pen holder

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pen holder (2) for storing a pen / marker, in particular a felt-tip pen or paint marker, comprising a base body (4), preferably shaped like a sleeve, which extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and defines a receiving space (12) for at least partially receiving the pen and has a base body wall (36), wherein the base body (4) has an insertion opening (10) in the base body wall (36) at a first end in the longitudinal direction (L) for inserting the pen into the receiving space (12). The base body (4) has at least one grip element (18; 52) which extends at or near the first end (38), at least partially, substantially radially outwards from the base body wall (36), preferably away from a circumferential surface (40), in particular an outer one, of the base body wall (36).

Description

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a pen holder for storing and transporting a pen or marker, in particular a felt-tip pen or paint marker or deep hole marker or carpenter's pencil. State of the art

[0002] In trades and on construction sites, various pencils, such as a carpenter's pencil, are used daily for drawing and marking work and for taking notes. It is particularly important that the pencil is easy to reach and can be used with one hand, ensuring access even when the user's other hand is occupied with a tool.

[0003] In addition, the pin should be housed / fixed in such a way that loss / misplacement of the pin can be avoided, since pins lying around are easily lost, especially on construction sites.

[0004] To solve these problems, pen holders, such as those known from DE 695 06 392 T2, have become established on the market. Such pen holders can be attached to the user's / operator's pocket or belt with a clip and allow the user one-handed access to the pen.

[0005] The disadvantage of conventional pencil holders is that the user has to look toward the pen holder to securely place the pen in the holder and lock it in place. Furthermore, the pen can easily fall out of the holder, especially if the user bends forward on a construction site.

[0006] To overcome this disadvantage, locking mechanisms have been developed that lock the pen into the pen holder. Such locking mechanisms can reduce the risk of losing the pen from the pen holder.

[0007] However, the disadvantage of such locking mechanisms is that they must have a high preload force, especially in the case of pins and pin holders for use on construction sites, in order to ensure that the pin is reliably held in the pin holder.

[0008] Such a high preload force has the disadvantage that the pen holder must be held firmly in place to remove the pen from the pen holder, as otherwise the pen holder could detach from the user's trousers. Furthermore, the pen holder must be held firmly in place to overcome the preload force when inserting the pen into the pen holder, as a trouser pocket waistband cannot reliably absorb the high insertion force required to overcome the preload force and thus lock the pen into the pen holder. This means that the pen holder can only be operated with one hand to a limited extent, and the user's comfort is significantly reduced. Brief description of the revelation

[0009] The object of the present disclosure is therefore to provide a pencil holder that eliminates or at least reduces the disadvantages of the prior art. Specifically, the object of the present disclosure is to provide a pencil holder that, on the one hand, reliably and securely holds the pencil even during construction site use, and, on the other hand, ensures simple one-handed operation.

[0010] This object is achieved by a pen holder according to independent claim 1. Advantageous further developments are part of the subclaims and / or described below.

[0011] Specifically, the problem is solved by a pen holder for storing a pen / marker, in particular a felt-tip pen, paint marker, deep-hole marker, or carpenter's pencil, having a base body, preferably in the shape of a sleeve, which extends in a longitudinal direction and defines a receiving space for at least partially receiving the pen, and has a base body wall. At a first end of the longitudinal direction or longitudinal extension, the base body has an insertion opening in the base body wall for inserting the pen into the receiving space. The base body has at least one gripping element which, at or near the first end, extends at least in sections, substantially radially outward away from the base body wall.

[0012] In other words, the object is achieved by the pin holder which is provided and designed to reversibly accommodate at least one pin. The pin holder has a base body which extends in the longitudinal direction, preferably at least in section in a cylindrical shape. Alternatively or additionally, the base body can be conical and / or truncated cone-shaped in section. The pin holder preferably has a (much) greater extension in the longitudinal direction than in a width direction / radial direction oriented normal to the longitudinal direction. The base body can preferably have a sleeve shape or be sleeve-shaped. In other words, the base body can have a type of tubular geometry closed on one side with the relatively thin base body wall. The base body or the base body wall delimits the receiving space of the pin holder.

