JP2019104112A - Transfer tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce the number of parts to be wasted when a transfer tape of a transfer tool is replaced.SOLUTION: A transfer tool includes a transfer tool body 1 having a transfer head 125 for transferring a transfer article from a transfer tape 126 on to a transfer target surface, and an outer case 2 having a holding part to be fitted in the transfer tool body 1. The outer case 2 can rotate relative to the transfer tool body 1 to provide a non-usage state which the transfer tool body 1 is covered with the outer case 2 and an usage state which at least the transfer head 125 of the transfer tool body 1 is exposed to the outside of the outer case 2. The transfer tool body 1 includes a base 11 that is attached non-detachably to the outer case 2, and a refill 12 that is attached detachably to the base 11 and holds at least the transfer tape 126.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a transfer tool used to transfer a transfer material such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive, a correction tape, or a pigment to a surface to be transferred on paper or the like.

  This type of transfer tool comprises a delivery reel for delivering a transfer tape to which a transferred material is attached, a transfer head on which a transfer tape delivered from the delivery reel is wound, and a take-up reel for winding the transfer tape via the transfer head. The transfer material can be transferred from the transfer tape to the transfer target surface by pressing the transfer head against the transfer target surface.

  The transfer tool main body having the delivery reel, the transfer head, and the take-up reel may be accommodated in the outer case when not in use. For example, in the transfer tool disclosed in the following patent document, the outer case ("case holder 2") can be rotationally moved relative to the transfer tool main body, and the outer case is rotated in the forward direction during use The transfer tool main body and the transfer head are exposed, and when not in use, the outer case is rotated in the reverse direction to store the transfer tool main body in the outer case.

  Since the transfer tape is consumed along with the use of the transfer tool, it becomes necessary to replace it in a timely manner. Even with the transfer tool disclosed in the following patent documents, the transfer tool main body is removed from the outer case using the transfer tape, and instead, the transfer tape is replaced, that is, transferred by mounting a new transfer tool main body to the outer case. It is possible to supply things.

  However, in addition to the delivery reel, the transfer head, and the take-up reel, the transfer tool main body includes a gear transmission mechanism that interlocks the rotation of the delivery reel and the rotation of the take-up reel, and a frame (“Case 3”) that supports these. Also includes etc. Therefore, replacing the entire transfer tool main body tends to increase the number of parts to be discarded.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-170775

  The main object of the present invention is to reduce the number of parts discarded when replacing a transfer tape.

  In order to solve the problems described above, in the present invention, a transfer tool main body provided with a transfer head for transferring a transfer material from a transfer tape to a transfer target surface, and an outer case having a grip portion mounted on the transfer tool main body And the outer case is rotationally moved relative to the transfer tool main body so that at least the transfer head of the transfer tool main body is exposed to the outside of the outer case in a non-use state in which the transfer tool main body is covered by the outer case. A transfer unit that can be in a state, wherein the transfer unit main body includes a base portion that is irremovably attached to the outer case, and a refill portion that is detachably attached to the base portion and holds at least the transfer tape. A transfer tool comprising the

  The refill portion of the transfer tool main body is provided with a delivery reel for delivering the transfer tape, the transfer head on which the transfer tape delivered from the delivery reel is wound, and a take-up reel for winding the transfer tape via the transfer head. If the transmission mechanism for interlocking the rotation of the delivery reel and the rotation of the take-up reel is provided on the base portion of the transfer tool body, the transmission mechanism is replaced when replacing the transfer tape. In addition, the number of parts discarded can be further reduced.

  The outer case has an opening for passing the transfer tool main body in the process of relative rotation movement of the outer case with respect to the transfer tool main body, and a closed portion which does not allow the transfer tool main body to pass through. If the hinge for expanding the outer case is provided to expose the substantially entire area of the transfer tool main body, the work of detaching the refill portion of the transfer tool main body becomes easy when replacing the transfer tape. The hinge is provided, for example, at a linearly expanded portion of the closed portion.

  The outer case includes a first case member and a second case member joined to the first case member, and the hinge is a closed posture in which the two case members overlap and the outer case is closed. The second case member so that the second case member can be rotated relative to the first case member between the unfolded posture in which the two case members separate and the outer case is in the open state; The second case is connected to the first case member, and the hinge is closer to the first case member than the thought point between the closed position and the deployed position. When the second case member is more distant from the first case member than the thought point while biasing the member toward the closed position or the vicinity thereof, the second case member is directed toward the deployed position or the vicinity thereof. Snap Hin to activate If so, the outer case can be maintained in the unfolded position when attaching and detaching the refill portion to the base portion, and after the refill portion replacement is completed, the outer case is simply closed to the closed position be able to.

  The hinge straddles both attachment portions separately from a pair of attachment portions attached to the first case member and the second case member, a connection portion connecting the two attachment portions so as to allow relative rotation, and the connection portion. A spring portion which elastically urges both mounting portions toward the closed position or the vicinity thereof or the expanded position or the vicinity thereof, and the spring portion is provided at the boundary with the thought point. If the direction in which the part is biased is reversed, the hinge can be a part that is separate from both case members, and this can be diverted to other stationery or the like.

