JPS5843877Y2 - Storage case for drafting or writing supplies, especially drawing tools - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention is a storage case for storing relatively small items for drafting or writing in a predetermined position, and the case base and case lid are completely removable from each other. Concerning something of a form.

In the present invention, articles include line drawing tools for drafting or writing;
Ink fountain, eraser, compass, etc.

In addition, the line drawing tool means a fountain pen, a glass tip, a felt-tip pen, a mechanical pencil, etc. for drafting or writing.

Such a case therefore serves for storing and transporting drafting tools which are to be kept in position, in particular in an upright position.

Such cases can also be used for fountain pens, inking glasses,
It is used for storing and carrying felt pens, mechanical pencils, other drawing tools, and their attached erasers, ink fountains, compass adapters, etc.

The known cases used for such applications are not satisfactorily constructed as a whole, apart from their individual parts; in other words, they are not designed to meet all the demands placed on cases of this type. Not configured.

For example, Utility Model Registered in the Federal Republic of Germany No. 190485
According to No. 9, a storage for a ballpoint pen, which consists of two completely removable separate parts, a case lid and a case base, in such a way that the case lid can be placed over the case base to a certain extent. The case is public knowledge.

However, this case is generally inconvenient to carry.

Further, since the case lid and the case base are not reliably connected, the case lid may unexpectedly come off from the case base, especially when the case is being carried.

According to Utility Model No. 7208162 of the Federal Republic of Germany, a storage case for drawing instruments, especially made for use by students, is known which is provided with an arc-shaped handle as a carrying member.

This case however has two parts that are completely removable from each other,
It does not have separate parts as a case lid and a case base, and also does not have a flat mounting surface on at least one of these parts for standing the part upright on a desk or the like.

With this storage case, it is also impossible to force the drawing tool to be stored in a predetermined position, for example, in an upright position.

Yet another utility model registered in the Federal Republic of Germany No. 7315
No. 268 discloses a small tube drawing instrument receiving cassette consisting of a case base that can be used as a small tube drawing instrument stand and a removable case lid, and can also be used as a storage case if necessary. something is publicly known.

However, this has the disadvantage that it is difficult to carry and is difficult to carry.

Furthermore, there is a risk that the case lid and case base may come off unexpectedly, especially during transportation.

According to Utility Model No. 7709688 of the Federal Republic of Germany, when the case of a drawing instrument or similar stick-shaped drawing instrument is composed of two parts and the case lid of one of the parts is removed. Types are known in which the other case base serves as a stand for a drawing instrument or similar stick-shaped drawing implement inserted therein.

However, this case does not have a mechanism for directly connecting the above-mentioned image parts to each other, and also lacks means such as a handle for carrying the case by hand.

Furthermore, the mounting surface on the base of the case that allows it to stand upright on a desk surface is visible only after the case lid is removed from the base of the case, and as a result, some manual manipulation is required to use it as a stand for drafting supplies. shall be.

The object of the present invention is to improve a storage case for drafting or writing articles, especially drawing tools, so that it is easy to handle and carry, and at the same time serves as a stand for the stored articles. The purpose is to allow the device to be used as a stand for the case with extremely simple operation.

Furthermore, such a storage case ensures that the stored items are always kept in a defined position, preferably in an upright position.

According to the present invention, in the storage case of the type described at the beginning, the storage case is separated from the case base, the case lid that is placed over the case base, and the handle provided on the case lid. The base of the case is constructed as a support with a flat bottom surface, and the upper wall thereof has a predetermined shape corresponding to the shape of the article, for holding each article in a predetermined position. the case lid has a closed earth wall and a snap-fit protrusion disposed on at least one side wall of the case base; The lid is manufactured as a lid that completely surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the lid, and at least one side wall of the case lid has a snap fitting notch into which the snap fitting protrusion of the case base snaps. , has been resolved.

Snap-fit protrusions are symmetrically provided on a pair of opposite side walls of the case base, and corresponding snap-fit notches are provided on a pair of opposite side walls of the case lid. The symmetrical arrangement of one on each wall provides a highly advantageous and secure connection between the case lid and the case base.

