Transfer tool

Abstract

To provide a dispenser having a configuration capable of protecting a head portion and allowing a user to easily view the head portion in a usage position in which the head portion is exposed.SOLUTION: The transfer tool, which is a dispenser, is equipped with a three-dimensional head cover B that protects the head portion, the transfer head W. The head cover B can move so as to be out of phase with respect to a transfer tool body A in at least the lateral direction in plan view, thereby adopting a usage position (U) in which the transfer head W is exposed. The head cover B is provided so as to be rotatable laterally relative to the transfer tool body A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispenser. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there has been known a transfer tool configured so that the transfer head can be fully covered with a cap in order to prevent dust from adhering to the transfer head (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] However, conventional caps are designed to rotate vertically relative to the transfer tool body, which means that when an external force acts on the cap inside a storage device such as a pen case, the cap can open on its own, exposing the transfer head.

[0004] Furthermore, in conventional transfer tools, when the transfer head is exposed, the cap rotates vertically relative to the transfer tool body and retracts above the transfer head, which impairs the visibility of the transfer head from the user's perspective.

[0005] The above circumstances are not limited to transfer tools capable of transferring transfer materials, but are similar to dispensers in general that can dispense contents to the outside through a head portion. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-127681 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention has been made in light of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a dispenser with excellent design freedom that can at least protect the head portion and allow the user to easily view the head portion when in an exposed usage position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] That is, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0009] The invention described in claim 1 is a dispenser equipped with a three-dimensional head cover that protects a head portion, and the head cover can be moved so as to be out of phase with the dispenser body at least in the lateral direction when viewed in a plane, thereby adopting a usage position in which the head portion is exposed.

[0010] A second aspect of the present invention is the dispenser according to the first aspect, wherein the head cover is rotatably provided relative to the dispenser body.

[0011] The invention described in claim 3 is a dispenser described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the head cover is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the dispenser body, and is biased in a direction toward the dispenser body.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that the head cover is attached to the upper side of the dispenser body. 4. The dispenser according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the two components are rotatably engaged at the position.

[0013] The invention described in claim 5 is the dispenser described in claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the head cover is configured to be rotatable left and right relative to the dispenser body.

[0014] The invention of claim 6 is the dispenser of claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, further comprising a guide mechanism for guiding the movement of the head cover relative to the dispenser body.

[0015] The invention described in claim 7 is a dispenser described in claim 6, wherein the guide mechanism comprises a protrusion provided on either the head cover or the dispenser body, and a protrusion abutment provided on the other, against which the protrusion can abut.

[0016] An invention described in claim 8 is the dispenser according to claim 7, wherein the protrusion is provided on the head cover, and the protrusion abutment portion is a guide groove provided on the dispenser body.

[0017] The invention described in claim 9 is the dispenser described in claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, wherein the head portion transfers a transfer object to a transfer surface.

[0018] The invention described in claim 10 is the dispenser described in claim 9, in which the transfer material is glue.

[0019] The invention described in claim 11 is a dispenser described in claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, wherein the dispenser body comprises a refill having the head portion disposed at the tip, and a main body case capable of accommodating the parts of the refill other than the head portion inside. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a dispenser with excellent design freedom that can at least protect the head portion and allow the user to easily view the head portion when in an exposed usage position. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] Cross-sectional view taken along line XX in Figure 2. [Figure 9] FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view for explaining a head cover support portion in the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view for explaining a shaft member in the embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a right side view corresponding to FIG. 13 for explaining the operation. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a right side view corresponding to FIG. 16 for explaining the operation. [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of a guide mechanism in the embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of a guide mechanism in the embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of a guide mechanism in the embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part of a guide mechanism in the embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. [Figure 25] FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[0023] In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a transfer tool that is a dispenser for transferring glue (not shown) that is a transfer material onto a transfer surface Z such as paper.

[0024] The transfer tool comprises a transfer tool body A, which is a dispenser body having a transfer head W, which is a head part for transferring glue, at the tip, and a head cover B, which is rotatable laterally relative to the transfer tool body A, is supported so as to be able to move toward and away from the transfer tool body A, and has a shape that covers and conceals the transfer head W.

[0025] The transfer tool is provided with a guide mechanism C that guides the movement of the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A. The head cover B is guided by the guide mechanism C provided between the transfer tool main body A and the head cover B, and can change its position between a covering position (Y) in which it covers the transfer head W, and a use position (U) in which it is rotated approximately 90° laterally from the covering position (Y) to expose the transfer head W.

[0026] The transfer tool will be described in detail below.

