JP7390193B2 - Tissue case - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a tissue case.

2. Description of the Related Art Tissue cases are known that can be installed with their longitudinal direction vertical.

Utility model registration No. 3112750

However, with the above-mentioned conventional techniques, it is difficult to improve the functionality of the tissue case.

Therefore, in one aspect, an object of the present invention is to improve the functionality of a tissue case while saving space.

On one side, it is a tissue case that can be installed with its longitudinal direction vertical,
Equipped with a case body that can store tissue paper inside,
A tissue case is provided in which the case body has a first tissue outlet on a side surface in a vertically installed state, and a box part that opens to the upper side in the vertically installed state.

In one aspect, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the functionality of the tissue case.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tissue case according to one embodiment. It is a top view of a tissue case. It is an exploded view of a tissue case. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part Q1 in FIG. 5. FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the top lid in a single item state. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 7. FIG.

Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tissue case 1 according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a top view of the tissue case 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the tissue case 1. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of part Q1 in FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the upper lid 90 in a single item state. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. Note that FIG. 1 shows the tissue case 1 with a top lid 90, which will be described later, removed. In the following, the user refers to the user of the tissue case 1.

In FIG. 1, the tissue case 1 is shown in the installed state. In FIG. 1, three directions that are orthogonal to each other are defined: an X direction, a Y direction, and a Z direction. In the following, the Z direction is defined as the vertical direction, the Z1 side is defined as the upper side, and the Z2 side is defined as the lower side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the tissue case 1 can be installed vertically with its longitudinal direction being vertical (up and down). In this embodiment, the tissue case 1 is designed to be used only in a vertically installed state. However, the tissue case 1 may be placed in other installation states depending on how the user uses it. In the following, terms related to directions, such as "height", "vertical direction", "top view", etc., are used assuming the vertical installation state shown in FIG. 1.

The tissue case 1 includes a case body 10, a lower lid 80, and an upper lid 90. The tissue case 1 has a three-part structure including these three members. However, in a modified example, the case body 10 may be composed of two or more pieces, the case body 10 and the lower lid 80 may be integrated, or the upper lid 90 may be omitted. .

The case body 10 forms a housing that can accommodate tissue paper inside. The tissue paper stored in the case body 10 is typically in the form of a plurality of sets of two-ply sheets, which are alternately stacked by folding and stacking each other. Note that this type of tissue paper may be housed in a paper carton or a plastic bag. In this case, the tissue paper may be taken out from a paper carton or a plastic bag and stored in the case body 10, or the tissue paper may be stored together with the plastic bag. Further, if possible from the viewpoint of space, the tissue paper may be stored in the case body 10 together with the paper carton. In either case, it is desirable that the tissue paper be stored in such a way that the sides that define its sheet width (width in the long side direction) are in the vertical direction.

The case body 10 is made of resin or the like. The case body 10 has a cylindrical shape with the vertical direction being the longitudinal direction. More specifically, the case body 10 has a cylindrical shape with an open bottom and an upper surface portion 12 covered on the top.

The case body 10 has a height (dimension in the Z direction) that corresponds to the sheet width (width in the long side direction) of general tissue paper. For example, the case body 10 forms an internal space with a height (dimension in the Z direction) that is slightly larger than the width of a typical tissue paper sheet.

The case body 10 may have any shape as long as it is a cylindrical shape that can accommodate tissue paper inside, but preferably, from the viewpoint of design etc., the portion excluding the box portion 20 described later is , has a minimal cylindrical shape to realize the function of accommodating tissue paper inside. In this embodiment, as an example, the case body 10 has a rectangular outer shape with rounded corners when viewed from above, as shown in FIG. Further, in this embodiment, as an example, the case body 10 has a tapered outer shape in which the dimensions in the X direction and the dimensions in the Y direction gradually become smaller toward the upper side in the vertical direction. In this case, it is easy to punch out the mold in the Z direction from the mold (not shown). Also, since the side with larger dimensions in the X direction and the larger dimension in the Y direction is the lower side of the case body 10 (the side where the lower lid 80 is provided), the side with larger dimensions in the X direction and the larger Y direction is the upper side of the case body 10. Compared to the configuration, the center of gravity is on the lower side, making it possible to increase stability in the installed state.

