JP2006130723A - Crayon holder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a crayon holder which can prevent a crayon from sticking to the hand of a user and also the breaking of the crayon from occurring, and does not make the user feel the difficulty to use the crayon, even in case it has become short. <P>SOLUTION: This crayon holder is structured of a holder part 1 made up of a hollow cylindrical member, with a plurality of engagement holes 11 and 12 formed on the side, and a movable part 2 having engagement clicks 23 and 24 to be fitted into the engagement holes 11 and 12 of the holder part 1. The movable part 2 is inserted through one end of the holder part 1 and the crayon 3 is inserted through the other end of the holder part 1, and the engagement clicks 23 and 24 of the movable part 2 are fixedly fitted into the engagement holes 11 and 12 in corresponding positions of the holder part 1. Since the outer periphery of the crayon 3 is covered with the holder part 1, a picture can be drawn without smearing the hand. Further, even in case the crayon 3 has become extremely short, the user has no difficulty to use it, and the crayon 3 hardly breaks because of its protection by the crayon holder. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a crayon holder used by being attached to a crayon.

  A conventional crayon is wrapped with paper leaving its tip. If you touch the crayon directly with your hand, the crayon will melt and your hand will become dirty, but if the paper is wound like this, the user can draw a picture with the paper part and make the hand dirty Is gone.

  Crayon is based on stick-shaped wax paint, and it gets shorter with repeated use. When the crayon is shortened, the conventional crayon breaks the paper at the tip, and exposes the crayon from the tip. However, when breaking the rolled paper, the paper often does not break cleanly.

Therefore, for example, Patent Document 1 describes that the paper wound around the crayon is perforated so that the paper of the crayon can be easily and cleanly broken.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-74884

  As shown in Patent Document 1, if the paper wound around the crayon is perforated, the crayon paper can be broken cleanly. However, even with perforations, the paper may not tear cleanly, or the paper may fall off the crayon. Further, if only paper is wound, it is difficult to use when the crayon is shortened, and the crayon cannot be prevented from breaking.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a crayon holder that can prevent crayons from adhering to the hand, prevent the crayons from breaking, and prevent the crayons from becoming difficult to use even if the crayons are shortened. The purpose is to do.

  The crayon holder of the present invention comprises a hollow cylindrical member, a holder part having a plurality of first and second engagement holes formed on a side surface, and first and second engagement holes of the holder part. And a movable part having first and second engaging claws to be engaged, the movable part is inserted from one end of the holder part, the crayon is inserted from the other end of the holder part, and the first and second parts of the movable part are inserted. The engaging claw is engaged with the first and second engaging holes at the corresponding positions of the holder portion to fix the movable portion.

  In the crayon holder of the present invention, preferably, the first and second engaging claws are provided with a tapered portion, and when the movable portion is inserted into the holder portion, the movable portion can be moved stepwise only in one direction. It was made to do.

  The crayon holder according to the present invention is preferably characterized in that a linear protrusion extending in the axial direction is provided inside the holder portion.

  The crayon holder of the present invention is preferably characterized in that a spiral protrusion is provided inside the holder.

  The crayon holder of the present invention is preferably characterized in that a taper portion is provided on the protrusion.

  The crayon holder of the present invention is preferably characterized in that a screw is provided on the bottom surface of the movable part.

  In the crayon holder of the present invention, preferably, the first and second engaging claws of the movable part are provided beside the first and second slide parts, respectively, and the first and second extending axially in the holder part. Two slit portions, a plurality of first and second engagement holes are formed at predetermined intervals around the first and second slits, and the first and second engagement claws of the movable portion are attached to the holder. The first and second slide portions are engaged with the first and second slit portions, and the first and second slide holes are engaged with each other at the corresponding positions of the portions. To do.

  The crayon holder of the present invention is preferably characterized in that the holder portion is formed of a transparent member or a translucent member.

  According to the present invention, the holder portion is formed of a hollow cylindrical member and has a plurality of first and second engagement holes formed on the side surface, and the first engagement hole and the second engagement hole of the holder portion are engaged. A movable portion having first and second engaging claws that are inserted into the holder portion from one end of the holder portion and a crayon from the other end of the holder portion. The movable claws are engaged with the first and second engagement holes at the corresponding positions of the holder portion, and the movable portion is fixed to the holder portion. When the holder part is attached to the crayon, the outer periphery of the crayon is covered with the holder part, so that a picture can be drawn without dirtying the hands. Also, even if the crayon becomes very short, the length of the holder portion does not change, so it is not difficult to use. Furthermore, since the crayon is covered with the holder portion, the crayon is protected and is not easily broken.

