JP7764053B2 - Tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a tag holder and a tag holder attachment mechanism. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tag holder suitable for use in holding plate-shaped tags such as RFID tags, and a tag holder attachment mechanism suitable for use in attaching the tag holder to a rod-shaped member, such as a frame of a pallet used for transporting goods, such as a mesh pallet.

Conventionally, a known type of pallet used for transporting goods is a mesh pallet, which is a basket-shaped pallet made by combining plate-like members formed from multiple metal vertical and horizontal wires arranged in a grid pattern to form a mesh (network) structure, with the plate-like members forming a box-shaped storage area.

These mesh pallets have a basket-like shape with box-shaped storage compartments, which allows for high storage capacity and excellent visibility of the stored items, making them widely used not only in the logistics industry but also in a variety of other industries such as manufacturing and agricultural products.

Mesh pallets are also known to have the advantage that they are made of foldable mesh-like plate members, which can be folded and stored in a compact state when not in use, and multiple folded pallets can be stacked on top of each other, allowing for efficient storage without requiring large storage spaces, thereby saving space.

Mesh pallets such as those described above are also called mesh boxes or net pallets.

However, no effective management methods have been proposed for mesh pallets to prevent loss, and it has been pointed out that industries that use mesh pallets have a problem in which many mesh pallets go missing.

Meanwhile, in the field of goods transport carts such as basket carts, a management method to prevent loss, etc., involves attaching tags such as RFID tags that store information such as an identification number to each goods transport cart, and then using a reading device (reader) to read the information such as the identification number stored on the tag, thereby preventing the goods transport cart from being lost.

Given this situation, it is being considered to attach tags such as RFID tags to mesh pallets and other items to prevent loss and manage them in the same way as with basket carts and other item transport carts. However, to date, there have been no tag holders that are effective for attaching RFID tags and other tags to mesh pallets and other items, and there has been a strong demand for tag holders that can be attached to mesh pallets and other items.

In addition, the prior art known to the applicant at the time of filing the patent application was as described above, and is not an invention related to an invention publicly known in literature. Therefore, there is no prior art literature information to be described in the specification of this application.

The present invention was made in response to the above-mentioned needs of the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism that can be attached to and detached from an attachment member such as a rod-shaped portion (e.g., a frame) of a pallet, such as a mesh pallet, used for transporting items.

To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the tag holder of the present invention is a tag holder for holding plate-shaped tags, and includes a first holder that is generally U-shaped overall, and a second holder that is positioned opposite the first holder, is open toward the first holder, and is a groove-shaped body with a roughly U-shaped cross section and a roughly trough-shaped cross section.

The tag holder of the present invention can therefore be attached to and detached from a mounting member such as a rod-shaped portion (e.g., a frame) of a pallet, such as a mesh pallet, used for transporting goods, and is more convenient when attached to the mounting member while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength, and is also lightweight and resource-efficient.

Furthermore, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the tag holder attachment mechanism of the present invention is an attachment mechanism for a tag holder that uses the tag holder of the present invention described above, in which the first holder and the second holder described above are arranged opposite each other, and the first holder and the second holder are fastened to an attachment member at one end.

Therefore, the tag holder attachment mechanism of the present invention allows for easy attachment to an attachment member such as a rod-shaped part.

That is, the tag holder according to the present invention is a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag, and comprises a first holder having a generally U-shaped overall configuration, and a second holder disposed opposite the first holder and having a groove-like body with a generally U-shaped cross section that opens toward the first holder. The first holder comprises a plate-shaped first base, a first support arm disposed extending from one end of the first base, a first attachment portion disposed at the end of the first support arm opposite the one end, a second support arm disposed extending from the other end of the first base, a second attachment portion disposed at the end of the second support arm opposite the other end, a first engagement protrusion formed on the first base, a first tag insertion hole formed on the first engagement protrusion, and a tag insertion hole formed on the first base at a predetermined distance from the first engagement protrusion. the second holder has a second engaging protrusion formed on the second base and a second tag insertion hole formed on the second engaging protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole; a second base that is a groove-shaped body with a generally U-shaped cross section and a generally trough-shaped cross section; a third engaging protrusion formed on one end of the second base facing the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion and positionable between the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion; a third tag insertion hole formed on the third engaging protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole; a third mounting portion positioned opposite the first mounting portion at the other end of the second base; and a fourth mounting portion positioned opposite the second mounting portion at the other end of the second base, and configured to fasten the first mounting portion to the third mounting portion and fasten the second mounting portion to the fourth mounting portion.

The tag holder according to the present invention is the same as the tag holder according to the present invention described above, except that a fastener fastens the first and third mounting portions, and fastens the second and fourth mounting portions.

Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the same as the tag holder according to the present invention described above, except that the fastener is a bolt and nut or a cable tie.

Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first attachment portion has a first band portion extending toward the third attachment portion, the third attachment portion has a first band portion attachment hole through which the first band portion can be inserted and engaged, and the second attachment portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth attachment portion, and the fourth attachment portion has a second band portion attachment hole through which the second band portion can be inserted and engaged.

Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the tag holder according to the present invention described above, wherein the first band portion has a first protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, the second band portion has a second protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape, the first band portion mounting hole has a first locking protrusion that locks the first protrusion, the second band portion mounting hole has a second locking protrusion that locks the second protrusion, and the first locking protrusion is an upper locking protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion mounting hole. The second engaging protrusion engages with the first protrusion, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out of the first band portion mounting hole, and the second engaging protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out of the second band portion mounting hole.

