wig stand

Abstract

To provide a wig stand which has an extremely simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is strong, has excellent handling properties, and can be produced at low cost. [Solution] The structure is characterized by comprising a wig holder 12, the upper outer peripheral edge 12a of which is partly or entirely curved, on which the inner part of the wig is placed, a support 14 formed integrally with the wig holder 12 and extending downward in the vertical direction, and a leg 16 formed integrally with the support 14 at the part opposite the wig holder 12 and oriented horizontally.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a wig stand that is easy to assemble and disassemble, and in particular to a wig stand that is simple in structure yet sturdy and easy to handle for transportation and portability. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, wig-holding devices have included mannequins such as busts and heads, on whose heads wigs are placed. These devices are primarily intended for display in specific locations, and are large in size and weight, requiring ingenuity in handling. Furthermore, they are not suitable for use in ordinary homes.

[0003] Japanese Patent No. 5014538 (Patent Document 1 below) discloses a wig stand molded from paper or synthetic resin, which is composed of a main body that can be assembled into a predetermined columnar shape and a flange that engages with a predetermined portion of the main body. It also discloses a wig stand molded from synthetic resin, which has at least six folds formed so that it will form at least a truncated hexagonal pyramid when assembled, and which has a retaining mechanism on one of the pieces divided by the folds for engaging and holding the truncated hexagonal pyramid when assembled. The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 1 takes up less space when displaying wigs than mannequin-type stands, making it convenient to transport and carry.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2012-17546 (Patent Document 2 below) discloses a wig stand that is configured by forming n parallel folds (n≧5, and folds that are on or near the same line are counted as one) in a sheet made of a resilient resin plate, thereby providing n+1 support sections, and by providing a connection mechanism on the folds, so that the support sections located on both ends of the sheet are connected via the connection mechanism to form a double-layered state, and adjacent support sections other than those on the ends are connected via the connection mechanism to form a double-layered state. The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 2 is intended to ensure strength without increasing the thickness of the resilient resin sheet, allowing a wig to be placed stably, and to be easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0005] Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3182151 (Patent Document 3 below) discloses a wig stand that is a single, resilient, plate-like sheet comprising a wig holder formed in the center inside and base portions formed integrally at both ends of the wig holder and surrounding the wig holder, with a connection mechanism provided on the base portion at a location different from the portion integrally formed with the wig holder, and configured so that the connection mechanism curves to point the wig holder upward when in a connected state. The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 3 is designed to ensure strength without increasing the thickness of the resilient plate-like sheet, allowing for stable placement of a wig, and is simple in structure, easy to assemble and disassemble, highly portable and durable, and highly breathable, preventing hair from getting caught.

[0006] Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3187224 (Patent Document 4 below) discloses a wig stand that is made of a sheet of resilient resin plate that forms a truncated pyramid shape when assembled, with multiple folds formed in the sheet corresponding to the number of corners of the truncated pyramid, multiple pieces that are divided by the folds and form the sides of the truncated pyramid, first holding mechanisms that are provided on the pieces at both ends of the sheet and that hold the pieces together when assembled, and a folding mechanism that is formed approximately in the center of the length of the pieces, with the widths of the pieces gradually increasing or decreasing from one side to the other. The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 4 is simple and compact, easy to carry, can stably hold a wig without damaging the shape of the wig, and is hygienic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5014538 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-17546 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 3182151 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3187224 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] As mentioned above, conventional wig-holding devices, such as mannequin-type devices, are large in size and weight, making them difficult to handle and carry. Moreover, they are expensive and unsuitable for use in ordinary households.

[0009] The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 1 uses a resilient material, so when each piece is folded along each crease, it assumes a folded, bulging state while retaining its resilience. The size of the wig stand when folded is determined by the length of each piece in the longitudinal direction, the length of each piece in the lateral direction, and the thickness of the overlapping pieces. This structure limits the freedom of design and manufacturing, making it difficult to create a wide variety of designs and making it difficult to handle.

[0010] The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a sturdy structure, but since it is made by stacking a single resilient resin sheet, it presents a somewhat complicated structure.

[0011] The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 3 ensures strength without increasing the thickness of the resilient plate-shaped sheet, and can stably place a wig on it, but it has a special structure.

[0012] The wig stand disclosed in Patent Document 4 is compact and easy to carry, but has a special structure.

[0013] Recently, there has been a demand for a wig stand that is extremely simple in structure, lightweight, and easy to handle, but the reality is that no product has yet appeared that satisfies this demand.

[0014] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a wig stand that has an extremely simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is durable. Another object of the present invention is to provide a wig stand that is easy to handle and can be produced inexpensively. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized by the following configuration.

[0016] (1) A wig holder is characterized by having a part or all of its upper outer periphery formed in a curved shape, on which the inner part of the wig is placed, a support part formed integrally with the wig holder and extending vertically downward, and a leg part formed integrally with the support part at the part opposite the wig holder and oriented horizontally.

[0017] (2) In the configuration of (1) above, the wig holder, the support and the leg are integrally formed by combining support pieces each having a curved upper portion and a leg piece formed at the lower portion oriented horizontally, so that the wig holder is formed in a roughly semicircular or semi-elliptical shape at the upper portion and the leg is formed at the lower portion, consisting of a plurality of leg pieces oriented horizontally.

[0018] (3) In the configuration of (2) above, a first notch extending upward from the bottom is formed in the center of one of the support pieces, and a second notch extending downward from the top is formed in the center of the other support piece, and the first notch and the second notch are engaged to assemble the support piece.

[0019] (4) In the configuration of (3) above, an engaging piece is formed in the first cutout portion of one of the support pieces, and an engaging piece receiving portion is formed on the upper side of the support piece, and an engaging piece that engages with the engaging piece receiving portion of the one support piece is formed in the second cutout portion of the other support piece, and an engaging piece receiving portion that engages with the engaging piece of the one support piece is formed below the central portion of the other support piece.

[0020] (5) In the configuration of (2) above, a notch is formed in one of the support pieces from near the top to near the bottom of its central portion, and notches are formed in the other support piece at the top and bottom of its central portion, respectively, and assembly is carried out by engaging the notches with the notches.

[0021] (6) In the configuration of (5) above, an engagement piece receiving portion is formed in the notch formed in one of the support pieces, and an engagement piece that engages with the engagement piece receiving portion is formed in a predetermined position on the other support piece.

[0022] (7) In the configuration of (6) above, an engagement piece is formed in the notch formed in one of the support pieces, and an engagement piece receiving portion that engages with the engagement piece formed in the notch is formed at a predetermined position on the other support piece.

