| 1. | A fastening system for movables, characterized by one or several elastic elements (2), formed in such a way that one end is locked in a fixing point (1) while the other end is shaped as a loop (19), with knots or penetrated with holes (20), is secured through or around an item to keep it locked, fastened or standing for then to be fastened on the same or different fixing points (1). |
| 2. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that one end of the elastic element are locked in the fixing point (1) while the other end are shaped as a loop (3) which after being threaded around, over, under or through the movables, could be fastened on the same fixing point (1). |
| 3. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that the elastic element (2) are shapes as an circle (4) which after being threaded around, over, under or through the movables, could be fastened back on the same fixing point (1). |
| 4. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that one end of the elastic element (2) is fastened in a weaker elastic element (5), retractor (6) or another form of hidden reeling so the elastic element (2) are not visible when not in use. |
| 5. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that the elastic element (2) when mounted will be"locked"in the fixing point (1), by that the opening in the fixing points (1) is smaller then the diameter on the elastic element (2). |
| 6. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that the fixing point (1) is shaped with hooks (7) who locks the elastic element (2) when it is fastened. |
| 7. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that the fixing point (1) could be fastened to the surface by two plates with angled sharp hooks (8) mounted under, which will fastens to the surface by an elastic element (9) draws the hooks towards each other. |
| 8. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by a bag (10) with an elastic element (2) fastened either in or around the bag opening closes automatic with the use of the elastic element. |
| 9. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by one fastening element (11) fastened in the dashboard, around the back of a seat, the head rest (12) or similar, will keep a mounted seatbelt (13) in a position where movables can be placed"inside"the seatbelt protected area. |
| 10. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by the elastic element (2) is mounted on a loose profile/plate. |
| 11. | 1 l. |
| 12. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by the elastic element (2) is threaded through two holes on a wall or a carpet (14) and fastened on the backside. |
| 13. | The fastening system in according to claim 10 and 11, described by that on the backside of the profile (14) is mounted two moveable elements (15) where the ends on the elastic element (2) is fastened. |
| 14. | The fastening system in according to claim 12, described by that the movable elements (15) could be connected with an elastic element (16) which pulls the moveable elements (15) towards each other so the elastic element (2) always is tight. |
| 15. | The fastening system in according to claim 12, described by that the elastic element (15) could be locked in different positions so that the elastic element (2) can hold movables of different sizes. |
| 16. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that a half moon shape holder (17) of elastic/non elastic material has an elastic elements (2) as a connection. |
| 17. | The fastening system in according to claim 15, described by that a holder (17) has elastic element (2) in the lower part to secure glass and similar with a stem. |
| 18. | The fastening system in according to claim 1, described by that the fixing points (1) could be fastened to the surface with one or more nails (18) which sticks into the surface. |
We have an increasing number of small items that need to be fastened on walls, doors, floors and so one. Several types of systems covers this marked today. This includes everything from shelf sections to simple plastic hooks.
On the inside of kitchen doors, garage walls, by the coat rack, in the trunk of the car and similar places there are many but few good solutions.
In the car there exist different types of hooks, floors that could be lifted up, nets and molded plastic components for organizing the trunk. One system lifts up part of the trunk floor (1/3) so that loose items could be put in a "well"and in this way be steadily placed. This solution could only be used if the trunk is almost empty and the bags are not too filled up. The most common solutions in car trunks is different types of hooks mounted on the side. These are often either hard to mount the bags onto, or get it off again.
The bag also has a tendency to brake in hard turns and braking because the fastening is not elastic. The solutions which exist today are also designed for one size bags.
In a boat the space are often limited. Everything from life vests, fenders, bottles, cans, gasoline tanks and similar items must be securely fastened or stored away. Because of hard punches from waves and hard turns the most common way to hold things in place are either in shelves or in cuppards.
This type of storing takes a lot of space and gives very little flexibility when storing other items then designed for. Fenders for example are often stored in their own rack on the bathing platform or in the reeling on the front.
UK patent GB 2306568 A shows a fastening solution in the trunk of a car where a flat Velcro band is drawn over the object to be fastened and then pressed down into a surface where the band is locked. This solution requires that the fastening surface is of a type that the Velcro gets a god grip onto.
Only a few cars today have a carpet/base which is fastened to the floor. This could result the whole carpet to move. The quality and type of carpet varies from car to car and the result is that the Velcro has to be specialized for every car. The alternative is to change the carpets in the car. Because of wear and tear the carpet will also lose its"sticking"ability over time. The patent is also including a storing/rolling device which because of the thickness and width of the Velcro will require a lot of space and require that the band is kept free of dirt.