  If the hinge is provided so as not to protrude outward from the outer surface of the outer case, the presence of the hinge does not impair the design of the transfer tool, and the hinge makes the touch worse or collides with other articles. Or interference can be avoided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the number of parts discarded when replacing the transfer tape in the transfer tool.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a transfer tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an operation button of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows the condition which rotated the outer case of the transfer tool of the embodiment, and exposed the transfer head. The perspective view which shows the condition made into the 1st use condition by rotating the outer case of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows the condition made into the 2nd use condition by rotating the outer case of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows the condition which expanded the outer case of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The disassembled perspective view which shows the condition which removed the refill part of the transfer tool of the embodiment from the base part. The perspective view which shows the hinge of the outer case of the transcription | transfer tool of the embodiment. The sectional side view which shows the hinge of the outer case of the transcription | transfer tool of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows the hinge of the outer case of the transcription | transfer tool of the embodiment. The sectional side view which shows the transfer tool main body and 1st case member of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The top view which shows the 1st case member of the transfer tool of the embodiment, a cover, and a conversion mechanism. The top view which shows the 1st case member of the transfer tool of the embodiment, a cover, and a conversion mechanism. The top view which shows the 1st case member of the transfer tool of the embodiment, a cover, and a conversion mechanism. The top view which shows the 1st case member of the transfer tool of the embodiment, a cover, and a conversion mechanism. The disassembled perspective view which shows the gearwheel of the conversion mechanism of the transcription | transfer tool of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional plan view showing the gear of the conversion mechanism of the transfer tool of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows the transfer tool concerning one of the modifications of the present invention. The perspective view which shows the transfer tool of the modification. The plane sectional view which shows the frame and the outer case of the transfer tool main body of the transfer tool of the modification.

  One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The transfer tool according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 15 includes, for example, a transfer head 125 for transferring a transfer material such as an adhesive, a correction tape, or a pigment from the transfer tape 126 to the other transfer target surface. A tool body 1 and an outer case 2 mounted on the transfer tool body 1 and covering the same are provided. Then, when the outer case 2 rotates relative to the transfer tool main body 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the transfer tool main body 1 and the transfer head 125 are accommodated in the outer case 2. A state and a use state where the transfer head 125 of the transfer tool main body 1 is exposed to the outside of the outer case 2 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 can be taken.

  As shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG. 11, the transfer tool main body 1 feeds out the transfer tape 126 to which the transferred material to be transferred is attached to the transfer target surface (i.e. supporting the transferred material). A delivery reel 124, a transfer head 125 around which a transfer tape 126 delivered from the delivery reel 124 is wound, a take-up reel 123 for taking up the transfer tape 126 after passing through the transfer head 125, and rotation and winding of the delivery reel 124 And a gear transmission mechanism 113 that interlocks with the rotation of the take-up reel 123. When the transfer tool of this embodiment is used, the transfer head 125 is exposed to the outside of the outer case 2 and then the grip portion of the outer case 2 is gripped to transfer the transfer head 125 to the transfer target surface. The transfer tool is displaced relative to the transfer target surface while being pressed. In this case, the transfer material adhering to the outer surface of the transfer tape 126 from which the take-up reel 123 has been fed can be transferred from the transfer tape 126 to the transfer target surface. The used transfer tape 126 from which the transfer material is peeled off and removed is taken up on the take-up reel 123.

  The outer case 2 has a half structure including the first case member 21 and the second case member 22 as elements. The outer case 2 has a substantially teardrop-like outer shape with a circular proximal end and gradually tapering toward the distal end in a plan view as viewed along the direction in which the rotation axes of the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123 extend. Have. The center of the arc-shaped contour on the base end side is the center of the rotational movement of the outer case 2 relative to the transfer tool main body 1, and the outer case 2 is the rotational shaft of the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123 It rotates forward and reverse around an axis that extends approximately in parallel with.

  The first case member 21 is a resin integrally molded article having a bottom wall 211 having a substantially teardrop shape in plan view, and a peripheral wall 212 rising from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall 211. In addition, the second case member 22 has a substantially teardrop shape in plan view, and a top wall 221 facing the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21, and hanging from an outer peripheral edge of the top wall 221. It is a resin integrally molded article having a peripheral wall 222 and a peripheral wall that abuts. The bottom wall 211 and the top wall 221 on the proximal end side of the outer case 2 serve as gripping portions that can be gripped by a user who uses the transfer tool.

  The peripheral walls 212 and 222 of the outer case 2 are not continuous over the entire circumference of the outer case 2 and a part is cut away. Specifically, one side extending linearly from the distal end side to the proximal end of the outer case 2 and the outer periphery on the proximal end side forming the partial cylindrical shape of the outer case 2 up to the vicinity of the other side The area is open. The opening 23 communicates the internal space of the outer case 2 to the outside, and serves as an entrance and exit for taking in and out the tip end of the transfer tool main body 1 including the transfer head 125.

  The notched portions of the peripheral walls 212 and 222 form a closed portion that shields the inner space of the outer case 2 from the outer side. The closed portion includes the distal end portion of the outer case 2 and the other side which linearly extends from the distal end side to the proximal end side of the outer case 2. In addition, a hinge 24 for connecting the first case member 21 and the second case member 22 relatively rotatably is attached to the linearly expanding portion.

  The second case member 22 rotates about an axis substantially parallel to the direction in which the other side of the outer case 2 extends (the direction in which the closing portion expands) with respect to the first case member 21. Then, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the closed posture in which both case members 21 and 22 overlap and the outer case 2 is closed, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, both case members 21 and 22 are separated. Then, the outer case 2 can be in an open state. The direction of the rotation axis is substantially perpendicular to the direction of the rotation axis of the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123. When the second case member 22 takes a deployed posture with respect to the first case member 21, substantially the entire area of the transfer member 1 in a plan view is exposed without being covered by the outer case 2.

