GB2196304A - Car-shaped stationery case - Google Patents

Abstract

A model car-shaped stationery case which is horizontally divisible into halves (1a,1b) which are combinable with each other by means of a hook engagement (6,7). The lower half (1a) is formed with a space (8) for accepting a memo pad (27) and with a space (10) closable by bonnet (9) for accepting an eraser (11). The upper half (1b) is provided with recesses (22,24) for a measuring tape (21) and a stapler (23) to fit therein. Pens (5) are received within tubes (2) at the head-light positions, and scissors (17, Fig. 4) are located in slit (18) at the position of the rear bumper. A paper clip (14), a stapler (23) and a ruler (19) can also be accommodated. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Automobile-shaped stationery case The present invention related to a stationery case having an automobile shape, for housing stationery therein.

Heretofore, stationery cases having a structure to encase, for example, an adhesive tape, measuring tape, scissors and the like together, in the single case, have been placed in the market. These conventional cases only have a rectangular shape formed with recesses for all the encasing articles to fit in these articles are fitted respectively into the corresponding recesses.

An object of the present invention is to provide a model automobile-shaped stationery case for housing stationery in the body, which is easy to handle and can be displayed as an ornament with an aesthetic value ascribed to the shape of the body.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by a model automobile-shaped stationery case which is divisible into a lower half equipped with a plurality of wheels and an upper half having windowpane-like surfaces, said halves being releasably combinable with each other by means of an engagement such as hooking and the like, said lower half being formed with a space for accepting a kind of stationery such as a memo pad and the like and provided with a room closable with a hood hingedly attached thereto for accepting another kind of stationery such as an eraser and the like, and said upper half being provided with recesses for further different kind of stationery, such as a measuring tape, stapler and the like, to fit therein.

For better understanding of the invention, reference is taken to the accompanying drawings which illustrate an embodiment of the model automobile-shaped stationery case according to the invention, wherein: Figure 1 is a slant view; Figure 2 is a perspective decomposed view; Figure 3 is a vertical sectional side view of a part; and Figure 4 is a rear slant view.

In the embodiment shown in Figures, an automobile body1 is divisible into halves, i.e., a lower half 1a and an upper half ib. The halbes can be releasably combined with each other by engagement of a fixing hook 6 with an adapted hole 7. The lower half 1a is provided with a space 8 for accepting a memo pad 27, etc. and another space 10 to be closed with a hood 9, for accepting an engine-shaped eraser holder 11 implanted with a brush 12. A paper clip 14 is formed integrally with a number plate 13 in a whole body and withdrawably inserted into a slit 15. Further, in the rear, an insertion slit 18 is provided for scissors 17 having bumper-shaped members 16 formed integrally therewith. To the bottom surface of the body, a receiver 20 for receiving a scale 19 is attached.

The reverse side of the upper half 1 b is provided with a recess 22 for receiving a wheel-shaped measuring tape 21 and another recess 24 for receiving a small-sized stapler 23, as well as a chamber for accepting gem clips, etc. This chamber can be opened and closed with a lid 25 hingedly fixed.

Further, the automobile body 1 is provided with a pair of longitudinal bores, such as tubes 2 poked thereinto, at the headlight position. A plurality of rubber wheels 3 are pivotally mounted on the body, which are in the position of undercuts 4 of the tubes 2 so that ball-point pens 5 inserted from outside into the tubes 2 may be in contact with the treads of the rubber wheels 3. When the body is pushed ahead by hand to rotate the rubber wheels in the forward direction, the ball-point pens 5 are urged to protrude. The head end ot the ball-point pen 5 is formed with a spherical surface 5' like a head-light glass.

Since the stationery case of the present invention is formed in a model automobile shape as the above, they are of ornamental value when placed on a desk. Further, as the body is divisible into halves, i.e., the upper and lower halves, the spaces for housing stationery can be formed in a relatively large size so that many kinds of stationery can be accommodated.

While there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations and modifications thereof can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the following claim.

1. A model automobile-shaped stationery case which is divisible into a lower half equipped with a plurality of wheels and an upper half having windowpane-like surfaces, said halves being releasably combinable with each other by means of an engagement such as hooking and the like, said lower half being formed with a space for accepting a kind of stationery such as a memo pad and the like and provided with a room closable with a hood hingedly attached thereto for accepting another kind of stationery such as an eraser and the like, and said upper half being provided with recesses for further different kind of stationery, such as a measuring tape, stapler and the like, to fit therein.

