Notebook support

Abstract

To provide a writing instrument support that enables the display and support of writing instruments in a variety of positions in a simpler way. [Solution] The writing instrument support 1 comprises a base 10 that can be installed on an installation surface, and a support part 20 that is provided so as to be relatively movable with respect to the base 10 and supports the writing instrument 100, wherein the support part 20 can be fixed to the base 10 in multiple different orientations or multiple different positions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a writing instrument support.

Background Art

[0002] For example, there is known a writing instrument support described in Patent Document 1 below as a writing instrument support for supporting writing instruments including ballpoint pens and fountain pens to make them easier for users to pick up. This document discloses an apparatus mainly comprising: (1) a pedestal having an inclined surface formed with a groove in which a writing instrument is disposed, and (2) a magnet embedded inside the pedestal. This document also discloses an apparatus that can support a writing instrument in any angle or posture by supporting the pedestal with a spherical bearing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the configuration of (1), it is difficult to change the posture of the writing instrument. For this reason, when arranging various types of writing instruments at an exhibition or the like, there is a problem that undulations and changes cannot be added to the overall design of the exhibition. On the other hand, in the configuration of (2), when arranging a plurality of writing instruments, it is necessary to align the angles of the spherical bearings with each other between the plurality of supports, so there is a problem that it takes time to unify the overall aesthetics.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a writing instrument support that can realize the display and support of writing instruments in various postures by a simpler method.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the writing instrument support according to the present invention comprises a base that can be installed on an installation surface, and a support part that is provided so as to be relatively movable with respect to the base and supports a writing instrument, wherein the support part can be fixed to the base in multiple different orientations or multiple different positions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a writing instrument support can be provided that enables the display and support of writing instruments in a variety of positions in a simpler manner. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a first posture, in which the support part is in the first position. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a front view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a left side view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a top view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a bottom view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a rear view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a right side view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a second posture. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the support portion is in a second position. [Figure 11]This is a perspective view showing the configuration of a writing instrument support according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] (Composition of writing instrument support 1) Hereinafter, a writing instrument support 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 10. This writing instrument support 1 is a fixture (for example, a display writing instrument stand) for supporting a writing instrument 100 (including ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, fountain pens, or stylus pens or touch pens) in a specific position for presentation to a user, for example, at an exhibition, a retail store, or a purchasing situation where a consumer's signature is required.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the writing instrument support 1 comprises a base 10, a support part 20, and a fixing part 30.

[0011] (base 10) The base 10 is a pedestal for supporting the support portion 20, etc., described later, on a mounting surface (top surface) such as a table. The base 10 has a first surface 11, a second surface 12, a mounting surface 13, and a pair of side surfaces 14. The first surface 11 is a plane that forms a rectangle when viewed from above. In the examples of Figures 1 and 2, the first surface 11 is facing downwards and in contact with the mounting surface. That is, the weight of the entire device is supported by this first surface 11.

[0012] The second surface 12 is a rectangular plane extending in a plane perpendicular to the first surface 11 (i.e., in a plane intersecting the horizontal and vertical directions). The longitudinal dimension of the second surface 12 is set to be larger than the longitudinal dimension of the first surface 11. One edge of the second surface 12 in the longitudinal direction is connected to the edge of the first surface 11. The dimensions in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (hereinafter referred to as the "width direction") are the same between the first surface 11 and the second surface 12.

[0013] The mounting surface 13 linearly connects, in a side view, one end (front side) of the first surface 11 and one end (upper side) of the second surface 12. As a result, in a side view, a right triangle is formed by the first surface 11, the second surface 12, and the mounting surface 13. In other words, the mounting surface 13 corresponds to the hypotenuse of this right triangle. In a side view, the angle (first inclination angle θ1) formed by the mounting surface 13 and the first surface 11 is set to be larger than the angle (second inclination angle θ2) formed by the mounting surface 13 and the second surface 12. Note that the magnitudes of the first inclination angle θ1 and the second inclination angle θ2 only need to be different from each other, and the magnitude relationship is not limited to the above.

[0014] Also, a pair of surfaces facing the width direction of the base 10 respectively form side surfaces 14. The base 10 is integrally formed of a material such as acrylic resin having translucency (in the illustrated example, it is colorless and transparent).

