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TWM435426U
TWM435426U TW101203220U TW101203220U TWM435426U TW M435426 U TWM435426 U TW M435426U TW 101203220 U TW101203220 U TW 101203220U TW 101203220 U TW101203220 U TW 101203220U TW M435426 U TWM435426 U TW M435426U
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M435426 五、新型說明: 【新型所屬之技術領域】 本創作係為一種治具,特別是一種用以輔助將一貼附 物貼於一物品之治具。 【先前技術】 一般的貼附貼紙之治具,係將治具安置於產品之上, φ 讓技術人員可以透過治具上的輔助框架,在產品的特定位 置上貼附貼紙。透過治具與產品的配合,技術人員可以快 速且穩定得進行貼紙貼附作業。然而,由於傳統之治具的 輔助框架的尺寸和位置係固定的,因此傳統的治具往往只 能搭配單一產品來使用;若是需要在不同的產品上貼附貼 紙,或是需要貼附不同尺寸的貼紙,亦或是需要在不同的 位置貼附貼紙時,則會需要另行製作不同款式的治具,以 因應不同的貼附條件,如此一來將會使得產品之製造成本 φ 提升。 因此,有必要提供一種新的治具,其可根據不同的貼 紙尺寸或位置之要求,來調整治具上的貼附貼紙之輔助裝 置之位置及大小。 【新型内容】 本創作之主要目的係在提供一種治具,其係用以輔助 將一貼附物貼於一物品。 3 M435426 為達成上述之目的,本創作之治具包括一第一框架、 一第二框架、一第一桿和至少一第二桿。第一框架包括一 容納空間、至少二框架固定件、二第一滑槽和一第二滑槽。 二第一滑槽分別位於容納空間的兩侧。第二滑槽位於容納 空間的一側。第二框架包括一頂面和至少二第一固定部。 至少二第一固定部位於頂面。第一桿位於容納空間,第一 桿之兩端係可移動得分別連結於二第一滑槽。至少一第二 桿之一端係可移動得連結於第一桿,另一端係可移動得連 結於第二滑槽。 由於本創作構造新穎,能提供產業上利用,且確有增 進功效,故依法申請新型專利。 【實施方式】 為讓本創作之上述和其他目的、特徵和優點能更明顯 易懂,下文特舉出本創作之具體實施例,並配合所附圖式, 作詳細說明如下。 以下請一併參考圖1至圖5關於依據本創作之一實施 例之治具。其中圖1係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之示 意圖;圖2係依據本創作之一實施例之治具於貼附貼紙時 之示意圖;圖3係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之分解示 意圖;圖4係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之調整件於起 始位置之示意圖;圖5係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之 調整件於調整位置之示意圖。 如圖1至圖3所示,本創作之治具1係用以輔助使用 者將一貼附物90貼於一物品100(如圖2所示),在本創作 M435426 之一實施例中,貼附物90係一貼紙,物品100係一筆記型 電腦,然而本創作並不以此為限。本創作之治具1包括一 第一框架10、一第二框架20、一第一桿30和三第二桿40。 第一框架10位於第二框架20之上方,係用以放置於 物品100之上,使得物品100的位置穩定,以便使用者進 行貼附作業。第一框架10包括一容納空間11、四框架固 定件12、一第一尺規13、一第二尺規14、二第一滑槽15、 一第二滑槽16和二調整件17。容納空間11係用以容納第 φ 一桿30和第二桿40。四框架固定件12係用以固定第一框 架10和第二框架20 ;各個框架固定件12各包括一固定結 構121和一孔洞122,固定結構121可穿過孔洞122以固 定第一框架10和第二框架20 ;在本實施例中,固定結構 121為一螺絲。第一尺規13位於其中一第一滑槽15之旁 邊。第二尺規14位於第二滑槽16之旁邊。二第一滑槽15 分別設置於容納空間11的兩側,分別用以連接第一桿30 之兩端。第二滑槽16設置於容納空間11的一側,用以連 φ 接第二桿40之一端。然而,本創作並不以上述為限,例如 固定結構121並不以螺絲為限,其亦可為卡榫等具有卡固 功能之結構,框架固定件12之數量亦不以四個為限。 如圖3至圖5所示,二調整件17分別連結第一桿30 之兩端,用以供使用者調整第一桿30之位置。調整件17 包括一彈性件171,該彈性件171連接第一桿30。在本實 施例中,彈性件171是一彈簣,然而本創作並不以此為限, 其亦可為其他具有彈性之元件。如圖4及圖5所示,當使 用者尚未調整第一桿30之位置時,調整件17係位於起始 5 M435426 位置P;當使用者推抵調整件17,使得調整件17推抵第一 桿30,以調整第一桿30之位置時,調整件17係位於調敕 位置P’ ’此時彈性件171受到推抵而具有一彈力。當使ς 者停止推抵調整件17時,透過彈性件171的彈力,調整 17會從調整位置Ρ’回復至起始位置ρ。 請參考圖2、圖3、圖6至圖8,其中圖6係依據本創 作之一實施例之治具之第二框架的頂面朝上之示意圖;圖 7係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之第二框架的底面朝上 之示意圖;圖8係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之第二框 架的底面朝上之示意圖。 如圖3、圖6和圖7所示,第二框架20係用以放置於 物品100之周圍,使得物品100的位置穩定,以便使用者 進行貼附作業。第二框架20包括一頂面21、一底面22、 四第一固定部23和四第二固定部24。四第一固定部23位 於頂面21,用以和四框架固定件12互相固定。當頂面21 朝向第一框架10時,四第一固定部23的位置對應四框架 固定件12的位置’固定結構121可穿過孔洞122,以固定 對應於孔洞122之第一固定部23,使得頂面21朝向第一 框架10的第二框架20被組裝於第一框架1〇。組裝後的治 具1可被放置於物品100的右下角(如圖2所示),以便辅 助使用者將貼附物90貼於物品1 〇〇的右下角。 四第二固定部24位於底面22,用以和四框架固定件 12互相固定。當底面22朝向第一框架1〇時,四第二固定 部24的位置對應四框架固定件12的位置,固定結構121 可穿過孔洞122,以固定對應於孔洞121之第二固定部24; M435426 使得底面22朝向第一框架ίο的第二框架20被組裝於第一 框架10。組裝後的治具1可被放置於物品100的左下角(如 圖8所示),以便輔助使用者將貼附物90貼於物品100的 左下角。然而,第一固定部23和第二固定部24的數量並 不以上述為限。 如圖1至圖3所示,第一桿30和第二桿40係用以調 節欲貼附之貼附物90在物品100上的位置和尺寸,以輔助 使用者將貼附物90貼於物品100。第一桿30可在容納空 φ 間11做縱向之移動,第一桿30之兩端係可移動得分別連 結於二第一滑槽15。使用者可透過第一滑槽15旁邊的第 一尺規13以觀測第一桿30的移動距離,以調整出適當的 輔助貼附位置。 三第二桿40可在容納空間11做橫向之移動,各第二 桿40之一端係可移動得連結於第一桿30,各第二桿40之 另一端係可移動得連結於第二滑槽16。使用者可透過第二 滑槽16旁邊的第二尺規14以觀測第二桿40的移動距離, φ 以調整出適當的辅助貼附位置。然而,第二桿40之數量並 不以三個為限。 綜上所陳,本創作無論就目的、手段及功效,在在均 顯示其迥異於習知技術之特徵,懇請貴審查委員明察, 早曰賜准專利,俾嘉惠社會,實感德便。惟應注意的是, 上述諸多實施例僅係為了便於說明而舉例而已,本創作所 主張之權利範圍自應以申請專利範圍所述為準,而非僅限 於上述實施例。 7 M435426 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之示意圖。 圖2係依據本創作之一實施例之治具於貼附貼紙時之示意 圖。 圖3係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之分解示意圖。 圖4係依據本創作之一實施例之調整件於起始位置之示意 圖。 圖5係依據本創作之一實施例之調整件於調整位置之示意 圖。 圖6係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之第二框架的頂面朝 上之示意圖。 