JPH08117145A - Toilet paper holder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To easily cut toilet paper with one hand by providing a holding member for holding rolled paper on the side walls of the main body of the holder, pivotally attaching a cutting lid to the upper part of the main body of the holder and normally energizing this cutting lid in the direction to press the rolled paper. CONSTITUTION: A gap, which is U-shaped in planar view, between side walls 13 and 14. on both the sides of a main body 1 of the holder is used as a holding part 11 for holding the rolled paper and, on the internal surfaces of the respective side walls 13 and 14, rolled paper holding members 110 and 111 are provided to freely move back and forth so as to be protruded on the side of the holding part 11. Above the holding part 11, a cutting lid 2 is fitted onto the side walls 13 and 14 so as to be turned with its deep end part as a pivotally supporting part and energized to the side of the toilet paper by an energizing body such as a spring. When cutting the toilet paper pulled out for the required length, the toilet paper can be cut by returning it upward from a top end part 20 of the cutting lid 2, abutting it on a cutting member 4 and pulling it in the cutting direction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement of a toilet paper holder, and in particular, it is possible to cut the toilet paper with one hand, and after cutting the toilet paper, make it easy to pull out the toilet paper to be used next, and further in the toilet. The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder equipped with a notification device used in an emergency.

[0002]

[Prior art and its problems] At present, as the aging society is approaching, measures for the elderly are a major social problem. Many elderly people have inconvenience in one hand due to cerebral hemorrhage or cerebral thrombosis, and conventional toilet paper holders have not been adequately adapted. A conventional toilet paper holder, a holder body, a holding shaft for holding the roll paper of the toilet paper, a lid body swingably attached to the upper part of the holder body and also serving as a cutting member for the toilet paper,
It consists of To cut the toilet paper with the toilet paper holder of this structure, cut in the following order.

The lid is lifted with one hand, the end of the toilet paper is picked with the other hand, and the required length of the toilet paper is pulled out. When cutting the toilet paper, if you pull it up as it is, the lid will follow up and you will not be able to cut it.
Therefore, after pressing the lid with one hand to stop the roll paper from rotating and following the lid, the toilet paper is cut at the tip of the lid. In this way, the toilet paper is cut. In other words, it is difficult to cut the toilet paper with one hand because it requires both hands.

In order to solve the problems of the conventional toilet paper holder, a spring or the like is used to apply a pressing force to the lid against the toilet paper, thereby preventing the roll from rotating and raising the lid. Prevent,
A toilet paper holder has been proposed in which the tip of the lid makes it easy to cut the toilet paper. In this holder, the rotation of the roll paper and the rotation (lifting) of the lid are hindered, so that the toilet paper can be cut with one hand. However, since the position of the cut end of the toilet paper overlaps with the tip of the lid during cutting, it cannot be pulled out while holding the tip of the toilet paper for the next use as it is.

Also, there are many accidents due to sudden changes in physical condition of the elderly in the toilet. Most hospitals and the like are equipped with an alarm device in the case of an emergency, but the fact is that such measures have not been taken in general households.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a toilet paper holder in which the toilet paper can be cut with one hand and the toilet paper to be used next can be easily pulled out after the toilet paper is cut. Another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet paper holder in which the roll paper can be attached and detached with one hand. Further, another object of the present invention is to provide a toilet paper holder that allows the user to inform the surroundings of the occurrence of an accident in the toilet, such as a sudden change in the physical condition of an elderly person. .

[0007]

The structure of the present invention, which was devised to achieve the above object, is as follows. In the first invention,
A toilet paper holder provided with a cutting member on an upper surface of a lid, the holder main body having side walls on both sides of a roll paper to be mounted, and a holding member provided on the side wall of the holder main body for holding the roll paper. A member, a cutting lid attached to the upper part of the holder body so as to be able to swing about a pivot, and toilet paper provided on the upper surface of the cutting lid at a required distance from the tip of the cutting lid. A cutting member for cutting, and the cutting lid is a toilet paper holder which is normally urged in a direction of pressing the roll paper.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the holding member applies the roll paper from below, moves the roll paper while rotating the holding member upward against the biasing force, and the tip of the holding member is moved. The toilet paper holder according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the holding member is restored by an urging force to hold the roll paper when it comes to the paper tube portion of the roll paper.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toilet paper holder according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, which is provided with notifying means capable of notifying surroundings of occurrence of an emergency.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided the toilet paper holder according to the third aspect, wherein the informing means includes means for generating an audible signal and / or a visible signal.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the toilet paper holder according to the third or fourth aspect, wherein the audible signal and / or visual signal generating means of the notification means is provided outside the toilet.

