Strap fixing clip

Abstract

A strap fastening clip includes a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a hinge piece connecting the first half-shell and the second half-shell; the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined to form a ring, the ring including an arc-shaped groove for accommodating and clamping a flexible strap, wherein the arc-shaped groove has a first opening and a second opening; the ring is provided with a buckle between the first opening and the second opening for fastening to a rod, the buckle having a pair of claws extending outward from both sides, and a rod groove located between the pair of claws for the rod to be fastened into; and at least one latching mechanism is provided longitudinally on the outer peripheral walls of the buckle and the ring to form the joining, and each latching mechanism includes a hook and a groove that can be fastened to each other.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This case relates to a fixing clip, and more particularly to a strap fixing clip for attaching a strap to and securing it to a fixed object, such as a rod. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Note that cable ties (also known as cable ties, wire ties, etc.) can be used to bundle and fix strip-shaped items such as cables and wires, or to bind other objects. Therefore, cable tie applications are frequently seen in industry and daily life. Taking existing plastic cable ties as an example, it includes a frame-shaped buckle, a strip extending from one side of the frame-shaped buckle, and a plurality of anti-reverse teeth on one side of the strip; and the frame-shaped buckle also has a through groove, and a pawl is provided in the through groove. The through groove allows the strip to pass back, and the pawl selectively locks the anti-reverse teeth, that is, the pawl will grip the selected anti-reverse teeth on the strip and prevent the strip from retracting.

[0003] The structure and fastening principle of the aforementioned cable tie are conventional technologies and will not be elaborated here. The aforementioned cable tie is mostly made of plastic material and is for single use only, meaning that once fastened, it is difficult to untie unless it is cut or destroyed. Because the cable tie can only be used once, it causes waste of resources and loss of economic benefits. In particular, the fact that the cable tie is discarded after one use causes environmental pollution and ecological burden.

[0004] Based on the lack of disposable plastic straps mentioned above, relevant manufacturers have developed a flexible strap, as shown in Figure 1. The flexible strap 10 includes a strip 101 made of a polymer elastomer, such as silicone. The strip 101 is covered with at least one flexible metal wire (not shown in the figure), and each end has a protruding end 102, so that the flexible strap 10 can be used to bundle and fix the aforementioned cable, wire and other strip-shaped items, or to bind other objects, such as tools and their power cords.

[0005] In fact, the aforementioned strap also has the function of fixing it to a fixed object, such as the rod 20, before securing or binding the strip-shaped item or other objects. Since the flexible strap 10 shown in Figure 1 is wrapped around the rod 20, the flexible strap 10 is prone to sliding on the rod 20 and cannot be positioned, making it difficult to securely fasten or bind the strip-shaped item or other objects.

[0006] Therefore, how to provide the flexible strap 10 that can be fixed to the fixed object is a problem that relevant companies urgently need to overcome. [Summary of the Invention]

[0007] The main objective of this invention is to provide a strap fixing clip that can be fixedly attached to a fixed object, such as a rod; at the same time, the strap fixing clip, when assembled, can clamp a flexible strap, so that the two movable sections of the flexible strap can still provide the function of binding and fixing strip-shaped items or binding other objects; in particular, after the strap fixing clip is attached to the fixed object, it cannot be loosened even if it is subjected to impact or vibration, and has a strong fixing function.

[0008] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the technical means adopted in this case is to provide a strap fixing clip, which includes a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a hinge piece connected to an adjacent side edge of the first half-shell and the second half-shell and having a bending function; wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell form a ring body after being joined together, the ring body includes an arc-shaped groove for accommodating and clamping a flexible strap, wherein the arc-shaped groove has a first opening for the flexible strap to pass through and a second opening. The ring has an opening, and the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove is provided with a plurality of upper ribs and a plurality of lower ribs at intervals; the ring body is provided with a buckle between the first opening and the second opening for fastening to a rod body, the buckle has a pair of claws extending outward from both sides, and a rod groove located between the pair of claws for the rod body to be fastened into; and at least one snap-fit ​​mechanism is provided longitudinally on the outer peripheral wall of the buckle and the ring body to form the docking, and each snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a hook and a groove that can be fastened to each other.

