JP5756089B2 - Applicator tool assembly and applicator tool suitable therefor - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an applicator tool assembly as described in claim 1, an applicator tool as described in claim 17 suitable for use in an applicator tool assembly, and an applicator tool assembly according to claim 18. A parts kit, in particular a sales unit, comprising at least one assembly element for the purpose and a plurality of applicator tools.

  The applicator tool is known, for example, in the form of a writing pen, a drawing pen or a crayon. The applicator tool is usually elongated and tapered and has a round, oval or polygonal cross section. When using a known writing instrument, the writing instrument is often placed on a support surface, such as a desk, between individual uses, and is then grabbed and taken up from the support surface for further use. It is known that since the writing instrument has a substantially round cross section, the writing instrument tends to roll in an uncontrollable manner when placed on an inclined surface without a clip. Therefore, many writing tools have a special anti-roll element for preventing the writing tool from rolling. Applicator tools, especially writing tools, stay in place by using clips or anti-roll elements. However, such means for preventing the rolling of the tool complicate the manufacture of the writing instrument, especially when additional elements are used only for such purposes, such as the anti-rolling element described above, Increase manufacturing costs.

  Another drawback associated with known writing instruments is that individual writing instruments can be individually fitted with caps to protect the writing utensils and prevent them from drying out by users who require many different writing utensils or drawing crayons in their work procedures. Do not seal between each use. Such sealing caps typically apply or transfer the working material, i.e. the writing material of the applicator tool, in order to hermetically cover the applicator member and / or to protect the applicator member from mechanical influences. It is fitted or screwed into a tip with a member for it. Because the applicator tool is used, the cap can also be fitted to the non-working end opposite the working end, and if the cap and / or non-working end is so fitted, the sealing cap can be removed. Can be placed over the non-working end. If a male or female user has to leave the place of work suddenly, it can happen that the writing instrument and / or its cap that is not covered is left untouched. This creates a risk that the writing instrument will dry or dry out. In addition, it takes effort to quickly pick up and move a moving writing instrument.

  Furthermore, known writing instruments are often difficult to pick up due to their geometry. Writing instruments often have very narrow or small cross-sections, so it is generally not so difficult to pick up a writing instrument that was laid down, but measured from the surface on which the writing instrument is placed, Since the surface of the writing instrument that can be grasped by a human finger ball, that is, the height of the surface of the writing instrument that can be grasped is almost smaller than the average height of the finger ball, it is not so easy. Here, “fingerball height” in this context is centered on the distal sensory sphere at the inner edge of each finger, on the fingertip, or on the surface on which the writing tool is placed or the same fingertip is applied. Represents an interval. In the use situations described above involving a plurality of writing instruments, for example in the form of a writing pen and / or colored pencil or pen, the writing instrument is often left open, i.e. without a protective cap. Thus, in the above-described operation for picking one of the pens from the surface on which the pen is placed, contact of the unclosed writing instrument tip to that surface can occur. In this case, on the one hand, the surface on which the writing instrument was placed will be soiled with a pen or pencil, and on the other hand, for delicate writing or for example the tip of a mechanical pen or a drawing felt pen or a fine felt stick crayon. In the case of a drawing nib, the writing or drawing nib can be damaged or destroyed by contact with the surface on which it was placed.

  With respect to the sealing cap described above, it is also noted that the cap should have at least one small through-opening in the axial direction in order to continue to allow breathing exchange if such a cap is accidentally swallowed. I have to keep it. The location and size of such openings are described in “Caps for writing and marking instruments intended for use by children up to 14”. is the subject of ISO standard 11540. Providing the through-opening can reduce the risk of swallowing the cap, but nevertheless, there remains a risk that the cap's through-opening will become clogged and unusable.

  The object of the present invention is to eliminate or at least reduce at least one of the above-mentioned drawbacks. In particular, the object of the present invention is to provide a feasible aspect in which a plurality of writing instruments can be kept together quickly, easily and safely and thus can be quickly moved or cleared away at any time. Is to provide.

  A solution according to the invention consists in an applicator tool assembly having the features of claim 1, an applicator tool suitable for use with an applicator tool assembly as described in claim 17, and claim 18. Accordingly, a parts kit, particularly a sales unit, including at least one assembly element for an applicator tool assembly and a plurality of applicator tools is provided. Useful configurations and developments are listed in the dependent claims.

  In this context, "applicator tool" includes pencils, colored pencils and crayons, mechanical pencils, oily magic pens, glass pencils, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, roller point pens, gel ink pens, felt pens, fiber pens, oily markers, text markers and It should be noted that it should not be construed as including only fluorescent markers and the like. Applicator devices according to the present invention are in principle not exhaustive, but may be used for cosmetic and cosmetic applications such as makeup pencils, eyeshadows or eyeliners, powder sticks, lipsticks or medical lipsticks etc. It can also be a pen-like device for applying medical substances. Since these applicator devices are basically known to those skilled in the art in terms of structure and function, details not necessary for an understanding of the present invention are not included herein.

  A first aspect of the invention relates to an applicator tool assembly that substantially includes an assembly element and at least two applicator tools. The applicator tool is characterized by a major axis substantially determined by the longitudinal direction of the applicator tool and at least one working end and possibly a non-working end. In one region of these ends, the applicator device according to the invention has at least one connecting element. The collective elements are connected to each applicator tool using a respective connecting element.

  Multiple applicator tools can be easily and reliably brought together by an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention. Especially in the case of a construction in which the coupling element is a cap of the applicator tool, the risk of losing the cap or leaving the cap where it is placed is greatly reduced. In addition, the swallowing of the cap secured on a sufficiently sized assembly element can be almost completely eliminated.

  The collective element for the applicator tool assembly according to the present invention is a fairly large structure with a collective through opening. The structure preferably has a collective end of the collective through opening, which is essentially substantially closed. It is particularly preferred that the collecting end has a predetermined collecting end cross section, which is preferably substantially the same for the entire collecting element. In some embodiments, the collective element can be an element in the form of a carabiner hook, and in this regard, it is particularly preferred that the collective element be configured in a form such as a circular ring.

  In a particular configuration, each connecting element or collecting element is shaped such that the respective applicator tool is connected in a removable manner to the collecting element. This—in addition to other possible advantages—allows the user to combine individual applicator tools into an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention that can be carried together.

  In order to connect each applicator tool to the collective element in an attachable / detachable manner, the edges of the collective element have a collective opening (cut) through the collective element, suitable for the attachment / detachment of the collective element. Can have. For example, the tips of the collective elements can overlap at the collective opening (cut), particularly in the form of a key ring.

  In the region of the collective opening, the collective element can have a closure by which the collective opening can be closed in an openable and closable manner and the collective element can be closed. Opening the closure allows removal of the applicator tool disposed on the collective element and / or addition of the applicator tool to the collective element and / or arrangement in some other manner on the collective element. It becomes possible. The closures can have corresponding closure elements provided on both sides. That is, the first closure element can have, for example, a hollow shape that expands in a looped manner in a closed shape, and when the closure is closed, the second closure element in the form of a plug element is suitable in a hollow shape. You can go through. In this regard, if the plug element is narrower or narrower than the inner dimension of the hollow shape at least in the first orientation and wider or thicker than the aforementioned inner dimension of the hollow shape in at least one second orientation of the plug element. Further advantageous. In this way, the respective orientations of the closure elements relative to each other require a small or large force to open or close the closure in the respective orientations, or in the respective orientations of the closure elements relative to each other. It is crucial in determining whether it is possible to open the closure in a non-destructive manner.

