EP4337055A1 - Glissière de sécurité monobloc en métal et tirette pour fermeture à glissière - Google Patents

Glissière de sécurité monobloc en métal et tirette pour fermeture à glissière

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EP4337055A1
EP4337055A1 EP22740547.9A EP22740547A EP4337055A1 EP 4337055 A1 EP4337055 A1 EP 4337055A1 EP 22740547 A EP22740547 A EP 22740547A EP 4337055 A1 EP4337055 A1 EP 4337055A1
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slide
slide assembly
zipper
loop
bridge
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Nirav Ashok SHAH
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Shah Technologies LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B19/00—Slide fasteners
    • A44B19/24—Details
    • A44B19/26—Sliders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B19/00—Slide fasteners
    • A44B19/24—Details
    • A44B19/26—Sliders
    • A44B19/30—Sliders with means for locking in position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D17/00—Pressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure
    • B22D17/16—Pressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure specially adapted for casting slide fasteners or elements therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D25/00—Special casting characterised by the nature of the product
    • B22D25/02—Special casting characterised by the nature of the product by its peculiarity of shape; of works of art

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  • the present invention generally relates to slide fasteners, commonly referred to as zippers, and more particularly, to a one piece security slider and pull made from metal for the slide fastener.
  • a zipper, zip, fly or zip fastener formerly known as a clasp locker or slide fastener, is a commonly used device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material, like on a garment or a bag. It is used in clothing (e.g., jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear, and other items.
  • the bulk of a zipper/zip consists of two rows of protruding teeth, which may be made to interdigitate, linking the rows, carrying from tens to hundreds of specially shaped metal or plastic teeth. These teeth can be either individual or shaped from a continuous coil, and are also referred to as elements.
  • the slider is operated by hand, and moves along the rows of teeth. Inside the slider is a Y-shaped channel that meshes together or separates the opposing rows of teeth, depending on the direction of the slider"s movement.
  • a zipper represents a small amount of the overall cost of a product. However, if it fails, the entire garment or device may be unusable until the zipper is replaced or repaired. Problems often lie with the slider portion of the zipper. Sliders are typically made of a slide portion and a pull. The user grabs the pull, which is pivotally connected to the slide, and pushes or
  • Secure storage such as a suitcase or travel bag
  • these items have the additional issue of theft, as these items are regularly left with strangers and moved out of the control of the owner.
  • the multi-piece slides and pulls are easily broken into pieces to allow entry into the container where items inside of the container can be stolen or manipulated.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,736,062 to Scheuermann et al. discloses a method of molding a slide and pull together in a single operation.
  • Scheuermann utilizes four slides that intersect at 45 degree angles with respect to each other.
  • the slides intersect at the bridge and pull portions of the slider assembly with the pull positioned at a vertical right angle with respect to the top surface of the slide.
  • this method requires the inner surfaces of the pull loop and the bridge to include 45 degree or similar angles that form sharp points along the inner surfaces.
  • the sharp points cause stress risers in the part, and the sharp corners wear very quickly, causing any surface coatings to be worn away. This results in discoloration of the slide assembly, and often results in corrosion of the parts during a washing cycle.
  • the modified geometry severely limits the movement of the pull within the bridge by reducing the space that the pull has to rotate and slide within the bridge.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,509,278 to Scheuermann discloses a mold that rotates the pull about its vertical axis to try and eliminate the angles on the inner surface of the pull loop. However, the angles are still required on the inner surface of the bridge, and the difficulty in producing the
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,013,511 to Akashi discloses yet another method and device for forming a zipper slide from metal.
  • Akashi like Minami, forms the slide portion in a first operation and forms the pull in a secondary operation.
  • the pull of Akashi includes a pin which engages the bridge of the slide instead of the loop as disclosed in other prior art.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,985,969 to Terada et al. discloses yet another method and device for forming a zipper slide assembly. Terada forms the pull in combination with an intermediate pull portion with the two portions interlocked with a pin member that is formed within a mold as a secondary operation.
  • U.K. Patent Application No. 2,289,917 to YKK Corp. discloses a locking slider assembly.
  • the YKK locking slider discloses forming the pull in a separate mold and placing the pull in a secondary mold where the slide is formed around a pin portion of the pull to complete the assembly .