[0009] In one embodiment, the upper ribs and the lower ribs are staggered so that the flexible strap is clamped by the upper and lower clamping methods.

[0010] In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers has an inner side surface provided with a guide slope that is obliquely cut toward the bar groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the buckle is provided with two buckling mechanisms adjacent to each other, while the outer peripheral wall of the ring is provided with two buckling mechanisms facing each other.

[0012] In one embodiment, each hook is provided in a mortise and tenon, and each mortise and tenon is inserted into the corresponding mortise and tenon. The hook is engaged with the mortise and tenon and the mortise and tenon are engaged with the mortise and tenon respectively.

Implementation Method

[0013] As shown in Figures 2 to 6, the cable clip 1 of this invention is essentially an insulator integrally molded from plastic by injection molding. It includes a first half-shell 11, a second half-shell 12, and a hinge piece 13 connecting the adjacent side edges of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12. The hinge piece 13 has a bending function, allowing the first half-shell 11 to rotate about the hinge piece 13 as an axis toward the second half-shell 12. Conversely, the second half-shell 12 can also rotate about the hinge piece 13 as an axis toward the first half-shell 11.

[0014] The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are joined together to form a C-shaped ring 14. The ring 14 includes an arc-shaped groove 15 for accommodating and holding a flexible strap 10 (see Figure 3). The arc-shaped groove 15 is also C-shaped and has a first opening 151 and a second opening 152 through which the flexible strap 10 passes. The inner wall surface of the arc-shaped groove 15, for example, the top and bottom, are provided with a plurality of upper ribs 153 and a plurality of lower ribs 154 at intervals. The upper ribs 153 and the lower ribs 154 are preferably staggered so that the flexible strap 10 is clamped by the upper and lower clamping method to prevent it from coming out of the arc-shaped groove 15.

[0015] Furthermore, the ring body is provided with a buckle 16 for fastening to a fixed object, such as the rod body 20, between the first opening 151 and the second opening 152. The buckle 16 has a pair of claws 161 extending outward from both sides, and a rod groove 162 located between the pair of claws 161 for the rod body 20 to be fastened into. Each of the pair of claws 161 has an inner side surface provided with a guide slope 163 that is obliquely cut toward the rod groove 162, so that the rod body 20 can enter along the pair of guide slopes 163 and the pair of claws 161 can elastically expand until they are fastened into the rod groove 162, so that the strap fixing clip 1 can be firmly fastened to the rod body 20.

[0016] Furthermore, to provide the docking function between the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12, at least one latching mechanism 17 is longitudinally provided on the outer peripheral wall of the buckle 16 and the ring body 14 of the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12, respectively. As shown in Figure 2, two latching mechanisms 17 are arranged adjacently on the buckle 16, while two latching mechanisms 17 are arranged opposite to each other on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body 14, and each latching mechanism 17 includes a hook 171 and a groove 172 that can be fastened to each other. Please refer to the embodiment shown in Figure 2. Each hook 171 is provided in a mortise 173, and each mortise 172 is recessed on the surface of a tenon 174. Each tenon 174 is inserted into the corresponding mortise 173. The hook 171 is fastened to the mortise 172 and the tenon 174 is inserted into the mortise 173, thereby providing the first half shell 11 and the second half shell 12 with anti-detachment and limiting functions.

[0017] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, a flowchart illustrating the combination of the strap fixing clip 1 and the flexible strap 10 is presented. First, the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are laid flat, and the flexible strap 10 is bent into a U-shaped strip (shown in Figure 3). Next, a bent portion of the flexible strap 10 is placed in the arc-shaped groove 15 of the second half-shell 12 (shown in Figure 4). Then, the first half-shell 11 is rotated toward the second half-shell 12 with the hinge piece 13 as the axis, and the hinge piece 13 is bent. The rotation continues until each of the latching mechanisms 17 of the first half-shell 11, for example, a tenon 174 with a latching groove 172, is aligned and inserted into the corresponding latching mechanism 17 of the second half-shell 12, for example, a tenon 173 with a latching hook 171, so that the latching groove 172 is engaged with the corresponding latching hook 171 (shown in FIG. 6). After the first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are joined, the ring body 14 is formed, and the connection between the strap fixing clip 1 and the flexible strap 10 is completed (shown in FIG. 5).

