pen case

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 marking and sketching, as well as for taking notes. It is particularly important that the pencil is easily accessible and can be operated with one hand, ensuring access even when the user's other hand is occupied with a tool.

[0003] Additionally, the pen should be housed / fixed in such a way that loss / misplacement of the pen can be avoided, as pens lying around are easily lost, especially in construction site use.

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

[0005] EP 2 835 271 A2 relates to a pencil holder device for receiving a pencil, in particular a carpenter's pencil. The pencil holder has a receiving area for the pencil and at least one retaining tongue that holds the pencil by clamping action. The retaining tongue is funnel-shaped at its free end to facilitate insertion of the pencil. The pencil holder may also include a clip for attachment to, for example, work trousers and a pencil sharpener with a blade guard.

[0006] German patent DE 20 2015 100 395 U1 describes a pen holder for storing a pen, consisting of a hollow, sleeve-like base with an interior space for partially holding the pen. Inside is a separate, flexible clamping element that holds the pen by clamping action. The pen holder may have a bracket for attaching it to, for example, a bag, and the insertion opening may be funnel-shaped to facilitate insertion of the pen.

[0007] US Patent 1,921,270A describes a pocket case for fountain pens. This case is designed to prevent ink from leaking and staining clothing. It is designed to be easily slipped into a pocket.

[0008] Conventional pen holders have the disadvantage that the user must look towards the holder to securely insert and lock the pen. Furthermore, the pen can easily fall out, especially if the user bends far forward on a construction site.

[0009] To overcome this disadvantage, locking mechanisms were developed that secure the pen in the pen holder. These locking mechanisms reduce the risk of losing the pen from the pen holder.

[0010] However, a disadvantage of such locking mechanisms is that, especially in the case of pins and pin holders for construction site use, they must have a high preload force to ensure that the pin is reliably held in the pin holder.

[0011] Such a high preload has the disadvantage that the pen holder must be held by the user to remove the pen, as it could otherwise detach from the user's trousers. Furthermore, the pen holder must be held to overcome the preload when inserting the pen, since a trouser pocket waistband cannot reliably withstand the necessary insertion force required to overcome the preload and thus lock the pen into place. Therefore, the pen holder is only partially operable with one hand, and user comfort is significantly reduced. Brief description of the Revelation

[0012] The purpose of this disclosure is therefore to provide a pen holder that eliminates or at least reduces the disadvantages of the prior art. Specifically, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a pen holder that, on the one hand, reliably and securely fixes the pen even during construction site use, and on the other hand, ensures easy one-handed operation.

[0013] This problem is solved by a pen holder according to independent claim 1. Advantageous further developments are part of the dependent claims and / or described below.

[0014] 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, comprising a base body, preferably sleeve-shaped, which extends in a longitudinal direction and defines a receiving space for at least partial reception of the pen, and which has a base body wall. The base body has an insertion opening in the base body wall at a first end along its longitudinal direction or extension to insert the pen into the receiving space. The base body has at least one grip element that extends outwards from the base body wall, at least partially, in a substantially radial, planar, or plate-like form at or near the first end.

[0015] InIn other words, the problem is solved by the pin holder, which is designed and configured to reversibly receive at least one pin. The pin holder has a base body that extends longitudinally, preferably at least partially cylindrically. Alternatively or additionally, the base body can be partially conical and / or frustoconical. The pin holder preferably has a (much) greater extent in the longitudinal direction than in a lateral / radial direction oriented perpendicular 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 tube geometry closed at one end with a relatively thin base body wall. The base body or the base body wall defines the receiving space of the pin holder.

[0016] The receiving chamber is accessible through the insertion opening and connected to the environment surrounding the pen holder. The insertion opening is formed longitudinally at one end of the pen holder. In particular, the insertion opening can be formed on an end face of the base body or substantially form the end face. The insertion opening is the opening through which the pen can be inserted, at least partially, into the receiving chamber. Preferably, the insertion opening is the only opening that connects the receiving chamber to the environment surrounding the pen holder.

