Toothpick box allowing toothpicks to be taken out easily and cleanly

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of daily necessities, in particular to a toothpick box enabling toothpicks to be easily and cleanly taken and used, which comprises a base, a sliding shell and a top cover, the sliding shell is vertically sleeved outside the base in a sliding mode, and the top cover is detachably covered on the top of the sliding shell. According to the toothpick box, the sliding shell is arranged on the base, the supporting plate vertically inserted into the storage cavity in the sliding shell is arranged on the base, after the sliding shell is lifted and then put down, the supporting plate can support toothpicks in the storage cavity to the taking opening of the top cover, the structure is simple, toothpick taking is convenient, and clean taking of the toothpicks is achieved; the transverse taking opening is formed in the surface of the top cover, and the top end of the supporting plate is movably inserted into the taking opening, so that after the sliding shell is lifted and put down, the single toothpick in the storage cavity can be transversely jacked into the taking opening by the supporting plate, the toothpick taking efficiency is improved, the taken toothpicks are kept transversely, and a user is prevented from being stabbed when taking the toothpicks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of daily necessities, and in particular to a toothpick holder that makes it easy to cleanly use toothpicks. Background Technology

[0002] Toothpick holders are common tools for storing and retrieving toothpicks in daily life. Traditional toothpick holders typically use a vertical design to hold toothpicks, and the toothpicks are poured out through a small or large hole on the top of the holder. However, because the small hole is too small, users often encounter the problem of toothpicks getting clogged when pouring them out, making it difficult to retrieve them; while the large hole, with its larger diameter, can easily dispense multiple toothpicks at once, wasting resources and potentially causing secondary contamination, affecting hygiene.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies include toothpick holders that automatically remove one toothpick at a time using a button and spring mechanism, with a Y-shaped rod pushing and squeezing the toothpick out of the toothpick hole for use. However, while these toothpick holders improve the convenience of toothpick removal to some extent, they have a low success rate, complex structure, and high manufacturing cost. Furthermore, because they contain metal parts, they are prone to rusting in humid environments, affecting their lifespan and hygiene standards. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned above, this utility model provides a toothpick holder that allows for easy and clean use of toothpicks. It enables clean use of toothpicks, has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and can effectively improve the efficiency of toothpick removal.

[0005] The solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a toothpick box that is easy to use cleanly, including a base, a sliding shell that is vertically slidably fitted outside the base, and a top cover that is detachably closed on the top of the sliding shell. The sliding shell is provided with a storage cavity, the base is provided with a tray that is vertically inserted into the storage cavity, and the top cover is provided with a horizontally arranged opening at the position corresponding to the tray. The top of the tray is movably inserted into the opening.

[0006] Furthermore, the top of the tray is provided with a toothpick slot for holding toothpicks.

[0007] Furthermore, the top two sides of the tray slope downwards to form a ramp, the top cover covers one side of the ramp, and the other side of the ramp is inserted into the retrieval port.

[0008] Furthermore, the top cover has an arc structure, and both ends of the top cover and the slope are inclined downwards.

[0009] Furthermore, the sliding housing has inclined plates on both sides that slope downward toward the center, and an insertion interface corresponding to the position of the retrieval port is formed between the two inclined plates, through which the tray passes.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the sliding housing is provided with a vertically arranged sliding groove, and the surface of the base corresponding to the sliding groove is provided with a slider, which slides and fits into the sliding groove.

[0011] Furthermore, both ends of the tray protrude from the side of the base to form guide portions, and the inner wall of the sliding housing is provided with guide channels at positions corresponding to the guide portions, and the guide portions are movably fitted into the guide channels.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, the storage cavity is located inside the upper housing, and the edges of the upper housing and the lower housing are provided with interlocking buckles and slots.

[0013] Furthermore, the base, sliding housing, and top cover are all made of PP plastic.

[0014] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model provides a vertically sliding shell outside the base and a tray that is vertically inserted into the storage cavity inside the sliding shell on the base. When the sliding shell is raised and lowered, the tray can lift the toothpick in the storage cavity to the access port on the top cover. The structure is simple and the toothpick is easy to use, and the toothpick can be used cleanly.