  The hinge 24 in the present embodiment is a resin molded product which is separate from each of the first case member 21 and the second case member 22. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the hinge 24 constitutes a first attachment portion 241 fixed to the peripheral wall 212 constituting a closed portion in the first case member 21 and a closed portion in the second case member 22. A second mounting portion 242 fixed to the peripheral wall 222, a connecting portion 243 for connecting the pair of mounting portions 241, 242 in a relatively rotatable manner, and both mounting portions 241, 242 separately from the connecting portion 243 And a spring portion 244 provided to elastically bias both mounting portions 241 and 242.

  When the outer case 2 is in the closed position, the peripheral wall 212 of the first case member 21 and the peripheral wall 222 of the second case member 22 are substantially flush with each other, thus the first mounting portion 241 of the hinge 24 and the second mounting portion The mounting portions 242 are substantially flush with one another. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the connecting portion 243 has a curved shape that protrudes toward the outer side of the outer case 2. On the other hand, when the outer case 2 is in the unfolded position, the peripheral wall 212 of the first case member 21 and the peripheral wall 222 of the second case member 22 expand so as to form a positive angle, thus the first attachment of the hinge 24 The portion 241 and the second attachment portion 242 are expanded so as to form a positive angle. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the connecting portion 243 has a curved shape that protrudes toward the inside of the outer case 2.

  Each attachment portion 241, 242 of the hinge 24 is attached to the inside of the peripheral wall 212, 222 of each of the first case member 21 and the second case member 22. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the hinges 24 (attaching portions 241 and 242, the connecting portion 243 and the spring portion 244) of the hinges 24 protrude outward beyond the outer surface of the peripheral walls 212 and 222 of the outer case 2. do not do.

  When the second case member 22 is closer to the first case member 21 than the thought point between the closed position and the deployed position, the spring portion 244 of the hinge 24 directs the second case member 22 to the closed position or its vicinity. And elastically bias the outer case 2 in the closing direction. On the other hand, when the second case member 22 is farther from the first case member 21 than the thought point, the spring portion 244 directs the second case member 22 to the deployed position or its vicinity (ie, the outer case 2 Resilient biasing). Thus, the hinge 24 acts as a snap hinge.

  In the process of rotating the second mounting portion 242 with respect to the first mounting portion 241, in other words, in the process of rotating the second case member 22 with respect to the first case member 21, the connecting portion 243 protrudes The direction changes from the outer side of the outer case 2 to the inner side, or conversely, from the inner side to the outer side of the outer case 2. The vicinity where the projecting direction of the connecting portion 243 changes is a thought point intermediate between the closed attitude and the deployed attitude of the outer case 2.

  The transfer tool main body 1 includes a base portion 11 attached non-removably to the first case member 21 of the outer case 2, and a refill portion 12 which is detachably attached to the base portion 11 and holds the transfer tape 126. It will be an element. In the transfer tool of this embodiment, when the transfer tape 126 is replaced and the transferred material is replenished, only the refill unit 12 is replaced, and the base unit 11 is not replaced.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the refill unit 12 is configured such that the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123 for winding the transfer tape 126 and the transfer head 125 are supported by the integral frame 120. The base 11 includes a gear transmission mechanism 113 for interlocking the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123, a cover (or shutter) 14 for protecting the transfer head 125 and the transfer tape 126 from contamination when the transfer tool is not used. Further, the operation member 15 which is pressed and operated when the outer case 2 is rotationally moved with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 is supported by the integral frame 110.

  The outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1 has a half structure using the frame 120 of the refill unit 12 and the frame 110 of the base unit 11 as elements. As shown in FIG. 6, the outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1 has a substantially teardrop-like outer shape which is circular at the base end side and gradually tapers toward the tip end in a plan view. The center of the arc-shaped contour on the proximal end side is the center of the rotational movement of the outer case 2 relative to the transfer tool main body 1.

  The frame 110 of the base portion 11 is a resin integrally molded article having a bottom wall 111 having a substantially teardrop shape in plan view, and a peripheral wall 112 rising from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall 111. Also, the frame 120 of the refill portion 12 has a substantially teardrop-like shape in plan view, a top wall 121 facing the bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11, and a peripheral wall 112 of the base portion 11 depending from the outer peripheral edge of the top wall 121. It is a resin integrally molded article having a peripheral wall 122 that abuts.

  The peripheral walls 112 and 122 of the outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1 are not continuous over the entire circumference of the transfer tool main body 1, and a part is cut away. In particular, the distal end side of the transfer tool main body 1 and a portion of one side extending linearly from the distal end side toward the proximal end side are open. The cover 14 is disposed in the opening 13. The transfer head 125 supported by the frame 120 of the refill unit 12 is located forward of the tip side of the outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1.

  As described above, the refill portion 12 of the transfer tool main body 1 is detachable from the base portion 11. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, the engagement piece 127 protruding from the top wall 121 of the frame 120 of the refill unit 12 toward the base unit 11 is provided on the frame 110 of the base unit 11. An engagement piece 114 which is inserted into and engaged with the engaged portion 115 and is erected from the frame bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11 toward the refill portion 12 is provided on the frame 120 of the refill portion 12. The engaging portion 128 is inserted and engaged. In addition, by inserting spindles 116 and 117 provided on the frame 110 of the base portion 11 into the inner circumferences of the delivery reel 124 and the take-up reel 123 supported by the frame 120 of the refill portion 12, the refill portion 12 is It can be assembled to the base portion 11.

