Writing instrument

Abstract

To provide a writing instrument which suppresses an increase in manufacturing costs and enables the shape of the front end of the pen tip to be easily recognized.SOLUTION: The front end of a pen tip 2 includes an elongated top surface 21, inclined surfaces 22 extending rearward from both sides of the top surface 21, and a cylindrical outer surface 23 formed between the inclined surfaces 22 and behind the inclined surfaces 22. A barrel 3 includes a front end hole 31 opening from the front end, a plurality of vertical ribs 33 integrally formed on the inner surface of the front end hole 31 and extending in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped extension 34 integrally formed with at least one of the plurality of vertical ribs 33 and protruding forward from the front end of the barrel 3. Each vertical rib 33 holds the cylindrical outer surface 23 formed behind the inclined surfaces 22 of the pen tip 2, and the rod-shaped extension 34 is configured to be visible from the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a writing instrument with a chisel-shaped pen tip. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, writing implements with chisel-shaped pen tips are known for line markers such as highlighters (for example, reference 1). With this type of writing implement, the direction of the front end of the pen tip is visually confirmed when writing. With this type of writing implement, if the inclined surface at the front end of the pen tip and the cylindrical outer surface have the same color (for example, if the entire pen tip of a porous pen tip has the same color as the ink when it is impregnated with ink), the shape of the front end of the pen tip cannot be easily recognized at the start of writing (i.e., the direction of the front end of the pen tip cannot be easily adjusted), and the desired handwriting width may not be obtained. In addition, even during writing, the handwriting on the paper and the front end of the pen tip have approximately the same color, making it difficult to distinguish between the two, and therefore the direction of the front end of the pen tip cannot be easily recognized, and the desired handwriting width may not be obtained.

[0003] Also, Document 2 discloses a highlighter pen in which the surface of a fiber nib is colored and coated in black and cut into a chisel shape. The writing instrument using the nib of Document 2 requires a coating layer, which increases the manufacturing cost and may prevent it from being offered to users at a low price. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-14056 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-26982 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art by providing a writing instrument that can suppress an increase in manufacturing costs and allows the shape of the front end of the pen tip to be easily recognized. In the present invention, "front" refers to the pen tip side, and "rear" refers to the opposite side. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first aspect of the present invention is a writing instrument comprising a pen tip and a barrel having the pen tip attached to a front end thereof, the front end of the pen tip comprising an elongated top surface, inclined surfaces extending rearward from both sides of the top surface, and a cylindrical outer surface formed between the inclined surfaces and rearward of the inclined surfaces; The barrel has a front end hole that opens from the front end, a plurality of vertical ribs that are integrally formed on the inner surface of the front end hole and extend in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped extension that is integrally formed with at least one of the plurality of vertical ribs and protrudes forward from the front end of the barrel, each of the vertical ribs supporting a cylindrical outer surface formed behind the inclined surface of the pen tip, and the rod-shaped extension is configured to be visible from the outside.

[0007] According to the writing instrument of the first aspect, the number of parts does not increase, thereby suppressing increases in manufacturing costs, and by using the rod-shaped extension as a mark when writing (at the start of writing and during writing), the shape of the front end of the pen tip can be easily seen from the outside, and the orientation of the front end of the pen tip (i.e. the top surface and inclined surface of the pen tip) can be easily adjusted.

[0008] A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the writing instrument of the first aspect, the front end of the rod-shaped extension is positioned on the cylindrical outer surface of the tip of the pen tip, between the inclined surfaces of the pen tip.

[0009] In the writing instrument of the second aspect of the present invention, the orientation of the inclined surface of the pen tip can be easily recognized by using the rod-shaped extension as a guide when writing.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is a writing instrument according to the first or second aspect, characterized in that the rod-shaped extension portion has a color different from the color of the ink ejected from the pen tip.

[0011] According to the writing instrument of the third aspect, even if the entire outer surface of the pen tip when impregnated with ink exhibits the color of ink, it is easy to distinguish between the outer surface of the pen tip and the rod-shaped extension, and the shape of the front end of the pen tip can be reliably recognized when writing.