[0017] The main body has at least one handle element. The handle element is designed and shaped to be gripped by the user. Specifically, the handle element is designed and shaped to be gripped by one of the user's fingers (per handle element).

[0018] The at least one grip element is formed at the first end, i.e., adjacent to / near the insertion opening. The at least one grip element has a radially outward extension away from the base body wall, preferably in a substantially planar or plate-like form. In other words, the at least one grip element preferably extends perpendicular to a central fiber of the base body of the pen holder.

[0019] By forming 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 the thumb of the same hand to overcome the locking force with which the pen is held in the pen holder.

[0020] In other words, the grip element provides a point of leverage for the user's finger. This allows the user to pull the pen out of the holder with one hand, even if the pen is firmly locked in place.

[0021] Furthermore, the inclusion of at least one grip element on the pen holder allows the user to easily insert and lock the pen into the holder. Specifically, the user can insert the pen through the insertion opening into the holder and, once the locking mechanism is engaged, grasp the grip element from behind with their index, middle, and / or ring finger and press against the pen, particularly against the back of the pen facing away from the writing tip, using the palm of their hand or their thumb to lock the pen into the holder.

[0022] In other words, the grip element provides a point of leverage 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.

[0023] The core of the revelation is therefore to provide an ergonomic, easily graspable point of force application on the pen holder in order to enable one-handed operation of the pen holder or a system consisting of a pen and pen holder.

[0024] In one aspect, the handle element can essentially extend in a plate-like shape normal to the longitudinal direction and, in a longitudinally oriented top view, have a crescent shape with at least a first radius on a radially outer circumferential edge.

[0025] In other words, the handle element can be essentially plate- or disc-shaped. The plate-shaped section forming the handle element can have a crescent shape when viewed from above, i.e., from the longitudinal direction. This crescent shape can conform to the outer circumference of the base body wall. The first radius of the crescent shape is the outer radius, i.e., the radially outermost radius of the handle element.

[0026] The first radius can change around the circumference of the pen holder, preferably uniformly or continuously. Alternatively, the first radius can remain constant around the circumference of the pen holder.

[0027] The first radius can preferably be smaller than a second radius of the base body wall.

[0028] Preferably, the crescent shape can radially surround at least a quarter of the outer circumference of the base body.

[0029] This type of crescent shape is particularly ergonomic to grip and can be specifically tailored to the geometry of the fingertips. Furthermore, the crescent shape prevents the pen holder from snagging on the handle or from sharp corners reducing the pen holder's comfort and ease of use.

[0030] In Another aspect is that a fastening clip can be formed on the base wall to fix the pen holder to a pocket or belt of the user.

[0031] In 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 exerts a spring force against the base body wall. InIn 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, so that the pen holder can be firmly attached to the trouser pocket or a belt.

[0032] It is particularly desirable for the first barbs or teeth to be formed on an inner side of the fastening clip facing the base body wall.

[0033] Furthermore, second barbs or teeth facing the clip may preferably be formed on the base body wall. The first and second barbs may be arranged alternately in their longitudinal extent / direction.

[0034] InIn another 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 handle element can be formed in a second angular segment of the round shape, different from the first angular segment.

[0035] In In other words, the pen holder, at least in its first longitudinal section where the fastening clip and at least one grip 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 divided / subdivided into angular segments / arcs, starting from the central fiber of the pen holder. InThe first angled segment has a mounting clip that is fixed or formed on the base body wall. In The second angle segment, which is different from / spaced apart from / angled away from the first angle segment, has at least one handle element formed.

[0036] In In other words, the fastening clip and at least one handle element do not overlap in a top view along the longitudinal direction of the pen holder. This means that, in a top view, the fastening clip and at least one handle element are positioned next to / adjacent to / separately on the base body.

[0037] By designing at least one grip element in this way relative to the attachment clip on the pen holder, it can be ensured that the pen holder lies as flat as possible against the user's body and that at least one grip element does not protrude excessively, thus preventing the pen holder from snagging on the grip element and being pulled out of the pocket. In other words, it prevents sections of the pen holder from extending excessively far from the user. Furthermore, this ensures ergonomics and allows for quick and easy drawing in a natural and intuitive movement for the user.