  • the combined slide and pull assembly should satisfy the ergonomic needs that a zipper slide assembly must satisfy in order to achieve acceptance by the end user. This includes providing a slide bridge that includes an internal surface geometry that allows free movement and rotation of the pull. Further, the zipper slide assembly should not require excessive strength to operate or include oversized component parts. Moreover, the zipper slide assembly must assemble together in such a way so as not to detract from the aesthetic appearance of the completed zipper assembly or garment assembly.
  • the slide assembly should include integrally formed lock loops that allow a slide to be locked in position with a padlock or similar locking device. Alternatively, there should be a pair of slides that each include integrally formed loops that allow the two slides to be secured together with a padlock to secure items stored in the container.
  • the present invention provides a die cast zipper slide assembly formed in a single operation which overcomes the disadvantages of prior art zipper slide assemblies formed in one or multiple operations.
  • the zipper slide assembly of the present invention not only provides for relative ease in manufacturing, it also permits slides, pulls and locking loops to be manufactured together without the need to put motion limiting and failure prone angles on the inner surfaces of the bridge and pull loop.
  • the present invention also provides a manufacturing method which utilizes at least one side shifting slide, thereby
  • the invention involves a securable slider assembly for a zipper.
  • the securable slider assembly is formed in a single die cast operation to include the securable slider and the pull being formed simultaneously.
  • At least one side shifting slide is incorporated into the die, which allows the bridge and pull loop to be formed with their full geometric shape and without the converging flat surfaces required in the prior art.
  • the slide assembly includes a puller that includes geometry to allow two slides to be secured together after the closing operation of the zipper teeth and restricts the ability to separate the pullers for opening of the zipper teeth to provide security to the user.
  • a slider assembly for a zipper that includes a slider having a security loop, and a pull and is formed from metal in one operation.
  • Still yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a pull member that includes a tunnel sized to cooperate with a security loop on an adjacent slide in a manner that encloses the loop; the tunnel and loop having aligned apertures to accept a locking device.
  • Figure 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention illustrating a pair of sliders, each having an offset security loop integrally formed to the slider to align when adjacently positioned;
  • Figure 2 is a partial top perspective view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, illustrating a pair of sliders each having an offset security loop integrally formed to the slider to align when adjacently positioned;
  • Figure 3 is a front top left perspective view of a pair of security slide assemblies positioned to receive a locking device
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a pair of security slide assemblies positioned to receive a locking device
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating a pair of sliders having enlarged loops formed as part of the bridge of the slide positioned to receive a locking device;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view illustrating a pair of sliders having enlarged loops formed as part of the bridge of the slide positioned to receive a locking device;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment having a loop formed on a top surface of the bridge to cooperate with a pull of an adjacent slide and puller assembly;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment having a security loop formed as a tunnel and a second security loop positioned inside of the tunnel;
  • Figure 9 is a side view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 8.
  • Figure 11 is a partial perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the present device that is constructed to cooperate with two separate rows of interlocking teeth.
  • the slide assembly (10) for zippers is illustrated.
  • the slide assembly (10) includes a slide member (12) and a pull member (14).
  • the slide assembly (10) is preferably formed during a single operation in a die cast machine (not shown).
  • the slide member (12) is formed to include a bridge (16) for locating and retaining the pull member (14) in a manner that allows for rotation and some linear translation of the pull member (14).
  • the bridge (16) is also formed so that it does not include breaks or gaps which could weaken the bridge (16) and allow the pull member (14) to be released.
  • the bridge (16) includes a first end (18), a second end (20), and a central portion (22).
  • Both the first and second ends (18) (20) are integrally formed to the top surface (24) of the slide (12).
  • An inner surface (26) of the bridge is formed to be substantially flat as it extends transversely from side to side of the slide, but may include any desirable longitudinal contour for function or aesthetics. Because the bridge is integrally formed, corner radii (28) and fillets (30) may be formed during the die casting process to add strength and rigidity to the structure, as well as aesthetic appearance.
  • the inner portion (32) of the slide (12) includes a splitter (34) which divides the inner
  • the slide (12) includes an upper guide (72) and a lower guide (74) for guiding the zipper chain through the slide (12); the upper guide (72) and the lower guide (74) being separated and secured together with a splitter (34).
  • the splitter and said guides (72) (74) are constructed and arranged to interlock the zipper chain when moved in a first direction, and disengage the zipper chain when moved in a second direction.