  Under tension load, for example, to prevent the closure from opening unexpectedly when the applicator tool assembly is gripped away from the closure and is hooked, picked up or suspended, etc. The plug element is in the shape of a ridge, and the hollow shape can be a loop, preferably having a quadrilateral, trapezoidal, rhombus, parallelogram or western shape, in particular an inner contour. The plug element can be in the form of a winged hook element as long as it terminates substantially at one point in the form of a triangle, the triangular edge terminating at one point on the outside is referred to as a wing. In this case, the cross-section of the saddle-shaped element is substantially flat. Alternatively, it is also possible to use a saddle-shaped element which has no wings and thus has a rotationally symmetrical shape like a cone toward the tip, and a substantially circular cross section. Of course, other cross-sectional shapes are also conceivable. The area opposite the saddle-shaped closure element, ie the base of the cone in the wingless shape or the base of the triangle in the case of the winged shape, is the edge of the hollow shape in most of the arrangement of the closure elements relative to each other, especially when tension loads are involved. In order to prevent the closure from opening unexpectedly because at least a part of the element is smaller than the saddle-shaped element, it functions as a back piercing in the hollow element.

  To ensure that the closure remains closed even when there is no tension load, i.e. the plug element does not fall out of the hollow shape, the dimension of the closure element, plug element and hollow shape must be within the longest The dimension can be selected to be shorter than the length of the saddle element from the back piercing to the tip of the saddle element. In this way, the saddle-shaped elements (as plug elements) preferably have a quadrilateral, trapezoidal, rhomboid or parallelogram inner contour, most preferably in the hollow shape of a Western-shaped (triangular) shape. Once the saddle-shaped element hits the opposite edge of the hollow shape, it cannot rotate around the point where the barb of the saddle-shaped element meshes with the hollow shape. Therefore, the saddle-shaped element cannot escape from the hollow shape in the “lateral direction” relationship, and can escape only when a relatively vertical orientation is given to the hollow shape. A western shape (triangular shape) is a flat quadrilateral with one of the diagonals being the axis of symmetry, i.e. two pairs of adjacent sides of equal length, and an equilateral western shape is a rhombus.

  When passing the applicator tool or removing the applicator tool in order to pass the coupling element, it is necessary to elastically deform the hollow shape, so that the hollow shape is preferably elastic with respect to the shape. This prevents the applicator tool from unexpectedly falling off the collective element like a bead that comes off the string, and a force exceeding a predetermined force is required to remove the applicator tool from the collective element. Guaranteed.

  In another embodiment, the collective element has a predetermined maximum resistance to tension that can be established, for example, in the form of a weakened region. It is preferred that the weakened region is made to have a geometry that tears at a predetermined tension and therefore inevitably opens. Such a protective feature is particularly beneficial when the child does not use the applicator device assembly according to the present invention in a reasonably well-defined manner. In this regard, the material from which the collective element is made is chosen so that it does not undergo any treatment to increase the strength and stiffness under the action of tension, or such an increase in the strength and stiffness of the material is the geometry of the weakened region. It is preferred that it has already been taken into account when determining.

  Furthermore, the collecting element can have at least one gripping element. In the most general form, the gripping element can be interpreted as an increase in cross section along the collecting edge of the collecting element. Such a cross-section is useful, inter alia, for the user to tactilely and visually determine the orientation along the gathering edge.

  Another advantage of the gripping element is that in an assembly element embodiment with a small cross-sectional area or a small material diameter, in the longitudinal direction of the assembly element to position the closure elements of the closure in a desired or required manner relative to each other. It provides a simple and possible way to apply torque to the user and can be used as a handling aid. The closure can be operated more easily and more accurately by using a gripping element. Further, the gripping element can be substantially coin-shaped and can optionally represent a manufacturer's logo or another identifying indication.

  In order to connect each applicator tool to the collective element in a detachable manner, the connection element can be in the form of a connection opening, for example a through-hole, closed at the periphery. In some configurations, the coupling element is located at the periphery of the coupling opening at the periphery of the opening for easy coupling of the applicator tool to the coupling element and / or to facilitate removal of the applicator tool from the coupling element. In contrast, it is possible to have at least one material weakened region extending substantially in the radial direction over the periphery, and the width of the material weakened region substantially corresponds to the diameter of the aggregate edge cross section, and is preferably slightly wider than that.

  In order to connect each applicator tool to the collecting element in a detachable manner, separately or additionally, the connecting element is in the edge region extending along the periphery of the opening, i.e. on the edge of the opening. Can be in form. The notch has at least one narrow portion having a width smaller than the diameter of the cross section of the collecting edge. In order to remove the connecting element from the collecting element or to fit the connecting element into the collecting element, the collecting edge must pass through the constriction. Therefore, a sudden detachment of the connecting element from the collective element is almost out of the question.

  In some configurations, the coupling element has an inductive surface corresponding to the collective element, in particular a flat inductive surface, in order to easily couple the connecting element to the collective element and / or to facilitate the removal of the connective element from the collective element. Can have. The two respective guide surfaces to the collective element are opened at an angle with respect to each other in such a way that the elastic expansion of the collective element and thus the passage of the constriction is easier upon connection and / or removal of the connecting element. It is preferable to be disposed in the constriction part.

  In a particular development, the notch in the case of a connecting element with a notch in the edge region extending around the periphery is the main axis of the applicator tool, in particular between 30 ° and 150 °, relative to the longitudinal axis of the opening, It has a radial direction of action that forms a safe angle. In this way, the direction of force flow that occurs when the applicator tool is being pulled away from the cap is such that the force flow direction and direction of action when the connecting element is removed from the collective element or connected to the collective element. To prevent the applicator tool from being accidentally detached from the collective element.

  In another particular development where the coupling element is on the cap for the working end of the applicator tool, the removable connection between the cap and the applicator tool is such that a predetermined closure force is applied from the applicator tool. The connection must be greater than the force required to remove the cap. The predetermined closure force is preferably substantially greater than the force due to the weight of the entire applicator tool assembly, excluding one applicator tool. In this way, the applicator tool assembly can be held and carried without the applicator tool assembly falling apart and falling to the ground due to the disconnection between the cap and the applicator tool.

  The material for the collective element and / or the connecting element is preferably chosen such that each element has a predetermined elasticity or stiffness according to its geometry and material properties.

  In a development in which there is a connecting element in the cap for the working end of the applicator tool, the length of the cap is substantially smaller than the minimum width of the collective element through opening. Thus, the cap with the applicator tool removed can rotate around the collecting edge of the collecting element. Thus, in a particular embodiment, the connecting elements in the collecting openings of the collecting elements and in the respective caps for the respective working ends of the respective applicator tools are arranged radially from the inside of the connecting elements without the applicator tool. Can only be pulled outward.

  For example, the coupling element has a first working direction in the radial direction which preferably coincides with the main axis of the applicator tool and extends in the direction of the cap with respect to the longitudinal axis of the opening, This can be achieved if the second action direction is different from, in particular extending perpendicularly to the first action direction, in contact with the first action direction.