圖7係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之第二框架的底面朝 上之示意圖。 圖8係依據本創作之一實施例之治具之第二框架的底面朝 上之示意圖。 第一框架10 框架固定件12 孔洞122 第二尺規14 第二滑槽16 彈性件171 【主要元件符號說明】 治具1 容納空間11 固定結構121 第一尺規13 第一滑槽15 調整件17 M435426M435426 V. New description: [New technical field] This creation is a fixture, especially a fixture to assist in attaching an attachment to an item. [Prior Art] The general fixture for attaching stickers is to place the jig on the product. φ allows the technician to attach stickers to specific positions of the product through the auxiliary frame on the jig. Through the cooperation of the fixture and the product, the technician can quickly and stably carry out the sticker attachment work. However, because the size and position of the auxiliary frame of the traditional jig are fixed, the traditional jig can only be used with a single product; if it is necessary to attach a sticker to different products, or need to attach different sizes Stickers, or when you need to attach stickers in different locations, you will need to make different types of fixtures, in order to adapt to different attachment conditions, which will increase the manufacturing cost of the product. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new jig that can adjust the position and size of the auxiliary device for attaching the sticker on the jig according to the requirements of different paper sizes or positions. [New Content] The main purpose of this creation is to provide a jig for assisting in attaching an attachment to an item. 3 M435426 To achieve the above object, the fixture of the present invention includes a first frame, a second frame, a first rod and at least a second rod. The first frame includes a receiving space, at least two frame fixing members, two first sliding slots and a second sliding slot. The two first chutes are respectively located on both sides of the accommodating space. The second chute is located on one side of the accommodation space. The second frame includes a top surface and at least two first fixing portions. At least two first fixing portions are located on the top surface. The first rod is located in the accommodating space, and the two ends of the first rod are movable to be coupled to the two first chutes respectively. One end of at least one of the second rods is movably coupled to the first rod and the other end is movable to be coupled to the second chute. Due to the novel construction of this creation, it can provide industrial use, and it has improved efficiency. Therefore, it applies for a new type of patent according to law. [Embodiment] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood. Hereinafter, please refer to Figs. 1 to 5 for a jig according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention when attached to a sticker; FIG. 3 is a treatment according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the adjusting member of the jig according to an embodiment of the present invention in a starting position; FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the adjusting member of the jig in an adjusted position according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the fixture 1 of the present invention is used to assist a user to attach an attachment 90 to an article 100 (as shown in FIG. 2). In an embodiment of the creation M435426, Attachment 90 is a sticker, and item 100 is a notebook computer, but this creation is not limited to this. The jig 1 of the present invention includes a first frame 10, a second frame 20, a first rod 30 and three second rods 40. The first frame 10 is positioned above the second frame 20 for placement over the article 100 such that the position of the article 100 is stable