Sewing box and lid

Abstract

The internal space of the sewing box is utilized effectively to make it smaller. [Solution] The box body 10 has a main body opening 14 formed by a main body side wall 12 erected on the periphery of the bottom plate 11 and a main body storage section 13 capable of storing sewing tools inside, a lid body 20 has a lid opening 24 formed by a lid side wall 22 erected on the periphery of the lid top plate 21 and a lid storage section 23 capable of storing sewing tools inside, and a needle storage plate 40 for storing sewing needles. The needle storage plate 40 is pivotally supported on either the box body 10 or the lid body 20 and is rotatable between a closed position that closes the lid opening 24 and an open position that opens the lid opening 24, and is provided with fixing means 30 and 46 for engaging and fixing the needle storage plate 40 in the closed position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sewing box and a lid constituting the sewing box.

Background Art

[0002] For example, a sewing box as a school teaching material used in home study is known. Patent Document 1 describes an invention related to a sewing box used by children in home study. This sewing box includes a sewing box body capable of storing sewing tools such as sewing needles, needle pincushions, thread cutters, and threads inside, and a lid portion provided openably and closably at the upper body opening of the sewing box body.

[0003] In the sewing box described in Patent Document 1, in order to effectively utilize the space inside the sewing box body and accommodate many sewing tools, a needle block is accommodated inside a needle block case formed integrally with the sewing box body to constitute a needle pincushion. By forming the needle block case constituting the needle pincushion integrally with the sewing box body, it is said that the installation space required for the needle pincushion can be reduced.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, school teaching materials carried by children and students include textbooks, data collections, drills, notebooks, tablets, calligraphy tools, musical instruments, etc. for each subject in addition to the sewing box for home study. Therefore, there is a demand for weight reduction and miniaturization of various teaching materials. There is also a demand for miniaturizing the sewing box by effectively utilizing the internal space.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, the sewing box of the present invention comprises a box body in which a main body opening is formed by main body side walls erected on the periphery of the bottom plate and a main body storage section capable of storing sewing tools is formed inside; a lid body in which a lid opening is formed by lid side walls erected on the periphery of the lid top plate and a lid storage section capable of storing sewing tools is formed inside; and a needle storage plate for storing sewing needles. The needle storage plate is pivotally supported on either the box body or the lid body and is rotatable between a closed position that closes the lid opening and an open position that opens the lid opening, and a fixing means is provided for fixing the needle storage plate in the closed position.

[0007] With the above configuration, sewing tools can be stored not only in the box body that forms the sewing box, but also in the lid. The space inside the sewing box can be used effectively. In addition, the lid opening can be fixed in a closed state by a needle storage plate pivotally supported on either the box body or the lid. Therefore, the sewing tools stored inside the lid are prevented from falling out of the lid. The lid can be operated even with the sewing tools stored inside.

[0008] In the above configuration, the fixing means is preferably a protrusion formed on one of the lid and the needle storage plate and a recess formed on the other, and is fixed by the engagement of the protrusion and the recess.

[0009] With the above configuration, the needle storage plate can be fixed in the closed position of the lid opening by engaging the convex portion with the concave portion. This simple structure prevents sewing tools from falling out of the lid.

[0010] In the above configuration, it is preferable that the lid is provided with a holding means for holding the needle storage plate in the open position. With the above configuration, the lid opening can be kept open when using the sewing box. Therefore, it is easy to take out and put in sewing tools stored inside the lid compartment.

[0011] In the above configuration, the retaining means is preferably a projection that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the lid side wall. With the above configuration, the projection formed on the side wall of the lid can lock onto the side edge of the needle storage plate. The lid opening can be held in the open position with a simple structure.

[0012] In the above configuration, it is preferable that at least one of the box body and the lid is provided with a movement restricting part that restricts the movement of the sewing tools. According to the above configuration, the storage state of sewing tools stored in the box body or lid can be stabilized.

[0013] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a lid for a sewing box comprising: a box body having a main body opening formed by main body side walls erected on the periphery of the bottom plate and a main body storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools; a lid having a lid opening formed by lid side walls erected on the periphery of the top plate and a lid storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools; and a needle storage plate for storing sewing needles. The lid is such that the needle storage plate is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable between a closed position that closes the lid opening and an open position that opens the lid opening, and a fixing means is provided for fixing the needle storage plate in the closed position.

