KR102327784B1 - Calendar - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a calendar for counting a set target date to display the same, which comprises: a plurality of date blocks which individually displaying a current date or a remaining date while forming a quantity corresponding to the number of days remaining until the target date; a block tunnel which is formed in a tunnel having an entrance and an exit at both ends, to accommodate the date blocks to be sequentially movable, and allows the date blocks to be moved by one date block input to the entrance while allowing the foremost date block on an exit side among the date blocks to be discharged through the exit; and a block accommodating unit which is provided in a part of the block tunnel, to display the date displayed on the date blocks while allowing the date block discharged from the block tunnel to be placed.

Description

calendar {CALENDAR}

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a calendar, and more particularly, to a calendar that is displayed while counting a set target date.

In general, a calendar displays dates, months, days of the week, and the like over a year.

As disclosed in Utility Model Registration No. 20-0330998, a general calendar has a calendar for a year by providing a date and a day of the week for a year.

In addition, there is a ten-year calendar that can be used permanently by assembling a sub box with the date in a box divided by day of the week, such as the 'prefabricated calendar including a storage box' disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2209057.

On the other hand, unlike the prior art, there is an advanced calendar that counts the remaining days until Christmas while withdrawing one each day during the Christmas period.

However, since most of the prior art calendars are configured to select and retrieve the current date while displaying the numbers up to the target date at once, there is a problem in that the effect of counting the target date is relatively low.

Accordingly, a new technique for overcoming the limitations of the prior art as described above is required.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned background art is technical information that the inventor possessed for the derivation of the present invention or acquired in the process of derivation of the present invention, and it cannot be said that it is necessarily a known technique disclosed to the general public before the filing of the present invention. .

Embodiments disclosed herein, while counting a predetermined target date such as Christmas, display the remaining date or the current date as a date block, in particular, by allowing the date blocks to be sequentially discharged one by one, counting up to the target date. The purpose is to present a calendar that can be

In addition, the embodiments disclosed herein have an object to present a calendar that can maximize interest by visually providing a counting process up to a target date through movement of decorations.

As a technical means for achieving the above-described technical problem, according to an embodiment of a calendar, in a calendar that is displayed while counting a set target date, the current date or the remaining date while forming a quantity corresponding to the number of days remaining until the target date a plurality of date blocks respectively displaying ; It is formed in the form of a tunnel having an entrance and an exit at both ends to accommodate the date blocks sequentially and movably, and allows movement of the date blocks by one date block input to the entrance, while allowing movement of the date blocks at the exit side of the date blocks. a block tunnel for discharging the earliest date block to the exit; and a block accommodating unit provided in a part of the block tunnel to display the date displayed on the date block while passing through the date block discharged from the block tunnel.

In addition, the block accommodating unit may include a block slot formed in a groove shape on a front portion of the block tunnel to separably receive the date block.

In addition, the calendar may further include a counting process display unit provided in the block tunnel and visually indicating a counting process up to the target date through interlocking by movement of the date blocks.

In addition, the counting process display unit may include: a decorative plate formed on the upper part of the block tunnel with a predetermined length to provide a counting process up to the target date in a pattern or shape; a slider that is disposed on the upper surface of the block tunnel and moves along the longitudinal direction of the decorative plate on the upper surface of the block tunnel by the movement of the date blocks, indicating a predetermined position during the counting process of the decorative plate; and a moving member for moving the slider when the date blocks are moved while the slider is fixed to the upper surface of the block tunnel.

In addition, the moving member is formed in the same size as the date block, is built into the block tunnel together with the date blocks, is disposed at a position corresponding to the slider, and the sliding block moves together by the movement of the date blocks. ; and a pair of magnets respectively provided on the sliding block and the slider to face the block tunnel and fix the slider at a position corresponding to the sliding block.

The counting process display unit may further include a character board attached to the slider and providing the counting process as a movement of a character while moving together with the slider.

In addition, the date block is composed of a box having an openable and openable accommodation space to accommodate a predetermined item.

According to any one of the above-mentioned problem solving means, while counting a predetermined target date such as Christmas, the remaining date or the current date is displayed as a date block. You can present a calendar that can trigger.

Specifically, the date blocks sequentially built into the block tunnel are discharged one by one to the exit by the pressurization of the inlet side and are accommodated in the block slots constituting the block accommodating part. have.