  In the present invention, the first and second engaging claws are provided with a tapered portion so that when the movable portion is inserted into the holder portion, the movable portion can be moved stepwise in only one direction. . For this reason, if a crayon becomes short, according to it, a movable part can be moved below and the position of a crayon can be adjusted. In addition, when drawing a picture, the crayon does not retract into the holder.

  Moreover, in this invention, the linear protrusion part extended in an axial direction is provided inside a holder part. For this reason, it can fix reliably so that a crayon may not slip in a holder.

  In the present invention, a spiral protrusion is provided inside the holder. For this reason, a crayon can be reliably fixed in a holder.

  In the present invention, the protrusion is provided with a tapered portion. For this reason, a crayon can be inserted smoothly.

  In the present invention, a screw is provided on the bottom surface of the movable part. For this reason, a crayon can be reliably fixed in a holder.

  In the present invention, the first and second engaging claws of the movable portion are provided beside the first and second slide portions, respectively, and a slit portion extending in the axial direction is provided in the holder portion, and the slit is centered. A plurality of first and second engagement holes are formed at predetermined intervals, and the first and second engagement claws of the movable portion are formed in the first and second engagement holes at corresponding positions of the holder portion. In addition to engaging, the slide portion is engaged with the slit portion. For this reason, if the slide part is moved along the slit part while pushing the slide part, the movable part can be easily moved upward and downward.

  In the present invention, the holder part is formed of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, and the crayon is inserted into the holder part by peeling off the wrapping paper. For this reason, the length and color of the crayon can be confirmed from the outside, which is convenient for management.

First embodiment.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the crayon holder of the present invention comprises a holder part 1 for inserting and holding a crayon 3, and a movable part 2 for moving the crayon 3 up and down.

  The holder portion 1 holds the crayon 3 and is formed from a hollow cylindrical member. The inner diameter of the holder portion 1 corresponds to the outer diameter of the crayon 3. A plurality of engagement holes 11 and a plurality of engagement holes 12 are formed on the side surface of the holder portion 1 to face each other at a predetermined interval (for example, about 8 mm to 10 mm). The holder part 1 can be formed using metals, such as aluminum and iron other than a synthetic resin, for example.

  The movable part 2 fixes the position of the crayon 3 to the holder part 1 when the crayon 3 is inserted into the holder part 1. The outer diameter of the movable part 2 is formed slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the holder part 1. The movable portion 2 is provided with engaging claws 23 and 24 via connecting portions 21 and 22. As shown in FIG. 2, the engaging claws 23 and 24 are provided with tapered portions 25 and 26, respectively. The movable part 2 can be formed of, for example, a metal such as aluminum or iron in addition to a synthetic resin.

  The crayon 3 is widely sold as a crayon, a crepas (registered trademark) or a coupy (registered trademark), and is based on a stick-shaped wax paint.

  At the time of use, as shown in FIG. 1, the movable part 2 is inserted from above the holder part 1, and the crayon 3 is inserted from below the holder part 1 with the wrapping paper peeled off. The crayon may be inserted from above the holder unit 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the crayon 3 is pushed in until the tip protrudes by a predetermined length L 1 (for example, about 10 mm to 20 mm), and the movable part 2 is brought into contact with the head of the crayon 3. 4, the engaging claws 23 and 24 of the movable portion 2 are engaged with the engaging holes 11 a and 12 a at corresponding positions of the holder portion 1 and fixed as shown in FIG. 4.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the holder unit 1 is attached to the crayon 3, the outer periphery of the crayon 3 is covered with the holder unit 1, so that it is possible to draw a picture without dirtying the hands. Further, even if the crayon 3 is shortened, the length of the holder portion 1 does not change, so that it does not become difficult to use. Furthermore, since the crayon 3 is covered with the holder part 1, the crayon 3 is protected and is not easily broken.

  As shown in FIG. 2, tapered portions 25 and 26 are formed on the engaging claws 23 and 24 of the movable portion 2. Accordingly, as indicated by an arrow A1 in FIG. 5A, when a downward force is applied to the movable portion 2, the engagement state between the engagement claws 23 and 24 and the engagement holes 11a and 12a is released, and the movable portion 2 is movable. The part 2 can move in stages. When the movable part 2 is moved downward to a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. 5B, the engaging claws 23 and 24 engage with the engaging holes 11b and 12b at that position, and at that position. Fixed.