[0012] A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in a writing instrument of any of the first to third aspects, an air passage is formed between the vertical ribs on the inner surface of the barrel and the cylindrical outer surface of the nib, allowing air to flow between the inside and outside of the barrel, and the air passage opens to the outside through a front end opening of the barrel excluding the rod-shaped extension portion.

[0013] According to the writing instrument of the fourth aspect, the front end opening of the barrel is not blocked, and an air passage can be ensured.

[0014] A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in a writing instrument of any one of the first to fourth aspects, the rod-shaped extension portion is provided on a center line that bisects the space between the opposing inclined surfaces.

[0015] According to the writing implement of the fifth aspect, when writing, the orientation of the inclined surface of the pen tip can be easily recognized by visually checking the rod-shaped extension portion.

[0016] A sixth aspect of the present invention is the writing instrument according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, characterized in that a plurality of the rod-shaped extension portions are provided so as to sandwich the inclined surface.

[0017] According to the writing implement of the sixth aspect, when writing, the orientation of the inclined surface of the pen tip can be easily recognized by visually checking the pair of rod-shaped extension parts that sandwich the inclined surface. Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the writing instrument of the present invention, an increase in manufacturing costs is suppressed and the shape of the front end of the pen tip can be easily recognized. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of a writing instrument of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a main portion of the barrel of FIG. 1. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a front view of a second embodiment of a writing instrument according to the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a plan view of FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view of FIG. 8. [Figure 11] 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 8. [Figure 12] FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 8. [Figure 13] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part of FIG. 8. [Figure 14] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a main portion of the barrel of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] <First embodiment> A writing instrument 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS.

[0021] ·Writing implements The writing instrument 1 comprises a pen tip 2, a barrel 3 to which the pen tip 2 is attached at its front end, and an ink occlusion body 5 housed within the barrel 3.

[0022] Pen tip The pen tip 2 is made of a porous material having continuous pores (for example, a resin-processed fiber bundle, a plastic porous body, or a felt-processed body). The front end of the pen tip 2 is formed in a chisel shape. The pen tip 2 has a top surface 21 made of an elongated flat surface, a pair of inclined surfaces 22 connected to the rear from both sides of the long side of the top surface 21, and a cylindrical outer surface 23 formed between the inclined surfaces 22 and behind the inclined surfaces 22. The inclined surfaces 22 have a shape that extends radially outward toward the rear, and examples of the shape include an inclined flat surface, an inclined concave curved surface, or an inclined convex curved surface. The elongated top surface 21 may be a flat surface, or may have a convex curved surface or an edge-like ridge shape at the top.

[0023] Top surface 21 of nib 2 is composed of a surface that is not perpendicular to the axis (i.e., a surface that is not perpendicular to the axis). As a result, one end of top surface 21 of nib 2 (the right end of top surface 21 of nib 2 in FIG. 1) is positioned forward of the other end of elongated top surface 21 and constitutes the most distal end 21a of nib 2. The axis of the present invention extends longitudinally through cylindrical outer surface 23 (large diameter portion 23a, small diameter portion 23b) of nib 2 and the center of barrel 3.

[0024] 3, the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2 has a large diameter section 23a, a small diameter section 23b connected to the rear of the large diameter section 23a, and an outer step section 23c formed between the large diameter section 23a and the small diameter section 23b. The outer step section 23c abuts against a protrusion 33a of a vertical rib (described later) in the front-rear direction, thereby preventing the pen tip 2 from sinking into the barrel 3 during writing and assembly.

[0025] A tapered surface 24 (conical outer surface) that decreases in diameter toward the rear is formed at the rear end of the pen tip 2 (i.e., behind the small diameter portion 23b of the cylindrical outer surface 23). The rear end of the pen tip 2 is inserted into and connected to the front end of the ink occlusion body 5.