The case body 10 has a first tissue outlet 11 in a side surface 110. The first tissue outlet 11 is in the form of an elongated hole whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction, and is a through hole that communicates the inside and outside of the case body 10. The first tissue outlet 11 is used when a user takes out a sheet of tissue paper from the side part 110. The first tissue outlet 11 has a length (dimension in the Z direction) that corresponds to the sheet width (width in the long side direction) of general tissue paper. For example, the first tissue outlet 11 may have a length (for example, about 140 mm) that is slightly smaller than the width of a typical tissue paper sheet.

The first tissue outlet 11 may be formed such that its vertical center is located at the center of the side surface portion 110 in the height direction. However, in a modified example, the first tissue outlet 11 may be formed such that the center in the vertical direction is slightly offset by two points downward with respect to the center in the height direction of the side surface portion 110.

The first tissue outlet 11 is formed to be located at the center in the X direction of one of the four side surfaces 110.

The case body 10 further has a second tissue outlet 21 on the top surface 12. The second tissue outlet 21 is in the form of an elongated hole whose longitudinal direction is in the Y direction, and is a through hole that communicates the inside and outside of the case body 10. The second tissue outlet 21 is used when a user takes out a sheet of tissue paper from the upper surface portion 12. The second tissue outlet 21 has a length (dimension in the Y direction) that facilitates such removal.

The second tissue outlet 21 is preferably formed to be located at the center of the upper surface portion 12 in the X direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, continuity (continuity extending perpendicularly to the X direction) between the first tissue outlet 11 and the second tissue outlet 21 is achieved, which improves design. will improve.

Note that the second tissue outlet 21 and the first tissue outlet 11 may have the same width (dimension in the X direction).

The second tissue outlet 21 is preferably provided offset toward the Y2 side with respect to the center of the upper surface portion 12 in the Y direction, as shown in FIG. That is, the second tissue outlet 21 is preferably located on the far side (Y2 side) of the four side surfaces 110 from the side 110 on which the first tissue outlet 11 is provided (Y1 side). It is provided offset. Hereinafter, the configuration in which the second tissue outlet 21 is arranged offset to the Y2 side in this manner will also be referred to as "offset arrangement of the second tissue outlet 21."

In this way, according to this embodiment, the user can use the usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11 and the second tissue outlet 21 without changing the vertical installation state. You can select one of the usage modes for taking out sheets of tissue paper.

In a usage mode in which sheets of tissue paper are taken out from the first tissue outlet 11, it is preferable that the tissue paper inside the case body 10 is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11 in order from the sheet on the Y1 side. On the other hand, in a usage mode in which sheets of tissue paper are taken out from the second tissue outlet 21, it is preferable that the tissue paper inside the case body 10 is taken out from the second tissue outlet 21 in order from the sheet on the Y2 side. Particularly, in this embodiment, in a usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the second tissue outlet 21 due to the offset arrangement of the second tissue outlet 21 described above, the tissue paper in the case body 10 is placed in a sheet on the Y2 side. It becomes easy to take out the tissue from the second tissue outlet 21 in order from the beginning. As described above, in this embodiment, the usage pattern in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11 and the usage pattern in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the second tissue outlet 21 are different from each other in the case main body 10. Since the sides of the tissue paper that are taken out in sequence are different, it is also possible to realize these two types of use at the same time.

The case body 10 has a box portion 20 on the upper side.

The box portion 20 is open at the top. The box portion 20 has a function as a tray (hereinafter also referred to as a "tray function") on which a user can place small items (for example, a wristwatch, a seal, a clip, a key, etc.). The box part 20 has the top surface 12 of the case body 10 as a bottom surface, and the wall 122 erected on the outer periphery of the top surface 12 of the case body 10 as a peripheral wall. Note that the wall portion 122 is continuous from the side surface portion 110 of the case body 10. For example, the thickness (board thickness) of the wall portion 122 may be approximately the same as that of the side surface portion 110.

In order to enhance the tray function, the box part 20 preferably has a bottom part (that is, the top part 12 of the case body 10) extending in a horizontal plane over substantially the entire area. The term "substantially the entire area" refers to the area related to the angle R between the bottom part and the wall part 122, and the bottom part does not extend in the horizontal plane only in the area related to the corner R.

