Toothpick holder

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toothpick holder, and more particularly, to a toothpick holder which can be conveniently used by a user by maintaining a state in which any one of a plurality of toothpicks housed in a housing part is taken out one by one through a take-out opening. The present invention is provided with: a housing (100) in which a housing part (110) is formed on one side, a housing cover (140) is provided on the upper part of the housing part (110) so as to be openable and closable, and a lead-out part (120) communicating with the housing part (110) is formed on the other side of the housing (100); a sliding plate (200) in which a placement hole (210) through which toothpicks (900) are placed is formed, the toothpicks (900) being housed and stored in a housing part (110) formed in the housing (100), and a coupling groove (220) being formed in the lower part of the other side of the sliding plate (200); a moving unit (300) for positioning the toothpicks (900) placed in the placement hole (210) on the lead-out part (120) by lifting and lowering the sliding plate (200); and a protruding means (400) for erecting the toothpick (900) positioned in the lead-out section (120) by means of the moving means (300) and protruding the toothpick (900) to the outside of the lead-out section (120).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a toothpick case, and more particularly, to a toothpick case that can maintain a state in which any one of a plurality of toothpicks stored in a storage portion passes through an extraction port one by one, thereby facilitating use by a user. Background Art

[0002] Most commonly used toothpick cases are cylindrical containers or housings made of ceramic or plastic, in which toothpicks are stored. When in use, the lid of the housing is opened to take out the toothpicks.

[0003] However, such a conventional toothpick case has the following problem, that is, during the process of taking out the toothpicks, fingers will touch a plurality of toothpicks, so it is unhygienic.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, conventionally, a circular hole is formed in the lid of the toothpick case so that the toothpicks can be taken out through the circular hole.

[0005] However, this also has the following problem, that is, if the inner diameter of the circular hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the toothpick, the toothpick cannot be taken out. Therefore, the inner diameter of the circular hole must be larger than the outer diameter of the toothpick so that the toothpicks stored inside the housing of the toothpick case can be taken out smoothly. Thus, when the toothpick is led out to the outside of the housing, since the outer diameter of the circular hole is larger than the outer diameter of the toothpick, a plurality of toothpicks will be led out simultaneously.

[0006] Prior Art Documents

[0007] Patent Documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0374982 (Date of Authorization: January 26, 2005) Summary of the Invention

[0009] Technical Problem

[0010] The present invention is for solving the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toothpick case, that is, a plurality of toothpicks are stored in a storage portion formed in a housing, and a state in which only one toothpick is accurately taken out to the outside of the housing is maintained.

[0011] Technical Solution

[0012] The present invention for achieving the above object includes: a housing 100, with a storage portion 110 formed on one side, a storage cover 140 provided in an openable and closable manner above the storage portion 110, and a lead-out portion 120 formed on the other side of the housing 100 and communicating with the storage portion 110; a sliding plate 200, having a placement hole 210 formed therethrough for placing a toothpick 900, the toothpick 900 being stored in the storage portion 110 formed in the housing 100, and a coupling groove 220 formed at the lower part of the other side of the sliding plate 200; a moving unit 300, which raises and lowers the sliding plate 200 to position the toothpick 900 placed in the placement hole 210 at the lead-out portion 120; and a protruding unit 400, which erects the toothpick 900 located at the lead-out portion 120 through the moving unit 300 and protrudes it outside the lead-out portion 120. The moving unit 300 includes: a motor 320, which receives power from a battery B and operates to work according to the extraction state of extracting the toothpick 900 from the lead-out portion 120; and a worm gear 310, which receives driving force from the motor 320 and rotates forward and backward. An insertion protrusion 311 protrudes outward on the front surface of the worm gear 310, and a contact protrusion 312 protrudes on the rear surface. The protruding unit 400 includes: a shaft 410, with a cam 430 formed on one side, the cam 430 contacting the contact protrusion 312 and rotating forward and backward; and a receiving member 420, fixedly provided on the other side of the shaft 410 and having a receiving groove 421 for receiving the toothpick 900.

[0013] On the other hand, a switch lever 600 is provided in a workable manner at the lower part of the pickup frame 500. If the toothpick 900 is erected by rotation in a state where the toothpick 900 is introduced into the receiving groove 421 of the receiving member 420, the switch lever 600 separates from a switch contact 610 connecting the motor 320 and a power line, thereby stopping the drive of the motor 320. In the case where the toothpick 900 introduced into the receiving groove 421 is led out, the switch lever 600 connects to the switch contact 610 connecting the motor 320 and the power line, thereby driving the motor 320.

[0014] Moreover, a pickup frame 500 is provided at the lead-out portion 120. The pickup frame 500 is inclinedly formed with a guiding portion 510 on one side, such that the toothpick 900 transferred to the lead-out portion 120 through the placement hole 210 can be stably placed in the receiving groove 421 formed in the protruding unit 400.