[0027] <<Transfer tool body A>> The transfer tool main body A comprises a main body case D having a storage space s formed therein for storing a refill E, a shaft member J rotatably supported relative to the main body case D and engageable with the head cover B, a refill E having a transfer head W disposed at its tip, and an interlocking mechanism F disposed between the main body case D and the refill E for interlocking a supply reel e2 and a take-up reel e3. The refill E holds a transfer tape P to which adhesive has been applied.

[0028] <Main unit case D> The main case D has a storage space s formed therein that can store the refill E holding the transfer tape P. The main case D has left and right side walls h1, h2 located on the left and right sides of the refill E, and a peripheral wall Hs that is disposed between the peripheral edges of the left and right side walls h1, h2 and covers the upper, lower, and rear sides of the refill E.

[0029] An opening k is provided at the tip of the main case D for guiding the transfer tape P to the transfer roller w1 of the transfer head W and for introducing the transfer tape P after passing through the transfer roller w1 into the inside of the main case D. In front of the opening k of the main case D, a front portion of the transfer head W including the transfer roller w1 is arranged. In other words, the front portion of the transfer head W is arranged in front of the main case D. The main case D is designed to be able to accommodate parts of the refill E other than the transfer head W in the storage space s.

[0030] The main case D is the left side of the refill E, and the main parts of the upper, lower, and rear sides of the refill E. The container has a main case part H that covers the main part, and a cover part I that covers the right side of the refill E. The cover part I is detachable from the main case part H so that the storage space s can be opened and closed.

[0031] [Main case part H] The main case portion H is configured to cover the left side, upper side, lower side, and rear side of the staple-refill E accommodated in the accommodation space s. That is, the main case portion H has a left side wall h1 that is in an upright position, and a peripheral wall Hs that is configured by an upper wall h3, a lower wall h4, and a rear wall h5 that extend from the peripheral edge of the left side wall h1 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the left side wall h1.

[0032] The inner surface of the left side wall h1 is provided with an attachment protrusion h11 that fits into a boss e12 provided on the refill body e1, a take-up reel e3 positioning protrusion h12 that positions the take-up reel e3, and a supply reel e2 support shaft h13 that can support the supply reel e2 via a clutch member f2.

[0033] The peripheral wall Hs is provided with recessed or through-hole-shaped engaging portions v that correspond to the plurality of engaging claws t provided on the cover portion I for attachment and detachment and that can be engaged with these engaging claws t.

[0034] A head cover support portion 1 for supporting the head cover B is provided in the front portion of the upper wall h3 that constitutes the peripheral wall Hs.

[0035] The head cover support part 1 disposed on the transfer tool main body A will be described in detail below.

[0036] The head cover support part 1 has a substantially symmetrical shape when viewed from the outside. The head cover support part 1 has an upward sliding contact surface part 1s, which is a substantially flat upward surface facing diagonally forward and upward, a first guide groove 11, which is a substantially E-shaped protrusion abutment part having a groove bottom surface located below the upward sliding contact surface part 1s and recessed downward from the upward sliding contact surface part 1s, a second guide groove 12, which is connected to the center part in front of the first guide groove 11 in the left-right direction and has a groove bottom surface that is substantially flush with the groove bottom surface of the first guide groove 11 and can be guided in the front-rear direction, a pair of left and right forward curved walls 13 that extend in the left-right direction from the front end part of the second guide groove 12 and are formed so as to be gradually positioned outward toward the rear, and a pair of left and right curved walls 13 that extend from the front end part of the second guide groove 12 in the left-right direction and are formed so as to be positioned gradually outward toward the rear, and a pair of left and right curved walls 13 that extend from the second guide groove 12 and the forward the first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12; a through hole 15 formed in the center in the left-right direction behind the first guide groove 11 and sized to allow a lower anti-slip flange j1 provided at the lower end of the shaft member J to pass through from top to bottom when the shaft member J is attached; a shaft holding hole 16 connected in front of the through hole 15 and capable of engaging with a held shaft portion j2 provided adjacent to the lower anti-slip flange j1 of the shaft member J to rotatably hold the shaft member J having the held shaft portion j2; and a rear edge protrusion 17 protruding in a curved shape convex rearward from the rear end edge of the upward sliding surface portion 1s.

[0037] The first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12 provided in the head cover support portion 1 constitute a guide mechanism C that guides the movement of the head cover B supported so as to be movable relative to the transfer tool main body A.

[0038] The first guide groove 11 engages with a protrusion 22 protruding from the head cover B, so that the head cover B can rotate laterally relative to the transfer tool main body A via the shaft member J and can regulate all movements between the covering position (Y) and the use position (U) of the head cover B, which is supported so that it can move toward and away from the transfer tool main body A.