Further, the box portion 20 preferably has a depth (i.e., the dimension of the wall portion 122 in the Z direction) within a range of 5 mm to 20 mm, more preferably within a range of 7 mm to 15 mm, in order to enhance the tray function. and more preferably within the range of 9 mm to 1.2 mm. Note that the wall portion 122 may have the same height over the entire circumference.

Here, the box part 20 has a larger volume as it becomes deeper, so that the tray function becomes higher. Further, if the depth of the box portion 20 is excessively deep, it becomes difficult to take out sheets of tissue paper from the second tissue outlet 21. On the other hand, as the depth of the box portion 20 increases, the height of the case body 10 increases, and the compactness of the tissue case 1 tends to deteriorate. Note that there is a tendency for the tissue case 1 to be of a compact type that does not make its presence felt.

In this regard, by forming the box portion 20 within the depth range as described above, an optimal configuration that takes these tradeoffs into account can be realized. That is, it is possible to realize a compact tissue case 1 in which it is easy to take out sheets of tissue paper from the second tissue outlet 21 while ensuring the tray function.

The lower lid 80 is made of, for example, resin. The lower lid 80 may be made of the same material as the case body 10, for example. The lower lid 80 is removably provided at the bottom of the case body 10. For example, the lower lid 80 and the case body 10 can be attached and detached using an engaging part (not shown) such as a claw and an engaged part (not shown) such as a hole. May be engaged.

When the lower lid 80 is attached to the lower part of the case body 10, it covers the lower opening of the case body 10 and is directly supported on the installation surface of the tissue case 1 (for example, a table or desk). Note that an adhesive member (not shown) may be attached to the lower surface of the lower lid 80 to increase the stability of the installed state of the tissue case 1. When the lower cover 80 is removed, the inside of the case body 10 can be accessed through the opening on the lower side of the case body 10. Therefore, replenishment of tissue paper, etc. can be easily performed by removing the lower cover 80.

Note that the lower lid 80 is formed to cover the entire lower opening of the case body 10. However, in a modified example, the lower lid 80 may be formed to cover only a portion of the lower opening of the case body 10.

The upper lid 90 is made of resin or the like, for example. The upper lid 90 may be made of the same material as the case body 10, for example. The upper lid 90 is removably provided on the upper surface portion 12 of the case body 10. For example, the upper lid 90 and the case body 10 may be removably engaged using an engaging portion 92 (see FIG. 8) such as a claw.

The upper lid 90 covers the second tissue outlet 21 of the case body 10 when attached to the upper surface portion 12 of the case body 10 (see FIG. 2). For example, in a usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11, the user can cover the second tissue outlet 21 with the top lid 90. Thereby, in the usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the interior (the space in which tissue paper is accommodated) via the second tissue outlet 21. Further, in a usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11, it is possible to prevent the tray function of the box portion 20 from being impaired due to the second tissue outlet 21. That is, in a usage mode in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11, the upper lid 90 forms the bottom of the box portion 20, thereby preventing small items from falling from the second tissue outlet 21.

The upper lid 90 is engaged with the upper surface 12 of the case body 10 in such a manner that an engaging portion 92 (see FIG. 8) engages with the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface 12 of the case body 10 around the second tissue outlet 21. It may be fitted (it may be fitted). In this case, a concave thin portion 126 (see FIG. 6) may be formed on the upper surface portion 12 of the case body 10 around the second tissue outlet 21 on the Y1 side in the Y direction. When such a thin part 126 is formed, by inserting a fingertip (claw) diagonally downward from the Y1 side to the Y2 side in the Y direction using the thin part 126 (see arrow R1 in FIG. 6), The upper cover 90 can be easily removed by hooking the tip of a finger on the lower side of the end portion 91 and moving upward.

By the way, substantially the entire surface of the case body 10 is preferably textured in order to improve the design. However, in the case body 10, the surface of the thin portion 126 of the upper surface portion 12 may be omitted from the texturing process. In this case, when removing the top cover 90 as described above (see arrow R1 in FIG. 6), it becomes easier to insert the fingertip (claw) between the end 91 of the top cover 90 and the thin part 126 (the fingertip slides easily). ), the workability is improved.