[0026] ·Shaft cylinder The barrel 3 is a cylindrical body having a tapered front end, and is obtained by injection molding of a synthetic resin (e.g., polypropylene). A front end hole 31 is provided axially through the front end of the barrel 3. The front end hole 31 opens to the outside through a front end opening 32 of the barrel 3.

[0027] Vertical ribs A plurality of (e.g., eight) vertical ribs 33 that protrude radially inward and extend axially are integrally formed on the inner surface of the front end hole 31. The vertical ribs 33 are formed at equal intervals on the inner surface of the front end hole 31. A protrusion 33a that protrudes radially inward is integrally formed on the rear end of each vertical rib 33. Each vertical rib 33 is pressed against the outer surface (cylindrical outer surface 23) of the pen tip 2. Specifically, the portion forward of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is pressed against the large diameter portion 23a of the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2, the front end of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is abutted against the outer step portion 23c in the front and rear, and the radially inner apex of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is pressed against the small diameter portion 23b of the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2.

[0028] ·Bar extension The rod-shaped extension 34 is integrally formed at the front end of only one of the multiple vertical ribs 33. The rod-shaped extension 34 extends axially forward from the front end of the one vertical rib 33 and protrudes forward from the front end of the barrel 3 (i.e., the front end of the front end hole 31). The front ends of the other vertical ribs 33 that are not integrally formed with the rod-shaped extension 34 do not protrude forward from the front end of the barrel 3.

[0029] The inner surface of the rod-shaped extension 34 is pressed against or attached to the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2. The front end of the rod-shaped extension 34 is located between the inclined surfaces 22 of the pen tip 2. That is, the front end of the rod-shaped extension 34 is located on the cylindrical outer surface 23 between the front end of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 and the rear end of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the rod-shaped extension 34 is located on the center line P that bisects the elongated top surface 21 (opposing inclined surface 22) in a plan view of the writing instrument 1 (i.e., when viewed from the pen tip 2 side). This makes it easy to align the top surface 21 of the pen tip 2 (i.e., adjust the direction of the inclined surface 22) by visually checking the rod-shaped extension 34 during writing.

[0030] The circumferential thickness of the rod-shaped extension 34 is preferably set to be equal to or smaller than the circumferential thickness of the vertical rib 33 integrally provided behind the rod-shaped extension 34. This makes it easier to release the rod-shaped extension 34 from the mold when it is molded.

[0031] Moreover, it is preferable that the circumferential thickness of the rod-shaped extension 34 is smaller than the width dimension (the distance between the opposing long sides of the top surface 21) of the top surface 21 of the pen tip 2. This allows the rod-shaped extension 34 to serve as a sharp mark when writing, making it easy to visually align the top surface 21 of the pen tip 2 (i.e., adjust the orientation of the inclined surface 22).

[0032] ·Abutting wall part Abutment walls 35 consisting of a plurality of ribs extending in the axial direction are integrally formed on the inner surface of the barrel 3 behind the vertical ribs 33. The front end of the ink occlusion body 5 abuts against the abutment walls 35 from the front to the rear.

[0033] The barrel 3 may be made up of multiple components. At least the barrel 3 has a front end hole 31 and a front portion including the vertical rib 33, which are integrally formed from synthetic resin. Of course, the barrel 3 may be entirely formed from synthetic resin.

[0034] Ink absorbing material The ink occlusion body 5 is composed of a synthetic resin fiber bundle (e.g., polyester fiber bundle) and a cylindrical outer skin surrounding the outer periphery. The outer skin is composed of a synthetic resin cylinder (e.g., an extrusion molded body of polypropylene resin). Ink is impregnated and held in the ink occlusion body 5. When writing, ink is ejected from the pen tip 2, and the ejected ink forms handwriting on the surface of the paper.

[0035] Ink The ink impregnated in the ink occlusion body 5 may be either a water-based ink or an oil-based ink. Examples of colorants contained in the ink include acid dyes, basic dyes, direct dyes, fluorescent dyes, general pigments, fluorescent pigments, metal powders such as aluminum, pearl pigments, white pigments such as titanium oxide, and microencapsulated pigments encapsulating a reversible thermochromic composition.

