A brush storage container

Abstract

The present invention provides a brush storage container, comprising a barrel and a hanging device. The barrel is hollow and has a storage space. The barrel is provided with an inlet and outlet connected to the storage space at the bottom end, and the inlet and outlet can allow the brush to enter and exit the storage space. The barrel is provided with a through hole connected to the storage space at the top end. The hanging device has a first end and a second end, and includes a sliding section located between the first and second ends. The sliding section can reciprocate in the through hole of the barrel. When the first end of the hanging device is connected to the pen holder of the brush, when the sliding section of the hanging device moves outward from the barrel, the first end of the hanging device moves the brush from outside the barrel into the storage space, and keeps the brush hair in the smooth section of the storage space, thereby providing the effect of storing and protecting the brush hair.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a container, and in particular to a writing brush storage container. Background Art

[0002] Calligraphy brushes are among the most iconic writing instruments that embody the artistic and cultural heritage of writing. However, when not in use, brushes are often placed in a pen holder for portability. Commercially available pen holders typically consist of a tube and a cap, which holds the brush. The cap then covers the tube to prevent the brush from coming into contact with foreign objects and damaging the bristles.

[0003] This method, as disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN103479030A, is prone to breaking brush hairs and requires additional components such as a pen clip to secure the penholder, making it structurally unsophisticated. Another approach involves inserting the brush holder first into the barrel, as disclosed in Chinese Patent No. CN1099265C. However, this approach requires additional fixing components to prevent the holder from moving within the barrel and breaking the brush hairs.

[0004] However, the aforementioned pen holder still has shortcomings and cannot provide consumers with a product that is easy to use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention discloses a brush storage container, which has only a barrel and a hanging device to pull the brush into the barrel with its pen shaft, so that the brush is stored in the barrel and has the effect of protecting the brush hair.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a brush storage container in one embodiment, which includes a barrel and a hanging device. The barrel has a top and a bottom that are separated from each other along an axial direction. The barrel is hollow and has a accommodating space. The length of the accommodating space along the axial direction is greater than the length of the brush. The barrel is provided with an entrance and exit connected to the accommodating space at the bottom end. The entrance and exit can allow the brush to enter and exit the accommodating space. The inner edge of the accommodating space of the barrel forms a smooth section along the entrance and exit toward the axial direction. The barrel is provided with a through hole connected to the accommodating space at the top end; and the hanging device has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The hanging device includes a sliding section located between the first end and the second end. The sliding section can move back and forth in the through hole of the barrel. The first end and the second end cannot pass through the through hole, so that the first end and the second end are respectively Located on both sides of the through-hole, the hanging device also includes a sealing cover located at the second end, which can be selectively combined with the entrance and exit of the barrel; the hanging device can move between a first position and a second position, and when the hanging device is located at the first position, the first end of the hanging device is exposed outside the entrance and exit of the accommodating space, so that the first end can be connected to the pen shaft of the brush; when the first end of the hanging device is connected to the pen shaft of the brush, when the sliding section of the hanging device moves along the through-hole toward the outside of the barrel, the first end of the hanging device moves the brush from the outside of the barrel toward the accommodating space, and makes the brush completely enter the accommodating space and keeps the brush hair in the smooth section of the accommodating space, the sealing cover can be combined with the entrance and exit, and at this time the hanging device is located in the second position.

[0007] In another embodiment of the present invention, when the cover is removed from the entrance and exit, the sliding section of the hanging device can move toward the inside of the barrel, and the first end of the hanging device moves the brush from the inside of the barrel toward the outside of the accommodating space, so that the first end and the end of the pen shaft are simultaneously exposed from the entrance and exit of the barrel, so that the user can remove the brush easily.

[0008] In another embodiment of the present invention, the cover is provided with a through hole along its axial direction, for the sliding section to selectively extend and slide through the through hole, the through hole has a large diameter portion, the second end of the hanging device has an enlarged portion, and the enlarged portion of the second end is provided at the large diameter portion of the cover to prevent the cover from detaching from the second end.