  In other words, an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention has different predetermined characteristics regarding the order of individual applicator tools, for example due to color and / or shade of color and / or different application widths. Is particularly advantageous when a plurality of applicator tools are arranged side by side. In this regard, each applicator tool cap has a cap cord by geometry and / or color so that each applicator tool is associated with a visually and / or mechanically applied cap. If it is beneficial. In this way, the desired or appropriate order in which the applicator tools are placed on the assembly can be easily maintained.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, at least one manual frying aid for frying each other end of the applicator tool is provided on the non-working end and / or cap of the applicator tool. Such a frying aid may be in the form of at least one surface that is substantially tilted with respect to the main axis of the applicator tool at the non-working end and / or cap, in particular on the main axis of the applicator tool. It can be formed by two substantially opposite faces arranged substantially inclined relative to each other. The frying aid is configured such that when the frying aid is activated, the other end of the applicator tool can be raised like an insulator to at least a predetermined frying height relative to the surface on which the applicator tool is placed. . The fried height is equal to or higher than the fingerball height determined by the average height of the human fingerball, and is particularly preferably larger than 10 mm. The provision of a manual frying aid means that the user can easily, easily and quickly pick up the applicator tool using the manual frying aid. If a frying aid is installed at the non-working end, for example in the case of writing utensils, adverse effects on the nib / tip at the working end or contamination by the nib / tip on the surface on which the applicator tool is placed This is beneficial because it can be avoided.

  The inclined surface of the frying aid is separated from the respective end of the applicator tool, which acts as a pivot point for the applicator tool with the surface on which the applicator tool is placed, i.e. as pivot point or support point. Raise each other end of the applicator tool in operation as a contact point, predetermined by the end of the ramp. In other words, the lifting movement occurs substantially according to the principle of the lever, and the pivot point is between the non-working end lifting aid and the working end so that the movement of the lifting aid causes a corresponding movement of the working end. Given to the area. The fly height can be determined or adjusted by the ratio of the arm length of the lever or the pivot point. If an isometric lever arm is used, the fried height is equivalent to the distance traveled by the auxiliary tool. In order to make a fast-lifting movement or to allow the applicator tool to be quickly grasped, an insulator ratio is advantageous in which the travel distance of the frying aid is smaller or significantly smaller than the frying height. If it does in this way, sufficient frying height can be achieved rapidly with the short movement distance of the part of a frying auxiliary tool. In particular, a lever ratio of 1: 5 or higher, ie a lever arm on the lifting aid side of 1 cm and a lever arm on the working end side of 5 cm, for example, is advantageous. It should be noted that at least the side of the applicator tool on which the frying aid is located, in particular the frying aid arranged there, should have a bending stiffness to allow the desired lever function in the frying aid part. It is.

  In a frying operation, a user of an applicator tool according to the invention activates the frying aid by pushing the frying aid with one or more fingers, and thus an inclined surface relative to the surface on which the applicator tool is placed Is moved to the end point. In this way, the applicator tool tilts around the point of contact with the surface. Such a contact point is predetermined by the end of the inclined surface, either towards the applicator tool or inside the applicator tool. The tilting motion is a rotational motion around the contact point, and the working end is lifted in a manner corresponding to the ratio of the lever arm length. The lift height can be calculated as [sine of angle change] × [distance from contact point to each other end of applicator tool]. Thus, at the end of the lifting movement, the working end of the applicator tool is in the air at a predetermined distance from the support surface. That is, when the working end of the applicator tool is remote from the support surface and the male or female user of the applicator tool according to the present invention is lying on the surface on which the applicator tool is placed It can be grabbed or picked up significantly more easily than would be done. In this example, if the lever arm ratio is 1: 5, and thus the distance traveled by the frying aid is, for example, 1 cm, the corresponding frying height will be 5 cm.

  In a particular configuration, the applicator tool has two opposing faces that are arranged substantially tilted with respect to the main axis of the applicator tool for the implementation of a frying aid. For this purpose, the end of the applicator tool on which the frying aid is provided has, for example, a configuration substantially similar to the end of the tube. The tube configuration is known, for example, from German utility model 1938045U or German utility model 7911160U, but in any case the whole is in the form of a tube. The tube-shaped non-working end geometry has two opposing faces that are arranged substantially inclined relative to the main axis of the applicator tool.

  The lifting aid with two inclined surfaces should also be taken care of when placing or picking up the applicator device according to the invention in order to put it in a position that is particularly convenient for rotating and lifting the lifting aid There is an advantage that there is no. When such a frying aid is provided, two particularly convenient placement options are provided. Two such placement options are arranged at a complete 180 ° relative to each other with respect to the axis of the substantially elongated applicator tool, so that the applicator tool is perfectly accurately oriented. Each filing process is possible even in situations where the applicator tool remains unaffected, so that the configuration described above for the applicator tool does not imply that the applicator tool is actually on the support surface. In the embodiment according to the present invention, the applicator tool can be fried and grasped by the frying aid.

  The tube configuration at the end can also be used to provide a rolling stop if each "tube bottom folded end" protrudes beyond the normal width of the applicator tool. The rolling stop is then integrated into the frying aid in the form of a portion protruding beyond the periphery of the applicator tool. Therefore, in the configuration in which the rolling stopper is integrated with the frying aid, the lifting aid at the tube end of the applicator tool that has been placed for the purpose of preventing rolling is handled when handling the applicator tool. There is another advantage that the applicator tool is always optimally positioned with respect to the face on which it was placed.

  The applicator tool according to the present invention can be configured such that the working end of the applicator tool is raised to at least a pre-determined frying height when the frying aid is actuated. Is preferably equal to or higher than the height of the fingerball formed by the average height of the human fingerball. Here, the “fingerball height” is the center of the terminal sensory sphere at the inner edge of each finger, the fingertip, or the writing tool is placed and the same fingertip is applied when picking up the applicator tool, Represents the distance to the surface. It is particularly preferred that the frying aid according to the invention is adjusted so that the frying height is greater than 10 mm when activated.

  In the embodiment described above, it is possible to define a minimum height that the working end of the applicator tool must be raised to ensure that the applicator tool can be easily grasped in the raised state. In other words, a beneficial arrangement is provided in which the lifting height achieved upon operation of the lifting aid is designed to match the average height of the average user's fingerball. In this way, the finger used to grip the applicator tool is supported by the fingertip on the surface on which the applicator tool is placed, and the finger ball automatically moves with the applicator tool in the gripping motion like a scissors. The procedure involved in grabbing the applicator tool being placed is particularly simple and reliable. In addition, it is extremely difficult to properly grasp the applicator tool when the fried height is less than the fingerball height, so anyway, the fried height is guaranteed to be sufficient to correctly grasp the applicator tool. Is done. If the fried height is less than the fingerball height, when the applicator tool is gripped, the applicator tool will have a tendency to slide off the finger and return to the surface it was placed on. In choosing an accurate value for the fried height that can be predetermined in this way, the specific skill of the assumed user, eg a skilled graphic designer, as opposed to a small child, and each user The fried height can be adapted to the average height of the group. The applicator device according to the invention can thus be further personalized with respect to the expected user group.