for the user to perform the attachment operation. The first frame 10 includes a receiving space 11, a four-frame fixing member 12, a first ruler 13, a second ruler 14, two first chutes 15, a second chute 16, and two adjusting members 17. The accommodating space 11 is for accommodating the φth rod 30 and the second rod 40. The four frame fixing members 12 are for fixing the first frame 10 and the second frame 20; each of the frame fixing members 12 includes a fixing structure 121 and a hole 122, and the fixing structure 121 can pass through the hole 122 to fix the first frame 10 and The second frame 20; in this embodiment, the fixing structure 121 is a screw. The first ruler 13 is located beside one of the first chutes 15. The second ruler 14 is located beside the second chute 16. The two first sliding slots 15 are respectively disposed on two sides of the receiving space 11 for respectively connecting the two ends of the first rod 30. The second chute 16 is disposed on one side of the accommodating space 11 for connecting φ to one end of the second rod 40. However, the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, the fixing structure 121 is not limited to a screw, and may be a structure having a locking function such as a cassette, and the number of the frame fixing members 12 is not limited to four. As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the two adjusting members 17 are respectively coupled to the two ends of the first rod 30 for the user to adjust the position of the first rod 30. The adjusting member 17 includes an elastic member 171 that connects the first rod 30. In the present embodiment, the elastic member 171 is a magazine. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be other elastic members. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, when the user has not adjusted the position of the first rod 30, the adjusting member 17 is located at the starting position 5 M435426; when the user pushes the adjusting member 17, the adjusting member 17 is pushed to the first position. When a rod 30 is adjusted to adjust the position of the first rod 30, the adjusting member 17 is located at the picking position P'', and the elastic member 171 is pushed against it to have an elastic force. When the player is stopped from pushing against the adjustment member 17, the adjustment 17 is returned from the adjustment position Ρ' to the home position ρ by the elastic force of the elastic member 171. Please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 , wherein FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the second frame of the jig according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is an embodiment according to the present invention. A schematic view of the bottom surface of the second frame of the jig is upward; and FIG. 8 is a schematic view of the bottom surface of the second frame of the jig according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 3, 6 and 7, the second frame 20 is intended to be placed around the article 100 such that the position of the article 100 is stabilized for the user to perform the attachment operation. The second frame 20 includes a top surface 21, a bottom surface 22, four first fixing portions 23, and four second fixing portions 24. The fourth first fixing portion 23 is located on the top surface 21 for fixing to the four frame fixing members 12. When the top surface 21 faces the first frame 10, the position of the four first fixing portions 23 corresponds to the position of the four-frame fixing member 12, and the fixing structure 121 can pass through the hole 122 to fix the first fixing portion 23 corresponding to the hole 122, The second frame 20 that causes the top surface 21 