[0039] The first guide groove 11 is a front-rear guide groove portion 11 provided in the center in the left-right direction and extending in the front-rear direction. 1, a left intermediate guide groove portion 112 and a right intermediate guide groove portion 113 which branch off and extend leftward and rightward from the front end of the front-rear guide groove portion 111, and a left rear end guide groove portion 114 and a right rear end guide groove portion 115 which are connected to the rear end of the left intermediate guide groove portion 112 and the rear end of the right intermediate guide groove portion 113 and extend rearward so as to be gradually positioned closer to the center in the left-right direction.

[0040] The left intermediate guide groove 112 extends rearward and gradually shifts outward to the left. The right intermediate guide groove 113 extends rearward and gradually shifts outward to the right.

[0041] The rear end portion n of the left rear end guide groove portion 114 and the rear end portion n of the right rear end guide groove portion 115 are the locations where the protrusion 22 is positioned when the head cover B is in the use position (U). In other words, the rear end portion n of the left rear end guide groove portion 114 and the rear end portion n of the right rear end guide groove portion 115 are rear terminal portions that can guide the protrusion 22.

[0042] The left rear end guide groove 114 and the right rear end guide groove 115 have a shape that gradually transitions rearward to be positioned closer to the center in the left-right direction until just before the rear end n. Then, just before the rear end n, the left rear end guide groove 114 and the right rear end guide groove 115 have a curved shape that allows for a significant change in position closer to the center in the left-right direction.

[0043] In other words, in front of the rear end portions n of the left rear end guide groove portion 114 and the right rear end guide groove portion 115, a bent portion m is provided adjacently, which significantly changes the position of the protrusion 22 toward the center in the left-right direction.

[0044] The second guide groove 12 engages with both sides of the reinforcing rib 3r protruding from the head cover B, thereby auxiliary regulating part of the movement of the head cover B, which is supported rotatably and movable toward and away from the transfer tool main body A via the shaft member J, i.e., the forward and backward movement of the head cover B along the longitudinal direction of the transfer tool main body A.

[0045] The positioning surface portion 14 forms a portion that can come into sliding contact with the lower surface of the reinforcing rib 3r that protrudes from the head cover B. The positioning surface portion 14 plays a role in stabilizing the vertical orientation of the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A.

[0046] In addition, on the inner surface of the head cover support portion 1 facing the storage space s, a pair of protrusions 18 extending in the left-right direction are provided at the front and back to prevent the cover portion I from falling toward the storage space s at the side ends and to prevent the transfer tape P from adhering via the transfer roller w1 at the lower end.

[0047] [Cover part I] The cover part I is configured to cover the right side of the staple-refill E accommodated in the accommodation space s. That is, the cover part I has a right side wall h2 that is in an upright position, and a flange part ht that extends from the peripheral edge of the right side wall h2 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the right side wall h2. An end of the flange part ht of the cover part I is configured to abut against an end of the peripheral wall Hs of the main case part H.

[0048] The flange ht has engagement claws t at two locations on the front and rear of the upper part, one location on the rear part, and two locations on the front and rear of the lower part. Each engagement claw t on the flange ht engages with an engagement portion v on the peripheral wall Hs of the main case H, allowing the cover I to be detachably attached to the main case H.

[0049] <Shaft member J> The shaft member J is integrally formed from synthetic resin. The shaft member J is rotatably supported relative to the head cover support part 1. The shaft member J is erected so that its axis extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upward sliding surface part 1s of the head cover support part 1. The shaft member J is connected to the head cover B via a spring G, which is an elastic body, and is configured to be able to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A, as will be described in detail later.

[0050] The shaft member J is equipped with a lower anti-slip flange j1 provided at the lower end, a held shaft portion j2 arranged on top of the lower anti-slip flange j1 and capable of engaging with the shaft holding hole 16 provided in the head cover support portion 1, a positioning shaft portion j3 arranged on top of the held shaft portion j2 and set to a larger diameter than the held shaft portion j2, a head cover engaging shaft portion j4 arranged on top of the positioning shaft portion j3 and having a smaller diameter than the positioning shaft portion j3 and capable of engaging with the shaft insertion hole 24 and shaft passage 25 provided in the head cover B, and an upper anti-slip flange j5 arranged on top of the head cover engaging shaft portion j4 and set to a larger diameter than the shaft insertion hole 24 provided in the head cover B.

[0051] The lower retaining flange j1 is intended to prevent the shaft member J from slipping out upward from the head cover support part 1. The lower retaining flange j1 is set to have a smaller diameter than the through hole 15 provided in the head cover support part 1, and a larger diameter than the shaft holding hole 16 provided in the head cover support part 1.

[0052] The positioning shaft portion j3 is provided with a first spring holding projection j6 that protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the shaft member J and can hold one end of the spring G disposed in the spring accommodating recess 23 of the head cover B.

[0053] The upper retaining flange j5 is intended to prevent the shaft member J from slipping out downward from the head cover B. The upper retaining flange j5 is set to have a larger diameter than the shaft insertion hole 24 provided in the head cover B.

