SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR SMALL OBJECTS OF MODERATE WEIGHT, INTENDED FOR CLOTHING

Abstract

 The invention relates to a supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, intended for clothing and fonned by a laminar band including a central segment, the ends of which are folded on top of one another by means of curved intennediate zones, such that they overlap and are parallel and in contact with one another along the entire surface thereof, defIning therebetween an inlet recess into which the garment can be inserted. According to the invention, a ring is provided on the curve, for securing a chain from which the object to be transported can be suspended, while the other end is configured to fonn an S that rests against the internal surface of the central segment. Alternatively, the interior of the supporting device houses a locking part that can move longitudinally, guided in a slot, and the desired pressure intensity on the clothing can be adjusted.

Description

[0001] Supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, especially intended for clothing.

Object

[0002] This utility model, as it will be explained in the following specification, relates to a light-weighted and small-sized supporting device intended to support objects, like keys, cell phones, etc. inside garments, wherein such supporting device has been designed and implemented in such a way that it shows many significant advantages when compared with other existing devices that are intended for the same purpose.

[0003] The supporting device is intended to keep the objects appropriately secured and fixed between the garment (pockets, shirts, etc.) and the relevant part of the body of the individual who carries it. The securing supporting device is based on a piece made of metal or any other rigid material, which is secured to one of the ends of the edge of the pocket, shirt, etc. and which, owing to its shape, exercises a clamping pressure on the garment, and remains secured to such garment. The force of gravity is another factor which also cooperates to secure and lock the object which, at the opposite end, and thanks to a lug which incorporates an orifice, will be hooked, appropriately pressed and fastened, preventing any pendulum movement. The objects may also be carried easily and discretely, as it prevents them from moving, as it occurs when they are left inside the pockets; furthermore, the unsightly bulge caused by them, that may deform and even tear the garment, will no longer be noticed.

Background of the Invention

[0004] There are many devices or means that are used to carry keys or other similar objects, and that are widely known in the prior art.

[0005] For instance, document FR 2573634 relates to a keyholder which essentially consists of two pieces that may be coupled together, fitted one inside another, to obtain a clip that may be fitted to a band-shaped portion of the user garment, wherein a portion has been provided in one of the said pieces to insert a ring, wherefrom an object, for instance, a key, may be suspended.

[0006] This elastic clamp keyholder presents a twofold inconvenience, i.e., when it moves along the garment it will no longer be useful since the surface where the pressure is exercised will be insufficient, and the garment will become damaged as a result of the rubbing of the clamping means. Furthermore, this device is intended for the belt, and not for the garment, as in the case of the device proposed by this invention.

Description of the Invention

[0007] On the basis of the previously described state of the art, the object of the invention is to develop a device that implements a new structure, on the basis of which it is possible that small and light-weighted objects that are carried inside pockets, shirts, skirts, etc. and, in general, any garment, may be easily and efficiently clamped without problems, so that they can be comfortably and pleasantly carried, avoiding the wear and tear normally suffered during their transportation.

[0008] The Object of the invention is achieved through the features stated in claim 1. Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent upon consideration of the features stated in the dependent claims.

[0009] The supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, which is especially intended for garments, according to the invention, is characterized in that it is made from a laminar band with constant thickness and width, wherein such band includes:

• a central segment which extends approximately for 1/3 of the length of the laminar band; and
• a first and second end segments, wherein each end segment extends approximately 1/3 of the length of the laminar band, such end segments being folded on top of one another, forming intermediate curved sections, one of which is larger than the other, so that they overlap and lay parallel and in contact with one another along the entire surface thereof, defining therebetween an inlet recess into which a portion of the garment can be inserted. A ring is provided at the smaller intermediate curved section of such inlet recess, to secure a chain or similar device where the object to be carried may be suspended, while the end of the second end section is arranged in the shape of an S, which rests against the internal surface of the central segment,

and where the material from which the laminar band is made is adapted so that the first and the second end segments are tightened one against the other with an elastic force that prevents them from being separated.

[0010] According to another characteristic of the invention, and to allow the securing of heavier objects, the interior of the supporting device houses a locking part that can be moved longitudinally, guided in a slot which has been provided in the second end segment, so that the upper portion of such locking part is operationally facing the first end segment, so that the desired pressure intensity on the garment can be adjusted.

[0011] Also, according to yet another characteristic of the invention, it is advantageous that the locking part incorporates: a guiding body of a size which has been adapted to slide longitudinally inside the supporting device through the guiding slot of the second end segment of the supporting device; an essentially flat upper portion, arranged as a grooved plate; and gripping lugs provided at the opposite side of the guiding body, which extend outside the supporting device so that they can be held by the user with his fingers, to slide such locking part inside the supporting device and which are preferably arranged with a knurled or other similar coarse finishing.

[0012] Additionally, the supporting device is advantageously made of a metallic material or as a moulded plastic piece.

[0013] This system has notorious advantages when compared with other systems, thanks to its efficiency and discretion, which allow carrying any object in a natural manner while protecting our pockets, without loose objects or unsightly bulges in the clothes.

Brief description of the drawings

[0014] 

Figure 1A shows a simplified perspective view of a first embodiment of the supporting device according to the invention.

Figure 1B shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the supporting device according to the invention, which is appropriate to carry heavier objects.

Figures 2 and 3 respectively show plan views of a supporting device according to figure 1B.

Figure 4 shows a side elevation view of the supporting device according to figure 1B.

Figure 5 is a front elevation view of the supporting device according to figure 1B.

Figure 6 is a partially exploded perspective view of the supporting device shown in figure 1B

Figure 7, schematically shows the coupling of a supporting device according to the invention on a portion of garments, such as a trouser pocket, the waistband of a skirt or a shirt.