[0036] Coloring of rod-shaped extensions The rod-shaped extension 34 is colored in a color different from the ink color. For example, when a fluorescent ink (e.g., fluorescent pink, fluorescent blue, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green, fluorescent purple, etc.) is used as the ink color, the rod-shaped extension 34 is colored black or white. The coloring of the rod-shaped extension 34 is preferably obtained by molding the barrel 3, which is integrally formed with the front end hole 31 and the vertical rib 33, from a colored synthetic resin.

[0037] The pen tip 2 is impregnated with ink, and the impregnated ink is visible from the outside. The outer surface of the pen tip 2, which protrudes forward from the front end of the barrel 3, is exposed to the outside except for the part where the rod-shaped extension part 34 is provided, and the impregnated ink (i.e., the ink color) can be seen.

[0038] The writing instrument 1 of this embodiment is a writing instrument comprising a nib 2 and a barrel 3 to which the nib 2 is attached at its front end, the front end of the nib 2 comprising an elongated top surface 21, inclined surfaces 22 extending rearward from both sides of the top surface 21, and a cylindrical outer surface 23 formed between the inclined surfaces 22 and behind the inclined surfaces 22, the barrel 3 comprising a front end hole 31 opening from the front end, a plurality of vertical ribs 33 formed integrally with the inner surface of the front end hole 31 and extending in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped extension 34 formed integrally with at least one of the plurality of vertical ribs 33 and protruding forward from the front end of the barrel 3, each of the vertical ribs 33 holding the cylindrical outer surface 23 formed behind the inclined surfaces 22 of the nib 2, and the rod-shaped extension 34 being configured to be visible from the outside.

[0039] According to the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, the number of parts does not increase, thereby suppressing increases in manufacturing costs, and by using the rod-shaped extension portion 34 as a landmark when writing (at the start of writing and during writing), the shape of the front end of the pen tip 2 can be easily recognized from the outside, and the orientation of the front end of the pen tip 2 (i.e., the top surface 21 and inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2) can be easily adjusted.

[0040] The writing instrument 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the front end of the rod-shaped extension portion 34 is positioned on the cylindrical outer surface 23 on the tip end portion 21a side of the pen tip 2, between the inclined surfaces 22 of the pen tip 2. As a result, with the writing instrument 1 of the present embodiment, the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 can be easily recognized by using the rod-shaped extension portion 34 as a guide when writing.

[0041] In the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, the rod-shaped extension 34 has a color different from the color of the ink ejected from the pen tip 2. As a result, in the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, even if the entire outer surface of the pen tip 2 in an ink-impregnated state exhibits the color of the ink, it is easy to distinguish between the outer surface of the pen tip 2 and the rod-shaped extension 34, and the shape of the front end of the pen tip 2 can be reliably recognized when writing.

[0042] In the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, an air passage 4 that allows air to circulate between the inside and outside of the barrel 3 is formed between the vertical ribs 33 on the inner surface of the barrel 3 and the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2, and the air passage 4 opens to the outside through the front end opening 32 of the barrel 3 excluding the rod-shaped extension 34. As a result, the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment can ensure the air passage 4 without blocking the front end opening 32 of the barrel 3.

[0043] The writing instrument 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the rod-shaped extension 34 is provided on a center line that bisects the space between the opposing inclined surfaces 22. As a result, the writing instrument 1 of the present embodiment allows the user to easily recognize the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 by visually checking the rod-shaped extension 34 during writing.

[0044] <Second embodiment> A writing instrument 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS.

[0045] ·Writing instruments The writing instrument 1 comprises a pen tip 2, a barrel 3 to which the pen tip 2 is attached at its front end, and an ink occlusion body 5 housed within the barrel 3.