In the sixth invention, the notifying means is formed separately from the lid body or the holder body, and can be freely attached to and detached from a desired position through the attaching means. It is such a toilet paper holder.

The cutting member provided on the upper surface of the cutting lid is usually made of rubber or synthetic resin. Its position is
It is appropriately set according to the length of the tip portion of the toilet paper remaining after cutting. Usually 20 to 3 from the tip of the cutting lid
It is 0 mm on the back wall side, but is not limited to this. In addition,
The cutting member may be provided separately from the cutting lid, and the cutting member may be attached to the cutting lid at an appropriate position by the user.

The cutting member prevents the toilet paper from slipping when the toilet paper abuts and cuts. Therefore, it is possible to use a material having a large frictional resistance, or to make the surface uneven, or to form it in a sawtooth shape. From the viewpoint of safety, it is preferable to use a material having a flexibility and a shape that will not cause injury even if it is touched by human hands.

The notification means generally has a structure in which an audible or visible signal is generated by pressing a switch to notify the outside, but a signal is generated unless a timer is provided and the signal is released within a certain period of time. It can also have a structure. The notification means may be formed integrally with the lid body or the holder body, or may be formed separately and can be attached and detached. The attachment / detachment means in this case is not particularly limited, and various known means such as engagement, screwing, and adhesion may be used.

[0016]

The roll paper is applied to the holding member from below and the roll paper is moved while rotating the holding member upward against the biasing force. When the tip of the holding member reaches the paper tube portion at the center of the roll paper, the holding member returns by the urging force and projects into the paper tube to hold the roll paper. In this way, the roll paper is attached to the toilet paper holder.

Thus, the holding member serves as an axis when the roll paper rotates. When the toilet paper is needed, the end of the toilet paper is pinched to pull out the toilet paper, and the toilet paper is folded back upward from the tip of the cutting lid and brought into contact with the cutting member. Thereby, the toilet paper is fixed to the cutting member, and when the toilet paper is further pulled in the cutting direction, the toilet paper is cut from the position of the cutting member.

In the toilet paper, the length of the length from the tip of the cutting lid to the position where it is folded back and abuts against the cutting member will hang down from the tip of the cutting lid after cutting.
This portion will be the gripping portion when pulled out next time.

When the toilet paper holder is provided with a notifying means capable of notifying the surroundings of the occurrence of an emergency, it becomes possible, for example, to ask the surroundings for help even when the physical condition of the elderly changes suddenly in the toilet. .

The notifying means including means for generating an audible signal and / or a visible signal is adapted to generate an audible signal when, for example, the surroundings are a healthy person, for example, an elderly person who is hearing impaired in the surroundings. In the case where is included, it is possible to additionally provide a means for generating a visible signal, so that it is possible to make settings corresponding to the recognition ability of the side receiving the notification.

When the means for generating the audible signal and / or the visible signal of the notification means is provided outside the toilet, it is possible to more reliably notify the surroundings such as a family member who is away from the toilet.

In the case where the notifying means is formed separately from the lid body or the case body and can be freely attached / detached to / from the required place through the attaching means, the notifying means is most operated depending on the mounting position of the toilet paper holder. It can be fixed in an easy-to-use place.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a toilet paper holder. The toilet paper holder A1 has a holder body 1 formed in a substantially "U" shape in a plan view. The holder body 1 is made of synthetic resin and has side walls 13 and 14 on both sides. Side wall 1
Between 3 and 14, there is a holding portion 11 for holding a roll of toilet paper.

On the inner surfaces of the side walls 13 and 14, the roll paper holding members 110 and 11 projecting toward the holding portion 11 side.
1 is provided. Above the holding portion 11, the cutting lid 2 is adjacent to the back wall 112 of the holder body 1 and is rotatably attached to the side walls 13 and 14 with the back end of the cutting lid 2 as a pivotal support. The cutting lid 2 is normally urged toward the toilet paper by an urging member such as a spring (not shown).