[0014] With the above configuration, the lid alone can be used as a storage case when the needle storage plate is in the closed position that closes the lid opening. The lid alone can be used as a sewing box to store sewing tools. The functionality of the sewing box can be made more compact. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, the space inside the sewing box can be effectively utilized, making the sewing box smaller. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1]Perspective view of the sewing box in the usage state of the present embodiment, which is a perspective view when the needle storage plate is in the closed position. [Figure 2] Perspective view of the sewing box in the usage state, which is a perspective view when the needle storage plate is held in the open position. [Figure 3] (a) is a top view of the lid body, and (b) is a side view of the lid body. [Figure 4] (a) is a top view of the box body, and (b) is a side view of the box body. [Figure 5] (a) is a top view of the needle storage plate, and (b) is a side view of the needle storage plate. [Figure 6] Side view of the sewing box when the needle storage plate is in the closed position. [Figure 7] Side view of the sewing box when the needle storage plate is held in the open position.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a sewing box embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", and "back" are defined as follows: the direction of arrow Z1 shown in each figure is the vertical direction, the direction of arrow Z2 is the horizontal direction, and the direction of arrow Z3 is the front-back direction. The vertical direction of arrow Z1 and the front-back direction of arrow Z3 are the vertical and front-back directions in the usage state of the sewing box 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the sewing box 1 of the present embodiment includes a box body 10, a lid body 20, and a needle storage plate 40. The lid body 20 is rotatably attached to the box body 10. The needle storage plate 40 is rotatably attached to the lid body 20. When the lid body 20 is rotated with respect to the box body 10, the lid body 20 can be changed in shape between a non-use state in which the lid body 20 closes the main body opening 14 of the box body 10 and a use state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) in which the lid body 20 opens the main body opening 14 of the box body 10.

[0019] Figure 1 shows a state in which various sewing tools are stored inside the sewing box 1. The sewing tools include a thread 51, a thimble 52, a measuring tape 53, a sewing needle 54, as well as a chalk pencil, a ripper, a broken needle case, a thread cutter, etc. which are not shown in the figure.

[0020] <Regarding the box body 10> As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4(a), and 4(b), the box body 10 is integrally formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by a synthetic resin material. The box body 10 includes a bottom plate 11 that forms a rectangle when viewed from the front, and four main body side walls 12 erected on the periphery of the bottom plate 11. The four main body side walls 12 are composed of a main body front side wall 12a, a main body right side wall 12b, a main body rear side wall 12c, and a main body left side wall 12d.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4(b), the box body 10 of the present embodiment has a shape in which the main body front side wall 12a, the bottom plate 11, and the main body rear side wall 12c are continuously provided in a gently curved surface shape. Here, for the sake of convenience, the planar portion forming the lower surface is defined as the bottom plate 11, and the portion rising from the bottom plate 11 is defined as the main body side wall 12 (the main body front side wall 12a and the main body rear side wall 12c).

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, within the box body 10, a main body storage portion 13 surrounded by the four main body side walls 12 is formed, and a main body opening portion 14 serving as an entrance and exit for sewing tools to the main body storage portion 13 is formed. In the sewing box 1 of the present embodiment, a thread 51, a thimble 52, a measuring tape 53, a chalk pencil, a ripper, a broken needle case, etc. are stored within the main body storage portion 13 of the box body 10. The chalk pencil, the ripper, the broken needle case, etc. are stored below the main body storage portion 13 on the side of the bottom plate 11.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 2, 4(a), and 4(b), a main body engaging portion 15 is formed at the upper end of the center in the left-right direction of the main body front side wall 12a. On both sides of the main body rear side wall 12c near the left and right ends, a pair of left and right lid support portions 16 are formed. The left and right lid support portions 16 have the same configuration.

[0024] As shown in Figure 4(a), a pair of left and right support pieces 16a and 16b are erected on the lid support portion 16. A lid pivot shaft 17 is integrally formed between the pair of left and right support pieces 16a and 16b. The lid pivot shaft 17 extends horizontally in the left-right direction.