Furthermore, the tag holder according to the present invention is the same as the tag holder according to the present invention described above, except that the first holder and the second holder are formed from synthetic resin.

The tag holder attachment mechanism of the present invention is an attachment mechanism for a tag holder using the tag holder of the present invention, in which the third engagement protrusion of the second holder is disposed between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion of the first holder, the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole, and the third tag insertion hole are communicated with each other to insert a tag, the first attachment portion and the third attachment portion are fastened together with the attachment member sandwiched therebetween, and the second attachment portion and the fourth attachment portion are fastened together with the attachment member sandwiched therebetween.

As configured as described above, the present invention has the excellent effect of providing a tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism that can be attached to and detached from an attachment member such as a rod-shaped portion (e.g., a frame) of a pallet used for transporting items, such as a mesh pallet.

1(a) and 1(b) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Fig. 1(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the entire tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 1(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention as seen from arrow A in Fig. 1(a). FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 3(a) to 3(f) are six-view diagrams of a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen from arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 3(a) is a front view, Figure 3(b) is a rear view, Figure 3(c) is a left side view, Figure 3(d) is a right side view, Figure 3(e) is a plan view, and Figure 3(f) is a bottom view. Figures 4(a) to 4(f) are six-view diagrams of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen in the direction of arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 4(a) is a front view, Figure 4(b) is a rear view, Figure 4(c) is a left side view, Figure 4(d) is a right side view, Figure 4(e) is a plan view, and Figure 4(f) is a bottom view. Figures 5(a) to 5(c) are explanatory cross-sectional views of Figure 4(e). More specifically, Figure 5(a) is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along line A-A, Figure 5(b) is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along line B-B, and Figure 5(c) is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along line C-C. Figures 6(a) to 6(f) are six-view diagrams of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front as seen in the direction of arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 6(a) is a front view, Figure 6(b) is a rear view, Figure 6(c) is a left side view, Figure 6(d) is a right side view, Figure 6(e) is a plan view, and Figure 6(f) is a bottom view. Figures 7(a) to 7(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 6(e). More specifically, Figure 7(a) is an explanatory diagram of the D-D cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(b) is an explanatory diagram of the E-E cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(c) is an explanatory diagram of the F-F cross-sectional structure, and Figure 7(d) is an explanatory diagram of the G-G cross-sectional structure. FIG. 8 is an explanatory overall perspective view of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the tag holder is attached to a mesh pallet. 9(a) to 9(e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a procedure for attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet. 10(a) and 10(b) are enlarged perspective explanatory diagrams of the essential parts of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the tag holder is attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 10(a) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow C in Fig. 8, and Fig. 10(b) is an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow D in Fig. 8. 11(a) to 11(c) are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the main parts of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Fig. 11(a) is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the main parts from the front as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), Fig. 11(b) is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the main parts from the top as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a), and Fig. 11(c) is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the main parts from the bottom as seen from the arrow E in Fig. 10(a). Figures 12(a) to 12(d) are explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 11(b). More specifically, Figure 12(a) is an explanatory diagram of the H-H cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(b) is an explanatory diagram of the I-I cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(c) is an explanatory diagram of the J-J cross-sectional structure, and Figure 12(d) is an explanatory diagram of the K-K cross-sectional structure. Figures 13(a) to 13(c) are explanatory perspective views showing a state in which a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention is fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 13(a) is an explanatory perspective view of a single mesh pallet, Figure 13(b) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Figure 13(c) is an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in directions that are alternately perpendicular to each other. FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a main part of a mesh pallet having tag holders fixed thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention, the mesh pallet being transported by a forklift. FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating another example of a method for fastening the first holder and the second holder that constitute the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figures 16(a) to 16(c) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, Figure 16(a) is an explanatory perspective view of the overall configuration of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) is an explanatory perspective view of the LL cross section, and Figure 16(c) is an explanatory perspective view of the enlarged cross section of region M.

Below, an example of an embodiment of a tag holder and tag holder mounting mechanism according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following explanation, for the sake of convenience, the upward direction of the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the upward side, the downward direction of the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the downward side, the left direction of the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the left side, the right direction of the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the right side, the direction rising perpendicular to the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the forward side, and the direction falling perpendicular to the paper in Figure 3(a) will be referred to as the rearward side (Figure 1(a) will also be referenced).

Furthermore, the directions described above are merely defined for the convenience of explanation, and of course do not limit the installation manner of the tag holder and tag holder attachment mechanism according to the present invention, nor do they limit the present invention in any way.

(I) Description of the tag holder configuration according to an example embodiment of the present invention

FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) show explanatory perspective views of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, FIG. 1(a) shows an explanatory perspective view of the overall structure of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of the tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from arrow A in FIG. 1(a).

Figure 2 also shows an exploded perspective view of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Furthermore, Figures 3(a) through 3(f) show six views of a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, with the view from the front as seen in the direction of arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 3(a) shows a front view, Figure 3(b) shows a rear view, Figure 3(c) shows a left side view, Figure 3(d) shows a right side view, Figure 3(e) shows a plan view, and Figure 3(f) shows a bottom view.

