Toilet paper pull-out assisting tool

Abstract

To provide a toilet paper drawing auxiliary tool capable of cutting toilet paper by using a paper cutting plate of an existing toilet paper holder, and separating a tip part of the toilet paper after cutting from an outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper.SOLUTION: The toilet paper pull-out aid 1 includes a mounting plate 11, a turning plate 13, a vertical plate 15, and a separation plate 17. The mounting plate 11 is fixed to the upper surface of the paper cutting plate 35. The rotating plate 13 is rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting plate 11. The vertical plate 15 extends downward from one end of the rotating plate 13. The separation plate 17 extends from the lower end of the vertical plate 15 so as to face the rotation plate 13, and the rear end of the separation plate 17 is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5. The turning plate 13 is turned downward with the decrease of the toilet paper 5, so that the rear end of the separating plate 17 maintains a contact state supported by the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet paper pulling aid that makes it easier to pull out the end of toilet paper. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, toilet paper cutters have been proposed that prevent the tip (cut end) of the toilet paper from sticking to the toilet paper body, and allow the cut end to be easily grasped and pulled out the next time it is used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Specifically, in Patent Document 1, a base (2) with an arm (4) attached is attached to the lid (7) of an existing toilet paper holder (see Figure 1 of Patent Document 1). By passing toilet paper over this arm (4), a gap is created between the toilet paper body (8) and the tip (cut end) (9) of the toilet paper. When the handle (6) is grasped and the movable cutter (1) is slid in the direction of arrow A to the cutting position and pressed down, the toilet paper lid (7) or arm holding part (5) comes into contact with the outer surface of the toilet paper, stopping the rotation of the toilet paper body (8). This allows the toilet paper to be pulled against the blade (3) and cut.

[0004] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5 of Patent Document 1, when arm (4) receives a downward force and moves in the direction of arrow E (position b), it returns to its original position (position a) in the direction of arrow F when the force applied to arm (4) is released by utilizing an elastic body such as a spring. As shown in Figure 9 of Patent Document 1, when toilet paper is pulled downward (in the direction of arrow L), arm (4) also moves downward (toward the toilet paper body (8)) just like the toilet paper, so the toilet paper remains threaded over arm (4). Furthermore, after the toilet paper is cut, arm (4) returns to its original position (Figure 8) by utilizing an elastic body such as a spring, and the gap between the cut edge (9) and the toilet paper body (8) remains the same as when arm (4) is stationary.

[0005] According to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, by passing the toilet paper through the arm (4), the cut end (9) does not stick to the toilet paper body (8), and the next time the toilet paper is used, it can be easily grasped without searching for the cut end (9). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-150412 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Typically, the toilet paper is cut by the toilet paper holder's lid (a paper cutting board with a blade at the front end).

[0008] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the toilet paper is cut by a movable cutter (1) separately provided on the lid (7) of the toilet paper holder. Specifically, the movable cutter (1) slides in direction A and cuts the toilet paper when it moves to the cutting position (see Figure 1 of Patent Document 1). After that, by using an elastic body such as a spring, the movable cutter (1) moves in the direction of arrow B and returns to its original position (see Figure 2 of Patent Document 1).

[0009] As shown in Figure 2 of Patent Document 1, when the movable cutter (1) returns to its original position, a portion of the tip of the toilet paper is exposed while being placed on the arm (4). In other words, in Patent Document 1, when the movable cutter (1) returns to its original position, the pull-out end of the toilet paper is automatically separated from the outer surface of the toilet paper.

[0010] However, in Patent Document 1, a movable cutter (1) must be provided in addition to the paper cutting plate of the existing toilet paper holder, which causes problems such as the toilet paper holder becoming bulky and increasing manufacturing costs.

