JP7542864B2 - Clip holder and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a clip holder that can be clipped to a part of clothing, an inner pocket of a bag, etc. while holding a portable item such as a mobile phone or a card case, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Clip holders of this type are disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,399,623 and US Pat. No. 5,499,623.
The clip holder disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a holding part and a hook part facing the holding part with a gap therebetween. A sliding operation button, a spring piece that appears and disappears as the operation button moves, and a spring that applies a spring force to the operation button are incorporated in the holding part. A protrusion that protrudes into the gap is provided on the spring piece. A mobile phone, a cigarette case, or the like is held by adhesion to the holding part. In this held state, a clipped part such as a belt part of trousers is clipped between the protrusion and the hook part and positioned in the gap. Therefore, the mobile phone, or the like, is held by the clipped part. When the clip holder is to be removed from the clipped part, the operation button is pressed against the spring force of the spring to retract the protrusion.

The clip holder disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a holding part that holds a mobile phone by adhering it, and also has a hook part that is integral with the holding part. This clip holder is clipped to the clipped part, such as the pocket fabric of clothing, by the hook part engaging with the clipped part by its own spring force. The mobile phone is held inside the clipped part.

Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 7-5424 Utility Model Registration No. 3057312

The clip holder disclosed in Patent Document 1 is constructed by assembling multiple parts such as the operation button, spring piece, and spring, resulting in a large number of parts. This makes assembling the clip holder time-consuming. In addition, when attaching or detaching the clip holder, not only is it cumbersome to operate the operation button, but there is also a risk of the operation button or other parts malfunctioning. Furthermore, if the operation button is not operated properly, the protrusion can get caught on the clipped part, making it difficult to use. Moreover, because various parts such as the operation button are incorporated within the holding part, the holding part becomes a thick box-like part with an internal space. For this reason, the holding part gets in the way when clipping the clip holder.

The clip holder disclosed in Patent Document 2 is shaped like a single sheet of the same width bent, and is made entirely of synthetic resin. The hook portion has both a clip function and a spring force applying function. This makes it difficult to finely adjust the spring force for the clip. In other words, if the holding portion is made wide to increase the holding force for a mobile phone or the like, the hook portion will also be wide, and the spring force will be too strong. Also, if the hook portion is made thin or narrow to decrease the spring force, there is a risk that it will not be strong enough. Furthermore, since the hook portion needs to have both a clip function and a spring force applying function, there are restrictions on the shape and size of the hook portion. This makes it impossible to provide a sufficient decorative function to the hook portion that is exposed to the outside of the clipped portion, such as a pocket.

To solve the problems in the conventional technology, the clip holder of the present invention is a clip holder in which a hook portion is formed by bending downward the upper end of the holding portion that holds the carried object, forming a gap between the holding portion and the hook portion, and a spring piece extending in the vertical direction is cut out and formed in the holding portion at a position opposite the hook portion, and the vertical middle portion of the spring piece is curved to approach the hook portion, so that the spring piece has a clip spring force between the spring piece and the hook portion, and the tip of the spring piece is positioned inside the front surface of the holding portion.

In the above configuration, not only can the holding portion and the hook portion be integrated, but the spring piece can also be integrated with the holding portion. As a result, the entire clip holder can be integrated with a single plate material. Therefore, the number of parts is not increased, and the complexity of assembly and malfunction of the parts can be avoided, and the holding portion can be made thin, preventing the holding portion from becoming an obstacle. In addition, since the width and length of the spring piece can be adjusted as desired, the clipping force due to the spring force of the spring piece can be appropriately set, making it easy to use. And since the tip of the spring piece is located inside the holding portion, even if the middle part in the length direction of the spring piece is brought closer to the hook portion to increase the clipping force, it is possible to prevent the spring piece from getting caught on the clipped portion of clothing, etc. when attached to the clipped portion. Therefore, a strong clipping force can be realized on the clipped portion, and the portable object such as a mobile phone can be stably held on the clipped portion in the clipped state without falling off. In addition, since the hook portion does not need to be given a spring force imparting function, the shape and size can be freely set. This significantly reduces design restrictions, including the decoration of the hook portion, resulting in a clip holder with a superior appearance.

The method for manufacturing the clip holder of the present invention is characterized in that after the holder substrate having the holding portion and the hook portion is cut out by etching, a film is printed on both the front and back surfaces of the holder substrate, leaving the outer peripheral edge, and then the non-printed portion of the outer peripheral edge and the end surface of the holder substrate are plated.