According to the present invention, in addition to the first connection mechanism described above, a second connection mechanism having the same configuration, that is, consisting of a snap fitting protrusion and a snap fitting notch, is provided on the case lid portion and the case base. The additional second connection mechanism may be provided on a side wall other than the side wall on which the first connection mechanism is provided, and this additional second connection mechanism is installed when the case lid is removed and placed side by side with the case base. This is useful for connecting the image parts in this state.

The additional connection mechanism is on both sides (case lid and case base)
As a result, the connection of both parts of this additional coupling mechanism significantly increases the stability of the two parts of the case opened and placed side by side on the desk.

Furthermore, by connecting the two parts using this additional connection mechanism, the case lid part is always located in the immediate vicinity of the case base, thereby preventing it from being inadvertently pushed and displaced.

Instead of providing this additional second connection mechanism, the first connection mechanism, that is, the connection mechanism that connects both parts when the case lid is placed over the case base, is replaced by the second connection mechanism, that is, the case lid. When the lid is removed and placed side by side with the case base, it can also serve as a connection mechanism that connects both parts.

The case of the invention can be advantageously used for all kinds of drawing tools and any set of articles.

This is because the base of the case can receive these accessories as well as the drawing tools, if the insertion hole of the article is made of corresponding dimensions and shape; This is because the shape can be configured individually according to any purpose of use.

The case of the present invention can also be used as a case for carrying and securely packaging stored drawing tools and other accessories.
It can also be used as a tabletop stand to hold drawing tools for immediate use.

Furthermore, it is also possible to use the same case cover for multiple case bases having insertion holes of various shapes, and in this case, by being able to always use the same case cover, various Cases for different uses or purposes can be manufactured cost-effectively.

In order to fix the case base on the table, a case fixing mount is provided with a hole in the case base, and one end of the case fixing member is fixed to the back side of the cable, and the other end of the case fixing member is inserted into the hole. It is also possible to enable insertion.

In this case, even when the fixing member is inserted into the case base, the lower edge of the case lid that is placed over the case base does not hit the fixing member, and complete connection between the case base and the case lid is ensured. In order to enable easy removal of the case, a notch is provided in the area of the case lid that corresponds to the above fixing member (hereinafter referred to as the case fixing notch).
can be manufactured.

The invention will now be described with reference to the illustrated embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the storage case of the present invention. In this case, the case 1 is shown as a substantially rectangular parallelepiped support with a case lid 2 made of a transparent material and a flat bottom surface. It consists of a manufactured case base 3.

In this case, a drafting fountain pen is inserted as a drawing tool 5 into the case base 3 and is held in an upright position.

In addition to these, the case base 3 also includes an ink fountain 52, an eraser 53, and a compass adapter 5 as accessories.
4 is also inserted and held in an upright position.

The inserted line drawing tool 5 and its accessories are placed in the case lid 2.
Since it is transparent, it can be clearly seen from the outside.

Furthermore, since the case lid part 2 is transparent, the flat side surface of the case base can be used as a display surface for displaying the name of the manufacturing company, the name of the store, advertising media, etc.

The case lid part 2 has the case lid part 2 on the closed upper wall 21 side.
It has a handle 22 arranged as a web between extensions 21' on both sides of the width of the grip.

In the lower range of both sides of the case lid, there are snap fittings provided on both corresponding sides of the case base 3, as shown in detail in FIG. The snap fitting notch 23 into which the mating protrusion 33 fits is machined to the lower edge.

The bottom surface of the case base 3 forms a flat mounting surface, and this mounting surface is flush with the lower edge of the case lid 2 when the case base 3 is completely covered, and the table 4 is flat. This ensures stable support of the case on any surface.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the storage case of the present invention, in which the case base 3 is manufactured as a prismatic support of a roughly shaped cross section with a flat bottom surface, thus providing a more stable installation. It is made with a sturdy case.

In this case, in order to be able to remove the case lid, which is also made into a prismatic shape with an almost trapezoidal cross section, and place it side by side on the case base 3, the case base 3 and the case lid 2 are both attached to each other. Small parallel abutments can be sectioned.

In this embodiment, a snap-fit notch consisting of a snap-fit protrusion 34 provided on the wide side surface of the case base 3 and a locking hole 24 and a tightening slit 24' provided on the wide side surface of the case lid 2 is used. The case base 3 and the case lid 2 are not only connected to each other when the case lid 3 is placed on the case base 3, but also when the case lid 2 is removed and opened. They can be directly connected side by side to each other.