[0009] In another embodiment of the present invention, a first fixing section and a first coupling section are formed along the axial direction of the outer edge of the cover. The first coupling section can be selectively coupled to the entrance and exit. When the first coupling section is coupled to the entrance and exit, the large diameter portion of the through hole faces the accommodating space of the barrel.

[0010] In another embodiment of the present invention, a standing surface is formed at one end of the first fixed section away from the large diameter portion of the through hole, and the standing surface is provided with a radially extending groove connected to the through hole. When the cover is coupled to the entrance and exit with the first coupling section, the sliding section of the hanging device located outside the cylinder body can be accommodated in the groove, so that the cylinder body can stand on a plane using the standing surface.

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, the barrel further includes an end cover, which is coupled to the top end of the barrel. The end cover has the aforementioned through-hole along its axial direction for the sliding section of the hanging device to selectively extend and slide through. The through-hole of the end cover has a large hole portion, and the first end of the hanging device has a blocking portion. The blocking portion of the first end can be engaged with the large hole portion of the end cover, and the end cover can prevent the first end of the hanging device from separating from the barrel from the top end.

[0012] In another embodiment of the present invention, the outer edge of the end cover is formed axially with a second fixing section and a second connecting section, and the second connecting section is connected to the accommodating space of the barrel body. When the second connecting section is connected to the accommodating space at the top of the barrel body, the large hole portion of the perforation faces the accommodating space of the barrel body.

[0013] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first end has a hook portion for hooking the hanging rope at the end of the brush barrel. The radial dimension of the hook portion is larger than the radial dimension of the end cover perforation, the length of the smooth section is larger than the length of the brush hair, and the sliding section of the hanging device is an elastic rope.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, when the hanging device is located at the second position, the sliding section is flat against the outer edge of the barrel and extends along the axial direction, and the sliding section has a certain tension.

[0015] Therefore, the present invention only requires a barrel and a hanging device to achieve the effect of storing brushes, and its structure is simple and easy to use. Moreover, during the storage process, the present invention first puts the brush shaft into the barrel, so the brush hair will not be damaged during the storage process, and even after the brush is dried, there will be no problem of breakage, thereby providing consumers with a better product for storing brushes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the brush storage container of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 Schematic cross-section of the brush storage container of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the brush storage container of the present invention, showing the cover detached from the barrel;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the steps of storing a brush in the brush storage container of the present invention, showing that the first end of the hanging device is adjacent to the entrance;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the steps of storing a brush in a brush storage container of the present invention, showing that the brush hanging rope is hung on the hook portion of the hanging device;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the steps of storing a brush in a brush storage container of the present invention, showing that the hanging device moves along the axis of the barrel to draw the brush into the barrel;

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a brush storage container of the present invention storing general brush hair;

[0024] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a brush storage container of the present invention storing a brush with fluffy bristles.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 100: brush storage container 10: barrel

[0027] 11: Top 12: Bottom

[0028] 13: Accommodation space 14: Entrance and exit

[0029] 15: Smooth segment 16: Perforated

[0030] 161: Large hole 162: Small hole

[0031] 20: hanging device 21: first end

[0032] 211: blocking portion 212: hook portion

[0033] 22: Second end 221: Enlarged portion

[0034] 23: Sliding section 24: Covering

[0035] 241: Through hole 242: Large diameter part.

[0036] 243: Small diameter portion 244: First fixed section.

[0037] 245: First connecting section 246: Standing surface.

[0038] 247: groove 30: end cap.

[0039] 31: second fixing section 32: second connecting section.

[0040] 200: brush 201: pen holder.

[0041] 202: Brush hair 203: Hanging rope.

[0042] L: axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a brush storage container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a barrel 10 and a hanging device 20. The barrel 10 stores the brush 200 therein through the hanging device 20, thereby preventing the bristles 202 of the brush 200 from being damaged.

