JPH048879Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a paper towel drawer that stores paper towels used as dishcloths, towels, etc. in kitchens, toilets, etc.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, paper towels used as dishcloths, towels, etc. in kitchens, toilets, etc. are stored in a box-shaped container 11 installed on the wall as shown in FIG. 12 in order to make them easier to use. A large number of paper towels are folded into two or more bellows, and the ends that are substantially parallel to the fold line are stacked on top of each other, and the stacked paper towels are stored in a flat stack, and the tip of the lowest paper towel 12 is stored. The body 11 is made to protrude downward from the outlet 13 at the bottom of the body 11, and the outlet 1
It was used by pulling out one sheet at a time downwards from No. 3. If you pull out the paper towel 12 at the bottom,
The paper towel directly above the paper towel 12 is pulled out, and its tip is projected from the outlet 13, so that the paper towels stacked on top are pulled out one after another.

(Problem that the invention aims to solve) However, since the paper towels are stacked flat and the entire load is applied downward, when the bottom paper towel 12 is pulled out, there is a frictional resistance between it and the top paper towel. becomes larger and cannot be pulled out unless you pull it that much harder.The paper towel tends to tear if you pull it with wet hands, and if the paper is soft, it may tear even if you pull it with dry hands. , 13th
As shown in the figure, the so-called avalanche phenomenon, where multiple sheets of paper towels are pulled out at the same time, was likely to occur.

In addition, when replenishing paper towels, the paper towels are handled after being removed from the packaging bag as shown in Figure 14, so the overlapped portions may shift or fall apart. The remaining uppermost paper towel and the lowermost paper towel to be replenished had to be overlapped with their inner edges, which was troublesome.
Furthermore, since the paper towels are exposed during refilling, there is a possibility that the paper towels may get dirty if touched directly with hands or exposed to the outside air, posing a hygienic problem.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to improve the above-mentioned drawbacks and provide a paper towel drawer that can easily and reliably pull out paper towels one by one from the storage section and that can always keep the paper towels hygienic. do.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention aims at stacking stacks of paper towels so that the paper towels can be drawn out continuously, so that the paper towel drawer opening is positioned at the center of the plane parallel to the paper towels. a cartridge wrapped in a wrapper formed or capable of being formed in a longitudinal direction;
A paper towel storage body is provided with a storage section for vertically storing the cartridge, and a paper towel outlet is formed in the front central part of the storage section vertically so as to substantially match the opening of the cartridge. It is characterized by comprising a drawer.

The outlet of the storage body is preferably formed with a space formed by an inner wall surface that expands inward from the outside, and the outlet of the storage body is preferably formed with a space formed by an inner wall surface that expands at an angle from the outside to the inside. It is even more preferable that two or more cartridge accommodating portions are formed on the upper and lower sides or on the left and right sides of the front portion, and that the same number of cartridge storage portions are formed inside the outlet.

(Example) Next, an example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

In FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a cartridge 1 is made of paper or a synthetic resin sheet and is housed in a box, bag-like, or wrappable portable packaging body 2 containing a large number of sheets folded in half (for example, 100 to 200 sheets). A bundle of paper towels 4, each of which is stacked with the inner surfaces of the end portions substantially parallel to the folding line aligned, is packaged so that the folding line runs in the vertical direction. A vertical perforation is formed in the front center of the package 2 parallel to the surface of the paper towel 4, and by opening the perforation, an opening 3 for drawing out the paper towel is formed. The perforations may be initially open overlapping ends. The area around the opening 3 is
It is preferable that the paper towel be formed to be flexible so that the paper towel will not be caught and torn when the paper towel is pulled out.

The storage body 6 is box-shaped, and inside thereof is formed a storage part 7 for the cartridge 1 that holds paper towels vertically, an opening/closing lid 8 is formed on the top of the storage part 7, and a vertical storage part 7 is formed in the center of the box-shaped front surface. A drawer opening 9 having a moderate opening is formed to approximately match the opening 3 of the cartridge 1, and preferably has a box-shaped front surface.
The inner wall surfaces 9a, 9a are formed as inclined surfaces that protrude moderately forward toward the center, and expand inward from the outlet 9, forming an appropriate space 9b between the inner wall surfaces. The inwardly protruding ends of the inner wall surface are formed as contact parts 10, 10 which can come into contact with both front sides of the opening 3 of the cartridge 1. The storage body 6 is desirably made of a hard material, and its back portion can be fixed to a wall or the like.