[0011] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a toilet paper pull-out aid that can cut toilet paper using the paper cutting plate of an existing toilet paper holder and can separate the tip of the cut toilet paper from the outer surface of the toilet paper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a toilet paper pull-out aid comprising: an attachment plate fixed to the upper surface of a paper cutting plate that constitutes part of the toilet paper holder; a rotating plate that is connected to the front end of the attachment plate so that it can rotate under its own weight, with a portion of its front end extending forward of the front end of the paper cutting plate; a vertical plate on the rotating plate that extends downward from a lateral end of the toilet paper in the cylindrical axial direction; and a separation plate that extends from the lower end of the vertical plate to face the rotating plate, and whose rear end is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper, wherein the rotating plate rotates downward as the toilet paper is used up, thereby maintaining the rear end of the separation plate in contact with and supported by the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper.

[0013] Here, it is preferable that the separation plate be inclined downward as it moves away from the vertical plate in the axial direction of the cylinder.

[0014] It is also preferable that a restricting protrusion be provided on the surface of the vertical plate facing the direction in which the separation plate extends, to restrict rattle of the toilet paper in the cylindrical axial direction.

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferable that a recess is formed at the rear end of the vertical plate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the toilet paper pull-out aid of the present invention, the rear end of the separator plate remains in constant contact with the outer surface of the toilet paper, regardless of the amount of toilet paper remaining. Therefore, after the toilet paper is cut by the paper cutter plate, when the toilet paper is rotated in a predetermined direction, the leading edge of the toilet paper is separated from the outer surface of the toilet paper by the rear end of the separator plate and placed on the upper surface of the separator plate. Therefore, the toilet paper can be cut using the paper cutter plate of an existing toilet paper holder, and the leading edge of the cut toilet paper can be separated from the outer surface of the toilet paper. As a result, the user can easily grasp the leading edge of the toilet paper when using it. Furthermore, since there is no need for a separate movable cutter, the entire aid can be made compact, and manufacturing costs are reduced.

[0017] Furthermore, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 does not describe at all the specific configuration for cutting toilet paper using the paper cutting plate of an existing toilet paper holder and for separating the tip of the cut toilet paper from the outer surface of the toilet paper. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a toilet paper pull-out aid according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to a toilet paper holder; [Figure 2] Right side view (A), left side view (B) and perspective view (C) of the toilet paper pull-out aid. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are right and left side views showing a toilet paper holder holding a new roll of toilet paper with a toilet paper pull-out aid attached. [Figure 4] A right side view (A) and a left side view (B) showing a toilet paper pull-out aid attached to a toilet paper holder holding a low amount of toilet paper. [Figure 5]A side view showing how the leading end of the toilet paper is separated from the outer surface of the toilet paper by the separation plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] <1. Embodiment> A toilet paper pull-out aid according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. Below, toilet paper pull-out aid 1 shown in Figure 1 will be illustrated as an example of a toilet paper pull-out aid according to the present invention. Toilet paper pull-out aid 1 is attached to an existing toilet paper holder 3 for use.

[0020] The toilet paper holder 3 is a known toilet paper holder for holding toilet paper. As shown in Figure 1, the toilet paper holder 3 is configured with a back panel 31, a left panel 33L and a right panel 33R extending forward from the left and right ends of the back panel 31, and a paper cutting plate 35 equipped with a blade 35B at its front end.

[0021] A portion of the front end of the paper cutting plate 35 has an R-shape that slopes downward. The paper cutting plate 35 is connected so that it can rotate around the rear end side as a rotation axis. This allows the front end of the paper cutting plate 35 to rise and fall in the vertical direction.

[0022] Although not shown, the inward-facing surfaces of the left side plate 33L and the right side plate 33R are provided with arms that pass through the center hole of the toilet paper to rotatably support the toilet paper.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the toilet paper pull-out aid 1 is attached to the top surface of the paper cutting plate 35 of the toilet paper holder 3 described above, and is an instrument for pulling out the tip of the toilet paper 5 cut by the blade 35B while keeping it away from the outer surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the toilet paper pull-out aid 1 is configured to include an attachment plate 11, a rotating plate 13, a vertical plate 15, and a separating plate 17.