[0015] On the other hand, a support plate 700 is formed on one side of the sliding plate 200. The support plate 700 has a guiding protrusion 720 protruding outwardly at the lower part. The guiding protrusion 720 enables the toothpicks 900 stored in the storage part 110 to be stably introduced. The support plate 700 is provided with an introduction hole 710 at the upper part. The introduction hole 710 is formed with an extraction protrusion 730 protruding downward. The extraction protrusion 730 is used to insert only one of the toothpicks 900 guided and introduced through the guiding protrusion 720 into the placement hole 210.

[0016] Moreover, a battery case 130 for housing the battery B is provided in the housing 100 in a manner that allows introduction and extraction.

[0017] Effects of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, the following effects are achieved. That is, any one of the toothpicks housed and stored in the housing storage part, in a state of being introduced into the placement hole formed in the sliding plate, as the sliding plate slides upward and is located in the direction of the extraction part, is guided along the guiding part formed in the pickup frame, and thus is housed in the housing groove formed in the housing part. After that, by the rotation of the protruding unit, it is held in an upright state, enabling the user who wants to use the toothpick to accurately take out the toothpicks one by one from the extraction part for use. Therefore, the present invention is a very useful invention. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing the toothpick holder of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a perspective view showing the open state of the storage part and the extraction part of the toothpick holder of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the toothpick holder of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the toothpick holder of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view showing the working state of the sliding plate of the toothpick holder of the present invention sliding upward.

[0024] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing the state where the protruding unit of the toothpick holder of the present invention is in contact with the contact protrusion formed on the rear surface of the worm gear.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the installation state of the switch lever of the toothpick holder of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 Partial enlarged perspective view showing the working state in which the switch lever of the toothpick case of the present invention is separated from the contact point.

[0027] Description of reference numerals

[0028] 100: Housing

[0029] 110: Storage part

[0030] 120: Lead-out part

[0031] 140: Storage cover

[0032] 200: Sliding plate

[0033] 210: Placement hole

[0034] 220: Engagement groove

[0035] 300: Moving unit

[0036] 310: Worm gear

[0037] 311: Insertion protrusion

[0038] 312: Contact protrusion

[0039] 320: Motor

[0040] 400: Protrusion unit

[0041] 410: Shaft

[0042] 420: Receiving member

[0043] 421: Receiving groove

[0044] 430: Cam

[0045] 900: Toothpick Detailed implementation mode

[0046] Hereinafter, the technical structure of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0047] Figure 1 Perspective view showing the toothpick case of the present invention, Figure 2 Perspective view showing the open state of the storage part and the lead-out part of the toothpick case of the present invention, Figure 3 Exploded perspective view showing the structure of the toothpick case of the present invention, Figure 4 Cross-sectional view showing the structure of the toothpick case of the present invention, Figure 5 Cross-sectional view showing the working state in which the sliding plate of the toothpick case of the present invention slides upward, Figure 6 Perspective view showing the state in which the protrusion unit of the toothpick case of the present invention is in contact with the contact protrusion formed on the rear surface of the worm gearFigure 7 Partial enlarged perspective view showing the setting state of the switch lever of the toothpick case of the present invention Figure 8 Partial enlarged perspective view showing the operating state in which the switch lever of the toothpick case of the present invention is separated from the contact point

[0048] As Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the toothpick case of the present invention includes: a housing 100, a storage portion 110 is formed on one side portion, a storage lid 140 is provided in an openable and closable manner on the upper portion of the storage portion 110, and an extraction portion 120 communicating with the storage portion 110 is formed on the other side portion of the housing 100; a sliding plate 200, a placement hole 210 for placing a toothpick 900 is formed therethrough, the toothpick 900 is stored in the storage portion 110 formed in the housing 100, and a coupling groove 220 is formed at the lower portion on the other side of the sliding plate 200; a moving unit 300, by lifting and lowering the sliding plate 200, the toothpick 900 placed in the placement hole 210 is positioned at the extraction portion 120; and a protruding unit 400, making the toothpick 900 located at the extraction portion 120 through the moving unit 300 stand upright and protrude outside the extraction portion 120.

[0049] On the other hand, the moving unit 300 includes: a motor 320, which receives power from the battery B and operates to operate according to the extraction state of extracting the toothpick 900 from the extraction portion 120; and a worm gear 310, which receives the driving force from the motor 320 and rotates forward and backward, an insertion protrusion 311 protrudes outward on the front surface of the worm gear 310, and a contact protrusion 312 protrudes on the rear surface. The protruding unit 400 includes: a shaft 410, a cam 430 is formed on one side portion, the cam 430 contacts the contact protrusion 312 and rotates forward and backward; and a housing member 420, which is fixedly provided on the other side portion of the shaft 410 and has a housing groove 421 for housing the toothpick 900.