[0038] InIn another aspect, a first fixation point / fixation location, at / over which the handle element is fixed to the base body wall, and a second fixation point / fixation location, at / over which the fastening clip is fixed to the base body wall, can be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction.

[0039] 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.

[0040] In In other words, the handle element has the first fixation point, where it is attached to or formed on the base body wall. The fastening clip has the second fixation point, where it is attached to and formed on the base body wall.

[0041] Preferably, at least one handle element, the fastening clip, and the base body wall or the base body itself are formed in one piece. A first gap is formed between the first and second fixing points in the longitudinal direction, i.e., the direction of the pen holder's length. This first gap is preferably the width of a finger. The width of a finger is understood to be the distance between a fingernail and the tip of a finger, particularly a craftsman's finger. Specifically, the width of a finger can be between approximately 1 cm and 2.5 cm.

[0042] Preferably, at least one handle element is positioned closer to the insertion opening in the longitudinal direction than the fastening clip.

[0043] The term "fixation point" or "fixation location" does not necessarily refer to a point-like connection or link. The fixation point can also be a linear or planar connection, whereby the distance is determined by considering the midpoint of the linear or planar connection in the longitudinal direction.

[0044] This spacing between the handle and the mounting clip further enhances the ergonomics of the pen holder. Specifically, it ensures sufficient space between the edge of the trouser pocket and the handle, allowing the user to easily grasp the area between the pocket edge (where the mounting clip rests when the pen holder is correctly positioned) and the handle. This further improves one-handed operation.

[0045] In another aspect, two handle elements can be formed on the base body, whereby the two handle elements can be arranged at an angle to each other in the top view.

[0046] The two handle elements can be identical and / or symmetrical, in particular mirror-symmetrical, to each other.

[0047] Furthermore, the two handle elements can preferably be designed symmetrically to a first plane of symmetry of the fastening clip on the outer wall.

[0048] In other words, two handle elements can extend radially outwards from the base body wall. The two handle elements can be positioned in the same longitudinal direction.

[0049] The first plane of symmetry of the fastening clip can include a fastening clip center fiber and the pen quiver center fiber. InIn other words, the first plane of symmetry can extend centrally through the base body and the fastening clip in the longitudinal direction. The two handle elements are preferably arranged and designed symmetrically, preferably mirror-symmetrically, with respect to the plane of symmetry.

[0050] The two handle elements are particularly preferably positioned to extend away from the main body in a way that resembles ears when viewed from above.

[0051] Alternatively, the handle element can be designed as a circumferential flange, a partially circumferential flange, a funnel, as individual prongs or ribs distributed around the circumference of the pen holder, or similar features.

[0052] The pen holder features two grip elements, allowing the pen to be inserted and locked into place, similar to a syringe. In other words, when inserting the pen, the user's fingers can grasp the grip elements like the wings of a conventional (medical) syringe, and the pen can then be pressed into the holder and locked into place with the thumb or the palm of the hand, just like the plunger of a medical syringe.

[0053] In In another aspect, each of the handle elements can have a second plane of symmetry, to which the handle element can be symmetrically designed, and a first included angle between the first plane of symmetry and the second plane of symmetry can be less than or equal to 90°.

[0054] InIn other words, the handle element (itself, i.e., considered in isolation) can be symmetrical in plan view. In particular, the handle element can be symmetrical about the second plane of symmetry. The second plane of symmetry preferably includes a central fiber of the handle element and the central fiber of the pen holder.

[0055] The first angle can be enclosed between the first and second planes of symmetry. The first angle can be 90° or less. Most preferably, the first angle can be exactly 90°.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment of two handle elements on the pen holder, a second enclosed angle between the second planes of symmetry of the two handle elements may preferably be 180°.

[0057] In other words, the two handle elements can be diametrically opposed on the base body.

[0058] An angle of 90° or less between at least one grip element and the fastening clip is particularly ergonomic and increases the accessibility of the grip elements for the user when the pen holder is fixed to the edge of the trouser pocket or ruler pocket with the fastening clip.

