JP2017095159A - Coupling tool and lock structure of coupling tool and bearing member - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a coupling tool which can easily perform both of a coupling work and a coupling release work, can be re-used and can be used for multipurpose, and a lock structure of the coupling tool and a bearing member.SOLUTION: A coupling tool 1 comprises a belt-like band body 10. The band body 10 comprises at least a wedge-shaped head 20 and a cylindrical insertion part 30, the wedge-shaped head 20 is so configured that a thickness thereof is reduced toward a tip, and at the cylindrical insertion part 30, an insertion hole 31 for receiving the wedge-shaped head 20 is so configured that an inner hole thereof is reduced in any one direction of a pair of openings. The wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted in the cylindrical insertion part 30, whereby the band body 10 is so made as to be annular and a connected objects is connected in annulus, the wedge-shaped head 20 inserted in the cylindrical insertion part 30 is folded and is so made as to approach the cylindrical insertion part 30 and is locked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

本発明は、連結具及び該連結具と支持部材とを係止させてなる係止構造に関する。   The present invention relates to a connector and a locking structure formed by locking the connector and a support member.

従来、例えば苗と誘因紐や、複数の電話線コード等、物を結束、連結するための部材としては、可撓性のプラスチック材料で形成され、細長な帯状のバンド体を環状形状に湾曲させ、バンド体の一端側を他端側に設けた係止部に重ね合わせて係止させることで、環状形状に湾曲させたバンド体内にて被結束物の結束を行うものがあった。
また、このような従来の結束具においては、係止部にバンド体を挿通し得る挿通孔を設けると共に、該挿通孔と該挿通孔に挿通させるバンド体との対向面間に、環状形状が小さくなる方向への送りのみを許容するラチェット機構を設け、このラチェット機構において、バンド体を係止部に係止するようにしたものが一般的であった。
このような従来の結束具を示す従来技術として、下記特許文献１がある。 Conventionally, as a member for bundling and connecting things such as seedlings and inducement cords or a plurality of telephone line cords, it is made of a flexible plastic material, and an elongated band-shaped band body is bent into an annular shape. In some cases, one end side of the band body is overlapped and locked with a locking portion provided on the other end side to bind the objects to be bound in the band body curved in an annular shape.
Moreover, in such a conventional binding tool, an annular hole is provided in the engaging portion so that the band body can be inserted therethrough, and an annular shape is formed between the opposing surfaces of the insertion hole and the band body inserted through the insertion hole. In general, a ratchet mechanism that allows only feeding in a decreasing direction is provided, and in this ratchet mechanism, the band body is locked to the locking portion.
As a prior art showing such a conventional binding tool, there is Patent Document 1 below.

特開２０１２−１２２９号公報JP 2012-1229 A

上記特許文献１の技術は、結束具に関する発明で、一端に設けた貫通孔２３に他端４５を挿通させると共に、バンド４０に設けたラチェット歯４３とバックル爪２５とを係合させて結束を行う構成が開示されている。
しかし、このような従来の結束具は、ラチェット機構の構造上、バンド体を係合部に係合させると、それを解消することができず、バンド体を切断しなければ目的物を結束状態から開放することができないことから、結束具の再利用が不可能で、使い捨てにせざるを得ないという問題があった。
このような問題に対して、結束状態を解除可能な構成を備える結束具も開発されているものの、構造が複雑で製造コストを抑えることができないと共に、結束を解除する作業が煩雑であるという問題があった。
また従来の結束具は、文字通り、ばらばらになっている物を束ねることを目的として開発されたものであることから、用途が限定されており、多用途に用い難いという問題があった。 The technique of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is an invention related to a binding tool. The other end 45 is inserted into the through hole 23 provided at one end, and the ratchet teeth 43 provided on the band 40 and the buckle claw 25 are engaged to perform binding. A configuration to perform is disclosed.
However, such a conventional binding tool cannot be eliminated if the band body is engaged with the engaging portion due to the structure of the ratchet mechanism. If the band body is not cut, the target object is bound. Since it was not possible to release the tie, there was a problem that the binder was not reusable and had to be disposable.
Although a binding tool having a configuration capable of releasing the binding state has been developed for such a problem, the structure is complicated and the manufacturing cost cannot be suppressed, and the work of releasing the binding is complicated. was there.
Moreover, since the conventional binding tool was literally developed for the purpose of bundling disjointed objects, its use was limited and it was difficult to use for many purposes.

そこで本発明は上記従来における問題点を解決し、連結作業と連結を解く作業との何れも容易に行うことができると共に、再利用可能であり、多用途に用いることができる連結具及び該連結具と支持部材との係止構造の提供を課題とする。   Therefore, the present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and can easily perform both the connection work and the connection work, and can be reused, and can be used for various purposes, and the connection. It is an object of the present invention to provide a locking structure between a tool and a support member.

上記課題を達成するため、本発明の連結具は、帯状のバンド体を備えた連結具であって、該バンド体は、楔型頭部と、筒状挿通部とを少なくとも備え、前記楔型頭部は、先端に向けてその厚みを減ずるように構成すると共に、前記筒状挿通部は、前記楔型頭部を受け入れる挿通孔をその内孔が一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるように構成し、前記筒状挿通部に楔型頭部を挿通することで、前記バンド体を環状として被連結物を環内にて連結すると共に、前記筒状挿通部に挿通させた楔型頭部を折り返して再び前記筒状挿通部に進入させて係止することを第１の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１の特徴に加えて、バンド体の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあることを第２の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１又は第２の特徴に加えて、挿通孔内の下面に凹部若しくは凸部からなる第１係合部を備えると共に、挿通孔内にて前記下面と対向するバンド体の表面に、前記第１係合部と係合する凹部若しくは凸部からなる第２係合部を備えることを第３の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１〜第３の何れか１つの特徴に加えて、楔型頭部の上面若しくは下面の少なくとも一面に、バンド体の長手方向に延びる凸状押圧部をバンド体の短手方向に少なくとも一対配置させてあることを第４の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１〜第４の何れか１つの特徴に加えて、バンド体の所定領域に、幅広部からなるパット部を設けてあることを第５の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１〜第５の何れか１つの特徴に加えて、生育中の野菜や果実を載置させるための載置皿を更に備えることを第６の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１〜第６の何れか１つの特徴に加えて、鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実を被覆して保護するための保護体を、バンド体に備えることを第７の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第１〜第７の何れか１つの特徴に加えて、支柱等の支持部材に係止するための係止部を更に備えることを第８の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具は、上記第８の特徴に加えて、係止部は、筒状挿通部の外周から延出される腕部と、該腕部の先端に設けられる引掛部とで構成されることを第９の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具と支持部材との係止構造は、請求項８又は請求項９に記載の連結具に備える係止部を、支柱等の支持部材に備える係止部に係止させてなることを第１０の特徴としている。
また本発明の連結具と支持部材との係止構造は、上記第１０の特徴に加えて、支持部材は支柱であり、支持部材に備える係止部は、前記支柱に設ける一乃至複数の突出部と、支柱に設ける一乃至複数の貫通孔との少なくとも何れか一方であることを第１１の特徴としている。 In order to achieve the above object, a connector of the present invention is a connector including a band-shaped band body, and the band body includes at least a wedge-shaped head and a cylindrical insertion portion, and the wedge-shaped The head is configured such that its thickness decreases toward the tip, and the cylindrical insertion portion has an insertion hole for receiving the wedge-shaped head so that its inner hole decreases in one direction of a pair of openings. The wedge-shaped head is configured to insert the wedge-shaped head into the cylindrical insertion portion to connect the object to be connected in the ring with the band body being annular, and to be inserted into the cylindrical insertion portion. The first feature is that the part is folded back and reentered into the cylindrical insertion part for locking.
In addition to the first feature, the connector of the present invention has a band body thickness A, a wedge-type head maximum thickness B1, a wedge-type head minimum thickness B2, and a maximum insertion hole height. The second feature is that the configuration satisfies the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1, where C1 is the minimum height of the insertion hole and C2.
In addition to the first or second feature, the connector of the present invention includes a first engagement portion formed of a concave portion or a convex portion on the lower surface in the insertion hole, and faces the lower surface in the insertion hole. A third feature is that a surface of the band body to be provided is provided with a second engaging portion comprising a concave portion or a convex portion that engages with the first engaging portion.
In addition to any one of the first to third features, the connector according to the present invention has a convex pressing portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the band body on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the wedge-shaped head. A fourth feature is that at least one pair is arranged in the lateral direction of the body.
Moreover, in addition to any one of the first to fourth features, the connector according to the present invention has a fifth feature that a pad portion made of a wide portion is provided in a predetermined region of the band body.
Moreover, in addition to any one of the first to fifth features, the connector of the present invention has a sixth feature that it further includes a placing plate for placing growing vegetables and fruits. .
Moreover, in addition to any one of the first to sixth features, the connector according to the present invention is provided with a protector for covering and protecting vegetables and fruits from birds and beasts and pests. Is the seventh feature.
Moreover, in addition to any one of the first to seventh features, the connector of the present invention has an eighth feature that it further includes a locking portion for locking to a support member such as a support column.
In addition to the eighth feature, the coupling device of the present invention is configured such that the locking portion includes an arm portion extending from the outer periphery of the cylindrical insertion portion and a hook portion provided at the tip of the arm portion. This is the ninth feature.
Moreover, the locking structure of the connection tool and the support member according to the present invention is such that the locking portion provided in the connection tool according to claim 8 or 9 is locked to the locking portion provided in the support member such as a column. This is the tenth feature.
In addition to the tenth feature, the locking structure between the connector and the support member according to the present invention is a support member that is a support column, and the locking portion provided in the support member is one or more protrusions provided on the support column. The eleventh feature is that it is at least one of the portion and one or more through holes provided in the support column.

上記第１の特徴による連結具によれば、帯状のバンド体を備えた連結具であって、該バンド体は、楔型頭部と、筒状挿通部とを少なくとも備え、前記楔型頭部は、先端に向けてその厚みを減ずるように構成すると共に、前記筒状挿通部は、前記楔型頭部を受け入れる挿通孔をその内孔が一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるように構成し、前記筒状挿通部に楔型頭部を挿通することで、前記バンド体を環状として被連結物を環内にて連結すると共に、前記筒状挿通部に挿通させた楔型頭部を折り返して再び前記筒状挿通部に進入させて係止することから、筒状挿通部に一度挿通させたバンド体を折り返して、楔形頭部を再び筒状挿通部に差し込むだけで、容易に連結作業を行うことができる。また連結を解く場合には、楔型頭部を筒状挿通部から引き抜くことで、連結を容易に解くことができる。よって作業効率が良く、多用途に用いることができる連結具とすることができる。加えて、バンド体を切断することなく連結を解くことができることで、再利用可能な連結具とすることができる。   According to the connector according to the first feature, the connector includes a band-shaped band body, and the band body includes at least a wedge-shaped head and a cylindrical insertion portion, and the wedge-shaped head Is configured to reduce its thickness toward the tip, and the cylindrical insertion portion is configured such that the insertion hole for receiving the wedge-shaped head has its inner hole reduced in one direction of a pair of openings. Then, by inserting a wedge-shaped head into the cylindrical insertion part, the band body is formed into an annular shape to connect an object to be connected within the ring, and a wedge-shaped head inserted through the cylindrical insertion part is provided. Since it is folded and re-entered into the cylindrical insertion part and locked, it is easy to connect by simply folding the band body once inserted into the cylindrical insertion part and inserting the wedge-shaped head into the cylindrical insertion part again. Work can be done. Further, when releasing the connection, the connection can be easily released by pulling out the wedge-shaped head from the cylindrical insertion portion. Therefore, working efficiency is good and it can be set as the connector which can be used for many uses. In addition, since the connection can be released without cutting the band body, a reusable connector can be obtained.