[0025] The mounting plate 11 is a member that is fixed to the upper surface of the paper cutting plate 35 (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIGS. 2(B) and (C), a double-sided tape 11T is provided on the lower surface of the mounting plate 11 as a fixing agent. The mounting plate 11 is fixed to the upper surface of the paper cutting plate 35 via the double-sided tape 11T. In addition, a claw portion 11F is formed on the front end of the mounting plate 11, which overlaps with the upper surface of the rotating plate 13 when the mounting plate 11 and the rotating plate 13 are connected in a straight line.

[0026] The rotating plate 13 is a member rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting plate 11. The mounting plate 11 and the rotating plate 113 are connected by a flexible member (such as a rubber tape or a silicone tape). Therefore, the rotating plate 13 will rotate downward by its own weight if it is not supported by something. The flexible member is difficult to see from the outside due to the presence of the above-mentioned claw portion 11F.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 5, a part of the front end side of the rotating plate 13 is configured to extend forward beyond the front end of the paper cutting plate 35.

[0028] The vertical plate 15 is a member that extends downward from the lateral end (right end) of the rotating plate 13 in the cylindrical axial direction of the toilet paper 5.

[0029] 2(A) and (B), a recess 15C is formed at the rear end of the vertical plate 15 to avoid interference with the front end of the paper cutting plate 35. When the rotating plate 13 rotates downward, the vertical plate 15 connected to the rotating plate 13 also rotates downward. The recess 15C is formed to a size that does not interfere with the front end of the paper cutting plate 35 even when the vertical plate 15 rotates.

[0030] Also, as shown in Figures 2(B) and (C), the surface of the vertical plate 15 that faces the direction in which the separation plate 17 extends in the cylindrical axial direction (the surface facing inward) is provided with a regulating protrusion 151 that regulates rattling of the toilet paper 5 in the cylindrical axial direction (left and right direction).

[0031] The separating plate 17 is a member that extends from the lower end of the vertical plate 15 toward the center of the cylindrical axial direction of the toilet paper 5 so as to face the rotating plate 13. The rear end 17R of the separating plate 17 is supported by the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0032] As the toilet paper 5 decreases with use (transition from the state in FIG. 3 to the state in FIG. 4), the diameter of the toilet paper 5 gradually decreases. As shown in FIG. 4, when the diameter of the toilet paper 5 decreases, the rotating plate 13 rotates downward relative to the mounting plate 11. This causes the vertical plate 15 connected to the rotating plate 13 and the separation plate 17 connected to the vertical plate 15 to also rotate downward. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 continues to be supported and in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 5, the separation plate 17 is inclined downward as it moves away from the vertical plate 15 in the cylindrical axial direction (in other words, as it moves toward the center of the cylindrical axial direction of the toilet paper 5).

[0034] After the toilet paper 5 is cut by the blade 35B of the paper cutting plate 35, when the toilet paper 5 is rotated, the leading end 5E of the toilet paper 5 is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5 by the separation plate 17 and guided to the upper surface of the separation plate 17. At that time, due to the inclination of the separation plate 17, the leading end 5E of the toilet paper 5 abuts against the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 first from the right end.

[0035] As described above, the leading end of the toilet paper 5 is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5 by the separator 17 and guided to the upper surface of the separator 17. It then passes through the upper surface of the separator 17 and is discharged from the front end of the separator 17 and hangs down. At this time, the leading end of the toilet paper 5 separates from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0036] According to the embodiment described above, the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 always maintains contact with the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5, regardless of the remaining amount of toilet paper 5. Therefore, when the toilet paper 5 is rotated in a predetermined direction after the toilet paper is cut by the paper cutting plate 35, the leading end 5E of the toilet paper 5 is pulled away from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5 by the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 and placed on the upper surface of the separation plate 17, as shown in FIG.