[0025] Multiple movement restricting sections 18 are erected on the bottom plate 11. Each movement restricting section 18 is formed in the shape of a plate. The movement restricting sections 18 are formed to match the storage positions of sewing tools. Specifically, they are formed to define the storage positions of items such as tailor's chalk, seam ripper, and broken needle case, which are stored in the lower part of the main storage section 13 on the bottom plate 11 side.

[0026] <Regarding lid 20> As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3(a), and 3(b), the lid 20 is integrally formed in a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape from a synthetic resin material. The lid 20 comprises a lid top plate 21 that forms a rectangle when viewed from the front, and four lid side walls 22 erected around the periphery of the lid top plate 21. The four lid side walls 22 consist of a lid front side wall 22a, a lid right side wall 22b, a lid rear side wall 22c, and a lid left side wall 22d.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3(b), the lid 20 of this embodiment has a shape in which the front lid wall 22a, the lid top plate 21, and the rear lid wall 22c are connected in a gently curved shape. For convenience, the planar portion that forms the bottom surface is referred to as the lid top plate 21, and the portion rising from the lid top plate 21 is referred to as the lid side wall 22 (front lid wall 22a, rear lid wall 22c).

[0028] As shown in Figures 2 and 3(a), the lid body 20 has a lid storage section 23 surrounded by four lid side walls 22, and a lid opening 24 is formed in the lid storage section 23, which serves as an opening for inserting and removing sewing tools.

[0029] As shown in Figure 6, in the sewing box 1 of this embodiment, a pair of thread scissors (not shown) is stored in the lid storage compartment 23 of the lid 20, and a needle storage plate 40 containing sewing needles 54 can also be stored there.

[0030] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), a lid engaging portion 25 is formed at the upper center of the rear side wall 22c of the lid, which engages with a body engaging portion 15 formed on the box body 10. In addition, a pair of left and right lid rotating portions 26 are formed near both ends of the front side wall 22a of the lid. The left and right lid rotating portions 26 have the same configuration. As shown in Figure 3(b), the lid rotating portion 26 is formed in a hook shape and is designed to engage with the lid rotating shaft 17 of the lid support portion 16 formed on the box body 10.

[0031] As shown in Figures 2, 3(a), and 3(b), multiple movement restricting sections 27 are erected on the lid top plate 21. Each movement restricting section 27 is formed in a plate shape. The movement restricting sections 27 are formed to match the storage positions of sewing tools. Specifically, they are formed to define the storage position of thread scissors stored in the lid storage section 23.

[0032] As shown in Figures 2, 3(a), and 3(b), shaft holes 28 are formed at the front upper ends of the right side wall 22b and the left side wall 22d of the lid. As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), protrusions 29 are formed in the vicinity of the shaft holes 28 in the right side wall 22b and the left side wall 22d of the lid, and above and behind the shaft holes 28, projecting inward from the inner surfaces of the respective right side wall 22b and left side wall 22d. At the upper ends of the right side wall 22b and left side wall 22d of the lid, on the side behind the center in the front-rear direction, convex portions 30 are formed, projecting inward from the inner surfaces of the respective right side wall 22b and left side wall 22d. The shaft holes 28, protrusions 29, and convex portions 30 of the right side wall 22b and left side wall 22d of the lid are identical in configuration.

[0033] <Regarding the needle storage plate 40> As shown in Figures 1, 5(a), and 5(b), the needle storage plate 40 is formed from a synthetic resin material into a flat plate shape that is roughly rectangular in front view. The needle storage plate 40 stores various sewing needles such as embroidery needles and long needles, as well as pins, as sewing needles 54.

[0034] As shown in Figures 2 and 5(a), the needle storage plate 40 has a plurality of needle storage grooves 41 for storing sewing needles 54. Each needle storage groove 41 extends in the front-to-back direction of the needle storage plate 40 and is arranged parallel to each other in the left-to-right direction. Each needle storage groove 41 is formed to have a different groove length for each type of sewing needle 54 that can be stored. Each needle storage groove 41 opens on the rear side of the needle storage plate 40. The opening on the rear side of the needle storage plate 40 serves as the opening for inserting and removing the sewing needles 54 into and from the needle storage grooves 41.

