Toilet paper storage

Abstract

To improve toilet paper storage in restrooms without compromising user convenience. [Solution] The toilet paper storage device for storing toilet paper in use comprises a storage section for storing toilet paper in the space inside the wall forming the toilet space when the toilet paper is stored, a holding section for holding the toilet paper, and a lid section for separating the space for storing the toilet paper from the toilet space when the toilet paper is stored. The lid section opens for use of the toilet paper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet paper storage device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, methods for preventing toilet paper from being removed are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure for preventing the roll paper in use from coming off and using up the roll paper until the end.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] During use, toilet paper has low storage property. For example, it is stored at a position protruding from the wall into the toilet space and is often used in that position. Therefore, it is easily soiled or removed, and it also makes the toilet space narrower. Although Patent Document 1 discloses a method for preventing toilet paper from being removed, the problem that toilet paper is easily soiled remains unsolved.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to reduce the soiling of toilet paper during use.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the toilet paper storage device of the present invention is a toilet paper storage device for storing toilet paper in use, comprising: a storage section for storing toilet paper in a space inside the wall forming the toilet space when the toilet paper is stored; a holding section for holding the toilet paper; and a lid section for separating the space for storing the toilet paper from the toilet space when the toilet paper is stored. The lid section opens for the use of the toilet paper. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce soiling of toilet paper while it is in use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a side view showing a toilet paper dispenser in its stored state. [Figure 2] This is a side view showing the toilet paper dispenser in use. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a toilet paper dispenser in use. [Figure 4] This is a first side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding part of a toilet paper dispenser. [Figure 5] This is a second side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding part of a toilet paper dispenser. [Figure 6] This is a third side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding part of a toilet paper dispenser. [Figure 7] This is a first perspective view showing an example of how the lid of a toilet paper dispenser opens. [Figure 8] This is a second perspective view showing an example of how the lid of a toilet paper dispenser opens. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing an example of the movement of the holding mechanism of a toilet paper dispenser. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view illustrating an example of a method for making the interior of a toilet paper storage space watertight. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In all drawings, similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0010] Figure 1 is a side view showing the toilet paper holder in its stored state. Arrow 901 indicates the extent of the interior space S1 of the toilet room (hereinafter referred to as the "toilet space"). On the other hand, arrow 902 indicates the extent of the space S2 inside wall 1(1a) that forms the toilet space S1. That is, wall 1a is a partition wall close to the toilet space S1, and wall 1b is a partition wall far from the toilet space S1. The space S2 is the interior space of wall 1 between these partition walls 1a and 1b.

[0011] Here, "storage state" refers to the state in which the toilet paper 3 being used is stored. Here, "in use" refers to a state in which the toilet paper is readily available for use by the user when using the toilet in toilet room S, unlike toilet paper that is stored in the toilet room S or other spaces for so-called stock.

[0012] The toilet paper storage device 2 comprises a storage section 201, a lid section 202, a holding section 203, a paper cutting plate 204, and an opening 205. The toilet paper storage device 2 is mostly located in the space S2 enclosed by walls 1a and 1b (the space inside wall 1). When stored, the storage section 201 stores the toilet paper 3 in the space inside wall 1 that forms the toilet space S1 (between wall 1a and wall 1b) (the space indicated by arrow 902).

[0013] The holding part 203 holds the toilet paper 3. For example, the holding part 203 has a portion that fits inside the core of the toilet paper 3 so as not to obstruct the rotation of the toilet paper 3 around the core. The paper cutting plate 204 is a component that makes it easier to cut the toilet paper 3 when using it.

[0014] The lid portion 202 divides (partitions) the space S2 inside the wall 1 that houses the toilet paper 3 from the toilet space S1 when the toilet paper 3 is stored. Thereby, the storage property of the toilet paper 3 during use can be improved. Also, the lid portion 202 opens for use of the toilet paper 3. FIG. 1 shows the opened state.

[0015] The opening 205 is fixed to the wall 1a and has an opening 205a inside (on the inner side). The opening 205a can be closed by the lid portion 202 when the toilet paper 3 is stored.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the toilet paper storage device in a use state. Also, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the toilet paper storage device in a use state.