The above-mentioned cartridge 1 opens the perforation, pulls out the tip 5 of the paper towel 4 from the opening 3, and then moves the tip 5 upward into the storage section 7 of the storage unit 6 with the opening/closing lid 8 opened while aligning the tip 5 with the drawer opening 9. When the cartridge 1 is stored and the lid 8 is closed, the setting of the cartridge 1 is completed as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. At this time, the bundle of paper towels is standing vertically, with opening 3
The tip 5 of the paper towel is drawn out from the outlet 9 and is in a stable state.

To pull out the paper towel 4, pull the tip 5 protruding from the outlet 9 forward, that is, in the direction of the arrow, as shown in FIGS. The tip 5 of the next paper towel 4a polymerized to
A can be drawn out. At this time, since the paper towels 4 are stored vertically and the weight of each paper towel is supported by each paper towel itself,
Since the load of other paper towels is not applied to the paper towel being pulled out, the frictional resistance between the paper towels is extremely small. Because of this, the next paper towel 4a that overlaps with the inner end surface of the paper towel 4 to be drawn out can be drawn out while bending with some space along the inner wall surface 9a and the tip end 5a of the next paper towel 4a. This is done extremely lightly, so there is no risk of the paper towel tearing into pieces even if picked with wet hands, and there is no risk of the so-called avalanche phenomenon in which multiple paper towels are pulled out at the same time even if pulled forcefully.

After the paper towel 4 is pulled out, the tip 5a of the next paper towel 4a protrudes from the pull-out opening 9 as shown in FIG. In this way, even when the remaining amount of paper towels becomes low, since the paper towels are placed vertically, there is no risk of them being biased due to their own weight, and all of them will not be drawn toward the drawer opening 9. As shown in the figure, the polymerization state gradually loosens from the inside of the package 2 and as it moves toward the outlet 9 side, it spreads appropriately throughout the package 2 and stands vertically, causing the paper towel itself to buckle. There is no fear, and even if the packaging body 2 is made of a soft material, it can be maintained in a state in which the entire paper towel is stably wrapped, and the upright state of the cartridge 1 can be maintained. Therefore, the paper towels can be smoothly pulled out until the last sheet.

In addition, since the drawer opening 9 is formed in the front part of the storage body, it can be installed on a wall surface with obstacles above and below, and it can be easily pulled out even in a low position. Compared to the pull-out type, there are fewer restrictions on installation location and installation height, so the range of application can be expanded.

Since the paper towel 4 is in the form of a cartridge, it can be easily replaced in the storage body 6, and there is no need for it to come apart when the package is opened, unlike in the past. In addition, since the cartridge 1 is protected by the packaging body 2, there is no need to touch the cartridge 1 directly from the time it is stored in the storage body 6 until the end of use, and even when it is stored in the storage body 6, it does not come into direct contact with the outside air. For,
It is hygienic as it does not easily get dirty, and furthermore, if the package 2 is made of a moisture-proof material such as a synthetic resin sheet, the moisture-proof property will be improved even in a place with high humidity such as a kitchen or a toilet.

Note that the paper towel may be folded in two as shown in FIG. 8, or in three as shown in FIG. 9, or may be folded in other ways.

The package 2 may be made of cardboard or other suitable hard material, but it can also be made of a soft material such as synthetic resin film to achieve the purpose. The packaging can be crushed into small pieces and disposed of, making post-processing easy.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the opening 3 of the package 2
is formed by opening perforations, but it can be formed by any appropriate means, such as by providing a guide tape and cutting it lengthwise.

When storing the cartridge 1 in the storage body 6,
In addition to performing from the top as in the above embodiment, it may also be performed from the left and right sides.

The shape of the storage body 6 is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate. Moreover, the shape and positional relationship of the opening of the package and the outlet of the storage body need only be such that the paper towel faces forward so that the user can easily pull it out.

Next, as another embodiment of the paper towel drawer, an example in which cartridges can be exchanged rationally will be described.

In FIG. 10, two vertical drawer openings 9A, 9A are arranged horizontally in parallel on the front surface of the storage body 6A, two storage sections are formed inside thereof, and an opening/closing lid 8A is formed at the top.
This is an example of a paper towel drawer in which cartridges are stored in each of these storage parts.
In the figure, two vertical drawer openings 9B, 9B are arranged vertically in parallel on the front surface of the storage body 6B, and two storage sections are formed inwardly, and the upper cartridge is placed between the two storage sections. It is divided with a partition board and has an opening/closing lid 8B on the side.
This is an example of a paper towel drawer in which a cartridge is stored in each of these two storage parts.