[0023] (8) In the configuration of (2) above, a first fold is formed from the top to the bottom of one of the support pieces, and a stabilizing member receiving portion is formed at a predetermined position on the upper side, and a second fold is formed from the top to the bottom of the other support piece, and a stabilizing member receiving portion is formed at a predetermined position on the upper side, and when the support pieces are assembled, a circular or elliptical stabilizing member having an engaging mechanism formed on the inside is configured so that the engaging mechanism is fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

[0024] (9) In the configuration of (8) above, the one support piece is formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the first fold and has an engagement piece receiving portion formed at a predetermined position on the first fold, and the other support piece is formed linearly symmetrically with respect to the second fold and has an engagement piece formed at a predetermined position on the second fold, and is assembled by engaging the engagement piece with the engagement piece receiving portion.

[0025] (10) In the configuration of (2), (5) or (8) above, a stabilizing member receiving portion is formed on the upper side of the support piece, and when the support piece is assembled, a circular or elliptical stabilizing member having an engaging mechanism formed on the inside is configured so that the engaging mechanism is fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

[0026] (11) In the configuration of (8) or (10) above, the fitting mechanism can be disassembled while being fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

[0027] (12) In the configurations (1) to (11) above, a base portion is provided on the upper surface of which is provided an attachment mechanism for detachably attaching the leg portion.

[0028] (13) In the configuration of (12) above, a portable handle can be attached to the top surface, and a case is provided that can be detachably attached to the base.

[0029] According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a wig stand that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is also highly durable. Furthermore, the above-mentioned configuration makes it possible to provide a wig stand that is easy to handle due to its simple structure and can be produced economically at low cost.

[0030] Furthermore, with the above-mentioned construction, the wig can be stably placed without losing its shape during assembly, and it is also breathable and hygienic. In addition, it is easy to transport and carry. [Effects of the Invention]

[0031] The present invention has the effect of providing a wig stand that has an extremely simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is highly durable. Furthermore, the present invention has the practical effect of providing a wig stand that is easy to handle and can be produced at low cost. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a second embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 10 is an enlarged plan view showing the lower part of the support piece constituting the wig stand in the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a development view of the base portion to which the wig stand is attached in the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a base portion to which a wig stand is attached in the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a development view of a case body in which the wig stand is stored in the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a case body in which the wig stand is stored in the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a third embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a stabilizing member in the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a stabilizing member in the embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a stabilizing member in the embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a stabilizing member according to a modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the wig stand according to the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the disassembled wig stand according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 25] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the wig stand according to the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 27] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 28] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 19 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 30] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a modified example of the embodiment, before assembly. [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 33] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 34] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 35] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 36] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 37]FIG. 19 is a plan view of the disassembled state of the wig stand according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 38] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 39] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a modified example of the embodiment, before assembly. [Figure 40] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 41] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 42] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 43] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 44] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 45] FIG. 23 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 46] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 47] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the wig stand according to the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 48] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 49] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 50] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 51] FIG. 23 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 52] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 53]FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a modified example of the embodiment, before assembly. [Figure 54] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 55] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 56] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 57] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 58] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 59] FIG. 23 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 60] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 61] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the wig stand according to the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 62] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 63] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 64] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 65] FIG. 20 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 66] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 67] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a modified example of the embodiment, before assembly. [Figure 68] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 69]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 70] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 71] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 72] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 73] FIG. 20 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 74] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. [Figure 75] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modified example of the wig stand according to the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 76] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 77] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 78] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 79] FIG. 20 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 80] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled wig stand according to a modified example of the embodiment, before assembly. [Figure 81] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 82] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 83] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a disassembled state before assembly of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 84] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly according to the modified example of the embodiment. [Figure 85] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wig stand according to a further modified example of the embodiment after assembly. [Figure 86] FIG. 22 is a plan view of the disassembled state of the wig stand according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 87] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the wig stand after assembly in accordance with the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0034] (First embodiment) As shown in Fig. 1, the wig stand 10 according to the first embodiment is a stand on which a wig is placed, and is made of polypropylene (PP), which has a resilience and a property of increasing strength when bent, and is, for example, about 1.0 mm thick, and is integrally formed with a wig holder 12, a support 14, and legs 16. That is, the wig stand 10 is formed by combining two members with the same outer periphery shape, and is integrally formed with the wig holder 12 having a curved upper outer periphery 12a on which the inner part of the wig is placed, the support 14 extending downward in the vertical direction (vertically downward in Fig. 1), and the legs 16 oriented horizontally.

[0035] In such a wig stand 10, a wig can be placed by abutting the inner surface of the wig against the upper outer peripheral edge 12a of the wig holder 12. Moreover, the legs 16 extending in four horizontal directions prevent the wig stand 10 from falling over, allowing the wig to be placed stably.

[0036] It should be noted that the thickness of the wig stand 10 is not limited to about 1.0 mm. Also, the material may not be made of resin, but may be made of cardboard or other materials. That is, although the thickness is about 1.0 mm in this embodiment, the thickness is not limited to this, and it may be within the generally accepted range of 0.5 mm to 1.2 mm, or even outside this range, as appropriate for the material and structure.

[0037] Furthermore, the curved upper outer peripheral edge 12a may be partially curved or entirely curved.

[0038] Furthermore, the wig stand 10 may be configured so as to be detachably mounted on a base (for example, a base 200 to be described later) via the legs 16. The base may be configured so as to detachably mount a case (for example, a case body 300 to be described later) on the top surface of which a portable handle can be attached.

[0039] (Second embodiment) The wig stand 100 according to the second embodiment is assembled by combining two support pieces 110, 120 made of polypropylene (PP), which has a resilience of about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent, as shown in Figs. 2 to 4.

[0040] The support piece 110 constituting the support section is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Also, a first cutout 114 is formed in the support piece 110, extending upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0041] The leg piece 112 constituting the leg 100b has an upper portion 112a formed with an inwardly directed notch 116. The lower end 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than the lower end 110d of the support piece 110.

[0042] An engagement piece 118 is formed on the upper central part of the first cutout 114. An engagement piece receiving portion 119 is formed on the center line AA of the upper part 110a of the support piece 110.

[0043] The other support piece 120 constituting the support section has an outer peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper part 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central part 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower part 120c having horizontally oriented leg pieces 122, 122. In addition, support piece 120 has a second notch 124 formed in the center (on the center line BB) from upper part 120a to central part 120b, which is oriented downward.

[0044] The leg piece 122 constituting the leg 100b has an upper part 122a formed with an inwardly directed notch 126. The lower end 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed so as to protrude downward further than the lower end 120d of the support piece 120.

[0045] An engagement piece 128 is formed on the upper central part of the second cutout 124, and is configured to fit into and engage with the engagement piece receiving part 119 during assembly. Also, an engagement piece receiving part 129 is formed on the center line BB near the central part 120b of the support piece 120, and is configured to fit into and engage with the engagement piece 118 during assembly.