[0054] The shaft member J is rotatably supported relative to the head cover support part 1 by passing the lower anti-slip flange j1 through the shaft insertion hole 24 of the head cover B and the through hole 15 of the head cover support part 1, and then moving the shaft retaining part j2 positioned within the through hole 15 to the adjacent shaft retaining hole 16 and retaining it in the shaft retaining hole 16.

[0055] <Refill E> The refill E comprises a refill body e1 that forms the base, a supply reel e2 rotatably supported by the refill body e1, a take-up reel e3 that is disposed in front of the supply reel e2 and rotatably supported by the refill body e1, and a transfer head W that serves as a head provided at the front end of the refill body e1. A transfer tape P is wound around and held on the supply reel e2, and the transfer tape P led out from the supply reel e2 is connected to the take-up reel e3 via the transfer head W.

[0056] [Refill e1] The refill body e1 is mainly composed of a refill base e11 which is generally plate-shaped and is arranged on the right side of the take-up reel e3 and the supply reel e2, and a support shaft (not shown) which protrudes from the refill base e11 and rotatably supports the supply reel e2 and take-up reel e3.

[0057] [Reel e2] The supply reel e2 is a reel that supplies the transfer tape P. The supply reel e2 has the transfer tape P with adhesive applied to one side wound thereon. The supply reel e2 is The transfer tape P is wound around a cylindrical body e21, and left and right flanges e22 for preventing the wound transfer tape P from shifting sideways.

[0058] A plurality of inner ribs r1 are provided at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction on the inside of the body e21 of the supply reel e2. The inner ribs r1 are adapted to engage with outer ribs r2 provided on the outside of the clutch member f2.

[0059] [Take-up reel e3] The take-up reel e3 winds up the transfer tape P that has passed through the transfer head W after being paid out from the pay-out reel e2.

[0060] The take-up reel e3 winds up the transfer tape P in conjunction with the use of the transfer tool, i.e., the operation of transferring the adhesive attached to the transfer tape P to paper or the like, via the interlocking mechanism F. The take-up reel e3 has a cylindrical body e31 around which the transfer tape P is wound after the adhesive has been transferred to the transfer surface Z, and left and right flange portions e32 for preventing lateral shifting of the wound transfer tape P. Outside the left flange portion e32, a take-up gear (not shown) that meshes with a second intermediate gear f5 that constitutes the interlocking mechanism F is integrally provided.

[0061] [Transfer head W] The transfer head W transfers the adhesive, which is the transfer material, onto a transfer surface Z, such as paper. The transfer head W includes a transfer roller w1 extending in the left-right direction and a support w2 that can rotatably support the transfer roller w1.

[0062] The support w2 has a generally triangular shape in a side view and includes left and right support side walls w3 at its front end that rotatably support both ends of the transfer roller w1. The rear end of the support w2 is connected to the refill body e1.

[0063] <Interlocking mechanism F> The interlocking mechanism F is provided between the refill E and the main case D. The interlocking mechanism F is for appropriately transmitting the torque of the supply reel e2 generated by the transfer operation by the user to the take-up reel e3.

[0064] The interlocking mechanism F is mainly composed of a supply reel e2 rotatably held on the refill E, a clutch member f2 that rotates integrally with the supply reel e2 and is supported on the supply reel support shaft h13 of the main case D, a supply gear f1 that is rotatably supported relative to the clutch member f2, a clutch spring f3 that presses the supply gear f1 against the clutch member f2 so that the supply gear f1 can slide and rotate relative to the clutch member f2, a first intermediate gear f4 that meshes with the supply gear f1, a second intermediate gear f5 that meshes with the first intermediate gear f4 and the winding gear, and a winding gear that meshes with the second intermediate gear f5.

[0065] A clutch fc including a clutch member f2 and a clutch spring f3 is provided between the payout gear f1 and the payout reel e2. The clutch fc has a known configuration for preventing excessive pulling force from acting on the transfer tape P.

[0066] <<Headcover B>> The head cover B has a three-dimensional shape that protects the transfer head W. The head cover B is not only configured to be rotatable left and right relative to the transfer tool main body A, but also configured to be movable linearly so as to move toward and away from the transfer tool main body A.

[0067] The head cover B cooperates with the main body case D to protect the entire transfer head W from dust and debris. It has a three-dimensional shape that can be covered to prevent gaps from being formed through which bacteria can enter.

[0068] In a plan view, the head cover B is provided so as to be rotatable both left and right relative to the transfer tool main body A. In other words, the head cover B can rotate relative to the transfer tool main body A not only so that the tip portion 3t is located on only one of the left and right sides of the transfer tool main body A, but also so that the tip portion 3t is located on the other side of the transfer tool main body A.