[0015] (Support portion 20) The support portion 20 is a pedestal for supporting the writing instrument 100 itself on the mounting surface 13 of the base 10. The support portion 20 has a support portion main body 21 and a receiving base portion 22. The support portion main body 21 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped outer shape. The support portion main body 21 has a contact surface 41 (the surface to be mounted) that can contact the mounting surface 13, a support surface 42 facing the side opposite to the contact surface 41, upper and lower end surfaces 43 facing the vertical direction, and a pair of support portion side surfaces 44. The contact surface 41 has a rectangular shape having the same dimensions and area as the mounting surface 13. As a result, the dimensions in the width direction of the support portion 20 and the base 10 are the same. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the state where the entire contact surface 41 is in contact with the mounting surface 13 is referred to as the "first position" of the support portion 20.

[0016] The support surface 42 is a surface facing the side opposite to the mounting surface 13 side. A concave groove 45 is formed on the support surface 42 that extends in the axial direction X of the writing instrument 100 and is recessed in a V shape toward the mounting surface 13 side. By accommodating the writing instrument 100 in this concave groove 45, the movement of the writing instrument 100 itself in the width direction can be restricted. Both surfaces facing the width direction of the support portion 分别形成 support portion side surfaces 44. The end surfaces facing the vertical direction respectively form upper and lower end surfaces 43.

[0017] A receiving base portion 22 is provided at the lower end of the support portion main body 21. The receiving base portion 22 covers the lower end of the support portion main body 21 from below. The receiving base portion 22 has a plate shape protruding in a plane direction orthogonal to the axial direction X of the writing instrument 100 from the contact surface 41 side. Thereby, the lower end of the concave groove 45 is blocked by the receiving base portion 22. The tip of the writing instrument 100 abuts on the receiving base portion 22. That is, the receiving base portion 22 is provided to support the weight of the writing instrument 100 and protect the pen tip or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the receiving base portion 22 is in a state of being located on the first surface 11 side of the base portion 10, and the posture of the support portion 20 is hereinafter referred to as the "first posture". The base portion 10 and the receiving base portion 22 are formed of a material such as a light-transmissive acrylic resin (in the illustrated example, it is colorless and transparent). The base portion 10 and the receiving base portion 22 may be integrally formed, or those formed as separate parts may be adhesively fixed.

[0018] (Fixing portion 30) The support portion 20 is detachably fixed to the base portion 10 by a fixing portion 30. The fixing portion 30 includes a base first magnet 31 and a base second magnet 32 provided on the base portion 10, and a support first magnet 33 and a support second magnet 34 provided on the support portion 20.

[0019] The base first magnet 31 and the base second magnet 32 are embedded in the mounting surface 13 of the base portion 10. That is, only a part of these magnets is exposed on the mounting surface 13. Alternatively, the magnets may be completely buried inside the mounting surface 13. In the first posture, the base first magnet 31 is disposed at a position biased toward the first surface 11 side (that is, the grounding surface side) on the mounting surface 13. The base second magnet 32 is disposed at a position spaced upward from the base first magnet 31, that is, at a position biased toward the second surface 12 side. The base first magnet 31 and the base second magnet 32 are arranged on the same straight line. Further, these magnets are formed in a columnar shape made of, for example, a neodymium magnet or a ferrite magnet.

[0020] The first support magnet 33 and the second support magnet 34 are embedded in the contact surface 41 of the support 20. That is, only a portion of these magnets is exposed on the contact surface 41. Alternatively, the magnets may be completely embedded inside the contact surface 41. In the first position, the first support magnet 33 is positioned biased toward the first surface 11 side (i.e., the ground surface side) on the contact surface 41. The second support magnet 34 is positioned at a distance above the first support magnet 33, i.e., biased toward the second surface 12 side. The first support magnet 33 and the second support magnet 34 are positioned on the same straight line. These magnets are cylindrical in shape and are made of, for example, neodymium magnets or ferrite magnets.

[0021] In the "first posture" shown in Figure 1, the base first magnet 31 and the support first magnet 33, and the base second magnet 32 ​​and the support second magnet 34 are connected to each other by magnetic force. In contrast, in the "second posture" shown in Figure 9, the base first magnet 31 and the support second magnet 34, and the base second magnet 32 ​​and the support first magnet 33 are connected to each other. In the second posture, the posture of the support 20 is reversed compared to the first posture. As a result, the angle that the axis X direction of the writing instrument 100 makes with respect to the mounting surface is smaller than in the first posture. At this time, the second surface 12 of the base 10 is in contact with the mounting surface.

