JPH046746Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] The present invention relates to a dental instrument storage case that is versatile enough to easily store various dental instruments of different lengths and shapes. be.

[Conventional technology]

A dental instrument (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an instrument) consists of a central handle and an operating section provided on one or both sides of the handle. There are various instruments that differ in length, thickness, shape, etc., and their manufacturers and distributors produce storage cases exclusively for each instrument. For example, as shown in Fig. 5, an instrument mounting stand made of foamed resin or plastic sheet molded to match the shape of each instrument is prepared, and the instrument mounting stand set in the storage case is placed on the instrument mounting stand. Each instrument was placed on it and the instruments were sold to customers.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

The conventional dental instrument storage case as described above has the following problems.

Since each type of instrument requires its own storage case, it has been necessary to manufacture various types of storage cases. Therefore, the cost required for the storage case is high and management is also complicated.

Generally, a storage case is not necessary for a consumer (usually a dentist or a technician) after purchasing an instrument. In other words, instruments are usually sold individually in a storage case, so the storage case is no longer needed after purchase. However, dentists and technicians tend to store frequently used instruments in sets, so some instruments can only be stored together with frequently used instruments and infrequently used instruments. Menu storage cases are often thrown away because they cannot be used for anything else.

[Means for solving problems]

As a result of various studies in order to solve the problems with conventional instrument storage cases, the inventor of the present invention found that the storage case consists of a set of two pieces each having grooves capable of supporting each end of the instrument. If an instrument support stand is provided and at least one of each set is movable toward the other support stand, so that the interval between the support stands can be adjusted, various types of storage cases can be used even though it is a single type of storage case. This idea was developed by focusing on the ability to store various types of instruments.

That is, the present invention consists of a case body and a case lid, and one or more sets of two support stands each having a groove capable of supporting each end of a dental instrument are disposed inside the case body. A storage case for dental instruments, wherein the bottom surface of at least one of the supports in each set and the top surface of the bottom plate of the case body are engaged with each other, and the support is directed toward the other support. The case body is provided with irregularities having a regularity that allows easy movement, and the case body has a guide that restricts movement of the support base provided with the irregularities in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the other support base. The present invention relates to a dental instrument storage case, characterized in that an elastic member is provided on the inner surface of the case lid to press the stored dental instrument.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Examples of the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention, Fig. 2 A and B are enlarged sectional views of parts A and B in Fig. 1, and Fig. Figure 1 shows a state in which a dental instrument is stored in the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention and the case lid is attached.
-C position enlarged sectional view, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing only the case body of another embodiment of the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention.

In the drawings, reference numeral 1 denotes a case main body in which the top surface of the bottom plate is provided with irregularities 1a having a regularity like a "sawtooth" shape, and 2 a V-shaped case that can support each end of the instrument S. U-shaped groove 2b
This is a set of two supporting stands. One support stand 2 is detachably attached to one end 1b side of the case body 1, and the bottom surface of this support stand 2 has an uneven portion 1 provided on the top surface of the bottom plate of the case body 1.
a and can be easily moved in the direction of the other support base 2, but in the opposite direction, that is, the other support base 2
A concave and convex portion 2a having a regularity like a "sawtooth" shape that does not move in the direction away from the support base 2 is provided, and concave grooves 2b on both sides of the side facing the other support base 2 are provided. is a protruding plate 2c for storing the end of the handle part that is not provided with the operating part of an instrument that is provided with the operating part on only one side.
is preferably provided. The other support stand 2 is attached to the case body 1 with a distance of 2 cm or more from its end 1b. There are cases where it is fixed by means such as adhesive, and cases where it is fitted into grooves formed on the inner surface of the case body 1. In the latter case, if there are two or more grooves, it can be installed. The position can be changed. Reference numeral 3 denotes a guide that allows the support base 2 having an uneven portion 2a on the bottom surface to be easily moved in the direction of the other support base 2, but restricts movement in the direction perpendicular to the other support base 2 direction; In FIG. 1, the side plate of the case body 1 plays this role, and in FIG. 4, the protrusion provided on the bottom plate of the case body 1 plays this role. 4 is a case lid, and 5 is an elastic member made of an elastic material such as urethane foam, rubber, felt, etc. and which presses the instrument S, which is attached to the case lid 4.

In the instrument storage case according to the present invention having the above configuration, at least one of the case body 1 and the case lid 4 is provided so that the type of stored instrument can be visually confirmed.
In particular, it is more preferable that the case lid 4 is made of a transparent material. Although there may be only one set of support stands 2, if multiple sets are arranged side by side as in the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, it is possible to store a plurality of various types of instruments, which increases versatility. This is more preferable because it further increases the storage capacity and allows the user to reuse it as a storage case for storing frequently used instruments. It is most desirable that the concavo-convex portions 1a and 2a with restricting properties provided on the top surface of the bottom plate of the case body 1 and the bottom surface of the support base 2 have a "sawtooth shape" as in the embodiment shown in FIG. ,
It is sufficient that the support stand 2 provided with the uneven portion 2a on the bottom surface can be easily moved in the direction of the other support stand 2, and the pitches of both the uneven portions 1a and 2a are not necessarily equal. The pitch of one may be an integral multiple of the pitch of the other, since this is not necessary and it is sufficient that both the concavo-convex portions 1a and 2a engage with each other.

