JP2022176504A - Tool stand that holds tools in the air - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the problems of a conventional pen holder as an example of a tool holder, where, when many pens are put in, the pens are hidden behind the pens, and it lacks visibility; tools cannot be placed in a fixed position on the pen stand; since the bottom is used to hold the pen, it gets dirty with ink and lead scum and collects dust; when the pen stand falls down due to an earthquake or the like, there is a danger that the pen will roll down and break, or someone will step on it and get injured; and tools that are lower than the height of the pen holder, such as short pencils, are difficult to use because they fall inside.SOLUTION: To provide a tool stand that has a holder 7 for floating and holding a tool.EFFECT: The position of the tools in the tool stand remains unchanged and easy to see, the tools do not easily jump out even when they fall down, so the safety is high, and the inside of the tool stand can be kept clean because it does not require a bottom.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention is a tool stand in which a tool (2) such as a pen holder or a tool holder can be put upright, and the tool (2) is held at two points, the side plate (8) and the bottom (5), as in the conventional art. Since the tool (2) is held floating by the holder (7), the position of the tool (2) in the tool stand does not change, and the tool (2) can be easily pulled out even if it falls down. To provide a tool stand which is highly safe because it does not pop out and which can keep the inside of the tool stand clean because it does not require a bottom (5).

As a representative tool stand, a conventional pen stand (1) as shown in FIG. 1 will be described as an example. A tool stand represented by a conventional pen stand (1) as shown in FIG. there is There are also tool stands that are not held by the outer plate (4) and the bottom (5). Patent Literature 1 is an example.

Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-015905

As a representative tool stand, a pen stand (1) will be described as an example. The conventional pen holder (1) as shown in FIG. 1 cannot keep the tool (2) in a fixed position on the pen holder (1), and when many pens (2) are put, the pen (2) ) was hidden behind the pen (2), and the visibility was lacking. (Problem 1) Since the pen (2) or the like sticks to the bottom (5), the structure is such that it is easily soiled with ink and lead scum, and dust in the air collects. (Problem 2) When the pen holder (1) falls down due to an earthquake or the like, the pen (2) rolls down and breaks, or there is a danger that someone will step on it and get injured. Similarly, in Patent Document 1, if the tool (2) such as the pen (2) is tilted in the front direction, there is a risk that the tool (2) may roll down. (Problem 3) When a pen (2) or a mechanical pencil (2) without a cap is inserted, unnecessary force continues to be applied to the core for a long period of time (Problem 4) A pen stand (1) like a short pencil (3) ), the pen (2) and the tool (2) will fall inside, causing problems such as difficulty in use (problem 5).

As shown in FIG. 2, the pen stand (6), which utilizes the mechanism of a tool stand for holding a tool in the air of the present invention, contains a holder (7) such as a spring (11). The figure on the left shows an example of using a spring (11) as a retainer (7), and the figure in the middle is its cross-sectional view. The figure on the right is an example using a protrusion (13). As a result, the inserted pens (2) are individually held or a plurality of pens (2) are collectively held. For this reason, a fixed pen (2) can be held in a fixed place, and problem 1 can be solved because it is easy to see. The pen (2) is held in the air by a holder (7). Therefore, the bottom (5) is unnecessary and can be removed. Since there is no bottom (5), it does not get dirty with ink or lead scum, and does not collect dust. The conventional labor of wiping the pen holder (1) after all the pens (2) of the pen holder (1) are removed is eliminated. Therefore, problem 2 can be solved. Even if the pen stand (6) falls down, the pen (2) does not leave the pen stand because the holder (7) holds the pen (2). Therefore, problem 3 can be solved without the risk of someone stepping on it. Since the pen (2) is held by the holder (7) so as to float in the air, no pressure is applied to the core even when held. Problem 4 can be solved by this. Even pens (2) and tools (2) that are lower than the height of the pen stand (6), such as short pencils (3), are held in the hollow by the holder (7), so they are always in the pen stand (6). ) is partially outside. The pen (2) and the tool (2) can be stored in a form that can be properly seen from above the pen holder (6), thereby solving the problem 5. - 特許庁

traditional pen stand Example of pen holder according to the present invention Examples of holder types Example of fixing a tool with a holder Example of attaching a holder to a plate Examples of holding fixtures composed of layers An example of a pen stand in which the holder on the upper layer is supported by the lower part An example of a pen holder with an inset bottom and a movable bottom that can be opened and closed like a lid according to the present invention Example of shallow pen stand according to the present invention Example of a pen stand that can hold a pen from above and from the front according to the present invention Example of a pen stand for holding a pen or the like in a narrow space or gap according to the present invention Example of a pen holder with a highly interior design and a complicated shape according to the invention of the present application Example of rotary pen stand according to the present invention An example of a pen stand in which another tool can be put in the central part according to the present invention Example of a pencil holder with a pencil sharpener housed in the central portion according to the present invention An example of a pen stand with a digital scale added to the side according to the present invention Example of tool box according to the present invention

