Fastening hooks

Abstract

To provide a fastening device that improves the efficiency and comfort of hanging vegetables and other items to dry. [Solution] The fastening hook 1 comes in two types: a through-part type and a through-member type, and is available in paired and multiple types A, B, C, and D. The configuration consists of a flexible string-like member 2, with a through-part type having a through-part 3 at an appropriate location, and a through-member type having a through-member 12. An insertion part 4 is inserted through each to form a fastening part 5. When using it, simply insert vegetables or other items into the fastening part 5 and pull the insertion part 4 to fasten it, and then hang it on a pole. Basically, all are made up of a string-like member 2, and no other accessories or tools are needed, allowing you to complete the fastening and hanging work with just this one item. It greatly contributes to improving work efficiency and reducing the burden on people in a wide range of fields who previously had to repeatedly tie strings with rubber-gloved hands for time-consuming tasks such as picking onions, garlic, dried persimmons, whole dried fish, dried flowers, and soba noodles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening and hanging tool for efficiently proceeding with the fastening work of bundling and tying vegetables or the like, which are objects to be hung, and the hanging work on a pole, a hook, or the like in the drying work by hanging and drying vegetables or the like.

Background Art

[0002] For example, onions, which have the second highest shipment volume after tomatoes among vegetables, must be dried after harvesting for long-term storage. Looking at the conventional drying work, the stem parts of 2 to 4 or 5 onions are put together, and a complicated tying method that takes time and effort is used so that they do not fall off even when dried, and they are tied with a string and hung on a pole under the eaves or the like for air drying. This work, which is repeated every year, spending a great deal of time and labor to dry a large number of onions, still remains the same as before, and no simple tool for this hanging and drying has been developed yet. Also, garlic is in the same situation in natural drying other than boiler drying.

[0003] Furthermore, when making cut flowers into dried flowers, most of them are dried by hanging them under natural conditions and air drying. Looking at the drying method, first, several fresh flowers are put together, their stem parts are tied with a string or a rubber band, and this is generally dried by tying it to a pole or a rope, straddling it, or hanging it with a clip, an S-shaped hook, or the like. However, such methods are time-consuming, such as tying each bunch with a string and cutting the excess string with scissors, and various tools need to be prepared in advance. Also, when drying indoors in an ordinary household, the scenery, the use of clips, S-shaped hooks, etc., and the fact that several tying strings hang down, etc., give an impression of complexity.

[0004] Next, from late autumn to early winter, it is common to see persimmons being dried by hanging them from the eaves of houses. For this purpose, clip-shaped or mat-shaped drying materials have been developed for persimmons whose stems have been cut off, and these are available on the market. However, for persimmons with the stems left in a T-shape, the traditional method of drying them has been to tie each individual stem with string, or to spread out the holes in a rope and insert the persimmon into the holes. However, this method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and puts a strain on the hands, presenting many challenges in terms of efficiency and effort.

[0005] Furthermore, in the drying process for whole dried fish such as dried saury and salted bonito, the tedious and time-consuming work of tying the tail of each fish with string or other means while wearing rubber gloves and hanging them on poles has been continued for a long time, and there is still no sign of improvement in this drying process.

[0006] A search for prior art regarding fastening devices used for hanging drying yielded no results for onions or garlic, and for dried flowers, only literature on production methods using equipment and chemicals was found; there were no examples of drying devices for hanging. On the other hand, prior art related to fish is proposed in the following patent (utility model) documents 1 and 2, and for dried persimmon materials used for dried persimmons with the stems removed, proposals and developments have been made in the following patent documents 3 to 10. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Hei 3-61888 [Patent Document 2] Hei 3-61889 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 09-275926 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-239445 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2001-231527 (P2001-231527A) [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-199855 (P2002-199855A) [Patent Document 7] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-084965 (P2002-84965A) [Patent Document 8] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-185792 [Patent Document 9] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-280375 (P2006-280375A) [Patent Document 10] Utility Model Application No. 2019-4651 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] According to the aforementioned patent (utility model) documents 1 and 2 concerning fish, this is a fish drying device consisting of a horizontal support and a fish hanging part having a clothespin-like fish holder, and the fish are dried by clipping them with the clothespin-like fish holder. However, with the above technology, in order to dry a large number of fish, it is necessary to prepare the same number of clothespin-like fish holders, and furthermore, because the clothespin-like fish holders are fixed to the horizontal support, there are concerns about high costs in terms of manufacturing and use, and furthermore, because of its bulky shape, it requires a considerable amount of space both when in use and when stored, and thus has many problems.