This manufacturing method allows the sharp edges of the outer periphery of the holder substrate to be covered and protected by plating, making the clip holder more comfortable to use.

As described above, the clip holder of the present invention has a reduced number of parts, is easy to use, and has the effect of stably holding a portable item such as a mobile phone to a clipped portion of clothing, etc.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the clip holder seen diagonally from above and front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the clip holder as viewed diagonally from below and in front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the clip holder seen diagonally from above and behind. FIG. Rear view of the clip holder. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the intermediate portion of the clip holder. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a hook portion of the clip holder has been removed. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a holding portion of the clip holder is cut away. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the clip holder with a portion of the release paper peeled off. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state in which the mobile phone is held by the clip holder. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the mobile phone is held by the clip holder. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the clip holder is held on a belt part of trousers. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the clip holder held in an inner pocket of a bag. An enlarged cross-sectional view showing the spot decoration of the hook portion. FIG. 4 is a front view of the clip holder showing the decorative pattern of the hook portion. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing the holder substrate in a cut-out state. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a masked state before etching. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the holder substrate after it has been cut out by etching. Enlarged cross-sectional view of the contour plating part. FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a clip holder according to a second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a clip holder according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a clip holder according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a clip holder according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a development view of a clip holder according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 29 is a development view showing the opposite surface of the clip holder to that shown in FIG. 28 , showing the fourth embodiment. FIG. Cross-sectional view of the plated part.

First Embodiment
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of a clip holder according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.
Configuration of the Clip Holder of the First Embodiment
The configuration of the clip holder 11 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 23. Figures 4 to 8 are a front view, a rear view, a right side view, a plan view, and a bottom view of the clip holder 11, respectively, but the left side view is omitted because it is symmetrical with the right side view.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the clip holder 11 is made of a single plate material having the holding portion 12 and the hook portion 13. As shown in Fig. 22, a decorative film 55 with a decorative color is printed on both sides of the holder substrate 111 of the clip holder 11. The color of this decorative film 55 is, for example, black on the back side of the holding portion 12, the front side of the hook portion 13, and the back side of the spring piece 32 described below, and gray on the other parts. As shown in Figs. 3 to 5, the holding portion 12 is formed in an approximately heart shape with a straight upper edge. As shown in Figs. 6 to 9, the hook portion 13 faces the holding portion 12 approximately parallel to it with a gap 22 between them. As shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the hook portion 13 has a characteristic shape similar to that of the holding portion 12, that is, an approximately heart shape, and has an outer shape that is slightly smaller than that of the holding portion 12. The upper edge of the hook portion 13 and the upper edge of the holding portion 12 are connected by a bridge portion 23.

3, 5 and 9, a cutout 31 that is elongated in the vertical direction and is generally U-shaped is formed in the center of the width of the holding section 12. By forming this cutout 31, a tongue-shaped spring piece 32 that is integral with the holding section 12 and extends downward is cut out and formed in the holding section 12. The spring piece 32 is curved so that its vertical middle part bulges toward the hook section 13. Therefore, the middle part of the spring piece 32 in the length direction is located within the gap 22. The lower end of the spring piece 32 is located on the back side of the holding section 12 before the mobile phone 71 is held, which will be described later. In this case, the lower end, which is the tip of the spring piece 32, is located inside the front surface of the holding section 12.

As shown in Figures 5 and 12, two double-sided adhesive sheets (hereinafter referred to as adhesive sheets) 33 are attached to the back surface of the holding portion 12, excluding the spring piece 32, on either side of the spring piece 32. The adhesive sheets 33 form an adhesive layer. Release paper 34 is attached to the outer surface of the adhesive sheets 33.

As shown in Figure 11, a spot-shaped anti-slip pad 36 is attached to the tip of the back surface of the hook portion 13, where it faces the tip of the spring piece 32. As shown in Figure 6, this anti-slip pad 36 is made of flexible urethane resin and is formed in a spherical shape, i.e., a low mountain shape with a rounded apex.