[0016] 2. This utility model improves the efficiency of toothpick retrieval by setting a horizontal access port on the top cover surface and allowing the top of the tray to be movably inserted into the access port. After the sliding shell is raised and lowered, a single toothpick in the storage cavity can be horizontally lifted into the access port by the tray, which also keeps the retrieved toothpick horizontal and prevents the user from getting hurt when taking it out.

[0017] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the sliding housing is lifted in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the sliding housing during lifting in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and sliding housing in this embodiment.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base; 11. Support plate; 111. Toothpick slot; 112. Ramp; 113. Guide section; 12. Slider; 2. Sliding shell; 21. Storage cavity; 22. Inclined plate; 23. Insertion interface; 24. Sliding groove; 25. Guide channel; 26. Upper shell; 27. Lower shell; 3. Top cover; 31. Dispensing port. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" used herein to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a toothpick holder for easy and clean use provides one toothpick at a time, enabling clean and convenient use. It features a simple structure, convenient operation, and effectively improves toothpick usage efficiency. This embodiment of the toothpick holder includes a base 1, a sliding shell 2, and a top cover 3. The base 1, sliding shell 2, and top cover 3 are all detachable and can be assembled to form the toothpick holder. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble for cleaning and sterilization. The sliding shell 2 has a storage cavity 21 for storing toothpicks. The top cover 3 detachably closes to the top of the sliding shell 2, sealing the storage cavity 21 and ensuring the cleanliness of the toothpicks within. The top cover 3 can also be removed to allow the user to add toothpicks to the storage cavity 21.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in order to achieve individual toothpick removal, this embodiment mounts the sliding housing 2 onto the base 1, allowing it to move vertically up and down along the base 1. A tray 11 is vertically inserted into the storage cavity 21 on the base 1. The tray 11 in this embodiment has a toothpick slot 111 at its top for holding a single toothpick. When the user lifts and lowers the sliding housing 2, the toothpick in the storage cavity 21 is lifted by the sliding housing 2 to a position above the top of the tray 11. As the sliding housing 2 falls, the single toothpick above the top of the tray 11 falls into the tray. The toothpick slot 111 at the top of the tray 11 allows for the independent selection of a single toothpick. Simultaneously, this embodiment features a dispensing opening 31 at the position corresponding to the top cover 3 and the tray 11. After the sliding housing 2 is lowered, the top of the tray 11 naturally fits into the dispensing opening 31. When the sliding housing 2 is raised and then lowered, the top of the tray 11 inserts into the dispensing opening 31, and the single toothpick placed in the toothpick slot 111 at the top of the tray 11 is pushed out to the dispensing opening 31 by the action of the tray 11, thus facilitating direct use by the user. The toothpick box of this embodiment has a simple overall structure, is convenient to use, and allows for the individual cleaning and dispensing of toothpicks, preventing contamination of other toothpicks.

