Toilet sheet storage unit

Abstract

To provide a toilet sheet storage unit capable of promoting habituation of the use of a toilet sheet.SOLUTION: A toilet sheet storage unit 1 includes: a plurality of toilet sheets 10; a flat case 20 for storing the mutually laminated toilet sheets 10; fixed parts 26 arranged in the case 20 to be fixable with respect to an arrangement surface opposing to the rear surface of the case 20; and a slot-shape take-out port 30 arranged in the front face of the case 20 so as to enable taking-out of the toilet sheet 10 positioned on the most front side inside the case 20. The toilet sheet 10 may be stored in a case body part 22 in a state where a folding part 11 toward a front face side is formed and also a tip part 11a of the folding part 11 is arranged to correspond to the take-out port 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet sheet storage unit having a toilet sheet and a case for storing the toilet sheet. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, toilet sheets are sometimes laid inside the toilet bowl for the purposes of preventing water splashing, toilet training for small children, or for collecting stool.

[0003] Typically, this type of toilet sheet is stored in a flat stack on a shelf, etc. In this case, a user takes out the toilet sheet that is on the top of the stack in the storage area and uses it. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-000274 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, toilets often do not have the space to store toilet sheets stacked flat. In this case, it is a hassle to bring toilet sheets stored in a different place to the toilet. Even if there is storage space in the toilet, it is often a hassle to take out only one toilet sheet from the stack each time you use it. For these reasons, it is difficult to make the use of toilet sheets a habit, which is an issue.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet sheet storage unit that can encourage the user to make the habit of using toilet sheets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A toilet sheet storage unit according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a flat case for storing a plurality of toilet sheets and the plurality of toilet sheets stacked on top of each other, a fixed portion provided on the case so that the case can be fixed to an installation surface facing the back of the case, and a slot-shaped removal opening provided on the front of the case so that the toilet sheet located at the frontmost side within the case can be removed. Effect of the Invention

[0008] By installing the toilet sheet storage unit of the present invention on a wall surface or the underside of the toilet seat cover inside the toilet, when using a toilet sheet, a single toilet sheet can be smoothly and quickly removed from the removal opening on the front of the case, which helps to encourage the use of toilet sheets as a habit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the toilet sheet storage unit according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing the toilet sheet in a used state and a stored state. [Diagram 3] 2 is a front view showing the toilet sheet storage unit of FIG. 1 with the removal opening of the case expanded. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a front view of a toilet sheet storage unit according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a front view of a toilet sheet storage unit according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a front view of a toilet sheet storage unit according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a front view of a toilet sheet storage unit according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a front view of a toilet sheet storage unit according to a sixth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that terms indicating specific directions (e.g., terms including "upper", "lower", "left" and "right") used in the following description indicate directions in the position of the toilet sheet storage unit in the state of use shown in the accompanying drawings. The use of these terms is for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the invention with reference to the drawings, and the meaning of these terms does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present invention, its application, or its uses.

[0011] [First embodiment] A toilet sheet storage unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "storage unit") 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the storage unit 1 includes a plurality of toilet sheets (hereinafter also simply referred to as "sheets") 10 and a flat case 20 for storing the plurality of sheets 10 stacked on top of each other.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 2(a), the sheet 10 has a circular or elliptical outline. The diameter of the sheet 10 is, for example, about 28 cm. However, the outline shape of the sheet 10 can be appropriately changed to match the shape of the toilet bowl, and may be, for example, elliptical. A linear fold F1 is formed at one point away from the center of the sheet 10 so as to divide the sheet 10 into two.

[0014] The sheet 10 is laid inside the toilet bowl. By using the sheet 10 in this way, it is possible to prevent water from splashing, to prevent a child undergoing toilet training from feeling scared of the depth of the toilet bowl, and to make it easier to collect stool.

