US3206813A - Quick-release closure - Google Patents
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- US3206813A US3206813A US245821A US24582162A US3206813A US 3206813 A US3206813 A US 3206813A US 245821 A US245821 A US 245821A US 24582162 A US24582162 A US 24582162A US 3206813 A US3206813 A US 3206813A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
- B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
- B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
- B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
- B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
- B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
- B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like
- B65D63/1063—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like the female locking member being provided with at least one plastic barb
- B65D63/1072—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like the female locking member being provided with at least one plastic barb the barb having a plurality of serrations
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
- Y10T24/1498—Plastic band
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- the present invention relates to a quick-release closure and, more particularly, to improved ties for closing packages.
- the quick-release closure comprises an elongated flexible band having a locking head at one end thereof.
- This head is provided with a longitudinally extending channel adapted to receive the band and a pair of longitudinally extending members yieldably overlying the channel on opposite sides thereof. These members thus form a gap communicating with the channel through which a narrow portion of the band can be inserted.
- the floor of the channel is provided with a first longitudinal array of teeth engageable with a second longitudinal array of teeth formed along a surface of the band juxtaposed with the floor of the channel in a closed condition of the closure.
- the second array of teeth interengages with the first array to lock the closure member while a transverse pull on the band will cammingly deflect the overlying members, thereby permitting rapid withdrawal of the band from the channel through the gap.
- the aforedescribed construction has a major advantage over prior-art devices employing a single array of teeth inasmuch as the dual arrays permit the use of teeth whose individual heights are substantially less than that previously required. Since the teeth interengage, the band must be moved away from the floor of the channel by a distance equal to at least twice the height of the teeth if slippage is to occur.
- the height of the channel is, however, so chosen as to be equal at least to the thickness of the band but, preferably, not substantially greater so that any tendency for the band to disengage from the teeth of the floor is limited by the overlying members.
- the band and/or head are formed from resilient material such as a synthetic resin or elastomeric material (rubber) and that the two members thus constituting the closure may be integral with each other.
- the teeth of the two arrays are directed oppositely to one another, thereby ensuring positive engagement against retraction of the hand through the channel while the teeth of the first array may be forwardly oriented in the direction of band travel.
- the teeth of the second array will then be rearwardly oriented so that substantially free passage for the hand through the channel in the forward direction is ensured.
- the channel will, of course, have a width approximating that of the tooth por tion of the band and it is preferable to have the teeth of the first array extend transversely substantially the entire width of the channel while the teeth of the band extend transversely only part of the band width.
- the second array of teeth may be equal substantially to the width of the gap formed between the overlying members which is, in turn, approximately equal to the width of a narrow terminal portion of the band remote from the head. This narrow portion may be readily inserted into the channel through the gap whereupon relative longitudinal motion of the band and the head serves to draw the arrays of teeth into engagement with each other.
- the latter advantageously diverges outwardly in the longitudinal direction away from its junction with the band and is formed an enlarged mouth extending substantially over the entire width of the band at this end. Since the band usually encircles the object to be tied, this mouth may comprise an arcuate surface conforming generally to the curvature of the band thrust into the channel for guiding the wider portion thereof. Furthermore, it is advantageous to provide a pair of inclined surfaces flanking the narrow portion of the band at its junction with the toothed portion to effect a smooth entrance of the latter into the channel. These oblique surfaces are generally inclined from the toothed surface of the band rearwardly in the direction of the opposite surfaces thereof. The teeth of the second array are preferably spaced from the junction between the narrow portion and wide portion of the band so that this wide portion will enter the channel cleanly prior to the passage of the second array into contact with the floor of thischannel.
- each of these members advantageously extend longitudinally substantially over the entire length of the channel and are provided with such ribs at both of their extremities.
- the ribs may be formed with enlarged portions transversely spaced from the gap and may converge in the direction of the latter so as simultaneously to form a guide for directing the narrow portion of the band into the gap.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of a quick-release closure according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side-elevational view, partly broken away, of the closure
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-I -III of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 2 with the device in a partly closed condition
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of the closure applied to the neck of a sack.
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged longitudinal cross-sectional view ,through the head of the closure.
- the closure which can be composed of a flexible synthetic resin or elastomeric material, has its head 2 formed with a channel 3 whose floor is provided with a first array 10a of sawteeth which extend transversely over substantially the entire width of band 1 and of channel 3.
- a pair of longitudinally extending members 2 project transversely over the floor of the channel and overlie the latter so that it has a height approximating the thickness of the hand.
- These members 2' form a longitudinally extending slot or gap 3 which communicates with the J! channel and is dimensioned to pass the narrow portion of the band, thereby enabling its insertion.
- the passage constituted by the channel 3 and the slot 3' has, consequently, a T-shaped configuration.