As a representative tool stand, the pen stand (6) will be described as an example. The structure of the present invention consists of a holder (7) for holding a tool (2) and a plate (8) for supporting it, as shown in FIG. The figure on the left shows an example of using a spring (11) as a retainer (7), and the figure in the middle is its cross-sectional view. The figure on the right is an example using a protrusion (13).

The holder (7) consists of a spring (11), a net (12), a protrusion (13), a linear or strip-shaped material stretched in various directions (14), and a number of linear or strip-shaped materials as shown in FIG. It is composed of an irregularly woven belt-like substance, a mass of folded cotton-like or noodle-like material (15), or a tool (2) that is supported from below or from the side. Anything can be used as long as it can hold the tool (2) or support it from below or from the side. Anything that can be held in such a manner becomes a holder (7). The retainer (7) serves to fix the tool (2). There are two ways in which the retainer (7) holds the tool (2) in the air. One method is to clamp the tool (2) from both sides as shown in the left figure of Fig. 4 and fix it. Another method is to support the tool (2) from below or from the side with a plurality of linear or band-like substances, as shown in the right figure of FIG. These two types may be used together.

When the tool (2) is clamped and fixed from both sides, the tool (2) is inserted between the holders (7) in the tool insertion direction (9), and the holders (7) spread laterally. At the same time, the restoring force of the holder (7) acts to restore the tool (2).

When the tool (2) is supported by a plurality of linear or band-shaped substances, when the tool (2) is inserted into the holder (7) from the tool insertion direction (9), the linear or band-shaped substances are pulled and tensioned. works.

If the tool (2) is clamped from both sides and fixed, the position and direction of the tool (2) are also fixed. Therefore, even if the pen stand (6) is turned upside down or shaken, the place will not change and the tool (2) will not fall. The method of supporting the tool (2) from below with a plurality of linear or band-shaped substances requires consideration of the number and density of the linear or band-shaped substances when arranging them. If you turn it upside down or shake it, the tool (2) will fall. Therefore, another holder (7) is required to fix the position and direction and support it from the side as much as possible. 4, the line (16) supports it from below, and the line (17) fixes the position and direction of the tool (2) and supports it from the side. It is thus necessary to support with several retainers (7). In the pen holder (6), linear or strip-shaped materials are stretched in various directions (14), multiple nets (12) are stacked, or multiple linear or strip-shaped materials are woven irregularly. It is realized by a mechanism such as sticking a tool (2) into a lump (15) of cotton-like or noodle-like material that is folded or folded.
The type, material, shape, etc., of the holder (7) are determined by assuming the expected range of the type, shape, width, length, weight, etc. of the tool (2) to be held. The size and thickness of the assumed tool (2) to be held when inserted from the tool insertion direction (9) into the present invention are confirmed, and the holder (7) is a spring (11) or a protrusion (13). ), the width and spacing of the part where the tool (2) is sandwiched; In the case of a holder (7) such as a mass (15) of cotton-like or noodle-like material in which band-like substances are irregularly woven or folded, the interval, number, density, etc. are determined. If the width, interval or size is too narrow than the tool (2), the tool (2) will not enter the holder (7), and if it is too wide, the tool (2) will slip through the holder (7). Assuming the weight of the tool (2) to be held, consider the material (hardness, softness) of the holder (7), etc., and hold the tool (2) assumed to be held in the air. Make sure you have the resilience and tension you need to keep going.

