EP1288017A2 - Holder to releasably attach an object on fabric articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The holder has first and second clamp elements (14a,b) to form a detachable connection with a piece of clothing. Guide elements (11,12a,b) guide one/both clamp elements on a curved track, and define a space to contain the writing implement. First and/or second actuators (18a,b) are for reversible operation of the first and/or second clamp element along the curved track. The first clamp element is fixed, and the second element is moveable relative to it.

Description

The invention relates to a holding device for holding an object, in particular a writing instrument, on a textile object, in particular one Garment according to the preamble of claim 1.

The holding device is an annular clamping device which is attached to a receptacle for a writing instrument or attached directly to a writing instrument or the like can. A writing instrument or a Recording for such detachably attached to textiles or clothing. It is a product for the market in the field of writing instruments and Accessories.

Millions of people are constantly up at work and at home every day instructed an immediately available writing instrument. It always happens that a pen, ballpoint pen or fountain pen is not within reach. The cause of that is usually the lack of possibility on or on clothing a writing instrument can be attached securely, comfortably and within reach. Only in the case of one integrated or attached pocket, as with e.g. with a business shirt, such a, always the same space is offered for a writing instrument. To do this, the However, writing instrument is equipped with the known clip intended for fastening his.

Especially for the ladies in the offices there is often no possibility of leaving your writing instrument automatically and safely take. Instead, the same situation always occurs that an office lady Without a writing instrument in the boss's office, in the meeting room or during an out-of-office appointment appears. The same known question is then always asked, who one "Kuli" can borrow. This small example clearly shows how big it is There is a need for a solution to this problem.

In addition to the purely technically functional problem component described, the holding device according to the invention also as a fashionable accessory Integrate writing instrument into clothing and even a function as valuable decorated jewelry.

Essentially, the invention is intended for all people in every situation Writing utensils must be at hand, thanks to their simplicity and robustness and above all their practical handling the invention for all consumers into one can become indispensable day companion. The can continue Holding device according to the invention also as a fashionable, functional. Serve accessory, because the primarily externally visible attachment to items of clothing such. B. Blouses, T-shirts, pullovers etc. bring this with it. Of course, instead of Other objects of similar shape are also conceivable.

From US 5,140,723 a holder for writing instruments is known, in which a plate is provided with clamp receptacles for releasably attaching pins. Doing so proposed to attach this plate by means of a Velcro connection or a pin to attach a piece of clothing so that you can always carry a writing instrument with you. However, this has a damaging effect on the affected garment As a result, Velcro material is attached to the garment or the material is repeatedly punctured.

JP 11 188 991 is a pin holder in the form of one at one end sealed tube to which a clip is attached, as by commercially available ballpoint pens or fountain pens is known. A can Writing instrument, which is currently lacking in the possibility of attaching a clip, by means of attach this tube to a garment. Here is a Solution proposed, such as a writing instrument without a clip, e.g. a pencil, on can be attached to a shirt or jacket pocket, but it works only if the garment is an incorporated or patch pocket.

A modified cap for a fountain pen is presented in UK 901.909. The cap is provided with a clamping device at its closed end, with which this can be clamped to a flat object. That is it possible the cap in any suitable place as a base for one Fountain pen to use. This is also a detachable fastening option for a writing instrument, especially a fountain pen, but the problem becomes a Attach the writing utensil to any clothing and take it with you can, so not solved.

In U.S. Patent 3,911,531, a pencil holder is disclosed which is releasable with a Paper clip or a paper clip is connectable and a stable connection Make the pencil with the clip or clip to keep the pencil to be able to. Essentially, a holder on one of the two clamping surfaces of the paper clip or the clamp, which has two clamping arms. This Clamping arms together with the back form one of the clamping surfaces of the paper clip or the clamp a holder for the pencil, in which it can be kept can be clamped.

A clip is disclosed in British Patent Application GB 2 278 810 provided, by means of which a writing instrument on a thin article, for example a credit card that can be attached. The clip has a clamp side Clamping surfaces for clamping the clip on the credit card and one Actuation side to release the clip, the function of the clip similar to that a clothespin. The actuation side is designed so that the two Form actuating surfaces a channel into which a small writing instrument is inserted can be. The writing instrument should be clamped so tightly that it does not falls out and by sliding in this holder without completely detaching Writing can be used.