また上記第２の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１の特徴による作用効果に加えて、バンド体の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあることから、楔型頭部２０と筒状挿通部３０とで楔作用を効率的に発現させて、楔型頭部２０を筒状挿通部３０に固定することができる。   Further, according to the connector according to the second feature, in addition to the function and effect of the first feature, the thickness of the band body is A, the maximum thickness of the wedge head is B1, and the minimum thickness of the wedge head is B2, the maximum height of the insertion hole is C1, the minimum height of the insertion hole is C2, and the configuration satisfies the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1, The wedge-shaped head 20 can be fixed to the cylindrical insertion portion 30 by efficiently expressing the wedge action with the cylindrical insertion portion 30.

また上記第３の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１又は第２の特徴による作用効果に加えて、挿通孔内の下面に凹部若しくは凸部からなる第１係合部を備えると共に、挿通孔内にて前記下面と対向するバンド体の表面に、前記第１係合部と係合する凹部若しくは凸部からなる第２係合部を備えることから、第１係合部と第２係合部とを、楔型頭部の押圧力で相互に係合させることができる。これによって、連結状態を一段と強固に保持することができる。   Further, according to the coupling tool according to the third feature, in addition to the operational effect of the first or second feature, the first engagement portion made of a concave portion or a convex portion is provided on the lower surface in the insertion hole, and the insertion tool is inserted. In the hole, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are provided on the surface of the band body facing the lower surface, with the second engaging portion including a concave portion or a convex portion engaging with the first engaging portion. The mating portion can be engaged with each other by the pressing force of the wedge-shaped head. As a result, the connected state can be held more firmly.

また上記第４の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１〜第３の何れか１つの特徴による作用効果に加えて、楔型頭部の上面若しくは下面の少なくとも一面に、バンド体の長手方向に延びる凸状押圧部をバンド体の短手方向に少なくとも一対配置させてあることから、連結を解く作業時において、挿通孔の内面と楔型頭部の表面との間で発生する摩擦力を効果的に低減させることができる。よって連結を解く作業を一段と小さな労力で行うことができる。従って作業効率の良い連結具とすることができる。   Further, according to the connector according to the fourth feature, in addition to the operational effect of any one of the first to third features, the longitudinal direction of the band body is provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the wedge-shaped head. Since at least one pair of convex pressing portions extending in the short direction of the band body are disposed, the frictional force generated between the inner surface of the insertion hole and the surface of the wedge-shaped head at the time of releasing the connection is obtained. It can be effectively reduced. Therefore, the work of releasing the connection can be performed with much less effort. Therefore, it can be set as a connector with good working efficiency.

また上記第５の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１〜第４の何れか１つの特徴による作用効果に加えて、バンド体の所定領域に、幅広部からなるパット部を設けてあることから、被連結物とバンド体との接触面積を効果的に増大させることができる。よって被連結物が損傷することを効果的に防止することができる連結具とすることができる。   Moreover, according to the connector by the said 5th characteristic, in addition to the effect by any one of the said 1st-4th characteristics, the pad part which consists of a wide part is provided in the predetermined area | region of the band body. Therefore, the contact area between the connected object and the band body can be effectively increased. Therefore, it can be set as the coupling tool which can prevent effectively that a to-be-connected thing is damaged.

また上記第６の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１〜第５の何れか１つの特徴による作用効果に加えて、生育中の野菜や果実を載置させるための載置皿を更に備えることから、野菜や果実の落下を効果的に防止することができる機能を付加した連結具とすることができる。   Moreover, according to the connection tool by the said 6th characteristic, in addition to the effect by the said any one of the 1st-5th characteristic, it is further equipped with the mounting tray for mounting the growing vegetables and fruit. Therefore, it is possible to provide a connecting tool having a function capable of effectively preventing the fall of vegetables and fruits.

また上記第７の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１〜第６の何れか１つの特徴による作用効果に加えて、鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実を被覆して保護するための保護体を、バンド体に備えることから、鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実を保護することができる機能を付加した連結具とすることができる。   Moreover, according to the connection tool by said 7th characteristic, in addition to the effect by the said any one of the 1st-6th characteristics, protection for covering and protecting vegetables and fruits from birds and beasts and harmful insects Since the body is provided in the band body, it is possible to provide a connecting tool having a function capable of protecting vegetables and fruits from birds and beasts and pests.

また上記第８の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第１〜第７の何れか１つの特徴による作用効果に加えて、支柱等の支持部材に係止するための係止部を更に備えることから、支持部材に容易に係止可能な連結具とすることができる。   Moreover, according to the coupler by the said 8th characteristic, in addition to the effect by any one of the said 1st-7th characteristic, it is further provided with the latching | locking part for latching to support members, such as a support | pillar. Therefore, it is possible to provide a connector that can be easily locked to the support member.

また上記第９の特徴による連結具によれば、上記第８の特徴による作用効果に加えて、係止部は、筒状挿通部の外周から延出される腕部と、該腕部の先端に設けられる引掛部とで構成されることから、形成容易な係止部とすることができる。   Further, according to the connection tool according to the ninth feature, in addition to the function and effect of the eighth feature, the locking part is provided on the arm part extending from the outer periphery of the cylindrical insertion part and the tip of the arm part. Since it is comprised with the hook part provided, it can be set as the latching | locking part which is easy to form.

また上記第１０の特徴による連結具と支持部材との係止構造によれば、請求項８又は請求項９に記載の連結具に備える係止部を、支柱等の支持部材に備える係止部に係止させてなることから、作業効率が良く、再利用可能な連結具と支持部材との係止構造とすることができる。   Further, according to the locking structure between the connecting tool and the support member according to the tenth feature, the locking part provided in the connecting tool according to claim 8 or 9 is provided with the locking part provided in the support member such as a column. Therefore, it is possible to provide a locking structure between the connecting member and the support member that is efficient and can be reused.

また上記第１１の特徴による連結具と支持部材との係止構造によれば、上記第１０の特徴による作用効果に加えて、支持部材は支柱であり、支持部材に備える係止部は、前記支柱に設ける一乃至複数の突出部と、支柱に設ける一乃至複数の貫通孔との少なくとも何れか一方であることから、係止容易な連結具と支持部材との係止構造とすることができる。   Further, according to the locking structure between the connector and the support member according to the eleventh feature, in addition to the operational effect of the tenth feature, the support member is a support, and the locking portion provided in the support member is Since it is at least any one of the 1 or several protrusion part provided in a support | pillar, and the 1 or several through-hole provided in a support | pillar, it can be set as the latching structure of a connection tool and support member which are easy to latch. .

本発明の連結具によれば、作業効率が良く、多用途に用いることができる連結具とすることができる。また再利用可能な連結具とすることができる。
また本発明の連結具と支持部材との係止構造によれば、作業効率が良く、再利用可能な連結具と支持部材との係止構造とすることができる。 According to the coupling tool of the present invention, it is possible to provide a coupling tool that has good working efficiency and can be used for many purposes. Moreover, it can be set as a reusable connector.
In addition, according to the locking structure between the connector and the support member of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a locking structure between the connection tool and the support member that has good work efficiency and can be reused.

本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具における使用状態の力の関係を模式的に示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows typically the relationship of the force of the use condition in the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具の使用状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具における楔型頭部の変形例を示す図で、（ａ）は斜視図、（ｂ）は先端部分を模式的に示す図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the wedge-shaped head in the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a figure which shows a front-end | tip part typically. 本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具における係合部の変形例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the engaging part in the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具におけるバンド体の変形例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the band body in the coupling tool which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具及びその使用状態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and its use condition. 本発明の第３の実施形態に係る連結具及びその使用状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and its use condition. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具と、連結具と支持部材との係止構造を示す図で、（ａ）は連結具の要部を示す斜視図、（ｂ）は連結具と支持部材との係止構造の要部を示す斜視図である。It is a figure which shows the latching structure of the connection tool which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, and a connection tool and a supporting member, (a) is a perspective view which shows the principal part of a connection tool, (b) is a connection tool, It is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the latching structure with a supporting member. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具と支持部材との係止構造の使用状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the latching structure of the coupling tool and support member which concern on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具の変形例を示す図で、（ａ）は連結具の変形例１の要部を示す斜視図、（ｂ）は連結具の変形例２の要部を示す斜視図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the coupling tool which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view which shows the principal part of the modification 1 of a coupling tool, (b) is the principal of the modification 2 of a coupling tool. It is a perspective view which shows a part. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具と支持部材との係止構造における支持部材の変形例を示す図であり、（ａ）は正面図、（ｂ）は平面図である。It is a figure which shows the modification of the supporting member in the latching structure of the coupling tool which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, and a supporting member, (a) is a front view, (b) is a top view. 本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具と支持部材との係止構造の変形例の使用状態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the use condition of the modification of the latching structure of the coupling tool which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention, and a supporting member. 本発明の第５の実施形態に係る連結具を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第６の実施形態に係る連結具を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第７の実施形態に係る連結具を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the coupling tool which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の第６の実施形態に係る連結具を用いて複数のパイプを連結させた状態を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the state which connected the several pipe using the coupling tool which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention.

以下、各図面を参照して、本発明の実施形態に係る連結具及び該連結具と支持部材との係止構造を説明し、本発明の理解に供する。しかし、以下の説明は特許請求の範囲に記載の本発明を限定するものではない。   Hereinafter, with reference to each drawing, a connection tool according to an embodiment of the present invention and a locking structure between the connection tool and a support member will be described for the understanding of the present invention. However, the following description does not limit the present invention described in the claims.

先ず図１〜図３を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具を説明する。   First, a connector according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１は、帯状のバンド体に備える挿通孔にバンド体の一端を挿通させて環状部を構成し、該環状部内にて被連結物を連結する連結具である。
この連結具１は、図１に示すように、バンド体１０と、楔型頭部２０と、筒状挿通部３０とから構成される。 The connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured such that one end of a band body is inserted into an insertion hole provided in a band-shaped band body to form an annular portion, and an object to be coupled is connected in the annular portion. It is a tool.
As shown in FIG. 1, the connector 1 includes a band body 10, a wedge-shaped head portion 20, and a cylindrical insertion portion 30.

