JP2953615B2 - Tube support device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tube and a device for supporting the tube, and more particularly, to a method of temporarily fixing the tube and the tube with a band wound around the tube. It is a support device for a pipe to be connected. With this device, for example,
The downspout can be easily attached to a column such as a carport with a one-sided roof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a tube and a device for supporting the tube,
In a device for attaching a downspout B to a column A such as a carport with a single-flow roof as shown in FIG. 8, as shown in an exploded view in FIG. Mounting strips are provided at both ends of the two strips, and the mounting strips of one strip are sandwiched between the mounting strips of the other strip, and bolt nuts are inserted into through holes provided in the respective central portions and tightened, so that both pipes are tightened. The body was articulated and supported.

[0003]

The connecting and supporting work is as follows.
While holding the two pipes at appropriate positions, the strips wound on both pipes are supported by hand so that the respective positions do not shift, and the strips of one strip are attached to the strips of the other strip. Pinch, align the bolt insertion holes of each other, insert the bolts,
The nut must be tightened. However, since the bolt must be inserted with one hand, the mounting pieces of the two belts that are to be spread by their own elastic force must be gripped and held with the other hand. In addition, it is just like a valley between the pipes, and it is difficult to tighten the nut by penetrating the mounting piece with a short bolt, but it takes time to tighten the nut with a long bolt, It doesn't look good either. Although not technically difficult, it took a lot of time to work alone.

[0004]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
In order to temporarily fasten the pipes to each other, both ends of one strip wound around both pipes are projected to form left and right holding pieces, and both ends of the other strip wound around another pipe To form a left and right insertion piece, a bolt insertion hole in the center of the left and right holding pieces and a stepped portion at the base as an engagement means, and a bolt avoidance groove and a stepped portion at the tip from the front end to the center of the left and right insertion piece. A collar corresponding to the part was provided. The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a bolt insertion hole is provided in the center of the left and right holding pieces, and an L-shaped bolt avoiding groove is provided in the left and right inserting pieces, or the bolt avoiding groove and the lower end are provided from the lower end to the center. A flange portion was provided on the to provide an engagement means.

[0005]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire structure of a vertical gutter mounting device in a case where a pipe body is a column A and a vertical gutter B as an embodiment of the present invention, and a large-diameter band around which the column is wound. The body 1 and a small-diameter belt body 2 around which the downspout is wound are connected by bolts 3a and nuts, and the downspout is supported on a column.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state before mounting the downspout mounting device in FIG. The large-diameter belt 1 is formed by winding the belt in a ring shape to form a winding portion 1a, and projecting both ends of the winding portion outward to oppose holding pieces 1b, 1b. Bolt insertion holes 1c, 1c are formed. Also, a stepped portion 1 formed in a projecting shape on the base portions 1d, 1d.
e, 1e are provided. The small-diameter band 2 is bent in a ring shape similarly to the large-diameter band 1, and has both ends protruding outward to be opposed to the insertion pieces 2b, 2b. 2c is provided, and the distal end portions of the insertion pieces 2b, 2b are bent outward in the left and right direction, and the flange portions 2d, 2d are provided in opposition. The coupling 3 is a bolt 3a and a nut 3b. Furthermore, it is also possible to attach a protection member for protecting the member to be attached from external damage on the inner surface of the winding portion of each of the large-diameter band and the small-diameter band.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a large-diameter band 1 shown in FIG. 2 with left and right ends bent outwardly, and holding members 1b, 1b. Bolt 3a
Is inserted through the bolt 3a and the nut 3b
FIG. The small-diameter band 2 is also provided with a gap C ′ between the left and right insertion pieces 2b, 2b similar to the large-diameter band 1.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration in which the large-diameter band 1 and the small-diameter band 2 in FIG. 3 are arranged, and the insertion pieces 2b, 2b of the small-diameter band 2 are compressed with fingers to form the winding portion 2a of the small-diameter band 2. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state in which a gap between the left and right insertion pieces 2b, 2b is eliminated against an elastic force. FIG. 5 shows the insertion pieces 2b, 2b of the small-diameter band 2 while holding the screw portion 3c of the bolt 3a in the bolt avoiding groove of the small-diameter band 2 from the state shown in FIG.
When the fingers are released by inserting them between b and 1b, the insertion pieces 2b and 2b are restored to the original state by the restoring force of the small-diameter band 2, and the small-diameter band 2 is inserted into the steps 1e and 1e of the large-diameter band 1. 2d, 2d
Are engaged, and the small-diameter band 2 does not separate from the large-diameter band 1. (See FIG. 1.) FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which the bolt 3a and the nut 3b of the coupling tool are tightened with a tool from the state in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing another embodiment of only the small-diameter band, in which the band is bent annularly to form a winding portion 4a, and the winding portion 4a is formed. Are projected outward, and insert pieces 4b, 4b are opposed to each other.
Bolt avoiding grooves 4c, 4c are provided from the lower end to the center, and the lower ends are bent horizontally to form flanges 4d, 4d. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional support device for a column and a downspout, and FIG. 8 is an overall view showing an attached state of a downspout B supported by a column A of a carport.

