A rotating, quantitative toothpick dispenser

Abstract

This utility model relates to a rotary quantitative toothpick holder, belonging to the technical field of toothpick holders. The rotary quantitative toothpick holder includes: an outer shell, a mounting cover installed at the top of the outer shell, a rotating plate rotatably connected to the top of the mounting cover, and retrieval slots on both sides of the top of the mounting cover. A retrieval mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell. Different numbers of retrieval slots on both sides of the mounting cover cooperate with push blocks to support and lift toothpicks, allowing for quantitative retrieval. A base guides and gathers toothpicks through its inclined surface at the top. Rotating the rotating plate aligns a groove on the rotating plate with one of the retrieval slots. The rotating plate, through a connecting block, drives the mounting block and base to rotate, moving the toothpick below the retrieval slot. The push block lifts the toothpick, allowing for quantitative retrieval through the retrieval slot, thus improving the usability of the toothpick holder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toothpick box technology, and in particular to a rotary quantitative toothpick dispensing box. Background Technology

[0002] A toothpick holder is a box used to hold toothpicks. It is generally made of different materials such as plastic, wood, or steel. Its main advantages are: it makes taking out toothpicks simple, quick, and convenient, and ensures that only one toothpick is taken out at a time, avoiding waste and preventing contamination from exposed toothpicks.

[0003] As shown in the reference case "A Toothpick Box" announcement number "CN207075808U", a hinge part is provided between the force-applying part and the box lid for hinged connection with the hinge seat. Force is applied to the force-applying part and the rocker arm rotates around the hinge seat, eventually separating the box lid from the box body. In actual use, the operator's hands can be freed, and they only need to take out the toothpick needed from the receiving slot. The operation is very convenient throughout the entire process, whether it is the opening process of the box lid or the process of maintaining the state after the box lid is opened.

[0004] According to the aforementioned reference materials, the device removes the adhesive label on one side of the lid, while the label on the other side of the box remains attached to the outer wall of the box due to the adhesive effect of the label layer. When a downward pressing force is applied to the force application part, the rocker arm can rotate circumferentially around the hinge axis, allowing the lid to separate from the upper surface of the box until the force application part abuts against the outer wall of the box. However, when using this device to pick up toothpicks, too many toothpicks are easily picked up at once, resulting in waste. It is also inconvenient to position and pick up toothpicks, reducing the effectiveness of the device. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a rotary, quantitative toothpick dispenser to address the problem of inconvenience in positioning and retrieving toothpicks.

[0006] The device includes an outer casing, a mounting cover mounted on the top of the casing, a rotating plate rotatably connected to the top of the mounting cover, and retrieval slots on both sides of the top of the mounting cover. A retrieval mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the casing. The retrieval mechanism includes a base rotatably connected to the bottom of the casing, a push block slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the base, a mounting block fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the base, a connecting block fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate, the connecting block rotatably connected to the mounting cover, one end of the connecting block penetrating the mounting cover and engaging with the top of the mounting block, and a drive assembly provided on the inner wall of the casing.

[0007] In one embodiment, the picking mechanism further includes two mounting rods fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the push block, and a first spring is provided between the mounting rods and the base.

[0008] In one embodiment, a compression block is slidably connected to the other end of the inner wall of the base.

[0009] In one embodiment, one end of the squeezing block and the other end of the push block are in contact with each other. When the squeezing block squeezes the push block, the push block moves upward and supports the toothpick, so that it moves into the retrieval slot. Any excess toothpick on the push block will be inserted into the flexible filler at the bottom of the mounting cover to prevent the excess toothpick from colliding with the mounting cover and breaking.

[0010] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a push rod fixedly connected to the other end of the extrusion block, one end of the push rod passing through the base and extending to the outer wall of the housing, the push rod being rotatably connected to the housing.

[0011] In one embodiment, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the push rod, and a second spring is provided at one end of the limiting plate, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod.