[0046] When the support pieces 110, 120 are crossed over each other via the first cutout 114 and the second cutout 124, and the engaging piece 118 is fitted into the engaging piece receiving portion 129 to engage with it, and the engaging piece 128 is fitted into the engaging piece receiving portion 119 to engage with it, the wig stand 100 is formed with a gently curved upper portion forming a wig receiving portion 100a and a lower portion having four horizontally oriented legs 100b.

[0047] Next, the base 200 to which the wig stand 100 is detachably attached will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0048] The base 200 is formed from a single sheet of PP resin plate, and its hexagonal top surface 200a is made up of five inner and outer side surface portions 200b and 200c, each of which has a height (short side portion) several millimeters lower than the height of the legs 100b, a bottom surface 200d similar to the top surface 200a, and a side hinge portion 200e that functions as a side surface portion like the inner and outer side surface portions 200b and 200c and also functions to connect the top surface 200a and the bottom surface 200d. The height of the base 200 is made several millimeters lower than the height of the legs 100b because, when the wig stand 100 and the base 200 are attached, the top surface 200a of the base 200 rises slightly, generating a force that presses down on the wig stand 100, thereby improving the stability of the wig stand 100.

[0049] The stand support mechanism 210 is formed on the top surface 200a. The stand support mechanism 210 is formed with a stand support slit 210a, a stand support lock groove receiving portion 210b, a stand support holding slit 210c, and a stand support holding slit end 210d, allowing the leg 100b to be detachably attached. The narrow stand support holding slit 210c at the end of the stand support mechanism 210 where the leg 100b is attached is designed to expand when the leg 100b is inserted. The notch 126 is inserted into the stand support holding slit 210c and engages with the curved notch at the stand support holding slit end 210d. The hook-shaped tip of the notch also serves to prevent the notch from tearing when the wig stand 100 is attached to the base 200. The width of the cutout is determined taking into consideration the width of the tip of the leg portion 100b. Furthermore, six upper surface guide pawl receiving slits 220 are provided on the outer periphery of the upper surface portion 200a.

[0050] Of the inner surface portions 200b, the two inner surface portions 200b, 200b that are in contact with the side hinge portion 200e and the inner surface portion 200b that is in a parallel relationship to the side hinge portion 200e have a different configuration from the other two inner surface portions 200b, and are configured by having inner surface hook ribs 230 located on both sides of the side hook base portion 250 on which the side hooks 240 are provided.

[0051] Each outer surface portion 200c is formed with an outer surface pawl 260 and an outer surface pawl locking portion 270.

[0052] An inner surface pawl receiving portion 280 is formed at a portion where the bottom surface portion 200d and the other two inner surface portions 200b are connected. Also, an inner surface hook reblock portion 290 is formed at a portion where the bottom surface portion 200d and the two inner surface portions 200b, 200b that contact the side hinge portion 200e and the inner surface portion 200b that is in a parallel relationship with the side hinge portion 200e are connected.

[0053] Next, the case body (case) 300 that is detachably attached to the base part 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0054] Case body 300 is formed from a single PP resin plate, and comprises hexagonal upper and lower covers 301 and 302, six rectangular side portions 303, and welding portions 304 for welding side portions 303 together.

[0055] The top cover 301 has one top cover front claw 305 and four top cover claws 306 formed on the outer periphery, which are not connected to the side surface 303. A top cover claw lock 307 is formed on both sides of each top cover claw 306. The top cover 301 also has two holes 308 for top cover handles.

[0056] The lower cover 302 has four lower cover claw guides 309 formed on its outer periphery, which are not connected to the side surface 303. The lower cover 302 also has a lower cover front claw receiver 310 and two holes 311 for the lower cover handle.

[0057] Each of the four side surfaces 303 that are not connected to the upper cover 301 or the lower cover 302 is formed with a side surface upper rib 312 and a side surface upper rib cover catch portion 313. Furthermore, each of three side surfaces 303 (the first, third, and fifth side surfaces 303 from the left in FIG. 7) is formed with a side surface base hook guide portion 314. Furthermore, a side surface hook 315 is provided above each side surface base hook guide portion 314.

[0058] Thus, the welding portion 304 is connected to the side surface portion 303 located at one end (the side surface portion 303 located at the right end in FIG. 7), and is configured to be welded to the inner surface of the side surface portion 303 located at the other end (the side surface portion 303 located at the left end in FIG. 7). When the welding portion 304 is welded to the inside of the side surface portion 303, the hexagonal prism-shaped case body 300 is formed. In addition, a handle 316 is detachably provided on the top of the case body 300, and both ends of the handle are fastened by the upper cover handle hole 308 and the lower cover handle hole 311.

[0059] The operation of the above configuration will be described below.

[0060] To assemble the wig stand 100, first, move the support piece 120 upward from below the support piece 110, and insert and engage the second notch 124 with the first notch 114 so that they cross. Alternatively, move the support piece 110 downward from above the support piece 120, and insert and engage the first notch 114 with the second notch 124 so that they cross. Next, fit the engagement piece 118 into the engagement piece receiver 129. Subsequently, fit the engagement piece 128 into the engagement piece receiver 119. Thus, the wig stand 100 is assembled, with a gently curved wig receiver 100a at the top and four horizontally oriented legs 100b at the bottom.

[0061] The wig stand 100 assembled in this manner is attached to a detachable base 200. The base 200 has a box structure with an upper surface and side surfaces, which makes it strong and resistant to deformation, and also stabilizes the shape of the wig stand 100. In addition, the base has a stand support mechanism 210 into which the radially extending lower end portions (leg portions 100b) of the wig stand main body can be inserted and fixed, so that the wig stand 100 can be easily and detachably attached and fixed to the base 200. Furthermore, a narrow stand support holding slit 210c is provided at the end of the stand support mechanism 210, so that the notches 116, 116, 126, 126 provided in the legs 100b (i.e., leg pieces 112, 112, 122, 122) of the wig stand 100 can easily engage with and fix the stand support holding slit 210c. Moreover, a curved notch is formed at the stand receiving holding slit end 210d, and when the wig stand 100 is inserted, the stand receiving holding slit portion 210c widens, making it easy to insert the lower end of the wig stand 100.

[0062] The wig stand 100 attached to the base 200 can be stored in the case 300 for easy transport and storage. That is, by fastening the side hooks 315 of the case 300 to the side hooks 240 of the base 200, the case 300 becomes one with the base 200, which facilitates the transport and storage of the wig stand 100.