A cutting member 4 is provided on the upper surface of the cutting lid 2 over the entire width in the width direction. The cutting member 4 is made of rubber, and its position is about 20 mm from the tip of the cutting lid 2 on the inner wall 112 side. By using the rubber cutting member 4, when abutting and cutting the toilet paper,
The frictional force prevents the toilet paper from slipping.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the rotating mechanism of the holding member. Since the holding members 110 and 111 have the same rotating mechanism, the holding member 110 provided on the side wall 14 side will be described as an example. The rotation mechanism 3 of the holding member includes a unit frame body 140 fitted in a recess 141 formed on the inner surface side of the side wall 14. The unit frame 140 is provided with each member that constitutes the rotating mechanism 3. That is, reference numeral 30 is a pivot portion, which is the center of rotation of the holding member 110. Three
Reference numeral 1 is a coil spring that is biased in the pulling direction, so that the holding member 110 is positioned horizontally in a normal state.
Is pulling.

Reference numeral 32 denotes a flexible or bendable tension member, the upper end of which is connected to the lower end of the coil spring 31 and the lower end of which is fixed to a fixing portion 35 at the base of the holding member 110. Three
Reference numeral 3 is a guide body for guiding the tension member 32 to operate smoothly, and 34 is a hooking projection for hooking the upper end of the coil spring 31, which is projected from the unit frame body 140. Reference numeral 36 is a stopper for horizontally installing the holding member 110.

(Operation) FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the state of the tip of the toilet paper after use. The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the toilet paper holder A1 is attached to an appropriate place such as the wall or door of the toilet. As an attachment method, a known appropriate means such as using an adhesive sheet or screwing is adopted. As a result, the holder body 1 is fixed to the wall.

Next, the roll paper P1 is mounted on the holding portion 11. This applies the roll paper P1 below the holding members 110 and 111, and moves the roll paper P1 upward while rotating the holding members 110 and 111 upward against the elasticity of the coil spring 31. And the holding member 1
When the tips of the rollers 10 and 111 come to the paper tube portion at the center of the roll paper P1, the holding members 110 and 111 return by the urging force of the coil spring 31 and project into the paper tube.

As a result, the roll paper P1 is mounted on the holding portion 11, and the holding members 110 and 111 serve as shafts when the roll paper P1 rotates. When the toilet paper is needed, pick up the end of the toilet paper P2, pull out the toilet paper P2, and cut the lid 2.
It is folded back from the tip end portion 20 of the and is brought into contact with the cutting member 4. Thereby, the toilet paper P2 is fixed to the cutting member 4, and when the toilet paper P2 is further pulled in the cutting direction, the toilet paper P2 is cut from the position of the cutting member 4.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the toilet paper P2 has a length a from the tip 20 of the cutting lid 2 that is folded back upward and abuts against the cutting member 4, so that the cutting lid 2 is cut. It hangs down from the tip portion 20, and this portion serves as a grip portion for the next withdrawal.

As described above, the cutting lid 2 normally abuts the roll paper P1 with a pressing force applied thereto, acts as a resistance to prevent the roll paper P1 from rotating, and the toilet paper P2 is pulled out more than necessary. Are prevented. Moreover, the cutting member 4 fixes the toilet paper P2 when the toilet paper P2 abuts. Therefore, the toilet paper P2 can be pulled out and cut with only one hand.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the toilet paper holder according to the present invention. In the figure, the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. The toilet paper holder A2 in this embodiment has a structure in which the notification means can be detachably attached to either of the side plates 13 and 14 of the holder body 1. On the outer surfaces of the side plates 13 and 14, engaging bodies 145 and 146 (the side plate 14 side is not visible in the figure) that constitute attachment means are arranged in parallel at a required interval. Further, the notification means in the present embodiment is the notification device 7 formed separately from the holder body 1.

The alarm device 7 is a plastic case 70.
It has. In the case 70, a buzzer 4, which is a means for generating an audible signal, and a switch 5 for turning the buzzer 4 on and off.
And a battery checker 6 for checking the remaining amount of the dry battery B as a power source. Further, an engaging piece 71 that engages with the engaging bodies 145 and 146 is provided on the back surface of the case 70.

In this embodiment, a plastic fragrance container 9 is attached to the side plate 14 side. The fragrance container 9 is provided with an engaging piece 91 having the same structure as the engaging piece 71. Reference numeral 92 is a detachable lid, which allows refilling of the fragrance. Further, instead of the fragrance container 9, for example, a container containing other substances such as a deodorant may be mounted.