[0045] The barrel 10 has a top end 11 and a bottom end 12 spaced apart from each other along an axis L. The barrel 10 is hollow and has a receiving space 13. The length of the receiving space 13 along the axis L is greater than the length of the writing brush 200. The barrel 10 has an entrance 14 at the bottom end 12, which is connected to the receiving space 13. The entrance 14 allows the writing brush 200 to enter and exit the receiving space 13. The inner edge of the receiving space 13 of the barrel 10 forms a smooth section 15 along the entrance 14 toward the axis L. The barrel 10 has a through-hole 16 at the top end 11, which is connected to the receiving space 13. In this embodiment of the present invention, the barrel 10 is a round barrel made of a transparent plastic material, which allows the user to directly view the writing brush 200 stored in the barrel 10. When the writing brush storage container 100 is placed upright on a flat surface, it also serves as an ornamental object. The length of the smooth section 15 is greater than the length of the bristles 202 of the writing brush 200.

[0046] The hanging device 20 has a first end 21 and a second end 22 opposite the first end 21. The hanging device 20 also includes a sliding section 23 located between the first and second ends 21, 22. The sliding section 23 is configured to reciprocate within the through-hole 16 of the barrel 10. In an embodiment of the present invention, the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20 is a bungee cord, and the diameter of the sliding section 23 is smaller than the diameter of the through-hole 16, enabling the sliding section 23 to reciprocate within the through-hole 16 of the barrel 10. When the sliding section 23 is located within the through-hole 16, a knot is tied or glued to each end of the sliding section 23. The knot has a diameter larger than the diameter of the through-hole 16, thereby forming the first and second ends 21, 22, of the hanging device 20. Neither the first end 21 nor the second end 22 can pass through the through-hole 16, resulting in the first and second ends 21 being located on opposite sides of the through-hole 16.

[0047] The hanging device 20 also includes a cover 24 located at the second end 22. The cover 24 can be selectively coupled to the entrance 14 of the barrel 10. In this embodiment of the present invention, the cover 24 has a through hole 241 along its axial direction. The through hole 241 allows the sliding section 23 to selectively extend and slide therethrough. The through hole 241 has a large diameter portion 242. The second end 22 of the hanging device 20 has an expanded portion 221. The expanded portion 221 of the second end 22 is located at the large diameter portion 242 of the cover 24 to prevent the cover 24 from separating from the second end 22. The through hole 241 also includes a small diameter portion 243 that communicates with the large diameter portion 242. The outer edge of the cover 24 is formed axially with a first fixing section 244 and a first engaging section 245. The first engaging section 245 can be selectively engaged with the entrance 14. When the first engaging section 245 is engaged with the entrance 14, the large-diameter portion 242 of the through-hole 241 faces the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10, while the small-diameter portion 243 faces the outside of the barrel 10. The end of the first fixing section 244, distal from the large-diameter portion 243 of the through-hole 241, forms a standing surface 246. The standing surface 246 has a radially extending groove 247 that communicates with the small-diameter portion 243 of the through-hole 241. When the cover 24 is engaged with the entrance 14 via the first engaging section 245, the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20, located outside the barrel 10, can be accommodated in the groove 247, allowing the barrel 10 to stand on a flat surface using the standing surface 246, facilitating storage and display.

[0048] The barrel 10 further includes an end cap 30, which is provided at the top end 11 of the barrel 10. In an embodiment of the present invention, the end cap 30 is fixedly coupled to the top end 11. The end cap 30 has the aforementioned through-hole 16 along its axial direction for the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20 to selectively extend and slide therethrough. In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer edge of the end cap 30 is formed axially with a second fixed section 31 and a second coupling section 32 extending from the second fixed section 31. The through-hole 16 passes through the second fixed section 31 and the second coupling section 32. The second coupling section 32 is coupled to the accommodating space 13 at the top end 11 of the barrel 10. The through-hole 16 has a large hole portion 161 and a small hole portion 162 arranged in communication therewith. The first end 21 of the hanging device 20 has a blocking portion 211. The blocking portion 211 of the first end 21 can be engaged with the large hole portion 161 of the end cap 30. The end cap 30 can prevent the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 from separating from the barrel 10 from the top end 11. When the second engaging section 32 of the end cap 30 is engaged with the accommodating space 13 of the top end 11 of the barrel 10, the large hole 161 of the through-hole 16 faces the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10, while the small hole 162 faces the outside of the barrel 10. The first end 21 of the hanging device 20 further has a hook portion 212, which is used to hook onto the hanging rope 203 at the end of the pen shaft 201 of the brush 200. The radial dimension of the hook portion 212 is larger than the radial dimension of the through-hole 16 of the end cap 24.