  When the refill portion 12 is attached to the base portion 11, the gear 1231 integrally formed on the take-up reel 123 meshes with a predetermined gear 1131 of the gear transmission mechanism 113 disposed on the base portion 11. The gear transmission mechanism 113 includes, as elements, a plurality of gear wheels meshing with one another, one of which is coaxial with the delivery reel 124. Between the gear 1132 and a support shaft 117 fitted in the delivery reel 124, a slip clutch (or friction clutch) 118 is disposed which transmits torque while allowing a difference in rotational speed.

  When replacing the refill unit 12 that has consumed the transfer tape 126 with a new refill unit 12, as shown in FIG. 6, the outer case 2 is opened to be in the unfolded posture, and then the frame 120 of the refill unit 12 is used as a base. The engagement pieces 114 and 127 are pulled out from the engaged portions 128 and 115 so as to be separated from the frame 110 of the portion 11, and the take-up reel 123 and the delivery reel 124 are detached from the support shafts 116 and 117. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7, the refill portion 12 can be removed from the base portion 11. Then, a new refill portion 12 may be attached to the base portion 11, and then the outer case 2 may be closed again to be in the closed position shown in FIGS.

  The upper surface of the top wall 121 of the frame 120 of the refill portion 12 mounted on the base portion 11 abuts on or approaches the lower surface of the top wall 221 of the second case member 22 of the outer case 2 in the closed position. As shown in FIG. 6, an axial hole 1211 and a long hole 1212 are formed on the top surface of the top wall 121. The axial hole 1211 is located at the center of the relative rotational movement of the case 2 in plan view relative to the transfer tool main body 1, and the long hole 1212 has a partial arc shape concentric with the center of the plan view. Engaging projections 2211 and 2212 project from the lower surface of the top wall 221 of the second case member 22. When the second case member 22 of the outer case 2 is in the closed position, the engaging projections 2211 and 2212 are engaged. Are respectively inserted into the shaft hole 1211 and the long hole 1212 and engaged therewith. The engagement between the engagement protrusion 2211 and the shaft hole 1211 and the engagement between the engagement protrusion 2212 and the long hole 1212 do not hinder the relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1.

  The lower surface of the bottom wall 111 of the frame 110 of the base portion 11 abuts on or approaches the upper surface of the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21 of the outer case 2. As shown in FIG. 11, the bottom wall 111 is formed with a locking hole 1111 passing therethrough. The locking hole 1111 is located at the center of the relative rotational movement of the planar case outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1. The locking projection 2111 protrudes from the top surface of the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. The locking projection 2111 is inserted into and engaged with the locking hole 1111. At the tip of the locking projection 2111, there is a claw 2112 that protrudes in a direction substantially orthogonal to the insertion direction of the locking projection 2111 with respect to the locking hole 1111. The locking projection 2111 inserted into the hole 1111 is not easily pulled out of the locking hole 1111. Therefore, the bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11 can not separate from the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. That is, the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1 does not separate from the first case member 21 of the outer case 2. Further, the engagement between the locking projection 2111 and the locking hole 1111 does not hinder the rotational movement of the outer case 2 relative to the transfer tool main body 1.

  The transfer tool of the present embodiment can selectively take the non-use state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first use state shown in FIG. 4, and the second use state shown in FIG. In the non-use state, the transfer tool main body 1 and the transfer head 125 are accommodated in the outer case 2. Not only that, the cover 14 supported by the frame 110 of the base 11 of the transfer tool body 1 butts against the peripheral walls 212 and 222 at the tip of the outer case 2 (that is, at the edge of the opening 23) Or advance to the closed position in close proximity. The opening 23 of the outer case 2 extends from the proximal end side of the outer case 2 along one side to near the tip. From this, in the non-use state, an air gap is formed between the peripheral walls 212 and 222 at the tip of the outer case 2 and the peripheral walls 112 and 122 of the outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1. However, the cover 14 advances to the side of the transfer head 125 located at the front end of the transfer tool main body 1 to close this gap, and prevents the outer case 2 from contacting the transfer head 125 from the outside. The presence of the cover 14 prevents dust and dirt from entering the outer case 2 and sticking to the transfer head 125 and the transfer tape 126 when the transfer tool is not in use.

  In the first use state and the second use state, the distal end side of the transfer tool main body 1 and the transfer head 125 are exposed outside the outer case 2. At this time, the cover 14 is displaced from the side of the transfer head 125 and retracted to an open position that does not prevent the contact between the transfer head 125 and the transfer target surface. The first use state is a state in which the outer case 2 is rotated relative to the transfer tool main body 1 by a certain angle from the non-use state, and the second use state is the outer case further from the first use state. 2 is a state in which relative rotation movement is performed in the same direction by a fixed angle.

  Thus, in the transfer tool according to the present embodiment, the outer case 2 can be held in any of the non-use state, the first use state, and the second use state with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 It has become.

  If it explains in full detail, as shown in Drawing 12-Drawing 15, convex rim 213 projected toward bottom wall 111 of base part 11 is formed in the upper surface of bottom wall 211 of first case member 21. As shown in FIG. The ridges 213 surround a region to be the rail 214 having a partial arc shape concentric with the center of the relative rotational movement of the planar case outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1. In addition, by bulging or projecting a part of the inner circumferential surface of the outer protruding ridge 213 toward the center of the relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1, a plurality of holding positions 215, 216 , 217 are configured.