[0009] Furthermore, according to Patent Documents 3 to 10 concerning dried persimmons, the structure is such that the "stem" portion of a persimmon with the stem cut off is simply clamped with the tip of a clip, or the base of the stem of a persimmon with the stem attached is simply clamped with a V-shaped groove, which is thought to contribute to reducing the burden on dried persimmon producers. However, the method for persimmons with the stem attached in a T-shape remains undeveloped.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention aims to develop a fastening device that makes the drying process more efficient and comfortable, particularly for drying onions, garlic, dried flowers, buckwheat, etc., as well as for hanging persimmons with the stem left in a T-shape, and for drying whole fish by tying the tail and hanging them up. The device has a simple structure and is extremely easy for elderly people to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] To solve the above problems, the fastening hook described in claim 1 is a fastening hook for fastening a hanging object such as vegetables and hanging it on a pole or the like to dry, wherein the fastening hook consists of a single flexible string-like member, and has through-parts provided at appropriate locations on the string-like member, insertion-parts consisting of the portion other than the through-parts, a plurality of fastening parts formed by inserting the insertion-parts through the through-parts, and hanging parts for hanging on a pole or hook or the like, or securing parts for tying to a column or beam, and the hanging object is inserted into the fastening part, and the hanging object is fastened by pulling the insertion-parts, and it is used by hanging or tying it to a pole or column via the hanging parts or securing parts.

[0012] Furthermore, the fastening hook described in claim 2 has both a pair type and a plural type, The paired type has one fastening portion at each end of the string-like member, the plural type has A, B, C, and D types, the A type has one or more fastening portions at both ends of the string-like member and between the ends, and has the hanging portion in the center of the string-like member and in its vicinity, the B type does not have the hanging portion and has one or more fastening portions at both ends of the string-like member and between the ends, the C type does not have the hanging portion and has the fastening portion at one end of the string-like member and the connecting portion at the other end, with one or more fastening portions between the fastening portion at one end and the connecting portion at the other end, and the D type does not have the hanging portion and has the connecting portion at both ends of the string-like member and has one or more fastening portions between the connecting portions at both ends.

[0013] Furthermore, the fastening hook described in claim 3 is characterized in that the fastening hook does not have the through portion, a loop is formed where the string-like members intersect at the location where the through portion is formed, the through member is secured with some slack at the intersection of the string-like members, and the loop constitutes the fastening portion.

[0014] Furthermore, the fastening device described in claim 4 is characterized in that the end of the through member is fixed at the location where the through portion is formed, and the intersection is held in place with some play by the portion of the through member other than the end.

[0015] Next, the fastening hook described in claim 5 is characterized in that a part of the fastening portion has a return stop portion or return stop member for preventing the loss of the fastening portion due to excessive pulling of the insertion portion, and in the fastening hook made of the through member, the return stop member which is pushably installed on the fastening portion at its end serves as a length adjustment member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] To describe the effects of the fastening device described in claims 1 and 2 of the present invention, first, let's look at the traditional method of drying a vast number of onions that has been practiced since ancient times. This involves tying the stems of 2 to 4 or 5 onions together with string in a very complex knot so that they do not fall off when they dry, then passing the string through the onions and pulling it up to make one bundle, making another bundle in the same complex knot, and then tying these two bundles together before hanging them on a pole. This is a very time-consuming process.

[0017] Therefore, if a pair of fastening hooks is used for this task, as shown in the diagram of usage with onions in the large diagram and garlic in the small diagram in Figure 3, multiple onion stems are inserted into the loop of one fastening part, the insertion part is pulled, and the onions are passed through the insertion part and pulled upwards to securely fasten them. The other fastening part is fastened in the same way, and then it can be hung on a pole as is.

[0018] Therefore, even when fastening a plurality of suspended objects to a single fastening part in this way, there is no need at all to use a complicated tying method as in the prior art, and it can be firmly fastened with just this, and there is no need to tie or combine with a string at any point during the work, or to cut the excess string with scissors. Since it can be completed with just this single string, the required time compared to the prior art is significantly shortened, and the work can be completed comfortably.