前記バンド体１０は、連結具１の本体を構成するもので、細長い帯板状体で構成される。
また本実施形態においては、図１に示すように、後述する挿通孔３１内にて下面３１ａと対向するバンド体１０の表面に、第２係合部１１を備える構成としてある。
より具体的には、本実施形態においては図１、図２に簡略化して示すように、第２係合部１１を凹部で形成する構成としてある。またバンド体１０の短手方向の全長に渡って延びる溝で凹部を形成すると共に、この溝をバンド体１０の長手方向に複数並列配置させる構成としてある。 The said band body 10 comprises the main body of the connector 1, and is comprised by an elongate strip plate-shaped body.
Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, it is set as the structure provided with the 2nd engaging part 11 in the surface of the band body 10 which opposes the lower surface 31a in the insertion hole 31 mentioned later.
More specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in a simplified manner in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second engaging portion 11 is formed as a recess. In addition, a recess is formed by a groove extending over the entire length of the band body 10 in the short direction, and a plurality of the grooves are arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10.

なお、第２係合部１１を構成する凹部は、必ずしも複数必要なものではなく、１乃至複数備える構成であれば、設ける数は適宜変更可能である。またバンド体１０に設ける位置も適宜変更可能である。なお第２係合部１１は、必ずしも凹部で形成する構成に限るものではなく、後述する第１係合部３２を凹部で形成する場合には、第２係合部１１を凸部で形成することが必要である。つまり、第２係合部の構成は、係合対象である第１係合部３２と係合可能な構成である事が必要である。
またバンド体１０としては、可撓性のプラスチック材料等、連結具を構成するものとして、通常用いられるものであれば、如何なるものを用いてもよい。
更にバンド体１０の長さ、厚み等は、被連結物に合わせて適宜変更可能である。 Note that a plurality of recesses constituting the second engagement portion 11 are not necessarily required, and the number of recesses provided can be changed as appropriate as long as one or more recesses are provided. Moreover, the position provided in the band body 10 can also be changed as appropriate. Note that the second engaging portion 11 is not necessarily limited to the configuration formed by the concave portion. When the first engaging portion 32 described later is formed by the concave portion, the second engaging portion 11 is formed by the convex portion. It is necessary. That is, the configuration of the second engagement portion needs to be a configuration that can be engaged with the first engagement portion 32 that is an engagement target.
As the band body 10, any material such as a flexible plastic material may be used as long as it is normally used as a component constituting the connector.
Furthermore, the length, thickness, and the like of the band body 10 can be appropriately changed according to the connected object.

前記楔型頭部２０は、挿通孔３１に挿通させて被連結物の連結を行うための環状部Ｒを構成する起点となると共に、筒状挿通部３０と協働して連結具１の固定手段を構成するものである。
本実施形態においては、図１に示すように、筒状挿通部３０を設けたバンド体１０の端部と反対側の端部に、先端に向けてその厚みを減ずるように構成する楔型頭部２０を設ける構成としてある。言い換えれば、他端に向けて肉厚な楔型形状をなす楔型頭部２０を設ける構成としてある。更に具体的には、バンド体１０において、筒状挿通部３０の裏面側に楔型頭部２０を設ける構成としてある。
この楔型頭部２０は、例えばバンド体１０と一体成形により形成することができる。 The wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted into the insertion hole 31 and serves as a starting point for forming an annular portion R for connecting the objects to be connected. The wedge-shaped head 20 cooperates with the cylindrical insertion portion 30 to fix the connector 1. It constitutes a means.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a wedge-shaped head configured to reduce its thickness toward the tip at the end opposite to the end of the band body 10 provided with the cylindrical insertion portion 30. The portion 20 is provided. In other words, a wedge-shaped head 20 having a thick wedge shape is provided toward the other end. More specifically, in the band body 10, a wedge-type head 20 is provided on the back side of the cylindrical insertion portion 30.
The wedge-shaped head 20 can be formed by, for example, integral molding with the band body 10.

なお、図１（ｂ）、図１（ｃ）に示すように、この楔型頭部２０は、挿通孔３１に一方向から挿通されると共に、バンド体１０の途中位置で折り返して折り返し湾曲部Ｆを形成した後、挿通孔３１に他方向から再び挿通される（差し込まれる）。これによって、挿通孔３１内において、楔型頭部２０が楔作用によって筒状挿通部３０に固定されると共に、連結作業が完了される。
また楔型頭部２０の形状は本実施形態のものに限るものではなく、筒状挿通部３０と協働して楔作用を発揮できる形状であれば、適宜変更可能である。 As shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, the wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted into the insertion hole 31 from one direction, and is folded back at a midway position of the band body 10 to be folded back. After forming F, the insertion hole 31 is inserted again (inserted) from the other direction. As a result, the wedge-shaped head 20 is fixed to the cylindrical insertion portion 30 by the wedge action in the insertion hole 31 and the connection operation is completed.
In addition, the shape of the wedge-shaped head 20 is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and can be appropriately changed as long as the wedge-shaped head 20 can exhibit a wedge action in cooperation with the cylindrical insertion portion 30.

前記筒状挿通部３０は、バンド体１０の一端に備える楔型頭部２０を受け入れる（挿通させる）挿通孔３１を備え、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を挿通させて被連結物の連結を行う環状部Ｒを構成すると共に、楔型頭部２０と協働して連結具１の固定手段を構成するものである。
本実施形態においては、図１に示すように、楔型頭部２０を設けた端部とは反対側の端部に、外形が矩形状の筒状挿通部３０を設ける構成としてある。
この筒状挿通部３０は、例えばバンド体１０と一体成形により形成することができる。 The cylindrical insertion part 30 includes an insertion hole 31 for receiving (inserting) the wedge-shaped head 20 provided at one end of the band body 10, and the wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted into the insertion hole 31 to connect the objects to be connected. In addition to the annular portion R, the fixing means for the connector 1 is configured in cooperation with the wedge-shaped head 20.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a cylindrical insertion portion 30 having a rectangular outer shape is provided at the end opposite to the end where the wedge-shaped head 20 is provided.
This cylindrical insertion part 30 can be formed by integral molding with the band body 10, for example.

また本実施形態においては、図２に簡略化して示すように、挿通孔３１を、その内孔が挿通孔３１に備える一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるように構成してある。
より具体的には、連結具１による連結作業を完了させる際に、挿通孔３１の上面３１ｂが楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａの傾斜に沿う傾斜面となるように、挿通孔３１の内孔を、挿通孔３１に備える一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずる構成としてある。（本実施形態においては、連結具１における筒状挿通部３０を設ける端部側の開口に向けて減ずるように構成してある。）
つまり本実施形態においては、図２（ａ）に示すように、挿通孔３１の上面３１ｂを、楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａの傾斜に沿う傾斜面とする構成としてある。 Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in a simplified manner in FIG. 2, the insertion hole 31 is configured such that its inner hole decreases in one direction of a pair of openings provided in the insertion hole 31.
More specifically, the inner hole of the insertion hole 31 is formed so that the upper surface 31b of the insertion hole 31 becomes an inclined surface along the inclination of the upper surface 20a of the wedge-shaped head 20 when the connection work by the connector 1 is completed. Is configured to decrease in one direction of a pair of openings provided in the insertion hole 31. (In this embodiment, it is comprised so that it may reduce toward the opening of the edge part side which provides the cylindrical insertion part 30 in the connector 1.)
That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, the upper surface 31 b of the insertion hole 31 is configured as an inclined surface that follows the inclination of the upper surface 20 a of the wedge-shaped head 20.

また本実施形態においては、図１、図２に示すように、挿通孔３１の下面３１ａ及びその近傍に、既述した第２係合部１１と係合する第１係合部３２を備える構成としてある。より具体的には、本実施形態においては、第１係合部３２を凸部で形成する構成としてある。更に具体的には、図１、図２に簡略化して示すように、バンド体１０の短手方向の全長に延びると共に、第２係合部１１と係合する形状からなる突片で凸部を形成すると共に、この突片をバンド体１０の長手方向に複数並列配置させる構成としてある。
なお、第１係合部３２を構成する凸部は、必ずしも複数必要なものではなく、１乃至複数備える構成であれば、設ける数は適宜変更可能である。また既述したように、この第１係合部３２は、凹部で形成する構成としてもよい。 In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first engagement portion 32 that engages with the second engagement portion 11 described above is provided on the lower surface 31a of the insertion hole 31 and in the vicinity thereof. It is as. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the first engaging portion 32 is formed as a convex portion. More specifically, as shown in a simplified manner in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the projecting portion is a projecting piece extending in the entire length in the short direction of the band body 10 and engaging with the second engaging portion 11. And a plurality of the projecting pieces are arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10.
In addition, the convex part which comprises the 1st engaging part 32 does not necessarily need two or more, and if it is a structure provided with 1 thru | or plurality, the number to provide can be changed suitably. Further, as described above, the first engagement portion 32 may be formed as a recess.

また本実施形態においては、このような構成からなるバンド体１０、楔型頭部２０、筒状挿通部３０において、図２に示すバンド体１０の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部２０の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部２０の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔３１の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔３１の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてある。
なお、ここで「挿通孔３１の最大高さ」とは、図２（ｂ）に示すように、第１係合部３２を構成する突片の先端から上面３１ｂの最上部（図２（ｂ）の左側端部）までの長さを意味するものであり、「挿通孔３１の最小高さ」とは、図２（ｂ）に示すように、第１係合部３２を構成する突片の先端から上面３１ｂの最下部（図２（ｂ）の右側端部）までの長さを意味するものである。 Further, in the present embodiment, in the band body 10, the wedge-shaped head 20, and the cylindrical insertion portion 30 having such a configuration, the thickness of the band body 10 shown in FIG. Is B1, the minimum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B2, the maximum height of the insertion hole 31 is C1, and the minimum height of the insertion hole 31 is C2, the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1 is satisfied. The configuration is as follows.
Here, as shown in FIG. 2B, the “maximum height of the insertion hole 31” means the top of the upper surface 31b from the tip of the projecting piece constituting the first engagement portion 32 (FIG. 2B). 2), and the “minimum height of the insertion hole 31” is a protruding piece constituting the first engaging portion 32 as shown in FIG. 2 (b). Means the length from the tip of the top to the bottom of the upper surface 31b (the right end in FIG. 2B).

次に図１、図２を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１を用いて被連結物を連結する際の動作と、力の作用を詳細に説明する。
なお説明の便宜上、図１、図２においては、被連結物の図示を省略するものとする。 Next, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the operation | movement at the time of connecting a to-be-connected object using the connector 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the effect | action of force are demonstrated in detail.
For convenience of explanation, illustration of the connected object is omitted in FIGS. 1 and 2.