  On the other hand, the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1 is provided with an operation member 15 operated to realize retention of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 and to release the retention. The operation member 15 engages with a pin 119 projecting from a predetermined portion of the bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11 and can be pivoted relative to the base portion 11 about the pin 119. Further, an arm 155 extends from the position engaged with the pin 119 toward the base end side of the frame 110 of the base 11, and the tip of the arm 155 is in contact with the inner side surface of the peripheral wall 112 of the frame 110. Contact. Furthermore, the base portion 151 extends from the position where it engages with the pin 119 toward the tip end side of the frame 110 of the base portion 11.

  A stopper projection 154 projects toward the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21 at a portion of the base portion 151 of the operation member 15 located immediately above the rail 214 formed on the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. There is. The stopper projection 154 penetrates the bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1, and fits in the rail 214 formed on the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. When the stopper projection 154 engages with any one of the above-mentioned holding positions 215, 216, 217, the outer case 2 (the first case member 21) with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 (the frame 110 of the base portion 11) The relative rotational movement is suppressed, that is, the outer case 2 is held in any of the non-use state, the first use state and the second use state. 12 shows the non-use state, FIG. 14 shows the first use state, and FIG. 15 shows the second use state.

  A part of the base portion 151 is the push button 152, 153 pressed and operated by the user's hand. The push buttons 152 and 153 are exposed to the outside of the transfer tool main body 1 from the windows 161 and 162 formed in advance in the peripheral walls 112 and 122 of the outer shell of the transfer tool main body 1. However, both the push buttons 152 and 153 are not necessarily exposed at positions where the user's fingers can reach. In the non-use state shown in FIGS. 2 and 12, the push button 152 is exposed through the opening 23 of the outer case 2, while the push button 153 is a portion of the peripheral walls 212 and 222 of the outer case 2. It is difficult to touch it with the fingers of the user. On the other hand, in the state of use shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the push button 153 is exposed from the opening 23 of the outer case 2 so that the user's finger can easily touch it.

  When it is desired to release the retention of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1, the push buttons 152, 153 exposed from the windows 161, 162 of the peripheral walls 112, 122 of the transfer tool main body 1 are depressed Just do it. In other words, the operation member 15 rotates about the pin 119 with respect to the frame 110 of the base portion 11, and the stopper projection 154 formed on the base portion 151 rotates the outer case 2 relative to the transfer tool main body 1 It is displaced in the direction approaching the center of, that is, in the direction away from the inner circumferential surface of the ridge 213 which is on the outside. As a result, the stopper projection 154 is released from the holding position 215, 216, 217, and the holding of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 is released.

  Further, at this time, the arm portion 155 of the operation member 15 is pressed against the inner side surface of the peripheral wall 112 of the frame 110 of the base portion 11 to be elastically deformed to store a reaction force. Accordingly, when the user does not press the push buttons 152 and 153, the operation member 15 is rotated in the reverse direction about the pin 119 by the elastic reaction force, and the stopper projection 154 is the transfer tool main body 1 of the outer case 2. It is displaced in the direction away from the center of relative rotational movement, that is, in the direction approaching the inner circumferential surface of the convex rim 213 located outside. As a result, the stopper projection 154 can be engaged with any one of the holding positions 215, 216, 217 again, and the user can hold the outer case 2 in any use or non-use state by rotating the outer case 2. It will be. When the outer case 2 is rotationally moved with respect to the transfer tool main body 1, the stopper projection 154 slides in the rail 214 while sliding on the inner circumferential surface of the protrusion 213, and the holding positions 215, 216, When reaching 217, the holding positions 215, 216, 217 are fitted. .

  A torsion coil spring 25 is interposed between the first case member 21 of the outer case 2 and the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1. The spring 25 elastically biases the first case member 21 of the outer case 2 from the non-use position to the use position.

  The pressing button 152 is pressed to expose the transfer tool main body 1 and the transfer head 125 accommodated in the outer case 2 to the outside of the outer case 2. In the non-use state shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 12, when the user depresses the push button 152, the retention of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 is released, and the elastic biasing force of the torsion coil spring 25 The outer case 2 automatically rotates relative to the transfer tool main body 1 at least to a state close to the first use state shown in FIGS. 3 and 13.

  The push button 153 is operated to change the relative angle between the transfer tool main body 1 exposed outside the outer case 2 and the transfer head 125 with respect to the outer case 2. A user who uses the transfer tool presses the transfer head 125 of the transfer tool main body 1 against the transfer target surface. By the reaction, a force is applied to the transfer tool main body 1 in a direction to move the transfer tool main body 1 from the first use state to the second use state. In the first use state shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 14, the engagement between the stopper projection 154 and the holding position 216 is that the transfer tool main body 1 unintentionally rotates with respect to the outer case 2 during use of the transfer tool. Deter Then, when the user presses the push button 153 (or the push button 152), the retention of the outer case 2 to the transfer tool main body 1 is released, and the outer case 2 or the transfer tool main body 1 is released from the first use state. It becomes possible to rotationally move toward the second use state shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.

  In order to rotationally move the outer case 2 or the transfer tool main body 1 from the second use state to the first use state or the non-use state, the push buttons 152, 153 need not necessarily be pressed. However, when the transfer tool main body 1 and the transfer head 125 are stored in the outer case 2, the press buttons 152 and 153 may be pressed.