[0063] When disassembling the assembled wig stand 100, first, the side hooks 315 of the case body 300 and the side hooks 240 of the base part 200 are released from their fastened state, and the case body 300 is removed from the base part 200. Next, the wig stand 100 attached to the base part 200 is pulled upward, and the wig stand 100 can be removed from the base part 200. Thereafter, to release the engagement between the engagement piece 118 and the engagement piece receiving portion 129, the engagement piece 118 is pulled out from the engagement piece receiving portion 129. Next, to release the engagement between the engagement piece 128 and the engagement piece receiving portion 119, the engagement piece 128 is pulled out from the engagement piece receiving portion 119. Then, the support piece 110 is moved upward to release the engagement between the first notch portion 114 and the second notch portion 124 and move it away from the support piece 120, thereby completing disassembly. Alternatively, the support piece 120 is moved downward to release the engagement between the second notch portion 124 and the first notch portion 114 and move it away from the support piece 110, thereby completing disassembly.

[0064] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0065] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the thickness of the sheet is not limited to, for example, approximately 1.0 mm. Furthermore, the sheet does not have to be made of resin, but may be made of materials such as cardboard. That is, although the thickness is approximately 1.0 mm in this embodiment, the thickness is not limited to this, and may be within the generally accepted range of 0.5 mm to 1.2 mm, or even outside this range, as appropriate for the material and structure.

[0066] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 9 to 11. The same parts and functions as those of the second embodiment will be denoted by the same numbers and symbols, and some explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are the same, so explanations will be omitted.

[0067] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized by the provision of a stabilizing ring member 400. The wig stand 100 is assembled by combining two support pieces 110, 120 made of PP, which have a resilience of about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent.

[0068] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0069] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0070] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position equivalent to 3 / 4 of the overall height H from the lower end of the support piece 110 upward, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed.

[0071] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0072] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0073] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 120, similar to the support piece 110, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed, for example, at a position corresponding to 3 / 4 of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120.

[0074] The ring member 400 is a stabilizing member made of PP and has a circular appearance with a fitting mechanism 420 formed inside. That is, the ring member 400 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and the vertices 420a, 420a, 420a, 420a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 420 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134. The shape of the ring member 400 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0075] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged with the first notch 114 so as to form a cross state. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged with the second notch 124 so as to form a cross state. When the engaging mechanism 420 of the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., when the vertices 420a of the cross are fitted, the wig stand 100 is formed with a gently curved upper portion forming a wig receiving portion 100a and four horizontally oriented legs 100b at the bottom.

[0076] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0077] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the ring member 400 improves the stability when assembling the wig stand and when placing the wig on it.

[0078] (Fourth embodiment) A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10, 12, and 13. The same parts and functions as those of the second and third embodiments are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and some explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are the same, so explanations will be omitted.

[0079] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that the support pieces 110, 120 are provided with engaging pieces 118, 128 and engaging piece receiving portions 119, 129, and are also provided with a stabilizing ring member 400. The wig stand 100 is assembled by combining two support pieces made of PP, which has a resilience of, for example, about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent.

[0080] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0081] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0082] An engagement piece 118 is formed on the upper central part of the first cutout 114. An engagement piece receiving portion 119 is formed on the center line AA of the upper part 110a of the support piece 110.

[0083] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to 3 / 4 of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 110, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed.

[0084] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0085] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0086] An engagement piece 128 is formed on the upper central side of the second cutout 124, and is configured to fit into and engage with the engagement piece receiving portion 119 during assembly. Also, an engagement piece receiving portion 129 is formed on the center line BB from the central portion 120b of the support piece 120 toward the lower portion 120c, and is configured to fit into and engage the engagement piece 118 during assembly.

[0087] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 120, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed.

[0088] 9, the ring member 400 is a stabilizing member made of PP and having a circular appearance with a fitting mechanism 420 formed inside. That is, the ring member 400 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and the vertices 420a, 420a, 420a, 420a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 420 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134. The shape of the ring member 400 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0089] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged with the first notch 114 so that they cross. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged with the second notch 124 so that they cross. Thereafter, the engagement piece 118 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 129 to engage it. Subsequently, the engagement piece 128 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 119 to engage it. Then, by fitting the fitting mechanism 420 of the ring member 400 into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 assembled in a cross state, i.e., by fitting the vertex portions 420a of the cross, the wig stand 100 is formed with a gently curved upper portion forming a wig receiving portion 100a and a lower portion having four horizontally oriented legs 100b.

[0090] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0091] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the engagement pieces 118, 128, the engagement piece receiving portions 119, 129 and the ring member 400 can further improve stability when assembling the wig stand and when placing a wig on it.

[0092] (Fifth embodiment) A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 16. The same parts and functions as those of the second to fourth embodiments are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and some explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are the same, so explanations will be omitted.

[0093] The wig stand 100 of this embodiment is assembled by combining two support pieces 110, 120 made of PP, which has a resilience of about 1.0 mm in thickness and increases in strength when bent. Furthermore, a ring member 500 is provided as a stabilizing member that allows the support pieces 110, 120 to be stacked without scattering when disassembled.

[0094] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0095] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0096] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to 3 / 4 of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 110, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed.

[0097] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0098] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0099] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 120, for example, at a position corresponding to 3 / 4 of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed.

[0100] The ring member 500 is a circular PP stabilizing member with a fitting mechanism 520 formed inside. Specifically, the ring member 500 has holes shaped like spread butterfly wings, and the fitting mechanisms 520 that fit with the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 are formed at the four vertices 500a, 500a, 500a of the holes. The reason the holes are shaped like spread butterfly wings is to allow the support pieces 110, 120 to be stacked on top of each other while the support pieces 110, 120 remain positioned inside the ring member 500 without removing the ring member 500 from the support pieces 110, 120. The ring member 500 may also have an elliptical shape.

[0101] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged with the first notch 114 so as to form a cross state. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged with the second notch 124 so as to form a cross state. Then, by fitting the fitting mechanism 520 of the ring member 500 into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., by fitting the apex portions 500a of the holes, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four horizontally oriented legs 100b at the bottom. The assembled wig stand 100 can be disassembled by releasing either one of the support pieces, i.e., the support piece 110 or the support piece 120, from the ring member 500, with the support pieces 110 and 120 overlapping each other in the hole of the ring member 500, without removing the ring member 500.

[0102] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0103] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the support pieces 110, 120 can be disassembled while overlapping each other within the holes of the ring member 500, which further improves the ease of handling.

[0104] (Sixth embodiment) A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 15, 17, and 18. The same parts and functions as those of the second to fifth embodiments will be denoted by the same numbers and symbols, and some explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are the same, so explanations will be omitted.

[0105] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that the support pieces 110, 120 are provided with engaging pieces 118, 128 and engaging piece receiving portions 119, 129, and are also provided with a stabilizing ring member 500. The wig stand 100 is assembled by combining two support pieces made of PP, which has a resilience of, for example, about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent.

[0106] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0107] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0108] An engagement piece 118 is formed on the upper central part of the first cutout 114. An engagement piece receiving portion 119 is formed on the center line AA of the upper part 110a of the support piece 110.

[0109] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to 3 / 4 of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 110, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed.