As shown in Figures 3 and 11, multiple or one horizontally extending grooves 37, 38 are formed in the longitudinal intermediate portion and tip of the front surface of the spring piece 32 and the tip of the back surface of the hook portion 13. These grooves 37, 38 make it easier to bend the vertical intermediate portion and tip of the spring piece 32, and also make it easier to bend the tip of the hook portion 13 forward. However, the spring piece 32 and the tip of the hook portion 13 are bent as needed by the user of the clip holder 11.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, decorative contour plating 39 is applied to the outer peripheral edges of the holding portion 12, hook portion 13, bridging portion 23 and spring piece 32, and the inner peripheral edge of the cutout portion 31. As shown in Figure 18, decorative plating 40 constituting a design pattern is applied to the entire front surface of the hook portion 13. The design pattern of this decorative plating 40 is arbitrary, and many different types are available. As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 9, a circular decorative plating 401 is applied to the center of the upper end of the front surface of the hook portion 13. As shown in Figure 17, a spot pattern 41 made of flexible colored urethane resin is applied to the inside of the decorative plating 401 so as to be raised.

As shown in Figures 1, 6 and 9, the front surface of the hook portion 13 is covered with a protective layer 42 made of flexible transparent urethane resin, except for the contour plating 39, the decorative plating 401 and the spot pattern 41. The protective layer 42 has a thickness of about 0.3 to 1.5 mm (millimeters).

Manufacturing method of the clip holder
19, the holder substrate 111 of the clip holder 11 of this embodiment is cut out from a stainless steel sheet metal 51 having a thickness of about 0.2 to 0.7 mm. The stainless steel used is made of a material specified as "SUS301-CSP3/4" in the Japanese Industrial Standards.

20, a mask 53 is applied to both the front and back surfaces of the metal plate 51 so that a contour line 52 corresponding to the outer shape of the holder substrate 111 in the unfolded state remains. Next, the metal plate 51 with the mask 53 is etched with a ferric chloride solution. In this way, the metal plate 51 is cut out at the contour line 52. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, a holder substrate 111 having a desired outer shape is cut out and formed. This holder substrate 111 has a shape in which the clip holder 11 is unfolded. As shown in FIG. 21, after etching, the end surface of the cut-out holder substrate 111 is corroded less in the portion closer to the mask 53, and more in the portion farther from the mask 53, i.e., toward the center of the thickness direction of the end surface. Therefore, the end surface of the holder substrate 111 is recessed in the center and an acute-angled edge 54 is formed on the outer surface side.

Next, the mask 53 is removed by dissolving and washing. Then, as shown by the two-dot chain lines in Figures 21 and 22, a decorative film 55 made of chemical-resistant paint is printed on both the front and back sides of the holder substrate 111 by an inkjet printer (not shown) or the like. This decorative film 55 is formed leaving the outer peripheral edge of the outer surface of the holder substrate 111. Therefore, a narrow non-printed portion 56 is formed on the outer peripheral edge. Also, as shown in Figure 17, a non-printed portion 57 having a shape corresponding to the decorative plating 40, 401 and the spot pattern 41 is formed in the decorative film 55. Next, as shown in Figure 22, the non-printed portions 56, 57 are simultaneously applied with the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 40, 401, which are metal platings, respectively. This contour plating 39 and decorative plating 40, 401 constitute the decorative pattern. As shown in FIG. 23, the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 40, 401 have a three-layer structure, and are layered on the holder substrate 111 in the order of copper plating 58, nickel plating 59, and gold plating 60. The copper plating 58 is the thickest, and ensures the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 40, 401 to rise. In this way, the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 40, 401 form a raised pattern. Since the end surface of the holder substrate 111 is covered by the raised contour plating 39, the edge 54 of the end surface is covered and rounded.

Next, as shown in Figs. 6 and 9, a protective layer 42 made of transparent urethane resin is formed on the front surface of the horizontally oriented hook portion 13. This protective layer 42 is formed by dripping an appropriate amount of liquid urethane resin onto the front surface of the hook portion 13. In this way, the liquid urethane resin flows and spreads over the front surface of the hook portion 13, and the spreading stops at the positions of the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 401 due to surface tension. In other words, the liquid urethane resin is adjusted to a viscosity and amount that stops the flow at the portions of the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 401. When the liquid urethane resin is then cured, a protective layer 42 that is thicker than the decorative film 55 and has flexibility is formed. Around the same time as the formation of the protective layer 42, colored liquid urethane resin is dripped into the inside of the annular decorative plating 401 and hardened, as shown in Figs. 4 and 17. This hardening forms a flexible spot pattern 41.