  On the other hand, as shown by an arrow A2 in FIG. 5A, when a force is applied upward to the movable part 2, the engagement claws 23 and 24 engage with the engagement holes 11 and 12. The state does not go out and the movable part 2 cannot move.

  As described above, when the movable part 2 is inserted into the holder part 1, the movable part 2 can be moved downward in stages, but cannot be moved upward. For this reason, if the crayon 3 becomes short by use, according to it, the movable part 2 can be moved below and a position can be adjusted. Further, since the movable part 2 does not easily move upward, the crayon 3 does not retract into the holder part 1 when the crayon is used.

Second embodiment.
FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment described above, the crayon 3 is inserted into the holder portion 1 and fixed. In this case, if the outer diameter of the crayon 3 and the inner diameter of the holder portion 1 do not completely match. The crayon 3 may fall. Therefore, in this embodiment, linear protrusions 41 and 42 extending in the axial direction are provided inside the holder portion 1. When the crayon 3 is inserted into the holder portion 1 provided with such protrusions 41 and 42, the outer side of the crayon 3 is cut into a straight line by the protrusions 41 and 42, and a groove is formed. 41 and 42 are fitted. For this reason, the crayon 3 can be inserted into the holder part 1 to prevent the crayon from falling. About another structure, it is the same as that of the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, The description is abbreviate | omitted.

Third embodiment.
FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, tapered portions 45 and 46 are provided on the protrusions 41 and 42 in the second embodiment shown in FIG. As described above, if the protrusions 41 and 42 are provided with the taper portions 45 and 46, the crayon 3 can be smoothly inserted from the lower portion of the holder portion 1. About another structure, it is the same as that of the above-mentioned 2nd Embodiment, The description is abbreviate | omitted.

Fourth embodiment.
FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a spiral protrusion 51 is provided inside the holder portion 1. When the crayon 3 is inserted while being rotated into the holder portion 1 provided with such a spiral protrusion 51, the outer periphery of the crayon 3 is cut into a spiral shape by the spiral protrusion 51, and the outer periphery of the crayon 3. A spiral groove is formed, and the protrusion 51 is engaged with the spiral groove. In this case, the crayon 3 and the holder part 1 are screwed together, and the crayon 3 can be fixed more firmly in the holder part 1. In addition, you may make it provide a taper part in the helical protrusion part 51 of the lower part of the holder part 1. FIG. About another structure, it is the same as that of the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, The description is abbreviate | omitted.

Fifth embodiment.
FIG. 9 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a screw 55 is provided on the bottom surface of the movable part 2. When the movable part 2 is inserted from above the holder part 1, the crayon 3 is inserted from below, and the crayon 3 is rotated, the crayon 3 is engaged with the screw 55 on the bottom surface of the movable part 2, and the crayon 3 is securely fixed. Is done. The crayon may be inserted from above. About another structure, it is the same as that of the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, The description is abbreviate | omitted.

Sixth embodiment.
FIG. 10 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the engaging claws 23a, 23b and 24a, 24b of the movable portion 2 are provided on both sides of the slide portions 61 and 62, respectively. Further, the holder portion 1 is provided with slit portions 65 and 66 extending in the axial direction, and the plurality of engagement holes 11 and the plurality of engagement holes 12 are formed at predetermined intervals around the slit portions 65 and 66. I have to.

  In this embodiment, when the movable part 2 is inserted into the holder part 1, the engaging claws 23 a, 23 b and 24 a, 24 b of the movable part 2 engage with the engaging holes 11 and the engaging holes 12 of the holder part 1, respectively. The slide parts 61 and 62 engage with the slit parts 65 and 66 of the holder part 1, respectively. When the slide parts 62 and 62 are pushed, the engagement state between the engagement claws 23a, 23b and 24a, 24b of the movable part 2 and the engagement holes 11 and 12 of the holder part 1 is released. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the slide parts 61 and 62 are moved along the slit parts 65 and 66 while pushing the slide parts 61 and 62, the movable part 2 can be easily moved upward and downward. .

Seventh embodiment.
As described above, when the holder portion 1 is attached to the crayon 3, it is possible to draw a picture without dirtying the hand, and even if the crayon 3 becomes very short, it does not become difficult to use. There is an advantage that it is difficult to break. Furthermore, if the holder part 1 is attached to the crayon 3 immediately after purchasing the crayon, there is an advantage that the crayon can be easily managed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of crayon holders 71 of the present invention corresponding to the number of crayon colors (24 colors, 36 colors, etc.) is prepared, and the crayon holder of the present invention is attached to all crayons. 71 is attached. The crayon mounted on the crayon holder 71 is managed by putting it in a crayon case 72 as shown in FIG. When the crayon is put in the crayon case 72 with the crayon being mounted on the crayon holder 71 in this way, the crayon is easy to manage because the lengths are uniform.