[0069] The direction of rotation of the head cover B to the left or right relative to the transfer tool main body A can be selected by the user as desired based on their dominant hand, etc. For example, when a user operates the transfer tool with their right hand, it is preferable to rotate the head cover B to the left relative to the transfer tool main body (rotating so that the tip 3t ​​of the head cover B is positioned outside the left side wall h1 of the transfer tool main body A) to make it easier to see the transfer head W. When a user operates the transfer tool with their left hand, it is preferable to rotate the head cover B to the right relative to the transfer tool main body (rotating so that the tip 3t ​​of the head cover B is positioned outside the right side wall h2 of the transfer tool main body A) to make it easier to see the transfer head W.

[0070] The head cover B is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the transfer tool main body A, and is constantly urged in a direction approaching the transfer tool main body A by a coil spring G, which is an elastic body interposed between the head cover B and the transfer tool main body A. In other words, the head cover B is configured to be movable in a direction away from the transfer tool main body A against the urging force of the spring G at a predetermined position guided by the guide mechanism C.

[0071] The head cover B is rotatably engaged with the upper portion of the transfer tool main body A, that is, with a head cover support portion 1 provided in the front portion of the upper wall h3 of the main body case D.

[0072] The head cover B can take a covering position (Y) in which the tip 3t ​​is positioned in front of the transfer tool main body A in a plan view and covers the transfer head W with the tip 3t, and a use position (U) in which the head cover B moves so as to be out of phase with the transfer tool main body A at least laterally in a plan view, exposing the transfer head W in a usable state. In other words, the head cover B in this embodiment is configured to be rotatable laterally with respect to the transfer tool main body A so that the transfer head W can be opened and closed.

[0073] In addition, the head cover B is configured to be able to move toward and away from the transfer tool main body A between a proximity position (Q) where the tip 3t ​​is close to the transfer head W and a distanced position (R) where the tip 3t ​​is located farther from the transfer head W than when it is in the proximity position (Q) during the process of the head cover B changing its position between the covering position (Y) and the use position (U).

[0074] In other words, the head cover B is not only configured to be rotatable relative to the shaft member J provided on the transfer tool main body A, but is also supported so that it can move back and forth between a close position (Q) and a separated position (R) relative to the shaft member J so as not to collide with the transfer head W during the process of changing position between the covering position (Y) and the use position (U).

[0075] The head cover B is guided by a guide mechanism C, which will be described in detail later, and moves back and forth and rotates relative to the transfer tool main body A, so that it can change its position between a covering position (Y) in which it covers the transfer head W and a use position (U) in which it is retracted from the transfer head W.

[0076] The head cover B has a main body engaging portion 2 that engages with the head cover support portion 1 provided on the transfer tool main body A, and a tip portion 3t that is cantilevered relative to the main body engaging portion 2 and has a shape that can cover the front, left and right sides, and top and bottom sides of the transfer head W in the covering position (Y). The head cover B includes a body 3. The body engaging portion 2 and the head cover body 3 that constitute the head cover B are integrally formed from synthetic resin.

[0077] <Main body engagement part 2> The main body engaging portion 2 is provided with: a downward sliding surface portion 21 which is a downward surface that can slide against the upward sliding surface portion 1s which is an upward surface provided on the head cover support portion 1; a protrusion 22 that protrudes downward from the downward sliding surface portion 21 and can engage with the first guide groove 11 provided on the head cover support portion 1; a spring accommodating recess 23 that is arranged behind the protrusion 22 and has a shape that is concave upward so that it can accommodate a spring G above the downward sliding surface portion 21; an axis insertion hole 24 that penetrates the front end of the spring accommodating recess 23 in the vertical direction and into which an axis member J interposed between the head cover B and the transfer tool main body A is inserted; an axis passage 25 that is provided at a position facing the spring accommodating recess 23 and is connected to the rear of the axis insertion hole 24; and a second spring holding protrusion 26 that protrudes from the rear end of the spring accommodating recess 23 and can hold the other end of the spring G accommodated in the spring accommodating recess 23.

[0078] A raised portion 2r extending longitudinally in the front-rear direction and raised higher than the left and right sides is formed in the left-right center of the main body engaging portion 2. The spring accommodating recess 23, the shaft insertion hole 24, the shaft passage 25, and the second spring holding projection 26 are each provided in a position related to the raised portion 2r.

[0079] The protrusion 22 engages with a first guide groove 11, which is a protrusion abutment portion provided on the head cover support portion 1, and constitutes a guide mechanism C that guides the movement of the head cover B.

[0080] <Head cover body 3> In the covering position (Y), the head cover main body 3 is capable of positioning the transfer head W in a transfer head installation space sp formed in the tip end portion 3t.