In addition, since the slider constituting the counting process display unit moves together by the movement of the date blocks and indicates a predetermined position during the counting process, it is possible to provide visual and psychological enjoyment, and interest by accommodating a predetermined item in the date blocks. You can present a calendar that can be maximized.

Effects obtainable in the disclosed embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned are clear to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments disclosed from the description below belong. will be able to be understood

1 is a perspective view illustrating an overall configuration of a calendar according to an exemplary embodiment.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an internal configuration of a calendar according to an exemplary embodiment.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a counting process display unit according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 is a perspective view illustrating a moving member according to an embodiment.
5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating a use state of a calendar according to an exemplary embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly describe the characteristics of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the following embodiments belong are omitted. In addition, in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description of the embodiments are omitted, and similar reference numerals are attached to similar parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a component is said to be "connected" with another component, it includes not only a case of 'directly connected' but also a case of 'connected with another component interposed therebetween'. In addition, when a component "includes" a component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a calendar according to an embodiment, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the calendar according to an embodiment, Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the counting process display unit according to an embodiment am. In addition, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a moving member according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing a state of use of the calender according to an embodiment.

The calendar 10 according to an embodiment displays a set target date while counting, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , a date block 100 , a block tunnel 200 , a block receiving unit 300 and counting. It may be configured to include a process display unit 400 .

Here, the calendar 10 according to an embodiment may include a date block 100 , a block tunnel 200 , and a block accommodating unit 300 while the configuration of the counting process display unit 400 is omitted.

The date block 100 is a component for sequentially displaying the remaining date until the target date or the current date.

Specifically, the date blocks 100 may have the same size and are composed of a plurality of numbers corresponding to the number of days remaining until the target date, and the number of days remaining until the target date or the number of days corresponding to the current date on each surface. Numbers may be posted separately.

For example, when the target date is Christmas, the date block 100 is composed of 24 quantities and the numbers 1 to 24 are posted to provide the remaining days sequentially, and when the target date is the last day of the month is composed of 31 quantities, and numbers from 1 to 31 are posted, so that the current date can be provided sequentially.

In addition, in the date block 100, phrases that provide different missions to users may be written, respectively, and different contents such as predetermined stories or pictures may be written respectively.

Here, the date block 100 is configured as a box having an openable and openable accommodation space to accommodate a predetermined item.

For example, the date block 100 may arouse the user's interest by accommodating items such as chocolate or accessories.

The date block 100 is composed of a box of paper material and may be used for one time, and may be used semi-permanently as it is composed of plastic material or wood, but is not limited thereto.

The block tunnel 200 is a component that movably accommodates the date blocks 100 so that the date blocks 100 can be sequentially discharged.

Specifically, the block tunnel 200 is formed in the form of a tunnel having an entrance 210 and an exit 220 at both ends while having an accommodating space of a cross-section corresponding to the size of the date block 100 and It can be accommodated to be movable sequentially.

That is, the plurality of date blocks 100 may be accommodated in a numerical order by being accommodated in a line in the accommodation space of the block tunnel 200 as shown in FIG. 2 .

This block tunnel 200 allows the movement of the remaining date blocks 100 accommodated in the accommodation space when one date block 100 is input to the entrance 210 as shown in FIG. 5 while allowing the date block 100. Among them, one date block 100 disposed at the most end toward the outlet 220 may be discharged to the outlet 220 .

Here, the block tunnel 200 may be formed of any material, such as a metal material, a paper material, or a synthetic resin material, as long as the material has a thin thickness.

The block accommodating unit 300 is a component that displays the date displayed on the date block 100 by holding one date block 100 discharged from the block tunnel 200 .

That is, the block accommodating unit 300 provides a space in which the date block 100 discharged from the outlet 220 of the block tunnel 200 can be mounted on the front of the block tunnel 200, thereby providing the mounted date block 100 . ) is a component for indicating the number of remaining days or the current date.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 , the block accommodating unit 300 is configured with a block slot 310 formed in a groove shape corresponding to the size of the date block 100 on the front part of the block tunnel 200 . of the date block 100 can be separably accommodated.

Accordingly, after the date block 100 is discharged to the exit 220 of the block tunnel 200, the remaining days or the current date can be displayed while being inserted into the block slot 310 and mounted thereon.