  The cover 14 for protecting the transfer head 125 and the transfer tape 126 when the transfer tool is not used opens and closes in conjunction with the relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1. As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, teeth 218 are present on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213 formed on the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. The teeth 218 mesh with the gear 17 supported by the frame 110 of the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1. Further, the gear 17 meshes with the rack teeth 141 formed on the cover 14 slidably supported by the frame 110 of the base portion 11.

  The first case member 21 of the outer case 2 is the first use state shown in FIGS. 4 and 14 from the non-use state shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 12 with respect to the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1 The teeth 218 on the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213 rotate the gear 17 in the process of relative rotational movement toward the head, and the rotating gear 17 causes sliding movement of the cover 14 with respect to the frames 110 and 120 to close the cover 14 Displace to the open position. When the cover 14 reaches the open position shown in FIGS. 3 and 13, the gear 17 reaches a portion on the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213 where the teeth 218 are not provided. Therefore, even if (the first case member 21 of) the outer case 2 is further rotationally moved with respect to (the base portion 11 of) the transfer tool main body 1, the gear 17 does not rotate any further and the cover 14 is in the open position. Stay in

  When the first case member 21 of the outer case 2 is positioned in the first use state shown in FIGS. 4 and 14 with respect to the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1, the stopper projection 154 is in the first use state Engage the holding position 216 corresponding to At the same time, one or a small number of teeth 219 provided on the outer circumferential surface of the ridge 213 mesh with the gear 17. As a result, the outer case 2 is held at the position of the first use state, the rotation of the gear 17 meshing with the rack teeth 141 is suppressed, and the cover 14 has the base portion 11 even if an external force acts on the cover 14. Are held in the open position without sliding.

  Furthermore, when the first case member 21 of the outer case 2 is positioned with respect to the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1 in the second use state shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. The holding position 217 corresponding to the use state is engaged. At the same time, one or a small number of teeth 210 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213 mesh with the gear 17. As a result, the outer case 2 is held at the position of the second use state, the rotation of the gear 17 meshing with the rack teeth 141 is suppressed, and the cover 14 has the base portion 11 even if an external force acts on the cover 14. Are held in the open position without sliding.

  When the first case member 21 of the outer case 2 rotationally moves relative to the base portion 11 of the transfer tool main body 1 from the first use state to the non-use state, the teeth 218 of the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213 Naturally, the gear 17 reversely rotates, and the gear 17 causes a sliding movement of the cover 14 with respect to the base portion 11 to displace the cover 14 from the open position to the closed position.

  Supplementally, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the gear 17 which is an element of the conversion mechanism that causes the slide movement of the cover 14 faces the bottom wall 111 of the base portion 11 in the bottom wall 211 of the first case member 21. The first gear element 171 meshing with the teeth 218, 219, 210 formed on the surface, and the second gear element meshing with the teeth 141 formed on the cover 14 slidably supported by the frame 110 of the base portion 11. It is a pair with 172. Normally, the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 integrally rotate to constitute an integral gear 17.

  One of the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 (the second gear element 172 in the illustrated example) is provided with a shaft 1721 projecting along the direction in which the rotation axis of the gear 17 extends, The shaft hole 1711 into which the shaft portion 1721 is inserted is provided in the first gear element 171 (in the illustrated example). The shaft portion 1721 and the shaft hole 1711 function as a slip clutch (or friction clutch) that interlocks and synchronizes the rotation of the first gear element 171 and the rotation of the second gear element 172. On the inner periphery of the shaft hole 1711, a plurality of recessed portions 1712 recessed inward along a radial direction orthogonal to the rotation axis of the gear 17 are continuously formed. Also, on the outer periphery of the shaft 1721, a convex portion 1722 protruding outward along a radial direction orthogonal to the rotation axis of the gear 17 is continuously formed. The convex portion 1722 engages with any of the concave portions 1712 on the inner periphery of the shaft hole 171. Further, the shaft body 1721 is divided into a plurality of portions (divided in the illustrated example) so as to be elastically deformable inward along the radial direction.

  Under normal conditions in which the rotational torque acting on the gear 17 is not excessive, torque is transmitted between the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 through the engagement of the recess 1712 and the protrusion 1722, and the second gear element 172 It does not rotate relative to the first gear element 171, but both rotate as an integral gear 17.

  On the other hand, when the rotational torque acting on the gear 17 becomes excessive, the convex portion 1722 is disengaged from the concave portion 1712 engaged with the elastic deformation of the shaft 1721 and transits to the adjacent concave portion 1712. That is, slippage occurs in the clutch connecting the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172, and no torque is transmitted between them, and the second gear element 172 rotates relative to the first gear element 171. You will come to That is, although one of the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 rotates, the other does not rotate.

  In this embodiment, the transfer tool main body 1 including the transfer head 125 for transferring the transfer material from the transfer tape 126 to the transfer target surface, and the outer case 2 having the grip portion mounted on the transfer tool main body 1 are provided. When the outer case 2 is rotationally moved relative to the transfer tool main body 1, the transfer tool main body 1 is covered by the outer case 2, and at least the transfer head 125 of the transfer tool main body 1 is the outer case 2. A transfer tool capable of taking a state of use exposed to the outside, wherein the transfer tool main body 1 is removably attached to the base portion 11 and the base portion 11 removably attached to the outer case 2; A transfer tool including the refill section 12 for holding the transfer tape 126 is configured. According to the present embodiment, the replacement of the transfer tape 126 is limited to the refill unit 12, and the number of discarded parts can be reduced. Also, the user may discard the base unit 11 by mistake. It can prevent.