Then, as shown in Figures 6, 9, and 10, the spring piece 32 is bent so that the middle part of the spring piece 32 protrudes forward and the tip part is positioned on the back side of the holding part 12. Then, the upper end part of the holder substrate 111 is bent so that the hook part 13 is positioned on the front side of the holding part 12 across the gap 22, that is, so that the bridge part 23 is formed.

As shown in Figures 3 and 12, a double-sided adhesive sheet 33 with a release paper 34 is attached to the back surface of the holding portion 12, but this double-sided adhesive sheet 33 can be attached at any time after the plating process is completed.

How to use the clip holder
12 to 14, when the clip holder 11 of this embodiment is used, the release paper 34 of the adhesive sheet 33 of the holding portion 12 is peeled off. Then, the back surface of a mobile phone 71, which is a portable item, is attached to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 33. In this manner, the mobile phone 71 is held in the holding portion 12. In this state, the lower end of the spring piece 32 is pushed forward by the mobile phone 71, so that the spring piece 32 moves toward the hook portion 13 against the spring force.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 15, the mobile phone 71 is placed inside the belt part 73 of the trousers 72, for example, and the hook part 13 is clipped to the belt part 73. In this way, the mobile phone 71 can be made almost invisible inside the trousers 72, and the hook part 13 can be positioned outside the belt part 73. In this state, the clip holder 11 can be held on the belt part 73 together with the mobile phone 71 by the clip spring force of the spring piece 32. When using the mobile phone 71, the mobile phone 71 can be easily taken out of the trousers 72 by holding the hook part 13 or the mobile phone 71. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, the mobile phone 71 is stored in the inner pocket 75 of the bag 74, and the hook part 13 is clipped to the opening edge of the inner pocket 75. In this way, the mobile phone 71 is protected inside the inner pocket 75, and the hook part 13 is positioned outside the inner pocket 75, so that the storage state of the mobile phone 71 can be recognized at a glance. Alternatively, if the clip holder 11 is clipped to the top end of the open-type bag so that the hook part 13 protrudes outward, the hook part 13 becomes an accessory on the outside of the bag. Even in this case, the mobile phone 71 fits inside the bag and can be easily taken in and out.

The clip holder 11 can hold various items other than the mobile phone 71, such as a card case.
Effects of the First Embodiment
The first embodiment has the following advantages.

(1) By holding the mobile phone 71 etc. in the clip holder 11, the mobile phone 71 etc. can be clipped to a clipped portion such as trousers 72 or a part of a bag 74 and held in place. This makes it convenient to carry and store the mobile phone 71 etc. Furthermore, since the mobile phone 71 etc. can be inserted inside the clipped portion of the trousers 72 etc., the mobile phone 71 etc. can be protected from external impacts. In addition, the mobile phone 71 etc. can be easily removed from the clipped portion by holding the hook portion 13 for use.

(2) By holding the mobile phone 71 in the holding section 12, the mobile phone 71 moves the spring piece 32 toward the hook section 13. This increases the clipping spring force of the spring piece 32, allowing the clipped section to be clipped with sufficient clipping pressure. This allows the mobile phone 71 to be held stably.

(3) The hook portion 13 only needs to have a clip function, and the spring force for the clip can be provided by the spring piece 32. Therefore, the shape and size of the hook portion 13 can be freely selected, and any pattern or color can be applied, or plating 39, 40, 401 can be applied. This allows the clip holder 11 to have a high level of design and decorativeness, resulting in an excellent appearance quality.

(4) Since there is no need to provide separate components such as a spring or an operating button in the holding portion 12, the holding portion 12 can be a single plate and does not become thick.
(5) Although the front surface of the hook portion 13 is exposed to the outside when the trousers 72 or the like are clipped, the front surface of the hook portion 13 is protected by the protective layer 42 made of flexible urethane resin. Moreover, urethane resin is not easily scratched or whitened. Therefore, the decorative effect of the front surface of the hook portion 13 can be maintained for a long period of time.

(6) The spring piece 32 is curved into the gap 22 to narrow the distance between the spring piece 32 and the hook portion 13. This allows the clip holder 11 to be properly clipped to the part to be clipped, such as the belt portion 73 of the trousers 72. In addition, by adjusting the degree of curvature of the spring piece 32, the clip spring force of the spring piece 32 can be set to an appropriate value, and a clip force can be obtained that corresponds to the type and size of the carried item to be held and the part of the part to be clipped.