  The applicator tool according to the present invention or at least the frying aid according to the present invention is preferably made of a material having a substantially high bending stiffness, in particular plastic, wood, metal or metal alloy. In particular, the production of plastics offers significant advantages with regard to cost efficiency in the manufacture of applicator devices according to the present invention. Due to the preferred high bending stiffness configuration, the lifting movement of the lifting aid and the structural shape is not necessary as long as the desired lifting height of the working end of the applicator tool is concerned, since it is not necessary to consider or compensate for the elasticity of the applicator tool. Can be simplified. Rather, the applicator tool, which is inherently highly rigid, provides a substantially complete insulator system between the applicator tool frying aid and the working end.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in an embodiment in which the cap, particularly preferably the cap is not permanently connected to the collecting element, the cap receives the working end of the applicator tool to be sealed. In addition to at least one receiving opening for the purpose and a closing shaft substantially perpendicular to the cross-sectional area of the receiving opening, it has at least one vent passage. The closure axis is at least partially substantially perpendicular to the airway cross section. For this purpose, the sealing cap can have an outer part and an inner part, so that at least one air passage can be formed between the outer part and the inner part. Further providing an air passage means that the applicator tool is designed for connection to the collective element when the cap is detached from the collective element, i.e. not permanently connected to the collective element, or instead of the cap. To meet the requirements according to ISO standard 11540 discussed above.

  In a preferred configuration, the at least one vent passage can end up at least in part with a connecting element that can be envisaged to be connected to the collecting element in the cap embodiment. In this way, there is an advantage that the vent opening that would otherwise be accessible from the outside can be shielded by the coupling element. If the connecting element is, for example, in the form of a through-opening, the at least one air passage can open into the through-opening, preferably into the through-opening.

  The sealing cap may further take a structural shape, for example such that the outer part is connected to the inner part by at least one leg. At least one vent passage may be formed between the at least one leg, the inner portion and the outer portion. When a plurality of legs are used, a corresponding plurality of air passages can be formed. Such an embodiment has the advantage, inter alia, that it can be made relatively easily using an injection molding method. The fact that an air passage is provided between the inner part and the outer part means that the inner part is effectively in the form of a cap placed inside, for example to provide a hermetic sealing relationship to the writing instrument tip. Can do. In this way, a completely sealed independent space can be provided, but nevertheless, the desired air permeability through the air passage remains intact for the entire sealing cap. It is particularly preferred that the other end of the at least one air passage is in the region of the receiving opening, particularly preferably inside the cap.

  If at least one vent path is at least partially finished with the opening of the connecting element, the aperture divides the upper end of the vent path into open ends that oppose each other. In this way-as already mentioned-the vent opening is shielded on the one hand, but the connecting element performs the so-called "diffusion plate" function by the air guiding means extending the vent path, so The blockage or blockage of one of the open ends that is disposed does not completely impede the air flow through the vent. Obstructions or deposits that have entered the opening can be detected and removed very easily, especially when held over light. Furthermore, in such a configuration, any deposits or obstructions are inserted into the open end by using a suitable tool from the opening acting as a connecting element, and the deposit or obstruction is inserted into the other end. It can be easily removed by extruding from the side. Deposits or obstructions can be easily detected, but if they are missed, such obstructions are detected, at least when the applicator tool is connected to or collected at the collecting end of the collecting element, And / or may even be automatically removed when a good fit can be achieved, thus eliminating the negative effects on the airway.

  The arrangement of the at least one air passage preferably between the outer part and the inner part means that the air passage is concealed on the one hand and on the other hand at a safe distance from the outer gripping surface of the outer part of the sealing cap. To do. Such an arrangement provides another means of protection regarding the obstruction of the air passage that should be avoided. The concealment arrangement is beneficial as it can prevent the obstruction of the air passages even better. The probability of deposits that could block the air passage entering the region between the inner and outer regions is significantly less than in an embodiment that allows substantial access to the air passage. In embodiments where at least one air passage is open towards the connecting element, that end of the air passage is even better protected from blockage. Of course, it is also possible to provide a separate air passage, for example in the protective area between the inner and outer areas or in other separately protected areas.

  Another aspect of the present invention relates to an applicator tool that has the characteristics of the applicator tool described above with respect to the applicator tool assembly and is therefore suitable for use in an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention.

  Yet another aspect of the present invention is a plurality of applicator tools that can be coupled to the collective elements to form at least one collective element for the applicator tool assembly and an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention. Parts kits, especially sales units.

  Further advantageous configurations of the invention and a number of exemplary embodiments relating thereto are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used in the description of particular embodiments, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” are related to the drawing in an orientation in which the reference numerals and figure numbers can be read normally.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of an applicator tool assembly in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 2a shows a side view of a particular embodiment of an applicator device according to the present invention in a laid state to illustrate the frying aid. FIG. 2b shows the applicator tool of FIG. 2a in the fried state. FIG. 3 shows a side view of a second embodiment of an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention including three applicator tools. FIG. 4 shows a side view of a first embodiment of a connecting element according to the invention, relating to a cap for an applicator tool in the form of an opening and having a notch at the end of the opening. FIG. 5a shows a side view of a second embodiment of a connecting element according to the invention, relating to a cap for an applicator device in the form of an opening with closed edges. FIG. 5b shows the cap of FIG. 5a in cross-section with the collective element to illustrate the formation of the connection between the cap and the collective element. FIG. 6a shows a side view of a third embodiment of a coupling element according to the present invention with respect to a cap in coupling with the collective element. FIG. 6b shows a cross-sectional view of the cap of FIG. 6a to illustrate the formation of a connection between the cap and the collective element that is protected against accidental detachment. FIG. 7 shows a side view of an applicator tool assembly in which an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention comprising four applicator tools is held by one of the applicator tools for movement thereof. FIG. 8a shows a detailed view of an assembly element for an applicator instrument assembly according to the present invention. FIG. 8b shows a cross-sectional view through the desired splitting region of the collective element according to the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows an applicator tool 20a-1 having a ring 11 as a collective element 10 and connected to the collective element 11 by a through opening 62 in the form of a through hole as a connecting element 60 on the cap 30a-1. Also shown in perspective view is an applicator tool assembly 1 according to the present invention that also has a cap 30a-2 connected to the collecting element 11 in a similar manner (without an applicator tool).

  The applicator tool 20a-1 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 has a main axis H that is substantially determined by the longitudinal direction of the applicator tool 20a-1. The applicator tool 20a-1 also has a non-working end 40 on the lower left side of the figure, and has a working end hidden by the cap 30a-1 on the upper right side. Cap 30a-1 is coupled to applicator tool in a releasable coupling 32 in a removable / removable manner.

  For example, in the case of a writing tool, there may be a writing member having a writing tip at the working end of the applicator tool 20a-1. Although an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention will now be described with reference to a writing instrument as an example of an applicator tool, it is not intended to limit the invention described herein to a writing instrument at all. It should be noted.