The German utility model G 87 08 482 provides a pen holder for Paperbacks or the like, which consists of an upper and a lower loop for receiving the pen on an outer edge of the Paperback cover is arranged. The upper loop is attached to a clip of the stylus adjusted in diameter and the lower loop has one of the Pen tip adapted to the conical shape. For storage, the Pen through the upper loop and with the tip of the pen into the stuck under loop. He will use an existing one on the pen Clamp held on the upper loop and thus prevented from falling out.

The invention has for its object a releasable holding device for a writing instrument to provide the type mentioned at the beginning, which enables the user this on any item of clothing, e.g. the lapel of a jacket or also a bag or a backpack to attach and so always at hand to be able to lead.

The above task regarding the holding device for an object on a Textile object is solved by the features of claim 1. In it itself subsequent claims 2 to 29 are advantageous refinements and Further training on this.

By providing a clamp connection on a textile object, for example a garment, by means of the holding device that the object to be attached does not have to be a special one on the textile object Device may be present to hold an object, such as a writing instrument known clip to attach to it.

The holding device according to the invention consists of first and second clamping means for creating a releasable clamp connection with a textile object.

Furthermore, the holding device has guide means for guiding at least one of the Clamping means, the first and / or the second clamping means, on an arch path on. The guide means define a space for receiving the object.

In addition, the holding device has first and / or second actuating means for reversible actuation of at least one of the clamping means, the first and / or the second clamping means, along the arch path. In the unactuated state take the Clamping means, the first and / or second clamping means, for producing the Clamping connection the clamping position. The movable clamping means the first and / or the second clamping means into the clamping position by at least one pre-tensioned elastic means. For example, in the elastic means suitably dimensioned coil spring can be used.

In one possible embodiment of the holding device according to the invention that is first clamping means stationary with respect to the arch path and the second clamping means reversibly movable compared to the first clamping means. The elastic Means be arranged so that it is on one side on a stationary support element and is supported on the other side on a first / or second sliding body. The Guide means have at least one base body and at least one first sliding body, which is guided through the base body and on which one of the Clamping means, the first and / or the second clamping means is provided. there the clamping surfaces can have any conceivable configuration, as long as the Clamping function can be achieved. For example, under design aspects that the clamping surfaces like two little hands or Conch shells are formed. This could in the inventive Holding device design and function are merged.

In another embodiment, the first and second clamping means are reversibly movable in relation to the arch path. This can be at least one elastic means can be arranged so that it is on one side on a first Sliding body and supported on the other side on a second sliding body. Conceivable is also that there are two elastic means on a stationary support element support each with one end and with its second end to one Fit the sliding body. The guide means consist of a base body, the leads a first and a second sliding body, which on the first sliding body first clamping means and on the second sliding body the second clamping means is provided.

The base body can have a cavity in which at least the first and / or the second sliding body is guided. This can then in the cavity at least one elastic means can be arranged. The base body can have a slot have through which at least a portion of the first and / or second Slider emerges from the cavity to the outside. On these to the outside protruding sections of the first and / or second sliding body are these with connected to the first and / or second actuating means.

The base body can also have an outer guide surface on which then at least a first and / or a second sliding body is guided. The the first and / or second sliding bodies preferably completely encompass the base body and the first and / or second sliding body with the first and / or second Actuator be connected.

In all embodiments, the base body is essentially a ring segment, which preferably has a circular or rectangular cross section.

In all embodiments of the holding device according to the invention, this first and / or the second clamping means on clamping surfaces. The bracket surfaces can also be covered with a suitable elastic material. In principle is any elastic material conceivable, but rubber, silicone or are particularly suitable Foam compounds. On the one hand, this protects the textile object and on the other hand, the retention of the device on the textile object is improved. The Clamp surfaces can also be shaped so that they are in the closed state mesh. Finally, the first and / or second clamping means can the flanks of at least one spiral spring can be formed.

In an advantageous development, the holding device according to the invention is in a Integrated for a writing instrument, consisting of an upper section and a lower section. Here is the top section with the bottom section releasably connected. The holding device can be between the upper and the lower Section be arranged. In this case, due to the ease of disassembly A quick replacement of damaged parts is possible, but also one Possibility to change parts that e.g. are designed differently, given.

The holding device according to the invention can also on the upper section be arranged. It is also possible between the upper section and the to provide a tension element in the lower section. In such an embodiment, the Total length of the recording by the tension element automatically to the length of the adapt the writing instrument to be recorded.

The holding device according to the invention can also be used as an accessory in addition to a Clip can be integrated into a writing instrument. So she could just be between one Upper part and a lower part of the writing instrument can be attached. For expensive ones Branded writing instruments would be one in design and dimensions customized version conceivable.