Toilet paper holder A of this embodiment
No. 2 is usually used in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and has the same action and effect with respect to the cutting of toilet paper. In the present embodiment, the cutting member 4 has a triangular cross-sectional shape, and the contact area with the cutting member 4 when the toilet paper P2 is cut is wider than in the first embodiment. Therefore, the fixing force due to friction is large and the toilet paper P2 can be cut more reliably.

Then, for example, when an elderly person using the toilet feels uncomfortable, the user himself pushes the switch 5 to activate the buzzer 4 to generate an alarm sound, thereby causing an abnormal situation in the surroundings. Can be notified. Depending on the mounting position of the toilet paper holder A2, the notification device 7 may be difficult to operate on the side shown in the figure. In this case, the notification device 7 and the fragrance container 9 may be replaced and mounted.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a third embodiment of the toilet paper holder according to the present invention. The toilet paper holder A3 in this embodiment has substantially the same structure as the above-mentioned toilet paper holder A2, except that the buzzer 4 is provided outside the toilet room R. In this embodiment, the buzzer 4 and the light emission signal device 8
Is provided. According to this, it is possible to notify the person having hearing impairment of the occurrence of the abnormal situation. In this embodiment, the toilet paper holder A3 and the buzzer 4 are used.
The light emission signal device 8 and the light emission signal device 8 are connected by wire, but may be wireless. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

[0039]

The present invention having the above-mentioned structure has the following effects. (A) The cutting lid acts as a resistance to prevent the roll paper from rotating by contacting the roll paper of the toilet paper under a normal pressing condition, and prevents the toilet paper from being pulled out more than necessary. ing. Further, when the toilet paper comes into contact with the cutting member, the toilet paper can be fixed by frictional force. Therefore, the toilet paper can be pulled out and cut with only one hand.

(B) The holding member applies the roll paper from below, moves the roll paper while rotating the holding member upward against the urging force, and the tip of the holding member is the paper tube portion of the roll paper. In the case where the holding member is returned by the urging force to hold the roll paper, the roll paper can be attached with one hand.

(C) The device provided with the notification means can ask the surroundings for help even if the physical condition of the elderly changes suddenly in the toilet.

(D) In the case where the notification means includes means for generating an audible signal and / or a visible signal, an audible signal is generated when the surroundings are healthy persons, and hearing is impaired in the surroundings, for example, the elderly. When a person who has an alarm is included, a setting corresponding to the recognition ability of the side receiving the notification can be made by additionally providing a means for generating a visible signal.

(E) When the audible signal and / or the visible signal generating means of the notification means is provided outside the toilet, it is possible to more reliably notify the surroundings such as a family member who is away from the toilet.

(F) In the case where the notifying means is formed separately from the lid body or the holder body and can be freely attached and detached at a desired position through the attaching means, the notifying means corresponds to the mounting position of the toilet paper holder. It can be fixed at the place where it can be operated most easily.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a toilet paper holder.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a rotation mechanism of a holding member.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state of the tip portion of the toilet paper after use.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a toilet paper holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a third embodiment of the toilet paper holder according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A1, A2 Toilet paper holder 1 Holder body 11 Holding part 110, 111 Holding member 13, 14 Side wall 2 Cutting lid 20 Tip part 3 Rotating mechanism 4 Cutting member 7 Notification device

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A toilet paper holder provided with a cutting member on an upper surface of a lid, the holder including a holder main body having side walls on both sides of a roll paper to be mounted, and a roll provided on the side wall of the holder main body. A holding member for holding the paper, a cutting lid attached to the upper part of the holder body so as to be able to swing around a pivot portion, and provided on the upper surface of the cutting lid at a required distance from the tip of the cutting lid. A toilet paper holder, comprising: a cutting member for cutting toilet paper; wherein the cutting lid is normally biased in a direction of pressing the roll paper. 2. The holding member applies roll paper from below, moves the roll paper while rotating the holding member upward against the biasing force, and the leading end of the holding member comes into the paper tube portion of the roll paper. The toilet paper holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, when coming, the holding member is restored by an urging force to hold the roll paper. 3. The toilet paper holder according to claim 1, further comprising an informing means capable of informing the surroundings of the occurrence of an emergency. 4. The toilet paper holder according to claim 3, wherein the notification means includes means for generating an audible signal and / or a visible signal. 5. The toilet paper holder according to claim 3, wherein the audible signal and / or the visible signal generating means of the notification means is provided outside the toilet. 6. The toilet paper holder according to claim 3, wherein the notifying means is formed separately from the lid body or the holder body, and can be freely attached and detached at a desired position via the attaching means.