FIG. 10 is a view similar to the small-diameter band shown in FIG. 9, in which the band is bent into an annular shape to form a winding portion 5a, and both ends of the winding portion are projected outward to insert pieces. 5b, 5b are opposed to each other, and ∩-shaped bolt avoiding grooves 5c, 5c are provided in an intermediate portion of the insertion pieces 5b, 5b.
5d are continuously provided in an L-shape. With such a small-diameter band, there is no need to provide the projecting steps 1e, 1e formed on the bases 1d, 1d of the large-diameter band 1. Further, the winding portions of the large-diameter band and the small-diameter band are not limited to the circular shape shown in this embodiment, but may be formed in a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape (for example, rectangular) of the column or downspout of the attached object. Is also possible.

Using this device, a support A such as a carport
The procedure for attaching the downspout B will be described. First, after a column A such as a carport is wound around the space portion S of the large-diameter band 1, the coupling member 3 is inserted between the bolt insertion holes formed in both holding pieces 1 b and 1 b of the large-diameter band 1. And temporarily connected with nuts 3b. (See FIG. 3)

Next, after winding down the downspout B in the space S 'of the small-diameter band 2, the insertion pieces 2b, 2b are compressed by fingers against the elastic force of the small-diameter band 2 opposed to the left and right. In order to eliminate the gap C ′, the bolt avoiding groove 2c provided in the middle of the insertion piece of the small-diameter band 2 avoids the threaded portion 3c of the bolt 3a, and is installed on both left and right ends of the large-diameter band 1. When inserted between the holding pieces 1b, 1b and the compression of the fingers is released (see FIG. 4), the insertion pieces 2b, 2b are restored to the original state by the restoring force of the small-diameter band 2,
Base portions 1 of holding pieces 1b, 1b opposed to left and right of large diameter band 1
Steps 1e, 1e formed in an overhanging shape on d, 1d and the flanges 2d, 2d opposed to the tips of the insertion pieces 2b, 2b of the small-diameter band 2 are held in an engaged state. . (FIG. 5
See )

In this state, the small-diameter band 2 does not separate from the large-diameter band 1. Thereafter, when the bolt 3a and the nut 3b of the coupling tool 3 are tightened with a tool, the holding pieces 1b,
1b and the insertion pieces 2b, 2b of the small-diameter strip 2 are simultaneously pressed, and the downspout B is fixedly supported by the column A. (See FIG. 6)