Furthermore, Figures 4(a) through 4(f) show six views of a first holder constituting a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, with the view from the front as seen in the direction of arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 4(a) shows a front view, Figure 4(b) shows a rear view, Figure 4(c) shows a left side view, Figure 4(d) shows a right side view, Figure 4(e) shows a plan view, and Figure 4(f) shows a bottom view.

Furthermore, Figures 5(a) to 5(c) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 4(e). More specifically, Figure 5(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the A-A cross-sectional structure, Figure 5(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the B-B cross-sectional structure, and Figure 5(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the C-C cross-sectional structure.

Furthermore, Figures 6(a) through 6(f) show six views of a second holder constituting a tag holder according to an example embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from the front as seen in the direction of arrow B in Figure 1(a). More specifically, Figure 6(a) shows a front view, Figure 6(b) shows a rear view, Figure 6(c) shows a left side view, Figure 6(d) shows a right side view, Figure 6(e) shows a plan view, and Figure 6(f) shows a bottom view.

Furthermore, Figures 7(a) to 7(d) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 6(e). More specifically, Figure 7(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the D-D cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the E-E cross-sectional structure, Figure 7(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the F-F cross-sectional structure, and Figure 7(d) shows an explanatory diagram of the G-G cross-sectional structure.

Here, the tag holder 10 is composed of a first holder 12 that has a roughly U-shaped overall configuration, and a second holder 14 that is positioned opposite the first holder 12, is open toward the first holder 12, and is a groove-shaped body with a roughly U-shaped cross section that resembles a trough.

By configuring the first holder 12 and second holder 14 as described above, the tag holder 10 can be attached to a workpiece such as a mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8) with improved ease of use, while ensuring the necessary and sufficient strength, and also contributing to weight reduction and resource conservation.

The first holder 12 is formed entirely, for example, by injection molding using synthetic resin. Similarly, the second holder 14 is also formed entirely, for example, by injection molding using synthetic resin.

More specifically, it is preferable to use a plastic resin that is durable, impact-resistant, and elastically deformable as the material for the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. For example, a material with excellent durability and impact resistance can be obtained by blending a small amount of additive (e.g., metallocene resin) with general-purpose polypropylene resin. Using general-purpose polypropylene resin in this way can reduce the manufacturing costs of producing the tag holder 10.

Furthermore, when the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are formed by injection molding using synthetic resin, manufacturing costs can be further reduced by configuring the mold so that the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 can be produced as a set using a single mold.

Next, we will explain in detail the first holder 12 that constitutes the tag holder 10. The first holder 12 has a plate-shaped first base 122 that extends in the left-right direction. A left support arm 124L and a right support arm 124R extend from the left and right ends of this first base 122, respectively, in a direction approximately perpendicular to the first base 122 and are arranged so as to be approximately horizontal in the up-down direction.

More specifically, a plate-shaped left support arm 124L is provided at the left end 122L of the first base 122, extending rearward from the left end 122L. A plate-shaped first left mounting portion 126L is provided at the left rear end 124La, which is the end of the left support arm 124L opposite the left end 122L, so as to be positioned lower than the left support arm 124L. A first left mounting hole 126La is drilled through the first left mounting portion 126L in the vertical direction.

Similarly, a plate-shaped right support arm 124R is provided at the right end 122R of the first base 122, extending rearward from the right end 122R. A plate-shaped first right mounting portion 126R is provided at the right rear end 124Ra, which is the end of the right support arm 124R opposite the right end 122R, so as to be positioned lower than the right support arm 124R. A first right mounting hole 126Ra is drilled through the right mounting portion 126R in the vertical direction.

On the other hand, a left-side engagement protrusion 128L is formed on the front side of the left-side end 122L of the first base 122, protruding downward from the left-side end 122L. This left-side engagement protrusion 128L is formed with a left-side tag insertion hole 128La, which is a through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-shaped tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see Figure 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

Similarly, a right-side engagement protrusion 128R is formed on the front side of the right-side end 122R of the first base 122, protruding downward from the right-side end 122R. This right-side engagement protrusion 128R is formed with a right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, which is a long, through-hole with a substantially elliptical opening into which a plate-shaped tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see Figure 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

Here, the left-side engaging protrusion 128L and the right-side engaging protrusion 128R are spaced apart by a predetermined distance 122-L, which is the narrowest distance in the left-right direction (see Figure 4(a)). By providing this distance 122-L, a space X (see Figure 2) is formed between the left-side engaging protrusion 128L and the right-side engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12.

Regarding the left-right dimensions of the left engaging protrusion 128L and the right engaging protrusion 128R, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the left engaging protrusion 128L is defined as "128L-L" and the longest length in the left-right direction of the right engaging protrusion 128R is defined as "128R-L," then, as in this embodiment, the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be approximately the same, or the dimensions of 128L-L and 128R-L may be different.

The left tag insertion hole 128La and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra are arranged so that their major axes, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, are aligned in the vertical direction and communicate with each other.

Note that reference numeral 130 denotes a hollowed-out portion, which allows for weight reduction and resource conservation of the first holder 12 that constitutes the tag holder 10.

Next, we will explain in detail the second holder 14 that constitutes the tag holder 10. The second holder 14 has a second base 142 that is a groove-shaped body that is open on the upper side and has a roughly U-shaped cross section and is roughly trough-shaped.

A plate-shaped second left mounting portion 144L is disposed on the left rear end portion 142L of the second base portion 142, positioned above the bottom portion 142B, which is the lowest part of the second base portion 142. A second left mounting hole 144La is drilled through this second left mounting portion 144L in the vertical direction.