[0049] The hanging device 20 can move between a first position and a second position. When the hanging device 20 is located at the first position, Figure 4 As shown, the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 is exposed outside the entrance 14 of the accommodating space 13, so that the first end 21 can be connected to the pen holder 201 of the brush 200, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 shown.

[0050] When the hanging device 20 is in the second position, the sliding section 23 is flat against the outer edge of the barrel 10 and extends along the axis L, and the sliding section 23 has a certain tension, so that the sliding section 23 is close to the outer side of the barrel 10 and has flatness, such as Figure 2 or Figure 7 shown.

[0051] Next, please refer to Figures 4 to 7 As shown, it is used to describe how the present invention accommodates the brush 200 in the barrel 10. Figure 4 As shown, the cover 24 is first moved away from the bottom end 12 of the barrel 10, so that the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 can slide outward toward the accommodating space 13 to expose the entrance 14 for the subsequent storage step.

[0052] like Figure 5 As shown, the hanging device 20 is located in the first position, and the hook portion 212 of the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 can be connected to the hanging rope 203 of the brush 200. Figure 6 As shown, the user moves the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20 toward the outside of the barrel 10, so that the brush 200 moves toward the accommodating space 13. During the movement of the brush 200, the pen shaft 201 first enters the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10, and then the brush hair 202 enters the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10. Finally, the brush hair 202 of the brush 200 remains in the smooth section 15 of the accommodating space 13. Subsequently, when the brush 200 has completely entered the accommodating space 13, the cover 24 of the hanging device 20 is re-attached to the entrance and exit 14 of the barrel 10 to complete the step of storing the brush 200 in the accommodating space 13, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the hanging device 20 is in the second position. Since the brush 200 enters the barrel 10 with the pen shaft 201 first during the storage process of the present invention, and the bristles 202 are kept in the smooth section 15 when the brush 200 enters the accommodating space 13, there is no problem of damaging the bristles 202.

[0053] According to the present invention, after the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 is connected to the pen holder 201 of the writing brush 200, the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20 moves toward the outside of the barrel 10. The first end 21 of the hanging device 20 moves the writing brush 200 from the outside of the barrel 10 toward the accommodating space 13, and the writing brush 200 is completely inserted into the accommodating space 13, and the bristles 202 are retained in the smooth section 15 of the accommodating space 13. The cover 24 can be engaged with the entrance 14. At this time, the hanging device 20 is in the second position. In this way, during the movement of the writing brush 200 into the accommodating space 13, the bristles 202 are retained in the smooth section 15. In this way, the bristles 202 of the writing brush 200 will not be damaged and can be stored intact in the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10. When the cover 24 is removed from the entrance 14, the sliding section 23 of the hanging device 20 can move toward the inside of the barrel 10, and the first end 21 of the hanging device 20 moves the brush 200 from the inside of the barrel 10 toward the outside of the accommodating space 13, so that the first end 21 and the end of the pen shaft 201 are simultaneously exposed from the entrance 14 of the barrel 10, so that the user can remove the brush 200.

[0054] like Figure 8 As shown, the present invention is also applicable to the storage of brushes 200 with fluffy, outward-flaring bristles. When the brush 200 is stored according to the aforementioned steps, the bristles 202 will not be damaged. Therefore, the present invention provides users with better storage for the brush 200 and has a protective effect on the bristles 202 without damaging them.

[0055] Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, easy use, and the ability to store the brush 200 without damaging the brush hair 202, thus meeting the needs of consumers.

[0056] In summary, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0057] 1. The present invention only requires a barrel 10 and a hanging device 20 to achieve the effect of storing the brush 200, and has a simple structure and is easy to use.

[0058] 2. During the storage process of the present invention, the pen shaft 201 of the brush 200 first enters the barrel 10, and then the brush hairs 202 enter the accommodating space 13 of the barrel 10. After the brush 200 enters the accommodating space 13, the brush hairs 202 are maintained in the smooth section 15, so the brush hairs 202 of the brush 200 will not be damaged at all during storage.