  • At least one, and in some embodiments two, guide wall(s) (36) are integrally formed as part of the slider to help guide the teeth as they pass through the slider assembly (12).
  • the pull (14) is formed in position around the bridge (16) to include a ring portion (38).
  • the ring portion (38) is integrally formed to the first tab portion (40) to eliminate breakage and separation of the two components during use.
  • the ring portion (38) may include any geometry desirable, which may include rounds, ovals, polygons and the like, so long as the geometry is complete and does not require converging flat surfaces that are required for removal of the tools from the formed part during manufacturing, as seen in the prior art.
  • the ring portion (38) is formed to be square in cross section, having a substantially flat inner ring surface (42) with inner corners (44) providing the desired appearance and function to the overall slide assembly (10).
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a slide assembly (10) having a ring portion (38) with a round cross section formed around the same or similar bridge construction as described in Fig. 1.
  • the ring geometry may include any geometry desirable, which may include rounds, ovals, polygons and the like, so long as the geometry is complete and does not require converging flat
  • the slide assembly (10) for a zipper also known as a slide fastener, generally includes a slide member (12), the slide member (12) being constructed and arranged to open and close a zipper chain, the slide member (12) including a top plate (23) having a top surface (24), the top surface (24) including a bridge (16) having a first end (18) and a second end (20) both integrally formed to the top surface (24) such that there are no breaks, gaps or assemblies.
  • An inner surface (26) of the bridge extends transversely across the bridge (16) in a substantially flat manner; the first end (18) of the bridge (16) having an integrally formed loop (82), including an aperture (83) arranged perpendicular with respect to a longitudinal centerline of the slide member (12).
  • the loop (82) may be under the bridge (16) as shown in Figures 5 and 6, on top of the bridge as shown in Figure 7, or formed as a pair of loop sections (85) that may be connected with an outer or upper wall.
  • the loop (82) includes an outer surface (81) that is arranged to extend parallel to the aperture partially around the loop (82), the second end (20) of the bridge (16) extending to the rear portion of the top surface (24) where the bridge (16) and top surface (24) are integral with each other.
  • the pull member (14) has a ring portion (38) and a tab portion (40), the ring portion (38) formed as a continuous ring around the bridge (16) and integrally formed to the tab portion (40), the ring portion (38) cooperating with the bridge (16) and loop (82) so that the pull member (14) can be rotated between the first end (18) of the bridge (16) and over the loop
  • the pull member (14) ring portion (38) is generally constructed and arranged to include a pull-bar (86) and a pair of arms (88) extending between the tab portion (40) and the pull-bar (86), defining an opening (87) in the pull member, each of the arms (88) having a length greater than the distance from the inner surface (26) of the first end
  • the pull member (14) is allowed to travel the length of the bridge (16) to provide directional forces to the slide (12) for opening and closing the zipper chain.
  • a second slide assembly (100) is provided on the same zipper chain, positioned in opposing directions, which allows one or both of the zipper pulls to be utilized to open and close the zipper chain.
  • the second slide assembly (100) is positioned on the same zipper chain as the slide assembly (10), so that a first end (19) of each of the respective top plates (23) abut when the slide assembly (10) and the second slide assembly (100) are positioned adjacent with respect to each other.
  • This construction allows the two zipper slide assemblies (10) (100) to be secured or locked together with a locking device, which may be as simple as a zip tie (not shown) to something as sophisticated as a padlock or combination lock (not shown). Locking the slides together prevents the two zipper slide assemblies (10) (100) to be secured or locked together with a locking device, which may be as simple as a zip tie (not shown) to something as sophisticated as a padlock or combination lock (not shown). Locking the slides together prevents the
  • the slide assemblies (10) (100) may be independently or simultaneously secured to a portion of the garment or container to which they are used to prevent the slide assemblies (10) (100) from being moved to open the zipper chain.
  • the loop portion (82) preferably extends beyond the distal end of the top surface (24) and is offset to one side of the longitudinal centerline of the slide member (12), so that when the slide assembly (10) and the second slide assembly (100) are positioned adjacent with respect to each other, the loop portions (82) overlap with the apertures (83), aligning with respect to each other.
  • the loop portion (82) of the slide assembly (10) extends beyond the distal end of the top surface (24) along the longitudinal centerline of the slide member (12), and the loop portion (82) of the second slide assembly (100) extends beyond the distal end of the top surface (24) along the longitudinal centerline of the slide member (12).