[0015] The sheet 10 is made of a water-soluble material, such as recycled paper, a material mainly composed of a water-soluble polymer, or a material mixed with used tea leaves. This allows the sheet 10 to be flushed directly down the toilet after use. In particular, when used for toilet training, the sheet 10 may be made of a material that changes color when immersed in water, or a target marker may be provided in the center of the sheet 10.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(b), each sheet 10 is folded along crease F1 so that a folded-back portion 11 is formed on the front side, and then stored in case 20 (see FIG. 1).

[0017] Returning to Fig. 1, the case 20 has a case main body 22 capable of housing a plurality of sheets 10. The case main body 22 has a generally circular outline with a larger diameter than the sheets 10. The case main body 22 is capable of housing a plurality of sheets 10, each having a folded portion 11 formed thereon, stacked together as shown in Fig. 2(b). The case main body 22 is made of, for example, a resin film, but the material of the case main body 22 is not particularly limited.

[0018] The case 20 is provided with a refill opening 24 for refilling the sheets 10 in the case body 22. In this embodiment, the refill opening 24 is provided along the upper edge of the case body 22. The refill opening 24 is provided so as to be openable and closable by an opening and closing means such as a fastener. When the sheets 10 in the case 20 run out or become low, the sheets 10 can be appropriately refilled into the case 20 through the refill opening 24.

[0019] The case 20 is provided with at least one fixed part 26 that can be fixed to an installation surface that faces the back surface of the case 20. In this embodiment, a plurality of (for example, four) fixed parts 26 are provided at intervals from each other on the periphery of the case 20. Each fixed part 26 is formed in a sheet shape and provided so as to protrude radially outward from the periphery of the case main body 22. An insertion hole 28 is provided in the center of the fixed part 26, into which a fastener such as a thumb tack, push pin, or screw is inserted.

[0020] The storage unit 1 is attached to an installation surface by driving or screwing the fastener inserted into the insertion hole 28 into the installation surface. The storage unit 1 can be attached to any installation surface to which a fastener can be driven or screwed. Therefore, by attaching the storage unit 1 to a toilet wall surface close to the toilet bowl, a user of the sheet 10 can take out the sheet 10 in close proximity to the toilet bowl.

[0021] A slot-shaped removal opening 30 for removing the sheets 10 one by one is provided on the front side of the case body 22. In this embodiment, the removal opening 30 is provided below the center C1 of the case body 22. The removal opening 30 is provided so as to extend while curving toward the side opposite the center C1 of the case body 22, i.e., so as to bulge downward.

[0022] However, the arrangement and shape of the removal opening 30 can be changed as appropriate as long as it is possible to remove the sheet 10. For example, the removal opening 30 may be provided above or to the side of the center C1 of the case main body 22, or may have a shape that extends while bending at least one location.

[0023] The case 20 is provided with a tab 40 for making it easier to flip up a portion 34 of the case body 22 along the upper edge 32 of the removal opening 30 so as to widen the width of the removal opening 30. The tab 40 is provided so as to protrude downward in a tongue-like shape from the upper edge 32 of the removal opening 30 (the edge on the side closer to the center C1 of the case body 22). The tab 40 is made of, for example, a sheet-like member attached to the inner surface of the front part of the case body 22 (see FIG. 3).

[0024] As shown in FIG. 3, by pinching and pulling up tab 40, portion 34 along upper edge 32 of removal opening 30 in case body 22 is turned up together with tab 40, thereby widening the width of removal opening 30.

[0025] 1 and 3, the sheets 10 are stored in the case 20 with the tip 11a of the folded portion 11 positioned to face the removal opening 30. That is, of the multiple sheets 10 stored in the case 20, the sheet 10 located at the front side is positioned so that the tip 11a faces the removal opening 30.

[0026] However, in the natural state of the removal opening 30 shown in Fig. 1, the frontmost tip 11a of the sheet 10 does not have to be completely exposed. Specifically, the uppermost end of the tip 11a of the sheet 10 may be hidden inside the case body 22 above the upper edge 32 of the removal opening 30 in the natural state. Also, in the widened removal opening 30 shown in Fig. 3, the frontmost tip 11a of the sheet 10 is completely exposed so as to be easily picked up with fingers. Specifically, it is preferable that the uppermost end of the tip 11a of the sheet 10 is located approximately in the center of the opening of the widened removal opening 30.