[0081] The head cover main body 3 has a tip portion 3t that can cover the front side, left and right sides, and top and bottom sides of the transfer head W in the covering position (Y), and a lower extension portion 3s that extends rearward from the lower end of the tip portion 3t.

[0082] A transfer head arrangement space sp is formed inside the tip portion 3t. The tip portion 3t includes left and right side walls 31 arranged on both the left and right sides of the transfer head W in the covering position (Y), a front wall 32 provided between the front ends of the left and right side walls 31 and arranged in front of the transfer head W in the covering position (Y), a bottom wall 33 provided between the bottom ends of the left and right side walls 31 and arranged below the transfer head W in the covering position (Y), and an top wall 34 provided between the top ends of the left and right side walls 31 and arranged above the transfer head W in the covering position (Y).

[0083] The transfer head installation space sp is surrounded by left and right side walls 31, a front wall 32, a bottom wall 33, and a top wall 34 that constitute the tip portion 3t. The tip portion 3t forms the transfer head installation space sp and is open to the rear.

[0084] The lower extending portion 3s includes a lower wall extending portion 35 extending obliquely downward and rearward from the rear end of the lower wall 33, and side wall extending portions 36 extending obliquely downward and rearward from the lower portions of the left and right side walls 31. The lower wall extending portion 35 and the side wall extending portions 36 are integrally connected.

[0085] The opening ends formed at the tip 3t ​​and the lower extension 3s, i.e., the rear ends of the left and right side walls 31, the rear ends of the lower wall extension 35, and the upper and rear ends of the left and right side wall extension 36, are capable of abutting against the opening edge ke of the opening k in the main body case D in the covering position (Y).

[0086] The head cover B has a main body engaging portion 2 and a head supported by the main body engaging portion 2 at one end. A rail-shaped reinforcing rib 3r is disposed between the door cover main body 3 and the door cover main body 3, extending in the front-rear direction.

[0087] The reinforcing rib 3r is formed so as to protrude toward the inner surface of the head cover B, i.e., toward the transfer head installation space sp. The reinforcing rib 3r engages with the second guide groove 12 provided in the head cover support part 1, and plays a role in regulating the movement of the head cover B in the front-to-rear direction relative to the transfer tool main body A.

[0088] <<Guide mechanism C>> The transfer tool is provided with a guide mechanism C that guides the movement of the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A between a covering position (Y) in which it covers the transfer head W and a use position (U) in which it is retracted from the transfer head W. The guide mechanism C includes a protrusion 22 and a reinforcing rib 3r provided on the head cover B, a first guide groove 11 that is provided on the transfer tool main body A and is a protrusion abutment portion with which the protrusion 22 can abut, and a second guide groove 12 with which the reinforcing rib 3r can abut.

[0089] The guide mechanism C is biased in a direction in which the head cover B approaches the transfer tool main body A by a spring G interposed between the shaft member J and the head cover B that constitute the transfer tool main body A.

[0090] <<Operation explanation of head cover B>> An example of the operation of the transfer tool of this embodiment when changing the position of the head cover B from the covering position (Y) to the use position (U) (when the head cover B is rotated to the left relative to the transfer tool main body A) is as follows.

[0091] First, as shown in Figures 1, 4 to 8, 20, etc., in the covering position (Y), the head cover B cooperates with the main body case D to cover the periphery of the transfer head W with almost no gaps. At this time, the head cover B is in the covering position (Y). Also, the head cover B is biased by a spring G interposed between it and the shaft member J, and is positioned in a proximity position (Q) close to the transfer tool main body A.

[0092] Next, as shown in Figures 13, 14, and 21, the user moves the head cover B forward against the biasing force of the spring G by operating the user's fingers (for example, by pushing the raised portion 2r of the head cover B forward). The head cover engagement shaft portion j4 of the shaft member J supported by the transfer tool main body A moves relatively from the shaft insertion hole 24 into the shaft passage 25 as the head cover B moves forward. At this time, the protrusion 22 of the head cover B moves from rear to front, guided by the front-rear guide groove portion 111. At the same time, the reinforcing rib 3r of the head cover B moves from rear to front, guided by the second guide groove 12. As a result, the head cover B moves from the close position (Q) to the separated position (R). As the head cover B moves to the separated position (R), the transfer head W moves relatively to a position where it is not covered laterally by the left and right side walls 31 that constitute the tip portion 3t of the head cover B, and is visible in a side view. The limit position to which the head cover B can move forward is determined by the tip ends of the first and second spring holding projections j6 and 26 abutting against each other.