[0012] In one embodiment, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the push rod, one end of the connecting rod passes through the mounting block and is fixedly connected to a support block, and the connecting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the base and the mounting block.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] 1. The above-mentioned rotary quantitative toothpick holder, when taking out a quantitative amount of toothpicks, has different numbers of taking-out slots on both sides of the mounting cover that cooperate with the push block to support and lift the toothpicks, allowing for quantitative taking out of the toothpicks. The base can guide and gather the toothpicks by the inclined surface at the top. Rotating the rotating plate allows the groove on the rotating plate to align with one of the taking-out slots. The rotating plate, through the connecting block, can drive the mounting block and the base to rotate, moving the toothpick to below the taking-out slot. The push block can lift the toothpick, and the toothpick can be taken out through the taking-out slot, allowing for quantitative taking out of the toothpick and improving the use effect of the toothpick holder;

[0015] 2. The push rod moves to one end, causing the squeezing block to move to the same end as the push rod, squeezing one end of the push block and causing it to move upward. As the push rod moves, it also causes the support block at one end of the connecting rod to move, squeezing the toothpick to one side of the inner wall of the outer shell. This, in conjunction with the base, guides the toothpick, making it easier to pick up. The push rod, through the second spring and the limiting plate, can drive the squeezing block back to its original position, making it easier to take out a fixed amount of toothpick. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the picking mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the picking mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 100. Outer shell; 200. Mounting cover; 300. Rotating plate; 400. Retrieval slot; 500. Retrieval mechanism; 510. Base; 520. Push block; 530. Mounting block; 540. Connecting block; 550. Mounting rod; 560. First spring; 570. Pressing block; 580. Drive assembly; 581. Push rod; 582. Limiting plate; 583. Second spring; 584. Connecting rod; 585. Support block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] The following is combined Figures 1-4 This invention describes a rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser.

[0029] In one embodiment, a rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser includes a housing 100, a mounting cover 200 mounted on the top of the housing 100, a rotating plate 300 rotatably connected to the top of the mounting cover 200, and retrieval slots 400 on both sides of the top of the mounting cover 200. A retrieval mechanism 500 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 100. The retrieval mechanism 500 includes a base 510 rotatably connected to the bottom of the housing 100, a push block 520 slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the base 510, and a mounting block 530 fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the base 510. A connecting block 540 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate 300, and the connecting block 540 is rotatably connected to the mounting cover 200. One end of the connecting block 540 passes through the mounting cover 200 and is engaged with the top of the mounting block 530. A drive assembly 580 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 100.

[0030] It should be noted that the toothpick box consists of a box body, a lid, a base 510, a support plate, a movable plate, a fixed shaft, and a torsion spring. When the movable plate is pressed down, the outermost toothpick is pushed upwards by the edge of the pickup plate towards the retrieval outlet, where it is tilted and held, and then lifted out of the retrieval outlet for removal. Two different numbers of retrieval slots 400 are provided at the top of the mounting cover 200. The retrieval slots 400 cooperate with the push block 520 in the retrieval mechanism 500 to push the toothpick upwards and retrieve it through the retrieval slots 400. The toothpick can be retrieved in a fixed quantity according to the retrieval slots 400. The support block 585 in the drive component 580 cooperates with the inclined surface at the top of the base 510 to make the toothpick fit against one side of the inner wall of the toothpick box, with the tip of the toothpick aligned with the retrieval slot 400, making it convenient to retrieve the toothpick without affecting the normal use of the toothpick box.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the picking mechanism 500 also includes two mounting rods 550 fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the push block 520. A first spring 560 is provided between the mounting rods 550 and the base 510. A pressing block 570 is slidably connected to the other end of the inner wall of the base 510. One end of the pressing block 570 is in contact with the other end of the push block 520.