(7) The tip of the spring piece 32 is positioned on the back side (inside) of the holding part 12. Therefore, when clipping to a clipped part such as the belt part 73 of the trousers 72, the tip of the spring piece 32 is less likely to get caught on the clipped part. This not only makes it easier to clip the clip holder 11, but also prevents deformation of the spring piece 32 due to getting caught.

(8) The back surface of the hook portion 13 facing the gap 22 is provided with raised anti-slip spots 36. This makes the clip holder 11 less likely to slip, allowing the clip state to be properly maintained.

(9) The holder substrate 111 is cut out from the metal sheet 51 by etching. Therefore, unlike punching out by pressing, the outer periphery of the holder substrate 111 is not curved by pressing, and burrs are not generated on the edges. This eliminates the need for work to correct the curvature or remove burrs.

(10) Because the spring piece 32 is formed integrally with the holder substrate 111 by etching, there is no need for a separate component from the holder substrate 111, and the clip holder 11 has only one component. This eliminates the need to assemble multiple components, and there is no risk of component failure.

(11) The contour plating 39 can cover and protect the sharp edges 54 on the outer periphery of the holder substrate 111. This prevents the user of the clip holder 11 from feeling an unpleasant sensation of touching a blade, making the clip holder 11 comfortable to use.

(12) The decoration on the front of the hook portion 13 is covered with urethane resin, which is resistant to whitening and does not show scratches, so that the luxurious feel can be maintained for a long time. Moreover, the hook portion 13 can be used as a one-point accessory on the outer surface of the bag. Therefore, the clip holder 11 can be used as a decorative member for bags, etc.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, an integrated circuit chip 81 is attached to the front surface of the hook portion 13. No plating pattern is formed on the integrated circuit chip 81. The integrated circuit chip 81 is covered and protected by a protective layer 42. The integrated circuit chip 81 is attached after the metal plating process is completed. The other configurations and manufacturing method are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the second embodiment, various functions such as a user recognition function can be executed based on data written in a control unit and a memory unit (both not shown) in the integrated circuit chip 81. For example, information indicating a user is stored in the memory unit of the integrated circuit chip 81, and when a user passes through a checkout counter, for example, the integrated circuit chip 81 transmits radio waves to the outside for user recognition.

Other configurations of this embodiment, that is, the thickness and material of the holder substrate 111, are similar to those of the first embodiment.
Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the third embodiment, as shown in Figures 25 and 26, the holding portion 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with four rounded corners. A pair of slits 82 are formed from the lower end of the holding portion 12 toward the upper side. The portion between these slits 82 forms the hook portion 13. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the length of the hook portion 13 can be increased, and the clip area relative to the clipped portion can be increased.

Other configurations of this embodiment, that is, the thickness and material of the holder substrate 111, are similar to those of the first embodiment.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

As shown in Figures 27 to 29, in the fourth embodiment, the holding portion 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. Except for both sides of the bridge portion 23 in the holding portion 12, the outer periphery of the holding portion 12 is formed in a characteristic uneven shape of a series of semicircles. Contour plating 39 is applied to the uneven outer periphery. As shown in Figures 27 and 31, the contour plating 39 on the front side of the holding portion 12 is formed in an annular shape. As shown in Figures 27 and 28, the contour plating 39 on the front side of the hook portion 13 merges with the decorative plating 40 on both sides of the hook portion 13. In this embodiment, the spring piece 32 is not provided with contour plating 39.

As shown in Figures 29 and 30, the adhesive sheet 33 constituting the adhesive layer is formed in a shape that corresponds to the holding portion 12 excluding the contour plating 39, the cutout portion 31, and the spring piece 32.

In this embodiment, the holding portion 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, so that an adhesive sheet 33 with a large surface area can be used. This allows for a strong hold on a portable item such as a mobile phone 71.

Other configurations of this embodiment, that is, the thickness and material of the holder substrate 111, are similar to those of the first embodiment.
(Example of change)
The above embodiment may be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications may be combined with each other to the extent that there is no technical contradiction.

- In each of the above embodiments, before the mobile phone 71 is held in the holding section 12, the tip of the spring piece 32 is located on the back side of the holding section 12. In contrast, the front edge of the tip of the spring piece 32 is located on the same plane as the front surface of the holding section 12. In this case as well, the tip of the spring piece 32 is located inside the front surface of the holding section 12.