まず図１（ａ）、図１（ｂ）を参照して、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を一方向から（本実施形態においては、挿通孔３１の右側から）挿通させると共に、楔型頭部２０を一方向へと所定量引っ張る。
この際、図２に示すバンド体１０の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部２０の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部２０の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔３１の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔３１の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあることから、図１（ｂ）に示すように、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を容易に挿通させることができる。
これによって、図１（ｂ）に示すように、バンド体１０で環状部Ｒが形成される。なお、環状部Ｒの大きさは、第２係合部１１の設ける位置、数により、また楔型頭部２０の引っ張り量によって所望の大きさに調整することができる。 First, referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted into the insertion hole 31 from one direction (from the right side of the insertion hole 31 in this embodiment), and the wedge-shaped head is inserted. Pull the head 20 a predetermined amount in one direction.
At this time, the thickness of the band body 10 shown in FIG. 2 is A, the maximum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B1, the minimum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B2, the maximum height of the insertion hole 31 is C1, and the insertion hole 31 is. Since the minimum height of C2 is C2, the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, and B1 + A> C1 is satisfied. Therefore, as shown in FIG. Can be easily inserted.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 1B, an annular portion R is formed in the band body 10. The size of the annular portion R can be adjusted to a desired size depending on the position and number of the second engaging portions 11 and the amount of tension of the wedge-shaped head 20.

次に図１（ｃ）を参照して、バンド体１０をその途中位置で折り返すことで、折り返し湾曲部Ｆを形成する。   Next, with reference to FIG.1 (c), the folding | returning curved part F is formed by folding the band body 10 in the middle position.

その後、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を他方向から進入させる（差し込む）。
この際、図２に示すバンド体１０の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部２０の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部２０の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔３１の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔３１の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあると共に、挿通孔３１を、上面３１ｂが楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａの傾斜に沿う傾斜面となるように、挿通孔３１の内孔を一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるような構成としてあることから、挿通孔３１内において楔作用によって楔型頭部２０が筒状挿通部３０に（挿通孔３１内で）固定される。 Thereafter, the wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted (inserted) into the insertion hole 31 from the other direction.
At this time, the thickness of the band body 10 shown in FIG. 2 is A, the maximum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B1, the minimum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B2, the maximum height of the insertion hole 31 is C1, and the insertion hole 31 is. The minimum height of the wedge-shaped head 20 is configured to satisfy the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1, and the insertion hole 31 has an upper surface 31b along the inclination of the upper surface 20a of the wedge-shaped head 20. Since the inner hole of the insertion hole 31 is reduced in any one direction of the pair of openings so as to form an inclined surface, the wedge-shaped head 20 is formed into a cylindrical insertion part by a wedge action in the insertion hole 31. 30 (in the insertion hole 31).

より具体的には、挿通孔３１の最小高さＣ２からバンド体１０の厚みＡを減じた残りの厚みよりも楔型頭部２０の厚みが大きくなる位置（図２（ｂ）に示す位置）で、楔型頭部２０の差し込み方向への前進が停止される。これによって、楔型頭部２０の先端部分が挿通孔３１から突き出た状態で、挿通孔３１内に楔型頭部２０が固定される。
この際、図２（ｂ）に示すように、楔作用により、黒塗り矢印で示す前進方向への力Ｊは、挿通孔３１の下面３１ａを押す押圧力Ｋと、上面３１ｂを押す押圧力Ｌとに分散される。この押圧力Ｋによって、挿通孔３１内において第２係合部１１が第１係合部３２へと押圧され、第１係合部３２と第２係合部１１とが係合される。 More specifically, the position where the thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 becomes larger than the remaining thickness obtained by subtracting the thickness A of the band body 10 from the minimum height C2 of the insertion hole 31 (position shown in FIG. 2B). Thus, the advancement of the wedge-shaped head 20 in the insertion direction is stopped. As a result, the wedge-shaped head 20 is fixed in the insertion hole 31 in a state where the tip portion of the wedge-shaped head 20 protrudes from the insertion hole 31.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 2B, due to the wedge action, the forward force J indicated by the black arrow indicates that the pressing force K pushes the lower surface 31a of the insertion hole 31 and the pressing force L pushes the upper surface 31b. And distributed. With this pressing force K, the second engagement portion 11 is pressed into the first engagement portion 32 in the insertion hole 31, and the first engagement portion 32 and the second engagement portion 11 are engaged.

以上の動作により、連結具１による連結作業が完了する。   With the above operation, the connection work by the connector 1 is completed.

なお、連結具１の連結を解く場合には、折り返し湾曲部Ｆに指をかけて、楔型頭部２０を挿通孔３１から引き抜くことで、連結状態を解除することができる。   When the connection of the connector 1 is to be released, the connected state can be released by placing a finger on the folded bending portion F and pulling out the wedge-shaped head 20 from the insertion hole 31.

そして図３に示すように、このような構成からなる連結具１は、例えば植木鉢に差し込まれた支持部材７０たる支柱７１と、植木鉢に植えられた苗木８０の茎８１とを連結する際に利用することができる。
このように、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１は、その実施形態の一例として、例えば支柱７１或いは誘引縄（図示しない。）を介した苗木８０の誘引を行うための、いわゆる農業用連結具として用いることができる。 As shown in FIG. 3, the connector 1 having such a configuration is used when, for example, a support 71 as a support member 70 inserted into a flower pot and a stem 81 of a seedling 80 planted in the flower pot are connected. can do.
Thus, the connector 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is what is called what is called for attracting | sucking the seedling 80 via the support | pillar 71 or an attracting rope (not shown) as an example of the embodiment. It can be used as an agricultural connector.

このような構成からなる本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１は、以下の効果を奏する。   The connector 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention which consists of such a structure has the following effects.

先端に向けてその厚みを減ずるように構成した楔型頭部２０をバンド体１０の一端に備えると共に、楔型頭部２０を受け入れる挿通孔３１を備える筒状挿通部３０を他端に備え、また挿通孔３１を、上面３１ｂが楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａの傾斜に沿う傾斜面となるように、内孔に備える一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるような構成とし、更に、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を一方向から挿通させた後、バンド体１０の途中位置で折り返して折り返し湾曲部Ｆを形成すると共に、挿通孔３１に楔型頭部２０を他方向から再度進入させて（差し込んで）係止する（連結を行う）構成とすることで、挿通孔３１に一度挿通させたバンド体１０を折り返して、楔形頭部２０を同じ挿通孔３１に再度差し込むだけで、容易に連結作業を行うことができる。
また連結を解く場合には、折り返し湾曲部Ｆに指をかけて楔型頭部２０を挿通孔３１から引き抜くことで、連結状態を容易に解くことができる。
従って、連結作業と連結を解く作業とのどちらの作業も、楽に且つ手早く行うことができる連結具１とすることができる。よって作業効率が良く、多用途に用いることができる連結具１とすることができる。加えて、バンド体１０を切断することなく、連結を解除できることで、再利用可能な連結具１とすることができる。 A wedge-shaped head 20 configured to reduce its thickness toward the tip is provided at one end of the band body 10, and a cylindrical insertion part 30 provided with an insertion hole 31 for receiving the wedge-type head 20 is provided at the other end. In addition, the insertion hole 31 is configured to be reduced in one direction of a pair of openings provided in the inner hole so that the upper surface 31b becomes an inclined surface along the inclination of the upper surface 20a of the wedge-shaped head portion 20. After the wedge-shaped head 20 is inserted into the hole 31 from one direction, it is folded back at an intermediate position of the band body 10 to form a folded curved portion F, and the wedge-shaped head 20 enters the insertion hole 31 from the other direction again. By letting (insert) and locking (connecting), the band body 10 once inserted through the insertion hole 31 is folded back, and the wedge-shaped head 20 is simply inserted into the same insertion hole 31 again. Can be easily connected .
Further, when releasing the connection, the connected state can be easily released by placing a finger on the folded curved portion F and pulling out the wedge-shaped head 20 from the insertion hole 31.
Therefore, it is possible to provide the connector 1 that can easily and quickly perform both the connection work and the connection release work. Therefore, it can be set as the connector 1 which has good working efficiency and can be used for many purposes. In addition, since the connection can be released without cutting the band body 10, the reusable connector 1 can be obtained.

また挿通孔３１の上面３１ｂを、楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａの傾斜に沿う傾斜面とすることで、挿通孔３１の内面全面に渡って楔作用を発揮させることができる。よって第１係合部３２と第２係合部１１とに一段と効率的に楔型頭部２０の押圧力を伝達可能な構造とすることができる。従って連結状態を一段と効率的且つ強固に保持できる連結具１とすることができる。   Further, by making the upper surface 31 b of the insertion hole 31 an inclined surface along the inclination of the upper surface 20 a of the wedge-shaped head 20, the wedge action can be exerted over the entire inner surface of the insertion hole 31. Therefore, a structure capable of transmitting the pressing force of the wedge-shaped head 20 to the first engagement portion 32 and the second engagement portion 11 more efficiently can be achieved. Therefore, it can be set as the connector 1 which can hold | maintain a connection state much more efficiently and firmly.

またバンド体１０の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部２０の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部２０の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔３１の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔３１の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあることで、楔型頭部２０と筒状挿通部３０とで楔作用を一段と効率的に発現させて、楔型頭部２０を筒状挿通部３０に固定することができる。   Further, the thickness of the band body 10 is A, the maximum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B1, the minimum thickness of the wedge-shaped head 20 is B2, the maximum height of the insertion hole 31 is C1, and the minimum height of the insertion hole 31 is C2. As a configuration satisfying the relationship of B1 <C2, B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1, the wedge action is more efficiently expressed by the wedge-shaped head 20 and the cylindrical insertion portion 30, and the wedge The mold head 20 can be fixed to the cylindrical insertion part 30.

また挿通孔３１の下面３１ａに凸部からなる第１係合部３２を備えると共に、挿通孔３１内にて下面３１ａと対向するバンド体１０の表面に、第１係合部３２と係合する凹部からなる第２係合部１１を備える構成とすることで、楔作用により楔型頭部２０を介して発生する押圧力によって、第２係合部１１を第１係合部３２に向けて押圧し、第２係合部１１と第１係合部３２とを相互に係合させることができる。これによって連結具１の連結状態を一段と強固に保持することができる。   In addition, the lower surface 31 a of the insertion hole 31 includes a first engagement portion 32 formed of a convex portion, and engages with the first engagement portion 32 on the surface of the band body 10 facing the lower surface 31 a in the insertion hole 31. With the configuration including the second engaging portion 11 formed of a concave portion, the second engaging portion 11 is directed toward the first engaging portion 32 by the pressing force generated through the wedge-shaped head portion 20 by the wedge action. The second engaging portion 11 and the first engaging portion 32 can be engaged with each other by pressing. As a result, the connected state of the connector 1 can be held more firmly.

更に簡易な構造で連結具１を形成することができることから、製造効率が良いと共に、製造コストの省コスト化を実現可能な連結具とすることができる。また環境負荷の低い連結具１とすることができる。   Furthermore, since the connector 1 can be formed with a simple structure, it is possible to provide a connector that has high manufacturing efficiency and can realize a reduction in manufacturing cost. Moreover, it can be set as the connector 1 with a low environmental load.

次に図４〜図６を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１の変形例１〜変形例３を説明する。なお、変形例１〜変形例３において、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１と同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一機能を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。   Next, with reference to FIGS. 4-6, the modification 1-the modification 3 of the coupling tool 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention are demonstrated. In the first to third modifications, the same member and the same function as those of the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above are given the same number and the same function, and the following: Detailed description will be omitted.