[0093] 15 and 22, the head cover B, which has been moved to the separated position (R) against the biasing force of the spring G, is rotated leftward around the shaft member J (in the direction in which the tip portion 3t moves toward the outer surface of the left side wall h1) by operation with the user's fingers. The shaft member J, which is connected to the head cover B via the spring G, rotates relative to the head cover support portion 1 as the head cover B rotates. At this time, the protrusion 22 of the head cover B moves leftward from the center in the left intermediate guide groove portion 112. As the head cover B rotates while being located at the separated position (R), the left and right side walls 31 provided on the tip portion 3t collide with the transfer head W. It can rotate left without any movement.

[0094] Thereafter, as shown in Figures 16, 17, and 23, the user rotates the head cover B further to the left by operating the user's fingers. At this time, the protruding portion 22 of the head cover B is guided by the left rear end guide groove 114 and ultimately arrives at the rear end n. The protruding portion 22 of the head cover B moves rearward along the left rear end guide groove 114, gradually approaching the center of the head cover support portion 1 in the left-right direction, and passes through the bent portion m just before arriving at the rear end n. Through the above operations, the head cover B, guided by the guide mechanism C, changes position from the separated position (R) to the approach position (Q) and also changes position from the covering position (Y) to the use position (U).

[0095] The protrusion 22 of the head cover B passes through the bent portion m and is positioned at the rear end portion n of the first guide groove 11, so that the movement of the protrusion 22 in the opposite direction is appropriately restricted by the bent portion m. Therefore, in combination with the biasing force of the spring G, the head cover B is appropriately held in the use position (U).

[0096] The operations for changing the position of the head cover B from the use position (U) to the covering position (Y) are performed in the reverse order of the above-described order.

[0097] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, the operation of rotating the head cover B to the right (the direction in which the tip portion 3t moves toward the outer surface of the right side wall h2) to change its position to the usage position (U) can also be performed in accordance with the procedure described above.

[0098] As explained above, the transfer tool serving as a dispenser according to this embodiment is provided with a three-dimensional head cover B that protects the head portion, that is, the transfer head W. The head cover B can move in a plan view so as to be out of phase at least in the lateral direction relative to the transfer tool main body A serving as the dispenser main body, thereby adopting a usage position (U) in which the transfer head W is exposed.

[0099] As a result, it is possible to provide a transfer tool with excellent design freedom that can at least protect the transfer head W and has a configuration that allows the user to easily view the transfer head W when in the usage position (U) where the transfer head W is exposed.

[0100] In other words, the head cover B can move out of phase in the horizontal direction in a plan view to assume a usage position (U) exposing the transfer head W. Therefore, with the transfer tool of this embodiment, it is possible to suitably design the head cover B to be positioned to the side of the transfer head W in the usage position (U). With the transfer tool of this embodiment, a user looking at the transfer head W from above can suitably view the transfer head W without being obstructed by the head cover B.

[0101] The head cover B is provided rotatably with respect to the transfer tool main body A. Therefore, improved visibility of the transfer head W can be achieved with a relatively simple configuration.

[0102] The head cover B is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the transfer tool main body A, and is biased in a direction approaching the transfer tool main body A. As a result, the head cover B is not only less likely to move in a direction that exposes the transfer head W, but can also be easily operated by the user's fingers in a direction that moves it away from the transfer tool main body A.

[0103] The head cover B is rotatably engaged with the upper portion of the transfer tool main body A. Therefore, the structure that can rotatably support the head cover B is prevented from being accidentally adhered to the transfer tape P. This makes it easy to install the transfer tool body A while avoiding the above problems, and thus makes it possible to suitably prevent the transfer tool body A from becoming large.

[0104] The head cover B is configured to be rotatable left and right relative to the transfer tool main body A. Therefore, the head cover B can be set to rotate left or right as desired depending on the user's dominant hand when operating the transfer tool.

[0105] A guide mechanism C is provided to guide the movement of the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A. Therefore, the guide mechanism C can be used to preferably achieve an operation in which the head cover B does not interfere with the transfer head W.

[0106] The guide mechanism C includes a protrusion 22 provided on the head cover B and a first guide groove 11 that is provided on the transfer tool main body A and serves as a protrusion abutment portion with which the protrusion 22 can abut. Therefore, the configuration that provides the protrusion 22 and the first guide groove 11 makes it possible to suitably realize the guide mechanism C.

[0107] The transfer tool main body A is equipped with a refill E having a transfer head W disposed at the tip thereof, and a main body case D capable of accommodating the parts of the refill E other than the transfer head W. Therefore, by using a replaceable refill E, it is possible to provide a transfer tool suitable for continuous use.

[0108] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

[0109] The dispenser is not limited to a transfer tool as long as it can dispense the contents through the head portion.

[0110] The contents that can be dispensed by the dispenser may be liquids such as ink or correction agents, gels such as adhesives, or solids such as powders or tapes.

[0111] The head portion is not limited to a transfer head, and may be a brush-like head capable of applying a liquid such as ink or correction agent, or a rod- or column-like head capable of being impregnated with a liquid.