  A connecting element 60 according to the first aspect of the invention, in the form of an opening 62 having a closed edge, is provided at the end of the cap 30a-1 on the side remote from the applicator tool 20a-1. The collective element 10 is in the form of a large structure in the form of a ring 11 with a collective opening 14 therethrough. The ring 11 has a collecting edge 12 of the collecting opening 14 which is essentially substantially closed. The collecting edge 12 has a predetermined collecting edge section 13 which is circular here. Alternatively, the collective element 10 can be configured in the form of a carabiner hook, and in this regard it should be understood that any other shape directed to that purpose is suitable once the principles involved are understood. A collective opening or cut 16 is provided in the collective element 10 to connect the collective element 10 to the connecting element 60 on the cap 30a-1 or to remove the cap.

  Reference is now made to FIGS. 2a and 2b to illustrate a beneficial alternative or development of the non-working end 40 of the applicator tool 20a of FIG. For this purpose, two surfaces 72, 74 which are substantially inclined with respect to the axis H of the applicator tool 20 b-1, respectively expanding, ie acting as a frying aid 70, are inclined surfaces. Provided at the non-working end of the tool 20b-1. Alternatively or additionally, the frying aid 70 and the connecting element 60 shown in FIG. 1 according to the first aspect of the invention may be provided integrally on the cap and / or non-working end 40 or the cap and / or non-working end. 40 can also be integrated. Accordingly, the coupling element 60 shown in FIG. 1 will be integrated into the frying aid 70 (see, eg, FIG. 3). In the configuration of FIGS. 2a and 2b, the frying aid 70 can also be provided as a separately created attachment on the non-working end 40, and thus the length 22 of the grip 22 (of the applicator tool 20b) and the frying Different materials can be used for the assisting tool 70.

  Figures 2a and 2b show two states in the lifting movement of the applicator tool 20b-1. FIG. 2a shows the applicator tool 20b-1 in the stowed state, and FIG. 2b shows the applicator tool 20b-1 shown in FIG. 2a in the fried state. The applicator tool 20b-1 is a writing tool, such as a fine liner, having a front end 52 made of a writing insert having a writing tip 54 in the form of a capillary action fiber core at the working end 50. The front part is coupled to the grip part 22 and closes the grip part 22 at the end.

  The grip portion 22 has a cavity (not shown) having a writing liquid storage member from which writing liquid is sent to the writing tip 54 by a capillary action fiber core during writing operation. The tip 24 of such a fiber pen is particularly delicate, especially with respect to the mechanical factors acting on the tip.

  The applicator tool 20b-1 shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b is disposed substantially on the non-working end 40 of the applicator tool 20b-1, with the applicator tool 20b-1 disposed on the support surface F on which it is placed. In particular, it has a frying aid 70 according to the present invention in a tube configuration. The frying aid 70 in the form of a tube end has two substantially inclined surfaces 72, 74 which are arranged at 180 ° to each other with respect to the axis of the applicator tool 20b-1. In this case, one of the two inclined surfaces 74 faces the surface F.

  If the applicator tool 20b-1 on which the male or female user is placed is moved from the position of FIG. 2a to the lifting position of FIG. 2b, the user is away from the upper inclined surface of the lifting aid 70, ie, the surface F. The non-working end 40 of the applicator tool 20b-1 is moved in the direction of the surface F by pressing the inclined surface 72 facing toward the surface with at least one finger. In this situation, the applicator tool 20b-1 is tilted about a virtual pivot axis D (see FIG. 2b) where the lower inclined surface 74 is at the transition to the grip 22 of the applicator tool 20b-1. . This action is at the most open position of the lower inclined surface, i.e. the inclined surface 74 facing the surface F, in the case of the applicator tool 20b-1 shown in FIG. At the folding end, it immediately ends when it touches the surface F. In this situation, the working end 50 of the applicator tool 20b-1 is fully lifted, i.e. to its maximum height. In this situation, the working end 50 of the applicator tool 20b-1 is raised from the surface F by a predetermined height A. The lift height can be calculated by using the change in the angle α as a sine of [change in angle] × [distance from the contact point to the working end], that is, A = sin α · L.

  The two inclined surfaces 72, 74 of the lifting aid 70 of the applicator tool 20b-1 of FIGS. 2a and 2b are substantially symmetrical to each other. This means that the inclined surfaces 72, 74 can both produce the same frying movement and thus give the same frying height A. Thus, the function of the frying aid 70 of FIGS. 2a and 2b is independent of the exact position of the applicator tool 20b-1 on the surface F on which the applicator tool 20b-1 is placed. The horizontal position of the applicator tool 20b-1 is such that the applicator tool 20b-1 is finally brought into contact between the lower inclined surface 74 and the surface F even if it is rotated about the axis. Since the orientation is determined and rotates about the axis of the applicator tool 20b-1 to the position shown in FIG. 2b, pressure is applied to the exposed inclined surface 72 of the frying aid 70 with at least one finger. When added, it results in a complete fried movement.

  The fried height A can be easily grasped around the applicator tool 20b-1 near the working end 50 by a finger having a general thickness on the user side. 18 mm. It will be appreciated that even higher frying heights are possible, especially in use by children according to the requirements relating to the applicator tool 20b-1.

  It is particularly beneficial if the applicator tool 20b-1 is wider than the diameter of the remaining gripping portion 22 in the tube end folding region. In that way, the applicator tool will always automatically be in the optimum position for the operation of the frying aid, so it performs a rolling stop function which is particularly beneficial here. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange another means for preventing unnecessary rolling ability from being provided on the applicator tool side.

  In order to briefly explain that the applicator tool 20b-1 shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b can be quickly and easily fried, it can even be possible with one hand, see further FIGS. 2a and 2b. To do. That is, when the applicator tool 20b-1 is in the horizontal position, pressure can be applied to the upper inclined surface 72 of the frying aid 70, for example, with the little finger of the right hand. The working end 40 is pushed in the direction of the surface F on which the applicator tool 20b-1 is placed. In the fully lifted state of FIG. 2b, the little finger remains on the lifting aid 70, but the thumb and forefinger of the same hand are near the working end of the applicator tool 20b-1, applicator tool 20b-1. Can be enclosed. After the finger is placed around the applicator tool 20b-1, the applicator tool 20b-1 is picked up near the working end 50, and at the same time, the little finger releases the applied pressure on the upper inclined surface 71 of the lifting aid 70. Can be separated from the upper inclined surface 71. In this way it is even possible to pick up applicator tool 20b-1 according to the invention with one hand.

  FIG. 3 shows a side view of a second embodiment of an applicator tool assembly 1a according to the present invention having three applicator tools 20c-1 to 20c-3. In order to avoid repetition, only differences from the embodiment of FIG. 1 will be described below.

  For ease of explanation, the applicator tools 20c-1 to 20c-3 of FIG. 3 are fine liners, that is, writing tools each having a writing tip 54 at the front portion 52 of the working end 50, as shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b. It is. The nib 54 is similarly protected by the mounting of caps 30b-1 and 30b-2, which also includes a frying aid 20b as described with reference to FIGS. 2a and 2b. The non-working end 40 of the applicator tool 20c-1 to 20c-3 is also provided with a frying aid 70a as described with reference to FIGS. 2a and 2b. Further, for connection to the ring 11 having the collective opening (cut) 16 as the collective element, the non-working end 40, that is, the frying aid 70a, is also provided with a connective element 60a according to the present invention. In other words, the function of the lifting aid 70 and the function of the connecting element 60a are integrated into the non-working end 40 of the applicator tool 20c-1 to 20c-3.