[0019] Also, when making dried persimmons etc., in the past, when making the cores of persimmons, a lot of time was spent by severely using fingers such as spreading and sandwiching the mesh, or tying each core of the persimmon with a string. However, if the fastening fixture is used here, the work can proceed very efficiently. Different from the case of fastening a plurality of suspended objects such as onions described above, in the case of dried persimmons etc., one suspended object is inserted into one fastening part, and it is an extremely easy operation because it can be fastened just by pulling the insertion part.

[0020] As shown in a paired form in FIG. 4 and a plural form A type in FIG. 8 for the usage mode diagram, insert the core of the persimmon into the fastening part. Since the paired form in FIG. 4 shows the already fastened state, it can be directly hung on a pole as it is. Also, in FIG. 8, to make it easier to understand, it shows the state before complete fastening. Therefore, after that, it can be fastened just by pulling the insertion part shown in the figure in the direction of the thick arrow. There is no burden on the fingers at all, and it can be easily done in a short time. Moreover, there is no worry about the falling or damage of the persimmons which are the suspended objects, and extremely stable fastening is possible. Therefore, it is released from the previous stress, and the work can be advanced efficiently and comfortably in a short time.

[0021] Next, regarding the effects of the plural forms B, C, D types of this fastening fixture, front views in each through - part type of the B type in FIG. 10, the upper figure of the C type in FIG. 12, and the lower figure of the D type in FIG. 12 are illustrated. The plural forms B and C types can be used both vertically and horizontally. The D type is mainly used horizontally. When using the B and C types horizontally in this way, the fastening parts at both ends or one end of the B and C types can be used as hanging parts for hooks etc.

[0022] Figure 11 shows a usage diagram of the B-type with multiple attachments, where both ends are hooked onto hooks for making dried flowers, and Figure 13 shows a usage diagram of the C-type with one end hooked onto a hook and the other end tied to a pillar. In this way, by using the B-type and C-type horizontally (or the D-type described later), dried flowers, buckwheat, soybeans, black beans, etc. can be easily dried without much effort, depending on the conditions of the drying space.

[0023] As mentioned at the beginning regarding dried flowers, the drying process for buckwheat and other grains is still mostly done by hand, although some mechanization is progressing. The harvested buckwheat and other grains are tied together with string one by one and hung on poles to dry, which is an extremely time-consuming process. However, by using this paired type, there is no need to tie with string, no need to cut off excess string with scissors, and two bundles of buckwheat or soybeans can be tied together with a single paired type and hung on a pole, making it very efficient and comfortable, and significantly reducing working time.

[0024] Furthermore, when using the plural B and C types, the stems of flowers, buckwheat, etc., can be inserted into each of the fastening parts other than the ends, and the fastening can be secured simply by pulling each insertion part. These are then stretched horizontally to dry, and as mentioned above, the fastening parts at both ends of the B type and the fastening part at one end of the C type can be used as hanging parts to hang on hooks, etc. In addition, the remaining fastening part at the other end of the C type can be used to tie to a pillar or beam, etc., even if there is no hook on the other side.

[0025] Therefore, there is no need to prepare ropes or poles in advance, or to prepare various tools such as S-hooks and scissors, or to tie the stems of flowers with string or rubber bands, making it possible to proceed with the production of dried flowers and the securing of buckwheat noodles and other items very efficiently.

[0026] Furthermore, regarding the effects of the D-type, shown in the lower diagram of Figure 12, since both ends of the D-type are fastening parts, it is mainly used horizontally. However, even when the distance between the places where the fastening hangers are to be stretched is ambiguous, or when there are no hooks in that place, the fastening parts on both ends can be used to tie it to a post or the like for drying. In addition, the ambiguous distance between the drying places can be adjusted by tying both ends together, allowing for a taut and secure fit. Thus, depending on the conditions of the drying place and the intended use, each of the A, B, C, and D types can be selected and used.

[0027] Next, regarding the effect of the fastening hook described in claim 3, which does not have a through portion and is formed using a through member, as illustrated in Figure 2 as a pair, in Figure 7 as a multiple A type, and in Figure 16 as a multiple B type, if a loop is created by crossing the string-like members at an appropriate place to form the fastening portion of the string-like members, and the crossed portion of the string-like members is secured with a through member, leaving some play so that the insertion portion can pass through smoothly, and the loop is configured as the fastening portion, then a reduction in manufacturing costs can be expected, the durability of the product can be increased, and furthermore, the feel and stability can be obtained to be the same as or better than those of the through portion type.