Here, the second left-side mounting portion 144L is positioned to face the first left-side mounting portion 126L, and the second left-side mounting hole 144La is positioned to communicate with the first left-side mounting hole 126La in the vertical direction.

Similarly, a plate-shaped second right mounting portion 144R is disposed on the right rear end portion 142R of the second base portion 142, positioned above the bottom portion 142B, which is the lowest part of the second base portion 142. A second right mounting hole 144Ra is drilled through this second right mounting portion 144R in the vertical direction.

Here, the second right-side mounting portion 144R is positioned opposite the first right-side mounting portion 126R, and the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra is positioned so as to communicate with the first right-side mounting hole 126Ra in the vertical direction.

Meanwhile, a central engagement protrusion 146C is formed in the approximate center in the left-right direction of the front rising wall portion 142F on the side of the second base portion 142 facing the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R, protruding upward from the wall portion 142F. This central engagement protrusion 146C is formed with a central tag insertion hole 146Ca, which is a through-hole with a roughly oval opening into which a plate-like tag 100 such as an RFID tag (see Figure 9(a), etc.) can be inserted.

Here, if the longest length in the left-right direction of the central engagement protrusion 146C is "146C-L" (see Figure 6(a)), 146C-L is a length equal to or less than the spacing 122-L, which allows the central engagement protrusion 146C to be inserted into space X and positioned so that it engages between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R.

The dimensions of 128-L, 128R-L, and 146C-L may be set to approximately the same dimensions as in this embodiment, or may be set to different dimensions, or there may be a mixture of approximately the same dimensions and different dimensions.

The central tag insertion hole 146Ca is positioned so that its major axis, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the hole diameter, is aligned with the vertical direction.

Note that reference numeral 148 denotes a lightening portion similar to lightening portion 130. Reference numeral 150 denotes a lightening portion in the bottom portion 142B where a reinforcing rib 152 is removed. These lightening portions 148 and 150 enable the second holder 14 that constitutes the tag holder 10 to be made lighter and more resource-efficient.

Here, the tag holder 10 having the first holder 12 and second holder 14 with the above-described configuration can be positioned by inserting the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 from below into the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, and when the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra are connected so that the tag 100 can be inserted therethrough, and the left-side engagement protrusion 146C of the first holder 12 The dimensions of each part are set so that, with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first left-side mounting hole 126La and the second left-side mounting hole 144La are in communication so that the left-side bolt 200L (see FIG. 9(e) etc.) can be inserted therethrough, and with the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the first right-side mounting hole 126Ra and the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra are in communication so that the right-side bolt 200R (see FIG. 9(e) etc.) can be inserted therethrough.

Furthermore, in relation to the tag 100, the dimensions of the tag holder 10 are set as described below.

Here, the longest length of tag 100 in the left-right direction is defined as "TL", the greatest height of tag 100 in the up-down direction is defined as "TH", and the widest width of tag 100 in the front-to-back direction is defined as "TW" (see Figure 9(d)).

On the other hand, in a tag holder 10 in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the length in the left-right direction between the first left end surface 128Lb of the left engagement protrusion 128L of the first holder 12 and the first right end surface 128Rb of the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 is defined as "SL" (see Figure 3(a)).

Furthermore, the lowest height in the up-down direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is defined as "LH," and the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the left tag insertion hole 128La is defined as "LW" (see Figure 4(c)). Similarly, the lowest height in the up-down direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is defined as "RH," and the narrowest width in the front-to-back direction of the right tag insertion hole 128Ra is defined as "RW" (see Figure 4(d)).

The minimum height of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the vertical direction is defined as "CH," and the minimum width of the central tag insertion hole 146Ca in the front-to-rear direction is defined as "CW" (see Figure 6(c)).

In the tag holder 10, SL is dimensioned to be longer than TL. LH, RH, and CH are dimensioned to be taller than TH. LW, RW, and CW are dimensioned to be wider than TW.

Next, in relation to the mounting location where the tag holder 10 is attached, the dimensions of the tag holder 10 are set as described below.

In the following explanation, in order to avoid complicating the explanation and to facilitate understanding of the present invention, we will assume that the attachment member to which the tag holder 10 is attached is the frame 302 (see Figure 8), which is the rod-shaped portion of the mesh pallet 300 (see Figure 8), which will be described later.

Here, the maximum height of frame 302 in the vertical direction is defined as "FH", and the maximum width of frame 302 in the front-to-rear direction is defined as "FW" (see Figure 9(b)).

On the other hand, in a tag holder 10 in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the left support arm lower surface 124Lc, which is the lower surface of the left support arm 124L, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SLH" (see Figure 3(c)). Furthermore, in a tag holder 10 in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the lowest height in the vertical direction between the right support arm lower surface 124Rc, which is the lower surface of the right support arm 124R, and the rib upper surface 152a, which is the upper surface of the rib 152 formed on the bottom 142B, is defined as "SRH" (see Figure 3(c)).

