Lock structure for flexible line
AssigneesKabushikigaisha Heisei, Hayashi Kabushikigaisha
InventorMakoto Arakawa
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Abstract
A lock structure for a flexible line in which one looped end and a contiguous intermediate section of the line are fitted in approximately V-shaped grooves formed in a pair of approximately trapezoidal lock halves. The lock halves are of synthetic resin and have sharp pointed projections formed within the grooves for securing the line therein. The lock members are aligned with one another by an arrangement of engaging projections formed on a first one of the lock halves which engage with a corresponding arrangement of receiving holes formed in the second one of the lock halves. The lock halves are securely joined to one another by welding so that the flexible line can be firmly maintained in the welded lock structure for a prolonged period of time without loosening.
Claims7
A lock structure for a flexible line, comprising:
- a first trapezoidal lock half having a flat surface with a first V-shaped groove, as viewed in top plan, formed therein;
- a second trapezoidal lock half having a flat surface with a second V-shaped groove, as viewed in top plan, formed therein, said second V-shaped groove being identical to said first V-shaped groove for fitting-opposite said first V-shaped groove and for positioning of said line therebetween;
- a plurality of sharp-pointed projections formed in each of said first and second V-shaped grooves for penetrating and securing said flexible line within said grooves;
- a plurality of engaging projections formed on said flat surface of said first lock half;
- a plurality of receiving holes formed in said second lock half arranged so as to receive said engaging projections therein and to align said first and second lock halves with said flat surfaces in contact with one another and with said first and second grooves aligned opposite one another.
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