When the tool (2) is clamped and fixed from both sides, the restoring force is determined by the material (hardness, softness), shape, thickness, length, etc. of the holder (7). If the holder (7) is too soft, too thin, or too long for the assumed weight of the tool (2) to be held, the restoring force will be weakened and the tool (2) will easily fall off. . When the tool (2) is inserted into the holder (7), the holder (7) spreads sideways, and at the same time, a restoring force acts to restore the tool (2). Become.
Even if it can be held temporarily, it is assumed that if the restoring force is weak, when another tool (2) is inserted near the part that already holds the tool (2), it will be pulled by the movement and fall. be. If you use a material that is harder than necessary to increase the restoring force, you will have to apply extra force when inserting the tool (2), and in the worst case the tool (2) will be damaged. There is Test the holder (7) using the assumed tool (2) to be held, and determine the material (hardness, softness), shape, thickness, length, etc. of the holder (7) that is just right. preferably determined.

The retainer (7) may be removable or replaceable by a method such as a snap-in type. The user can then adjust the holder (7) to his/her convenience.

The holder (7) can hold the tool (2) or support it from the side or bottom. Any object may be arranged in any direction and in any shape with respect to (8). Taking the spring (11) as an example, it may be arranged vertically, horizontally, or obliquely as shown in FIG. If a metal spring (11) is used, it is preferable to use a spring (11) covered with vinyl or the like so as not to damage the holding tool (2). The springs (11) as well as the other retainers (7) can be arranged vertically, horizontally, diagonally and so on. If it is a linear or band-shaped substance, it can be stretched freely in all directions. Only vertical lines or horizontal lines may be used. If it is a net (12), the shape of the net (12) may be square, hexagonal, round, or any shape of holes. Any direction is fine.

As for the holder (7), a single type may be used as shown in the bottom of FIG. 5, or a plurality of types may be used at the same time. Alternatively, layers may be formed as shown in FIG. If the tool (2) can be pinched, supported from the side or bottom, and placed in a manner that does not hinder insertion and removal of the tool (2) from the tool insertion direction (9), then it will be placed against the plate (8). Any object can be arranged in any direction and in any shape.

The holder (7) may be constructed in layers as shown in FIG. That is, the holders (7) with wide intervals are mounted on the frontmost side when viewed from the tool insertion direction (9), and the holders (7) with narrower intervals are mounted on the next layer. Add layers as needed. In this way, even if the holder (7) on the front side cannot hold the tool (2) because the space is wider than the width of the tool (2), it can be held by the narrow space of the holder (7) in the next layer. . If the width of the tool (2) is large, it can be held in a layer closer to the front, so that one tool stand can hold a wide range of tools (2) of different sizes. In addition, by forming layers, one tool (2) is held by a plurality of holders (7), which increases the sense of stability.

In addition, when used for a long period of time, the holder (7) deteriorates over time, and the portion away from the joint (10) with the plate (8) may drop downward. In order to avoid such a situation, as shown in FIG. 7, the lower part (18) may be configured to support the holder (7) in the upper layer. This may be supported by another holder (7).

Since the material of the holder (7) requires the restoring force and tension as described above, it can be selected from metal, rubber, resin such as polypropylene, etc., depending on the assumed tool (2) to be held. Alternatively, it is preferable to fabricate from fibers or the like. Any material may be used as long as it has the necessary restoring force and tension to hold the tool (2) in the air and does not break easily when the tool (2) is taken in and out. If a metal spring (11) (11) is used, it is preferable to use a spring (11) covered with vinyl or the like so as not to damage the holding tool (2).

Multiple holders (7) may be used in one product, and different widths, shapes and materials may be used.

The present invention can hold the tool (2) in a shallow position as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to add functions such as creating a tool stand that is shallower than before and holding other tools (2) in the empty space.

The plate (8) serves as a base for placing the present invention as shown in FIG. 2, and at the same time plays a role of supporting the holder (7). It is preferable to arrange the holder (7) so as to prevent the tool (2) from popping out in a direction other than the tool insertion direction (9). Since the tool (2) is held by the holder (7), the tool insertion direction (9) is not limited to the upward direction unlike the conventional pen stand. Various directions are conceivable as in the examples of FIGS. 10 and 13 .

The tool (2) is sandwiched and held in the air by the holder (7), so the bottom (5) is not required. This makes it very convenient when cleaning. This pen stand (6) can be cleaned by lifting the pen stand (6) slightly and wiping the bottom together when wiping the desk. It's done as part of cleaning the desk. However, the bottom (5) may be provided when it is desired not to drop dust on the desk as much as possible, or when the design of the pen holder (6) is concerned. In that case, a snap-on bottom (19) in FIG. 8 or a bottom (5) that can be moved and opened and closed like a lid is preferred. Otherwise, if you try to wipe the contents with a cloth or the like during cleaning, the holder (7) will be an obstacle and it will be difficult to clean from the tool insertion direction (9).

