect as that of zipper tab 1 described above can be obtained.

[0034] When using the zipper tab 1 of this embodiment, the user first drips essential oil as a fragrance onto the aroma diffuser 20 to impregnate it. At this time, the slider 7 of the zipper 5 is moved in advance to the edge of the hem of the clothing 3. This allows the essential oil to be dripped onto the aroma diffuser 20 while the aroma diffuser 20 is separated from the clothing 3, making it possible to prevent the essential oil from accidentally getting on the clothing 3.

[0035] Since the aroma diffuser 20 is made of a porous material, the dropped essential oil quickly penetrates the aroma diffuser 20. The essential oil impregnated into the aroma diffuser 20 gradually evaporates from the exposed surface 21 and diffuses as a fragrance into the surrounding area. After the aroma diffuser 20 is impregnated with the essential oil, the user lifts the slider 7 to the desired position. The lifting action of the slider 7 also enhances the fragrance diffusion effect. Next, the user can put on an outer layer (not shown) of their jacket over the inner garment 3.

[0036] Here, clothing 3 made of synthetic fibers such as polyester has a distinctive chemical odor, and the odor is easily acquired by the adhesion and accumulation of sebum and dirt. Thus, even if the odor of clothing 3 is unpleasant to the user, the zipper tab 1, 10 of this embodiment effectively diffuses the fragrance into the surrounding area from the exposed surface 21 of the fragrance diffuser 20, thereby eliciting a pleasant feeling in the user. For example, depending on the type of essential oil, the fragrance can provide the user with effects such as relaxation, stress relief, or improved concentration.

[0037] Furthermore, when zipper 5 is used by sliding pull tab 9, fragrance diffuser 20 moves and swings along with pull tab 9, thereby enhancing the fragrance diffusion effect. Furthermore, because tab body 11 and pull tab 9 are connected by flexible connecting part 12, fragrance diffuser 20 swings with the user's movements even when zipper 5 is not being operated, thereby enhancing the fragrance diffusion effect.

[0038] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, when the slider 7 is pulled up to the user's neck, the fragrance diffusing section 20 is positioned close to the user's face, allowing the fragrance to be delivered to the user more appropriately.

[0039] In particular, when the clothing 3 is worn as an inner layer over an outer jacket (not shown), even if the odor of the inner layer becomes trapped between the inner layer and the outer layer, the slider 7 is pulled up and the fragrance diffusion unit 20 positioned around the neck can suitably induce a pleasant feeling in the user.

[0040] In addition, since the fragrance diffusion section 20 is configured to be exposed from the rear opening 17 of the tub body 11, the fragrance of the fragrance diffusion section 20 can be diffused not only from the front opening 15 of the tub body 11 but also from the rear opening 17 on the rear side of the tub body 11.

[0041] Furthermore, since the aroma-diffusing unit 20 is made of a porous material such as porous ceramic, it is possible to efficiently impregnate the aroma-diffusing unit 20 with a liquid aroma (essential oil, etc.), thereby prolonging the aroma-diffusing effect. Also, when the aroma-diffusing function deteriorates, the aroma-diffusing function can be easily restored by replenishing the aroma-diffusing unit 20 with essential oil, etc.

[0042] In addition, because the fragrance diffuser 20 is configured to be movable together with the pull tab 9 of the zipper 5, the fragrance diffuser can be moved as needed to a position that makes it easy to replenish the fragrance. For example, as described above, the slider 7 of the zipper 5 can be moved to the edge of the hem of the clothing 3 in advance, and essential oil can be dripped onto the fragrance diffuser 20 with the fragrance diffuser 20 as far away from the clothing 3 as possible. This makes it possible to prevent the essential oil from adhering to the clothing 3.

[0043] Furthermore, a ridge 16 is formed around the opening 15, and as the ridge 16 protrudes from both the surface around the opening 15 and the exposed surface 21 of the aroma diffuser 20, the exposed surface 21 of the aroma diffuser 20 is protected by the ridge 16, and it is possible to prevent soiling of the surrounding clothing 3 and wear of the exposed surface 21 due to contact with the surrounding clothing 3. Moreover, when a liquid aroma such as essential oil is refilled into the aroma diffuser 20, the exposed surface 21 functions as a liquid retainer for the aroma, which has the particular effect of preventing leakage of the liquid to the surrounding area.

[0044] Furthermore, since the zipper tabs 1, 10 are detachable from the pull tab 9, the zipper tabs 1, 10 with different fragrances or zipper tabs 1, 10 with different tab body 11 designs can be replaced according to the user's mood.

[0045] In the above embodiment, the zipper tab 1 attached to the zipper 5 that opens and closes the front body 4 of the garment 3 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be similarly applied as a zipper tab attached to the zipper pull of other items such as bags, pouches, shoes, and accessories. [Industrial Applicability]

[0046] As described above, the present invention is useful for a zipper tab that is attached to a zipper pull tab. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1,10 Zipper tab 3 clothing 5 Zipper 7 Slider 9 Pull handle 11 Tab body 12 Connecting part 15 Opening 16 Convex portion 17 Back opening 20 Aroma diffuser 21 Exposed surface 22 Back side exposed surface

Claims

1. A zipper tab that is detachably attached to a zipper pull, The tab body and an opening formed by recessing the surface of the tab body; an aroma diffusing unit that is fitted and fixed to the opening and has an exposed surface that is exposed from the opening, the fragrance diffusing section is made of a porous material and is configured to diffuse a fragrance from the exposed surface to the surroundings by being impregnated with a volatile liquid fragrance; A protruding portion is formed on the surface of the tab body so as to surround the opening, The zipper tab, wherein the protruding ridge portion protrudes from both the surface of the tab body around the opening and the exposed surface of the aroma diffusion portion.

2. A zipper tab as described in claim 1, wherein the inner surface of the convex rib portion is continuous with the inner surface of the opening.

3. The tab body has a back opening on the opposite side to the opening, The zipper tab according to claim 1 , wherein the fragrance-diffusing portion is exposed from the rear opening.

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