[0059] In another aspect, the upper side of the handle element facing the insertion opening can be oriented perpendicular to a central fiber of the pen holder, and the underside of the handle element facing away from the insertion opening can have a curvature adapted to a fingertip.

[0060] In other words, the handle element, which is preferably essentially plate-shaped, can have a top and a bottom.

[0061] The top side is the side facing the insertion opening and is located at the top in a top view. The bottom side is the side facing away from the insertion opening and is located at the bottom in a top view.

[0062] The top surface of the grip element can essentially be a flat surface. Specifically, the top surface can be oriented perpendicular to the central fiber of the pencil holder.

[0063] The underside of the handle can be a curved surface. Specifically, the underside can be convex towards the top. In other words, the underside can be concave towards the top.

[0064] The curvature can be preferably adapted to the curvature of the fingertip. A curvature adapted to the fingertip is understood to be a curvature that essentially corresponds to the curvature of a normal fingertip.

[0065] Preferably, the curvature of the underside can be constant over the entire length of the handle element. Alternatively, embodiments are conceivable in which the curvature of the underside changes over the length of the handle element, in particular over the radial length of the handle element.

[0066] 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 locked into the pen holder, and on the other hand, a non-slip edge / pressing surface is provided for releasing the locking mechanism.

[0067] In another aspect, the handle element can form or include at least one ridge on the underside, the ridge preferably being formed on an outer circumferential edge of the handle element.

[0068] In other words, the underside can be formed with a longitudinally projecting ridge, particularly around a radially outer edge of the handle element. A ridge is understood to be a local, preferably round or rounded, and especially preferably elongated, rounded thickening on the underside of the handle element, the thickening extending in a direction away from the insertion opening.

[0069] The ridge can preferably be formed on a radially outer edge of the underside of the handle element.

[0070] The bead can preferably have a bead radius of 0.5 mm to 3 mm.

[0071] Such a ridge on the handle element prevents the fingers from slipping off the handle element and increases user safety.

[0072] In another aspect, the top of the handle element can have at least a first surface of at least half a square centimeter, preferably of at least one square centimeter, and the bottom of the handle element can have a second surface which is larger than the first surface.

[0073] In other words, the handle element has a first surface on its upper side, which extends over at least half a square centimeter, particularly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the pen holder. The underside of the handle element has a second surface. The second surface is larger than the first surface. Preferably, the second surface is curved.

[0074] Preferably, the area of ​​the second surface, projected in a plane normal to the longitudinal direction of the pen holder, can essentially correspond to the area of ​​the first surface.

[0075] This 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 handle must be gripped from behind when inserting the pen into the holder, it is advantageous for the second surface to be larger than the first.

[0076] In another aspect, the top and / or bottom can be designed with a profiled structure, for example in the form of bumps, grooves, edges or the like.

[0077] In another aspect, the base body can widen in a funnel shape towards the insertion opening and form an insertion section, whereby the handle element can be formed on the insertion section.

[0078] InIn other words, the first end can include or form a funnel-shaped insertion section. This insertion section can taper / extend conically from the insertion opening towards the receiving chamber.

[0079] The insertion section can optionally be formed by a preferably linear change in the wall thickness of the base body wall.

[0080] At least one grip element can extend essentially radially outwards from the insertion section.

[0081] Such an insertion section can further facilitate the insertion of the pin into the pin holder. In particular, if the funnel-shaped insertion section is implemented through a linear change in wall thickness along its length, this advantage can be achieved without negatively affecting the external geometry of the pin holder.

[0082] InIn another aspect, the handle element and the base body can be made from a single piece of plastic, preferably polypropylene.

[0083] In In other words, the handle element and / or the fastening clip can be monolithically formed on the base body. Preferably, the base body with the handle element and / or the fastening clip can be manufactured by injection molding.

[0084] In In another aspect, the handle element can be designed as a radially circumferential handle section, whereby the handle element can preferably be rotationally symmetrical to the central fiber of the pen holder.