図４を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１の変形例１は、既述した実施形態に対して、楔型頭部２０の構成を変形させたものである。
具体的には、楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａと下面２０ｂとに、バンド体１０の長手方向に延びる凸状押圧部２１をバンド体１０の短手方向に一対並列配置させる構成としてある。
更に図４（ｂ）に示すように、凸状押圧部２１の形状を三角形状とする構成としてある。 With reference to FIG. 4, the modification 1 of the coupling tool 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention changes the structure of the wedge-shaped head 20 with respect to embodiment mentioned above.
Specifically, a pair of convex pressing portions 21 extending in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10 are arranged in parallel on the upper surface 20 a and the lower surface 20 b of the wedge-shaped head 20 in the short direction of the band body 10.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the convex pressing portion 21 has a triangular shape.

このような構成とすることで、図４（ｂ）に示すように、挿通孔３１の下面３１ａ及び上面３１ｂと、楔型頭部２０との接触部分を凸状押圧部２１の頂点２１ａに限定することができる。よって挿通孔３１の下面３１ａ及び上面３１ｂと、楔型頭部２０との接触面積を効果的に低減させることができる。従って連結具１の連結を解く作業時において、挿通孔３１の内面と楔型頭部２０の表面との間で発生する摩擦力を効果的に低減させることができる。よって連結を解く作業を一段と小さな労力で行うことができ、作業効率の良い連結具１とすることができる。   With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 4B, the contact portion between the lower surface 31 a and the upper surface 31 b of the insertion hole 31 and the wedge-shaped head portion 20 is limited to the apex 21 a of the convex pressing portion 21. can do. Therefore, the contact area between the lower surface 31a and the upper surface 31b of the insertion hole 31 and the wedge-shaped head 20 can be effectively reduced. Accordingly, the frictional force generated between the inner surface of the insertion hole 31 and the surface of the wedge-shaped head 20 can be effectively reduced during the operation of releasing the connection of the connector 1. Therefore, the operation of releasing the connection can be performed with much smaller labor, and the connection tool 1 with high work efficiency can be obtained.

なお、凸状押圧部２１の形状、数、長さ、配置位置等は本変形例１のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。例えば凸状押圧部２１の形状として、半円形状（湾曲形状）とする構成としてもよい。但し、凸状押圧部２１を設ける場合は、楔型頭部２０の上面２０ａ若しくは下面２０ｂの少なくとも一面に、同一構成の凸状押圧部２１をバンド体１０の短手方向に少なくとも一対配置させることが必要である。   In addition, the shape, the number, the length, the arrangement position, and the like of the convex pressing portion 21 are not limited to those of the first modification, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the convex pressing portion 21 may have a semicircular shape (curved shape). However, when the convex pressing portion 21 is provided, at least one pair of the convex pressing portions 21 having the same configuration is arranged on at least one surface of the upper surface 20 a or the lower surface 20 b of the wedge-shaped head 20 in the short direction of the band body 10. is necessary.

次に図５を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１の変形例２は、既述した実施形態に対してバンド体１０に設ける第１係合部及び第２係合部の構成を変形させたものである。
具体的には、本変形例においては、凸部で構成する第１係合部３２ａを、バンド体１０の短手方向の一端から他端までの全長に渡って設けるのではなく、バンド体１０の短手方向の両端に余白を残すような構成で、第１係合部３２ａをバンド体１０の長手方向に複数並列配置させる構成としてある。同様に、凹部（溝）で構成する第２係合部１１ａを、バンド体１０の短手方向の一端から他端までの全長に渡って設けるのではなく、バンド体１０の短手方向の両端に余白を残すような構成で、第２係合部１１ａをバンド体１０の長手方向に複数並列配置させる構成としてある。 Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the modification 2 of the connector 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is the 1st engaging part and 2nd engagement which are provided in the band body 10 with respect to embodiment mentioned above. This is a modification of the configuration of the joint.
Specifically, in the present modification, the first engaging portion 32a formed of a convex portion is not provided over the entire length from one end to the other end in the short direction of the band body 10, but the band body 10 The first engaging portion 32a is arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10 so that margins are left at both ends in the short direction. Similarly, the second engaging portion 11a formed of a recess (groove) is not provided over the entire length from one end to the other end of the band body 10 in the short direction, but both ends of the band body 10 in the short direction. In this configuration, a plurality of second engaging portions 11 a are arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10.

このような構成とすることで、凸部や凹部（溝）で形成される係合部が起点となって、バンド体１０の短手方向に亀裂や破断が生じることを効果的に防止することができる。よって耐久性に優れた連結具とすることができる。   By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to effectively prevent the band body 10 from being cracked or broken in the short direction starting from the engaging portion formed by the convex portion or the concave portion (groove). Can do. Therefore, it can be set as the coupling tool excellent in durability.

次に図６を参照して、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１の変形例３は、既述した実施形態に対してバンド体１０の構成を変形したものである。
具体的には、本変形例においては、環状部Ｒを構成するバンド体１０の所定領域に、バンド体１０の幅を短手方向に広げた幅広部からなるパッド部１２を設ける構成としてある。 Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the modification 3 of the connector 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention changes the structure of the band body 10 with respect to embodiment mentioned above.
Specifically, in this modification, a pad portion 12 composed of a wide portion in which the width of the band body 10 is widened in the lateral direction is provided in a predetermined region of the band body 10 constituting the annular portion R.

このような構成とすることで、被連結物とバンド体１０との接触面積を効果的に増大させることができる。よって被連結物が損傷することを効果的に防止することができる連結具とすることができる。
より具体的には、例えば茎や枝が複雑に枝分かれすると共に、収量が多く肉質が軟らかいトマトやピーマン、茄子等の誘因用の連結具として本発明に係る連結具を用いる場合、連結具の環状部Ｒ内に作物が入った状態で連結を行う場合がある。このような場合に、本変形例３の構成によれば、作物と接触するバンド体１０の接触面積を効果的に増大させることができる。よって、肉質が柔らかい作物に対して連結具を用いる場合でも、作物に損傷が生じることを効果的に防止することができる連結具とすることができる。 By setting it as such a structure, the contact area of a to-be-connected object and the band body 10 can be increased effectively. Therefore, it can be set as the coupling tool which can prevent effectively that a to-be-connected thing is damaged.
More specifically, for example, when the connection tool according to the present invention is used as a connection tool for inducing tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplants, etc., which has a complicated yield of stems and branches and has a high yield and a soft meat quality, Connection may be performed with crops in the part R. In such a case, according to the configuration of the third modification, it is possible to effectively increase the contact area of the band body 10 that comes into contact with the crop. Therefore, even when the coupling tool is used for a crop having a soft meat quality, it is possible to provide a coupling tool that can effectively prevent the crop from being damaged.

次に図７を参照して、本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具２を説明する。
本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具２は、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１に対して、生育中の野菜や果実８２を載置させるための載置皿４３ｃを付加的に備える構成とするものである。その他の構成は、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１と同様である。よって、同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一符号を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。 Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the connector 2 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
The connector 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is placed for placing growing vegetables and fruits 82 on the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. The dish 43c is additionally provided. Other configurations are the same as those of the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. Therefore, the same member and the same function are given the same number and the same reference numerals, and the following detailed description is omitted.

具体的には、図７（ａ）に示すように、筒状挿通部３０の上部からバンド体１０と同一部材で形成される腕部４１を延出させると共に、腕部４１の先端に備える連結部４１ａに、支持ユニット４２を介して載置部４３を着脱自在に取り付ける構成としてある。
前記支持ユニット４２は、連結部４１ａに載置部４３を回転自在に取り付けるためのもので、円板状の支持板４２ａと、支持板４２ａの上面から延出される軸４２ｂとから構成されている。そして詳しくは図示していないが、軸４２ｂの先端には雄ネジ加工が施されていると共に、連結部４１ａには雌ネジ加工が施されており、軸４２ｂを連結部４１ａにねじ込むことで、支持ユニット４２が連結部４１ａに固定される構成としてある。本実施形態においては、支持板４２ａと軸４２ｂとを、腕部４１と同一部材で形成する構成としてある。
また前記載置部４３は、筒状部材で構成される回転体４３ａと、回転体４３ａの外周から斜め下方に向かって放射状に延出される３本の吊り紐４３ｂと、吊り紐４３ｂの先端に取り付けられる載置皿４３ｃとから構成されている。本実施形態においては、回転体４３ａと吊り紐４３ｂと載置皿４３ｃとを、腕部４１と同一部材で一体成形する構成としてある。そして回転体４３ａを軸４２ｂに挿通させた状態で、支持ユニット４２を連結部４１ａに固定することで、支持ユニット４２を介して載置皿４３ｃを腕部４１に着脱自在で、且つ回転自在に取り付ける構成としてある。 Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, an arm part 41 formed of the same member as the band body 10 is extended from the upper part of the cylindrical insertion part 30 and connected to the tip of the arm part 41. The mounting portion 43 is detachably attached to the portion 41 a via the support unit 42.
The support unit 42 is for rotatably mounting the mounting portion 43 to the connecting portion 41a, and includes a disc-shaped support plate 42a and a shaft 42b extending from the upper surface of the support plate 42a. . Although not shown in detail, the end of the shaft 42b is subjected to male thread processing, and the connecting portion 41a is subjected to female screw processing. By screwing the shaft 42b into the connecting portion 41a, The support unit 42 is configured to be fixed to the connecting portion 41a. In the present embodiment, the support plate 42 a and the shaft 42 b are formed of the same member as the arm portion 41.
The placement unit 43 includes a rotating body 43a formed of a cylindrical member, three hanging strings 43b extending radially downward from the outer periphery of the rotating body 43a, and a tip of the hanging string 43b. It is comprised from the mounting tray 43c attached. In this embodiment, it is set as the structure which integrally forms the rotary body 43a, the hanging strap 43b, and the mounting tray 43c by the same member as the arm part 41. FIG. Then, with the rotating body 43a inserted through the shaft 42b, the support unit 42 is fixed to the connecting portion 41a, so that the mounting plate 43c can be attached to and detached from the arm portion 41 via the support unit 42 and can be rotated. It is configured to be attached.

なお、支持ユニット４２、載置部４３を形成する部材は、既述した本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具２の構成に限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。
また載置皿４３ｃを腕部４１に着脱自在で、且つ回転自在に取り付ける構成も既述した本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具２の構成に限るものではなく、載置皿４３ｃを腕部４１に着脱自在で、且つ回転自在に取り付けることができるものであれば、如何なる構成であってもよい。 In addition, the member which forms the support unit 42 and the mounting part 43 is not restricted to the structure of the coupling tool 2 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention mentioned above, It can change suitably.
In addition, the configuration in which the mounting tray 43c is detachably attached to the arm portion 41 and can be freely rotated is not limited to the configuration of the connector 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention described above. Any configuration may be used as long as it can be detachably attached to the arm portion 41 and can be rotatably attached.