  • the loop portion (82) of the second slide assembly (100) is formed as two parallel loop sections (85), the parallel loop sections (85) arranged to overlap opposite sides of the loop portion (82) of the slide assembly (10) with the apertures (83) of the loop portion (82) and the loop sections (85) aligning with respect to each other.
  • the second slide assembly (100) includes a top wall (87) connecting the top surfaces of the loop sections (85).
  • the loop portion (82) of the slide assembly (10) extends above a top surface of the bridge (16) along the longitudinal centerline of the slide member (12).
  • the second slide assembly (100) is positioned on the same zipper chain as the slide assembly (10) so that a first end (19) of each of the respective top plates (23) abut when the slide assembly (10) and the second slide assembly (100) are positioned adjacent with respect to each other, each of the arms (88) extending between the tab portion (40) and the pull-bar (86), having a length greater than the distance from the inner surface (26) of the first end (18) of the bridge (16) of the slide assembly (10) to the most distal point of the outer surface (81) of the loop (82) of the second slide assembly (100).
  • the pull member (14) of the first slider assembly (10) can be rotated over the loop (82) of the second slide assembly (100) to secure the two slide assemblies (10) (100) together with a locking device.
  • the slide member (12) When constructed as single sliders, the slide member (12) includes an upper guide (72) and a lower guide (74) separated and secured together with a first splitter (34), wherein the splitter (34) and the guides (72) and (74) are constructed and arranged to interlock a zipper chain when moved in a first direction, and disengage the zipper chain when moved in a second direction.
  • Figure 11 illustrates one embodiment of a double chain slider assembly (80) applicable to any of the sliders contained
  • the slide member (12) includes an upper guide (72), a middle guide (76) and a lower guide (74) for guiding a first zipper chain (not shown) and a second zipper chain (not shown) through the slide member (12).
  • the upper guide (72) and the middle guide (76) are separated and secured together with a first splitter (34), while the middle guide (76) and the lower guide (74) are separated and secured together with a second splitter (35).
  • the splitters (34) (35) and the guides (72) (76) (74) are constructed and arranged to interlock a first zipper chain and a second zipper chain (not shown) when moved in a first direction, and disengage the first zipper chain and the second zipper chain when moved in a second direction.
  • This embodiment may be used for zipper chains that are the same or different from the first to the second zipper chain.
  • This embodiment applies to waterproof zipper chains and the like, wherein one zipper chain provides fastening, while the second zipper chain provides water proofing.
  • the pulls or slide assemblies (10) (100) may include indicia (not shown), in the form of logos, figures, characters or the like, that are integrally formed as part of the slider assembly (10) (100). This also includes, but should not be limited to, serial numbers, lot numbers, part numbers, patent numbers, trademarks and the like. It should also be noted that the present embodiments are specifically utilized for forming slider assemblies from metal in a die casting process, and thus various metals may be utilized, including, but not limited to, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and suitable combinations thereof.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un ensemble glissière pouvant être fixé pour une fermeture à glissière. L'ensemble glissière pouvant être fixé est formé dans une opération de coulée à matrice unique pour inclure la glissière pouvant être fixée et la tirette qui sont formées simultanément. Au moins une glissière à décalage latéral est incorporée dans la matrice, ce qui permet au pont et à la boucle de traction d'être formés avec leur forme géométrique complète et sans les surfaces plates convergentes requises par l'état de la technique. L'ensemble glissière comprend un dispositif de traction qui comprend une géométrie pour permettre à deux glissières d'être fixées ensemble après l'opération de fermeture des dents de fermeture à glissière et limite la capacité de séparer les dispositifs de traction pour l'ouverture des dents de fermeture à glissière pour fournir une sécurité à l'utilisateur.
EP22740547.9A 2021-05-14 2022-05-13 Glissière de sécurité monobloc en métal et tirette pour fermeture à glissière Pending EP4337055A1 (fr)

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US17/320,421 US11432621B2 (en) 2016-04-01 2021-05-14 Metal one piece security slide and pull for slide fastener
PCT/US2022/029275 WO2022241268A1 (fr) 2021-05-14 2022-05-13 Glissière de sécurité monobloc en métal et tirette pour fermeture à glissière

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