  FIG. 4 shows a connection element 60b according to the invention on a cap 30c for an applicator tool (not shown) in the form of an opening 62 having a notch 66 at the edge 64 for connection to the assembly element 10. FIG. A side view of a 1st embodiment is shown. Similarly, the ring 11 is assumed to be an example of the collective element 10 shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. The sealing cap 30c can be made of a thermoplastic material, preferably bioinert polypropylene (PP).

  The connecting element 60 b is in the form of an opening 62 having a notch 66 in the peripheral edge 64, and the opening 66 has at least one narrowed portion having a width W smaller than the diameter DM of the collecting edge cross section 13. In order to simplify the formation of the connection of the connecting element 60b to the collective element 10 and / or to facilitate the removal of the connective element 60b from the collective element 10, for the collective element 10 which are arranged opposite to each other Plane guide surfaces 67a ', 67a "and 67b', 67b" are provided on the coupling element 60b. Two guide surfaces 67a ', 67a "and 67b', 67b" for the collective element 10 are respectively connected to the notch 66 of the opening 62, and the connecting element 60b is connected to the collective element 10 or removed from the collective element 10. The constricted portions 65 are arranged at an angle to each other in such a manner that the guide surface further facilitates the elastic opening or expansion of the constricted portion 65 at the time.

  The notch 66 of the connecting element 60b with an open edge portion has a radial operating direction that forms a safety angle against the main axis H of the applicator tool with respect to the axis of the opening and about 90 ° of accidental falling off. Should also be mentioned as an advantage. It should also be pointed out that the safety angle can preferably be chosen to be between 30 ° and 150 °.

  FIG. 5a shows a side view of a second embodiment of a connecting element 60 according to the invention on a sealing cap 30a for an applicator tool, in the form of an opening 62 with a closed edge 64. FIG. The sealing cap 30a can be made of a thermoplastic material, preferably bioinert polypropylene (PP). The opening 62 for the connecting element 60 can be added after the injection molding operation, for example by boring. The required mechanical load carrying capacity can be adjusted by the thickness of the edge 64, depending on the material used. Alternatively, the opening 62 can be created during manufacture using a lateral pull.

  FIG. 5 b shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing cap 30 a of FIG. 5 a and the ring 11 as the connecting element 10, for explaining the formation of the connection between the sealing cap 30 a and the collective element 10. The sealing cap 30a has an outer portion 33a and an inner portion 33b. In this case, the inner portion 33b extends along the closure axis H of the sealing cap 30a over approximately 1/2 the axial length, which is the same as the main axis H of the applicator tool. The length of the inner portion 33b can be almost the same as the axial length of the cap, and in particular can be longer than the axial length. In the region of the inner portion 33b, the sealing cap 30a is designed to receive the working end of the applicator tool. The inner portion 33b and the outer portion 33a are connected to each other by legs 37. An air passage 39 is provided between the legs 37. The legs 37 are arranged substantially in a star shape around the closure axis H of the sealing cap 30a, so that the air passages 39 are distributed substantially symmetrically around the closure axis. In this case, the cross-section of the leg 37 is on the one hand sufficient for air exchange, and on the other hand the connection between the outer part 33a and the inner part 33b is mechanically sufficiently stable so that the vent 39 Smaller than cross section. Any arrangement of the legs 37 apart from the star configuration is also conceivable.

  When the pen as an applicator tool, in particular, the writing tip is sealed by the sealing cap 30a, the writing tip fits in the opening 38 of the sealing cap 30a, and the writing tip fits in the inside 31 of the inner portion 33b of the sealing cap 30a. Until plugged in. For example, an inner part sealing means in the form of a ridge 36 for sealing the inside 31 of the inner part 33b when the brush tip is in the inserted state can be provided. It can be seen from the cross section of FIG. 5b that the area where the nib fits in the closed state, ie the inner area of the inner part 33b, is completely sealed. However, the inner portion 33b can also be sealed by a suitable fitting means between the inner portion surface 35b and the tip surface, which in contact with the inner portion surface 35b and the tip surface in the inserted state. The air passage 39 between the legs 37 is outside the sealing area and thus does not interfere with the sealing integrity. Therefore, the brush tip cannot be dried in a state where it is received in the inner region 31 of the inner portion 33b. The inner surface 35a serves as a guide for the working end of the applicator tool and can be sized appropriately to have a sealing force for a holding function to hold the applicator tool to the cap 30a. Alternatively or additionally, a ridge 34 that extends along the periphery of the inner surface 35a of the outer portion near the opening 38 intended to receive the pen tip to mechanically couple the sealing cap 30a to the pen in a removable manner. Latch means of the form can also be provided.

  FIG. 6 a shows a side view of a third embodiment of a connecting element 60 c according to the present invention on a cap 30 d in a state connected to the collective element 10. Here again, the ring 11 having the collective opening (cut) 16 is shown as an example of the collective element. The two ends 11a and 11b of the ring 11 in the collective opening (cut) 16 are configured to have a priority direction VR with respect to removal or insertion of the coupling element 60c. For this purpose, the cross section of the ends 11a, 11b is such that the ring can be easily bent open from the inside or the collecting opening (cut) 16 can be expanded in order to remove the cap 30d. It is rounded or tilted with respect to the inside of the ring 11. The diameter D1 of the ring is slightly larger than the appropriate length D2 of the cap 30d so that the cap 30d can be removed from the ring from the inside. Therefore, the cap 30d without the applicator tool can be turned inward inside the ring by turning around the gathering edge 12 of the ring 11 in order to remove the cap 30d from the inside toward the outside. . This is beneficial because it prevents inadvertent detachment of the cap, particularly when the applicator tool is coupled to the cap.

  FIG. 6b shows a side view of the cap 30d of FIG. 3a to illustrate the formation of a connection between the cap 30d and the collective element 10, which is protected against accidental detachment. The coupling element 60c of the cap 30d of FIG. 6b is adapted so that the cap 30d can basically be removed from the ring 11 only as described above. An opening 62 is formed in the form of a connecting opening, with the peripheral edge 64 being closed. To simplify the formation of the coupling of the coupling element 60c to the collective element 10 and / or to facilitate the removal of the coupling element 60c from the collective element 10, a material on the coupling break or edge 64 of the opening 62 is provided. A weakening portion 66b is provided. The material weakening portion 66 b extends substantially in the radial direction from the edge 64 to the axis of the opening 62. The width of the material weakening portion 66 b substantially corresponds to the diameter of the aggregate edge cross section of the ring 11.

  As described with reference to FIG. 6a, the collective opening (cut) 16 of the collective element 10 and the connecting element 60c on the cap 30d for the working end of the applicator tool are not accompanied by the applicator tool. The cap 30d can be removed from the inner side of the collective element 10 toward the outer side in the radial direction. For this purpose, the coupling element 60 </ b> A has a first operating direction R <b> 1 that is radial to the axis of the opening 62 and substantially coincides with the main axis H of the applicator tool. The first operation direction R1 is in contact with a second operation direction that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first operation direction R1.