[0029] And, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the dispensing port 31 in this embodiment is arranged horizontally and is adapted to the structure of the tray 11. At the same time, the toothpick groove 111 on the top of the tray 11 is arranged along the length direction of the top of the tray 11 and is adapted to a single toothpick. After the toothpick rises and falls under the drive of the sliding housing 2, the single toothpick can fall horizontally into the toothpick groove 111. As the sliding housing 2 moves down, it is pushed out by the tray 11 to the dispensing port 31, realizing the horizontal supply of toothpicks, which is convenient for users to take and can avoid users being pricked when taking toothpicks.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 4As shown, the sliding housing 2 in this embodiment has inclined plates 22 on both sides that slope downwards towards the center. There is a gap between the two inclined plates 22 to form an insertion interface 23 that corresponds to and matches the position of the dispensing port 31. When the sliding housing 2 is fitted onto the base 1, the tray 11 on the base 1 passes through the insertion interface 23 and is inserted into the storage cavity 21. As the sliding housing 2 moves up and down, the toothpick in the storage cavity 21 is moved up and down along the surface of the tray 11 by the inclined plate 22 to the top of the tray 11, and then slides down into the toothpick slot 111 at the top of the tray 11 under the action of the inclined plate 22, thereby realizing the selection of toothpicks. Then, as the sliding housing 2 falls, the tray 11 is inserted into the dispensing port 31, thereby realizing the individual horizontal supply of toothpicks. While making it convenient to use, it also ensures the cleanliness of toothpick use and avoids being pricked. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by providing inclined plates 22 opposite to each other on the inner wall of the sliding housing 2, when the number of toothpicks in the storage cavity 21 is small, the toothpicks can also slide down to the top of the tray 11 under the action of the inclined surface of the inclined plate 22 and finally achieve the supply of toothpicks, thereby improving the success rate of toothpick removal.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the top two sides of the tray 11 are inclined downward to form ramps 112. After the sliding housing 2 rises and falls, the toothpick enters the toothpick groove 111 at the top of the tray 11, and both ends of the toothpick are located at the positions of the two ramps 112. In addition, in this embodiment, the top cover 3 blocks one side of the ramp 112, while the other side of the ramp 112 is inserted into the dispensing port 31 and exposed. When the sliding housing 2 moves down and the tray 11 moves up and is inserted into the dispensing port 31, one end of the toothpick can be blocked by the top cover 3 and embedded in the ramp 112 blocked by the top cover 3. The other end of the toothpick is tilted up under the action of the lever, so that after being pushed out of the dispensing port 31 by the tray 11, it can be in a horizontal tilted state, which makes it easier for the user to take out the toothpick from the tilted end. This makes the toothpick in this embodiment more convenient to use, and at the same time avoids the toothpick being contaminated at the end to be used, thus achieving clean toothpick use.

[0032] In addition, the top cover 3 of this embodiment has an arc structure. Both ends of the top cover 3 and the ramp 112 are bent downwards and tilted, so that when the toothpick is tilted and pushed out to the retrieval opening 31 under the action of the ramp 112, the angle between the toothpick's tilted end and the top cover 3 can be increased, thereby making it easier for the user to take it out.

[0033] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the sliding housing 2 in this embodiment has a vertically arranged sliding groove 24 on its inner wall. Simultaneously, the base 1 has a slider 12 on its surface corresponding to the sliding groove 24. After the sliding housing 2 is fitted onto the base 1, the slider 12 engages with the sliding groove 24, allowing the sliding housing 2 to move smoothly up and down outside the base 1 via the slider 12 and the sliding groove 24, thus enabling the toothpick to be removed. Furthermore, the length of the sliding groove 24 in this embodiment is the same as the distance between the retrieval port 31 and the insertion port 23. Therefore, when the sliding housing 2 moves upward to the top of the base 1 (i.e., when the slider 12 moves along the sliding groove 24 to the bottom), the top of the tray 11 is positioned precisely at the insertion port 23, facilitating the toothpick's entry into the toothpick slot 111 at the top of the tray 11. When the sliding housing 2 moves downward to the bottom of the base 1 (i.e., when the slider 12 moves along the sliding groove 24 to the top), the top of the tray 11 is inserted precisely into the retrieval port 31, allowing the toothpick to protrude from the retrieval port 31 for easy user access.

[0034] In other embodiments, the sliding groove 24 and the slider 12 can also be respectively disposed on the surface of the base 1 and the inner surface of the sliding housing 2, and the same technical effect can be obtained.

[0035] In addition, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, both ends of the tray 11 protrude from the side of the base 1 to form guide portions 113. The inner wall of the sliding housing 2 is provided with a guide channel 25 at the position corresponding to the guide portion 113. After the sliding housing 2 is installed outside the base 1, the guide portion 113 can be movably fitted into the guide channel 25, so that when the sliding housing 2 moves up and down outside the base 1, the guide portion 113 can move along the guide channel 25, which can guide the movement of the sliding housing 2, thereby improving the movement stability of the sliding housing 2 and increasing the success rate of toothpick removal.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper outer surface of the sliding housing 2 is recessed to form a cover portion, so that the top cover 3 can be stably attached to the cover portion, thereby allowing the top cover 3 to move up and down with the sliding housing 2 to make toothpick take-up.