[0059] Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A brush storage container, characterized in that: The writing brush storage container comprises: a barrel having a top and a bottom spaced apart from each other along an axial direction; the barrel being hollow and having a receiving space; the length of the receiving space along the axial direction being greater than the length of the writing brush; an entrance and exit communicating with the receiving space at the bottom end of the barrel, the entrance and exit enabling the writing brush to enter and exit the receiving space; an inner edge of the receiving space of the barrel forming a smooth section along the entrance and exit toward the axial direction; and a through hole communicating with the receiving space at the top end of the barrel; and A hanging device having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the hanging device including a sliding section located between the first and second ends, the sliding section being capable of reciprocating in the through-hole of the barrel, the first and second ends being unable to pass through the through-hole, such that the first and second ends are respectively located on opposite sides of the through-hole, the hanging device also including a sealing cover located at the second end, the sealing cover being capable of selectively engaging with the inlet and outlet of the barrel; The hanging device is movable between a first position and a second position. When the hanging device is in the first position, the first end of the hanging device is exposed outside the entrance of the accommodating space, so that the first end can be connected to the pen holder of the brush, and the cover at the second end of the hanging device is located at the top end of the barrel and remains outside the through hole. When the first end of the hanging device is connected to the pen holder of the brush, the sliding section of the hanging device moves along the through hole toward the outside of the barrel, and the first end of the hanging device moves the brush from the outside of the barrel toward the accommodating space, and makes the brush completely enter the accommodating space and keeps the brush hair in the smooth section of the accommodating space. The first end of the hanging device is adjacent to the top of the barrel, and the cover at the second end of the hanging device is away from the top of the barrel, so that the cover can be combined with the entrance and exit, and the hanging device is in the second position at this time; when the cover is removed from the entrance and exit, the sliding section of the hanging device can move toward the inside of the barrel, and the first end of the hanging device moves the brush from the inside of the barrel toward the outside of the accommodating space, so that the first end and the end of the pen holder are simultaneously exposed to the entrance and exit of the barrel, so as to facilitate the user to remove the brush.

2. The writing brush storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover is provided with a through hole along its axial direction, and the through hole allows the sliding section to selectively extend and slide through the through hole. The through hole has a large diameter portion. The second end of the hanging device has an enlarged portion. The enlarged portion of the second end is provided on the large diameter portion of the cover to prevent the cover from separating from the second end.

3. The writing brush storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer edge of the cover is formed with a first fixing section and a first combining section along its axial direction. The first combining section can be selectively combined with the entrance and exit. When the first combining section is combined with the entrance and exit, the large diameter portion of the through hole faces the accommodating space of the barrel.

4. The writing brush storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the first fixing section away from the large diameter portion of the through hole forms a standing surface, and the standing surface is provided with a radially extending groove connected to the through hole. When the cover is coupled to the entrance and exit with the first coupling section, the sliding section of the hanging device located outside the cylinder body can be accommodated in the groove, so that the cylinder body stands on a plane using the standing surface.

5. The writing brush storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The barrel also includes an end cover, which is combined with the top end of the barrel. The end cover has the aforementioned through hole along its axial direction for the sliding section of the hanging device to selectively extend and slide through. The through hole of the end cover has a large hole portion. The first end of the hanging device has a blocking portion. The blocking portion of the first end can be engaged with the large hole portion of the end cover. The end cover can prevent the first end of the hanging device from detaching from the barrel from the top end.

6. The writing brush storage container according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer edge of the end cover is formed with a second fixing section and a second combining section along the axial direction. The second combining section is combined with the accommodating space of the barrel body. When the second combining section is combined with the accommodating space at the top end of the barrel body, the large hole portion of the perforation faces the accommodating space of the barrel body.

7. The writing brush storage container according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first end has a hook portion for hooking a hanging rope at the end of the brush shaft. The radial dimension of the hook portion is larger than the radial dimension of the end cover perforation. The length of the smooth section is larger than the length of the brush hair. The sliding section of the hanging device is an elastic rope.

8. The writing brush storage container according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the hanging device is located at the second position, the sliding section is flat against the outer edge of the barrel and extends along the axis direction, and the sliding section has tension.

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