[0050] Moreover, a switch lever 600 is provided in an operable manner at the lower portion of the pickup frame 500. If the toothpick 900 is erected by rotation in a state where the toothpick 900 is introduced into the housing groove 421 of the housing member 420, the switch lever 600 is separated from the switch contact point 610 connecting the motor 320 and the power cord, thereby stopping the driving of the motor 320. In the case where the toothpick 900 introduced into the housing groove 421 is extracted, the switch lever 600 is connected to the switch contact point 610 connecting the motor 320 and the power cord, thereby driving the motor 320.

[0051] On the other hand, a pick-up frame 500 is provided in the lead-out portion 120. The pick-up frame 500 is inclinedly formed with a guide portion 510 on one side, so that the toothpick 900 transferred to the lead-out portion 120 through the placement hole 210 can be stably placed in the receiving groove 421 formed in the protruding unit 400.

[0052] Moreover, a support plate 700 is formed on one side of the sliding plate 200. The support plate 700 is formed with a guide protrusion 720 protruding outwardly at the lower part. The guide protrusion 720 enables the toothpick 900 stored in the storage portion 110 to be stably introduced. The support plate 700 is provided with an introduction hole 710 at the upper part. The introduction hole 710 is formed with an extraction protrusion 730 protruding downward. The extraction protrusion 730 is used to insert only one of the toothpicks 900 guided and introduced through the guide protrusion 720 into the placement hole 210.

[0053] On the other hand, a battery case 130 for housing the battery B is provided in the housing 100 in a manner that can be introduced and led out.

[0054] As described above, according to the present invention, in a state where any one of the toothpicks 900 stored in the storage portion 110 is introduced into the placement hole 210 of the sliding plate 200 which is arranged between the storage portion 110 and the lead-out portion 120 formed in the housing 100 and can receive a driving force from the motor 320 as the moving unit 300 to move up and down, the sliding plate 200 slides upward through the moving unit 300.

[0055] In this case, any one of the toothpicks 900 guided by the guide protrusion 720 formed in the support plate 700 and stored in the storage portion 110 through the introduction hole 710 is placed in the placement hole 210.

[0056] On the other hand, the sliding plate 200 can achieve up-and-down sliding according to the rotation state of the worm wheel 310 that receives a driving force from the motor 320 and rotates in a state where the insertion protrusion 311 is inserted into the engaging groove 220.

[0057] As described above, in a state where the toothpick 900 is introduced into the placement hole 210, the sliding plate 200 slides upward, so that the placement hole 210 rises and is located in the direction of the lead-out portion 120. This will cause the toothpick 900 introduced into the placement hole 210 to be led out in the direction of the lead-out portion 120 through the extraction protrusion 730 formed above the introduction hole 710. The toothpick 900 led out in the direction of the lead-out portion 120 moves along the guide portion 510 of the pick-up frame 500 and is introduced into the receiving groove 421 of the receiving member 420 of the protruding unit 400.

[0058] After the toothpick 900 is introduced into the receiving groove 421, the cam 430, which is the protruding unit 400, contacts the contact protrusion 312 formed on the worm gear 310, causing the shaft 410 to rotate. According to the rotation amount of the shaft 410, the receiving member 420 also rotates and erects in the same direction. As the receiving member 420 erects, the toothpick 900 introduced into the receiving groove 421 also rotates and erects simultaneously.

[0059] Thus, the toothpick 900 remains in an erected state with its upper part exposed outside the extraction part 120, enabling the user who wants to use the toothpick 900 to take out the toothpick 900 from the extraction part 120 for use.

[0060] On the other hand, as described above, if the toothpick 900 is extracted from the extraction part 120, the motor 320 rotates in the other direction, causing the shaft 410 to rotate with the cam 430 in contact with the contact protrusion 312 formed on the worm gear 310. According to the rotation amount of the shaft 410, the receiving member 420 also rotates in the same direction, thereby returning to its original position and remaining in a flat state to introduce the toothpick 900 moving along the guiding part 510 of the picking frame 500 into the receiving groove 421.

[0061] On the other hand, the insertion protrusion 311 of the worm gear 310 that receives the driving force from the motor 320 and rotates is inserted into the sliding plate 200 of the engaging groove 220 and moves downward to return to its original position, thereby maintaining the state where any one of the toothpicks 900 guided along the guiding protrusion 720 formed on the support plate 700 and introduced into the introduction hole 710 is introduced into the placement hole 210.