[0085] In Another aspect is that the basic body of the pen holder can be designed with one or more ribbed sections.

[0086] The ribbed section consists of one or more elements, preferably bead-shaped, projecting radially from the base body wall.

[0087] The ribbed sections are designed and engineered to improve the grip or contact of the user's finger with the pen holder and to prevent the fingers from slipping.

[0088] Preferably, at least one ribbed section can be in line with the handle element in the top view in the longitudinal direction.

[0089] In Another aspect is that at least one ribbed section may be formed on a side of the handle element facing away from the insertion opening.

[0090] It is explicitly not ruled out that the basic body may be formed in multiple parts elsewhere. Brief description of the characters

[0091] Fig. 1 is a perspective representation of a revelation-based pencil case; Fig. 2is a first side view of the revelatory pen case; Fig. 3 is a second side view of the revelatory pen case; Fig. 4 is a perspective representation of the first section of a basic body of the pencil case; Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a second section of the basic body of the pencil case; Fig. 6 is a top view of the pen holder; Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the pen holder; Fig. 8 shows the pen holder according to the disclosure in an alternative embodiment; and Fig. 9 shows the pen holder according to the disclosure in a second alternative embodiment. Description of the exemplary implementations

[0092] The following are examples of embodiments of the present disclosure based on the accompanying figures.

[0093] Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3show 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.

[0094] The pen holder 2 comprises a base body 4, which extends in a longitudinal direction L. The base body 4 includes a first, essentially 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 an essentially circular insertion opening 10 on a first end face. The insertion opening 10 is designed and configured to at least partially insert the pen into a receiving chamber 12.

[0095] A fastening clip / retaining clip 16 is provided and designed on an outer surface 14 of the first section 6 of the base body 4 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.

[0096] Adjacent to the insertion opening 10, at a first end 38 of the base body 4, two ears 18 extend radially away from the base body 4, starting from the lateral surface 14 and opposite each other. Specifically, the two ears 18 extend away from a circumferential surface 40 of the base body wall 36.

[0097] The ears 18 are designed and shaped to be grasped or pressed by the user as a gripping element to facilitate inserting or withdrawing the pen from the pen holder 2. The ears 18 are distinguished by the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 combined with Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 Described in more detail later.

[0098] The second section 8 of the base body 4 has tubular segment-shaped recesses 20, which are designed and configured to reduce rotation of the pen holder 2, for example, within the user's pocket. Furthermore, the recesses 20 function as gripping recesses into which a hand can be inserted for two-handed operation.

[0099] 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 can be attached to the pen cap receptacle 22 and snapped into place, so that the pen cap is securely stored and tidied up when the pen holder 2 is in use.

[0100] The retaining clip 16 is formed integrally with the first section 6 of the base body 4. On the retaining clip 16, first barbs 24 are formed on a side facing the first section 6. InAlternating along the longitudinal direction L opposite the first barbs 24, second barbs 26 are formed on the base body 4. 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 of, for example, a user's pocket.

[0101] The first section 6 and the second section 8 are connected / coupled to each other in a connection area 30. The connection area 30 can be designed as a force-fit and / or form-fit connection between the first section 6 and the second section 8, with the second section 8 being partially inserted into the first section 6. In other words, the first section 6 and the second section 8 can be bonded, pressed, shrunk-fit, welded, or similarly joined. For this purpose, the second section 8 in the connection area 30 has a reduced outer diameter, so that the outer contour of the pin holder 2 in the connection area 30 is essentially stepless. 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 each other at contacting end faces.A one-piece construction of the basic body is also conceivable.

[0102] Furthermore, embodiments are conceivable in which the connection area 30 is designed as a reversibly connected connection area 30, so that it can be connected and disconnected by the user. Preferably, the connection area 30 can be designed with a bayonet fitting for this purpose.

[0103] Fig. 4 shows the first section 6 in a disassembled state. Fig. 5Figure 1 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 slid into one another in the connection area 30. Specifically, the first section 6 is slid onto the second section 8 in the longitudinal direction L, so that the first section 6 and the second section 8 overlap completely in the connection area 30. Optionally, an adhesive can be applied in the connection area 30. Furthermore, optionally, a sealing element (not shown) can be inserted into the first section 6 or the second section 8 before assembly.

