JPS6237199A - Device for selectively exposing one part of strip material - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an apparatus for selectively exposing portions of stored strip material.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device from which information can be obtained, or write data can be applied to it, or both.

According to the present invention, (17) an apparatus for selectively exposing a portion of a spruce material, comprising a casing, the casing comprising: a central base portion having a smooth upper surface; a central upper portion disposed above the base portion and having an aperture capable of exposing a portion of the smooth surface of the base portion; one at each end of the central portions parallel to each other; and a pair of chambers connected to the spool to removably house a strip of material that passes over the central base portion, a portion of which is supported by the portion and is exposed through the aperture in the upper central portion; Apparatus is provided comprising means for rotating the spools to transfer a portion of the strip material from one spool to the other to expose a new portion of the strip material.

Preferably, the means for rotating the spools is a winding knob integrally or attached to the end of each spool and at least partially exposed outside the casing for manual rotation.

Preferably, each knob has a central opening that can be engaged with a writing instrument that can be turned around the knob.

The casings may also be hinged to each other at one end or snap-fit to each other.
t) comprising an upper part and a base part joined together, the ends of said parts being curved so as to cooperatively form a spool compartment into which said spool can be inserted and weaned when said parts are opened; It is desirable to be present.

The strip material can be obtained from any suitable material depending on the application, such as paper, synthetic paper, laminated paper, plastics, foil, or other suitable combinations of materials. It may also be water, oil or grease resistant.

A lid may be hinged or snap-fitted to the casing to cover the upper portion when the device is not in use.

Preferably, both the lid and the upper part of the casing are connected to the base part.

The casing may be provided with means for attaching one or more attachments.

The means may comprise a receiving hole or socket provided at one or each end of the casing, and a plug having an actuation and fixed in the hole or socket.

The attachments include a carrying strap,
Examples include a writing instrument attached to a chain, a key chain, or a plate with holes for holding a writing instrument. An easily removable occluding plug is fitted into the hole or socket in the absence of an attachment.

When present, the lid can hold a pocket calculator, mirror, large sheet, etc. on its underside.

Preferably, most of the compartments are in the base part and a compartment or drawer is provided in the space between the curved ends of the base part and below the central part of the base part.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The illustrated apparatus includes a casing containing a strip of material that can be manually wound from one spool to another. The casing comprises main parts, a base part 10 and an upper part 11, and optional parts such as a lid 12 and a storage compartment 13 below said base part.

The base portion 10 has a central portion 1 having a smooth upper surface 15.
4, and a pair of parallel semi-cylindrical upper portions 16, 17 provided at both ends of the central portion 14. These portions 16,17 include slotted brackets that receive spools (not shown in FIGS. 1-3) that hold the strip material.

The upper part 11 comprises a central part 19 with a large rectangular opening 20 and two curved end parts 21,22. The portion 21.22 joins with the end portion 16.17 of the base portion so as to form a spool-receiving tubular portion (in this example a cylinder).

The base and the upper part 10.11 are capable of a snap-fit connection, but in this embodiment the upper part 11 is connected to the base part 10 at one end by a hinge pin.

A hinge pin (not shown) may be fastened or cast into one or both of the parts and pass through the transverse tubular part (not shown) at the ends of the base and upper part. The catch 23 of the upper part 11 then engages in the recess 24 of the base part 10 at the other ends of these parts. Each end of the base portion 10 has a pair of holes 25 or sockets which can be used to attach an attachment 26 (FIG. 3), such as a pen/pencil stand, or a plug carrying a strump as shown.
Alternatively, it may be for receiving accessories such as key chains or pocket clips. Although these plugs are intended to be held firmly in the holes or sockets, easily removable closing plugs 27 are provided to close the holes 25 or sockets when no attachment is present.

When the upper portion 11 is over the base portion 10, a gap is formed between the central portions 14 and 19 so that a strip of material 30 (FIG. 1) can run across the smooth surface 15 of the base portion from one spool to the other. There is a slight gap.

A pair of ridges or ridges 31, 32 may be provided at the ends of the central portion 14 of the base part, particularly if the device is used outdoors or underwater and is exposed to moisture.

These protrusions help break the vacuum that would exist between the strip 30 and the smooth surface 15 if the strip was wet when the spool was turned to wind the strip.

The means for turning the spools is a knob 35 integrally or attached to one or each end of each spool, by means of which the strip material is wound or unwound as desired. Each knob is at least partially exposed on the side of the casing for manual operation. Each knob has a central opening for locking a writing instrument so that the knob can be turned more quickly than by hand.

In this embodiment, each spool is tubular, made of a rigid plastic material, and has a specific internal shape as shown in FIG. 4 (knob 35 omitted).

The inside of the spool 40 has three ribs 41, and the knob 35
each have a transverse hollow shaft 42 configured to sit within the spool.