[0110] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0111] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0112] An engagement piece 128 is formed on the upper central side of the second cutout 124, and is configured to fit into and engage with the engagement piece receiving portion 119 during assembly. Also, an engagement piece receiving portion 129 is formed on the center line BB from the central portion 120b of the support piece 120 toward the lower portion 120c, and is configured to fit into and engage the engagement piece 118 during assembly.

[0113] In addition, on the upper side of the support piece 120, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed.

[0114] As shown in FIG. 15 , the ring member 500 is a circular PP stabilizing member with a fitting mechanism 520 formed inside. Specifically, the ring member 500 has holes shaped like spread butterfly wings, and fitting mechanisms 520, 520, 520, 520 are formed at the four vertices 500a, 500a, 500a of the holes to fit with the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134. The reason the holes are shaped like spread butterfly wings is to allow the support pieces 110, 120 to be stacked on top of each other while the support pieces 110, 120 remain positioned inside the ring member 500 without removing the ring member 500 from the support pieces 110, 120. The ring member 500 may also have an elliptical shape.

[0115] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged with the first notch 114 so that they cross. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged with the second notch 124 so that they cross. Thereafter, the engagement piece 118 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 129 to engage it. Subsequently, the engagement piece 128 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 119 to engage it. Then, by fitting the fitting mechanism 520 of the ring member 500 into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 assembled in a cross state, i.e., by fitting the apex portions 500a of the holes, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four legs 100b oriented horizontally at the bottom. The assembled wig stand 100 can be disassembled without removing the ring member 500 by releasing either one of the support pieces, i.e., the support piece 110 or the support piece 120, from the ring member 500 and releasing the engagement between the engagement pieces 118, 128 and the engagement piece receiving portions 129, 119, with the support pieces 110, 120 overlapping each other in the holes of the ring member 500.

[0116] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0117] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the stability of the wig stand can be further improved when assembling it and when placing a wig on it by the engagement pieces 118, 128, the engagement piece receiving portions 119, 129, and the ring member 500. Moreover, since the support pieces 110, 120 can be disassembled while overlapping each other within the holes of the ring member 500, the ease of handling can be further improved.

[0118] (Seventh embodiment) A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 19 to 21. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiments, particularly the third embodiment, will be denoted by the same numbers and symbols, and some explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are the same, so explanations will be omitted.

[0119] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized by the provision of a second ring member 600 as a stabilizing member in addition to the ring member 400. The wig stand 100 is assembled by combining two support pieces 110, 120 made of PP, which have a resilience of, for example, about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent.

[0120] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0121] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0122] Incidentally, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 110. Furthermore, second ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 136, 136 are formed above the ring member receiving portions 132, 132.

[0123] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0124] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0125] Similar to the support piece 110, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed on the upper side of the support piece 120, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H extending upward from the lower end of the support piece 120. Furthermore, second ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 138, 138 are formed above the ring member receiving portions 134, 134.

[0126] The ring member 400 is a stabilizing member made of PP and has a circular appearance with a fitting mechanism 420 formed inside. That is, the ring member 400 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and the vertices 420a, 420a, 420a, 420a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 420 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134. The shape of the ring member 400 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0127] The second ring member 600 is a stabilizing member made of PP and has a circular appearance, on the inside of which is formed a fitting mechanism 620. That is, the second ring member 600 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and vertices 620a, 620a, 620a, 620a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 620 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138. The shape of the second ring member 600 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0128] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the first notch 114. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the second notch 124. Then, the fitting mechanism 420 of the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., the vertex portions 420a of the cross are fitted in, respectively. Next, by fitting the fitting mechanism 620 of the second ring member 600 into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138 of the support pieces 110, 120, i.e., by fitting the vertex portions 620a of the cross, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four legs 100b oriented horizontally at the bottom.

[0129] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0130] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 can further improve stability when assembling the wig stand and when placing a wig on it.

[0131] 22 and 23 show a modification of the above embodiment. This modification is characterized by the provision of a ring member 500 and a second ring member 700 as stabilizing members that enable the support pieces 110, 120 to be managed in a stacked state without being scattered when the wig stand 100 is disassembled.

[0132] The second ring member 700 is a circular PP stabilizing member similar in shape to the ring member 500 and having an internal fitting mechanism 720. Specifically, the ring member 700 has holes shaped like spread butterfly wings, and the four vertices 700a, 700a, 700a of the holes form fitting mechanisms 720 that fit with the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138. The reason the holes are shaped like spread butterfly wings is to allow the support pieces 110, 120 to be stacked on top of each other while the support pieces 110, 120 remain positioned inside the second ring member 700 without removing the second ring member 700 from the support pieces 110, 120. The second ring member 700 may also have an elliptical external shape.

[0133] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the first notch 114. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the second notch 124. Then, the fitting mechanism 520 of the ring member 500 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., the apex portions 500a of the holes are fitted into them, respectively. Next, by fitting the fitting mechanism 720 of the second ring member 700 into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138 of the support pieces 110, 120, i.e., by fitting the apex portions 720a of the holes, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four legs 100b oriented horizontally at the bottom. The assembled wig stand 100 can be disassembled by releasing one of the support pieces, i.e., the support piece 110 or the support piece 120, from the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700, with the support pieces 110, 120 overlapping each other in the holes of the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700, without removing the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700.

[0134] (Eighth embodiment) An eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 20, 24, and 25. Portions and functions identical to those of the previous embodiments, particularly the third embodiment, will be denoted by the same numbers and symbols and will be partially omitted in the following description. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are identical, so their description will be omitted.

[0135] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized by the provision of a second ring member 600 as a stabilizing member in addition to the ring member 400. The wig stand 100 is assembled by combining two support pieces 110, 120 made of PP, which have a resilience of, for example, about 1.0 mm in thickness and whose strength increases when bent.

[0136] The support piece 110 has a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the center line AA, with its upper portion 110a formed in a gently curved shape (approximately semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 110b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 110c having horizontally oriented leg portions 112, 112. Furthermore, the support piece 110 has a first notch 114 that is oriented upward from the lower portion 110c on the center line AA to the central portion 110b.

[0137] An inwardly oriented notch 116 is formed in an upper portion 112a of the leg piece 112. A lower end portion 112b of the leg piece 112 is formed so as to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 110d of the support piece 110.

[0138] An engagement piece 118 is formed on the upper central part of the first cutout 114. An engagement piece receiving portion 119 is formed on the center line AA of the upper part 110a of the support piece 110.

[0139] Furthermore, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 132, 132 are formed on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 110. Furthermore, second ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 136, 136 are formed above the ring member receiving portions 132, 132.