- a pair of projections or ribs 2" are provided at opposite ends of each of the overlying members 2' and serve to reinforce the latter. These ribs extend from an enlarged portion formed beyond the undercut region of head 2 toward the gap 3' and converge in the direction thereof to form a guide for the narrow portion 5 of the band.
- the band 1 is also provided with a second array of transverse sawteeth whose width is approximately equal to that of the narrow portion 5 and the gap 3, while being less than the Width of the arrays 10a.
- the teeth of the two arrays are, as may be seen in FIGS. 2 and 6, oppositely directed and an enlarged mouth 23 is provided at the inlet end of channel 3.
- a pair of inclined surfaces 1' flanking the narrow portion and defining a diverging transition zone for facilitating the introduction of the wide portion into the channel.
- the band 1, 5 can be wound around the neck of a sack with the narrow portion 5 being inserted into channel 3 via gap 3.
- the closure can then be tightened by drawing the band relatively to the head 2 in the direction of arrow 16, thereby pulling the second array of teeth 10 into the channel and into engagement with the'teeth 10a of the first array.
- the neck of the package may thus be tightly sealed with retraction of the band being prevented by the interengaging teeth with, however, relatively free dis-placement in the direction of arrow 16.
- the grasping ring 14 is pulled perpendicularly to the channel (arrow 17) whereupon the overlying members 2' are deflected to permit withdrawal of the toothed portion of the band through the gap 3'.
- a closure member comprising an elongated strap of flexible resilient material formed with an enlarged head at one end, a relatively wide band portion narrower and lower than said head extending integrally outwardly from the bottom of the latter, and a relatively narrow band portion of substantially the same height as said wide portion alignedly extending therefrom at a location remote from said head, said wide portion being provided at its underside with a longitudinal first array of transverse sawteeth facing in the direction of said head, the latter being provided with a throughgoing channel wide enough to receive said wide portion and disposed in line therewith substantially at the level of the upper surface of said wide portion, said head being further provided with a narrower throughgoing slot open at the top surface of said head and registering throughout its length with said channel whereby a throughgoing passage with a cross-section generally of inverted-T shape is formed in said head in line with said wide and narrow portions, said slot having a length less than that of said narrow portion and being narrower than said wide portion but wide enough to receive said narrow portion from above upon a looping of
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DESCH30743A DE1189447B (de) | 1960-06-01 | 1961-12-22 | Verschlussband aus flexiblem Kunststoff |
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US3206813A true US3206813A (en) | 1965-09-21 |
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US245821A Expired - Lifetime US3206813A (en) | 1961-12-22 | 1962-12-19 | Quick-release closure |
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US3304393A (en) * | 1965-09-14 | 1967-02-14 | Bell Telephone Labor Inc | Retainer for cartridge fuse |
US3405973A (en) * | 1966-11-02 | 1968-10-15 | Christopher G. Connolly | Safety belt |
US3514815A (en) * | 1968-04-10 | 1970-06-02 | Amp Inc | Bundle tie |
US3518727A (en) * | 1968-04-10 | 1970-07-07 | Amp Inc | Bundle tie |
US3576054A (en) * | 1969-09-17 | 1971-04-27 | Thomas & Betts Corp | Bundling strap |
JPS4918986U (fi) * | 1972-05-22 | 1974-02-18 | ||
JPS4929852U (fi) * | 1972-06-14 | 1974-03-14 | ||
US3837047A (en) * | 1973-11-26 | 1974-09-24 | Amp Inc | Molded plastic bundle tie |
JPS49121986U (fi) * | 1973-02-13 | 1974-10-18 | ||
JPS5053390U (fi) * | 1973-09-13 | 1975-05-22 | ||
JPS5541314U (fi) * | 1978-09-09 | 1980-03-17 | ||
WO1996000175A1 (en) * | 1994-06-27 | 1996-01-04 | Mchenry David C Jr | Binding coil |
US6594867B1 (en) * | 1999-09-21 | 2003-07-22 | Gepe Development Ag | Device at a bundle tie |
US6698067B2 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2004-03-02 | Thomas & Betts International, Inc. | Locking strap with handling structure |
US20050262672A1 (en) * | 2004-05-25 | 2005-12-01 | Isao Okamoto | Binding band |
