JP2011139729A - Spatula - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a spatula with a simple structure that can be folded and easily self supported. <P>SOLUTION: The spatula includes: a first base part 11; a second base part 12 which is foldably connected to the first base part; and a base body 5 formed in a flat shape. In the base body, a space part for separating the first base part and the second base part is formed so as to be interposed in a part of a connecting part of the first base part and the second base part. In the space part, a connecting body 23 for connecting the first and the second base parts to be separated is provided so as to pass the space part and so that the cross section has level differences. Both the ends of the connecting body can be folded. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a spatula for applying a coating material to a predetermined site, for example, a spatula for applying a cream (solvent) used for hair removal and decolorization to the skin.

  Generally, when depilation and decolorization are performed, a solvent for depilation and decolorization is applied to the skin. A spatula formed in a flat shape is used for applying the solvent. Specifically, the solvent is placed on the surface of the spatula, and the user operates the spatula to apply the solvent placed on the spatula to the skin.

  When such depilation and decolorization are performed, the solvent is applied to the skin in multiple steps. Therefore, in order to use the spatula once used, the spatula needs to be temporarily placed on a table such as a table.

  However, when the used spatula is placed on a table, there is a problem that the solvent attached to the surface of the spatula adheres to the periphery.

  Therefore, when trying to solve such a problem by making the spatula self-supporting, since the spatula is flat, the spatula can be folded and made self-supporting so that the solvent does not adhere to the periphery. Can be placed on the table.

  On the other hand, a brush having a structure having a hinge at the center is known as a specific example of the bending mechanism (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-21158 A

  However, when making a flat spatula self-supporting using a folding mechanism as shown in Patent Document 1 above, there are problems in aesthetics and a plurality of constituent parts are required, and there is a concern about an increase in manufacturing cost. It is difficult to apply due to problems.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a spatula that can be easily self-supported with a simple structure.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the spatula (2) according to claim 1 includes a first base (11) and a second base (12) connected to the first base so as to be bent. And a base (5) formed in a flat shape, wherein the first and second bases are interposed in a part of a connecting portion between the first base and the second base. A space for separating the two bases is formed, and the space is connected to the first and second bases so that the space can pass through the space and the cross section has a step. The connecting body (23) is provided, and both end portions of the connecting body are bendable.

  The spatula according to claim 2 is the spatula according to claim 1, wherein the step is formed by a projecting body (21) projecting from the first and second bases, It is connected with the said protrusion of this.

  The spatula according to claim 3 is the spatula according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the base body is bent, the connecting body connects the respective bending points (X) of the connecting body in the cross section. A part of the axis (Y) of the substrate is disposed inside the bending point (Z) of the base body.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily stand by a simple configuration.

It is an external view of the spatula of this invention, Comprising: Fig.1 (a) is a front view, FIG.1 (b) is a top view. It is a top view when the spatula of this invention is bent. It is an enlarged view which shows A part of FIG. It is a perspective view when making the spatula of this invention self-supporting.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the spatula of the present invention will be described in detail. 1 is an external view of the spatula, FIG. 2 is a plan view when the spatula is bent, FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing a portion A of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view when the spatula is self-supporting.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience, the vertical direction shown in FIG. 1A is described as the vertical direction of the spatula, the right direction is described as the front of the spatula, and the left direction is described as the rear of the spatula. Is not limited. In the following description, a hair removal / hair removal cream is used as a coating material, and a viscous substance such as an adhesive or a putty can be applied to the coating material.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the spatula 2 includes a base 5 formed in a flat shape. The base 5 is molded using, for example, a synthetic resin material. The base 5 has a wide main body, and an inclined surface 6 is formed on one surface of the front portion so as to have an acute angle α, and a rear portion is formed in a substantially semicircular shape. The An inclined surface 7 is formed in the width direction at the front end of the front portion.

  By forming the inclined surface 6 in the front part in this way, the user can easily apply the solvent to a narrow portion, while the user can easily grasp the spatula by forming the rear part in a semicircular shape.

  In addition, the external shape of a spatula is not limited to the shape of this embodiment, It can change suitably.

  The front surface of the base body 5 having the inclined surface 7 functions as an application surface for applying a solvent, and the center or rear surface functions as a gripping surface for the user to grip. And the cream for hair removal and decoloring is apply | coated to this application surface, a holding surface is hold | gripped by the user, the base | substrate 5 is operated, and the said cream is apply | coated to skin. The application surface is formed in an appropriate shape, such as providing a plurality of grooves in the vertical direction.

  A bent portion 10 having a thin thickness in the vertical direction and a substantially V-shaped cross section is formed slightly behind the center of the base 5. The base body 5 is divided into left and right sides with the bent portion 10 as a boundary, the right side portion functions as the first base 11 constituting the front portion and the center portion of the base body 5, and the left side portion functions as the rear portion of the base body 5. It functions as the 2nd base 12 which comprises.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the base 5 has a second base 12 substantially L with respect to the first base 11 on the side opposite to the surface having the inclined surface 7 with the bent portion 10 as a boundary. It can be bent into a letter shape.