[0035] As shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), a closing plate 42 is integrally formed on the upper surface 40a of the needle storage plate 40, which closes the opening of each needle storage groove 41 to the upper surface 40a. This closing plate 42 prevents the sewing needles 54 stored in each needle storage groove 41 from falling out from the upper surface 40a side of the needle storage plate 40. In addition, a stopper 43 is integrally formed on the upper surface 40a of the needle storage plate 40 at the other end of each needle storage groove 41, which restricts the amount of insertion of the sewing needle 54 into each needle storage groove 41. This stopper 43 ensures that the sewing needles 54 stored in each needle storage groove 41 protrude by a predetermined amount from the opening on the rear side of the needle storage plate 40. The predetermined protrusion amount is set to an amount that allows the user to pinch the sewing needle 54 with their fingertips when removing it from the needle storage groove 41. Furthermore, when the needle storage plate 40 is rotated to the position shown in Figure 1, the needle storage plate 40 is set to an amount that can be stored inside the lid 20.

[0036] As shown in Figure 5(a), a notch 44 is formed at the rear center of the needle storage plate 40 in the left-right direction. The notch 44 is a portion that allows the user to place their finger on and rotate the needle storage plate 40.

[0037] As shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), plate shafts 45 are formed at both the left and right ends of the front of the needle storage plate 40. Each plate shaft 45 protrudes outward from the left and right end faces of the needle storage plate 40. The needle storage plate 40 is rotatably mounted on the cover 20 by pivoting the plate shafts 45 in the shaft holes 28 of the cover 20.

[0038] Recesses 46 are formed at both the left and right ends of the rear of the needle storage plate 40. Each recess 46 is recessed inward from the left and right end faces of the needle storage plate 40. When the needle storage plate 40 is rotated around the plate axis 45 to the state shown in Figure 1, the protrusions 30 of the cover 20 engage with the recesses 46 of the needle storage plate 40, fixing the needle storage plate 40 to the cover 20.

[0039] <Regarding the function of sewing box 1> Next, the operation of the sewing box 1 of this embodiment will be described. The lid 20 is a component that opens and closes the main body opening 14 formed in the box body 10, and is rotatably mounted on the box body 10. Specifically, the lid 20 is mounted on the box body 10 by engaging the lid rotation part 26 with the lid rotation shaft 17 of the lid support part 16 of the box body 10. As a result, the lid 20 is pivotally supported by the lid rotation part 26 and the lid rotation shaft 17, and is rotatable on the box body 10.

[0040] In Figure 1, by rotating the lid 20 forward, the opening 14 of the box body 10 is closed by the lid 20, resulting in a non-use state. In the non-use state, the lid engaging portion 25 of the lid 20 engages with the body engaging portion 15 of the box body 10, fixing the lid 20 to the box body 10.

[0041] To use the sewing tools stored in the sewing box 1, the engagement between the lid engagement part 25 and the body engagement part 15 is released, and the lid 20 is rotated around the lid pivot axis 17. This puts the sewing box 1 into a usable state with the body opening 14 open, as shown in Figure 1. In this usable state, sewing tools stored in the body storage section 13 of the box body 10, such as thread 51, pincushion 52, measuring tape 53, tailor's chalk, etc., can be taken out and put back in as needed.

[0042] As shown in Figure 6, in the usage state shown in Figure 1, the needle storage plate 40 is located at the upper end inside the lid storage section 23 of the lid 20. The convex portion 30 of the lid 20 engages with the concave portion 46, so that the needle storage plate 40 closes the lid opening 24 of the lid 20. The convex portion 30 and the concave portion 46 function as fixing means for fixing the needle storage plate 40 in the closed position.

[0043] In the state of use of the sewing box 1 with the needle storage plate 40 in the closed position as shown in Figure 1, the needle storage plate 40 functions as a "lid" that closes the lid opening 24, and as a "partition" that separates the lid storage section 23 from the main body storage section 13. Note that the closed state (the state in which the needle storage plate 40 is in the closed position) here includes not only the state in which the needle storage plate 40 completely closes the entire lid opening 24, but also the state in which an open portion remains in the upper part of the needle storage plate 40, as shown in Figure 1. Specifically, the convex portion 30 of the lid body 20 engages with the concave portion 46 of the needle storage plate 40, so that the sewing tools stored in the lid storage section 23 do not fall out of the lid body 20.