US20070033772A1 (en) * | 2005-08-12 | 2007-02-15 | Panduit Corp. | Releasable in-line cable tie |
US20070039136A1 (en) * | 2003-04-03 | 2007-02-22 | Gepe Development Ag | Device in a bundle tie |
US20080028576A1 (en) * | 2004-05-25 | 2008-02-07 | Isao Okamoto | Binding Band And Binding Band Set |
US20080256762A1 (en) * | 2007-04-19 | 2008-10-23 | Ben Sutherland | Wire tie |
US20100212118A1 (en) * | 2007-09-28 | 2010-08-26 | Jms Co., Ltd. | Band and bag set |
US20220340341A1 (en) * | 2019-10-01 | 2022-10-27 | C.B. Srl Costruzioni Brescianini | Cable tie |
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US4506415A (en) * | 1983-07-25 | 1985-03-26 | E. J. Brooks Company | Security seal and tag holder |
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US2545428A (en) * | 1946-09-11 | 1951-03-13 | Chicago Eye Shield Company | Adjustable headband for goggles and the like |
US2936980A (en) * | 1954-10-01 | 1960-05-17 | Illinois Tool Works | Cable strap |
US3049771A (en) * | 1959-08-12 | 1962-08-21 | Litwin | Adjustable clamp |
US3086265A (en) * | 1962-01-02 | 1963-04-23 | Orenick Michael | Closure means for bags |
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- 1962-11-23 GB GB44312/62A patent/GB948900A/en not_active Expired
- 1962-12-05 DK DK525562AA patent/DK111805B/da unknown
- 1962-12-11 FI FI2227/62A patent/FI43554B/fi active
- 1962-12-19 US US245821A patent/US3206813A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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US2545428A (en) * | 1946-09-11 | 1951-03-13 | Chicago Eye Shield Company | Adjustable headband for goggles and the like |
US2936980A (en) * | 1954-10-01 | 1960-05-17 | Illinois Tool Works | Cable strap |
US3049771A (en) * | 1959-08-12 | 1962-08-21 | Litwin | Adjustable clamp |
US3086265A (en) * | 1962-01-02 | 1963-04-23 | Orenick Michael | Closure means for bags |
Cited By (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3304393A (en) * | 1965-09-14 | 1967-02-14 | Bell Telephone Labor Inc | Retainer for cartridge fuse |
US3405973A (en) * | 1966-11-02 | 1968-10-15 | Christopher G. Connolly | Safety belt |
US3514815A (en) * | 1968-04-10 | 1970-06-02 | Amp Inc | Bundle tie |
US3518727A (en) * | 1968-04-10 | 1970-07-07 | Amp Inc | Bundle tie |
US3576054A (en) * | 1969-09-17 | 1971-04-27 | Thomas & Betts Corp | Bundling strap |
JPS4918986U (fi) * | 1972-05-22 | 1974-02-18 | ||
JPS4929852U (fi) * | 1972-06-14 | 1974-03-14 | ||
JPS49121986U (fi) * | 1973-02-13 | 1974-10-18 | ||
JPS5053390U (fi) * | 1973-09-13 | 1975-05-22 | ||
US3837047A (en) * | 1973-11-26 | 1974-09-24 | Amp Inc | Molded plastic bundle tie |
JPS5541314U (fi) * | 1978-09-09 | 1980-03-17 | ||
JPS572294Y2 (fi) * | 1978-09-09 | 1982-01-14 | ||
WO1996000175A1 (en) * | 1994-06-27 | 1996-01-04 | Mchenry David C Jr | Binding coil |
US6594867B1 (en) * | 1999-09-21 | 2003-07-22 | Gepe Development Ag | Device at a bundle tie |
US6698067B2 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2004-03-02 | Thomas & Betts International, Inc. | Locking strap with handling structure |
US20070039136A1 (en) * | 2003-04-03 | 2007-02-22 | Gepe Development Ag | Device in a bundle tie |
US7334299B2 (en) * | 2003-04-03 | 2008-02-26 | Gepe Development Ag | Device in a bundle tie |
US7540069B2 (en) * | 2004-05-25 | 2009-06-02 | Nichido Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Binding band |
US20050262672A1 (en) * | 2004-05-25 | 2005-12-01 | Isao Okamoto | Binding band |
US20080028576A1 (en) * | 2004-05-25 | 2008-02-07 | Isao Okamoto | Binding Band And Binding Band Set |
US7934296B2 (en) | 2004-05-25 | 2011-05-03 | Nichido Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Binding band and binding band set |
US20070033772A1 (en) * | 2005-08-12 | 2007-02-15 | Panduit Corp. | Releasable in-line cable tie |
US20080256762A1 (en) * | 2007-04-19 | 2008-10-23 | Ben Sutherland | Wire tie |
US20100212118A1 (en) * | 2007-09-28 | 2010-08-26 | Jms Co., Ltd. | Band and bag set |
US8302264B2 (en) * | 2007-09-28 | 2012-11-06 | Jms Co., Ltd. | Band and bag set |
US20220340341A1 (en) * | 2019-10-01 | 2022-10-27 | C.B. Srl Costruzioni Brescianini | Cable tie |
US12030700B2 (en) * | 2019-10-01 | 2024-07-09 | C.B. Srl Costruzioni Brescianini | Cable tie |
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GB948900A (en) | 1964-02-05 |
DK111805B (da) | 1968-10-07 |
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