[0013] The receiving space is accessible through the insertion opening and is connected to the environment surrounding the pin holder. The insertion opening is formed at one of the ends of the pin holder in the longitudinal direction. In particular, the insertion opening can be formed on an end face / front side of the base body or essentially form the end face / front side. The insertion opening is the opening through which the pin can be introduced / inserted / inserted / slid into the receiving space, at least in sections. The insertion opening is preferably the only opening that connects the receiving space to the environment surrounding the pin holder.

[0014] The base body has at least one grip element. The grip element is designed and configured to be gripped by the user. Specifically, the grip element is designed and configured to be gripped by one of the user's fingers (per grip element).

[0015] The at least one grip element is formed at the first end, i.e., adjacent to / in the vicinity of the insertion opening. The at least one grip element has a preferably substantially flat or plate-like extension radially outwardly away from the base body wall. In other words, the at least one grip element preferably extends perpendicular to a central fiber of the base body of the pen holder.

[0016] By providing at least one grip element, the user can easily pull the pen out of the pen holder. Specifically, the user can grasp the pen, for example, with an index and middle finger, and press against the grip element with a thumb of the same hand to overcome the locking force that locks the pen into the pen holder.

[0017] In other words, the grip element provides a force application point for the user's finger. This allows the user to pull the pen out of the pen holder with one hand, even if the pen is firmly locked in the holder.

[0018] Furthermore, by forming at least one grip element on the pen holder, the user can easily insert the pen into the pen holder and lock it into place. Specifically, the user can insert the pen through the insertion opening into the receiving space and, as soon as the locking resistance is reached, grasp the grip element, for example, with their index finger and / or middle finger and / or ring finger, and press it, for example with the ball of their hand or their thumb, against the pen, in particular against a rear side of the pen facing away from the writing tip, to lock the pen into the pen holder.

[0019] In other words, the grip element provides a force application point for the user's finger(s). This allows the user to lock the pen into the pen holder with one hand, even when a high locking force is required.

[0020] The core of the disclosure is therefore to provide an ergonomic, blindly grippable force application point on the pen holder in order to enable one-handed operation of the pen holder or a system comprising a pen and pen holder.

[0021] In one aspect, the grip element may extend substantially plate-shaped perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and, in a plan view oriented in the longitudinal direction, may have a sickle shape with at least a first radius on a radially outwardly arranged peripheral edge.

[0022] In other words, the grip element can be substantially plate- or disc-shaped. The plate-shaped portion forming the grip element can have a crescent shape in a plan view, i.e., a view in the longitudinal direction. The crescent shape can conform to an outer circumference of the base body wall. The crescent shape has a first radius, which is the outer radius, i.e., the radially outermost radius of the grip element.

[0023] The first radius can vary across the circumference of the pen holder, preferably uniformly or continuously. Alternatively, the first radius can be constant across the circumference of the pen holder.

[0024] The first radius may preferably be smaller than a second radius of the base body wall.

[0025] Preferably, the sickle shape can radially surround at least one quarter of an outer circumference of the base body.

[0026] Such a sickle shape is particularly ergonomic to grip and can be tailored to the geometry of the fingertips. The sickle shape also prevents the pen holder from snagging on the handle, and sharp corners from reducing the comfort of carrying and handling.

[0027] In a further aspect, a fastening clip may be formed on the base body wall in order to fix the pen holder to a pocket or belt of the user.

[0028] In other words, the fastening clip can be formed on the outer surface of the base body wall. The fastening clip can be designed as a spring element that has or exerts a spring force against the base body wall. In other words, the fastening clip is preferably pre-tensioned against the base body wall so that a trouser pocket edge, in particular a ruler pocket edge, or the belt can be clamped between the fastening clip and the base body wall, allowing the pen holder to be firmly attached to the trouser pocket or a belt.