[0062] In this case, the receiving groove 421 formed in the receiving member 420 is larger than the outer diameter of the toothpick 900. Therefore, when the toothpick 900 rolls along the guiding part 510 of the picking frame 500, the toothpick 900 can be more easily introduced into the receiving groove 421.

[0063] Moreover, the inner diameter of the placement hole 210 formed in the sliding plate 200 is larger than the outer diameter of the toothpick 900, so that the toothpick 900 stored in the storage part 110 can be more smoothly introduced into the placement hole 210.

[0064] On the other hand, the placement hole 210 is inclined along the direction of the extraction part 120 so that the toothpick 900 introduced into the placement hole 210 can be more smoothly extracted along the direction of the extraction part 120.

[0065] Also, the switch 800 operates the motor 320 in such a way that the toothpick 900 is moved toward the extraction part 120 through the sliding plate 200 and the toothpick 900 is extracted, and operates in such a way that the motor 320 is driven when the toothpick 900 is extracted from the extraction part 120, and operates in such a way that the motor 320 is not driven when the toothpick 900 is held upright in the extraction part 120 and is introduced into the accommodation groove 421 of the accommodation member 420.

[0066] On the other hand, an extraction cover 150 is provided at the extraction part 120 in an openable and closable manner, and an extraction hole 151 is cut and formed in the extraction cover 150. The extraction hole 151 has a support surface so that the toothpick 900 can be supported in an upright state. Therefore, the outer side surface of the toothpick 900 led to the extraction part 120 is contact-supported by the inner side surface of the accommodation groove 421 of the accommodation member 420 and the inner side surface of the extraction hole 151 of the extraction cover 150, so as to maintain an upright state.

Claims

1. A toothpick holder, characterized in that: Comprising: A housing (100) having a storage portion (110) formed on one side, a storage cover (140) provided in an openable and closable manner on the upper portion of the storage portion (110), and a lead-out portion (120) formed on the other side of the housing (100) and communicating with the storage portion (110); A sliding plate (200) having a placement hole (210) formed therethrough for placing toothpicks (900), the toothpicks (900) being stored in the storage portion (110) formed in the housing (100), and a coupling groove (220) formed at the lower portion of the other side of the sliding plate (200); A moving unit (300), the coupling groove (220) being coupled to an insertion protrusion (311) of a worm gear (310), and by lifting and sliding the sliding plate (200), the toothpicks (900) placed in the placement hole (210) are positioned at the lead-out portion (120); and A protruding unit (400) for erecting and protruding the toothpicks (900) located at the lead-out portion (120) through the moving unit (300) to the outside of the lead-out portion (120), The moving unit (300) includes: A motor (320) that receives power from a battery (B) and operates according to a state of taking out toothpicks (900) from the lead-out portion (120); and A worm gear (310) that receives driving force from the motor (320) and rotates forward and backward, An insertion protrusion (311) protrudes outwardly from the front surface of the worm gear (310), and a contact protrusion (312) protrudes from the rear surface, The protruding unit (400) includes: A shaft (410) having a cam (430) formed on one side, the cam (430) being in contact with the contact protrusion (312) and rotating forward and backward; and A housing member (420) fixedly provided on the other side of the shaft (410) and having a storage groove (421) for storing toothpicks (900).

2. The toothpick holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pick-up frame (500) is provided at the lead-out portion (120), and the pick-up frame (500) has a guiding portion (510) formed obliquely on one side, such that the toothpicks (900) transferred to the lead-out portion (120) through the placement hole (210) can be stably placed in the storage groove (421) formed in the protruding unit (400).

3. The toothpick holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, A switch lever (600) is provided in a workable manner at the lower portion of the pick-up frame (500). If the toothpicks (900) are erected by rotation in a state where the toothpicks (900) are introduced into the storage groove (421) of the housing member (420), the switch lever (600) is separated from a switch contact point (610) connecting the motor (320) and a power cord, thereby stopping the driving of the motor (320). In the case where the toothpicks (900) introduced into the storage groove (421) are taken out, the switch lever (600) is connected to the switch contact point (610) connecting the motor (320) and the power cord, thereby driving the motor (320).

4. The toothpick holder according to claim 1, wherein A support plate (700) is formed on one side of the sliding plate (200). A guiding protrusion (720) protrudes outwardly from the lower part of the support plate (700). The guiding protrusion (720) enables the toothpick (900) stored in the storage part (110) to be stably introduced. An introduction hole (710) is provided in the upper part of the support plate (700). A lead-out protrusion (730) protruding downward is formed in the introduction hole (710). The lead-out protrusion (730) is used to insert only any one of the toothpicks (900) guided and introduced through the guiding protrusion (720) into the placement hole (210).

5. The toothpick holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery case (130) for accommodating a battery (B) is provided in the housing (100) in a manner that allows introduction and extraction.

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