In addition, the date block 100 may be separated from the block slot 310 and inserted into the entrance 210 of the block tunnel 200 to move the date blocks 100 embedded in the block tunnel 200 , and accordingly One date block 100 may be discharged to the outlet 220 of the block tunnel 200 .

Here, the block accommodating unit 300 may consist of only the block slot 310 as shown in FIG. 1 , and in order to prevent the date block 100 from being arbitrarily separated from the block slot 310 , the block slot 310 . ) may be configured to further include a non-illustrated locking jaw protruding to the outside.

Accordingly, the date block 100 may not be arbitrarily separated by being caught on the locking jaw while being inserted into the block slot 310 .

The counting process display unit 400 is a component that arouses interest in counting by visually indicating the counting process up to the target date while interlocking when the date blocks 100 are moved.

Specifically, the counting process display unit 400 may visually provide a counting process up to a target date through decorations that move together when the date blocks 100 are moved.

The counting process display unit 400 may include a decorative plate 410 , a slider 420 and a moving member 430 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 .

The decorative plate 410 is formed on the upper portion of the block tunnel 200 with a predetermined length and is a component for providing a counting process up to a target date in a predetermined pattern or shape.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 , the decorative plate 410 may be provided with a length corresponding to the block tunnel 200 on the rear side of the upper surface of the block tunnel 200 . It may be formed to a length corresponding to a portion.

For example, when the target date is Christmas, the decorative plate 410 may provide a counting process with a pattern or shape of a winter landscape, and a pattern or shape indicating that Christmas has arrived at the exit 220 of the block tunnel 200 . can be formed. In addition, the decorative plate 410 may be formed with a three-dimensional decoration.

The slider 420 is a component indicating a predetermined position during the counting process formed on the decorative plate 410 while moving along the longitudinal direction of the decorative plate 410 when the date blocks 100 are moved.

Specifically, the slider 420 may be fixed by a moving member 430 to be described later in a state disposed on the upper surface of the block tunnel 200 as shown in FIG. 3 , and when the date blocks 100 are moved, the block While moving along the upper surface of the tunnel 200, it is possible to point to a predetermined position during the counting process of the decorative plate 410.

The slider 420 may be formed in a form that can be erected on the upper surface of the block tunnel 200, and a character plate (not shown) is attached, thereby providing a counting process as a movement of the character.

The moving member 430 is a component for fixing the aforementioned slider 420 to the upper surface of the block tunnel 200, and moves the slider 420 together by interlocking the slider 420 when the date blocks 100 are moved. components to make it happen.

Specifically, the moving member 430 may be configured to include a sliding block 431 and a magnet 432 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 .

The sliding block 431 is a component that moves together with the date blocks 100 , is formed in the same size as the date block 100 , and is embedded in the accommodating space of the block tunnel 200 together with the date blocks 100 . and may be disposed at a position corresponding to the slider 420 , and when the date blocks 100 move, the slider 420 may be moved while moving together.

The sliding block 431 is preferably disposed at the rear of the date block 100 corresponding to the target date among the date blocks 100, but is not limited thereto and may be disposed at a predetermined position.

The magnet 432 is a component that moves the slider 420 together when the sliding block 431 moves by fixing the slider 420 at a position corresponding to the sliding block 431 .

Specifically, the magnets 432 are configured as a pair having opposite polarities to provide an attractive action, and as shown in FIG. 4 , the block tunnel ( 431 ) and the slider 420 are fixed to each other. 200) can face each other with the upper surface interposed therebetween.

That is, the slider 420 may be fixed to a position corresponding to the sliding block 431 through the attractive action of the magnet 431 in a state disposed on the upper surface of the block tunnel 200 , and the movement of the sliding block 431 . You can provide a location for the counting process while moving along with the city.

Meanwhile, the calendar 10 according to an embodiment may further include a starting block 500 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 .

The starting block 500 is a component for discharging the first date block 100 to the outlet 220 of the block tunnel 200 while first pressing and moving the date blocks 100 built in the block tunnel 200 . am.

This starting block 500 can be stored in the state accommodated in the block slot 310 described above, and the date blocks 100 can be moved while being separated from the block slot 310 and put into the entrance of the block tunnel 200 . have.

A method of using the calendar 10 including the above components will be described.