[0044] In the closed position of the needle storage plate 40, the sewing tools (thread scissors) stored inside the lid 20 are positioned and their horizontal movement is restricted by the movement restricting part 27. Also in the closed position, the upward movement of the thread scissors is restricted by the needle storage plate 40, which is fixed by the fixing means, thereby preventing them from falling out of the lid 20. The thread scissors inside the lid storage section 23 of the lid 20 are rotatable relative to the box body 10, in the same manner as the lid 20.

[0045] To move the needle storage plate 40 from its closed position to the operating position shown in Figure 2, place your fingers on the notch 44 of the needle storage plate 40 and pull it up. This disengages the protrusion 30 of the lid 20 from the recess 46 of the needle storage plate 40, allowing the needle storage plate 40 to rotate independently of the lid 20. The needle storage plate 40 rotates around the plate shaft 45, which is pivotally supported in the shaft hole 28 of the lid 20, to the open position where the lid opening 24 is opened.

[0046] As shown in Figures 2 and 7, when the sewing box 1 is in use with the needle storage plate 40 in the open position, the needle storage plate 40 is in an upright position. This allows not only the sewing tools stored in the main storage section 13 of the box body 10, but also the sewing tools stored in the lid storage section 23 of the lid 20 to be taken in and out.

[0047] As shown in Figure 7, when the needle storage plate 40 is in the open position, both left and right ends of the lower surface 40b of the needle storage plate 40 are locked to the protrusions 29 of the lid 20, restricting the rotation of the needle storage plate 40 toward the lid 20. The needle storage plate 40 is held in the open position, opening the lid opening 24 of the lid 20. The protrusions 29 and both left and right ends of the needle storage plate 40 function as holding means to hold the needle storage plate 40 in the open position.

[0048] According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) In this embodiment, the sewing box 1 has a lid storage compartment 23 formed in the lid 20 that can store sewing tools. Therefore, the lid 20 can also be used as storage space for sewing tools. The space inside the sewing box 1 can be used effectively. In addition, by making effective use of space, the sewing box 1 can be made smaller.

[0049] (2) When the needle storage plate 40 is in the closed position, the needle storage plate 40 is fixed to the lid 20. This prevents the thread scissors stored inside the lid 20 from falling out of the lid 20. The lid 20 can be easily rotated while the thread scissors remain stored inside. This improves the usability of the sewing box 1.

[0050] (3) The fixing means for securing the needle storage plate 40 to the lid 20 consists of a recess 46 formed in the needle storage plate 40 and a protrusion 30 formed in the lid 20. This simple structure prevents sewing tools from falling out of the lid 20 and maintains the stored state of the sewing tools.

[0051] (4) The needle storage plate 40 functions as a "lid" that closes the lid opening 24, and as a "partition" that separates the lid storage section 23 from the main body storage section 13. By giving the component that stores sewing needles 54 as a sewing tool other functions, the space inside the sewing box 1 can be used effectively.

[0052] (5) By placing a finger on the notch 44 of the needle storage plate 40 and pulling it up, the engagement between the recess 46 and the protrusion 30 can be easily released. This provides good workability. (6) When the needle storage plate 40 is pulled up, both left and right ends of the lower surface 40b of the needle storage plate 40 are locked onto the protrusions 29 of the lid 20, and the needle storage plate 40 is held in the open position. The lid opening 24 can be held open with a simple configuration such as the protrusions 29. The thread scissors can be easily taken in and out of the lid storage section 23 of the lid 20.

[0053] (7) The bottom plate 11 of the box body 10 is provided with multiple movement restricting parts 18. The movement restricting parts 18 are formed to match the storage positions of items such as tailor's chalk, seam ripper, and broken needle case, which are stored in the lower part of the main storage compartment 13 on the bottom plate 11 side. This allows for stable storage of these sewing tools within the main storage compartment 13 of the box body 10. The same applies to the movement restricting parts 27 formed on the top plate 21 of the lid 20.

[0054] (8) The bottom plate 11, front side wall 12a, and rear side wall 12c of the box body 10 are arranged in a gently curved shape. Similarly, the top plate 21, front side wall 22a, and rear side wall 22c of the lid 20 are also arranged in a gently curved shape. As a result, the sewing box 1 can be made to fit comfortably in the hand and easy to hold.