According to the tissue case 1 according to the present embodiment described above, particularly the following excellent effects are achieved.

According to the tissue case 1 according to the present embodiment, the case body 10 has the first tissue outlet 11 on the side surface 110 in the installed state, and has a box part 20 with an open top on the upper side in the installed state. Therefore, the tray function of the box part 20 can be realized while saving space by vertically placing the box part 20. That is, it is possible to improve the functionality of the tissue case while saving space.

In addition, since the case body 10 has a top surface 12 in the installed state that forms the bottom surface of the box section 20 and has a second tissue outlet 21, the case body 10 is used in a manner in which a sheet of tissue paper is taken out from the first tissue outlet 11. In addition, it is also possible to take out a sheet of tissue paper from the second tissue outlet 21. Thereby, the functionality of the tissue case can be further enhanced. Furthermore, since the top surface 12 of the case body 10 also serves as the bottom surface of the box section 20, an increase in the height dimension of the tissue case 1 due to the box section 20 can be minimized.

Further, the second tissue outlet 21 is provided offset in the Y direction Y2 side with respect to the center of the upper surface portion 12 of the case body 10 when viewed from above in the installed state, and the first tissue outlet 11 is When viewed from above in the installed state, the second tissue outlet 21 is provided on the opposite side to the offset side (that is, the Y1 side in the Y direction). This makes it possible to omit the lid for the first tissue outlet 11.

Specifically, when a user generally takes out a sheet of tissue paper from the second tissue outlet 21, the second tissue outlet 21 is on the front side (the front side for the user). There is a tendency to install the tissue case 1 like this. Therefore, for example, it is possible to install the tissue case 1 with the side surface portion 110 on the side where the first tissue outlet 11 is formed in contact with a wall of a room or the like. In this case, the first tissue outlet 11 is hidden by the wall of the room, so the need to cover the first tissue outlet 11 is reduced. Note that if the lid for the first tissue outlet 11 is omitted, the number of parts can be reduced and costs can be reduced.

Furthermore, since the bottom surface portion of the box portion 20 (that is, the top surface portion 12 of the case body 10) extends in a horizontal plane over substantially the entire area in the installed state, small items can be placed on the box portion 20 in a stable posture. . That is, the tray function of the box portion 20 is improved.

Although each embodiment has been described in detail above, it is not limited to a specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the claims. It is also possible to combine all or a plurality of the components of the embodiments described above.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the second tissue outlet 21 is arranged offset, but the second tissue outlet 21 may be formed without being offset in the Y direction. Further, the second tissue outlet 21 may be offset toward the Y1 side in the Y direction.

1 Tissue case 10 Case main body 11 First tissue outlet 12 Top part 20 Box part 21 Second tissue outlet 80 Lower cover 90 Upper cover 110 Side part 122 Wall part 126 Thin wall part

Claims (5)

A tissue case that can be installed with the longitudinal direction vertically,
A case body that can accommodate tissue paper inside,
A box part that opens upward to perform a tray function on the upper surface part of the case body in a vertically installed state,
The case body has a first tissue outlet on a side surface in the vertical installation state,
The box portion includes a peripheral wall portion formed from a wall portion continuously standing from the side surface portion of the case body, and a bottom portion formed from the top surface portion of the case body, and the bottom portion The tissue case extends in a horizontal plane over approximately the entire area . 2. The tissue case according to claim 1, wherein the box part has a second tissue outlet in the bottom part from which a sheet of tissue paper located on the opposite side to the first tissue outlet can be taken out. The second tissue outlet is offset from the center of the bottom portion of the box portion when viewed from above in the vertical installation state,
The first tissue outlet is provided on a side opposite to the side where the second tissue outlet is offset when viewed from above in the vertical installation state,
The tissue case according to claim 2, wherein a removable lid portion is provided only for the second tissue outlet of the first tissue outlet and the second tissue outlet. 4. The tissue case according to claim 2, wherein the second tissue outlet has a concave thin portion formed in a cross-sectional view on an outer peripheral edge of the second tissue outlet on the side of the first tissue outlet. The tissue case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the depth of the peripheral wall portion of the box portion is within a range of 5 mm to 20 mm.