Finally, the holding device according to the present invention can be completely in a writing instrument can be integrated, the clamping means being designed such that they also have the function of a clip of a conventional writing instrument take. This means that such a writing instrument could be carried on every piece of clothing become.

The holding device according to the invention is numerous as shown above Applications an extremely practical tool to ensure that too a writing instrument is always at hand. The invention thus makes everyday life easier because an important note in almost every work or life situation can be. At the same time, the holder can be a branded product in the fashionable area Accessories have the potential to become a trendy product. In combination with classy branded writing instruments such as B. Montblanc, Dupont etc. can Holding device to become a "must" of the trendsetters.

Fig. 1

eine Draufsicht auf ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Haltevorrichtung;

Fig. 2

eine dreidimensionale Darstellung eines anderen Ausführungsbeispiels der Haltevorrichtung;

Fig. 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

(von links nach rechts) eine Vorderansicht, eine Seitenansicht, eine Rückansicht einer Aufnahme für ein Schreibgerät mit der Haltevorrichtung und eine Seitenansicht, in der die Wechselmöglichkeit der Haltevorrichtung dargestellt ist;

Fig. 4

eine Seitenansicht einer weiteren Ausführung der Aufnahme für ein Schreibgerät mit der Haltevorrichtung; und

Fig. 5a u. 5b

zwei Schreibgeräten mit der Haltevorrichtung einmal zusätzlich zu einem Clip und einmal an Stelle des Clips.

The holding device according to the invention and advantageous refinements and exemplary embodiments of the present invention are explained in connection with the drawing figures. The terms "left", "right", "bottom" and "top" used here refer to the drawing figures with normal legible figure names. It should also be pointed out that in the individual exemplary embodiments / drawing figures, identical and / or functionally identical components are identified by the same reference numerals. Here are:

Fig. 1

a plan view of an embodiment of the holding device;

Fig. 2

a three-dimensional representation of another embodiment of the holding device;

3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

(from left to right) a front view, a side view, a rear view of a holder for a writing instrument with the holding device and a side view, in which the possibility of changing the holding device is shown;

Fig. 4

a side view of another embodiment of the receptacle for a writing instrument with the holding device; and

Fig. 5a u. 5b

two writing instruments with the holding device once in addition to a clip and once in place of the clip.

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the holding device according to the invention in a Top view in the unactuated state. The device 10 has an annular shape Base body 11 with a circular cross section. The body can be hollow or be solid. Through the base body 11 are two sliding bodies 12a, 12b guided with their contact surfaces to the cross section of the base body 11 are adjusted. At one end of the first sliding body 12a is a first one Actuating element 18a and on the second sliding body 12b is a second one Actuator 18b attached. On the section of the base body 11 between the sliding bodies 12a, 12b there is a stationary support element 13 which has a larger cross section than the base body. The ends of the sliders 12a, 12b, on which the actuating elements 18a, 18b are seated, form a movable one Stop for the first and the second elastic means, one coil spring each 16a, 16b. The stationary support element 13 forms a fixed stop for each first and second elastic means 16a, 16b. The first coil spring 16a surrounds the Base body 11 so that it has one end on the sliding body 12a facing side of the fixed support member 13 and with its other End exerts a force on the movable slider 12a. The second coil spring 16b also surrounds the base body 11, so that it has one end at the Sliding body 12b facing side of the fixed support member 13 and with exerts a force on the other end of the movable slider 12b.

With this arrangement, the sliding bodies are each away from the support element biased against each other. On the, opposite the actuators Ends of the sliding body 12a, 12b, the clamping means 14a, 14b are each attached by the bias by the coil springs 16a, 16b in the unactuated state of the Actuating means for making the clamp connection are clamped together. The Actuating means 18a, 18b are actuated, for example, by using the Thumb and the index finger of one hand in the direction of the stationary support element 13 squeezes. As a result, the sliding bodies 12a, 12b on the base body 11 guided, the coil springs 16a, 16b compressed and the on the sliding body 12a, 12b attached clamping means 14a, 14b opened. This is the Holding device 10 in the actuated state for releasing or attaching the Holding device 10 on a textile object. It should be noted that the Execution with another, for example rectangular, cross section of the Basic body 11 would be conceivable.