[0028] As examples of how this through-member type pair can be used, Figure 4 shows how it can be used when making dried persimmons, and Figure 5 shows how it can be used when making whole dried saury. The fastening hook made of the through-part type, as exemplified with the onion, may also be formed using the through-member type, and conversely, the fastening hook made of the through-member type exemplified in Figures 4 and 5 may also be formed using the through-part type. As can be seen in the figures, both the through-member type and the through-part type have simple configurations, and in terms of effectiveness, the through-member type can be expected to have the same or even better effects than the through-part type.

[0029] Furthermore, looking at the traditional method of drying whole fish such as saury, bonito, and salmon by tying their tails, it is an extremely tedious and time-consuming task to tie the tails of a huge number of fish with string using hands wearing rubber gloves. However, as shown in Figure 5, if the paired type is used, both the through-part type and the through-member type can be used in the same way as dried persimmons, by simply inserting the tail of one saury or other fish into one fastening part and pulling the insertion part to fasten it. This makes the work extremely easy and can significantly reduce the conventional working time and labor time.

[0030] To compare the through-type and through-member type side-by-side, Figure 8, mentioned earlier, shows a diagram of how to use the multiple-type A through-type when drying persimmons, and Figure 17 shows a diagram of how to use the same multiple-type A, but this time using the through-member type, when drying persimmons. In both Figure 8 and Figure 17, the persimmon stem is inserted into the fastening part, and then the insertion part is simply pulled in the direction of the thick arrow to secure it firmly. As you can see from comparing them side-by-side, both the through-type and through-member type have similarly simple configurations, are very easy to use, and dramatically improve the efficiency of conventional fastening work.

[0031] Furthermore, Figure 9 shows a diagram illustrating the use of the through-member type A, which uses a through-member to fasten and dry a large number of garlic cloves. After inserting the stems of 4 or 5 garlic cloves into one fastening section, just like with the onions mentioned earlier, pull the insertion section and then pass it through the garlic cloves and pull it upwards. As mentioned before, even when fastening multiple items to a single fastening section in this way, there is no need for conventional, complicated tying methods, and there is no worry that the items being fastened, such as onions or garlic, will fall off even after drying, as they will remain firmly fastened until drying is complete.

[0032] Next, regarding the effect of the fastening hook described in claim 4, during the manufacturing stage, the end of the through member is first fixed to the location that forms the fastening portion of the string-like member, and the remaining part of the through member is used to stop the intersection with some play, thereby preventing the through member from moving and losing its original fixed position where the fastening portion should be.

[0033] Furthermore, the effect of the fastening hook described in claim 5 is limited to the through-type, as illustrated in Figure 14. However, in this through-type fastening hook, if the insertion part is pulled too hard when the object to be suspended is not inserted into the fastening part, the fastening part will be lost.

[0034] Therefore, as illustrated in the plural form in the large diagram of Figure 14 and in the pair form in the small diagram, by forming return stoppers at the appropriate locations of the fastening portion, or by installing return stoppers at the appropriate locations of the fastening portion, as shown in the pair form in the upper diagram of Figure 15, it is possible to prevent the fastening portion from being accidentally lost due to excessive pulling of the insertion portion.

[0035] Furthermore, in the lower part of the same Figure 15, two retaining members are shown as partial diagrams of the plural type B or C. The retaining member shown on the right side of the figure is a retaining member that has the effect of preventing the loss of the fastening part, similar to the upper part of the figure.

[0036] Furthermore, by installing a stopper member in a pushable manner at the fastening portion of the end of the multiple-type connector, the stopper member also functions as a length adjustment member. This is a common method of use for both through-part type connectors and through-member type connectors, and it brings about the same effect for both.

[0037] These fastening devices, whether paired, multi-pack, through-type, or through-member type, all have a very simple structure consisting of a single string-like member, making them easy for elderly people to handle. They eliminate the tedious tasks of tying bundles together with string while wearing gloves, or tying two bundles together, as well as the hassle of cutting off excess string with scissors each time a knot is made. Since they can be fastened and hung directly on a pole, they significantly reduce the workload compared to conventional methods and dramatically increase work efficiency.