また吊り紐４３ｂの本数も既述した本発明の第２の実施形態に係る連結具２の構成に限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。
また筒状挿通部３０に対する腕部４１の形成位置も本実施形態のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。 The number of the hanging straps 43b is not limited to the configuration of the connector 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention described above, and can be changed as appropriate.
Moreover, the formation position of the arm part 41 with respect to the cylindrical insertion part 30 is not restricted to the thing of this embodiment, It can change suitably.

このような構成とすることで、生育中の野菜や果実８２の落下を効果的に防止できる機能を連結具に付加することができる。また載置部４３を腕部４１に着脱自在に取り付ける構成とすることで、生育過程に合わせてサイズの異なる載置皿４３ｃに交換可能な構成とすることができる。
更に載置皿４３ｃを回転自在な構成とすることで、生育中の野菜や果実８２を可動範囲内で自由に回転させることができる。よって野菜や果実８２に日光を効率的に照射可能な構成とすることができる。 By setting it as such a structure, the function which can prevent effectively the fall of growing vegetables and fruits 82 can be added to a connection tool. Moreover, by setting it as the structure which attaches the mounting part 43 to the arm part 41 so that attachment or detachment is possible, it can be set as the structure which can be replaced | exchanged for the mounting tray 43c from which size differs according to a growth process.
Furthermore, by making the mounting tray 43c rotatable, the growing vegetables and fruits 82 can be freely rotated within the movable range. Therefore, it can be set as the structure which can irradiate sunlight to vegetables and the fruit 82 efficiently.

次に図８を参照して、本発明の第３の実施形態に係る連結具３を説明する。
本発明の第３の実施形態に係る連結具３は、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１に対して、鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実８２を被覆して保護するための保護体５０を、環状部Ｒを構成するバンド体１０に備える構成とするものである。その他の構成は、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１と同様である。よって、同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一符号を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。 Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the coupler 3 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
The connector 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention covers the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above by covering the vegetables and fruits 82 from the damage and pests of birds and beasts. For this purpose, the protection body 50 is provided in the band body 10 constituting the annular portion R. Other configurations are the same as those of the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. Therefore, the same member and the same function are given the same number and the same reference numerals, and the following detailed description is omitted.

より具体的には、図８（ａ）に示すように、バンド体１０における、後に環状部Ｒを構成する領域Ｒ１部分の側縁１３のうち、何れか一方に（本実施形態においては、連結具３の使用時に保護体５０が垂下する側に）保護網５１を取り付ける構成としてある。なお、ここで「側縁」とは、バンド体１０の厚み部分に相当する面を意味するものである。
また保護網５１の網目の大きさは、鳥獣の口ばしや手よりも小さいものであることが必要である。
更に瓜葉虫やだんご虫等の害虫予防や害虫対策に用いる場合は、保護網５１の網目が害虫よりも小さいものであることが必要である。例えば害虫用の保護網５１として、網目の細かい寒冷紗を用いることができる。 More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the band body 10 is connected to either one of the side edges 13 of the region R1 portion that will later constitute the annular portion R (in this embodiment, the connection The protection net 51 is attached to the side where the protection body 50 hangs down when the tool 3 is used. Here, the “side edge” means a surface corresponding to the thickness portion of the band body 10.
Further, the size of the mesh of the protective net 51 needs to be smaller than that of a bird or beast or a hand.
Furthermore, when used for pest prevention and pest control such as helminths and dung beetles, it is necessary that the mesh of the protective net 51 is smaller than the pests. For example, as the protective net 51 for pests, a cold chill with fine mesh can be used.

また保護網５１をバンド体１０に取り付ける方法としては、接着剤等を用いて保護網５１をバンド体１０から取り外し不能に取り付ける方法や、バンド体１０に保護網５１を着脱自在に取り付ける方法等、保護網５１をバンド体１０に取り付けることができる方法であれば、如何なる方法を用いてもよい。
また本実施形態においては、保護網５１の大きさを、１つの果実８２を被覆できる大きさとしたが、保護網５１の大きさは、本実施形態のものに限るものではない。例えば果樹類に対しては、大枝単位で複数の小枝や果実を丸ごと被覆できる大きさとするものであってもよい。また苗木８１全体を一つの保護網５１で被覆できる大きさとするものであってもよい。このような場合、保護網５１の開口端部（網の端同士が接する部分）を締めることが可能な締め具を設ける構成とすることが望ましい。締め具としては、例えばファスナー等、保護網５１の開口端部を締めることが可能なものであれば、如何なるものを用いてもよい。
また保護体５０としては、本実施形態における保護網５１に限るものではなく、野菜や果実を鳥獣の食害や害虫から保護できるものであれば、如何なるものを用いてもよい。 Further, as a method of attaching the protective net 51 to the band body 10, a method of attaching the protective net 51 from the band body 10 using an adhesive or the like, a method of attaching the protective net 51 to the band body 10 detachably, etc. Any method may be used as long as the protection net 51 can be attached to the band body 10.
Further, in the present embodiment, the size of the protective net 51 is set to a size that can cover one fruit 82, but the size of the protective net 51 is not limited to that of the present embodiment. For example, for a fruit tree, the size may be such that a plurality of twigs and fruits can be covered in a large branch unit. Further, the size of the seedling 81 may be large enough to be covered with one protective net 51. In such a case, it is desirable to have a configuration in which a fastener capable of fastening the opening end portion of the protective mesh 51 (the portion where the mesh ends are in contact with each other) is provided. Any fastener may be used as long as it can fasten the opening end of the protective net 51, such as a fastener.
In addition, the protector 50 is not limited to the protection net 51 in the present embodiment, and any protector 50 may be used as long as it can protect vegetables and fruits from eating damage and pests of birds and beasts.

このように保護体５０を備える構成とすることで、鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実を保護できる機能を連結具に付加することができる。従って、特に農業用の連結具として優れた機能を備える連結具とすることができる。   Thus, by setting it as the structure provided with the protection body 50, the function which can protect a vegetable and a fruit from the eating damage and pest of birds and beasts can be added to a connection tool. Therefore, it can be set as the coupling tool provided with the function outstanding especially as a coupling tool for agriculture.

次に図９〜図１３を参照して、本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４及び連結具４と支持部材７０との係止構造を説明する。
本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４は、図９に示すように、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１に対して、連結具と支持部材とを係止させるための係止部６０を連結具に設ける構成とするものである。その他の構成は、既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１と同様である。よって既述した本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１及び支持部材７０と同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一符号を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。 Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13, a connection tool 4 and a locking structure between the connection tool 4 and the support member 70 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the connector 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention relates the connector 1 and the support member to the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. A locking portion 60 for stopping is provided on the connector. Other configurations are the same as those of the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. Accordingly, the same members and the same functions as those of the connector 1 and the support member 70 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above are denoted by the same reference numerals and the same reference numerals, and the following detailed description is omitted. Shall.

より具体的には、図９に示すように、筒状挿通部３０の上部の外周からバンド体１０と同一部材をバンド体１０の長手方向に延出させて腕部６１を設けると共に、腕部６１の先端に楕円形状からなる引掛部６２を設けることで、連結具４に係止部６０を設ける構成としてある。
また本実施形態においては、図９（ａ）に簡略化して示すように、挿通孔３１内の上面３１ｂと引掛部６２の楕円の形成面とが直交するような位置関係で引掛部６２を設ける構成としてある。 More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the arm member 61 is provided by extending the same member as the band body 10 from the outer periphery of the upper portion of the cylindrical insertion portion 30 in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10, and the arm portion. By providing the hook portion 62 having an elliptical shape at the tip of 61, the engaging portion 60 is provided in the connector 4.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in a simplified manner in FIG. 9A, the hooking portion 62 is provided in such a positional relationship that the upper surface 31b in the insertion hole 31 and the ellipse forming surface of the hooking portion 62 are orthogonal to each other. As a configuration.

そして図９（ｂ）、図１０に示すように、支柱７１の外周に設ける突出部からなる係止部７２に、引掛部６２を係止させる（引っ掛ける）ことで、本発明の実施形態に係る連結具４と支持部材７０との係止構造１００が形成される。
なお、図９に簡略化して示すように、係止部７２の強度を勘案すれば、係止部７２の支柱７１側の根元は、支柱７１に向かって厚肉となる構成とすることが望ましい。 Then, as shown in FIG. 9B and FIG. 10, the hook portion 62 is locked (hooked) to the locking portion 72 formed of the protruding portion provided on the outer periphery of the support column 71, thereby relating to the embodiment of the present invention. A locking structure 100 between the connector 4 and the support member 70 is formed.
As shown in a simplified manner in FIG. 9, in consideration of the strength of the locking portion 72, it is desirable that the base of the locking portion 72 on the column 71 side be thicker toward the column 71. .

このような構成とすることで、例えば図１０に示す苗木８０の誘因用として連結具４を用いる場合、連結具４が落下することを効果的に防止することができる。加えて、図３に示すように茎８１と葉８３との分岐部分に連結具４を配置させる必要がなくなり、茎８１や葉８３が損傷することを効果的に防止することができる。   With such a configuration, for example, when the connector 4 is used as an incentive for the seedling 80 shown in FIG. 10, the connector 4 can be effectively prevented from falling. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, it is not necessary to place the connector 4 at the branch portion between the stem 81 and the leaf 83, and the stem 81 and the leaf 83 can be effectively prevented from being damaged.

また筒状挿通部３０の上部の外周からバンド体１０の長手方向に延出させて腕部６１を設ける構成とすることで、挿通孔３１の左右どちらの方向からでも楔型頭部２０を挿通可能な連結具４とすることができる。
また挿通孔３１の上面３１ｂと引掛部６２の楕円の形成面とが直交するような位置関係で引掛部６２を設ける構成とすることで、図１０に簡略化して示すように、引掛部６２の楕円と環状部Ｒで形成される円とを同じ平面上に並列配置させることができる。よって、支柱７１の任意の位置に係止部７２を設けることで、その近傍に連結具４を配置することができる。従って利便性の高い連結具４と支持部材７０との係止構造１００とすることができる。
また従来の連結具にはなかった、保持部材との係止機能を連結具に持たせることで、新たな付加価値を備える連結具を提供することができると共に、連結具の適用範囲を多用途に広げることが可能となる。 In addition, the arm portion 61 is provided so as to extend from the outer periphery of the upper portion of the cylindrical insertion portion 30 in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10, so that the wedge-shaped head 20 can be inserted from either the left or right direction of the insertion hole 31. A possible connector 4 can be obtained.
Further, by providing the hooking portion 62 in such a positional relationship that the upper surface 31b of the insertion hole 31 and the ellipse forming surface of the hooking portion 62 are orthogonal to each other, as shown in a simplified manner in FIG. The ellipse and the circle formed by the annular portion R can be arranged in parallel on the same plane. Therefore, by providing the locking portion 72 at an arbitrary position of the support 71, the connector 4 can be disposed in the vicinity thereof. Therefore, a highly convenient locking structure 100 between the connector 4 and the support member 70 can be obtained.
In addition, by providing the connector with a locking function with the holding member, which was not found in the conventional connector, it is possible to provide a connector with a new added value and to make the application range of the connector versatile. It becomes possible to spread.