toward the first frame 10 is assembled to the first frame 1''. The assembled jig 1 can be placed in the lower right corner of the article 100 (as shown in Figure 2) to assist the user in attaching the applicator 90 to the lower right corner of the article 1 . The fourth second fixing portion 24 is located on the bottom surface 22 for fixing to the four frame fixing members 12. When the bottom surface 22 faces the first frame 1 , the position of the fourth second fixing portion 24 corresponds to the position of the four frame fixing member 12 , the fixing structure 121 can pass through the hole 122 to fix the second fixing portion 24 corresponding to the hole 121 ; M435426 The second frame 20 that causes the bottom surface 22 toward the first frame ίο is assembled to the first frame 10. The assembled jig 1 can be placed in the lower left corner of the article 100 (as shown in Figure 8) to assist the user in attaching the applicator 90 to the lower left corner of the article 100. However, the number of the first fixing portion 23 and the second fixing portion 24 is not limited to the above. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the first rod 30 and the second rod 40 are used to adjust the position and size of the patch 90 to be attached on the article 100 to assist the user in attaching the patch 90 to the patch 90. Item 100. The first rod 30 is longitudinally movable between the accommodating spaces φ11, and the two ends of the first rod 30 are movably coupled to the two first chutes 15, respectively. The user can observe the moving distance of the first rod 30 through the first ruler 13 beside the first chute 15 to adjust the appropriate auxiliary attaching position. The third rods 40 are laterally movable in the accommodating space 11, and one end of each of the second rods 40 is movably coupled to the first rod 30, and the other end of each of the second rods 40 is movably coupled to the second slid Slot 16. The user can observe the moving distance of the second rod 40, φ, through the second ruler 14 beside the second chute 16 to adjust the appropriate auxiliary attaching position. However, the number of the second rods 40 is not limited to three. In summary, this creation, regardless of its purpose, means and efficacy, is showing its characteristics different from the well-known technology. You are kindly asked to review the examinations and give you a patent in advance, and you will feel the virtues. It is to be noted that the various embodiments described above are merely illustrative for ease of explanation, and the scope of the claims is intended to be limited by the scope of the application, and not limited to the above embodiments. 7 M435426 [Simple Description of the Drawings] Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a jig according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention when attached to a sticker. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a jig in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of the adjustment member in a starting position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of an adjustment member in an adjusted position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a top plan view of the second frame of the jig in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of the bottom surface of the second frame of the fixture in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of the bottom surface of the second frame of the jig in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. First frame 10 frame fixing member 12 hole 122 second ruler 14 second chute 16 elastic member 171 [main component symbol description] jig 1 accommodating space 11 fixed structure 121 first ruler 13 first chute 15 adjustment member 17 M435426