[0037] Therefore, the toilet paper 5 can be cut using the paper cutting plate 35 of the existing toilet paper holder 3, and the leading end 5E of the cut toilet paper 5 can be separated from the outer surface of the toilet paper 5. As a result, the user can easily grasp the leading end of the toilet paper 5 when using the toilet paper. Furthermore, since there is no need to provide a separate movable cutter as in Patent Document 1, the entire assisting device can be made compact and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0038] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the rotating plate 13 is rotatably connected to the front end of the mounting plate 11. As the toilet paper 5 decreases with use, the paper cutting plate 35 also rotates and moves downward. However, the toilet paper 5 reduces in diameter not only in the vertical direction but also in the front-to-rear direction. Therefore, even if the paper cutting plate 35 rotates downward, if the rotating plate 13 does not rotate, there is a risk that the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 will separate from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5. In this regard, in the present embodiment, because the rotating plate 13 rotates, it can follow the decrease in the diameter of the toilet paper 5 in the front-to-rear direction, thereby allowing the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 to continue to contact the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, since the separation plate 17 is inclined downward as it moves away from the vertical plate 15, the leading edge 5E of the toilet paper 5 abuts the rear end 17R of the separation plate 17 from the right end first. Therefore, the leading edge 5E of the toilet paper 5 can be more reliably pulled away (picked up) from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0040] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the restricting protrusion 151 is provided on the surface of the vertical plate 15 facing in the direction in which the separation plate 17 extends (the surface facing inward), which makes it possible to reduce rattling in the cylindrical axial direction (left-right direction) of the toilet paper 5. By reducing rattling in the cylindrical axial direction (left-right direction), the leading end 5E of the toilet paper 5 can be more reliably pulled away (picked up) from the outer circumferential surface of the toilet paper 5.

[0041] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the recess 15C is formed at the rear end of the vertical plate 15. Therefore, interference with the front end of the paper cutting plate 35 can be reliably avoided.

[0042] <2. Modifications> The toilet paper pulling aid of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0043] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the separation plate 17 is inclined downward as it moves away from the vertical plate 15, but this is not limiting. The separation plate 17 may be configured to extend horizontally without inclining downward as it moves away from the vertical plate 15.

[0044] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case where commercially available toilet paper 5 is directly attached to the toilet paper holder 3 has been illustrated, but this is not limiting. For example, an adjustment member for adjusting the diameter of the central hole of the commercially available toilet paper 5 may be attached to the toilet paper holder 3. According to such a modification, rattle when the toilet paper 5 is rotated is reduced.

[0045] The above-mentioned adjustment member may also be configured to be slightly longer than the cylindrical axial length of the toilet paper 5, with parts of the adjustment member protruding to the left and right from the center hole. This modification further reduces rattling of the toilet paper 5.

[0046] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the mounting plate 11 and the rotating plate 113 are connected by a flexible member (such as rubber tape or silicone tape), but this is not limited to this, and they may also be connected by a hinge or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1 Toilet paper drawer aid 3. Toilet paper holder 5. Toilet paper 11 Mounting plate 11F Claw part 11T double-sided tape 13 Rotating plate 15 Vertical board 15C Recess 17 Separation plate 31 Back plate 33L left side plate 33R Right side plate 35 Paper cutting board 35B blade 113 Rotating plate 151 Regulating protrusion

Claims

1. A toilet paper pull-out aid, an attachment plate that is fixed to the upper surface of the paper cutting plate that constitutes a part of the toilet paper holder; a rotating plate that is connected to the front end of the mounting plate so as to be rotatable by its own weight and has a front end that extends forward beyond the front end of the paper cutting plate; A vertical plate of the rotating plate extending downward from a lateral end portion of the toilet paper in the cylindrical axial direction; a separation plate extending from the lower end of the vertical plate so as to face the rotating plate and having a rear end supported by the outer circumferential surface of the toilet paper; Equipped with The rotating plate rotates downward as the toilet paper is reduced, thereby maintaining the rear end of the separating plate in contact with the outer surface of the toilet paper.

2. The toilet paper pull-out aid according to claim 1, wherein the separating plate slopes downward as it moves away from the vertical plate in the axial direction of the cylinder.

3. The toilet paper pull-out aid according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a regulating protrusion is provided on the surface of the vertical plate facing the direction in which the separation plate extends, to regulate rattling of the toilet paper in the cylindrical axial direction.

4. The toilet paper pull-out aid according to claim 1, wherein a recess is formed at the rear end of the vertical plate.

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