The knob aperture 36 passes through a shaft 42 and the shaft is formed such that a writing instrument 43 having a longitudinally grooved outer surface is positioned in the aperture and manually rotated to turn the spool 40. has been done. The three ribs 41 of the knob and the corresponding deformations provide a secure and non-slip engagement with the grooved body 43 of the writing instrument. The writing instrument, such as a ballpoint pen, is grooved almost entirely with a small part of the end far from the tip of the pole.
The ballpoint pen is supported such that only the ungrooved end protrudes from the knob when not in use.

The pen is commonly used to write data on a portion of a strip of material, for example, when the strip is a series of report sheets, and the next sheet is exposed when the strip is completed.

Since the flat base plate supports a portion of the strip material, it is possible to write on the exposed surface. Also,
The strip material may be treated, for example waterproofed, so that it can be written on.

Preferably, a knob 35 is provided at each end of each spool so that the device is ready for use by both left-handed and right-handed people.

The majority of the cylindrical compartment of the casing is in this example in the base part, with a relatively large space between the curved ends of the base part and below the central part;
This space is used to store items such as spare spools of strip material (Figure 3). An access lid or a storage compartment (not shown) having one or more drawers 45 forms the storage means.

A longitudinal reinforcing rib 46 may be provided on the underside of the base portion. It can be installed on a solid axis or offset to one side as shown in FIG. In either case, drawer 4
5 can be provided on each side of the casing to reach the ribs, or one or more compartments can be provided on each side of the ribs 46.

Such devices are used in a variety of businesses, commerce, and industry. The strip of material may be, for example, a series of report sheets that are rolled up so that as one sheet is filled out, the next sheet appears. The strip material may provide pages such as a book for a sick person, or an instruction manual for a service engineer, or a diary for a child, a series of color drawings or a storybook, among others. The strip of material can also be left blank for use as a notepad or sketch band.

Furthermore, it may be made waterproof for use as a diaper.

It is proposed that such a device be made in four different sizes, from pocket size to small and intermediate sizes, as well as large sizes, with external dimensions approximately as shown below.

Pocket size: 65 x 125 x 25 Tsuru Small size: 115 x 190 x 35 m Medium size: 225 x 350 x 40 am Large size: 320 x 510 x 50 mm If there is a lid, an attachment 50 such as a pocket calculator, a mirror, or a large sheet can be placed under the lid.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a slope view;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the casing, FIG. 3 is a plan view, and FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the spool. 10. Base portion 11. Upper portion 121. ．． 1 13, , Compartment, 14, , Central part, 15, , Smooth top surface, 16.17. , a pair of semi-cylindrical parts, ia, , a bracket with slots, 19, , a central part, 20... a rectangular opening, 21. 22... a curved end part, 23... a catch, 24...・Recess, 25...Hole, 26...Attachment, 27...Plug, 30...Strip material, 31.32...Protrusion, 35...Knob, 36...Center opening Hole, 40... Spool, 41.46... Rib, 42... Hollow shaft, 43... Writing instrument, 45... Drawer.

Claims (12)

[Claims] (1) An apparatus for selectively exposing a portion of a strip of material, comprising a casing, the casing having a central base portion having a smooth top surface, the casing being disposed adjacent to and above the central base portion; a central upper part having an opening capable of exposing a part of the smooth surface of the base part, one at each end of the central part, parallel to each other, each connected to a spool and the spool; a pair of chambers for removably housing a strip of material that passes over said central base portion, a portion of which is supported by said portion, and is exposed through an aperture in said central upper portion; means for rotating said spool to expose a new portion of said strip material from one spool to another. (2) The means for rotating the spools is a take-up knob provided integrally or attached to the end of each spool and at least partially exposed outside the casing for manual rotation. The device according to paragraph 1. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein each knob has a central opening for engagement with a writing instrument by which the knob can be turned. (4) said casing comprises an upper part and a base part hinged or snap-fitted together at one end, the ends of said parts being adapted to insert said spool when said parts are opened; 4. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the device is curved to cooperate to form a removable spool compartment. (5) The lid is hinged or snap-fitted to the casing so as to cover the upper portion when the device is not in use.
Apparatus according to any of paragraphs. (6) The device according to claim 5, wherein the lid and the upper portion of the casing are both connected to the base portion. 7. A device according to claim 1, wherein a compartment or drawer is provided in the space between the curved ends of the base portion and below the central portion. (8) Claim 1, wherein the casing is provided with means for attaching one or more attachments.
8. The device according to any one of paragraphs 7 to 7. (9) Claim 8, wherein the means comprises a receiving hole or socket provided at one or each end of the casing, and a plug having an attachment and fixed to the hole or socket. The device described. (10) The device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the strip material is a material suitable for writing. (11) Claims 1 to 10, wherein the strip material is a water-resistant, oil-resistant, or grease-resistant material.
Apparatus according to any of paragraphs. (12) the spool is tubular and has a knob on at least one end with three ribs on the inside, the knob having a central aperture and a transverse hollow shaft positionable within the spool; 12. The central aperture in the knob and the hollow shaft are substantially triangularly shaped to receive a writing instrument for manually turning the spool. equipment.