なお、腕部６１の長さや太さは本実施形態のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。また引掛部６２の形状も、楕円形状に限るものではなく、貫通孔６２ａを備えるものであれば、四角形等、如何なる形状であってもよい。
また筒状挿通部３０に対する腕部６１の形成位置や延出方向、延出角度も本実施形態のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。つまり、連結具の使用状態における被連結物に負荷される応力を軽減できる構成となるように、腕部６１の形成位置や延出方向、延出角度を設計することがより望ましい。例えば筒状挿通部３０の側部や下部から腕部６１を延出させる構成としてもよいし、バンド体１０の短手方向（長手方向に対して直交する方向）に腕部６１を延出させる構成としてもよい。但し、使用時における利便性を考慮すれば、挿通孔３１の左右どちらの方向からでも楔型頭部２０を挿通可能な構成とすることが望ましい。 In addition, the length and thickness of the arm part 61 are not restricted to the thing of this embodiment, It can change suitably. Further, the shape of the hooking portion 62 is not limited to an elliptical shape, and may be any shape such as a rectangle as long as it has a through hole 62a.
Further, the formation position, the extending direction, and the extending angle of the arm portion 61 with respect to the cylindrical insertion portion 30 are not limited to those of the present embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. That is, it is more desirable to design the formation position, the extending direction, and the extending angle of the arm portion 61 so as to reduce the stress applied to the connected object in the usage state of the connecting tool. For example, it is good also as a structure which extends the arm part 61 from the side part or lower part of the cylindrical insertion part 30, and extends the arm part 61 in the transversal direction (direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction) of the band body 10. It is good also as a structure. However, in consideration of convenience during use, it is desirable that the wedge-shaped head 20 can be inserted from either the left or right direction of the insertion hole 31.

次に図１１を参照して、本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４の変形例１、２を説明する。なお、変形例１、２において、既述した本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４と同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一機能を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。   Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the modifications 1 and 2 of the coupler 4 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention are demonstrated. In the first and second modifications, the same members and the same functions as those of the connector 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above are given the same numbers and the same functions, and are described in detail below. The description will be omitted.

まず図１１（ａ）を参照して、本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４の変形例１は、既述した第４の実施形態に係る連結具４に対して、連結部の構成を変形させたものである。
具体的には、引掛部６２における腕部６１との合流部分に、引掛部６２を側方に膨出させてなる膨出部６２ｂを設ける構成としてある。なお、ここで「側方」とは、貫通孔６２ａの周方向を意味するものである。 First, referring to FIG. 11 (a), the first modification of the connector 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has a connection portion with respect to the connector 4 according to the fourth embodiment described above. The configuration is modified.
Specifically, a bulging portion 62b formed by bulging the hooking portion 62 laterally is provided at a portion of the hooking portion 62 where the arm portion 61 is joined. Here, “side” means the circumferential direction of the through-hole 62a.

このような構成とすることで、引掛部６２の強度を効果的に向上させることができ、耐久性の高い係止部とすることができる。   By setting it as such a structure, the intensity | strength of the hook part 62 can be improved effectively and it can be set as a highly durable latching | locking part.

次に図１１（ｂ）を参照して、本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４の変形例２は、既述した第４の実施形態に係る連結具４に対して、係止部の構成を変形したものである。
具体的には、引掛部６２にスリット６２ｃを設ける構成としてある。
なお、スリット６２ｃの大きさは本変形例２のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。 Next, with reference to FIG.11 (b), the modification 2 of the connector 4 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention locks with respect to the connector 4 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment mentioned above. This is a modification of the configuration of the part.
Specifically, the slit 62 c is provided in the hook portion 62.
The size of the slit 62c is not limited to that of the second modification, and can be changed as appropriate.

このような構成とすることで、引掛部６２を係止部７２に係止させる作業の効率化と製造コストの省コスト化とを実現することができる。   By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the efficiency of the operation of locking the hooking portion 62 to the locking portion 72 and the reduction of the manufacturing cost.

次に図１２、図１３を参照して、本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４と支持部材７０との係止構造における支持部材７０の変形例を説明する。なお、本変形例において、既述した本発明の第４の実施形態に係る支持部材７０と同一部材、同一機能を果たすものには、同一番号、同一機能を付し、以下の詳細な説明は省略するものとする。   Next, with reference to FIG. 12, FIG. 13, the modification of the support member 70 in the latching structure of the connector 4 and the support member 70 which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. In addition, in this modification, the same member and the same function as those of the support member 70 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above are given the same number and the same function, and the following detailed description will be given. Shall be omitted.

図１２を参照して、本変形例は、既述した本発明の第４の実施形態に係る連結具４と支持部材７０との係止構造に対して、係止部の構成を変形したものである。
具体的には、支柱７１の外周に設けるＬ字状の突出部７３ａと、突出部７３ａの屈曲部分に設ける貫通孔７３ｂとで係止部７３を形成する構成としてある。
また支柱７１の周方向に等間隔（９０度間隔）で係止部７３を四つ設ける構成としてある。更に支柱７１の軸方向に係止部７３を複数段設ける構成としてある。 Referring to FIG. 12, this modification is obtained by modifying the structure of the locking portion with respect to the locking structure of connecting member 4 and support member 70 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above. It is.
Specifically, the locking portion 73 is formed by an L-shaped protruding portion 73a provided on the outer periphery of the support 71 and a through hole 73b provided in a bent portion of the protruding portion 73a.
Further, four locking portions 73 are provided at equal intervals (90 degree intervals) in the circumferential direction of the column 71. Further, a plurality of locking portions 73 are provided in the axial direction of the column 71.

このような構成とすることで、図１３に示すように、支柱７１の多方向で連結具を係止させることができる。また複数の連結具を支柱７１に同時に係止させることが可能となる。更に連結具に設ける係止部６０の引掛部６２の形状が、図１１（ａ）に示すような閉塞形状である場合と、図１１（ｂ）に示すようなスリットを備える形状である場合との何れの形状であっても、容易に係止可能な支持部材７０とすることができる。特に、引掛部６２がスリットを備える形状である場合には、引掛部６２を貫通孔７３ｂに差し込む構成となることから、連結具が支持部材７０から外れ難い係止構造とすることができる。
なお、突出部７３ａ及び貫通孔７３ｂの形状や数、太さ等は本変形例のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。また突出部７３ａ、貫通孔７３ｂを複数設ける場合における配置位置も本変形例のものに限るものではなく、適宜変更可能である。 By setting it as such a structure, as shown in FIG. 13, a coupling tool can be latched in the multidirectional of the support | pillar 71. As shown in FIG. In addition, a plurality of coupling tools can be locked to the support 71 at the same time. Furthermore, when the shape of the hooking portion 62 of the locking portion 60 provided in the connector is a closed shape as shown in FIG. 11A, and when the shape is provided with a slit as shown in FIG. Even if it is any shape of these, it can be set as the support member 70 which can be latched easily. In particular, when the hook portion 62 has a shape with a slit, the hook portion 62 is inserted into the through hole 73b, so that the coupling tool can be prevented from being detached from the support member 70.
In addition, the shape, the number, the thickness, and the like of the protrusion 73a and the through hole 73b are not limited to those of the present modification, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the arrangement position in the case of providing a plurality of protrusions 73a and through holes 73b is not limited to that of the present modification, and can be changed as appropriate.

なお、本実施形態においては、連結時に挿通孔３１内にて下面３１ａと対向するバンド体１０の表面にだけ第２係合部１１を設ける構成としたが、必ずしもこのような構成に限るものでない。例えば第１係合部３２と対向する側のバンド体１０の長手方向の表面全面に第２係合部１１を設ける構成としてもよい。このような構成とすることで、バンド体１０の連結位置を所望の位置に調整可能な連結具とすることができる。従って、一段と多用途に使用可能な連結具とすることができる。
また、第１係合部、第２係合部は、必ずしも設ける必要はなく、連結具に第１係合部、第２係合部を設けない構成としてもよい。 In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which provides the 2nd engaging part 11 only in the surface of the band body 10 which opposes the lower surface 31a in the insertion hole 31 at the time of a connection, it does not necessarily restrict to such a structure. . For example, the second engaging portion 11 may be provided on the entire surface in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10 on the side facing the first engaging portion 32. By setting it as such a structure, it can be set as the coupling tool which can adjust the connection position of the band body 10 to a desired position. Therefore, it can be set as the connection tool which can be used more versatilely.
In addition, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion are not necessarily provided, and the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion may not be provided in the connector.

また本実施形態及び変形例においては、筒状挿通部３０と楔型頭部２０とをそれぞれ一つ備える連結具とする構成としたが、必ずしもこのような構成に限るものではなく、一つの連結具に筒状挿通部３０と楔型頭部２０とを複数設ける構成としてもよい。
例えば図１４、図１５に示す本発明の第５、第６の実施形態に係る連結具５、６のように、バンド体１０の略中央に二つの筒状挿通部３０を上下に積層するような構成で設けると共に、それぞれの筒状挿通部３０に対応する楔型頭部２０をバンド体１０の端部に設ける構成とするものであってもよい。また図１６に示す本発明の第７の実施形態に係る連結具７のように、複数の筒状挿通部３０をバンド体１０の長手方向に離間させて設ける構成としてもよい。なお、この場合、離間させて設ける複数の筒状挿通部３０は、バンド体１０の同一面に設ける構成と、互いに異なる面に設ける構成との何れであってもよい。
このような連結具５〜連結具７の構成とすることで、一つの連結具の複数位置で連結を行うことができ、一段と多用途に使用可能な連結具とすることができる。 Moreover, in this embodiment and the modification, it was set as the structure provided with the cylindrical insertion part 30 and the wedge-shaped head 20 each, However, It is not necessarily restricted to such a structure, One connection It is good also as a structure which provides the cylindrical insertion part 30 and the wedge-shaped head 20 in multiple numbers.
For example, like the couplers 5 and 6 according to the fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the two cylindrical insertion portions 30 are stacked vertically at the approximate center of the band body 10. The wedge-shaped head 20 corresponding to each cylindrical insertion portion 30 may be provided at the end of the band body 10. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides the several cylindrical insertion part 30 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the band body 10 like the coupling tool 7 which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. In this case, the plurality of cylindrical insertion portions 30 provided separately from each other may have either a configuration provided on the same surface of the band body 10 or a configuration provided on different surfaces.
By setting it as the structure of such a coupling tool 5-the coupling tool 7, it can be connected in the several position of one coupling tool, and it can be set as the coupling tool which can be used more versatilely.

また第１係合部及び第２係合部の形状も本実施形態及び変形例のものに限るものではなく、第１係合部と第２係合部とを相互に係合できるものであれば、如何なる形状であってもよい。   Further, the shapes of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are not limited to those in the present embodiment and the modified example, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion can be engaged with each other. Any shape can be used.