[0055] The above embodiment can be modified as follows. Note that the above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and applied to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically. The sewing tools to be stored in the sewing box 1 are not limited to those of the above embodiment. At least some of the items described in the above embodiment may be omitted.

[0056] The sewing tools stored in the lid 20 are not limited to thread scissors. Other sewing tools may be used, and the lid may be designed to store multiple sewing tools. The shape of the sewing box 1 is not limited to that of the embodiment described above. For example, the front wall 12a and rear wall 12c of the box body 10 may be in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, with the front wall 12a and rear wall 12c being erected vertically from the bottom plate 11. The same applies to the lid 20.

[0057] The movement restricting section 18 of the box body 10 may be provided on the side wall 12 of the body. Alternatively, the movement restricting section 18 may not be provided. The same applies to the lid 20. The holding means for holding the needle storage plate 40 in the open position may be configured other than the protrusion 29 on the lid 20. For example, a thin plate-shaped member extending downward may be provided on the lower surface 40b of the needle storage plate 40, and this thin plate-shaped member may be extended toward the lid top plate 21 of the lid 20 to hold the needle storage plate 40 in the open position.

[0058] • A means of retention is not required. The fixing means for securing the needle storage plate 40 to the lid 20 is not limited to an engagement structure between a recess 46 of the needle storage plate 40 and a protrusion 30 of the lid 20. Other shapes of engagement structures are also possible.

[0059] The fixing means does not have to be a structure integrally formed with the needle storage plate 40 and the lid 20. For example, it may be fixed by a fixing member formed separately from either the needle storage plate 40 or the lid 20.

[0060] The formation positions of the recess 46 and the protrusion 30 may be reversed. In other words, instead of the recess 46 of the needle storage plate 40, a convex portion corresponding to the protrusion 30 of the lid 20 may be formed, and instead of the protrusion 30 of the lid 20, a concave portion corresponding to the recess 46 of the needle storage plate 40 may be formed.

[0061] The needle storage plate 40 does not necessarily have to be pivotably supported on the lid 20. It may be pivotably supported on the box body 10. The lid 20 may be removable from the box body 10. In this case, for example, the lid 20 alone can be used as a storage case when the needle storage plate 40 is in the closed position. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0062] 10…Box 11...Bottom plate 12…Main body side wall 13…Main unit storage compartment 14…Main body opening 18, 27... Movement control department 20... Lid 21…Lid top plate 22…Lid side wall 23... Lid storage compartment 24…Lid opening 29...Protrusion (holding means) 30...Protruding part (fixing mechanism) 40…Needle storage plate 46…Recess (fixing means)

Claims

1. The box body comprises a main body opening formed by main body side walls erected around the periphery of the bottom plate and a main body storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools, a lid body comprising a lid opening formed by lid side walls erected around the periphery of the top plate and a lid storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools, and a needle storage plate for storing sewing needles. The needle storage plate is pivotally supported on either the box body or the lid, and is rotatable between a closed position that closes the lid opening and an open position that opens the lid opening. A sewing box characterized by being provided with fixing means for fixing the needle storage plate in the closed position.

2. The fixing means consists of a protrusion formed on one of the lid and the needle storage plate, and a recess formed on the other. The sewing box according to claim 1, characterized in that it is fixed by the engagement of the convex portion and the concave portion.

3. The sewing box according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid is provided with a holding means for holding the needle storage plate in the open position.

4. The sewing box according to claim 3, characterized in that the retaining means is a projection that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the lid side wall.

5. The sewing box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one of the box body and the lid is provided with a movement restricting part for restricting the movement of the sewing tools.

6. A sewing box comprising: a box body having a main body opening formed by main body side walls erected on the periphery of the bottom plate and a main body storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools; a lid body having a lid opening formed by lid side walls erected on the periphery of the top plate and a lid storage section formed inside for storing sewing tools; and a needle storage plate for storing sewing needles, the lid body of the sewing box, The needle storage plate is pivotally supported so as to be able to rotate between a closed position that closes the lid opening and an open position that opens the lid opening. A lid characterized by being provided with fixing means for fixing the needle storage plate in the closed position.

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