Next, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left-side engagement protrusion 128L and the right-side engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the fore-and-aft direction of the approximately flat portion between the left-side first step 124Ld protruding downward on the first base 122 side of the left-side support arm 124L and the left-side second step 124Le protruding downward on the first left-side mounting portion 126L side of the left-side support arm 124L is defined as "SLAW" (see Figure 3(c)). In addition, in a tag holder 10 in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the left first joining region 142CL with the wall portion 142F on the left side of the bottom 142B and the left second joining region 142DL with the left rear end portion 142L of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

Furthermore, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the fore-and-aft direction of the approximately flat portion between the right first step 124Rd protruding downward on the first base 122 side of the right support arm 124R and the right second step 124Re protruding downward on the first right mounting portion 126R side of the right support arm 124R is defined as "SRAW" (see Figure 3(d)). Furthermore, in the tag holder 10 in a state in which the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12, the narrowest width in the front-to-rear direction of the approximately flat portion between the right first joining region 142CR with the wall portion 142F on the right side of the bottom 142B and the right second joining region 142DR with the right rear end portion 142R of the bottom 142B is defined as "SLBW" (see Figure 3(c)).

In the tag holder 10, the dimensions of SLH and SRH are set so that their height is equal to or greater than FH. Furthermore, the dimensions of SLAW, SLBW, SRAW, and SRBW are set so that their width is equal to or greater than FW.

(II) Description of the tag holder attachment mechanism according to an example embodiment of the present invention

Figure 8 shows an overall perspective view of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet.

In addition, Figures 9(a) to 9(e) show transition diagrams illustrating an example of the procedure for attaching a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention to a mesh pallet.

Furthermore, Figures 10(a) and 10(b) show enlarged perspective explanatory diagrams of the essential parts of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 10(a) shows an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow C in Figure 8, and Figure 10(b) shows an enlarged perspective explanatory diagram of the essential parts as viewed from the direction of arrow D in Figure 8.

Furthermore, Figures 11(a) to 11(c) show explanatory diagrams of the essential configuration of a tag holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which it is fixed to a mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 11(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the front, as seen from the arrow E in Figure 10(a), Figure 11(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the top, as seen from the arrow E in Figure 10(a), and Figure 11(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the essential configuration from the bottom, as seen from the arrow E in Figure 10(a).

Furthermore, Figures 12(a) to 12(d) show explanatory diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 11(b). More specifically, Figure 12(a) shows an explanatory diagram of the H-H cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(b) shows an explanatory diagram of the I-I cross-sectional structure, Figure 12(c) shows an explanatory diagram of the J-J cross-sectional structure, and Figure 12(d) shows an explanatory diagram of the K-K cross-sectional structure.

In addition, Figures 13(a) to 13(c) show explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to one embodiment of the present invention fixed to a folded mesh pallet. More specifically, Figure 13(a) shows an explanatory perspective view of a single mesh pallet, Figure 13(b) shows an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of the mesh pallets facing in the same direction, and Figure 13(c) shows an explanatory perspective view of three mesh pallets stacked with the longitudinal directions of adjacent mesh pallets facing in alternating orthogonal directions.

Figure 14 also shows an explanatory perspective view of the essential parts of a mesh pallet with a tag holder fixed thereto according to an embodiment of the present invention being transported by a forklift.

With the above configuration, we will now explain the process of attaching the tag holder 10 of the present invention to the mesh pallet 300.

When attaching the tag holder 10 to the mesh pallet 300, it is attached to, for example, the frame 302, which is located at the bottom of the mesh pallet 300 and forms the roughly rectangular bottom framework. The frame 302, which is the attachment member, is generally formed from a metal U-shaped plate member with a roughly U-shaped cross section that opens upward (see Figure 9(a) etc.) or a square pipe. The tag holder 10 is fixed to one location on the frame 302, for example, at a desired location in an area that forms one of the sides of the rectangle on the frame 302, such as approximately the center (see Figure 8).

Here, reference numeral 304 denotes metal vertical and horizontal wires that are arranged in a lattice pattern to form a mesh-like (net-like) plate-like member (see Figure 8). In the following explanation, to avoid complicating the explanation and to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the vertical and horizontal wires designated by reference numeral 304 will be collectively referred to simply as "wires 304."

More specifically, the first holder 12 is placed above the frame 302, and the second holder 14 is placed below the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(a)). The rib upper surface 152a of the bottom 142B of the second holder 12 is then placed in close contact with the underside 302a of the frame 302 (see FIG. 9(b)). Furthermore, the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302 so that the central engagement protrusion 146C of the second holder 14 is positioned in the space X between the left engagement protrusion 128L and the right engagement protrusion 128R of the first holder 12. The first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are then joined to form the tag holder 10 (see FIG. 9(c)).

Here, if the shortest length in the left-right direction between the left support arm 124L and the right support arm 124R of the first holder 12 is defined as "AL" (see Figure 4(a)), AL is set so that when the first holder 12 is attached to the second holder 14 from above the frame 302, as shown in Figure 9(c), the wire 304 does not overlap with the left support arm 124L or the right support arm 124R in the vertical direction.

Next, the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La or the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(d). Note that Figure 9(d) shows the case where the tag 100 is inserted into the tag holder 10 through the left tag insertion hole 128La). The tag 100 is then placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra (see Figure 9(e)).

When inserting the tag 100 into the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra, if the tag holder 10 is elastically deformed, this elastic deformation can be utilized to enable smooth insertion.

Furthermore, when inserting the tag 100 into the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra, the internal dimensions of the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra can be aligned to ensure smooth insertion.