Furthermore, in order to attach a downspout using the small-diameter strips 4 and 5 shown in FIG. 9 or 10 as another embodiment, the winding portions 4a and (5a) of the small-diameter strips 4 and 5 are used. After winding down the downspout with the inserts 4b, 4b, (5b, 5
b) is compressed by a finger against the elastic force of the small-diameter band opposed to the left and right to eliminate the gap, and the small-diameter band insertion pieces 4b, 4b.
(5b, 5b) Bolt avoiding groove 4c provided in the middle part
(5c, 5d), while avoiding the threaded portion of the bolt, insert between the holding pieces opposed to the left and right ends of the large diameter strip, and when the compression of the fingers is released, the insertion piece 4b is restored by the restoring force of the small diameter strip. , 4b
(5b, 5b) is restored to the original state, and is held in the locked state by the threaded portion 3c of the bolt 3a of the coupling tool 3. Thereafter, when the bolt 3a and the nut 3b of the coupling 3 are tightened with a tool, the holding pieces 1b, 1b of the large-diameter band 1 and the insertion pieces 4b, 4b, (5b, 5b) of the small-diameter band 2 are simultaneously crimped. The downspout B is fixedly supported on the column A.

[0015]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects. After projecting both ends of both band bodies wound around each tube body to form a holding piece and an insertion piece, respectively, by providing engaging means for engaging with each other, after temporarily temporarily fixing the tube body and the tube body, Since connection is possible, adjustment of the position of each tube and adjustment of the supporting place can be easily performed, and the working time can be reduced. To insert bolts into the four connecting pieces of both bands wound around two pipes, and to have the tips of the bolts protrude sufficiently to the opposite side to tighten with nuts, considerable force and skill at the fingertips However, in the case of the present invention, a band provided with a stepped portion at the base of the holding piece and provided with a bolt insertion hole in the center is wound around a tube and tightened with a bolt and nut to such an extent that the band does not slip down. By inserting a bolt body provided with a bolt avoiding groove and a flange at the distal end from the distal end of the insertion piece toward the center, and winding the belt around another tubular body and engaging the step and the flange, Since both pipes are temporarily stopped, there is no need to apply force to the fingertips,
There is no need for advanced technology. In addition, when the bolts are fully tightened, it is only necessary to retighten the bolts and nuts that have already been tightened.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a support device according to an embodiment during connection.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a state before connection in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the supporting device according to the embodiment during connection;

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state next to FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state next to FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state in which it is fastened and fixed.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional downspout mounting device.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a car port.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of still another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A: Prop B: Downspout C: Crevice (of large-diameter band) C ': Crevice (of small-diameter band) S: Space part (of large-diameter band) S': Space part (of small-diameter band) 1 ... Large-diameter band 1a ... Winding part 1b ... Nipping piece 1c ... Bolt insertion hole 1d ... Base part 1e ... Step part 2 ... Small-diameter band 2a ... Winding part 2b ... Insertion piece 2c ... Bolt avoiding groove 2d ... Flange part 3 ... Coupling device 3a ... Bolt 3b ... Nut 3c ... Screw part 4 ... Small diameter band 4a ... Wound part 4b ... Insertion piece 4c ... Bolt avoidance groove 4d ... Tongue piece 5 ... Small diameter band 5a ... Wound part 5b ... Insertion piece 5c: Bolt avoiding groove 5d: Bolt avoiding groove

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] The present invention relates to a tube supporting device for temporarily connecting a tubular body with a tubular body wound around the tubular body, and then connecting both ends of one of the tubular bodies wound around the tubular body. Protrude into left and right holding pieces, and bolt insertion holes in the center of the left and right holding pieces,
A stepped portion is provided at the base, and both ends of the other band wound around another tube are protruded into left and right insertion pieces. A supporting device for a tubular body, characterized in that a flange portion corresponding to the portion is provided as engagement means, and the left and right holding pieces and the left and right insertion pieces are temporarily fixed by engaging with each other. 2. A method for temporarily fixing a tubular body to a tubular body by means of a tubular body wound around the tubular body, and then connecting both ends of one of the tubular bodies wound around the tubular body in a connecting device for supporting the tubular body. The left and right holding pieces are provided with a bolt insertion hole in the center of the left and right holding pieces, and both ends of the other band wound around another pipe are projected to form left and right insertion pieces. An apparatus for supporting a tubular body having an L-shaped bolt avoiding groove or a bolt avoiding groove from the lower end to the center and a flange at the lower end.