[0027] By storing the sheets 10 in the case 20 in this manner, the user can easily pick up the leading end 11a of the sheet 10 located at the frontmost side from the removal opening 30. Therefore, the user can smoothly and quickly remove one sheet 10 from the removal opening 30 of the case 20. This encourages the user to make a habit of using the sheet 10.

[0028] 1 and 3, in this embodiment, the removal opening 30 and the tab 40 of the case 20 are designed to resemble the mouth and tongue of a character. Furthermore, the case 20 of this embodiment has a design component 50 that, together with the removal opening 30 and the tab 40, constitutes the design of the character. Specifically, a pair of design components 50 are arranged at intervals on the left and right in the upper portion of the case body 22 above the center C1, and are designed to resemble the right and left eyes of the character. The specific shapes, sizes, and arrangements of the removal opening 30, the tab 40, and the design component 50 can be changed as appropriate depending on the character.

[0029] In this way, the case 20 exhibits a design that is familiar to children undergoing toilet training, making it easier to attract attention to the storage unit 1, and more effectively promoting the formation of a habit of using the seat 10.

[0030] [Second embodiment] Fig. 4 shows a toilet sheet storage unit 201 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference symbols in Fig. 4, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0031] In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the removal opening 230 of the case 20 is formed wider than the removal opening 30 of the first embodiment, and the tab 40 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) as in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0032] In the second embodiment, the tip 11a of the folded portion 11 of the sheet 10 is completely exposed to an extent that it can be picked up with fingers through the removal opening 230. Therefore, the tip 11a of the sheet 10 can be picked up and removed immediately without having to turn up the peripheral portion of the removal opening 230 in the case 20.

[0033] [Third embodiment] Fig. 5 shows a toilet sheet storage unit 301 according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference symbols in Fig. 5, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0034] In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 5, an outlet 330 of the case 20 is provided so as to extend linearly, and a tongue-shaped tab 40 is provided so as to protrude downward from an upper edge 332 of the outlet 330.

[0035] In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to widen the width of the removal opening 330 by pinching and pulling up the tab 40. Therefore, with the width of the removal opening 330 widened in this manner, the tip 11a of the folded-back portion 11 of the sheet 10 can be pinched and the sheet 10 can be smoothly removed.

[0036] [Fourth embodiment] Fig. 6 shows a toilet sheet storage unit 401 according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference symbols in Fig. 6, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0037] 6, a pocket 450 is provided on the front side of the case 20 for storing an item 460 other than the sheet 10. The pocket 450 is formed, for example, by attaching a sheet-like member to the front side of the case main body 22.

[0038] 6 is configured to open upward. Specifically, the pocket 450 has, for example, a rectangular outline, a lower edge 451 and a pair of side edges 452, 453 are closed, and an upper edge 454 is open. However, the outline shape of the pocket 450 is not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate according to the shape of the article 460 to be stored.

[0039] According to the fourth embodiment, various kinds of items 460 can be placed in the pocket 450. For example, when the sheet 10 is used for toilet training, a sticker to be affixed when the child has completed toilet training can be placed in the pocket 450. In this case, the surface of the case 20 may be provided with a design for affixing a sticker, so that a trained infant or the like can affix the sticker to a predetermined location on the case 20. Also, when the storage unit 401 is installed in a store's toilet, a shop card, a coupon ticket, or the like can be placed in the pocket 450.

[0040] [Fifth embodiment] Fig. 7 shows a toilet sheet storage unit 501 according to the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference symbols in Fig. 7, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0041] In the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 7, a pair of panda ears 526, a pair of eye patch parts (black parts around the eyes) 550, and a nose part 552 are provided on the case 20 as design components that, together with the removal opening 30 and the tab 40, constitute the character design. The ears 526 are provided so as to protrude radially outward from the periphery of the case main body 22. The eye patch part 550 and the nose part 552 are drawn, for example, by printing, on the front of the case main body 22. In this way, the case 20 as a whole exhibits a design resembling the face of a panda, which is likely to effectively attract the interest of infants undergoing toilet training.