[0104] The following section provides a more detailed explanation of the ears 18 of the pencil holder 2, using the figures as a guide. Ear 18 forms a handle element of the pencil holder 2.

[0105] 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 is formed on the base body 4.

[0106] The ears 18 are formed at or near one 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 pen holder 2 away from the base body 4. The ears 18 have essentially a plate-like geometry with a top surface 32 and a bottom surface 34. The top surface 32 is oriented towards the insertion opening 10.

[0107] 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 point of force application / counter-pressure point against which the user can apply pressure with a finger to exert a force on the pen to release it from the pen holder 2.

[0108] The underside 34 of the ear 18 is a curved surface that curves / curves concavely towards the upper side 32. The curvature 46 of the underside 34 is adapted to the curvature of the fingertip of an average finger or a craftsman's finger. The curvature 46 of the underside 34 increases the surface area for force application. This is particularly advantageous on the underside 34, as the finger must grip the underside of the ear 18 here. Especially with dirty, particularly oily, hands / fingers, the risk of slippage is increased, which can be reduced by the larger surface area of ​​the underside 34. Furthermore, the ergonomic adaptation of the curvature of the underside 34 to the curvature 46 of the finger further improves the finger's grip on the underside 34 of the ear 18.

[0109] A bead 48 is formed on the underside 34, which is particularly evident in Fig. 4The bead 48 is an elongated, rounded thickening that projects longitudinally L from the underside 34 and is formed along a circumferential edge 44 arranged radially outside the ear. The bead 48 functions as an additional anti-slip geometry.

[0110] A first fixation point 28 of the ear 18 on the base body 4, i.e., a point / line / surface at which the ear 18 is fixed to the base body 4, is spaced from a second fixation point 29 of the fastening clip 16 on the base body 4, i.e., a point / line / surface at which the fastening clip 16 is fixed to the base body 4, in the longitudinal direction L by a distance D. The distance D is aligned with one finger width / finger height. In In other words, the distance D is at least one finger width / finger height.

[0111] A concentric insertion section 50 in the form of a funnel geometry tapering towards the receiving chamber 12 is formed in the first section 6 or in the base body wall 36.

[0112] The ears 18 have in the top view, i.e. in a view in the longitudinal direction L, essentially a crescent shape (see e.g. Fig. 6 ). In 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 at the radially outer circumferential edge 44 of the ear 18.

[0113] The fastening clip 16 itself is symmetrical about a first plane of symmetry S1 in top view. The ear 18 is also symmetrical about a second plane of symmetry S2 in top 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 in which the first angle W1 is less than 90° are also conceivable. This configuration of the first angle W1 ensures that the ears 18 are positioned for particularly ergonomic access when the pen holder 2 is attached to the user's trousers.

[0114] InIn the 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 the 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.

[0115] Fig. 8 Figure 2 shows the pen holder in an alternative embodiment. The following discussion focuses solely on the differences from the embodiment described so far.

[0116] The pen holder 2 of the alternative embodiment includes, instead of the ears 18, a circumferential handle section 52, which is rotationally symmetrical to the central fiber M of the pen holder 2. The circumferential handle section 52 is essentially funnel-shaped, widening radially in a substantially conical manner towards the insertion opening 10. As an alternative to the funnel-shaped geometry of the handle section 52 shown, 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 rectangular flange in plan view, and in particular as a square flange in plan view. It should be noted that the fastening clip 16, which is spaced apart from the circumferential handle section 52, is located in Fig. 8 is not visible, as it is located on the opposite side of the lateral surface 14 of the pen holder 2.