According to these embodiments, by making two cartridges available at all times, even if one cartridge becomes empty, the other cartridge can be used; It is only necessary to replace the cartridge, and the cartridge replacement work can be performed rationally. For this reason, in order to replenish the cartridge before the cartridge is used up, that is, with paper towels remaining in the cartridge, as in the past, the cartridge is refilled by overlapping the bottom edge of the additional paper towels with the top edge of the remaining paper towels. There is no need for troublesome work, and the cartridge can be refilled with a simple operation. Moreover, the inconvenience of running out of paper towels can be eliminated, and the user will not be inconvenienced.

In addition, the number of the drawer opening and the storage part in the paper towel drawer may be three or more.

(Effects of the invention) As described above, the paper towel drawer of the present invention stores paper towels vertically in a packaging body in a cartridge having a vertical opening, and in a storage body with a drawer opening vertically formed in the front. By having a structure in which the opening and the drawer port are stored so that they almost match, it is possible to minimize the frictional force between the paper towels when they are pulled out, and the paper towels can be pulled out smoothly and reliably one by one. . In addition, since the drawer opening is formed at the front of the storage unit, it can be installed on walls with obstacles above and below, and can be easily pulled out even in low positions, compared to the conventional lower part. Compared to the pull-out type, there are fewer restrictions on installation location and installation height, so the range of application can be expanded.

Because the paper towels are packaged in cartridges, they can be easily replaced in the storage container, and unlike conventional methods, the paper towels do not come apart when the packaging is opened.Also, since the paper towels are protected by the packaging, it is easy to store the paper towels in the storage container. There is no need to touch it with your hands from the time it is stored in the body until the end of use, and even when it is stored in the storage body, it does not come into direct contact with the outside air, so it is hygienic and does not get dirty easily. Furthermore, the packaging is made of synthetic resin. If it is made of a moisture-proof material such as a sheet, it will exhibit excellent practicality as there is little risk of getting damp even in high humidity places such as kitchens and toilets.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway exploded perspective view showing the paper towel drawer according to the present invention before the cartridge is stored in the storage body, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the paper towel drawer in a state where the cartridge is stored in the storage body.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of Fig. 2, Fig. 4 is a similar sectional view of the initial stage of drawing out the paper towel, Fig. 5 is a similar sectional view of the final stage of drawing out the paper towel, and Fig. 6 is the paper towel of Fig. 5. 7 is a similar sectional view of the state after the paper towel has been pulled out, FIG. 7 is a similar sectional view of the state in which the remaining amount of paper towels has decreased, FIGS. 8 and 9 are end views showing an example of overlapping paper towels, and FIGS. 10 and 11, respectively. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a known example of a conventional paper towel drawer installed on a wall, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the paper towel drawer, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the paper towel drawer. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the conventional paper towel drawer in a state where it is refilled with paper towels. 1... Cartridge, 2... Packaging body, 3... Opening, 4, 4a... Paper towel, 5, 5a...
... Tip part, 6, 6A, 6B ... Storage body, 7 ... Storage section, 8, 8A, 8B ... Lid, 9, 9A, 9B ...
...Outlet, 9a...Inner wall surface, 9b...Space, 1
0...Abutment part.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A bundle of stacked paper towels that can be continuously drawn out is formed in such a way that the opening for drawing out the paper towels is formed vertically with respect to the center of the plane parallel to the paper towels. a cartridge packaged with a packaging body to obtain a paper towel, and a storage section for storing the cartridge vertically, and a paper towel outlet is provided in the center of the front part of the storage section so as to be vertically aligned with the opening of the cartridge. A paper towel drawer comprising a storage body formed by forming a paper towel drawer. (2) The paper towel drawer according to paragraph 1, wherein the drawer opening of the storage body is formed by having a space formed by an inner wall surface that slopes outward from the outside to the inside. . (3) Two or more drawer openings of the storage body are formed on the top and bottom, left and right sides of the front part of the storage body, and the same number of cartridge storage parts are formed inside the drawer opening. Paragraph 1 or 2. Paper towel drawer as described.