[0022] Furthermore, in the "first position" of the support part 20 shown in Figure 1, the base first magnet 31 and the support part first magnet 33, and the base second magnet 32 ​​and the support part second magnet 34 are connected to each other, similar to the first posture described above. In contrast, in the "second position" of the support part 20 shown in Figure 10, only the base second magnet 32 ​​and the support part first magnet 33 are connected to each other. As a result, the height of the support part 20 relative to the base 10 is higher than the first height. Although not shown in the illustration, it is also possible to change the height position of the support part 20 in the second posture described above. As described above, the support portion 20 is movable relative to the base portion 10. As a result, the support portion 20 can be fixed to the mounting surface 13 in multiple different orientations or positions.

[0023] (Effects and Benefits) In conventional support configurations, the angle of the writing instrument 100 is generally fixed, making it difficult to change the orientation of the writing instrument 100. Therefore, when displaying various types of writing instruments 100 at exhibitions or retail stores, it was difficult to create variations and undulations in the overall layout and design of the exhibits. To solve this problem, the above-described configurations are adopted in this embodiment.

[0024] With the above configuration, the support part 20 can be fixed in different orientations and positions, enabling a variety of layouts. Therefore, it is possible to give more flexibility to the layout of the writing instrument 100 at exhibitions and in stores, thereby further enhancing its appeal as a product.

[0025] According to the above configuration, by rearranging the mounting method of the support part 20 between multiple inverted positions, it is possible to incorporate undulations and variations into the overall aesthetic appearance when, for example, arranging multiple writing instruments 100 side by side. As a result, the appeal of the writing instrument 100 can be further enhanced.

[0026] With the above configuration, the difference between the first tilt angle θ1 and the second tilt angle θ2 allows the angle at which the writing instrument 100 is held to be changed when the first surface 11 and the second surface 12 are installed on the mounting surface. This makes it possible to select an appropriate display method according to the characteristics and quality of the writing instrument 100, or the environment of the exhibition space. In particular, since various display methods can be selected with a single writing instrument support 1, it is possible to significantly reduce the material costs required for the exhibition.

[0027] According to the above configuration, by rearranging the height of the support part 20 between the first position and the second position, it is possible to create variations and undulations in the overall aesthetic appearance, even when displaying multiple writing instruments 100 side by side. As a result, the degree of freedom in displaying the writing instruments 100 is increased, and it becomes possible to display various types of writing instruments 100 with high appeal.

[0028] With the above configuration, since the base 10 and support 20 are made of a translucent material, it becomes possible to observe in detail the structure and construction of the back of the writing instrument 100 and other details. Furthermore, it reduces the possibility that the presence of the writing instrument 100 itself may be diminished by the support 20, etc. This makes it possible to appeal to the user to the fullest extent to the quality and characteristics of the writing instrument 100.

[0029] <Variation> Embodiments of the present invention have been described above. Various changes and modifications can be made to the above-described configuration without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0030] For example, as shown in Figure 11 as a modified example, it is possible to form a circular hole 50 in the center of the support base 22. It is desirable that this hole 50 has an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the shaft of the writing instrument 100, and an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the pen tip. This makes it possible to hold the writing instrument 100 with the pen tip inserted through the hole 50. Therefore, the possibility of damage to the pen tip from contact with the support base 22 can be minimized.

[0031] Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the groove 45 of the support portion 20 described above is not limited to a V-shape. Other examples include configurations with arc-shaped, trapezoidal, or polygonal cross-sectional shapes.

[0032] Furthermore, the number of magnets in the fixed part 30 is just an example and can be increased or decreased as appropriate depending on the design and specifications. Also, the sizes of the "first inclination angle θ1" and "second inclination angle θ2" shown in the drawing are just examples and can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, instead of magnets in the fixing part 30, a mating joint may be used. Also, the fixing part 30 does not have to be detachable, and the support part 20 does not have to detach from the base part 10. For example, the support part 20 may be fixed to the base part 10 so as to be slidable, or it may be fixed so as to be rotatable. Furthermore, although in the above embodiment only the base 10 is installed on the mounting surface, the support portion 20 may be installed together with the base 10. Moreover, the base 10 may be smaller than the support portion 20. For example, the base 10 may be flat, and multiple linear grooves may be formed on the contact surface 41 of the support portion 20. In this case, the base 10 may be fitted into the grooves, and both the base 10 and the support portion 20 may be installed on the mounting surface. Also, the orientation and position of the support portion 20 relative to the base 10 may be changed by appropriately selecting (changing) the groove into which the base 10 fits from among the multiple grooves.