第二框架20 底面22 第二固定部24 第二桿40 物品100 調整位置P’ 頂面21 第一固定部23 第一桿30 貼附物90 起始位置PSecond frame 20 bottom surface 22 second fixing portion 24 second rod 40 article 100 adjustment position P' top surface 21 first fixing portion 23 first rod 30 attachment 90 starting position P

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M435426 六、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種治具,用以辅助將一貼附物貼於一物品,該治具包 括: 一第一框架,包括: 一容納空間; 至少二框架固定件; 二第一滑槽,分別設置於該容納空間的兩側;以及 一第二滑槽,設置於該容納空間的一侧; 一第二框架,包括: 一頂面;以及 至少二第一固定部,位於該頂面;當該頂面朝向該 第一框架時,該至少二第一固定部的位置對應該至 少二框架固定件; 一第一桿,其位於該容納空間,該第一桿之兩端係可移 動得分別連結於該二第一滑槽;以及 至少一第二桿,該至少一第二桿之一端係可移動得連結 於該第一桿,該至少一第二桿之另一端係可移動得連結 於該第二滑槽。 2. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之治具,其中該第一框架更包 括一第一尺規和一第二尺規,該第一尺規位於該其中一 第一滑槽之旁邊,該第二尺規位於該第二滑槽之旁邊。 3. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述之治具,其中該至少二框架固 定件各包括一孔洞和一固定結構,當該頂面朝向該第一 10 M435426 框架時,該固定結構可穿過該孔洞,以固定對應於該孔 洞之該第一固定部。 4. 如申請專利範圍第3項所述之治具,其中該第二框架更包 括一底面和至少二第二固定部,該至少二第二固定部位 於該底面;當該底面朝向該第一框架時,該至少二第二 固定部的位置對應該至少二框架固定件,且該固定結構 可穿過該孔洞,以固定對應於該孔洞之該第二固定部。 5. 如申請專利範圍第4項所述之治具,其中該第一框架更包 括二調整件,該二調整件分別連結該第一桿之兩端。 6. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之治具,其中該調整件包括一 彈性件,該彈性件連接該第一桿。 7. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之治具,該固定結構係一螺 絲。 8. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述之治具,該彈性件係一彈簧。M435426 VI. Patent Application Range: 1. A fixture for assisting in attaching an attachment to an article, the fixture comprising: a first frame comprising: a receiving space; at least two frame fixing members; a sliding slot is disposed on each side of the receiving space; and a second sliding slot is disposed on one side of the receiving space; a second frame includes: a top surface; and at least two first fixing portions located at The top surface; when the top surface faces the first frame, the position of the at least two first fixing portions corresponds to at least two frame fixing members; a first rod located in the receiving space, the two ends of the first rod Movably coupled to the two first chutes; and at least one second rod, one end of the at least one second rod is movably coupled to the first rod, and the other end of the at least one second rod is It is movable to be coupled to the second chute. 2. The jig of claim 1, wherein the first frame further comprises a first ruler and a second ruler, the first ruler being located beside the one of the first chutes, The second ruler is located beside the second chute. 3. The jig of claim 2, wherein the at least two frame fixing members each comprise a hole and a fixing structure, the fixing structure is traversable when the top surface faces the first 10 M435426 frame The hole is fixed to the first fixing portion corresponding to the hole. 4. The jig of claim 3, wherein the second frame further comprises a bottom surface and at least two second fixing portions, wherein the at least two second fixing portions are located at the bottom surface; when the bottom surface faces the first In the frame, the position of the at least two second fixing portions corresponds to at least two frame fixing members, and the fixing structure can pass through the holes to fix the second fixing portion corresponding to the holes. 5. The jig of claim 4, wherein the first frame further comprises two adjustment members, the two adjustment members respectively joining the two ends of the first rod. 6. The jig of claim 5, wherein the adjustment member comprises an elastic member that connects the first rod. 7. The jig as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fixing structure is a screw. 8. The jig of claim 7, wherein the elastic member is a spring.
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