  In particular, the delivery reel 124 for delivering the transfer tape 126, the transfer head 125 for winding the transfer tape 126 delivered from the delivery reel 124, and the transfer head 125 via the transfer head 125 in the refill section 12 of the transfer tool body 1. A take-up reel 123 for taking up the tape 126 is provided, and a transmission mechanism 113 for interlocking the rotation of the delivery reel 124 and the rotation of the take-up reel 123 is provided on the base portion 11 of the transfer tool body 1. As a result, the components of the transmission mechanism 113 are not discarded for replacement of the transfer tape 126.

  The outer case 2 has an opening 23 for passing the transfer tool main body 1 in the process of relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1, and a closed portion for preventing the transfer tool main body 1 from passing. Since the hinge 24 for expanding the outer case 2 is provided in the closed portion so as to expose the substantially entire area of the transfer tool main body 1, the outer case 2 is expanded and the refill portion 12 of the transfer tool main body 1 is expanded. Can be easily exchanged. The hinge 24 is provided at a linearly expanded portion of the closed portion.

  The outer case 2 is provided with a first case member 21 and a second case member 22 joined to the first case member 21, and the hinge 24 allows the two case members 21 and 22 to overlap with each other to form the outer case 2. Between the first case member 21 and the closed posture in which the second case member 21 is closed and the unfolded posture in which the outer case 2 is opened with the two case members 21 and 22 separated. And the second case member 22 is connected to the first case member 21 so that the second case member 22 is between the closed position and the unfolded position. And the second case member 22 is biased toward the closed position or its vicinity when the second case member 22 is closer to the first case member 21 than the thought point of the second case member, while the second case member 22 is the first case than the thought point Away from member 21 When the second case member 22 exceeds the thought point, the outer case 2 is automatically deployed because it is a snap hinge that biases the second case member 22 toward the deployment position or its vicinity. , Replacement of the refill unit 12 becomes easier.

  A pair of attachment parts 241 and 242 attached to the first case member 21 and the second case member 22, and a connection part 243 connecting the two attachment parts 241 and 242 so as to allow relative rotation. And a spring portion 244 provided across the mounting portions 241 and 242 separately from the connecting portion 243 and elastically biasing the mounting portions 241 and 242 toward the closed position or its vicinity or the deployed position or its vicinity. The position and the shape of the spring portion 244 are set such that the direction in which the spring portion 244 biases the mounting portions 241 and 242 is reversed at the boundary of the thought point. The hinge 24 is a member separate from the case members 21 and 22. Therefore, it is possible to divert only the hinge 24 to other stationery or the like.

  Since the hinges 24 do not protrude outward from the outer surface of the outer case 2, the presence of the hinges 24 does not impair the design of the transfer tool, and the hinges 24 deteriorate the hand feel or collide with or interfere with other articles. You can also avoid doing it.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the transfer tool main body 1 including the transfer head 125 for transferring a transfer material to the transfer target surface, and the outer case 2 accommodating the transfer tool main body 1 are provided. By moving relative to the tool main body 1, the non-use state where the transfer tool main body 1 is covered by the outer case 2 and the use state where at least the transfer head 125 of the transfer tool main body 1 is exposed outside the outer case 2 can be taken. The transfer tool main body 1 closes the gap formed between the outer case 2 and the transfer tool main body 1 in the non-use state, and the transfer head 125 from the outside via the gap is closed. A cover 14 is provided to block the contact with the cover 14, and the cover 14 constitutes a transfer tool that opens and closes in conjunction with the relative movement. According to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress the entry of dust and dirt into the outer case 2 when the transfer tool is not in use, and effectively prevent the transfer head 125 or the transfer tape 126 from being contaminated.

  The relative movement is relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1. The cover 14 is provided slidably along the other side of the front end side of the transfer tool main body 1 and is used when the transfer head 125 is pressed against the transfer target surface to transfer the transferred material onto the transfer target surface. It does not get in the way.

  The transfer tool of this embodiment is equipped with a conversion mechanism for converting the relative rotational movement between the outer case 2 and the transfer tool body 1 into the slide movement of the cover 14. The conversion mechanism includes the teeth 218 on the outer peripheral surface of the ridge 213, the gear 17 and the rack teeth 141 of the cover 14 as components.

  The conversion mechanism has a tooth 218 provided on the outer case 2 side, a tooth 141 provided on the cover 14 side, and a gear 17 meshing with both the teeth 218 and 141, and the gear 17 is outside. In conjunction with the relative rotational movement between the case 2 and the transfer tool main body 1, the cover 14 is driven to rotate to cause the slide movement. The gear 17 does not mesh with the teeth 218 in the use condition. Therefore, even if an external force is applied to the cover 14 in the use state, damage to the components of the transfer tool or malfunction of the mechanism can be avoided.

  In addition, the gear 17 of the conversion mechanism meshes with a first gear element 171 that meshes with a tooth 218 provided on the outer case 2 side and a second gear element 172 that meshes with a tooth 141 provided on the cover 14 side. Between the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 and interlocking the rotation of the two and interlocking the rotation of the second gear element 172 with respect to the first gear element 171 when an excessive torque is applied. The clutches 1711 and 1721 allow the transmission of torque between the first gear element 171 and the second gear element 172 when an excessive external force is applied to the cover 14 or the like. Thus, damage to the components of the transfer tool and malfunction of the mechanism can be prevented.