  In other words, to remove the cap 30d, the cap 30d must be turned inward and then pushed outward in the direction of the arrow VR (FIG. 6a) opposite to the direction of the arrow R1 (FIG. 6b). In this case, the material weakening portion 66 b passes through the collective opening (cut) 16. Next, the cap 30d can be removed from the collecting edge in a direction opposite to the direction of the arrow R2. In other words, the collecting edge 12 of the collecting element 10 follows the arrows R1 and R2 (FIG. 6b) in the removal procedure. The operation of connecting the cap 30d can be performed only with the cap, but in particular, even when the cap and the applicator tool are combined.

  In order to reconnect the cap 30d to the collecting edge, the orifice of the connecting element 60c is pushed on the collecting edge in a direction opposite to the direction of the arrow R2. Before or after that, the cap 30d is directed outward in the radial direction of the collecting edge 12 so that the material weakening portion 66b can push open the bevel end faces 11a, 11b of the collecting edge 12. Next, the collective opening (cut) 16 and the collective edge 12 are directed so as to be aligned with the material weakened portion 66b, and the collective edge 12 is pulled inward in the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow R1, in this case the material The weakened portion 66b passes through the collective opening (cut) 16 of the collective edge 12.

FIG. 7 shows a side view of an applicator tool assembly 1 ^* according to the present invention that includes four applicator tools 20a-1 to 20a-4, and for the purpose of movement, the assembly comprises an index finger 80 of hand 80 and Applicator tool 20a-1 is pinched between thumb 84 and held by hand 80.

  The purpose of FIG. 7 is to illustrate the advantages achieved by an applicator tool assembly according to the present invention. Multiple applicator devices can be housed and moved in the form of an assembly, if desired, in a predetermined order. This is the case when the predetermined characteristics of the individual applicator tools 20a-1 to 20a-4 differ in their order, for example due to color and / or shades of a given shade and / or different application widths, Especially useful. In order to guarantee the desired sequence arrangement indefinitely, each applicator tool cap requires a geometric cross-sectional shape with respect to the cap that is associated with the working end of the applicator tool; Therefore, it is particularly beneficial if they are aligned with each other. As a simpler variant, a color cap code can be used. In this way, each applicator tool can be visually and / or mechanically associated with a given cap, thus maintaining the correct order in which the applicator tools are arranged in an orderly manner.

In FIG. 7, each connecting element 60d is disposed on a respective cap 30d-1 to 30d-4 for the working end of each applicator tool 20a-1 to 20a-4. Each releasable connection between each of the caps 30d-1 to 30d-4 and the respective applicator tool 20a-1 to 20a-4 is connected to the applicator tool 20a-1 from the cap 30d-1 to 30d-4. To remove 20a-4, the force applied by the weight of one applicator tool should be less than the gravity G due to the total weight of the applicator tool assembly 1 ^* , and more than the closing force VK. It has a special structure. Of course, other ways in which the force relationships match each other are possible. On coupling element 60d, caps 30d-1 to 30d-4, such as the cap shown in FIG. 3, for example, have a receiving aid 70c according to the present invention. That is, each connecting element according to the present invention is integrated with a receiving aid 70c according to the present invention on each cap.

  FIG. 8a shows a preferred embodiment for an assembly element 10 for an applicator tool. The collective element has at its end a corresponding closure element 81, 86 for reversibly opening and closing the collective edge 12. In the figure, a plug element 86 in which a winged hook element 81 can be fitted with a hollow element in the form of a loop, the outer contour and the inner contour being formed in the shape of a flat quadrilateral or a dragonfly (diamond). Correspond.

  In order to close the closure, the saddle-shaped element 81 must be fitted through the western-shaped element 86, so that the saddle-shaped element 81 can be securely fastened to prevent it from falling off the western-shaped element 86. , At least one of the barbs 83a and 83b penetrates the sword-shaped element 86, or the hollow element pierces the plug element. To open the closure, the hook element 81 is oriented perpendicular to the area defined by the opening of the hook element 86 and the two barbs 83a, 83b are at the widest inner dimension 87 of the hook element. Directed to respond. Precisely in this position, the closure can be unlocked, that is, the reverse movement of the saddle-shaped element 81 through the saddle-shaped element 86 is possible.

  Conversely, the length 88 of the saddle-shaped element 81 is greater than the inner dimension 87 of the western-shaped element 86 in order to substantially prevent unintentional unlocking of the closure under tensile force loading. In this manner, the saddle-shaped element 81 has a front end 82 of the saddle-shaped element 81 having a western-shaped shape centered on the point where one of the barbs 83a and 83b of the saddle-shaped element 81 is engaged with the western-shaped element 86. After hitting the opposite end of the element 86, it cannot be rotated in the western-shaped element 86. As a result, the saddle-shaped element 81 cannot be separated from the western-shaped element 86 in the “lateral” relationship, but is separated only when it is in the above-described vertical orientation between the open area of the saddle-shaped element 81 and the western-shaped element 86. be able to.

  The crab-shaped element 86 is adapted to be a resilient shape so that the diamond shape is deformed when the applicator tool is inserted or removed, ie, compressed by the applicator tool connecting element. The This ensures that a force exceeding a predetermined force is required to remove the applicator tool from the collecting element.

  Depending on the formation length of the collective element 10, the saddle-shaped element 81 and the saddle-shaped element 86 can be used to connect or combine multiple applicator tool assemblies according to the present invention, or Can also be used to aggregate. On the other hand, it is natural that the user can freely place the collective aperture of one collective element 10 through another collective edge and thus fit the two collective elements themselves together and arrange them like a chain. . However, it is also possible to connect the collective elements into one using a closure element. That is, it is possible to connect the saddle-shaped element of the first collective element to the western-shaped element of the second collective element or vice versa.

  A gripping element 84 in the form of a coin is provided on the collecting element at a short distance from the saddle-shaped element 81. The gripping element 84 is provided with a manufacturer identification mark 85 which is in the form of a structure and / or made visible as a combination of multiple colors of materials and / or by application of ink or pigment. By placing the gripping element 84 in the vicinity of the saddle-shaped element 81, a relatively strong connection is obtained, and therefore, simple, comfortable and careful handling is possible when opening and closing the collective element.

  In the situation where two similar collecting edge closure elements are joined together, the grasping element 84 further utilizes two separate collecting edge regions to essentially close the collecting edges of the first and second collecting elements. It serves to keep the pens separated from each other so that they can be placed on a certain peripheral edge on the (two-part) gathering edge.

  Furthermore, the collective element 10 has a predetermined weakened region or a desired splitting region 91. Region 91 includes a pre-determined material weakening region in the form of a hole or recess 89, further illustrated in FIG. 8b. Such a recess 89 can be provided, for example, by a suitable structure of the injection mold used, or it can be made later by cutting or heat treatment of the assembly element (depending on the respective material used). it can. In this regard, the remaining cross-sectional area 90 is preferably in the range between 15N and 40N, particularly preferably in the range between 23N and 27N, with a predetermined tension acting on the cross-sectional area 90. It is sized so that it tears and thus the collective element opens.

  In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an assembly element according to the present invention for an applicator tool assembly that combines a plurality of applicator tools can form a part kit, particularly a sales unit. The applicator tool assembly of the present invention can be formed from such parts kit or parts of a sales unit.