[0140] The other support piece 120 has a peripheral shape substantially identical to that of support piece 110, and is symmetrical with respect to the center line BB, with its upper portion 120a formed in a gently curved shape (substantially semicircular or semielliptical), its central portion 120b being narrow and constricted, and its lower portion 120c having horizontally oriented leg portions 122, 122. In addition, a second cutout 124 is formed in the center (on the center line BB) of support piece 120, extending downward from the upper portion 120a to the central portion 120b.

[0141] An inwardly oriented notch 126 is formed in an upper portion 122a of the leg piece 122. A lower end portion 122b of the leg piece 122 is formed to protrude downward further than a lower end portion 120d of the support piece 120.

[0142] An engagement piece 128 is formed on the upper central side of the second cutout 124, and is configured to fit into and engage with the engagement piece receiving portion 119 during assembly. Also, an engagement piece receiving portion 129 is formed on the center line BB from the central portion 120b of the support piece 120 toward the lower portion 120c, and is configured to fit into and engage the engagement piece 118 during assembly.

[0143] Furthermore, notched ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 134, 134 are formed on the upper side of the support piece 120, for example, at a position corresponding to ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120. Furthermore, second ring member receiving portions (stabilizing member receiving portions) 138, 138 are formed above the ring member receiving portions 134, 134.

[0144] 10, the ring member 400 is a stabilizing member made of PP and having a circular appearance with a fitting mechanism 420 formed inside. That is, the ring member 400 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and the vertices 420a, 420a, 420a, 420a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 420 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134. The shape of the ring member 400 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0145] The second ring member 600 is a stabilizing member made of PP and has a circular appearance, on the inside of which is formed a fitting mechanism 620. That is, the second ring member 600 has cross-shaped grooves formed therein, and vertices 620a, 620a, 620a, 620a on the cross form the fitting mechanism 620 that fits into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138. The shape of the second ring member 600 may also be elliptical in appearance.

[0146] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged with the first notch 114 in a cross state. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged with the second notch 124 in a cross state. After this, the engagement piece 118 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 129 to engage it. Next, the engagement piece 128 is fitted into the engagement piece receiver 119 to engage it. Then, the fitting mechanism 420 of the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receivers 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., the vertex portions 420a of the cross are fitted into each other. Next, by fitting the fitting mechanism 620 of the second ring member 600 into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138 of the support pieces 110, 120, i.e., by fitting the vertex portions 620a of the cross, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four legs 100b oriented horizontally at the bottom.

[0147] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0148] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 can further improve stability when assembling the wig stand and when placing a wig on it.

[0149] Fig. 26 shows a modification of the above embodiment. This modification is characterized by the provision of a ring member 500 and a second ring member 700 (see Fig. 22) as stabilizing members that enable the support pieces 110, 120 to be managed in a stacked state without being scattered when the wig stand 100 is disassembled.

[0150] The second ring member 700 is a circular PP stabilizing member similar in shape to the ring member 500 and having an internal fitting mechanism 720. Specifically, the ring member 700 has holes shaped like spread butterfly wings, and the four vertices 700a, 700a, 700a of the holes form fitting mechanisms 720 that fit with the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138. The reason the holes are shaped like spread butterfly wings is to allow the support pieces 110, 120 to be stacked on top of each other while the support pieces 110, 120 remain positioned inside the second ring member 700 without removing the second ring member 700 from the support pieces 110, 120. The second ring member 700 may also have an elliptical external shape.

[0151] Then, the support piece 120 is moved upward from below the support piece 110, and the second notch 124 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the first notch 114. Alternatively, the support piece 110 is moved downward from above the support piece 120, and the first notch 114 is inserted and engaged in a cross state with the second notch 124. Then, the fitting mechanism 520 of the ring member 500 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 132, 134, 134 of the support pieces 110, 120 that have been assembled in a cross state, i.e., the apex portions 500a of the holes are fitted into them, respectively. Next, by fitting the fitting mechanism 720 of the second ring member 700 into the ring member receiving portions 136, 136, 138, 138 of the support pieces 110, 120, i.e., by fitting the apex portions 720a of the holes, respectively, the wig stand 100 is formed with a wig receiving portion 100a formed in a gently curved shape at the top and four legs 100b oriented horizontally at the bottom. The assembled wig stand 100 can be disassembled by releasing one of the support pieces, i.e., support piece 110 or support piece 120, from the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700 and releasing the engagement between the engagement pieces 118, 128 and the engagement piece receiving portions 119, 129, with the support pieces 110, 120 overlapping each other in the holes of the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700, without removing the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700.

[0152] (Ninth embodiment) A ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 20, 27, and 28. The same parts and functions as those in the previous embodiments, particularly the eighth embodiment, are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0153] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment is characterized in that it is provided with an engaging piece 148 and an engaging piece receiving portion 149 in addition to the engaging pieces 118, 128 and the engaging piece receiving portions 119, 129. That is, an engagement piece 148 is formed in the first cutout 114 below the engagement piece 118. Moreover, this engagement piece 148 is formed in a portion (the edge of the first cutout 114 on the left side of the center line AA in FIG. 27) opposite the portion where the engagement piece 118 is formed (the edge of the first cutout 114 on the right side of the center line AA in FIG. 27). The engagement pieces 118 and 148 are arranged in a staggered positional relationship in order to enhance the stability of the leg portion 100b during assembly. Furthermore, an engagement piece receiving portion 149 is formed in the second cutout 124 below the engagement piece receiving portion 129. Moreover, this engagement piece receiving portion 149 is formed in a portion opposite the portion where the engagement piece receiving portion 129 is formed (the left side of the center line BB in FIG. 27).

[0154] According to the above embodiment, a wig stand can be provided that has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble, is compact, portable, and durable. Furthermore, the wig can be stably placed on the stand without losing its shape, and its shape provides excellent breathability, improving ease of handling and hygiene. Furthermore, it has the economical and practical effect of providing a wig stand that can be produced inexpensively.

[0155] Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, the engagement piece 148 and the engagement piece receiving portion 149 can further improve stability when assembling the wig stand and when placing a wig on it.

[0156] As a modified example of the above embodiment, by using a ring member 500 and a second ring member 700 as shown in Figure 21, the support pieces 110, 120 can be disassembled while overlapping each other within the holes of the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700.

[0157] (Tenth embodiment) A tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 29 and 30. The same parts and functions as those in the previous embodiment are given the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0158] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has a notch 152 formed from near the top to near the bottom of the central portion (on center line AA in FIG. 29) of one support piece 110, and notches 154, 156 formed at the top and bottom of the central portion (on center line BB in FIG. 29) of the other support piece 120. Thus, the wig stand 100 is assembled by inserting the support piece 120 so that it crosses the notch 152 of the support piece 110, and fitting the notches 154, 156 into the upper and lower ends of the notch 152.