After placing the tag 100 in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra as described above, the left bolt 200L is inserted from above through the first left mounting hole 126La and the second left mounting hole 144La, and the left nut 202L is screwed onto the left bolt 200L to fasten the left support arm 124L to the left rear end portion 142L. The right bolt 200R is inserted from above through the first right mounting hole 126Ra and the second right mounting hole 144Ra, and the right nut 202R is screwed onto the right bolt 200R to fasten the right support arm 124R to the right rear end portion 142R (see Figure 9(e)).

In this way, by using the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R as fasteners to clamp the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10, a moment A is generated in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra located at the front end of the tag holder 10, biasing them upward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum, while a moment B is generated in the central tag insertion hole 146C located at the front end of the tag holder 10, biasing them downward with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as a fulcrum (see Figures 10(a) and (b)). As a result, the tags 100 placed in the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right tag insertion hole 128Ra are sandwiched between the left tag insertion hole 128La, the right tag insertion hole 128Ra, and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, preventing them from jumping out of the left tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, or the right tag insertion hole 128Ra.

In other words, when the left-side nut 202L is screwed onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is screwed onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, the first holder 12 and second holder 14 are clamped and fastened together at the rear end of the tag holder 10. As a reaction force to this tightening force, forces (moments A and B) act in directions that pull the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra, and the central tag insertion hole 146Ca apart, with the rear end of the tag holder 10 as the rotation center. This secures the tag holder 10 so that the tags 100 are held in the left-side tag insertion hole 128La, the central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and the right-side tag insertion hole 128Ra.

In other words, by tightening the left bolt 200L and left nut 202L and the right bolt 200R and right nut 202R, repulsive forces act in opposing directions between the left engaging protrusion 128L and right engaging protrusion 128R of the first holder 12 and the central engaging protrusion 146C of the second holder 14, completely securing the tag 100 within the left tag insertion hole 128La, central tag insertion hole 146Ca, and right tag insertion hole 128Ra.

The left bolt 200L, left nut 202L, right bolt 200R, and right nut 202R may be made of stainless steel, for example, to prevent rust from occurring over time.

In addition, to prevent the left-side nut 202L and the right-side nut 202R from loosening, adhesive can be applied to the left-side nut 202L or left-side nut 202L, or adhesive can be applied to the right-side nut 202R or right-side nut 202R, allowing the adhesive strength to be adjusted in stages, from a simple adhesion that can be removed with a weak force to a complete adhesion that cannot be removed without destruction.

Generally, the mesh pallet 300 allows a mesh-like (net-like) plate-like member to be folded onto the frame 302, as shown in Figure 13(a). When the plate-like member is folded onto the frame 302, a gap is formed between the frame 302 and the folded plate-like member. The tag holder 10 is positioned in this gap, so it does not become an obstacle when folding the plate-like member.

In addition, mesh pallets 300 with their plate-like members folded can be stacked as shown in Figures 13(b) and 13(c). Gaps are formed between stacked mesh pallets 300, and the tag holders 10 are positioned in these gaps, so the tag holders 10 do not become an obstacle when stacking the mesh pallets 300.

Furthermore, mesh pallets 300 are generally transported using a forklift. When a mesh pallet 300 equipped with a tag holder 10 is transported using a forklift, the tag holder 10 is positioned between a pair of forklift claws 400 as shown in FIG. 14 (only one of the forklift claws is shown in FIG. 14 to improve visibility), so the tag holder 10 does not become an obstacle when using the forklift.

(III) Effects of the tag holder and tag holder mounting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention

As described above, the tag holder 10 and its attachment mechanism allow the tag holder 10 to be easily attached and detached to frames such as pallets used for transporting goods, such as mesh pallets.

In addition, the tag holder 10 can be attached to the outer periphery of the frame of an existing mesh pallet, making it easy to attach to all mesh pallets, regardless of manufacturer.

Furthermore, when using an RFID tag as tag 100, the distance from the mesh pallet frame to the IC chip built into the RFID tag can be set to a certain amount (e.g., approximately 10 mm or more), allowing the use of so-called non-metallic chips and reducing the cost of the RFID tag.

When using RFID tags as tags 100, for example, a reading device (reader) may be fixedly installed in a predetermined reading area, and the mesh pallet with the tag holder 10 attached may be passed through the reading area to read the information on the IC chip. Alternatively, a handheld reading device (reader) may be used to read the information on the IC chip individually for each mesh pallet with a tag holder 10 attached.

(IV) Description of Other Embodiments and Modifications

The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention can be embodied in various other forms. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be modified as shown in (IV-1) to (IV-6) below.

(IV-1) In the above embodiment, the left-side nut 202L is threaded onto the left-side bolt 200L and tightened, and the right-side nut 202R is threaded onto the right-side bolt 200R and tightened, thereby clamping and fixing the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10. However, the method for fastening the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a cable tie 500 may be used as a fastener instead of the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R.

The cable tie 500 is made of a metal such as steel, stainless steel, or aluminum alloy, or a resin, and is composed of a strip-shaped band portion 502 and a tubular buckle portion 504 attached to one longitudinal end of the band portion 502. A locking protrusion (not shown) is disposed within the buckle portion 504. This locking protrusion fits into a protrusion formed in a roughly sawtooth shape on the wide surface of the band portion 12 inserted into the buckle portion 504, allowing the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 to be inserted into the buckle portion 504 to form a loop, but preventing the other longitudinal end of the band portion 502 from being pulled out of the buckle portion 504.

Note that the configuration of the cable tie 500 described above is merely an example, and cable ties with different configurations may also be used.