[0042] However, the design of the case 20 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7, and can be modified as appropriate to form a design of any character that attracts the user's attention.

[0043] Similarly to the first embodiment, the ear 526 is provided with an insertion hole 28 into which a fastener can be inserted. This allows the ear 526 to also serve as a fixed part that is fixed to the installation surface.

[0044] [Sixth embodiment] Fig. 8 shows a toilet sheet storage unit 601 according to the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference symbols in Fig. 8, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0045] 8, an adhesive layer (not shown) serving as a fixed portion is provided on the back surface of the case body 22. The adhesive layer is configured to be detachably attached to an installation surface.

[0046] Therefore, the storage unit 601 according to the sixth embodiment can be attached to an installation surface without using any fasteners. Therefore, for example, the storage unit 601 can be attached to the back surface 661 of the toilet seat lid 660. In this case, the storage unit 601 is always visible to the toilet user, which makes it easier to prevent the seat 10 from being forgotten to be used.

[0047] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Toilet seat storage unit 10 Toilet seat 11 Folding part 11a Tip of folded part 20 cases 22 Case body 24 Refill port 26 Fixed part 28 Insertion hole 30 Outlet 32 Upper edge of outlet 34 Along the top edge of the outlet 40 Pick 50 Design Composition Department 201 Toilet seat storage unit 230 Outlet 301 Toilet seat storage unit 330 Outlet 332 Upper edge of outlet 401 Toilet seat storage unit 450 Pocket 460 Items other than toilet sheets 501 Toilet seat storage unit 526 Fixed part (design component) 550,552 Design composition part 601 Toilet seat storage unit 660 Toilet seat cover 661 Back side of the lid (installation surface) C1 Center of case body

Claims

1. Multiple toilet seats, a flat case for storing the plurality of toilet sheets stacked on top of each other; a fixed portion provided on the case so as to be fixed to an installation surface facing a rear surface of the case; a slot-shaped outlet provided on the front of the case so that the toilet sheet located at the frontmost side in the case can be taken out; A toilet seat storage unit comprising:

2. The fixed portion is provided on a peripheral portion of the case, The fixed portion is provided with an insertion hole into which a fastener for driving or screwing into the installation surface is inserted.

2. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 1.

3. The fixed portion is an adhesive layer provided on the back surface of the case so as to be detachable from the installation surface.

2. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 1.

4. A pocket is provided on the front of the case for storing items other than the toilet sheet.

2. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 1.

5. The toilet sheet has a circular, elliptical, or oval profile; The case includes a case main body capable of storing the toilet sheet and having the removal opening on a front surface thereof, The case body has a generally circular outline having a larger diameter than the toilet sheet.

5. The toilet sheet storage unit according to claim 1, wherein the toilet sheet storage unit is a storage unit for storing toilet sheets.

6. The toilet sheet is stored in the case body in a state in which a folded portion is formed on the front side and a tip end of the folded portion is arranged to correspond to the removal opening.

6. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 5.

7. A tab is provided protruding from an edge of the removal opening to make it easier to turn up a portion of the case body along the removal opening so as to widen the width of the removal opening.

7. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 6.

8. The outlet is provided so as to extend while being curved or bent so as to bulge toward an opposite side from a center of the case body, The tab is provided so as to protrude in a tongue shape from an edge portion of the removal opening that is closer to the center of the case body.

8. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 7.

9. The outlet is provided so as to extend while being curved or bent so as to bulge downward below the center of the case body, The tab is provided so as to protrude downward from an upper edge of the outlet.

9. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 8.

10. A refill port for refilling the toilet sheet is provided in the case body in an openable and closable manner along an upper edge of the case body.

10. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 9.

11. The case has a design component that, together with the removal opening and the tab, constitutes a design of a character.

10. The toilet seat storage unit according to claim 9.

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