[0032] In this embodiment, rotating the mounting cover 200 aligns the groove of the mounting cover 200 with the retrieval slot 400 on the rotating plate 300. When the mounting cover 200 rotates, the connecting block 540 can drive the mounting block 530 and the base 510 to rotate, so that the toothpick is located below the retrieval slot 400. By controlling the inclined surface of the squeezing block 570 to cooperate with the inclined surface of one end of the push block 520, the push block 520 can be squeezed upward to support the toothpick, so that one end of the toothpick passes through the retrieval slot 400. The toothpick can be quantitatively retrieved according to the two different retrieval slots 400, which can improve the use effect of the toothpick box.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 580 includes a push rod 581 fixedly connected to the other end of the extrusion block 570. One end of the push rod 581 passes through the base 510 and extends to the outer wall of the housing 100. The push rod 581 is rotatably connected to the housing 100. The other end of the push rod 581 is fixedly connected to a limit plate 582. One end of the limit plate 582 is provided with a second spring 583. The second spring 583 is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod 581. A connecting rod 584 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the push rod 581. One end of the connecting rod 584 passes through the mounting block 530 and is fixedly connected to a support block 585. The connecting rod 584 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the base 510 and the mounting block 530.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the toothpick is picked up, pressing the push rod 581 causes the squeezing block 570 and the connecting rod 584 to move to one side. One end of the squeezing block 570 squeezes the push block 520, causing the push block 520 to move upward and lift the toothpick. The connecting rod 584 can drive the support block 585 to move to one side, which can squeeze and gather the toothpick. Then, in conjunction with the base 510, the toothpick can be attached to one side of the inner wall of the outer shell 100, which can quickly pick up the toothpick and improve the use effect of the toothpick box.

[0035] Working principle: Open the mounting cover 200 upwards to place the toothpick, then install the mounting cover 200 on the outer shell 100. The toothpick inside the outer shell 100 moves to one side along the top of the base 510. Rotating the rotating plate 300 drives the base 510 and the toothpick to move below one of the retrieval slots 400 via the connecting block 540. Manually pressing the push rod 581 causes the squeezing block 570 to contact one end of the push block 520, squeezing the push block 520 and causing it to move upwards to support the toothpick. When the push rod 581 moves to one side, it drives the support block 585 to move to one side via the connecting rod 584, which can gather the toothpick on one side of the inner wall of the outer shell 100 for easy support and retrieval. After the toothpick is removed, the second spring 583 and the limiting plate 582 cooperate to move to the other side and return to the original position. The push block 520 returns to the original position via the two first springs 560.

[0036] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0037] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rotary dispensing toothpick case, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (100) has a mounting cover (200) installed on its top end. A rotating plate (300) is rotatably connected to the top end of the mounting cover (200). Picking slots (400) are provided on both sides of the top of the mounting cover (200). A picking mechanism (500) is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell (100). The picking mechanism (500) includes a base (510) rotatably connected to the bottom of the outer shell (100), a push block (520) slidably connected to one side of the inner wall of the base (510), an mounting block (530) fixedly connected to the other side of the top of the base (510), a connecting block (540) fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating plate (300), the connecting block (540) rotatably connected to the mounting cover (200), one end of the connecting block (540) passing through the mounting cover (200) and snapped into the top of the mounting block (530), and a driving assembly (580) provided on the inner wall of the outer shell (100).

2. The rotating single stick dispenser of claim 1, wherein: The picking mechanism (500) also includes two mounting rods (550) fixedly connected to the other end of the top of the push block (520), and a first spring (560) is provided between the mounting rods (550) and the base (510).

3. The rotating single stick dispenser of claim 1, wherein: An extrusion block (570) is slidably connected to the other end of the inner wall of the base (510).

4. The rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the extrusion block (570) is in contact with the other end of the push block (520).

5. The rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly (580) includes a push rod (581) fixedly connected to the other end of the extrusion block (570). One end of the push rod (581) passes through the base (510) and extends to the outer wall of the housing (100). The push rod (581) is rotatably connected to the housing (100).

6. The rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that, The other end of the push rod (581) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (582), and a second spring (583) is provided at one end of the limiting plate (582), which is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod (581).

7. The rotary quantitative toothpick dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that, A connecting rod (584) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the push rod (581). One end of the connecting rod (584) passes through the mounting block (530) and is fixedly connected to the support block (585). The connecting rod (584) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the base (510) and the mounting block (530).

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