[0046] Pen tip The pen tip 2 is made of a porous material having continuous pores (for example, a resin-processed fiber bundle, a plastic porous body, or a felt-processed body). The front end of the pen tip 2 is formed in a chisel shape. The pen tip 2 has a top surface 21 made of an elongated flat surface, a pair of inclined surfaces 22 connected to the rear from both sides of the long side of the top surface 21, and a cylindrical outer surface 23 formed between the inclined surfaces 22 and behind the inclined surfaces 22. The inclined surfaces 22 have a shape that extends radially outward toward the rear, and examples of the shape include an inclined flat surface, an inclined concave curved surface, or an inclined convex curved surface. The elongated top surface 21 may be a flat surface, or may have a convex curved surface or an edge-like ridge shape at the top.

[0047] Top surface 21 of nib 2 is composed of a surface that is not perpendicular to the axis (i.e., a surface that is not perpendicular to the axis). As a result, one end of top surface 21 of nib 2 (the right end of top surface 21 of nib 2 in FIG. 8) is positioned forward of the other end of elongated top surface 21 and constitutes the most distal end 21a of nib 2. The axis of the present invention extends longitudinally through cylindrical outer surface 23 (large diameter portion 23a, small diameter portion 23b) of nib 2 and the center of barrel 3.

[0048] 10, the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2 has a large diameter section 23a, a small diameter section 23b connected to the rear of the large diameter section 23a, and an outer step section 23c formed between the large diameter section 23a and the small diameter section 23b. The outer step section 23c abuts against a protrusion 33a of a vertical rib (described later) in the front-rear direction, thereby preventing the pen tip 2 from sinking into the barrel 3 during writing and assembly.

[0049] A tapered surface 24 (conical outer surface) that decreases in diameter toward the rear is formed at the rear end of the pen tip 2 (i.e., behind the small diameter portion 23b of the cylindrical outer surface 23). The rear end of the pen tip 2 is inserted into and connected to the front end of the ink occlusion body 5.

[0050] ·Shaft cylinder The barrel 3 is a cylindrical body having a tapered front end, and is obtained by injection molding of a synthetic resin (e.g., polypropylene). A front end hole 31 is provided axially through the front end of the barrel 3. The front end hole 31 opens to the outside through a front end opening 32 of the barrel 3.

[0051] Vertical ribs A plurality of (e.g., eight) vertical ribs 33 that protrude radially inward and extend axially are integrally formed on the inner surface of the front end hole 31. The vertical ribs 33 are formed at equal intervals on the inner surface of the front end hole 31. A protrusion 33a that protrudes radially inward is integrally formed on the rear end of each vertical rib 33. Each vertical rib 33 is pressed against the outer surface (cylindrical outer surface 23) of the pen tip 2. Specifically, the portion forward of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is pressed against the large diameter portion 23a of the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2, the front end of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is abutted against the outer step portion 23c in the front and rear, and the radially inner apex of the protrusion 33a of the vertical rib 33 is pressed against the small diameter portion 23b of the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2.

[0052] ·Bar extension The rod-shaped extensions 34 are formed integrally with the front ends of four of the multiple (eight) vertical ribs 33. The rod-shaped extensions 34 extend axially forward from the front ends of the four vertical ribs 33 and protrude forward from the front end of the barrel 3 (i.e., the front end of the front end hole 31). The other four vertical ribs 33 that are not integrally formed with the rod-shaped extensions 34 do not protrude forward from the front end of the barrel 3. The rod-shaped extensions 34 are arranged at equal circumferential intervals.

[0053] The inner surface of each rod-shaped extension 34 is pressed against or attached to the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2. The front end of each rod-shaped extension 34 is located between the inclined surfaces 22 of the pen tip 2. That is, the front end of each rod-shaped extension 34 is located on the cylindrical outer surface 23 between the front end of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 and the rear end of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2.

[0054] 8, each rod-shaped extension 34 is provided so as to sandwich the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2. As a result, when writing, the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 can be easily adjusted by visually checking the pair of rod-shaped extensions 34 sandwiching the inclined surface 22.