[0159] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 31 and 32 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 shown in Figure 10 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0160] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 33 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 500 shown in Figure 15 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0161] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 34 and 35 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 and second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0162] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 36 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 500 and second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0163] (Eleventh embodiment) An eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 37 and 38. The same parts and functions as those in the previous embodiment are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0164] In the wig stand 100 according to this embodiment, a notch 152 is formed from near the top to near the bottom of the central portion (on the center line AA in FIG. 37) of one of the support pieces 110. Also, on the upper side of the support piece 110, for example, at a position corresponding to approximately ¾ of the overall height H upward from the lower end of the support piece 120, an engaging claw piece receiving portion 162 is formed in the notch 152. A notch 162a is formed in this engaging claw piece receiving portion 162. Notches 154, 156 are formed at the top and bottom of the central region (on center line BB in Figure 37) of the other support piece 120. Also, on the upper side of the support piece 120, at a position corresponding to approximately 3 / 4 of the overall height H moving upward from the lower end of the support piece 120, an engagement pawl 164 that engages with engagement pawl piece receiving portion 162 is formed. This engagement pawl 164 is semicircular, and a notch 164a is formed at the apex. Thus, the wig stand 100 is assembled by inserting the support piece 120 so that it crosses the notch 152 of the support piece 110, and engaging the notches 154, 156 by fitting them into the upper and lower ends of the notch 152, and then inserting the engaging claw piece 164 into the engaging claw piece receiving portion 162 and engaging the notch 164a with the notch 162a.

[0165] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 39 and 40 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 shown in Figure 10 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0166] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 41 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 500 shown in Figure 15 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0167] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 42 and 43 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 and second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0168] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 44 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 500 and second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0169] (Twelfth embodiment) A twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10, 45, and 46. The same parts and functions as those in the previous embodiment are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0170] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 extending from top to bottom at the center of each support piece 110, 120 (on center lines AA and BB in FIG. 45). The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to be symmetrical about these folds 172, 174 and bendable. The support pieces 110, 120 are then bent at right angles through the folds 172, 174, so that the support pieces 110, 120 abut against each other at the folds 172, 174. In this state, the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 134 using the fitting mechanism 420, thereby assembling the wig stand 100.

[0171] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 47 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0172] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 48 and 49 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 and second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 to be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0173] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 50 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 500 and second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 to be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0174] (Thirteenth embodiment) A thirteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 51 and 52. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiment are given the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0175] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 formed from top to bottom at the center portions (on center lines AA and BB in FIG. 51) of the respective support pieces 110, 120. The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to have line-symmetrical shapes through these folds 172, 174, allowing them to be bent. An upper engaging piece receiving portion 182 is formed on the upper side of the fold 172 of the support piece 110, and a lower engaging piece receiving portion 184 is formed on the lower side thereof. Furthermore, an upper engaging piece 186 is formed on the upper side of the fold 174 of the support piece 120, which is inserted into and engages with the upper engaging piece receiving portion 182, and a lower engaging piece 188 is formed on the lower side of the fold 174, which is inserted into and engages with the lower engaging piece receiving portion 184. Then, the support pieces 110, 120 are bent at right angles along the creases 172, 174 so that the support pieces 110, 120 abut against each other at the creases 172, 174, and the upper engaging piece 186 is inserted into and engaged with the upper engaging piece receiving portion 182, and the lower engaging piece 188 is inserted into and engaged with the lower engaging piece receiving portion 184. In this state, the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 134 via the fitting mechanism 420, and the wig stand 100 is assembled.

[0176] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 53 and 54 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 shown in Figure 10 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0177] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 55 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0178] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 56 and 57 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 and second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0179] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 58 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 and second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 can be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 and second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0180] (Fourteenth embodiment) A fourteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10, 59, and 60. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiments are designated by the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0181] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 extending from top to bottom at the center of each support piece 110, 120 (on center lines AA and BB in FIG. 59). The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to be line-symmetrical about these folds 172, 174, allowing them to be folded. The left side of the support pieces 110, 120, separated by the folds 172, 174, is designated as left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right side is designated as right support piece portions 110f, 120f. On the right side of the right support piece portion 110f (see FIG. 59), a left support piece portion 110g, which has the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 110e, is provided, connected to the ring member receiving portion 132 and the leg piece portion 112, so that the left support piece portion 110g is line-symmetrical about the boundary line CC and is also bendable. Similarly, on the right side of the right support piece portion 120f (see Figure 59), a left support piece portion 120g having the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 120e is provided so as to be symmetrical about the boundary line DD and so as to be bendable and connected near the ring member receiving portion 134 and at the leg piece portion 122. Note that ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, similar to the support pieces 110, 120.

[0182] Then, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f are folded at right angles to the left support piece portions 110e, 120e via creases 172, 174, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g are folded to overlap the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, so that the support pieces 110, 120 abut against each other at the creases 172, 174. In this state, the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 134 via the fitting mechanism 420, and the wig stand 100 is assembled.

[0183] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 61 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0184] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 62 and 63 is a further modification of the above embodiment, in which the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, respectively.

[0185] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 64 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, respectively.

[0186] (Fifteenth embodiment) A fifteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 65 and 66. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiment are given the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0187] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 extending from top to bottom at the center of each support piece 110, 120 (on center lines AA and BB in FIG. 65). The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to be line-symmetrical about these folds 172, 174, allowing them to be folded. The left side of the support pieces 110, 120, separated by the folds 172, 174, is designated as left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right side is designated as right support piece portions 110f, 120f. On the right side of the right support piece portion 110f (see FIG. 65), a left support piece portion 110g, which has the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 110e, is provided, connected to the ring member receiving portion 132 and the leg piece portion 112, so that the left support piece portion 110g is line-symmetrical about the boundary line CC and is also bendable. Similarly, on the right side of the right support piece portion 120f (see Figure 65), a left support piece portion 120g having the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 120e is provided so as to be symmetrical with respect to the boundary line DD and so as to be bendable and connected near the ring member receiving portion 134 and at the leg piece portion 122. Note that ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, similar to the support pieces 110, 120.

[0188] Meanwhile, two engagement pawl pieces 192 are provided on the upper side and one on the lower side on the fold line 172 of the support piece 110. An engagement pawl piece receiver 194 is formed at one end of the left support piece part 110g. Also, one engagement pawl piece 196 is provided on the fold line 174 of the support piece 120, which is inserted into and engages with the engagement pawl piece receiver 194. And three engagement pawl piece receivers 198 are formed at one end of the left support piece part 120g, into which the engagement pawl pieces 192 are inserted and engage.

[0189] Then, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f are folded at right angles to the left support piece portions 110e, 120e via creases 172, 174, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g are folded so as to overlap the right support piece portions 110f, 120f. Then, the support pieces 110, 120 are abutted at the creases 172, 174 by inserting and engaging the engaging claw pieces 192, 192, 196 into the engaging claw piece receiving portions 198, 198, 198 and the engaging claw piece 196 into the engaging claw piece receiving portion 194, thereby assembling the wig stand 100.