US patent 6,029, 830 shows a fastening for sports equipment which is hanging on a wire fence. The solution consists of an adjustable, non elastic, belt with permanent hooks in each end to be fastened to the fence. Along the belt there are hanging hooks/knobs for fastening of diverse sporting equipment. This is a solution that is only designed to be fastened on a wire fence. The belt is inelastic as it is important that the belt does not give when loaded. The form of the hook (fastening to the fence) gives none (little) flexibility where it could be used.
UK patent GB 2323581 A shows how a safety belt mounted in the trunk could be used to fasten the luggage. The luggage is placed on the wanted place and then the belt is put around the luggage for thereafter being fastened in a fixed point. The solution consists of a non elastic fastening mainly designed for heavy luggage. Since the belt is not elastic it needs to be tighten hard so the luggage can not move with the result that the belt could fall off. Since the design could be used to secure heavy objects, the fixing points must be capable of handling large loads. The solution also requires a lot of space when it is not in use.
This invention main goal is to have a flexible solution for fastening different type of movable items, and in addition use minimum of space. This is solved by using an elastic element fastened either between one or several fixing points. This makes the objects which are to be locked/fastened/held standing, become locked by the elastic element. It could also be used to hang up nets, small bags and similar objects.
The object that should be held in place is placed between the fixing points and behind the elastic element. The element could either be locked in both ends, loose in either ends or a combination as shown in fig 1. The fastening could also be designed so the elastic element automatic becomes locked in the fixing points either with the use of a barb or with the opening in the fastening has a smaller diameter than the rope.
The fastening could also be mounted as in Fig 2, where the elastic element is fastened on the same fixing point. The use for this solution could be when hanging a bag on the wall or keeping a plastic bag with groceries or empty cans/bottles standing in a car. The elastic element is then looked in the fixing point in one end while the other is threaded trough the bag/bags before it is fastened on the same fixing point. The elastic element could either have knots or holes to make it possible to adjust the length.
The elastic element could also be fastened on a loose profile/plate (fig 11) or directly on a wall or stiff carpet (as in the trunk of a car). The elastic element could be fastened on the back side either with a simple knot or mounted in a movable fixing point.
The profile/plate will then hide the fixing point, which will make a visually "cleaner"product.
The invention will be described further, by way of example, whit reference to the accompanying drawing, in which: Fig 1 shows an elastic element with two fixing points and one loose end which could be used to fasten loose objects.
Fig 2 shows an elastic element where one end is locked in one fixing point and the other end is shaped as a loop which can be fastened on the first fixing point.
Fig 3 shows an elastic element formed as a circle with one fixing point on the elastic element, and where the elastic element could be fastened on the original fixing point.
Fig 4 shows how an elastic element could be mounted/hidden by mounting it on a retractor which automatic pulls it back.
Fig 5 shows how the elastic element could be hidden by mounting a weaker elastic element in one end so that the elastic element is being pulled away when it is not in use.
Fig 6 shows how a fixing point holds the elastic element fastened by the opening diameter on the fixing point is less than the diameter on the elastic element.
Fig 7 shows how a fixing point holds the elastic element fastened by using barbs in the fixing point.
Fig 8 shows how a fixing point could be fastened to a surface by the use of two plates with opposite claws underneath connected with an elastic element that pulls the plates toward each other.
Fig 9 shows how a bag could be opened and closed with the use of elastic elements.
Fig 10 shows how a seat belt in a car could be held out from the seat with the use of an elastic/not elastic element.
Fig 11 shows how the elastic element could be fastened on a loose profile/plate/wall or carpet.
Fig 12 shows how the elastic element ends are mounted on the profile/plates backside and how these both could be fastened in a fixed point or on a movable track.
Fig 13 shows a cup/glass/bottle holder which has an elastic element mounted transverse of the opening to hold the content of the holder in place.
Fig 14 shows a cup/glass/bottle holder which has elastic elements in the bottom of the holder to be able to fasten glass and similar objects with a stem.
Fig 15 shows how a fixing point could be fastened to the surface with the use of a plate with pointing teethes which are fastened in the foundation.
Fig 16 and 17 shows two types of an elastic element keeping a plastic bag standing. The elastic element is locked in one point for then to be treaded thorough the holding hole of the plastic bag for then to be fastened back on the same fixing point. The elastic element in fig 17 has holes (20) for easy adjustment of the length.