[0029] Particularly preferably, first barbs or prongs can be formed on an inner side of the fastening clip facing the base body wall.

[0030] Furthermore, second barbs or prongs facing the clip can preferably be formed on the base body wall. The first barbs and the second barbs can be formed alternating in the longitudinal extension / longitudinal direction.

[0031] In a further aspect, the base body wall can form a round shape, in particular a circular shape, in a cross-section normal to the longitudinal extent of the pen holder, and the fastening clip can be formed in a first angular segment of the round shape, and the at least one grip element can be formed in a second angular segment of the round shape, different from the first angular segment.

[0032] In other words, the pen holder, at least in a first longitudinal section in which the fastening clip and the at least one gripping element are formed, can have a round cross-sectional shape, for example an oval cross-sectional geometry or a circular (annular) cross-sectional geometry. The cross-sectional shape of the base body wall can be broken down / divided into angular segments / angular arcs, starting from the central fiber of the pen holder. In the first angular segment, the fastening clip is fixed or formed on the base body wall. The at least one gripping element is formed in the second angular segment, which is different from / spaced apart from / angularly offset from the first angular segment.

[0033] In other words, the fastening clip and the at least one gripping element do not overlap in a plan view along the longitudinal direction of the pen holder. This means that, in a plan view, the fastening clip and the at least one gripping element are arranged next to each other / adjacent / separately on the base body.

[0034] By configuring the at least one grip element in this way relative to the fastening clip on the pen holder, it can be ensured that the pen holder can be worn as flat as possible on the user, and that the at least one grip element does not protrude excessively from the user, preventing the pen holder from becoming caught on the grip element and being pulled out of the pocket. In other words, it can be prevented that sections of the pen holder protrude excessively far from the user. Furthermore, ergonomics can be ensured, and quick and easy pulling in a movement that is natural and intuitive for the user can be ensured.

[0035] In a further aspect, a first fixation point / a first fixation location, at which / via which the handle element is fixed to the main body wall, and a second fixation point / a second fixation location, at which / via which the fastening clip is fixed to the main body wall, can be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction.

[0036] Preferably, the first fixation point and the second fixation point can be spaced apart by at least one finger width / finger height, in particular by 1 cm to 2.5 cm.

[0037] In other words, the grip element has the first fixation point, at which the grip element is fixed or formed on the base body wall. The fastening clip has the second fixation point, at which the fastening clip is fixed and formed on the base body wall.

[0038] Preferably, the at least one grip element, the fastening clip, and the base body wall or the base body are formed in one piece. A first distance in the longitudinal direction, i.e., the longitudinal direction of the pencil holder, is formed between the first fixation point and the second fixation point. The first distance is preferably the width of a finger. The width of a finger is understood to be the distance between a fingernail and the fingertip of a finger, in particular a craftsman's finger. Specifically, the width of a finger can be between approximately 1 cm and 2.5 cm.

[0039] Preferably, the at least one grip element is positioned closer to the insertion opening in the longitudinal direction than the fastening clip.

[0040] A fixation point or fixation location does not necessarily refer to a point-like connection or connection. The fixation point can also be a linear connection or a planar connection, whereby a center point of the linear connection or planar connection in the longitudinal direction is considered to determine the distance.

[0041] By spacing the handle element and the fastening clip in this way, the ergonomics of the pen holder can be further improved. Specifically, it ensures that there is sufficient space between the edge of the pocket and the handle element, allowing the tradesperson to easily reach into the space between the edge of the pocket, where the fastening clip rests when the pen holder is correctly positioned, and the handle element. This further improves one-handed operation.

[0042] In a further aspect, two handle elements can be formed on the base body, wherein the two handle elements can be arranged at an angle offset from one another in the plan view.

[0043] The two handle elements can be identical and / or symmetrical, in particular mirror-symmetrical, to each other.

[0044] Furthermore, the two grip elements can particularly preferably be designed symmetrically to a first plane of symmetry of the fastening clip on the outer wall.