[0112] The transfer head is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment as long as it functions to press the transfer tape against the transfer surface. For example, the transfer head may be a plate-like member that uses a plate surface to press the transfer tape against the transfer surface.

[0113] The transfer tool may be any tool capable of transferring the transfer material to the transfer target. In other words, the transfer material is not limited to the glue shown in this embodiment, but may also be, for example, a correction agent (correction tape) or a decorative agent (decorative tape).

[0114] Furthermore, the transfer head is not necessarily limited to one that presses the transfer tape against the surface to be transferred, but may also be one that applies ink or glue by, for example, attaching a transfer roller directly to the surface to be transferred.

[0115] The transfer head constituting the transfer tool main body is not limited to the configuration shown in this embodiment. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the transfer head is provided on the refill, which is a replacement part that holds the transfer material, and the transfer tool main body is constituted by the refill and the main body case, but this is not limited to this. For example, the transfer head may be fixed in advance to the main body case side rather than the refill side.

[0116] The transfer tool is not limited to the refillable type as shown in the above-described embodiment, but may also be a so-called disposable type that can no longer be used once the transfer tape runs out.

[0117] The guide mechanism is not limited to the one utilizing the cam action as shown in the above embodiment, and various other guide mechanisms are possible. For example, a link having one end rotatably supported on the dispenser body and the other end rotatably supported on the head cover may be used as another guide mechanism.

[0118] The guide mechanism may be configured such that a protrusion is formed on the dispenser body and a protrusion abutment portion that engages with the protrusion is provided on the head cover.

[0119] The elastic body disposed between the head cover and the transfer tool main body can have various configurations.

[0120] It is also possible not to provide a spring between the head cover and the transfer tool body.

[0121] The head cover may cover only a portion of the head part, i.e., the head cover may cooperate with a part constituting the transfer tool main body so as not to completely cover the head part.

[0122] As shown in Figures 24 to 26, a protrusion 2t that protrudes rearward may be provided at the rear end of the protrusion 2r provided on the head cover B. By forming the protrusion 2t at the rear end of the head cover B with a width dimension set shorter than that of the protrusion 2r, the user's fingers can easily be placed on it. With this configuration, the user can easily rotate the head cover B relative to the transfer tool main body A.

[0123] 25 and 26, the upward sliding contact surface 1s of the head cover support part 1 of the transfer tool main body A may be provided with sliding contact protrusions 1t that can slide against the downward sliding contact surface 21 of the head cover B. The sliding contact protrusions 1t protrude above the upward sliding contact surface 1s and are provided at the front and rear of the upward sliding contact surface 1s. The front and rear sliding contact protrusions 1t, which are provided in front of and behind the shaft holding hole 16 of the head cover support part 1, each extend along the rotation direction of the head cover B that rotates around the shaft member J. By providing the sliding contact protrusions 1t on the head cover support part 1, the area that slides against the head cover B is reduced, thereby improving the smooth movement of the head cover B.

[0124] In the above-described embodiment, the head cover support portion 1 is provided exclusively on the main case portion H side of the main case D, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0125] For example, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, a part of the head cover support part 1 may be provided on the cover part I side.

[0126] Furthermore, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0127] A...Transfer tool body (dispenser body) B...Headcover W...Transfer head (head part) C...Guide mechanism (Y)…Covered posture (U)…Using posture

Claims

1. A dispenser equipped with a head cover having a three-dimensional shape that protects a head portion, wherein the head cover can be moved in a use position in which the head portion is exposed by being out of phase with the dispenser body in at least a lateral direction in a plan view.

2. 2. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the head cover is rotatable relative to the dispenser body.

3. 3. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the head cover is supported so as to be movable toward and away from the dispenser body, and is biased in a direction approaching the dispenser body.

4. 4. The dispenser according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the head cover is rotatably engaged with the dispenser body at an upper portion thereof.

5. 5. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the head cover is configured to be rotatable left and right relative to the dispenser body.

6. 6. The dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising a guide mechanism for guiding the movement of said head cover relative to said dispenser body.

7. 7. The dispenser according to claim 6, wherein the guide mechanism comprises a protrusion provided on either the head cover or the dispenser body, and a protrusion abutment provided on the other, against which the protrusion can abut.

8. 8. The dispenser according to claim 7, wherein the protrusion is provided on the head cover, and the protrusion abutment portion is a guide groove provided on the dispenser body.

9. 9. A dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the head portion transfers the transfer material to a transfer surface.

10. 10. The dispenser of claim 9, wherein the transfer material is glue.

11. 11. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser body comprises a refill having the head portion disposed at the tip thereof, and a body case capable of accommodating the portion of the refill other than the head portion.

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