[0055] In particular, each rod-shaped extension 34 is composed of two long rod-shaped extensions 34a on the side of the most distal end 21a of the pen tip 2 (right side in FIG. 8) and two short rod-shaped extensions 34b on the opposite side of the most distal end 21a of the pen tip 2 (left side in FIG. 8). The long rod-shaped extensions 34a have a longer longitudinal dimension (i.e., the axial length from the front end of the barrel 3 to the front end of each rod-shaped extension 34) than the short rod-shaped extensions 34b. As a result, by visually checking the long rod-shaped extensions 34a and the short rod-shaped extensions 34b at the same time during writing, the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 can be easily recognized and the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 can be easily adjusted.

[0056] The circumferential thickness of each rod-shaped extension 34 is preferably set to be equal to or smaller than the circumferential thickness of the vertical rib 33 integrally provided behind each rod-shaped extension 34. This makes it easier to release each rod-shaped extension 34 from the mold when it is being molded.

[0057] Moreover, it is preferable that the circumferential thickness of each rod-shaped extension 34 is smaller than the width dimension (the distance between the opposing long sides of the top surface 21) of the top surface 21 of the pen tip 2. This allows each rod-shaped extension 34 to serve as a sharp marker when writing, making it easy to visually adjust the orientation of the top surface 21 of the pen tip 2 and the orientation of the inclined surface 22.

[0058] ·Abutting wall part Abutment walls 35 consisting of a plurality of ribs extending in the axial direction are integrally formed on the inner surface of the barrel 3 behind the vertical ribs 33. The front end of the ink occlusion body 5 abuts against the abutment walls 35 from the front to the rear.

[0059] The barrel 3 may be made up of multiple components. At least the barrel 3 has a front end hole 31 and a front portion including the vertical rib 33, which are integrally formed from synthetic resin. Of course, the barrel 3 may be entirely formed from synthetic resin.

[0060] Ink absorbing material The ink occlusion body 5 is composed of a synthetic resin fiber bundle (e.g., polyester fiber bundle) and a cylindrical outer skin surrounding the outer periphery. The outer skin is composed of a synthetic resin cylinder (e.g., an extrusion molded body of polypropylene resin). Ink is impregnated and held in the ink occlusion body 5. When writing, ink is ejected from the pen tip 2, and the ejected ink forms handwriting on the surface of the paper.

[0061] Ink The ink impregnated in the ink occlusion body 5 may be either a water-based ink or an oil-based ink. Examples of colorants contained in the ink include acid dyes, basic dyes, direct dyes, fluorescent dyes, general pigments, fluorescent pigments, metal powders such as aluminum, pearl pigments, white pigments such as titanium oxide, and microencapsulated pigments encapsulating a reversible thermochromic composition.

[0062] Coloring of rod-shaped extensions The rod-shaped extension 34 is colored in a color different from the ink color. For example, when a fluorescent ink (e.g., fluorescent pink, fluorescent blue, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green, fluorescent purple, etc.) is used as the ink color, the rod-shaped extension 34 is colored black or white. The coloring of the rod-shaped extension 34 is preferably obtained by molding the barrel 3, which is integrally formed with the front end hole 31 and the vertical rib 33, from a colored synthetic resin.

[0063] The pen tip 2 is impregnated with ink, and the impregnated ink is visible from the outside. The outer surface of the pen tip 2, which protrudes forward from the front end of the barrel 3, is exposed to the outside except for the part where the rod-shaped extension part 34 is provided, and the impregnated ink (i.e., the ink color) can be seen.

[0064] The writing instrument 1 of this embodiment is a writing instrument comprising a nib 2 and a barrel 3 to which the nib 2 is attached at its front end, the front end of the nib 2 comprising an elongated top surface 21, inclined surfaces 22 extending rearward from both sides of the top surface 21, and a cylindrical outer surface 23 formed between the inclined surfaces 22 and behind the inclined surfaces 22, the barrel 3 comprising a front end hole 31 opening from the front end, a plurality of vertical ribs 33 formed integrally with the inner surface of the front end hole 31 and extending in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped extension 34 formed integrally with at least one of the plurality of vertical ribs 33 and protruding forward from the front end of the barrel 3, each of the vertical ribs 33 holding the cylindrical outer surface 23 formed behind the inclined surfaces 22 of the nib 2, and the rod-shaped extension 34 being configured to be visible from the outside.