It is preferable that the plate (8) has some weight. And it is preferable that the center of gravity is lower. The weight prevents the body of the present invention from being pulled by the tool (2) when the tool (2) is inserted or removed. And if the center of gravity is lower, it will not fall over easily even if vibrations are applied.
As described above, the material of the plate (8) is selected so that the holder (7) can be securely fixed and the tool (2) is not easily broken or crushed when the tool (2) is put in and taken out. Any material may be used as long as it is a material.

The joint (10) between the holder (7) and the plate (8) may be joined by any method such as adhesion, welding, fitting, or stitching. Use joining methods and materials that can withstand the force of being pierced or pulled out. If the holder (7) and the plate (8) are made of the same material, they may be integrally molded.

The method of use is to insert the tool (2) from the tool insertion direction (9) of the tool case of the present invention. The tool (2) is held by a holder (7). When taking out the tool (2), just pull it out.

FIG. 2 shows an example of using the present invention as a vertical pen stand (6). The figure on the left shows an example of using a spring (11) as a retainer (7), and the figure in the middle is its cross-sectional view. The figure on the right is an example using a protrusion (13). Regardless of the length of the inserted pen (2) or pencil, most of them are out of the pen holder (6), so that the user can understand at a glance what is where.

The present invention can hold the tool (2) at a shallower position than the conventional pen stand (1). Therefore, it is possible to create a pen stand (21) that is shallower than before.
FIG. 9 shows an example of using the present invention as a pen stand (21) that is shallower than the conventional pen stand.

FIG. 10 shows an example of using the present invention as a pen stand (22) capable of holding the pen (2) from above and from the front. The tool insertion direction (9) is top and front. Since the present invention can hold a tool (2) such as a pen (2) in various directions by arranging the holder (7) three-dimensionally in this way, it is more convenient than a normal pen stand (1). Increased flexibility and capacity. In this case, the center of gravity is biased forward, so it is preferable to lower the center of gravity of the pen stand (22) and increase its weight.

FIG. 11 is an example of a pen stand (23) using the present invention to hold a pen (2) or the like on the side or gap of a display (24). The tool insertion direction (9) is the front. Since it is held floating by the holder (7), the tool (2) can be properly held without inserting the pen (2) from above. Even in this case, since there is no bottom (5), dust does not accumulate.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a pen stand (25) using the present invention so that it can hold a pen (2) and the like even in a complicated shape with a high degree of interior design. The tool insertion direction (9) is the front. Since the tool (2) is held floating by the holder (7), the tool (2) can be properly held without inserting the pen (2) from above. Even in this case, since there is no bottom (5), dust does not accumulate.

FIG. 13 is a rotary pen stand (26). In this example, since the pen (2) is sandwiched and held by the holder (7), it will not fall off even if it is turned upside down. Since the tool (2) is held floating by the holder (7), the pen holder (26) itself can be moved in this manner. Also, by being rotatable in this way, double the number of pens (2) can be held.

The present invention can hold the tool (2) in a shallow position. Therefore, the tool (2) can be held at a shallower position than the conventional pen holder (1), and the function of inserting other tools (2) into the empty space can be added. FIG. 14 shows an example of a pen stand (29) in which another tool (2) can be put in the central part. Since the pen (2) is sandwiched and held above by the holder (7), there is a space below the center of the pen stand (29). An opening (30) is provided here into which another holder (7) (in this example a projection (13) is inserted so that the tool (2) can be clamped or hung from the front. The present invention holds the tools (2) in a shallow position, which allows more space to hold more tools (2) or add other functions.

The present invention is particularly useful for holding pencils. This is because the lead does not touch the bottom (5) and no force is applied when the pencil is stuck in the pen stand. Especially useful in colored pencils with brittle leads. In addition, the present invention does not change the place where the pencil is inserted, and since there is an overview, it is possible to know at a glance what color is where. Since the present invention holds the pencil at a shallow position above, the pencil sharpener (33) can be inserted near the center of the main body as shown in the diagram and photograph of FIG. Since there is no bottom (5), the shavings fall down. When sharpening a pencil with this pen stand, do it on a trash can. When the pen holder (32) is used exclusively for pencils in this way, a removable bottom (5) or a movable bottom (5) (20) such as a lid may be provided as a waste container. In that case, it is preferable to mount the bottom (19) which is of the snap-in type in FIG. 8 or the bottom (5) which can be moved and opened and closed like a lid. The space inside the tool stand is thus very useful to equip with associated tools (2) to be held. A similar example is the scissors whetstone placed inside the pen holder that holds the scissors.