Furthermore, although not shown in the figures, fasteners such as string, rope, or wire may be used instead of the cable tie 500.

Instead of using the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R as fasteners, the manufacturing costs of the tag holder 10 can be reduced by using fasteners such as these cable ties 500, string, rope, or wire.

(IV-2) In the above embodiment, the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R were used as fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and second holder 14 to clamp and secure the first holder 12 and second holder 14 at the rear end of the tag holder 10. However, this is not necessarily limited to this, and the first holder 12 and second holder 14 may also be fastened so as to clamp and secure them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and second holder 14.

Figures 16(a), 16(b), and 16(c) are explanatory perspective views of a tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which the first holder 12 and the second holder 14 are fastened by clamping them at the rear end of the tag holder 10 without using fasteners separate from the first holder 12 and the second holder 14. More specifically, Figure 16(a) shows an explanatory overall perspective view of the tag holder according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 16(b) shows an explanatory L-L cross-sectional perspective view, and Figure 16(c) shows an explanatory enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of the M region.

In Figures 16(a), (b), and (c), components that are the same as or equivalent to the components of the tag holder 10 described with reference to Figures 1 to 15 are indicated using the same reference numerals as those used in Figures 1 to 15, and detailed descriptions of these components will be omitted where appropriate.

Comparing the tag holder 110 shown in Figures 16(a), (b), and (c) with the tag holder 10, the only difference between the two is the configuration at the rear end; there are no other differences in the configuration.

Specifically, in the tag holder 110, the first left-side mounting portion 126L does not have a first left-side mounting hole 126La drilled therein, and instead has a left-side band portion 112L integrally formed therewith, extending downward in the vertical direction from the first left-side mounting portion undersurface 126Lb of the first left-side mounting portion 126L toward the second left-side mounting portion 144L.

On the other hand, the second left-side mounting portion 144L of the tag holder 110 has a left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, which penetrates vertically and allows the left-side band portion 112L to be inserted, instead of the second left-side mounting hole 144La.

Similarly, in the tag holder 110, the first right-side mounting portion 126R does not have a first right-side mounting hole 126Ra drilled therein, and instead has a right-side band portion 112R integrally formed therewith, extending downward in the vertical direction from the first right-side mounting portion undersurface 126Rb of the first right-side mounting portion 126R toward the second right-side mounting portion 144R.

On the other hand, the second right-side mounting portion 144R of the tag holder 110 has a right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, which penetrates vertically and allows the right-side band portion 112R to be inserted, instead of the second right-side mounting hole 144Ra.

Furthermore, a left-side protrusion 112La formed in a roughly sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the left-side band portion 112L, and similarly, a right-side protrusion 112Ra formed in a roughly sawtooth shape is formed on the wide surface of the right-side band portion 112R.

Furthermore, a left-side locking protrusion (not shown) that locks onto the left-side protrusion 112La is disposed in the left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, and similarly, a right-side locking protrusion 144Rc that locks onto the right-side protrusion 112Ra is disposed in the right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb.

Note that the left-side locking protrusion is not shown in the figure, but it has the same configuration as the right-side locking protrusion 144Rc.

Here, the left-side locking protrusion engages with the left-side protrusion 112La formed on the left-side band portion 112L inserted through the left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, allowing the left-side band portion 112L to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., allowing the left-side band portion 112L to be pushed (moved) into the left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb, but preventing the left-side band portion 112L from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., preventing the left-side band portion 112L from being pulled out of the left-side band portion mounting hole 144Lb.

Similarly, the right-side locking protrusion 144Rc engages with the right-side protrusion 112Ra formed on the right-side band portion 112R inserted through the right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, allowing the right-side band portion 112R to be pushed (moved) downward, i.e., allowing the right-side band portion 112R to be pushed (moved) into the right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb, but preventing the right-side band portion 112R from being pulled (moved) upward, i.e., preventing the right-side band portion 112R from being pulled out of the right-side band portion mounting hole 144Rb.

Instead of using the left-side bolt 200L and left-side nut 202L and the right-side bolt 200R and right-side nut 202R, which are separate fasteners from the tag holder 10, by configuring it as in tag holder 110, the manufacturing costs of tag holder 110 can be reduced.

(IV-3) The number of engaging protrusions (left engaging protrusion 128L, right engaging protrusion 128R, central engaging protrusion 146C) shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, and a total of three or more engaging protrusions may be provided. In other words, as long as the engaging protrusions arranged on the second holder 14 are configured to be sandwiched between the engaging protrusions arranged on the first holder 12, the number of engaging protrusions can be selected appropriately depending on the design.

(IV-4) In the above-described embodiment, the head shape of the left-side bolt 200L and the right-side bolt 200R may be shaped so that they can be tightened using a hexagonal wrench, in addition to having a cross-shaped groove as shown in Figure 9(e) and other figures.

Furthermore, the left-side nut 202L and the right-side nut 202R are not limited to the hexagonal nuts shown in Figure 9(e) and the like, and may be something like a wing nut.

(IV-5) In the above-described embodiment, an RFID tag was used as an example of the tag 100 held by the tag holder 10, but this is of course not limited to this. The tag holder 10 of the present invention can also be applied to tags other than RFID tags as long as they have a plate-like shape.

(IV-6) Of course, the above-described embodiment and the various other embodiments and modifications shown in (IV-1) to (IV-5) above may be combined as appropriate.