[0017] FIG. 2 shows a state in which the toilet paper 3 has moved inside the toilet space S1 together with the holding portion 203 and the paper cutting plate 204 through the opening 205a of the opening portion 205 from the storage state shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a first side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding portion of the toilet paper storage device. The toilet paper storage device 2 may have a rotating shaft 208 that is rotatably fixed by a bearing (not shown). The holding portion 203 moves the toilet paper 3 inside the toilet space S by rotating in the direction shown by the arrow 903 around the rotating shaft 208.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a second side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding portion of the toilet paper storage device. Also, FIG. 6 is a third side view showing an example of the rotation of the holding portion of the toilet paper storage device. As the holding portion 203 rotates from the state shown in FIG. 4 through the state shown in FIG. 5 to the state shown in FIG. 6, the toilet paper 3 moves from the space S2 inside the wall 1 to the toilet space S1.

[0020] In the examples shown in Figures 4 to 6, the toilet paper holder 2 includes a first magnet 206 and a second magnet 207. The first magnet 206 is fixed to a non-rotating part, such as the upper part of the opening 205. On the other hand, the second magnet 207 is fixed to a rotating part, such as the upper part of the lid 202 or the holding part 203. The first magnet 206 and the second magnet 207 are attracted to each other and joined together in the state shown in Figure 6, when the toilet paper 3 is moved into the toilet space S1 for use, thereby holding the toilet paper holder 2 and the toilet paper 3 in a state that extends into the toilet space S1 (the state shown in Figure 6). On the other hand, by user operation, the first magnet 206 and the second magnet 207 can be pulled apart from the state shown in Figure 6, allowing the toilet paper 3 to be stored again in the space S2 inside the wall 1 from the toilet space S1.

[0021] The first magnet 206 and the second magnet 207 are examples of fixing parts that secure the holder part 203 or the lid part 202 when the toilet paper 3 is located in the toilet space S1. Although not shown in the illustration, the fixing parts may have other configurations, such as a buckle. It is also possible to make only one of the first magnet 206 and the second magnet 207 a magnet (permanent magnet) and the other a metal component (such as a metal plate) that is attracted to the magnet.

[0022] Furthermore, in the examples shown in Figures 4 to 6, the lid 202 opens the opening 205a by rotating the holding part 203 around the rotation axis 208 for the use of the toilet paper 3. In this way, the toilet paper storage device 2 can achieve both the opening and closing of the opening 205a by the rotation of the lid 202 and the movement of the toilet paper 3 with a single action by the user.

[0023] Figure 7 is a first perspective view showing one example of how the lid of the toilet paper dispenser opens. Figure 8 is a second perspective view showing another example of how the lid of the toilet paper dispenser opens.

[0024] As shown in Figure 7 or Figure 8, the lid portion 202 may open and close the opening 205a by sliding up and down along the front surface (the surface facing the toilet space S1) of the opening 205a, thereby separating or connecting the space S2 for storing toilet paper 3 and the toilet space S1.

[0025] Specifically, the lid 202 shown in Figure 7 opens the opening 205a by moving approximately vertically upward and closes the opening 205a by moving approximately vertically downward (re-separating the space S2 for storing toilet paper 3 from the toilet space S1).

[0026] On the other hand, the lid portion 202 shown in Figure 8 opens the opening 205a by moving downward in a substantially vertical direction, and closes the opening 205a by moving upward in a substantially vertical direction (re-separating the space S2 for storing toilet paper 3 from the toilet space S1).

[0027] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing an example of the movement of the holding part of a toilet paper dispenser. The holding part 203 shown in Figure 9 moves the toilet paper 3 into the toilet space S1 by sliding along the rail for use.

[0028] For example, the toilet paper storage device 2 is equipped with a handle portion 209. The storage portion 201 is equipped with a pull-out rail (not shown) on the inside. When the user pulls the handle portion 209 forward, the holding portion 203 slides along the rail while holding the toilet paper 3, thereby moving the toilet paper 3 into the toilet space S1. On the other hand, when the user pushes the handle portion 209 inward, the holding portion 203 slides along the rail while holding the toilet paper 3, thereby storing the toilet paper 3 in the space S2 inside the wall 1.