[0045] In other words, two grip elements can extend radially outward from the base body wall. The two grip elements can be formed at the same position in the longitudinal direction.

[0046] The first plane of symmetry of the fastening clip can include a fastening clip center fiber and the pin holder center fiber. In other words, the first plane of symmetry can extend centrally through the base body and the fastening clip in the longitudinal direction. The two grip elements are preferably arranged and configured symmetrically, preferably mirror-symmetrically, to the plane of symmetry.

[0047] Particularly preferably, the two handle elements extend in a top view in an ear-like manner away from the base body.

[0048] Alternatively, the grip element can be designed as a circumferential flange, a partially circumferential flange, a funnel, as individual lugs or ribs distributed around the circumference of the pen holder, or the like.

[0049] By designing two grip elements on the pen holder, the pen can be inserted into the pen holder and locked into place like a syringe. In other words, when inserting the pen into the pen holder, the user's fingers can grip around or under the grip elements of the pen holder like the wings of a conventional (medical) syringe, and the pen can be pressed into the pen holder with the thumb or the ball of the hand, like a plunger on a medical syringe, and locked into place.

[0050] In a further aspect, each of the handle elements may have a second plane of symmetry to which the handle element may be symmetrical, and a first included angle between the first plane of symmetry and the second plane of symmetry may be less than or equal to 90°.

[0051] In other words, the grip element (itself, i.e., viewed in isolation) can be symmetrical in plan view. In particular, the grip element can be symmetrical to the second plane of symmetry. The second plane of symmetry preferably includes a grip element center fiber and the pin holder center fiber.

[0052] The first angle may be enclosed between the first plane of symmetry and the second plane of symmetry. The first angle may be 90° or less. Particularly preferably, the first angle may be exactly 90°.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment of two grip elements on the pen holder, a second included angle between the second planes of symmetry of the two grip elements can preferably be 180°.

[0054] In other words, the two handle elements can be formed diametrically opposite each other on the base body.

[0055] An angle of 90° or less between the at least one handle element and the fastening clip is particularly ergonomic and increases the accessibility of the handle elements for the user when the pen holder is fixed to the edge of the trouser pocket or ruler pocket with the fastening clip.

[0056] In a further aspect, an upper side of the grip element facing the insertion opening can be oriented normal to a central fiber of the pen holder and an underside of the grip element facing away from the insertion opening can have a curvature adapted to a fingertip.

[0057] In other words, the handle element, which is preferably substantially plate-shaped, can have the top side and the bottom side.

[0058] The top side is the side facing the insertion opening and is located at the top in a plan view. The bottom side is the side facing away from the insertion opening and is located at the bottom in a plan view.

[0059] The upper surface of the handle element can be essentially a flat surface. Specifically, the upper surface can be oriented perpendicular to the central fiber of the pen holder.

[0060] The underside of the handle element can be a curved surface. Specifically, the underside can be arched toward the top. In other words, the underside can be concave toward the top.

[0061] The curvature can preferably be tailored to the curvature of the fingertip. A curvature tailored to the fingertip is defined as a curvature that essentially corresponds to the curvature of a standard fingertip.

[0062] Preferably, the curvature of the underside can be constant over the entire length of the grip element. Alternatively, embodiments are conceivable in which the curvature of the underside varies over the entire length of the grip element, in particular over the radial extent of the grip element.

[0063] Such a design of the grip element ensures, on the one hand, a secure grip for the user's finger(s) when the pen is clicked into the pen holder and, on the other hand, provides a non-slip edge / pressing surface for releasing the locking mechanism.

[0064] In a further aspect, the grip element may form or include at least one bead on the underside, wherein the bead may preferably be formed on an outer peripheral edge of the grip element.

[0065] In other words, the underside can be formed with the bead protruding in the longitudinal direction, in particular circumferentially on a radially outer edge of the grip element. A bead is understood to mean a local, preferably round or rounded, in particular preferably elongated, rounded thickening on the underside of the grip element, wherein the thickening extends in a direction away from the insertion opening.