The shape of the holding portion 12 may be changed to a circular, oval, elliptical, or other shape.
The shape of the hook portion 13 may be changed to a circle, an oval, an ellipse, a rectangle, a triangle with one corner pointing downward, etc. If the shape is a rectangle or a triangle, the corner may be rounded.

- In the first and second embodiments, the spring piece 32 is cut out so that the tip of the spring piece 32 faces downwards, but the spring piece 32 can be cut out so that the tip of the spring piece 32 faces upwards, instead. The tip of the spring piece 32 can then be positioned on the back side of the holding portion 12. Even with this configuration, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

The protective layer 42 is made of a colored transparent urethane resin.
The protective layer 42 may be made of a material other than urethane resin, such as a transparent or colored transparent acrylic resin or polyester resin.

- Providing spot-shaped anti-slip devices 36 on the front surface of the holding portion 12.
Instead of the spot-like anti-slip layer 36 on the back surface of the hook portion 13, an anti-slip layer made of a synthetic resin with a high friction coefficient, such as a silicone resin, may be provided on the entire back surface of the hook portion 13.

- Changing the gold plating 60 in at least one of the contour plating 39 and decorative plating 40, 401 to a plating other than gold, such as silver, copper, nickel, chrome, platinum, etc.

The hook portions 13 may be provided at two or three positions on the left and right sides of the holding portion 12. In this way, the clipping force on the portion to be clipped can be increased.
The holder substrate 111 is made of synthetic resin, and the contour plating 39 and the decorative plating 40, 401 are made by non-electrolytic plating.

- By making the space between the installation part 23 and the holding part 12 and the hook part 13 into an arc shape, or by making the installation part 23 itself into an arc-shaped arch, concentrated stress is prevented from forming in the installation part 23 or between the installation part 23 and the holding part 12 and the hook part 13.

-Replace the spot pattern 41 with a light-emitting diode lamp, electroluminescence, or other light-emitting element, and configure it to light up or blink when a call is received on the held mobile phone 71, etc.

- Attach a string or chain to the hook portion 13, and provide a ring or hook at the end of the string or chain to be attached to a belt loop or the like of the trousers 72.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 11 clip holder 12 holding portion 13 hook portion 22 gap 32 spring piece 36 anti-slip portion 39 contour plating 40 decorative plating 56 non-printed portion 81 integrated circuit chip 111 holder substrate 401 decorative plating

Claims (7)

A clip holder in which a hook part is formed by bending an upper end of a holding part for holding a carried object downward, and a gap is formed between the holding part and the hook part,
A spring piece extending in the vertical direction is cut out and formed in the holding portion at a position opposite the hook portion, and the vertical middle portion of the spring piece is curved toward the hook portion to provide a clip spring force between the spring piece and the hook portion, and the tip of the spring piece is positioned inside the front surface of the holding portion and faces downward.This is a clip holder. 2. The clip holder according to claim 1 , wherein an adhesive layer is provided on a rear surface of the holding portion. 3. The clip holder according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a front surface of said holding portion and a rear surface of said hook portion is provided with an anti-slip material at a position opposite to said hook portion. 4. The clip holder according to claim 3, wherein the anti-slip material is a synthetic resin applied in raised dots. 5. The clip holder according to claim 1, wherein a front surface of said hook portion is decorated, and said decoration is covered with a transparent synthetic resin. The clip holder according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the outer periphery of the holding portion and the hook portion is metal plated. A method for manufacturing a clip holder in which a hook portion is formed by bending downward an upper end of a holding portion that holds a carried object, and a gap is formed between the holding portion and the hook portion, comprising:
A method for manufacturing a clip holder in which a spring piece extending in the vertical direction is cut out of the holding portion at a position opposite the hook portion, the vertical middle portion of the spring piece is curved toward the hook portion to provide a clip spring force between the spring piece and the hook portion, and the tip of the spring piece is positioned inside the front surface of the holding portion , the method comprising the steps of: cutting out a holder substrate having the holding portion and the hook portion by etching; printing a film on both the front and back surfaces of the holder substrate, leaving the outer peripheral edge; and then plating the non-printed portion of the outer peripheral edge and the end face of the holder substrate.

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