[Effect]

When storing various instruments in the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention having the above-described structure, the following steps are performed.

First, the support stand 2 having the uneven portion 2a on the bottom is attached to the other support stand 2 mounted inside the case body 1.
The instrument S is mounted near the end 1b on the side away from the instrument S, and both ends of the instrument S (the handle part or the handle part side of the operating part) are inserted into the grooves 2 of the support bases 2.
Charge into b. Next, while lightly pressing the support base 2 with the uneven part 2a on the bottom, press the other support base 2.
direction, and both ends of the instrument S are held somewhat firmly between the grooves 2b. After that, when the case body 1 is covered with the case lid 4, the elastic member 5 stuck inside the case lid 4 comes to press the handle part of the instrument S, and the instrument S becomes stable. It is then stored.

The instruments S are stored as described above, but when storing instruments S of different types, for example, instruments S of different lengths, a support stand provided with uneven parts 2a on the bottom surface is used. 2 to the other support stand 2 side and adjust the space between both support stands 2, instruments S of various lengths can be easily stored.
In addition, even in the case of instruments S of different thicknesses, the ends of the instruments S generally taper gradually from the handle part to the operation part, so the concave groove 2b can The only difference is the gripping position, and there are uneven parts 2 on the bottom.
The end of the instrument S can be inserted into the groove 2b by moving the support base 2 provided with the groove 2b. In particular, when the groove 2b is V-shaped, the upper width is widened, so that its applicability is increased.

In addition, for instruments that have an operating section only on one side, the end of the handle on the side where the operating section is not provided is often so thick that it is often impossible to insert that end into the groove 2b. However, the other support 2 of the support 2 whose bottom surface is provided with the uneven portion 2a
There are protruding plates 2c near both sides of the groove 2b on the side facing the
If this is provided, the thicker end of the handle on the side where the operating section is not provided can be stored between the protruding plates 2c, and sideways swing of that end can also be prevented.

Furthermore, in an instrument storage case in which a plurality of sets of support stands 2 are arranged side by side as shown in FIG.
A storage means similar to that described above allows storage of a plurality of instruments, and even more types of instruments.

[Effect of idea]

According to the dental instrument storage case of the present invention as detailed above, a set of two support stands are provided in the case body, and at least one of the support stands is moved to the side of the other support stand. By making this possible, the distance between the two support stands can be freely adjusted, making it possible to store many types of instruments in one type of instrument storage case, and as a result, dental instruments can be This makes it possible to significantly reduce the manufacturing cost and management cost of the instrument storage case. Furthermore, by providing multiple sets of support stands, a greater number of types of instruments can be stored, and users such as dentists can use the instrument storage case to collect frequently used instruments. It can now also be used as a storage case, which has great practical value.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention, Fig. 2 A and B are enlarged sectional views of parts A and B in Fig. 1, and Fig. Figure 1 shows a state in which a dental instrument is stored in the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention and the case lid is attached.
-C position enlarged sectional view, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing only the case body of another embodiment of the dental instrument storage case according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a conventional instrument storage case. FIG. In the drawings, 1... Case body, 1a... Uneven part,
1b... End portion, 2... Support stand, 2a... Uneven part,
2b...Concave groove, 2c...Protrusion plate, 3...Guide,
4... Case lid, 5... Elastic member.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A set of two support stands consisting of a case body 1 and a case lid 4, each having a groove 2b in the case body 1 that can support each end of a dental instrument S. 2 is a dental instrument storage case in which one or more sets of support stands 2 are arranged, and the bottom surface of at least one support stand 2 of each set of support stands 2 and the top surface of the bottom plate of the case body 1 are mutually engaged with each other. and irregularities 2a and 1a having regularity that allows the support base 2 to be easily moved in the direction of the other support base 2.
In addition, the case body 1 is provided with a guide 3 that restricts movement of the support base 2 provided with the uneven portion 2a in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the other support base 2, A dental instrument storage case characterized in that an elastic member 5 for pressing a stored dental instrument S is disposed on the inner surface of the case lid 4. 2. The dental instrument storage case according to claim 1, wherein the regular uneven portions 2a and 1a are “sawtooth-like” uneven portions. 3. The dental instrument storage case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the case lid 4 is transparent. 4. Any one of claims 1 to 3 of the utility model registration claim, in which at least one of the supports 2 in each set is located at a position of 2 cm or more from the end 1b of the case body 1. A storage case for a dental instrument according to item 1. 5. Any one of claims 1 to 4 of the utility model registration claim in which the groove 2b of the support base 2 is V-shaped.
A storage case for dental instruments as described in section. 6 Any one of claims 1 to 4 of the utility model registration claim in which the groove 2b of the support base 2 is U-shaped.
A storage case for dental instruments as described in section. 7. A request for registration of a utility model in which at least one support stand 2 of each set is a support stand in which protruding plates 2c are provided near both sides of the groove 2b on the side facing the other support stand 2 of the set. A dental instrument storage case according to any one of items 1 to 6.