  FIG. 12 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the holder part 1 is formed of a transparent member or a translucent member. If the holder part 1 is formed of a transparent member or a translucent member, the color and length of the crayon 3 in the holder part 1 can be confirmed from the outside.

  Note that a holder portion 1 having a color corresponding to the color of the crayon may be prepared, and the color of the crayon to be attached may be matched with the color of the holder portion 1. In addition, a color name may be written on the holder unit 1. Furthermore, the user's name, date of first use, memo, etc. may be written on the holder unit 1.

Eighth embodiment.
13 and 14 show an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, for example, a rubber cover 81 that covers the tip of the crayon 3 is attached. If such a cover 81 is attached, the insertion operation can be performed without dirtying the hand when inserting the crayon.

  And as shown in FIG. 14, the cover 81 and the crayon 91a-91f with which the crayon holder was mounted | worn are accommodated in the crayon exclusive case 80 together. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, partition walls 84a to 84f are arranged in the storage portion 83 of the crayon dedicated case. Storage spaces 85a to 85g are formed in the storage portion 83 by the partition walls 84a to 84f. A cover 81 is stored in the storage space 85a, and crayons 91a to 91f fitted with crayon holders are stored in the storage spaces 85b to 85g, respectively.

  Since the cover 81 is shorter than the crayons 91a to 91f to which the crayon holder is attached, a partition plate 86 is provided in the storage space 85a. The cover 81 is held by the partition plate 86, and the ends of the covers 81 and the crayons 91a to 91f to which the crayon holders are attached are aligned.

  A lid 87 is provided for the storage portion 83. The storage portion 83 is provided with a concave portion 88, and the lid body 87 is provided with a convex portion 89. When the lid body 87 is attached to the storage portion 88, the convex portion 89 engages with the concave portion 88, and the lid body 87. Is fixed to the storage portion 83.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  The present invention can be used as a pastel or chalk holder in addition to being applied as a crayon holder attached to a crayon. Furthermore, it can be applied to other writing instruments by changing the inner and outer diameters of the holder part and the movable part.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the crayon holder of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the movable part in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of a crayon holder when a crayon is attached to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of a crayon holder when attaching a crayon to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the crayon holder used for description of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the crayon holder of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the holder part in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the crayon holder of 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the movable part in 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the crayon holder of 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of a crayon exclusive case used for explanation of management of a crayon. It is a side view of the crayon holder used for description of 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the 8th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holder part 2 Movable part 3 Crayon 11, 12 Engagement hole 23, 24 Engagement claw 25, 26 Taper part 41 Linear protrusion part 45, 46 Taper part 51 Spiral protrusion part 55 Screw 61, 52 Slide part 65 Slit part

Claims (8)

A holder portion made of a hollow cylindrical member and having a plurality of first and second engagement holes formed on a side surface;
A movable portion having first and second engagement claws that engage with the first and second engagement holes of the holder portion;
The movable part is inserted from one end of the holder part, a crayon is inserted from the other end of the holder part, and the first and second engaging claws of the movable part are at corresponding positions of the holder part. A crayon holder, wherein the movable part is fixed by engaging with the first and second engaging holes. The first and second engaging claws are provided with a taper portion, and when the movable portion is inserted into the holder portion, the movable portion can be moved stepwise in only one direction. The crayon holder according to claim 1. 2. The crayon holder according to claim 1, wherein a linear protrusion extending in the axial direction is provided inside the holder. The crayon holder according to claim 1, wherein a spiral protrusion is provided inside the holder. The crayon holder according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the protrusion is provided with a tapered portion. The crayon holder according to claim 1, wherein a screw is provided on a bottom surface of the movable part. First and second engaging claws of the movable part are provided beside the first and second slide parts, respectively, and first and second slit parts extending in the axial direction are provided in the holder part, and the first The plurality of first and second engagement holes are formed at predetermined intervals around the first and second slits, and the first and second engagement claws of the movable portion are positioned at corresponding positions of the holder portion. The first and second engagement holes are engaged with each other, and the first and second slide portions are engaged with the first and second slit portions. The crayon holder according to 1. The crayon holder according to claim 1, wherein the holder part is formed of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member.

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