[0033] <Note> The above embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows:

[0034] <1> A writing instrument support according to the first embodiment comprises a base that can be installed on an installation surface, and a support portion that is provided so as to be relatively movable with respect to the base and supports a writing instrument, wherein the support portion can be fixed to the base in multiple different orientations or multiple different positions.

[0035] With the above configuration, the support parts can be fixed in different orientations and positions, enabling a variety of layouts. Therefore, for example, it allows for greater flexibility in the layout of writing instruments at exhibitions and retail stores, thereby further enhancing the appeal of the product.

[0036] <2> The writing instrument support according to the second embodiment is: <1> A writing instrument support, wherein the plurality of different positions include a first position and a second position, the first position and the second position being inverted positions of each other.

[0037] According to the above configuration, by rearranging the mounting method of the support parts between multiple inverted positions, it is possible to incorporate undulations and variations into the overall aesthetic when, for example, arranging multiple writing instruments side by side. As a result, the appeal of the writing instruments can be further enhanced.

[0038] <3> The writing instrument support according to the third embodiment is: <1> or <2> A writing instrument support comprising a base having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the plurality of different positions include a first position and a second position, and when the support is attached to the base in the first position and the first surface is placed on the installation surface, the writing instrument supported by the support has a first inclination angle with respect to the installation surface, and when the support is attached to the base in the second position and the second surface is placed on the installation surface, the writing instrument supported by the support has a second inclination angle with respect to the installation surface, which is different from the first inclination angle and the second inclination angle.

[0039] With the above configuration, the difference between the first and second inclination angles allows for variations in the angle at which the writing instrument is held when the first and second surfaces are installed on the mounting surface. This makes it possible to select an appropriate display method depending on, for example, the characteristics and quality of the writing instrument, or the environment of the exhibition space. In particular, since various display methods can be selected with a single writing instrument support, it is possible to significantly reduce the material costs required for the exhibition.

[0040] <4> The writing instrument support according to the fourth embodiment is: <1> from <3> A writing instrument support according to any one embodiment thereof, wherein the plurality of different positions include a first position and a second position, and the support portion at the first position and the support portion at the second position are of different heights.

[0041] According to the above configuration, by rearranging the height of the support between the first and second positions, it is possible to create variations and undulations in the overall aesthetic appearance, for example, when displaying multiple writing instruments side by side. As a result, the degree of freedom in displaying writing instruments is increased, and it becomes possible to display various types of writing instruments with high appeal.

[0042] <5> The writing instrument support according to the fifth embodiment is: <1> from <4> A writing instrument support according to any one embodiment thereof, wherein the base and the support portion are formed of a translucent material.

[0043] With the above configuration, since the base and support are made of translucent material, it becomes possible to observe in detail the structure and construction of the back of the writing instrument and other fine details. Furthermore, it reduces the possibility that the presence of the writing instrument itself may be diminished by the support, etc. This makes it possible to appeal to the quality and characteristics of the writing instrument to the fullest extent. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0044] 1...Writing instrument support 10...Base 11...Side 1 12…Second side 14…Side 20...Support part 21...Support body 22...Support base 30…Fixed part 31…Base first magnet 32... Base second magnet 33...Support part, first magnet 34...Support part second magnet 41...Abutting surface 42…Support surface 43…Upper and lower end surfaces 44…Support part side 45…Diamond groove 50...hole 100...Writing implements X…Axis line θ1…first inclination angle θ2…Second inclination angle

Claims

1. A base that can be installed on the mounting surface, A writing instrument support comprising a support portion that is provided so as to be relatively movable with respect to the base portion and supports a writing instrument, A writing instrument support in which the support portion can be fixed to the base portion in multiple different orientations or positions.

2. The aforementioned multiple different postures include a first posture and a second posture, The writing instrument support according to claim 1, wherein the first posture and the second posture are inverted postures of each other.

3. The base portion has a first surface and a second surface, The aforementioned multiple different postures include a first posture and a second posture, When the support portion is attached to the base portion in the first position, and the first surface is placed on the mounting surface, the writing instrument supported by the support portion forms a first inclination angle with respect to the mounting surface. When the support portion is attached to the base portion in the second orientation, and the second surface is placed on the mounting surface, the writing instrument supported by the support portion will have a second inclination angle with respect to the mounting surface. A writing instrument support according to claim 1, wherein the first and second inclination angles are different.

4. The aforementioned multiple different positions include a first position and a second position, The writing instrument support according to claim 1, wherein the support portion at the first position and the support portion at the second position are of different heights.

5. The writing instrument support according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base and the support portion are formed of a translucent material.

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