The present invention can be used to attach tags to pallets used for transporting goods, such as mesh pallets.

10 Tag holder 12 First holder 14 Second holder 100 Tag 110 Tag holder 112L Left side band part (first band part)
112La Left side protrusion (first protrusion)
112R Right side band part (second band part)
112Ra Right side protrusion (second protrusion)
122 First base portion 122L Left side end portion (one end portion)
122R Right side end (other end)
124L Left side support arm (first support arm)
124La Left rear end 124R Right support arm (second support arm)
124Ra Right side rear end part 126L First left side mounting part (first mounting part)
126La First left side mounting hole 126Lb First left side mounting bottom surface 126R First right side mounting part (second mounting part)
126Ra First right side mounting hole 126Rb First right side mounting bottom surface 128L Left side engagement protrusion (first engagement protrusion)
128La Left tag insertion hole (first tag insertion hole)
128R Right side engagement protrusion (second engagement protrusion)
128Ra Right tag insertion hole (second tag insertion hole)
130 Lightening part 142 Second base 142B Bottom 142F Wall 142L Left side rear end 144L Second left side attachment part (third attachment part)
144La Second left side mounting hole 144Lb Left side band portion mounting hole (first band portion mounting hole)
142R Right side rear end part 144R 2nd right side attachment part (4th attachment part)
144Ra Second right side mounting hole 144Rb Right side band part mounting hole (second band part mounting hole)
144Rc Right side locking protrusion (second locking protrusion)
146C Central engagement protrusion (third engagement protrusion)
146Ca Central tag insertion hole (third tag insertion hole)
148 Lightening part 150 Lightening part 152 Rib 200L Left side bolt (fastener)
200R Right side bolt (fastener)
202L Left side nut (fastener)
202R Right side nut (fastener)
300 Mesh pallet 302 Frame (attached member)
304 Wire rod (vertical wire rod, horizontal wire rod)
400 Forklift claw 500 Cable tie (fastener)
502 Band part 504 Buckle part

Claims (7)

In a tag holder for holding a plate-shaped tag,
a first holder having a generally U-shaped overall shape;
a second holder that is disposed opposite the first holder, that opens toward the first holder, and that is a groove-shaped body having a generally trough-shaped cross section with a generally U-shaped cross section;
The first holder is
a plate-shaped first base;
a first support arm portion disposed so as to extend from one end of the first base portion;
a first attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the first support arm portion opposite to the one end portion;
a second support arm portion disposed so as to extend from the other end of the first base portion;
a second attachment portion disposed at an end portion of the second support arm portion opposite to the other end portion;
a first engaging protrusion formed on the first base;
a first tag insertion hole formed in the first engagement protrusion;
a second engaging protrusion formed on the first base at a predetermined interval from the first engaging protrusion;
a second tag insertion hole formed in the second engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole;
The second holder is
a second base portion which is a groove-shaped body having a generally gutter-shaped cross section with a generally U-shaped cross section;
a third engagement protrusion formed at one end of the second base portion on a side facing the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion, and capable of being disposed between the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion;
a third tag insertion hole formed in the third engagement protrusion and communicating with the first tag insertion hole and the second tag insertion hole;
a third mounting portion disposed opposite the first mounting portion at the other end of the second base portion;
a fourth mounting portion disposed opposite the second mounting portion on the other end side of the second base portion,
A tag holder characterized in that the first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together. The tag holder according to claim 1,
A tag holder characterized in that a fastener fastens the first mounting portion to the third mounting portion and fastens the second mounting portion to the fourth mounting portion. The tag holder according to claim 2,
The tag holder is characterized in that the fastener is a bolt and nut or a cable tie. The tag holder according to claim 1,
the first mounting portion has a first band portion extending toward the third mounting portion,
the third mounting portion has a first band portion mounting hole through which the first band portion can be inserted and engaged with;
the second mounting portion has a second band portion extending toward the fourth mounting portion,
The tag holder, wherein the fourth attachment portion has a second band attachment hole through which the second band portion can be inserted and engaged with and fastened. The tag holder according to claim 4,
The first band portion includes a first protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape,
the second band portion includes a second protrusion formed in a generally sawtooth shape,
the first band portion mounting hole includes a first locking protrusion that locks the first protrusion,
the second band portion mounting hole includes a second locking protrusion that locks the second protrusion,
the first locking protrusion engages with the first protrusion formed on the first band portion inserted into the first band portion mounting hole, allowing the first band portion to be pushed into the first band portion mounting hole but preventing the first band portion from being pulled out of the first band portion mounting hole;
The second locking protrusion engages with the second protrusion formed on the second band portion inserted into the second band portion mounting hole, allowing the second band portion to be pushed into the second band portion mounting hole but preventing the second band portion from being pulled out of the second band portion mounting hole. 6. The tag holder according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,
The tag holder is characterized in that the first holder and the second holder are made of synthetic resin. A tag holder mounting mechanism using the tag holder according to claim 1,
the third engaging protrusion of the second holder is disposed between the first engaging protrusion and the second engaging protrusion of the first holder;
a tag is inserted by communicating the first tag insertion hole, the second tag insertion hole, and the third tag insertion hole;
A tag holder mounting mechanism characterized in that the first mounting portion and the third mounting portion are fastened together by sandwiching the mounting member, and the second mounting portion and the fourth mounting portion are fastened together by sandwiching the mounting member.