Description of an embodiment

[0015] As it can be appreciated in figure 1A, the supporting device according to the invention, which will be generally designed with reference numeral 1 consists, according to a first simplified embodiment of the invention, of a laminar band of constant thickness and width.

[0016] Such supporting device 1 consists of a central segment which extend approximately 1/3 of the length of the laminar band, and a first and a second end segments 3, 4, which also extend approximately 1/3 of the length of the laminar band.

[0017] It can be appreciated that the end segments 3 and 4 are folded on top of one another by means of curved intermediate zones, 5, 6, one of such zones being larger than the other one, which overlap and remain parallel and in contact with one another along the entire surface thereof. Thus, between both end segments 3 and 4 an inlet recess 7 is defined, into which a portion of the garment may be inserted, as it has been schematically shown in figure 7.

[0018] As it can be also appreciated in figure 1A, a ring 8 is provided in the intermediate smaller curved area 6 corresponding to the inlet recess 7, for securing a chain or similar device onto which the object to be carried may be suspended; furthermore, it can be observed that the end of the second end segment 4 is arranged in the shape of an S 9, 10, so that it rests against the internal surface of the central segment 2.

[0019] According to the invention, the material used to obtain the laminar band which forms the supporting device 1 is chosen so that the first and the second end sections 3, 4, tightened one against the other with an elastic force that prevents their separation. For instance, such supporting device could be made from a metal spring clip, as it will be explained below, but it could also be obtained by forming it by moulding as a rigid, but flexible, plastic piece.

[0020] Alternatively, the supporting device according to the invention may be configured to support heavier objects, as shown in figures 1B to 6, where the same elements are designated using he same reference numerals.

[0021] As it can be clearly appreciated in figures 1B and 6, in this case, a locking part 11 is housed inside the supporting device 1, such locking part being mounted so that it can slide longitudinally through a slot 12 made on the second end segment 4. It can be seen that the upper part of such locking part 11 is operationally facing the first end section, so that the desired pressure intensity exercised on the garment by the end segments 3 and 4 can be adjusted.

[0022] Additionally, it can be appreciated in those figures that the locking part 11 comprises a guiding body 110, an upper portion 111 which projects through the slot 12 of the second end segment 4 of the supporting device 1, and gripping lugs 112 provided at the opposite side of the guiding body.

[0023] The guiding body 110 is designed, as it has been already mentioned, so that it may longitudinally slide inside the supporting device 1 through the guiding slot 12; its upper portion 111 is essentially flat and has been arranged as a grooved plate, to guarantee an improved gripping on the coupling portion of the garment.

[0024] Furthermore, it can be appreciated that the gripping lugs 112 extend outside the supporting device, so that they can be gripped by the user with his fingers, to slide such locking part inside the supporting device 1. Preferably, the surface of such holding lugs 112 is arranged with a knurled or other similar coarse finishing that facilitates such gripping function.

[0025] As it has been previously mentioned, the supporting device 1 shown in figure 1A can be configured with a laminar band made of a metal spring clip, including noble metals, such as gold or silver, of the appropriate thickness and width. To obtain the supporting device 1, three segments or sections are delimited, whose length is approximately 1/3 of the length of the band, configuring a central segment 2 and two end segments 3 and 4; then, the end of the second end segment 4 is folded forming an "S" 9, 10; subsequently, the end segments 3 and 4 are also folded, forming curved transition areas 5 and 6, so that the first end segment 3 is overlapped on the second end segment 4; consequently, an inlet recess 7 is obtained between the area with lesser bending 6 and the free end of the first end segment. Additionally, a ring 8 is coupled to such curved area 6, by welding, for instance.

Claims

1. A supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, intended for clothing, such supporting device being made of a laminar band of constant thickness and width, consisting of:

- a central segment (2) which extends approximately for 1/3 of the length of the laminar band; and

- a first and a second end sections (3, 4), which extend approximately for 1/3 of the length of the laminar band, that are folded one on top of another, forming intermediate curved sections (5, 6), one of which is larger, so that they overlap and remain parallel and in contact with one another along the entire surface thereof, determining an inlet recess (7) therebetween, into which a portion of the garment can be inserted, wherein a ring (8) is configured at the smaller curved intermediate segment (6) of such inlet recess (7), such ring being intended to secure a chain or similar object from which the object to be transported can be suspended, while the end of the second end segment (4) is configured in the shape of an S (9, 10) that rests against the internal surface of the central segment (2),
And the material that forms the laminar band being adapted so that the first and the second end segments (3, 4) are tightened one against the other by means of an elastic force that prevents them from being separated,

Characterized in that:

the interior of the supporting device (1) houses a locking part (11) that can be moved longitudinally, guided in a slot (12) provided in the second end segment (4), so that the upper portion of such locking part is operationally facing the first end segment (3) so that the desired pressure intensity on the clothing can be adjusted.

2. A supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, intended for clothing, according to Claim 1, characterized in that the locking part (11) comprises:

- a guiding body (110) of a size which has been adapted to slide longitudinally inside the supporting device through the guiding slot (12) of the second end section (4) of the supporting device;

- an essentially flat upper portion (111), arranged as a grooved plate; and

- gripping lugs (112) provided at the opposite sides of the guiding body, which extend outside the supporting device (1) so that they can be held by the user with two fingers, to slide such locking part inside the supporting device, and which are preferably configured with a knurled or other similar coarse finishing.

3. A supporting device for small objects of moderate weight, intended for clothing, according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it consists of a metallic material or a moulded plastic piece.

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