FIG. 16 shows an example of a pen stand (34) with a digital scale (35) attached to the back of the pen stand. In the present invention, since the tool (2) is held floating by the holder (7), there is no problem even if it is knocked down. Therefore, it is possible to equip equipment that can be used when defeated. When this pen stand (34) is tilted forward, the digital scale (35) can be used. Useful for weighing mail. In Example 8, the inner side of the plate (8) was used, but it is possible to attach various functions to the outer side of the plate (8). In this way, it is highly convenient to wear items that are not usually used, but are used occasionally.

FIG. 17 shows the present invention used as a tool box (36). Since such a tool box (36) is used in a place with a lot of dust and iron scraps, various dusts and garbage tend to accumulate on the bottom (5). By using the mechanism of the present invention, it is possible to maintain some degree of cleanliness by eliminating the bottom (5). In this example, the part where the tool (37) is inserted is a rotary type that rotates on the rotating shaft (27). ing. When the cover is opened, it rotates around the rotating shaft (27), the tool stand inside is raised, and the tool (37) can be put in and taken out.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible based on the gist of the present invention, and these are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Conventional pen stand 2 Various tools (pens, etc.) held by the present invention 3 Shortened pencil 4 Peripheral plate 5 Bottom 6 Example of pen stand according to the present invention 7 Holder 8 Plate 9 Tool insertion direction 10 Joint between holder and plate 11 Example of holder Spring 12 Example of holder Mesh 13 Example of holder Protrusion 14 Example of holder Linear or belt-shaped material 15. An example of a holder. A lump of cotton-like or noodle-like material that looks like multiple linear or band-like substances are irregularly woven or folded. 16. Wires that support the tool. Shaped or strip-shaped substance 17 Linear or strip-shaped substance for fixing the position of the tool from the side 18 Parts supporting the holder 19 Fitting type bottom 20 Movable bottom 21 Example of shallow pen stand according to the present invention 22... Example of a pen stand that can hold a pen from above and from the front according to the present invention 23... Example of a pen stand that holds a pen or the like in a narrow space or a gap according to the present invention 24... Display 25... A highly complex interior design according to the present invention Example of shaped pen stand 26... Example of rotary pen stand according to the present invention 27... Rotating shaft 28... Feet 29... Example of pen stand in which another tool can be put in the center part according to the present invention 30... Opening 31... Lid 32... Example of a pencil stand with a pencil sharpener housed in the central portion according to the present invention 33... Pencil sharpener 34... Example of a pen stand with a digital scale added to the side according to the present invention 35... Digital scale 36... Example of a tool box according to the present invention 37...Tool

Claims (1)

It is a tool stand that holds a tool (2) fixedly in the air. Anything can be used for (7) as long as it can hold the tool (2) or support it from below or from the side. ), linear or strip-shaped materials stretched in various directions (14), or lumps of cotton-like or noodle-like materials that are irregularly woven or folded with many linear or strip-shaped substances ( 15) etc. can be used, and the holder (7) may be of not only one kind but also various kinds at the same time, and may be constructed in layers, and the plate (8) holds the holder (7). The support plays a role of a base for placing the present invention, and the holder (7) and the plate (8) are joined with a strength sufficient for use, but the holder (7) is detachable so that it can be replaced. Since the tool (2) is held in the air by the holder (7), the tool (2) can be held in the air without the bottom (5). 20) may be provided, and when the tools (2) are placed in the tool stand of the present invention, the tools (2) are held individually or collectively in a hollow shallow position, so the tool stand may be shallow. In addition, since the tool (2) can be held in various directions, the tool (2) can be arranged vertically even if it is a vertical tool stand that uses a gap, and the tool stand has a complicated design. However, the tools (2) can be arranged, and the unused space inside the plate (8) can be used to hold other tools (2) or to attach items with other functions, Even if the tool stand of the present invention is knocked down, the tool (2) will not pop out no matter how it is moved, so other tools (2) can be held outside the plate (8), or other functions can be placed outside the plate (8). A tool stand characterized by the fact that it may be attached.

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