[0038] Furthermore, while conventional methods of securing equipment, such as using vinyl strings, often resulted in annual disposal and thus increased costs, the use of this securing tool, which is made of polyethylene or other resins, allows for multiple uses due to its high durability, leading to cost savings. Additionally, its simple string shape and extremely lightweight design make it easy to carry during work, and storage space when not in use can be minimized.

[0039] Therefore, according to the present invention, there is no need to prepare other accessories or scissors, and the entire process from fastening to hanging can be completed with just one fastening and hanging tool, allowing the series of operations to proceed smoothly and seamlessly in a single flow. It is also very easy to handle and does not strain the fingers, and furthermore, it enables extremely stable fastening without any worry of the suspended object falling or being damaged. As such, it can be used for a wide range of applications, such as drying large quantities of onions and garlic, dried persimmons, whole dried saury and bonito, as well as drying fresh flowers, buckwheat, soybeans and black beans, and these fastening and hanging operations can be made extremely efficient and comfortable compared to conventional methods, greatly contributing to reducing the burden on workers in the wide range of fields mentioned above. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0040] The following diagrams and drawings are all examples of implementations of the present invention. [Figure 1] Paired type, through section type, front view [Figure 2] Paired type, through-member type, front view [Figure 3] Pair type usage diagram (Example: Onion using the through-hole type, garlic using the through-member type) [Figure 4] Paired type, usage diagram (Example: Dried persimmon, through-member type) [Figure 5] Pair type usage diagram (Example: Fish-through member type is used as an example) [Figure 6] Representative diagram: Plural type A, through section type, front view. [Figure 7] Representative drawing: Multiple A-type, through-member type, front view. [Figure 8] Plural Type A, Through-Type, Usage Diagram (Example: Dried Persimmons) [Figure 9] Plural Type A Through-Member Type Usage Diagram (Example: Garlic) [Figure 10] Plural Type B Front View [Figure 11] Plural form, type B, horizontal use; usage diagram (example: dried flowers) [Figure 12] Top image: Plural type C, through section type, front view. Bottom image: Plural type D, through section type, front view. [Figure 13] Plural type C, through-type, horizontal use, usage diagram (example: dried flowers) [Figure 14] Explanation diagram of the return stopper in a through-type section (plural, small diagram: paired type). [Figure 15] Top diagram: Anti-return member (example shown in pair form) Front perspective view. Used only as an anti-return member. Bottom diagram: (Example shown with multiple B or C type ends) Partial view. Can also be used as a length adjustment member if installed on the fastening part of the end. [Figure 16] Plural form B is used as an example of a through member. [Figure 17] Example using plural type A: Through-member type, usage diagram (Example: dried persimmons) [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] First, regarding the embodiment of the fastening hook 1, starting with the through-type configuration in the paired form shown in Figure 1, a string-like member 2 made of flexible material such as polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, fluorocarbon, or hemp string, which is suitable for the object to be suspended 9, is provided with holes, or through-parts 3, at both ends for inserting the insertion-parts 4. The portion other than the through-parts 3 is designated as the insertion-part 4, and the insertion-parts 4 near each of the through-parts 3 are inserted into and pulled out at each end of the string-like member 2, forming fastening parts 5 at both ends of the string-like member 2 that have the maximum diameter necessary for inserting the object to be suspended 9.

[0043] Next, regarding the configuration of the through-member type in the paired type shown in Figure 2, it is the same as the through-part type up to the point that it consists of a string-like member 2 made of the above-mentioned material, etc., that is flexible and fits the object to be suspended 9, but in the paired type of the through-member type, there are no through-parts 3 at both ends of the string-like member 2, and at both ends the string-like member 2 is crossed to form a loop that serves as a fastening part 5. The maximum diameter of this loop is the same as in the through-part type, and is formed to the size necessary when inserting the object to be suspended 9. When the loop is formed, the intersection where the string-like member 2 is crossed is secured with a through-member 12 with some play. At that time, the through-member 12 is secured with a moderate amount of slack so that the insertion part 4 can pass through smoothly, and the loop is configured to serve as the fastening part 5.

[0044] Figures 4 and 5 show examples of how one pair of fastening hooks made of this through-member type are used, with dried persimmons and whole dried saury as examples.