[0066] The bead may preferably be formed on a radially outer edge of the underside of the handle element.

[0067] The bead may preferably have a bead radius of 0.5 mm to 3 mm.

[0068] Such a bead on the handle element can prevent fingers from slipping off the handle element and increase operating safety for the user.

[0069] In a further aspect, the upper side of the handle element can have at least a first area of ​​at least half a square centimeter, preferably of at least one square centimeter, and the underside of the handle element can have a second area which is larger than the first area.

[0070] In other words, the handle element has the first surface on its top side, which extends over at least half a square centimeter, in particular perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pen holder. The underside of the handle element has the second surface. The second surface is larger than the first surface. The second surface is preferably curved.

[0071] Preferably, an area of ​​the second surface, projected in a plane normal to the longitudinal direction of the pen holder, may substantially correspond to the area of ​​the first surface.

[0072] Such a design of the first surface allows for a sufficiently large force application area to comfortably remove the pen from the pen holder without the risk of slipping. Since the grip element must be grasped behind when inserting the pen into the pen holder, it is advantageous if the second surface is larger than the first surface.

[0073] In a further aspect, the upper side and / or the lower side can be formed with a profiled structure, for example in the form of knobs, grooves, edges or the like.

[0074] In a further aspect, the base body can widen in a funnel shape towards the insertion opening and form an insertion section, wherein the grip element can be formed on the insertion section.

[0075] In other words, the first end may include or form a funnel-shaped insertion section. The insertion section may taper / extend conically from the insertion opening toward the receiving space.

[0076] The insertion section can optionally be formed by a preferably linear change in the thickness of the base body wall.

[0077] The at least one grip element can extend substantially radially outwardly from the insertion section.

[0078] Such an insertion section can further facilitate the insertion of the pin into the pin holder. This advantage can be achieved without negatively affecting the outer geometry of the pin holder, especially if the funnel-shaped insertion section is implemented by linearly varying the wall thickness along its length.

[0079] In a further aspect, the handle element and the base body can be formed as a single piece from plastic, preferably from polypropylene.

[0080] In other words, the grip element and / or the fastening clip can be formed monolithically on the base body. Preferably, the base body with the grip element and / or the fastening clip can be manufactured by injection molding.

[0081] In a further aspect, the grip element can be designed as a radially circumferential grip section, wherein the grip element can preferably be designed rotationally symmetrical to the central fiber of the pen holder.

[0082] It is explicitly not excluded that the basic body may be formed in several parts at other locations. Short description of the characters Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pen holder according to the revelation; Fig. 2 is a first side view of the pen holder according to the disclosure; Fig. 3 is a second side view of the pen holder according to the disclosure; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a first portion of a base body of the pen holder; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a second portion of the base body of the pen holder; Fig. 6 is a plan view of the pen holder; Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the pen holder; and Fig. 8 shows the pen holder according to the disclosure in an alternative embodiment. Description of the embodiments

[0083] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below on the basis of the accompanying figures

[0084] Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 show a pen holder 2 according to the disclosure for storing a pen, in particular a felt-tip pen or a paint marker or a deep hole marker or a carpenter's pencil.

[0085] The pen holder 2 includes a base body 4 extending in a longitudinal direction L. The base body 4 includes a first, substantially tubular section 6 and a second, conically tapered section 8. The first section 6 is formed in one piece. The first section 6 of the base body 4 has a substantially circular insertion opening 10 on a first end face. The insertion opening 10 is provided and configured to at least partially insert the pen into a receiving space 12.

[0086] On an outer surface 14 of the first section 6 of the base body 4, a fastening clip / holding clip 16 is provided and designed to fix the pen holder 2 to a belt, a (trouser or ruler) pocket or to another suitable object of a user of the pen holder 2.