2. Amodel automobile-shaped stationery case, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3. Any novel feature or combination of features described herein.

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Claims (3)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Automobile-shaped stationery case The present invention related to a stationery case having an automobile shape, for housing stationery therein. Heretofore, stationery cases having a structure to encase, for example, an adhesive tape, measuring tape, scissors and the like together, in the single case, have been placed in the market. These conventional cases only have a rectangular shape formed with recesses for all the encasing articles to fit in these articles are fitted respectively into the corresponding recesses. An object of the present invention is to provide a model automobile-shaped stationery case for housing stationery in the body, which is easy to handle and can be displayed as an ornament with an aesthetic value ascribed to the shape of the body. The above object of the present invention is achieved by a model automobile-shaped stationery case which is divisible into a lower half equipped with a plurality of wheels and an upper half having windowpane-like surfaces, said halves being releasably combinable with each other by means of an engagement such as hooking and the like, said lower half being formed with a space for accepting a kind of stationery such as a memo pad and the like and provided with a room closable with a hood hingedly attached thereto for accepting another kind of stationery such as an eraser and the like, and said upper half being provided with recesses for further different kind of stationery, such as a measuring tape, stapler and the like, to fit therein. For better understanding of the invention, reference is taken to the accompanying drawings which illustrate an embodiment of the model automobile-shaped stationery case according to the invention, wherein: Figure 1 is a slant view; Figure 2 is a perspective decomposed view; Figure 3 is a vertical sectional side view of a part; and Figure 4 is a rear slant view. In the embodiment shown in Figures, an automobile body1 is divisible into halves, i.e., a lower half 1a and an upper half ib. The halbes can be releasably combined with each other by engagement of a fixing hook 6 with an adapted hole 7. The lower half 1a is provided with a space 8 for accepting a memo pad 27, etc. and another space 10 to be closed with a hood 9, for accepting an engine-shaped eraser holder 11 implanted with a brush 12. A paper clip 14 is formed integrally with a number plate 13 in a whole body and withdrawably inserted into a slit 15. Further, in the rear, an insertion slit 18 is provided for scissors 17 having bumper-shaped members 16 formed integrally therewith. To the bottom surface of the body, a receiver 20 for receiving a scale 19 is attached. The reverse side of the upper half 1 b is provided with a recess 22 for receiving a wheel-shaped measuring tape 21 and another recess 24 for receiving a small-sized stapler 23, as well as a chamber for accepting gem clips, etc. This chamber can be opened and closed with a lid 25 hingedly fixed. Further, the automobile body 1 is provided with a pair of longitudinal bores, such as tubes 2 poked thereinto, at the headlight position. A plurality of rubber wheels 3 are pivotally mounted on the body, which are in the position of undercuts 4 of the tubes 2 so that ball-point pens 5 inserted from outside into the tubes 2 may be in contact with the treads of the rubber wheels 3. When the body is pushed ahead by hand to rotate the rubber wheels in the forward direction, the ball-point pens 5 are urged to protrude. The head end ot the ball-point pen 5 is formed with a spherical surface 5' like a head-light glass. Since the stationery case of the present invention is formed in a model automobile shape as the above, they are of ornamental value when placed on a desk. Further, as the body is divisible into halves, i.e., the upper and lower halves, the spaces for housing stationery can be formed in a relatively large size so that many kinds of stationery can be accommodated. While there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations and modifications thereof can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the following claim. CLAIMS

1. A model automobile-shaped stationery case which is divisible into a lower half equipped with a plurality of wheels and an upper half having windowpane-like surfaces, said halves being releasably combinable with each other by means of an engagement such as hooking and the like, said lower half being formed with a space for accepting a kind of stationery such as a memo pad and the like and provided with a room closable with a hood hingedly attached thereto for accepting another kind of stationery such as an eraser and the like, and said upper half being provided with recesses for further different kind of stationery, such as a measuring tape, stapler and the like, to fit therein.

2. Amodel automobile-shaped stationery case, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3. Any novel feature or combination of features described herein.