[0117] Fig. 9 Figure 2 shows the pen holder 2 in a second alternative embodiment. The following discussion focuses solely on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0118] The pen holder 2 of the second alternative embodiment includes, in the longitudinal direction L, ribbed sections 54 in front of the ears 18. In a top view, the ribbed sections are positioned in the longitudinal direction L essentially in alignment with the ears 18. The ribbed sections are sections projecting radially from the base body wall 36 and are formed with ribbing perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L. The ribbed sections 54 prevent the user's fingers from slipping and improve contact between the finger and the pen holder 2. Furthermore, the pen holder 2 of the second alternative embodiment includes a labeling field 56. The labeling field 56 is a radial recess in the base body wall 36, which extends over a section in the longitudinal direction L.The marking field 56 is designed and configured to receive a label, an RFID tag, an advertising slogan, or the like. Of course, the marking field 56 can also be a radially projecting elevation in the base body wall 36. Alternatively, the marking field 56 can also be designed as a frame.

[0119] It should be noted that the first alternative embodiment can of course also be designed with at least one ribbed section 54 and / or with a lettering field 56. Reference symbol list

[0120] 2 Pen holder 4 Base body 6 First section 8 Second section 10 Insertion opening 12 Receptacle 14 Sheath surface 16 Mounting clip 18 Ear 20 Recess 22 Pen cap receptacle 24 First barb 26 Second barb 28 First fixation point 29 Second fixation point 30 Connection area 32 Top 34 Bottom 36 Base body wall 38 First end 40 Circumferential surface 42 First radius 44 Circumferential edge 46 Curvature 48 Bead 50 Insertion section 52 Circumferential grip section 54 Ribbed section M Central 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

Claims

1. A pencil holder (2) for storing a pencil or marker, in particular a felt pencil or lacquer marker, with a preferably sleeve-shaped base body (4) which extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and delimits a receiving space (12) for at least partially receiving the pencil 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 pencil into the receiving space (12), characterized 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 in a planar or plate-shaped manner outward away from the base body wall (36), preferably away from an, in particular outer, circumferential surface (40) of the base body wall (36).

2. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 1, characterized in that an upper side (32), facing the insertion opening (10), of the grip element (18) is oriented normal to a central axis (M) of the pencil holder (2), and a lower side (34), facing away from the insertion opening (10), of the grip element (18) has a curvature (46) matched to a fingertip.

3. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 2, characterized in that the grip element (18) forms at least one bead on the lower side (34), wherein the bead (48) is preferably formed on an outer circumferential edge (44) of the grip element (18).

4. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the upper side (32) of the grip 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 lower side (34) of the grip element (18) has a second area which is larger than the first area.

5. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the main body (4) widens in a funnel-shaped manner toward the insertion opening and forms an insertion section, wherein the grip element (18) is formed on the insertion section (50).

6. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a fastening clip (16) is formed on the main body wall (36) in order to fix the pencil holder (2) to a pocket of a user.

7. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 6, characterized in that a first fixation point (28), at which the grip element (18; 52) is fixed to the main body wall (36), and a second fixation point (29), at which the fastening clip (16) is fixed to the main body wall (36), are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction (L) by a distance (D).

8. The pencil holder according to Claim 7, characterized in that the distance (D) is at least one finger width, wherein a finger width is in particular 1 cm to 2.5 cm.

9. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the main body wall (36) forms a round shape, in particular a circular shape, in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L) of the pencil 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), which is different from the first angular segment (W2), of the round shape.

10. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the grip element (18) extends substantially in a plate-shaped 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 circumferential edge (44) arranged radially on the outside.

11. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that two grip elements (18) are formed on the main body (4), wherein the two grip elements (18) are formed on the main body (4) in an angularly offset manner with respect to each other in the plan view.

12. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the two grip elements (18) are formed identically and / or mirror-symmetrically with respect to each other.

13. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 11 or 12 in conjunction with one of Claims 6 to 9, characterized in that the two grip elements are formed symmetrically with respect to a first plane of symmetry (S1) of the fastening clip (16) on the main body wall (36).

14. The pencil holder (2) according to Claim 13, characterized in that each of the grip elements (18) has a second plane of symmetry (S2) with respect to which the grip element (18) is formed symmetrically 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. The pencil holder (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the grip element (52) is formed as a radially circumferential grip section, wherein the grip element is preferably formed rotationally symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the pencil holder (2).