[0037] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the sliding housing 2 includes an upper housing 26 and a lower housing 27 that are interlocked. A storage cavity 21 is disposed within the upper housing 26, allowing the user to remove the upper housing 26 separately for cleaning the storage cavity 21 when cleaning the toothpick holder, thus reducing cleaning stress. Specifically, the lower part of the upper housing 26 is inserted into the top of the lower housing 27, and a slot is provided on the inner wall of the lower housing 27. Simultaneously, the portion of the lower housing 27 inserted into the lower housing 27 has a buckle facing the slot. This allows the buckle to engage within the slot after the upper housing 26 and lower housing 27 are connected, achieving stable installation and facilitating the disassembly and cleaning of the upper housing 26.

[0038] In another embodiment, the sliding housing 2 is a one-piece structure, which reduces the number of parts in the toothpick box of this embodiment, making it easier to manufacture and also easier to install and disassemble.

[0039] In this embodiment, the base 1, sliding shell 2, and top cover 3 are all made of PP plastic, which is convenient to produce, has low cost, good service life, and can prevent metal rust contamination, thus keeping the toothpicks clean.

[0040] In summary, the working principle of this embodiment is as follows: This embodiment provides a vertically sliding housing 2 outside the base 1, and a tray 11 vertically inserted into the storage cavity 21 inside the sliding housing 2 on the base 1. When the sliding housing 2 is raised and lowered, the tray 11 can lift the toothpick in the storage cavity 21 to the access port 31 of the top cover 3. The structure is simple and convenient for retrieving toothpicks, and it also achieves clean toothpick retrieval. Furthermore, by providing a horizontal access port 31 on the surface of the top cover 3, and allowing the top of the tray 11 to be movably inserted into the access port 31, when the sliding housing 2 is raised and lowered, a single toothpick in the storage cavity 21 can be horizontally lifted by the tray 11 into the access port 31, improving the toothpick retrieval efficiency and keeping the retrieved toothpick horizontal to avoid injury to the user during retrieval.

[0041] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), a sliding housing (2) that is vertically slidably fitted outside the base (1), and a top cover (3) that is detachably fitted to the top of the sliding housing (2). The sliding housing (2) has a storage cavity (21). The base (1) has a tray (11) that is vertically inserted into the storage cavity (21). The top cover (3) has a horizontally arranged access port (31) at the position corresponding to the tray (11). The top of the tray (11) is movably inserted into the access port (31). The top of the tray (11) is provided with a toothpick slot (111) for holding toothpicks; The top two sides of the tray (11) are inclined downward to form a ramp (112), and the top cover (3) covers one side of the ramp (112), while the other side of the ramp (112) is inserted into the retrieval port (31).

2. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (3) has an arc structure, and both ends of the top cover (3) and the ramp (112) are inclined downwards.

3. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding housing (2) has inclined plates (22) on both sides inside that slope downward toward the middle. An insertion interface (23) corresponding to the position of the access port (31) is formed between the two inclined plates (22). The tray (11) passes through the insertion interface (23).

4. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding housing (2) has a vertically arranged sliding groove (24) on its inner wall. The base (1) has a slider (12) on its surface corresponding to the sliding groove (24). The slider (12) is slidably fitted into the sliding groove (24).

5. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both ends of the tray (11) protrude from the side of the base (1) to form guide portions (113). The inner wall of the sliding housing (2) is provided with a guide channel (25) at the position corresponding to the guide portion (113). The guide portion (113) is movably fitted into the guide channel (25).

6. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sliding housing (2) includes an upper housing (26) and a lower housing (27). The storage cavity (21) is located inside the upper housing (26). The upper housing (26) and the lower housing (27) are provided with interlocking buckles and slots at their edges.

7. A toothpick holder for easy and clean use of toothpicks according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The base (1), sliding shell (2) and top cover (3) are all made of PP plastic.

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