[0029] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a method for making the inside of the space for storing toilet paper watertight, and is a view of the toilet paper storage device 2 from the direction of arrow X in Figure 1. The toilet paper storage device 2 is equipped with a waterproof packing (sealing member) 210. The waterproof packing 210 is fixed in place to fill gaps such as between the opening 205 and the storage section 201. The waterproof packing 210 is made of a waterproof material such as rubber or synthetic resin. The waterproof packing 210 makes it possible to make the gap between the toilet space S1 and the space S2 inside the wall 1 that stores the toilet paper 3 watertight when the toilet paper 3 is stored.

[0030] The toilet paper storage device 2 described above is an example of a device that operates in response to user input, but other configurations are also possible. For example, a sensor could detect user movements defined as the timing of user use, and a motor or the like could be driven to achieve the rotation and movement in response to user input described above.

[0031] The storage section 201 may form a concave space (a space cut out of a wall) surrounded by building materials, or it may be a concave container, housing, etc.

[0032] According to the toilet paper storage device 2 of this embodiment, by storing toilet paper 3 in the space S2 inside the wall 1 that forms the toilet space S1, soiling of the toilet paper 3 during use can be reduced. Furthermore, the toilet paper storage device 2 and toilet paper 3 can be exposed to the toilet space S1 (protruding from the wall 1) only when in use, and when not in use, they can be stored in the space S2 inside the wall 1. Therefore, even if the toilet space S1 is a small space, the toilet paper storage device 2 and toilet paper 3 will not get in the way, and space can be used effectively. It is also possible to improve the design of the toilet space S1.

[0033] Furthermore, if the toilet paper 3 is used while stored in the space inside the wall forming the toilet space, it may be difficult to use, potentially reducing user convenience. According to the toilet paper storage device 2 of this embodiment, the toilet paper 3 can be moved into the toilet space S1 for use. This improves the storage of toilet paper 3 in the toilet space S1 without reducing user convenience.

[0034] According to the toilet paper storage device 2 of this embodiment, even in the case of a bathroom-integrated toilet, storing the toilet paper 3 in the space S2 inside the wall 1 that forms the toilet space S1 effectively prevents the toilet paper 3 from getting wet or damp. In particular, by providing the waterproof packing 210 shown in Figure 10, it is possible to more reliably prevent the toilet paper 3 stored in the space S2 from getting damp. Furthermore, by making the inside of the space in which the toilet paper 3 is stored watertight when the toilet paper 3 is stored, it is possible to further prevent the toilet paper 3 from getting wet.

[0035] While embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of this invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 2. Toilet paper storage 3 Toilet paper 201 Storage compartment 202 Lid 203 Holding part 204 Paper cutting board 205 Opening 205a aperture 206 The First Magnet 207 The Second Magnet 208 Rotation axis 209 Handle section

Claims

1. A toilet paper holder for storing toilet paper in use, In the aforementioned toilet paper storage state, a storage section for storing the toilet paper is provided in the space inside the wall forming the toilet space, The toilet paper holder and, In the state in which the toilet paper is stored, the toilet paper storage space is separated from the toilet space by a lid, The lid is open for the use of the toilet paper. Toilet paper holder.

2. The holding unit operates to move the toilet paper into the toilet space for use. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 1.

3. The holding part rotates around a fixed axis of rotation, thereby moving the toilet paper into the toilet space. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 2.

4. The lid opens by rotating the holding part around the fixed pivot axis in order to use the toilet paper. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 3.

5. The toilet paper is located inside the toilet space, and the system further includes a fixing part for fixing the holding part or the lid part. The toilet paper holder according to claim 3 or 4.

6. The holding part moves the toilet paper into the toilet space by sliding along the rail for use. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 2.

7. The lid slides to open or to separate the space for storing the toilet paper from the toilet space again. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 1.

8. In the aforementioned toilet paper storage state, the interior of the space for storing the toilet paper is made watertight. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 1.

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