また本実施形態においては、連結具の利用形態として、農業用の連結具を示す構成としたが、連結具を使用する分野は必ずしもこのような分野に限るものではない。
例えば図１７に示すように、複数本のパイプ９０をその交差位置で連結させるための工業用の連結具として、例えば本発明の第６の実施形態に係る連結具６を用いることができる。
この際、図１５に示すように、本発明の第６の実施形態に係る連結具６は、使用時に１対のバンド体１０が交差する方向に１対の挿通孔３１を設ける構成であることから、交差する複数本のパイプ９０を一つの連結具で二方向から容易且つ効率的に連結固定させることができる。よって一段と強固に連結できると共に、作業効率の良い連結具とすることができる。
勿論、複数本のパイプ９０を連結させるために用いる連結具は、本発明の第６の実施形態に係る連結具６に限るものではなく、本発明の第１の実施形態に係る連結具１を用いる構成としてもよい。 Moreover, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which shows the coupling tool for agriculture as a utilization form of a coupling tool, the field | area which uses a coupling tool is not necessarily restricted to such a field | area.
For example, as shown in FIG. 17, for example, the connector 6 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention can be used as an industrial connector for connecting a plurality of pipes 90 at the intersecting positions.
At this time, as shown in FIG. 15, the connector 6 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has a configuration in which a pair of insertion holes 31 are provided in a direction in which the pair of band bodies 10 intersect when used. Therefore, it is possible to easily and efficiently connect and fix a plurality of intersecting pipes 90 from two directions with one connecting tool. Therefore, while being able to connect more firmly, it can be set as a connector with good work efficiency.
Of course, the connector used to connect the plurality of pipes 90 is not limited to the connector 6 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and the connector 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. It is good also as a structure to use.

このように、本発明の連結具によれば、例えば金属棒や、電話線等のケーブル、工事現場等の足場、住宅の垣根や柵類の組立て解体作業等、連結や結束が必要な如何なる対象物に対しても広範囲に用いることができる。更に一般家庭の日常生活でも、食料品等を袋に小分けして冷蔵庫に保存する用途や、園芸用の培養土や肥料袋の口を結び付けるたりする用途に用いることができ、様々な用途に利用可能な連結具とすることができる。
つまり本発明における「連結」とは、物を結び付ける行為や、物を束ねる行為のどちらも含む概念である。 Thus, according to the connecting device of the present invention, any object that needs to be connected or united, such as assembling and dismantling work such as metal bars, cables such as telephone lines, scaffolding for construction sites, housing fences and fences, etc. It can be used for a wide range of objects. Furthermore, it can be used for daily life in general households, such as for storing food items in bags and storing them in a refrigerator, or for tying culture soil for soil or fertilizer bags. Possible couplings.
That is, the “connection” in the present invention is a concept including both an action of connecting things and an action of binding things.

本発明は、極めて単純な発想に基づくものであるが、取扱い操作が容易で手早く、作業効率を高めると共に、製品価格が安く、繰り返し利用できるという特性を兼備するものである。よって、その特性を活用すれば、様々の生産現場のみならず、私生活の場でも多用途に用いることができる。これによって、世界規模の需要増大が図られて物づくり日本の新たな輸出産業を生み出す可能性があるものと期待される。   The present invention is based on a very simple idea, but has the characteristics that the handling operation is easy and quick, the work efficiency is improved, the product price is low, and it can be used repeatedly. Therefore, if this characteristic is utilized, it can be used for various purposes not only in various production sites but also in private life. This is expected to increase global demand and create a new Japanese export industry.

本発明によれば、作業効率が良く、多用途に用いることができる連結具とすることができることから、連結具、結束具の分野における産業上の利用性が高い。   According to the present invention, the working efficiency is good, and the connecting tool that can be used for many purposes can be obtained. Therefore, the industrial utility in the field of the connecting tool and the binding tool is high.

１ 連結具
２ 連結具
３ 連結具
４ 連結具
５ 連結具
６ 連結具
７ 連結具
１０ バンド体
１１ 第２係合部
１１ａ 第２係合部
１２ パット部
１３ 側縁
２０ 楔型頭部
２０ａ 上面
２０ｂ 下面
２１ 凸状押圧部
２１ａ 頂点
３０ 筒状挿通部
３１ 挿通孔
３１ａ 下面
３１ｂ 上面
３２ 第１係合部
３２ａ 第１係合部
４０ 載置皿ユニット
４１ 腕部
４１ａ 連結部
４２ 支持ユニット
４２ａ 支持板
４２ｂ 軸
４３ 載置部
４３ａ 回転体
４３ｂ 吊り紐
４３ｃ 載置皿
５０ 保護体
５１ 保護網
６０ 係止部
６１ 腕部
６２ 引掛部
６２ａ 貫通孔
６２ｂ 膨出部
６２ｃ スリット
７０ 支持部材
７１ 支柱
７２ 係止部
７３ 係止部
７３ａ 突出部
７３ｂ 貫通孔
８０ 苗木
８１ 茎
８２ 果実
８３ 葉
９０ パイプ
１００ 係止構造
Ａ 厚み
Ｂ１ 最大厚み
Ｂ２ 最小厚み
Ｃ１ 最大高さ
Ｃ２ 最小高さ
Ｆ 折り返し湾曲部
Ｊ 力
Ｋ 押圧力
Ｌ 押圧力
Ｒ 環状部
Ｒ１ 領域 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Connection tool 2 Connection tool 3 Connection tool 4 Connection tool 5 Connection tool 6 Connection tool 7 Connection tool 10 Band body 11 2nd engagement part 11a 2nd engagement part 12 Put part 13 Side edge 20 Wedge type head 20a Upper surface 20b Lower surface 21 Convex pressing portion 21a Vertex 30 Cylindrical insertion portion 31 Insertion hole 31a Lower surface 31b Upper surface 32 First engagement portion 32a First engagement portion 40 Placement plate unit 41 Arm portion 41a Connection portion 42 Support unit 42a Support plate 42b Shaft 43 Placement part 43a Rotating body 43b Hanging string 43c Placement dish 50 Protective body 51 Protective net 60 Locking part 61 Arm part 62 Hooking part 62a Through-hole 62b Swelling part 62c Slit 70 Support member 71 Strut 72 Locking part 73 Locking part 73a Protruding part 73b Through-hole 80 Sapling 81 Stem 82 Fruit 83 Leaf 90 Pipe 100 Locking structure A Thickness B1 Maximum thickness B2 Lower thickness C1 maximum height C2 minimum height F folded bend J force K pressing force L pressing force R annulus R1 region

Claims (11)

帯状のバンド体を備えた連結具であって、該バンド体は、楔型頭部と、筒状挿通部とを少なくとも備え、前記楔型頭部は、先端に向けてその厚みを減ずるように構成すると共に、前記筒状挿通部は、前記楔型頭部を受け入れる挿通孔をその内孔が一対の開口の何れか一方向に減ずるように構成し、前記筒状挿通部に楔型頭部を挿通することで、前記バンド体を環状として被連結物を環内にて連結すると共に、前記筒状挿通部に挿通させた楔型頭部を折り返して再び前記筒状挿通部に進入させて係止することを特徴とする連結具。   A coupling tool including a band-shaped band body, the band body including at least a wedge-shaped head and a cylindrical insertion portion, the wedge-shaped head being reduced in thickness toward the tip. The cylindrical insertion portion is configured such that an insertion hole for receiving the wedge-shaped head is configured such that an inner hole thereof decreases in one direction of a pair of openings, and the wedge-shaped head is formed in the cylindrical insertion portion. To insert the band body into an annular shape, connect the object to be connected in the ring, fold back the wedge-shaped head inserted through the cylindrical insertion portion, and re-enter the cylindrical insertion portion. A connector characterized by locking. バンド体の厚みをＡ、楔型頭部の最大厚みをＢ１、楔型頭部の最小厚みをＢ２、挿通孔の最大高さをＣ１、挿通孔の最小高さをＣ２として、Ｂ１＜Ｃ２、Ｂ２＋Ａ＜Ｃ２、Ｂ１＋Ａ＞Ｃ１の関係を満たすような構成としてあることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の連結具。   B1 <C2, where A is the thickness of the band body, B1 is the maximum thickness of the wedge-shaped head, B2 is the minimum thickness of the wedge-shaped head, C1 is the maximum height of the insertion hole, and C2 is the minimum height of the insertion hole. 2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein the connector is configured to satisfy a relationship of B2 + A <C2, B1 + A> C1. 挿通孔内の下面に凹部若しくは凸部からなる第１係合部を備えると共に、挿通孔内にて前記下面と対向するバンド体の表面に、前記第１係合部と係合する凹部若しくは凸部からなる第２係合部を備えることを特徴とする請求項１又は２に記載の連結具。   A first engaging portion comprising a concave portion or a convex portion is provided on the lower surface in the insertion hole, and a concave portion or a convex portion that engages with the first engaging portion is provided on the surface of the band body facing the lower surface in the insertion hole. The connecting tool according to claim 1, further comprising a second engaging portion formed of a portion. 楔型頭部の上面若しくは下面の少なくとも一面に、バンド体の長手方向に延びる凸状押圧部をバンド体の短手方向に少なくとも一対配置させてあることを特徴とする請求項１〜請求項３の何れか１項に記載の連結具。   4. At least one pair of convex pressing portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the band body is disposed on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the wedge-shaped head in the short direction of the band body. The connector according to any one of the above. バンド体の所定領域に、幅広部からなるパット部を設けてあることを特徴とする請求項１〜請求項４の何れか１項に記載の連結具。   The connecting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a pad portion including a wide portion is provided in a predetermined region of the band body. 生育中の野菜や果実を載置させるための載置皿を更に備えることを特徴とする請求項１〜請求項５の何れか１項に記載の連結具。   The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a mounting dish for mounting growing vegetables and fruits. 鳥獣の食害や害虫から野菜や果実を被覆して保護するための保護体を、バンド体に備えることを特徴とする請求項１〜請求項６の何れか１項に記載の連結具。   The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the band body is provided with a protector for covering and protecting vegetables and fruits from bird damage and pests. 支柱等の支持部材に係止するための係止部を更に備えることを特徴とする請求項１〜請求項７の何れか１項に記載の連結具。   The coupling tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a locking portion for locking to a support member such as a support column. 係止部は、筒状挿通部の外周から延出される腕部と、該腕部の先端に設けられる引掛部とで構成されることを特徴とする請求項８に記載の連結具。   The connecting device according to claim 8, wherein the locking portion includes an arm portion extending from the outer periphery of the cylindrical insertion portion and a hook portion provided at a tip of the arm portion. 請求項８又は請求項９に記載の連結具に備える係止部を、支柱等の支持部材に備える係止部に係止させてなる連結具と支持部材との係止構造。   A locking structure of a connection tool and a support member, wherein the lock part provided in the connection tool according to claim 8 or 9 is locked to a lock part provided in a support member such as a support column. 支持部材は支柱であり、支持部材に備える係止部は、前記支柱に設ける一乃至複数の突出部と、支柱に設ける一乃至複数の貫通孔との少なくとも何れか一方であることを特徴とする請求項１０に記載の連結具と支持部材との係止構造。   The support member is a support column, and the engaging portion provided in the support member is at least one of one or more protrusions provided in the support column and one or more through holes provided in the support column. A locking structure between the connector according to claim 10 and a support member.

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