[0045] Next, regarding the plural forms of the fastening hook 1, since there are various shapes from A to D, we will explain the configuration of each with reference to the diagram.

[0046] First, regarding the multiple A-type embodiments shown in Figure 6 (through section type) and Figure 7 (through member type), let's first describe the through section type shown in Figure 6. The string-like member 2 is folded in the middle, and the middle and its vicinity are made into a hanging section 7. Through sections 3 are provided at both ends of the string-like member 2 and at multiple other locations, with spacing equal to the length required for hanging the object to be hung 9 plus the maximum diameter required for inserting the object to be hung 9 into the fastening section 5. The insertion section 4 is inserted through these through sections 3 and pulled out to form the fastening section 5. At this time, the object to be hung 9 is inserted into the fastening section 5, and the fastening section 5 is formed while paying attention to the pulling direction 13 of the insertion section 4 so that it can be securely fastened.

[0047] Next, regarding the through-member type shown in Figure 7, the process is the same as in the through-part type described above, up to the setting of the hanging part 7 and the setting of dimensions for providing the through-part 3 in the string-like member 2. However, in this through-member type, the through-part 3 is not provided. Instead, as shown in Figure 7, the string-like member 2 is crossed at the position where the through-part 3 is formed to form a loop, and the crossing part is secured with a through-member 12, leaving some play so that the insertion part 4 can pass through smoothly, and the loop is configured as a fastening part 5.

[0048] To show the through-part type and the through-member type side by side, Figure 8 shows the usage of dried persimmons in the through-part type of the plural A type, and Figure 17 shows the usage of the same dried persimmons in the through-member type of the same plural A type. Both of these figures depict the persimmon stem 11 not being completely fastened, but once the persimmon stem 11 is inserted into the fastening part 5 as shown in the figure, it can be completely fastened by pulling the insertion part 4 in the direction of the thick arrow 13 (upward).

[0049] Furthermore, Figure 9 shows a diagram illustrating the usage of the multiple-type A through-member type, using garlic to illustrate how multiple stems are inserted into a single fastening section and fastened. When fastening one suspended object 9 to a single fastening section 5, as with the dried persimmons mentioned above, fastening can be achieved simply by inserting the object and pulling the insertion section 4. However, when fastening multiple suspended objects 9 to a single fastening section 5, as with the garlic shown in this diagram, both the through-section type and the through-member type require inserting multiple stems of garlic, etc., pulling the insertion section 4 once, and then pulling it upwards through the gaps between the garlic cloves to securely fasten them.

[0050] Next, regarding the plural type B, it does not have a hanging portion 7, and as shown in Figure 10, fastening portions 5 are provided at both ends of the string-like member 2, with one or more fastening portions 5 in the middle. Regarding the pulling direction of the insertion portion 4 in the fastening portion 5, taking Figure 10 as an example, all fastening portions 5 except the one on the right end are pulled in the same direction, and only the fastening portion 5 on the right end is pulled in the opposite direction, and as shown by the thick arrows in the figure, both are formed to be pulled inward. This configuration is intended to allow for use both horizontally and vertically with one end on the right facing upwards. However, when using the plural type B only horizontally, the distribution of the number of pulling directions can be any configuration, as long as each pulling direction faces inward.

[0051] Figure 11 shows a diagram illustrating the usage of the aforementioned through-type and through-member type B in a horizontal configuration. In this diagram, the stems of fresh flowers to be dried are secured with the fastening parts 5 other than those at both ends, and the fastening parts 5 at both ends are used as hanging parts 7 to be hung on the hooks 10 on both sides.

[0052] Next, regarding the plural forms C and D shown in Figure 12, type C, like types A and B, can be used both vertically and horizontally, while type D is mainly used horizontally. However, for type C, as shown in the upper diagram of Figure 12, a fastening part 5 is formed on only one end of the string-like member 2, and the other end is left as the end of the string-like member 2, made appropriately long to form a connecting part 6. This end is used by tying it to a beam or hook when used vertically, or to a column or hook when used horizontally.

[0053] Furthermore, the fastening hook described in claim 4 is configured such that, first, at a suitable location to form a ring which will be the fastening portion 5, the end of the through member 12 is fixed to the string-like member 2, then the string-like member 2 is crossed at that location to form a ring, and the crossed portion formed when the ring is formed is secured with play using the remaining part of the through member 12 to which the end is fixed, and the ring becomes the fastening portion 5.