[0065] According to the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, the number of parts does not increase, thereby suppressing increases in manufacturing costs, and by using the rod-shaped extension portion 34 as a landmark when writing (at the start of writing and during writing), the shape of the front end of the pen tip 2 can be easily recognized from the outside, and the orientation of the front end of the pen tip 2 (i.e., the top surface 21 and inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2) can be easily adjusted.

[0066] In the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, the front end of the rod-shaped extension is positioned on the cylindrical outer surface of the tip end side of the pen tip between the inclined surfaces of the pen tip. As a result, the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment can easily recognize the direction of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 by using the rod-shaped extension 34 as a guide when writing.

[0067] In the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, the rod-shaped extension 34 has a color different from the color of the ink ejected from the pen tip 2. As a result, in the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, even if the entire outer surface of the pen tip 2 in an ink-impregnated state exhibits the color of the ink, it is easy to distinguish between the outer surface of the pen tip 2 and the rod-shaped extension 34, and the shape of the front end of the pen tip 2 can be reliably recognized when writing.

[0068] In the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment, an air passage 4 that allows air to circulate between the inside and outside of the barrel 3 is formed between the vertical ribs 33 on the inner surface of the barrel 3 and the cylindrical outer surface 23 of the pen tip 2, and the air passage 4 opens to the outside through the front end opening 32 of the barrel 3 excluding the rod-shaped extension 34. As a result, the writing instrument 1 of this embodiment can ensure the air passage 4 without blocking the front end opening 32 of the barrel 3.

[0069] The writing instrument 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that a plurality of the rod-shaped extensions 34 are provided so as to sandwich each of the inclined surfaces 22. As a result, when writing with the writing instrument 1 of the present embodiment, the orientation of the inclined surface 22 of the pen tip 2 can be easily recognized by visually checking the pair of rod-shaped extensions 34 sandwiching the inclined surface 22. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1 writing implements 2 Pen tip 21 Top surface 21a Cutting edge part 22 Slope 23 Cylindrical outer surface 23a Large diameter section 23b Small diameter section 23c Outer section 24 Tapered surface 3 shaft cylinder 31 Front end hole 32 Front end opening 33 Vertical ribs 33a Convex 34 Rod extension 34a Long rod-like extension 34b Short rod-shaped extension 35 Contact wall part 4 Ventilation Channel 5 Ink occlusion body

Claims

1. A writing instrument comprising a pen tip and a barrel having the pen tip attached to a front end thereof, The front end of the pen tip comprises an elongated top surface, inclined surfaces extending rearward from both sides of the top surface, and a cylindrical outer surface formed between the inclined surfaces and rearward of the inclined surfaces; The barrel includes a front end hole that opens from a front end, a plurality of longitudinal ribs that are integrally formed on an inner surface of the front end hole and extend in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped extension that is integrally formed with at least one of the plurality of longitudinal ribs and protrudes forward from the front end of the barrel, A writing implement characterized in that each of the vertical ribs holds a cylindrical outer surface formed behind the inclined surface of the pen tip, and the rod-shaped extension portion is configured to be visible from the outside.

2. 2. The writing implement according to claim 1, wherein the front end of said rod-shaped extension is located on a cylindrical outer surface on the most distal end side of said nib between the inclined surfaces of said nib.

3. 3. The writing implement according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped extension has a color different from the color of the ink discharged from the pen tip.

4. A writing instrument as described in claim 1, wherein an air passage is formed between the vertical ribs on the inner surface of the barrel and the cylindrical outer surface of the nib, allowing air to flow between the inside and outside of the barrel, and the air passage opens to the outside through a front end opening of the barrel excluding the rod-shaped extension portion.

5. 2. The writing implement according to claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped extension is provided on a center line that bisects the opposing inclined surfaces.

6. The writing implement according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the rod-shaped extensions are provided so as to sandwich the inclined surface.

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