The date blocks 100 may be arranged and embedded in the block tunnel 200 in order.

The sliding block 431 may be disposed at the end of the block tunnel 200 toward the entrance 210 while being embedded in the block tunnel 200 together with the date blocks 100 .

The slider 420 may be fixed to a position corresponding to the sliding block 431 through the attractive force of the magnet 432 while being disposed on the upper surface of the block tunnel 200 .

When counting of the target date is started, the starting block 500 is separated from the block slot 310 and inserted into the entrance 210 of the block tunnel 200 to press the sliding block 431, and the date block 100 ) can be discharged to the outlet 220 of the block tunnel 200 while moving the date block 100 toward the outlet 220 .

At this time, the slider 420 may display a predetermined position during the counting process formed on the decorative plate 410 while moving together with the sliding block 431 through the attractive action of the magnet 432 when the sliding block 431 is moved. .

On the other hand, one date block 100 discharged from the block tunnel 200 may display the remaining number of days or the current date posted in the block while being placed in the block slot 310 .

When the next day arrives, the date block 100 is separated from the block slot 310 and is put back into the entrance 210 of the block tunnel 200 by moving the date blocks 100 to the date block 100 of the next order. It may be discharged to the outlet 220 of the block tunnel 200 .

As described above, according to the calendar 10 according to an embodiment, the date blocks 100 sequentially built into the block tunnel 200 are discharged one by one to the outlet by the pressure of the inlet 210 side to the block slot. Since it is accommodated in 310, the target date can be checked through the current date or the remaining date displayed on the date block 100, and the slider 420 moves together by the movement of the date blocks 100 to a predetermined position during the counting process. Therefore, it can provide visual and psychological pleasure.

The above-described embodiments are for illustration, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the above-described embodiments pertain can easily transform into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the above-described embodiments. You will understand. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single type may be implemented in a dispersed form, and likewise components described as distributed may be implemented in a combined form.

The scope to be protected through this specification is indicated by the claims described below rather than the above detailed description, and should be construed to include all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents. .

10: Calendar
100: date block
200: block tunnel
210: entrance
220: exit
300: block receiving part
310: block slot
400: counting process display unit
410: decorative plate
420: slider
430: moving member
431: sliding block
432: magnet
500: starting block

Claims (7)

In the calendar displayed while counting the set target date,
a plurality of date blocks each displaying a current date or a remaining date while forming a quantity corresponding to the number of days remaining until the target date;
It is formed in the form of a tunnel having an entrance and an exit at both ends to accommodate the date blocks sequentially and movably, and allows movement of the date blocks by one date block input to the entrance, while allowing movement of the date blocks at the exit side of the date blocks. a block tunnel for discharging the earliest date block to the exit; and
A calendar comprising a block accommodating unit provided in a part of the block tunnel and displaying the date displayed on the date block while passing through the date block discharged from the block tunnel.
The method of claim 1,
The block receiving unit,
A calendar comprising a block slot formed in a groove shape on a front portion of the block tunnel to detachably accommodate the date block.
The method of claim 1,
The calendar is
The calendar further comprising a counting process display unit provided in the block tunnel and visually indicating a counting process up to the target date through interlocking by movement of the date blocks.
4. The method of claim 3,
The counting process display unit,
a decorative plate formed on the upper part of the block tunnel with a predetermined length to provide a counting process up to the target date in a pattern or shape;
a slider disposed on the upper surface of the block tunnel and moving along the longitudinal direction of the decorative plate on the upper surface of the block tunnel by movement of the date blocks, indicating a predetermined position during the counting process of the decorative plate; and
The calendar further comprising a moving member for moving the slider when the date blocks are moved while the slider is fixed to the upper surface of the block tunnel.
5. The method of claim 4,
The moving member,
a sliding block that is formed in the same size as the date block, is embedded in the block tunnel together with the date blocks, is disposed at a position corresponding to the slider, and moves together by the movement of the date blocks; and
and a pair of magnets respectively provided on the sliding block and the slider to face the block tunnel while fixing the slider at a position corresponding to the sliding block.
5. The method of claim 4,
The counting process display unit,
and a character plate attached to the slider and moving together with the slider to provide the counting process as a movement of a character.
The method of claim 1,
The date block is
A calendar configured as a box having an openable and openable accommodation space to accommodate a predetermined item.

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