[0087] Adjacent to the insertion opening 10, at a first end 38 of the base body 4, two ears 18 extend radially opposite one another from the outer surface 14 and away from the base body 4. Specifically, the two ears 18 extend away from a circumferential surface 40 of the base body wall 36.

[0088] The ears 18 are provided and designed to be gripped or pressed by the user as a gripping element to facilitate insertion or removal of the pen from the pen holder 2. The ears 18 are Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 in conjunction with Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 described in more detail later.

[0089] The second section 8 of the base body 4 has tubular segment-shaped recesses 20, which are provided and designed to reduce rotation of the pen holder 2, for example, within the user's pocket. Furthermore, the recesses 20 function as gripping recesses that can be grasped during two-handed operation.

[0090] A pen cap receptacle 22 in the form of a shoulder is formed on a second end face of the second section 8 of the base body 4. A pen cap of the pen can be placed and snapped onto the pen cap receptacle 22, so that the pen cap is safely stored and organized when the pen holder 2 is in use.

[0091] The retaining clip 16 is formed integrally with the first section 6 of the base body 4. First barbs 24 are formed on the retaining clip 16 on a side facing the first section 6. Second barbs 26 are formed on the base body 4, alternating opposite the first barbs 24 in the longitudinal direction L. The first barbs 24 and the second barbs 26 securely fix the pen holder 2 via the fastening clip 16 and prevent the pen holder 2 from slipping or falling out, for example, from a user's pocket.

[0092] The first section 6 and the second section 8 are connected / coupled to one another in a connecting region 30. The connecting region 30 can be designed as a force-fitting and / or form-fitting connection between the first section 6 and the second section 8, wherein the second section 8 is partially inserted into the first section 6. In other words, the first section 6 and the second section 8 can be glued, pressed, shrunk, welded, or similarly bonded to one another. For this purpose, the second section 8 is formed with a reduced outer diameter in the connecting region 30, so that an outer contour of the pin holder 2 is essentially stepless in the connecting region 30. Of course, the first section 6 can also be partially inserted into the second section 8, or the first section 6 and the second section 8 can be connected to one another at contacting end faces.A one-piece design of the base body is also conceivable.

[0093] Furthermore, embodiments are conceivable in which the connecting region 30 is designed as a reversibly connected connecting region 30, so that it can be connected and disconnected by the user. For this purpose, the connecting region 30 can preferably be designed with a bayonet lock.

[0094] Fig. 4 shows the first section 6 in a disassembled state. Fig. 5 shows the second section 8 in a disassembled state. To assemble the pen holder 2, the first section 6 and the second section 8 are pushed into one another in the connecting region 30. Specifically, the first section 6 is pushed onto the second section 8 in the longitudinal direction L, so that the first section 6 and the second section 8 overlap in the connecting region 30. Optionally, an adhesive can be applied to the connecting region 30. Furthermore, a sealing element (not shown) can optionally be introduced into the first section 6 or the second section 8 before assembly.

[0095] The ears 18 of the pen holder 2 are explained in more detail below using the figures. The ear 18 forms a handle element of the pen holder 2.

[0096] In the embodiment shown here, two ears 18 are formed on the base body 4. Embodiments are also conceivable in which more than two ears 18 or only one ear 18 are formed on the base body 4.

[0097] The ears 18 are formed at or near an end of the base body 4, which contains the insertion opening 10. In other words, the ears 18 are formed in the immediate vicinity of the insertion opening 10. The ears 18 extend essentially perpendicular to the central fiber M of the pin holder 2 away from the base body 4. The ears 18 essentially have a plate-shaped geometry with an upper side 32 and a lower side 34. The upper side 32 is oriented toward the insertion opening 10.

[0098] The upper surface 32 of the ear 18 is a flat surface oriented perpendicular to the central fiber M. The upper surface 32 functions as a force application point / counterpressure point, against which the user can press down with a finger in order to exert a force on the pen to release the pen from the pen holder 2.