  That is, the base 5 includes a first base portion 11 and a second base portion 12, and the second base portion 12 is connected to the first base portion 11 so as to be bendable.

  In this manner, the spatula 2 of the present embodiment is configured such that when the operation is temporarily interrupted, the base 5 is bent so that the application surface does not contact the installation surface as shown in FIG. It can stand on a flat table with the lower side as the installation surface.

  Further, below the bent portion 10, a cutout portion 15 is formed by being cut out in a substantially rectangular shape so as to be interposed in a part of the bent portion 10. The first base 11 and a part of the second base 12 are separated from each other.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the cutout portion 15 has a step and a cross section formed in a convex shape so that the first base portion 11 and the second base portion 12 are connected. Part 20 is provided. The connecting portion 20 includes a protruding body 21 that protrudes on the same surface of the first and second base portions 11 and 12 and a connecting body 23 that connects the ends of both protruding bodies 21. The length (width) of the connecting body 23 in the vertical direction is designed so that it can pass through the space formed by the notch 15. Moreover, the both ends 23a of the connection body 23 in the joint of the protrusion 21 and the connection body 23 are formed with a thin thickness t in the height direction, and can be bent in the height direction.

  Then, the spatula 2 of the present embodiment is bent with its folding direction defined by the bent portion 10 formed in a substantially V shape, and the both end portions 23a of the connecting body 23 are also bent according to this folding operation, so Fixed at the bending angle. Specifically, when the spatula 2 is viewed from the plane when the base body 5 is bent, the spatula 2 has an axis line Y connecting the points X inside the bent portion of the connecting body 23 as shown in FIG. Is disposed on the inner side beyond the point Z on the inner side of the bent portion between the first base portion 11 and the second base portion 12, so that the second base portion 12, the first base portion 11, Is pulled inward so as to be drawn, and the bent state is continuously maintained.

  Note that the bending angle can be adjusted by adjusting the length in the front-rear direction of the first base 11 and the second base 12 separated by the notch 15.

  Further, the bent portion 10 is provided so that the axis thereof is orthogonal to the lower end portion of the base body 5 that is formed horizontally, but the upper portion of the axis of the bent portion 10 is inclined forward. It may be provided at a predetermined angle. In this way, when the base body 5 is bent, the center of gravity comes into the inside, so that the base body 5 can be made to stand up easily.

  Instead of inclining the bent portion 10, the lower end portion of the second base portion 12 may be inclined at a predetermined angle so that the outer end portion is inclined upward. In this way, as described above, when the base body 5 is bent, the center of gravity comes into the inner side, so that the base body 5 can be made independent. On the other hand, instead of inclining the lower end portion of the second base portion 12, the lower end portion of the first base portion 11 may be inclined so that the outer end portion is inclined upward. The bases 11 and 12 may be tilted as described above.

  Moreover, you may form the projection part (not shown) which functions as a handle part in the center or back both surfaces of the base | substrate 5, or one side. The shape of the handle may be any shape as long as it is easy to hold. Specifically, for example, the cross section is circular or elliptical.

  As described above, the spatula 2 of the present embodiment is configured such that the base body 5 can be bent and the curved state is maintained, whereby the base body 5 can be easily made independent. Therefore, by making the used spatula 2 self-supporting, it is possible to maintain the coating surface without contacting the installation surface with the base body 5, and it is possible to prevent the installation surface from becoming dirty.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible within the range of the summary of this invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the first and second bases 11 and 12 are separated by forming a notch 15 at the lower end of the bent part 10, but the notch is formed at the upper part of the bent part 10. The part 15 may be formed, and further, a space part may be formed in the central part of the bent part 10. Moreover, although the spatula 2 of this embodiment forms the bending part 10 by making it thinner than the surrounding thickness, you may form the bending part 10 using the hinge mechanism provided with the axis | shaft. .

2 Spatula 5 Base 11 First base 12 Second base 23 Linked body

Claims (3)

A first base portion and a second base portion that is foldably connected to the first base portion, and comprises a base formed in a flat shape,
The base is formed with a space for separating the first and second bases so as to be interposed in a part of the connecting portion between the first base and the second base,
The space portion is provided with a connecting body that is capable of passing through the space portion and that connects the first and second base portions that are separated so that the cross section has a step.
A spatula characterized in that both ends of the connecting body can be bent. The step is formed by a protruding body protruding from the first and second bases,
The spatula according to claim 1, wherein the connection body is connected to both of the protrusions. When the substrate is bent, in its cross section,
The spatula according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a part of an axis of the connecting body that connects each bending point of the connecting body is arranged inside the bending point of the base body.

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