[0018] Please refer to Figures 2 to 6 again. The first half-shell 11 and the second half-shell 12 are connected by the hinge piece 13, so they will not separate or fall off during assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, the upper protruding ribs 153 and the lower protruding ribs 154, which are staggered in the arc-shaped groove 15, allow the flexible strap 10 to be clamped from above and below, preventing it from coming out of the arc-shaped groove 15. Therefore, a positioning and anti-slip fixing effect can be achieved.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 7 to 9, which show a flowchart of the cable clip 1 being mounted in an electronic device 30, such as a server, onto a fixed object, such as a rod 20. First, the groove 162 between the pair of jaws 161 of the cable clip 1 is aligned and moved toward the rod 20 (shown in Figure 7); as the pair of guide ramps 163 enter along the rod 20, the pair of jaws 161 elastically expand until they engage within the groove 162, so that the cable clip 1 is securely fastened to the rod 20 (shown in Figure 8). Finally, the two movable segments of the flexible cable 10 provide the function of securing strip-shaped items, such as cables, or binding other objects, such as power adapters (shown in Figure 9).

[0020] Therefore, through the implementation of this invention, the added benefit lies in the fact that the first half-shell and the second half-shell are connected by the hinge piece, so that they will not separate or fall off during assembly and disassembly. Furthermore, the upper and lower protruding ribs staggered within the arc-shaped groove clamp the flexible strap in an upper and lower clamping manner, preventing it from coming out of the arc-shaped groove, thus achieving a positioning and anti-slip fixing effect. Moreover, when the first half-shell and the second half-shell are combined, the snap-fit ​​mechanism provides accurate alignment and easy fastening, and it cannot loosen when subjected to impact or vibration, thus possessing strong fixing advantages, making it a great masterpiece unprecedented in similar articles.

[0021] The present invention discloses one of the preferred embodiments. Any partial changes or modifications that are derived from the technical concept of the present invention and can be easily deduced by a person skilled in the art are not outside the scope of the patent rights of the present invention. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0022] To further reveal the specific technical content of this case, please refer to the drawings first, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of an existing cable tie wrapped around a fixed object; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cable tie fixing clip of this case; Figures 3 to 5 are perspective flowcharts of the cable tie fixing clip and cable tie combination of this case; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 5; and Figures 7 to 9 are perspective flowcharts of the cable tie fixing clip of this case being installed in an electronic device and attached to a fixed object.

Claims

1. A strap fixing clip, comprising a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a hinge piece connected to adjacent side edges of the first half-shell and the second half-shell and having a bending function; wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell are joined to form a ring body, the ring body including an arc-shaped groove for accommodating and clamping a flexible strap, wherein the arc-shaped groove has a first opening and a second opening for the flexible strap to pass through, and the inner wall surface of the arc-shaped groove is provided with a plurality of upper ribs and a plurality of lower ribs at intervals; the ring body is provided with a buckle between the first opening and the second opening for fastening to a rod body, the buckle having a pair of claws extending outward from both sides, and a rod groove located between the pair of claws for the rod body to be fastened into; and at least one latching mechanism is provided longitudinally on the outer peripheral walls of the buckle and the ring body to form the joining, and each latching mechanism includes a latching hook and a latching groove that can fasten to each other.

2. The strap fixing clip as described in claim 1, wherein the upper ribs and the lower ribs are staggered so that the flexible strap is clamped by the upper and lower clamping methods.

3. The strap fixing clip as described in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of clamps has an inner side surface provided with a guide slope that is obliquely cut toward the rod groove.

4. The strap fixing clip as described in claim 1, wherein the buckle is provided with two buckling mechanisms adjacent to each other, and the outer peripheral wall of the ring is provided with two buckling mechanisms facing each other.

5. The strap fastening clip as described in claim 1, wherein each hook is disposed in a mortise and tenon, each mortise and tenon is recessed on the surface of a tenon, and each tenon and tenon are inserted into the corresponding mortise and tenon, and the hook is fastened to the mortise and tenon and tenon are inserted into the mortise and tenon respectively.

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