Fig. 2 shows the holding device according to the invention in a three-dimensional view in the actuated state. The fastening device according to the invention is included in each case two movable clamp means 14a, 14b, which act as clamp surfaces 14c, 14d are shown. The clamping means 14a is on a sliding body 12a and the clip means 14b is attached to a slider 12b. On the sliders 12a is the actuating means 18a and on the sliding body 12b is the actuating means 18b attached. The sliding bodies 12a, 12b are supported by a base body 11 guided a circular path. The hollow base body 11 essentially has one rectangular cross-section. Inside the base body 11 is an elastic Element 16, a coil spring 16, contain, with their ends at the Ends of the sliding bodies 12a, 12b, at which the actuating means 18a, 18b are located, supported. For this purpose, the base body has a slot 17 on its inside which the sliding body each by means of an engagement of the coil spring a bearing surface to offer. Due to the suitably dimensioned spiral spring, the sliding bodies 12a, 12b through the base body 11 on a predetermined circular path pressed together. With the clamp surfaces 14c, 14d so compressed the holding device 10 is in the unactuated state. Will the Actuating elements 18a, 18b, for example, by means of a thumb and index finger Hand pressed away from the clamping means 14a, 14b, then the Clamp surfaces 14c, 14d open and at the same time the elastic element 16 compressed. The holding device 10 is then in the actuated state and can either removed from or attached to a textile object.

3a to 3d show an advantageous development of the invention Holder. 3a to 3c are three different side views and FIG. 3d shows that the receptacle can be dismantled into two parts, also in one Side view. Here, the holding device 10 is in a receptacle 20 for Writing device 1 integrated. The receptacle 20 consists of an upper section 21 and a lower section 22, which extends at least as far down in Diameter narrows that an inserted writing instrument 1 cannot fall through. The receptacle 20 is according to the invention by means of the Holding device 10 on a textile object, in particular a piece of clothing, attached. This can be an advantage if the garment is attached to a Possibility to insert a writing instrument is lacking. It is also grateful that one correspondingly elaborately designed receptacle 20 as a jewelry item is used. In both cases, you can now insert into the mount Writing instrument 1 can be inserted. This writing instrument thus has a secure one Storage location that the wearer of the garment always has with him. So that is the writing instrument is always at hand. Of course, anyone else can do the recording suitable item are carried, for example, a would be conceivable Laser pointer or the like.

3d schematically shows the receptacle 20 with the upper section 21 removed shown. This clearly illustrates a quick change option for the Holding device 10, but is also a way in design differently designed Exchange elements 21, 22, 10 as desired.

4 shows a further embodiment of a receptacle 30 for a writing instrument 1 the holding device 10 according to the invention. The holding device 10 is on attached upper section 31. Between the upper section 31 and the lower Section 32, 34 a tension element 33 is arranged. The writing instrument 1 is here in the 30 inserted from above and rests with its tip in a small stopper 34 in the lower section 32, 34. The length of the receptacle 30 fits through The tension element 33 automatically adjusts to the length of the writing instrument 1. This allows the Recording 30 with the holding device 10 according to the invention almost any Pick up writing instrument 1. The writing instrument 1 sits / lies loosely and yet stably in the 30 and can be removed with one hand and again to be inserted.

Fig. 5a shows a side view of another possible use for the Holding device 10 according to the invention on a writing instrument 1 in addition to a on the writing instrument 1 existing clip 2. The holding device is between the upper part 3 and the lower part 4 of the writing instrument 1, e.g. instead of the decorative ring usually present there. So that a conventional Writing instrument 1 that only has the known clip 2 as a fastening option to be expanded by the fastening device according to the invention. Would be conceivable one in its design and dimensions of expensive, exclusive Design of the holding device 10 adapted to brand writing instruments.

5b finally shows the best possibility of the holding device according to the invention 10 to integrate in the known design of a writing instrument 1 and in addition to the known clip 2 as a conventional mounting option to provide holding device 10 according to the invention. Here is the holding device 10 at the upper end of the writing instrument 1 at the point where the known clip is usually attached. The clamping means of the holding device 10 are In doing so, they are designed so that they differ from the level that is the basic body of the Holding device spans, extend essentially only downwards. At the bottom At the end of the clamping means, these are each provided with a thickening 14e, f touches the writing instrument 1. This creates a clamping effect in the clip function allows.