  At the end, even though the description herein is substantially focused only on an applicator tool assembly that combines at least two applicator tools, it has the features of the applicator tool described above, and thus is consistent with the present invention. It should also be noted that an applicator tool suitable for use on an applicator tool assembly thus should be considered the subject of the present invention.

1, 1a, 1 ^* Applicator tool assembly 10 Collecting element 11 Ring 12 Collecting edge 13 Collecting edge cross section 14 Collecting opening 16 Cut 20a, 20b, 20c Applicator tool 30a, 30b, 30d Sealing cap 33a Sealing cap outer part 33b Sealing cap position side portion 38 Sealing cap opening 39 Air passage 40 Non-working end 50 Working end 54 Pen tip 60, 60a, 60b, 60c Connection element 62 Through opening 64 Connection element peripheral part 66 Notch 70, 70a, 70b, 70c Friing aids 72, 74 Fried aid tilting surfaces 81, 86 Closure element 84 Thumb 87 Closure element maximum inner dimension 91 Split region H Spindle

Claims (15)

In the applicator tool assembly,
An assembly element (10) and at least two applicator tools (20a-1; 20b-1; 20c-1, 20c-2, 20c-3; 20a-1, 20a-2, 20a-3, 20a-4) ,
Including
Each of the applicator tools has a main axis (H) substantially determined by the longitudinal direction of the applicator tool, and at least one working end (50) and at least one non-working end (40). At least one connecting element (60; 60a; 60b; 60c; 60d) in one region of the working end and the non-working end;
Further, the assembly elements are connected to each of the applicator tools using the respective connection elements,
The collective element (10) is provided with a weakened portion predetermined as a desired splitting region (91), so that it has a shape and dimension that can be broken at a predetermined tensile load in a range between 15N and 40N. able to make,
Applicator tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ) characterized in that. Each of the coupling elements (60; 60a; 60b; 60c) or the collective element (10) is connected to the applicator tool (20a-1, 20b-1, 20c-1, 20c-2, 20c-3; 20a- The applicator device assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that 1,20a-2, 20a-3, and 20a-4) are configured to be connected to the assembly element in a manner that allows attachment / detachment. (1, 1a, 1 ^* ). A collective edge, wherein the collective element (10) has a collective opening (14) extending through the collective element, the structure being essentially closed of the collective opening (14) 3. The application according to claim 1, wherein the collecting edge has a predetermined collecting edge section (13), and the collecting element is in the form of a carabiner hook. Tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ). 4. Applicator tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the collecting edge (12) of the collecting element (10) has a collecting opening or cut (16). 5. A closure according to claim 4 , characterized in that a closure is provided in the collective opening or cut (16) and a corresponding closure element (81, 86) is provided at the end of the collective edge (12). Applicator tool assembly. As closure element (81, 86) of the corresponding first closure element (86) of the hollow shape, and can be locked to the first closure element (86), the second closure element in the form of a plug element ( 81) is provided,
The maximum inner dimension (87) of the first closure element (86) is greater than the maximum outer dimension of the second closure element (81) perpendicular to the collecting edge (12) or the plug insertion direction. Slightly smaller,
6. An applicator tool assembly according to claim 5 wherein: The hollow shape and the connecting element (60) are elastically deformed by a predetermined force when passing the connecting element (60) or when passing the connecting element (60). The applicator tool assembly of claim 6 , wherein the dimensions are defined relative to each other. A plurality of said collective elements (10) can form a chain to give a larger collective element;
The closure element (81, 86) has a configuration corresponding to the closure element (81, 86) of another aggregation element in order that the two aggregation elements (10) give a larger aggregation element. The applicator tool assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 7 , wherein a chain can be formed.   Applicator tool assembly according to any of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that at least one gripping element (84) is provided in the assembly element (10) in the vicinity of the closure element (81, 86). . Before SL applicator tool (20a-1; 20b-1 ; 20c-1,20c-2,20c-3; 20a-1,20a-2,20a-3,20a-4) each are of the respective application at least one opening for閉封receives the working end of the capacitor equipment (38), substantially perpendicular closure axis with respect to the cross-sectional area of the opening (38) (H), and at least one vent with the road (39), each of the caps have a (30a-1,30a-2; 30d -1,30d-2,30d-3,30d-4; 30a),
Said closure axis (H) is, at least in part, Ri substantially perpendicular der respect cross section of the air passage,
The sealing cap has an outer portion (33a) and an inner portion (33b), is formed between the at least one air passage (39) said outer portion (33a) and the inner portion (33b) , and the connecting element (60; 60a; 60c), together with has an opening (62) having a closed peripheral portion (64), and the opening of the cap is attached to the opposite side,
10. An applicator tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ) according to any one of the preceding claims . Each of the applicator tools (20a-1, 20b-1, 20c-1, 20c-2, 20c-3; 20a-1, 20a-2, 20a-3, 20a-4) is predetermined with respect to the order. The caps (30a-1, 30a-2; 30a; 30b-1, 30b-2, 30d; 30d-1, 30d-2, 30d-3, 30d- 11. 4), comprising a cap cord by geometry and / or color so that said respective applicator tool is visually and / or mechanically associated with a given cap. Applicator tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ). A removable connection (32) between the cap and the applicator tool is required to remove the applicator tool from the cap by the weight of the entire applicator tool minus the weight of one applicator tool. 12. The applicator device assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that it has a configuration that requires a force greater than the force (G) and greater than the closing force (VK). The material for the collective element and / or the connecting element is selected such that each of the elements has an elasticity or rigidity predetermined by the geometry and material properties of the elements. Applicator tool assembly (1, 1a, 1 ^* ) according to any one of 1 to 12. Before SL applicator tool (20a-1; 20b-1 ; 20c-1,20c-2,20c-3; 20a-1,20a-2,20a-3,20a-4) wherein the non-working end (40) And / or the cap (30b-1, 30b-2; 30d-1, 30d-2, 30d-3, 30d-4) can be operated with one hand to lift each other end of the applicator tool. At least one of fried aid (70; 70a, 70b; 70c ) is provided,
The frying aid (70; 70a, 70b; 70c) is on the non-working end (40) and / or the cap (30b-2; 30d-1, 30d-2, 30d-3, 30d-4) In the form of at least one substantially inclined surface (72, 74) relative to the main axis (H) of the applicator tool, and the frying aid (70; 70a, 70b; 70c) During operation of the frying aid, the other end of the applicator tool can be fried like an insulator to at least a predetermined frying height (A) with respect to the surface (F) on which the applicator tool is placed. Having a form such that the fried height is equal to or higher than a fingerball height determined by an average height of a human fingerball
Applicator tool assembly (1a, 1 ^* ) according to any of the preceding claims . The applicator tool around the main axis (H) of the applicator tool (20a-1, 20c-1, 20c-2, 20c-3; 20a-1, 20a-2, 20a-3, 20a-4) rolling prevents the respective rolling stop is provided for the applicator tool,
The rolling stops are said fried aid in the in the non-working end (40) of the applicator tool, wherein the non-working end (40), are integrated, the rolling stop is, the non-working end (40) Close end, protruding beyond the diameter of the applicator tool, the at least one formed by the edge 14. applicator tool assembly wherein Tei Rukoto (1a, 1 ^*).

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