[0099] The underside 34 of the ear 18 is a curved surface that curves / arches concavely toward the top side 32. The curvature 46 of the underside 34 is adapted to the curvature of a fingertip of an average finger or a craftsman's finger. The curvature 46 of the underside 34 can increase the force application surface. This is particularly advantageous on the underside 34, since here the finger must grip under the ear 18. This increases the risk of slipping, particularly with dirty, especially oily hands / fingers of the user, which can be reduced by the enlarged surface of the underside 34. Furthermore, the ergonomic adaptation of the curvature of the underside 34 to the curvature 46 of the finger can further improve the fit of the finger on the underside 34 of the ear 18.

[0100] On the underside 34 a bead 48 is formed, which in particular in Fig. 4. The bead 48 is an elongated, rounded thickening that protrudes from the underside 34 in the longitudinal direction L and is formed along a peripheral edge 44 arranged radially on the outside of the ear. The bead 48 functions as an additional anti-slip geometry.

[0101] A first fixation point 28 of the ear 18 on the base body 4, i.e., a point / line / surface to which the ear 18 is fixed to the base body 4, is spaced apart in the longitudinal direction L by the distance D from a second fixation point 29 of the fastening clip 16 on the base body 4, i.e., a point / line / surface to which the fastening clip 16 is fixed to the base body 4. The distance D is adjusted to a finger width / finger height. In other words, the distance D is at least a finger width / finger height.

[0102] An insertion section 50 in the form of a funnel geometry tapering towards the receiving space 12 is formed around the insertion opening 10 in the first section 6 or in the base body wall 36.

[0103] The ears 18 have, in plan view, i.e. in a view in the direction of the longitudinal direction L, essentially a sickle shape (see e.g. Fig. 6). In other words, the ears 18 fit snugly against the outer circumference of the base body 4 with a radius and have a substantially uniform first radius 42 on the radially outer peripheral edge 44 of the ear 18.

[0104] The fastening clip 16 itself is designed symmetrically to a first plane of symmetry S1 in plan view. The ear 18 itself is designed symmetrically to a second plane of symmetry S2 in plan view. A first angle W1 is enclosed between the first plane of symmetry S1 and the second plane of symmetry S2. The first angle W1 is preferably 90°. Embodiments are also conceivable in which the first angle W1 is less than 90°. By designing the first angle W1 in this way, the ears 18 are positioned for particularly ergonomic accessibility when the pen holder 2 is attached to the user's trousers.

[0105] In a top view, the fastening clip 16 is arranged in a first angular segment W2. Furthermore, the ears 18 are arranged in a second angular segment W3 in a top view. The first angular segment W2 and the second angular segment W3 are different from each other. Specifically, the first angular segment W2 and the second angular segment W3 do not overlap in a top view.

[0106] Fig. Figure 8 shows the pen holder 2 in an alternative embodiment. The following only discusses differences from the previously described embodiment.

[0107] The pen holder 2 of the alternative embodiment includes, instead of the ears 18, a circumferential grip section 52, which is rotationally symmetrical to the central fiber M of the pen holder 2. The circumferential grip section 52 essentially has a funnel shape, which widens radially in a substantially conical manner towards the insertion opening 10. As an alternative to the illustrated funnel-shaped geometry of the grip section 52, a flange-shaped geometry or any other geometry extending at least partially radially away from the base body 4 is also conceivable. For example, the flange can be designed as a flange that is rectangular in plan view, in particular as a flange that is square in plan view. It should be noted that the fastening clip 16, which is spaced apart from the circumferential grip section 52, Fig. 8 is not visible since it is located on the opposite side of the lateral surface 14 of the pin holder 2. List of reference symbols 2 pen holders 4 basic bodies 6 first section 8 second section 10 Insertion opening 12 Recording room 14 Shell surface 16 fastening clip 18 Ear 20 return 22 pen cap holder 24 first barb 26 second barb 28 first fixation point 29 second fixation point 30 connection area 32 top 34 Bottom 36 main body wall 38 first end 40 circumferential area 42 first radius 44 peripheral edge 46 Curvature 48 bulge 50 insertion section 52 circumferential handle section M medium fiber L longitudinal direction D Distance S1 first plane of symmetry S2 second plane of symmetry W1 first angle W2 first angle segment W3 second angle segment QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 695 06 392 T2

