Zipper holding device

Abstract

A zipper holding device includes: an engaging member including a chamber formed therein, the chamber being configured to house a first magnet, the chamber having an inlet and an outlet formed at opposite sides thereof, wherein the outlet is tapered to gradually narrow toward the exterior; and a holder including a seating surface configured to receive the engaging member, a pair of support portions protruding from both sides of the seating surface, a plate-shaped fixing portion formed along an outer edge of the seating surface, and a second magnet embedded in a bottom surface of the seating surface. The pair of support portions are gradually bent inward toward a front end to form an opening, and locking portions are formed at an upper side of the opening protruding toward each other.

1 . A zipper holding device comprising:
 an engaging member including a chamber formed therein, the chamber being configured to house a first magnet, the chamber having an inlet and an outlet formed at opposite sides thereof, wherein the outlet is tapered to gradually narrow toward the exterior; and   a holder including a seating surface configured to receive the engaging member, a pair of support portions protruding from both sides of the seating surface, a plate-shaped fixing portion formed along an outer edge of the seating surface, and a second magnet embedded in a bottom surface of the seating surface,   wherein the pair of support portions are gradually bent inward toward a front end to form an opening, and locking portions are formed at an upper side of the opening protruding toward each other.   
     
     
         2 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a cord, both ends of which are fixedly received in the chamber, the cord being drawn out through the outlet to form a loop configured to connect to a zipper. 
     
     
         3 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 2 , wherein the locking portions are configured to prevent the cord passing through the opening from being pulled upward and released. 
     
     
         4 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the locking portions are configured to prevent the engaging member from being disengaged upward when the cord is pulled while the engaging member is seated on the seating surface. 
     
     
         5 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the chamber includes a step configured to prevent the first magnet from being released. 
     
     
         6 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein a stepped portion is formed between the seating surface and the fixing portion, and an elastic groove is formed on a bottom surface of the stepped portion and is configured to provide elasticity to the fixing portion. 
     
     
         7 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 6 , wherein the elastic groove has a narrower width on the side where the locking portions are disposed than on other sides. 
     
     
         8 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the support portions are gradually inclined downward toward the rear end of the seating surface. 
     
     
         9 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the locking portions protrude inwardly from the upper ends of the support portions. 
     
     
         10 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 1 , wherein the inlet is configured to receive both the first magnet and the cord, and the engaging member further includes a cap configured to close the inlet. 
     
     
         11 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 10 , wherein the upper and lower surfaces of the inlet are outwardly flared, and wherein a retaining projection is formed at a middle portion of the chamber to prevent rearward movement of the first magnet. 
     
     
         12 . The zipper holding device according to  claim 10 , wherein the cap includes a projection, and the inlet includes a groove or hole configured to receive the projection of the cap.