A handle 22 is attached to the closed upper wall 21 side of the case lid 2 as a gripping band that prevents soft materials from being used.

Instead of such a gripping band, it is of course possible to provide a grip 22 as a web as shown in FIG.

Inside the case base 3, a line drawing tool 51 manufactured as a felt pen and an ink cartridge 55 attached thereto are inserted and held in an upright state.

FIG. 3 is a partial side view of a case according to a further embodiment, in which two snap-fit protrusions 34 are provided on one side of the case base 3 and said snap-fit protrusions 34 are provided on a corresponding side of the case lid. Locking hole 2 into which the fitting protrusion 34 is fitted
4 and a snap-fit notch 24' that extends from the tightening slit 24'.

Furthermore, in this case, in order to fix the case base on the table 4, for example, a drafting table, etc., the case fixing installation is such that one end of the fixing member is fixed to the back side of the drafting table and the other end is inserted. A hole 32 is shown.

The case lid 2 further has a case fixing notch 26 that is open downward, and when the case lid 2 is placed on the case base 3 from above, the case fixing notch 26 has a first In the illustrated embodiment, the case fixing mounting is located in the range of the hole 32, as shown in the diagram with respect to the hole 32 and the case fixing notch 26, and the case fixing mounting is located in the range of the hole 32. Case lid part 2 as a slit
extends to the open lower edge of.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, it is also possible to make the case fixing notch 26 significantly larger in order to make the case easier to hold or to form an additional gripping surface at the base of the case. This large case fixing notch 26 allows the user to place his/her hand on the base of the case, and also allows the case lid to be easily removed.

In the case of detachment, the snap fitting protrusion 34 fitted into the locking hole 24 of the snap fitting notch slides along the tightening slit 24', allowing the case cover 2 to be detached.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of the snap fitting protrusion 33 and the snap fitting notch 23 of FIG. state, in this case the insertion hole 3 to hold it in the upright state
5 or the insertion recess is shown together.

In addition to the embodiment shown, it is also possible according to the invention to make the case lid 2 not from a relatively hard thermoplastic, but from a soft material, such as a cotton-containing material or artificial leather. be.

In this case, it is only necessary to harden only the snap-fitting protrusion and the snap-fitting notch.

It is likewise possible to create a recess in the case base 3 for accommodating only a compass or other accessories, or also for accommodating a suitable drawing instrument.

If necessary, the same case lid can be used in common for a plurality of different case bases equipped with various drawing tools or accessories, and the necessary case base can be selected each time. It is particularly advantageous if the case base can be carried or transported by covering it with such a case lid.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view of an embodiment of the case with the transparent case lid placed over the case base, and Fig. 2 shows the case lid and the case base. FIG. 3 is a side view of a section of one side of the case according to another embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the case taken along line A-A in FIG. 1 to show the connected state of the snap-fit protrusion and the snap-fit notch in the embodiment of FIG. 1. 1...Case, 2...Case lid, 3
...Case base, 4...Table, 5
... Line drawing tool, 21 ... Upper wall, 21'.
...Extension part, 22...Handle, 23...
... Snap fitting notch, 24 ... Locking hole,
24'... Tightening slit, 26... Notch for fixing the case, 32... Hole for fixing the case, 33... Snap fitting projection , 34...
... Snap fitting protrusion, 35 ... Insertion hole, 5
1... Line drawing tool, 52... Ink, 53... Eraser, 54... Compass adapter, 55... Ink cartridge.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The storage case 1 is a storage case for storing relatively small objects for drafting or writing in a predetermined position, and the case base and case lid are completely removable from each other. , a case base 3, a case lid 2 that is placed over the case base 3, and a handle 22 provided on the case lid 2, and the case base 3 is a support having a flat bottom surface. It is manufactured as a stand, and has an insertion hole 35 machined in a predetermined direction in accordance with the shape of the article in its upper wall to hold each article in a predetermined position, and has a snap-fit protrusion 33 arranged on at least one side wall of the case base 3, and the case lid 2 has a closed top wall 21 and completely surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the case base 3. It is manufactured as a lid and is characterized in that at least one side wall of the case lid part 2 has a snap-fit notch 23 into which the snap-fit protrusion 33 of the case base 2 snaps. A storage case for storing relatively small items for drafting or writing in a predetermined position.