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Claims

[1] Pen holder (2) for storing a pen or marker, in particular a felt-tip pen or paint marker, with a base body (4), preferably in the form of a sleeve, which extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and defines a receiving space (12) for at least partially receiving the pin and has a base body wall (36), wherein the base body (4) has at a first end (38) of the longitudinal direction (L) an insertion opening (10) in the base body wall (36) for introducing the pin into the receiving space (12), characterized by in that the base body (4) has at least one grip element (18; 52) which extends at or near the first end (38), at least in sections, substantially radially outwards away from the base body wall (36), preferably away from a, in particular outer, circumferential surface (40) of the base body wall (36). [2] Pen holder (2) according to claim 1, characterized bythat an upper side (32) of the grip element (18) facing the insertion opening (10) is oriented normal to a central fiber (M) of the pen holder (2) and an underside (34) of the grip element (18) facing away from the insertion opening (10) has a curvature (46) adapted to a fingertip. [3] Pen holder (2) according to claim 2, characterized by that the grip element (18) forms at least one bead on the underside (34), wherein the bead (48) is preferably formed on an outer peripheral edge (44) of the grip element (18). [4] Pen holder (2) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by that the upper side (32) of the handle element (18) has at least a first area, preferably of at least half a square centimeter, particularly preferably of at least one square centimeter, and the underside (34) of the handle element (18) has a second area which is larger than the first area. [5] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the base body (4) widens in a funnel shape towards the insertion opening and forms an insertion section, wherein the grip element (18) is formed on the insertion section (50). [6] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that a fastening clip (16) on the base body wall (36) is designed to fix the pen holder (2) to a user's pocket. [7] Pen holder (2) according to claim 6, characterized by in that a first fixation point (28), at which the grip element (18; 52) is fixed to the base body wall (36), and a second fixation point (29), at which the fastening clip (16) is fixed to the base body wall (36), are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction (L) by a distance (D). [8] Pen holder according to claim 7, characterized bythat the distance (D) is at least one finger width, wherein a finger width is in particular 1 cm to 2.5 cm. [9] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized by that the base body wall (36) forms a round shape, in particular a circular shape, in a cross-section normal to the longitudinal direction (L) of the pen holder (2) and the fastening clip (16) is formed in a first angular segment (W2) of the round shape and the grip element (18) is formed in a second angular segment (W3) of the round shape, different from the first angular segment (W2). [10] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the grip element (18) extends substantially in a plate-like manner normal to the longitudinal direction and, in a plan view oriented in the longitudinal direction (L), has a sickle shape with at least a first radius (42) on a radially outwardly arranged peripheral edge (44). [11] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by that two grip elements (18) are formed on the base body (4), wherein the two grip elements (18) are formed on the base body (4) at an angle to one another in plan view. [12] Pen holder (2) according to claim 11, characterized by that the two handle elements (18) are identical and / or mirror-symmetrical to one another. [13] Pen holder (2) according to claim 11 or 12 in conjunction with one of claims 6 to 9, characterized by that the two grip elements are formed symmetrically to a first plane of symmetry (S1) of the fastening clip (16) on the base body wall (36). [14] Pen holder (2) according to claim 13, characterized bythat each of the grip elements (18) has a second plane of symmetry (S2) to which the grip element (18) is symmetrical and a first included angle (W1) between the first plane of symmetry (S1) and the second plane of symmetry (S2) is less than or equal to 90°. [15] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the grip element (52) is designed as a radially circumferential grip section, wherein the grip element is preferably designed rotationally symmetrical to the central fiber of the pen holder (2). [16] Pen holder (2) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by that the handle element (18) and the base body (4) are formed as a single piece from plastic, preferably from polypropylene.

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