[0054] Furthermore, the through member 12 may be made of any material, form, or shape, as long as it maintains durability to support the suspended object 9 fastened by the fastening part 5, is rust-resistant, and allows the insertion part 4 to pass through smoothly. This could include metals such as stainless steel or lightweight and inexpensive aluminum, resins or synthetic resins, reinforced rubber or synthetic rubber, or even tempered glass, leather or synthetic leather intended for the design of dried flowers, etc.

[0055] Next, regarding the embodiment of the return stopper portion 8 and return stopper member 8 described in claim 5, which is illustrated as a plural type A in the large diagram of Figure 14 and as a pair in the small diagram, this is intended to prevent the loss of the fastening portion 5 due to excessive pulling of the insertion portion 4 when the suspended object 9 is not inserted into the fastening portion 5 in both the pair and plural forms of the fastening hook 1. As shown in Figure 14, notches are made in the appropriate places on the fastening portion 5 of the string-like member 2, or it is formed by heat processing or other means.

[0056] Next, regarding the embodiment of the retaining member 8 illustrated in the upper diagram of Figure 15 as a pair, this is provided at an appropriate location on the fastening portion 5 in both the paired and multiple types of the through-type to prevent the loss of the fastening portion 5.

[0057] Furthermore, the lower diagram of Figure 15 shows two retaining members 8 as partial diagrams of the plural types B and C. The retaining member 8 in the right-hand fastening section 5 as seen in the lower diagram of Figure 15 has one function similar to that of the paired type described above, but the other function is that it can be used in common with both the through-section type and the through-member type, but especially when the fastening section 5 at the end of the plural types B and C is used as a hook section 7 in a horizontal configuration, by installing the retaining member 8 in a pushable manner on a part of the fastening section 5 at the end, the retaining member 8 at the end also functions as a length adjustment member 8.

[0058] Furthermore, this retaining member 8 can be made from any material, such as rubber, resin, synthetic resin, or metal such as aluminum, and can be any shape or mounting method as desired.

[0059] Furthermore, the string-like member 2 used in the fastening hook 1 can be made of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, Cremona, nylon, metal wire rope, synthetic rubber, etc., in the form of a string, rope, or belt, or if it is intended to have an interior element, such as when making dried flowers, it can be made of hemp, cotton, leather, synthetic leather, etc., as long as it is flexible, water-resistant, and durable. If it is made into a through-type part, it can also be made of resin, synthetic resin, synthetic rubber, etc., with the through-part 3 integrally molded from the manufacturing stage, and any material, any process, and any form may be used.

[0060] Embodiments of the present invention have been described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0061] 1. Fastening hook 2. String-like member 3 Through section 4. Insertion part / Pulling part 5. Fastening section (the ring portion into which the object to be suspended is inserted. When used horizontally, the fastening section at the end can also be used as a hanging section for attaching to a column or hook.) 6. Fastening part 7 Hanging part 8. Anti-return section / anti-return member / length adjustment member (When used horizontally, the anti-return member at the end also functions as a length adjustment member) 9 Suspended object 10. Rods, posts, beams, hooks and pushpins 11. Persimmon stalk 12 Through members 13 Pulling direction

Claims

1. A fastening device for securing vegetables and other items to be hung and drying them on a pole or the like, The aforementioned fastening hook is, It consists of a single flexible string-like member, with loops formed at both ends of the string-like member and at multiple suitable locations where the string-like members intersect, and has a fastening section where a through member is inserted with some slack at the intersections where the string-like members intersect, an insertion section consisting of the remaining portion, and a hanging section for hanging on a rod or hook, or a securing section for tying to a column or beam, etc. A fastening device characterized in that the object to be suspended is inserted into the fastening portion which is made up of a ring, and the object to be suspended is fastened by pulling the insertion portion, and it is used by hanging or tying it to a pole, column, etc. via the hanging portion or the securing portion.

2. The fastening hook according to claim 1, characterized in that the end of the through member is fixed at a suitable location on the string-like member on which the fastening portion is formed, and the intersection is held in place with some play by the portion of the through member other than the end.

3. The fastening hook according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fastening hook has a length adjustment member that is pushably installed on the fastening portion at its end.

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