  The conversion mechanism slides the cover 14 from the closed position closing the gap in the non-use state to an open position which does not prevent the contact between the transfer head 125 and the transfer target surface in the use state.

  The outer case 2 and the transfer tool main body 1 are relatively rotated and moved in the same direction from the first use state by a fixed angle in the first use state, which is rotated by the fixed angle from the non-use state. The conversion mechanism slides the cover 14 between the non-use state and the first use state.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments detailed above. For example, in the above embodiment, the teeth of the gear 17 are not engaged with the teeth 218 of the outer case 2 in the use state, but the teeth of the gear 17 are engaged with the teeth 141 of the cover 14 in the use state. It does not prevent the construction that can not be done.

  In the above embodiment, the outer case 2 is elastically urged in the direction from the non-use position to the use position by the spring 25 and the user presses the push button 152 in the non-use state. The case 2 was automatically rotated to a state close to the first use state. However, the outer case 2 does not necessarily have to be resiliently biased to rotate automatically, and the spring 25 is not an essential component.

  In the case where the outer case 2 is not elastically urged to rotate automatically, the user may manually use the outer case 2 or the outer case 2 to expose the transfer head 125 covered by the outer case 2 to the outside of the outer case 2. It is necessary to perform an operation to rotate the transfer tool main body 1 from the non-use state toward the use state. The transfer tool of the modification shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 20 is one in which the outer case 2 is not elastically urged to rotate automatically. In the transfer tool of this modification, slightly recessed concave portions 181 and 182 are formed on the outer surfaces of the peripheral walls 112 and 122 of the partial cylindrical outer shell on the proximal end side of the transfer tool main body 1. As shown in FIG. 20, the recesses 181 and 182 are located at two symmetrical locations at the center of the relative rotational movement of the outer case 2 with respect to the transfer tool main body 1 in plan view or plan view. In FIG. 20, for the sake of simplicity, the illustration of the internal structure other than the outer case 2, the frame 110 of the transfer tool main body 1, the cover 14, the hinge 24 and the transfer head 125 is omitted.

  In the non-use state shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 20, the peripheral wall 112 and 122 on the proximal end side of the transfer tool main body 1 and the concave portions 181 and 182 are exposed through the opening 23 of the outer case 2. The user places a finger in the recess 181, 182 and holds the peripheral wall 112, 122 on the proximal end side of the transfer tool main body 1 with two fingers so as to rotate the transfer tool main body 1 with respect to the outer cover 2. You can do the operation.

  In addition, the specific configuration of each part can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The present invention is applicable to a transfer tool used to transfer a transfer material to a transfer target surface.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Transfer tool main body 11 ... Base part 12 ... Refill part 14 ... Cover 125 ... Transfer head 126 ... Transfer tape 2 ... Outer case

Claims (7)

A transfer tool main body provided with a transfer head for transferring a transfer material from a transfer tape to a transfer target surface, and an outer case having a grip portion mounted on the transfer tool main body, the outer case being opposed to the transfer tool main body A transfer tool capable of taking a non-use state in which the transfer tool main body is covered by the outer case and a use state in which at least the transfer head of the transfer tool main body is exposed to the outside of the outer case;
A transfer tool comprising: a base portion attached to the outer case in a non-removable manner; and a refill portion detachably attached to the base portion and holding at least the transfer tape. The refill portion of the transfer tool main body is provided with a delivery reel for delivering the transfer tape, the transfer head on which the transfer tape delivered from the delivery reel is wound, and a take-up reel for winding the transfer tape via the transfer head. And
The transfer tool according to claim 1, wherein a transmission mechanism for interlocking the rotation of the delivery reel and the rotation of the take-up reel is provided on the base portion of the transfer tool body. The outer case has an opening for passing the transfer tool main body in the process of relative rotation movement of the outer case with respect to the transfer tool main body, and a closed portion for preventing the transfer tool main body from passing therethrough.
The transfer tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the closing portion is provided with a hinge for expanding the outer case so as to expose substantially the entire area of the transfer tool main body. The transfer tool according to claim 3, wherein the hinge is provided at a linearly expanded portion in the closed portion. The outer case includes a first case member and a second case member joined to the first case member,
The hinge is a second case member between a closed position in which the two case members overlap and the outer case is closed, and a deployed position in which the two case members are separated and the outer case is opened. Connect the second case member to the first case member so that it can rotate relative to the first case member,
In addition, when the second case member is closer to the first case member than the thought point between the closed position and the deployed position, the hinge may have the second case member in the closed position or in the vicinity thereof. A snap hinge that biases the second case member toward or near the deployed position when the second case member is further from the first case member than the thought point, The transfer tool according to item 3 or 4. The hinge straddles both attachment portions separately from the pair of attachment portions attached respectively to the first case member and the second case member, a connection portion connecting the two attachment portions so as to allow relative rotation, and the connection portion. A spring portion which elastically biases both mounting portions toward the closed position or the vicinity thereof or the expanded position or the vicinity thereof,
The transfer tool according to claim 5, wherein a direction in which the spring portion biases the attachment portion is reversed at the boundary of the thought point. The transfer tool according to claim 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the hinge does not protrude outward from the outer surface of the outer case.

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