Claims (30)

Holding device (10) for detachably attaching an object, in particular a writing instrument (1), to textile objects, with: a) first and second clamping means (14a, 14b) for producing a releasable clamping connection with a textile object, b) guide means (11, 12a, 12b) for guiding at least one of the clamping means (14a, 14b) on an arch path, the guide means (11, 12a, 12b) defining a space for receiving the object (1), and c) first and second actuating means (18a, 18b) for the reversible actuation of at least one of the clamping means (14a, 14b) along the arch path, the clamping means (14a, 14b) assuming the clamping position in the unactuated state for establishing the clamping connection. Holding device according to claim 1,
in which the first clamping means are stationary and the second clamping means are reversibly movable with respect to the first clamping means with respect to the arch path. Holding device (10) according to claim 1,
in which the first and second clamping means (14a, 14b) are reversibly movable with respect to the arch path. Holding device (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
in which the movable clamping means (14a, 14b) are biased into the clamping position by at least one elastic means (16a, 16b; 16). Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 4,
in which the guide means contain at least one base body on which the first clamping means are arranged and at least one first sliding body which is guided by means of the base body and on which the second clamping means are arranged. Holding device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4,
in which the guide means (11, 12a, 12b) contain at least one base body (11), as well as a first and a second slide body (12a, 12b), which are guided by means of the base body (11) and wherein on the first slide body (12a) the first clamping means (14a) and on the second sliding body (12b) the second clamping means (14b) are arranged. Holding device (10) according to claim 5 or 6,
in which a first elastic means (16a) is supported on one side on a stationary support element (13) which is arranged on the base body (11) and on the other side on the first sliding body (12a). Holding device (10) according to claim 7,
in which a second elastic means (16b) is supported on one side on the stationary support element (13) and on the other side on the second sliding body (12b). Holding device (10) according to claim 6,
in which the elastic means (16) is supported on one side on the first sliding body (12a) and on the other side on the second sliding body (12b). Holding device (10) according to one of Claims 4 to 9,
in which an elastic means (16a, 16b; 16) is a spiral spring. Holding device according to one of claims 5 to 10,
in which the base body has a cavity in which at least the first and / or the second sliding body is guided. Holding device (10) according to claim 11,
in which the at least one elastic means (16) is arranged in the cavity. Holding device according to claim 11 or 12,
in which the base body has a slot through which at least a section of the first and / or second sliding body emerges from the cavity to the outside. Holding device (10) according to claim 13,
in which the outwardly projecting section of the first and / or second sliding body is connected to the first and / or second actuating means. Holding device (10) according to one of claims 5 to 10,
in which the base body (11) has an external guide surface on which at least the first and / or the second sliding body (12a, 12b) is guided. Holding device (10) according to claim 15,
in which the first and / or second sliding body (12a, 12b) preferably completely surround the base body (11) and the first and / or second sliding body (12a, 12b) is connected to the first and / or second actuating means (18a, 18b) , Holding device (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
the first and / or second clamping means (14a, 14b) have clamping surfaces (14c, 14d). Holding device (10) according to claim 17,
the clip surfaces (14c, 14d) being covered with an elastic material. Holding device (10) according to claim 17 or 18,
the clip surfaces (14c, 14d) being designed such that they engage in one another in the closed state. Holding device (10) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 19,
in which the base body (11) is a ring segment with an essentially circular cross section. Holding device (10) according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 19,
wherein the base body (11) is a ring segment with a rectangular cross section. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims,
in which the first and / or second clamping means are formed by the flanks of at least one spiral spring. Recording (20; 30) for a writing instrument (1) with a holding device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the receptacle (20; 30) from an upper Section (21; 31) and a lower section (22; 32, 34). The receptacle (20; 30) for a writing instrument (1) according to claim 23, wherein the upper one Section (21; 31) with the lower section (22; 32, 34) is detachably connected. Recording (20; 30) for a writing instrument (1) according to claim 24, wherein the Holding device (10) between the upper (21; 31) and the lower (22; 32, 34) Section is arranged. Recording (20; 30) for a writing instrument (1) according to claim 24,
wherein the holding device (10) is arranged on the upper (21; 31) section. Holder (20; 30) for a writing instrument (1) according to claim 26,
wherein a tension element (33) is arranged between the upper section (21; 31) and the lower section (21; 32, 34). Recording (20; 30) according to claim 27,
the total length of the receptacle (20; 30) being adapted by the pulling element (33) to the length of the writing instrument (1) to be accommodated. Writing instrument with a holding device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 22 in addition to a clip (2),
wherein the holding device (10) is mounted between an upper part (3) and a lower part (4) of the writing instrument (1). Writing instrument with a holding device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 22,
the clamping means being designed such that they additionally take on the function of a clip (2) of a writing instrument (1).

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