[0190] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 67 and 68 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 shown in Figure 10 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the support pieces 110, 120, respectively.

[0191] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 69 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0192] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 70 and 71 is a further modification of the above embodiment, in which the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, respectively.

[0193] The wig stand 100 shown in Fig. 72 is a further modification of the above embodiment, in which the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700 shown in Fig. 22 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, respectively.

[0194] (16th embodiment) A sixteenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10, 73, and 74. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiments are given the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0195] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 extending from the top to the bottom of the central regions (on the center lines AA and BB in FIG. 73) of the support pieces 110, 120. The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to be symmetrical about the folds 172, 174 and bendable. Furthermore, the left portions of the support pieces 110, 120, separated by the folds 172, 174, are designated as left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right portions are designated as right support piece portions 110f, 120f. On the right side of the right support piece portion 110f (see Figure 73), a left support piece portion 110g and a right support piece portion 110h, which have the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 110e and the right support piece portion 110f, are provided so as to be line-symmetrical with respect to the boundary line CC and so as to be bendable, and are connected near the ring member receiving portion 132 and at the leg piece portion 112. Here, the left support piece portion 110g and the right support piece portion 110h have a fold line 172 line-symmetrical on the center line EE, just like the left support piece portion 110e and the right support piece portion 110f. Similarly, on the right side of the right support piece portion 120f (see Figure 73), a left support piece portion 120g and a right support piece portion 120h, which have the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 120e and the right support piece portion 120f, are provided so as to be line-symmetrical with respect to the boundary line DD and so as to be bendable, and are connected near the ring member receiving portion 134 and at the leg piece portion 122. Here, the left support piece portion 120g and the right support piece portion 120h have a fold line 174 line-symmetrical on the center line FF, just like the left support piece portion 120e and the right support piece portion 120f.

[0196] Then, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g are overlapped, and the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h are bent at right angles so that they overlap. In this state, the ring member 400 is fitted into the ring member receiving portions 132, 134 using the fitting mechanism 420, and the wig stand 100 is assembled.

[0197] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 75 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0198] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 76 and 77 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h, respectively.

[0199] The wig stand 100 shown in Fig. 78 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700 shown in Fig. 22 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h, respectively.

[0200] (17th embodiment) A seventeenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 79. The same parts and functions as those of the previous embodiment will be assigned the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0201] The wig stand 100 according to this embodiment has folds 172, 174 extending from the top to the bottom of the central regions (on the center lines AA and BB in FIG. 79) of the support pieces 110, 120. The support pieces 110, 120 are configured to have line-symmetrical shapes and bendable through these folds 172, 174. Furthermore, the left portions of the support pieces 110, 120, separated by the folds 172, 174, are designated as left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right portions are designated as right support piece portions 110f, 120f. On the right side of the right support piece portion 110f (see Figure 79), a left support piece portion 110g and a right support piece portion 110h, which have the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 110e and the right support piece portion 110f, are provided so as to be line-symmetrical with respect to the boundary line CC and so as to be bendable, and are connected near the ring member receiving portion 132 and at the leg piece portion 112. Here, the left support piece portion 110g and the right support piece portion 110h have a fold line 172 line-symmetrical on the center line EE, just like the left support piece portion 110e and the right support piece portion 110f. Similarly, on the right side of the right support piece portion 120f (see Figure 79), a left support piece portion 120g and a right support piece portion 120h, which have the same shape and area as the left support piece portion 120e and the right support piece portion 120f, are provided so as to be line-symmetrical with respect to the boundary line DD and so as to be bendable and connected near the ring member receiving portion 134 and at the leg piece portion 122. Here, the left support piece portion 120g and the right support piece portion 120h have a fold line 174 line-symmetrical on the center line FF, just like the left support piece portion 120e and the right support piece portion 120f.

[0202] Meanwhile, one engagement pawl receiving portion 812 is provided on the upper side of the fold line 172 between the left support piece portion 110e and the right support piece portion 110f. And, one engagement pawl 814 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the fold line 172 between the left support piece portion 110g and the right support piece portion 110h. And, one engagement pawl receiving portion 822 is formed on the upper and lower sides of the fold line 174 between the left support piece portion 120e and the right support piece portion 120f, into which the engagement pawl 814 is inserted and engaged. And, one engagement pawl 824 is provided on the upper side of the fold line 174 between the left support piece portion 120g and the right support piece 120h, into which the engagement pawl receiving portion 812 is inserted and engaged.

[0203] Then, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f and the left support piece portions 110g, 120g are overlapped, and the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h are bent at right angles so that they overlap. Then, the engaging claw pieces 814, 814 are inserted and engaged with the engaging claw piece receiving portions 822, 822, and the engaging claw piece 824 is inserted and engaged with the engaging claw piece receiving portion 812, respectively, to assemble the wig stand 100. The engagement between the upper engaging claw pieces 814, 824 and the engaging claw piece receiving portions 812, 822 improves the fixation and stability of the upper portion of the wig stand 100. The engagement between the engaging claw piece 814 on the lower side of the right support piece portion 110h and the engaging claw piece receiving portion 822 on the lower side of the right support piece portion 120f firmly and stably connects the support piece 110 and the support piece 120.

[0204] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 80 and 81 is a modification of the above embodiment, and is designed to allow the ring member 400 shown in Figure 10 to be detachably attached. That is, ring member receiving portions 132, 134 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h, respectively.

[0205] The wig stand 100 shown in FIG. 82 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 shown in FIG. 15 can be detachably attached.

[0206] The wig stand 100 shown in Figures 83 and 84 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 400 and the second ring member 600 shown in Figure 20 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h, respectively.

[0207] The wig stand 100 shown in Figure 85 is a further modification of the above embodiment, and is configured so that the ring member 500 and the second ring member 700 shown in Figure 22 can be detachably attached. That is, second ring member receiving portions 136, 138 are formed on the left support piece portions 110e, 120e, the right support piece portions 110f, 120f, the left support piece portions 110g, 120g, and the right support piece portions 110h, 120h, respectively.

[0208] (18th embodiment) An 18th embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 86 and 87. The same parts and functions as those in the previous embodiments are given the same numbers and symbols, and their description will be omitted. Furthermore, the base 200 and case body 300 are also the same, so their description will be omitted.

[0209] In the wig stand 100 according to this embodiment, a notch 152 is formed from near the top to near the bottom of the central portion (on the center line AA in FIG. 86) of one of the support pieces 110. Furthermore, engaging claw piece receiving portions 162, 162 are formed in the notch 152 on the upper and lower sides of the support piece 110. A notch 162a is formed in the engaging claw piece receiving portion 162. The engaging claw piece receiving portion 162 on the upper and lower sides is formed so as to face in opposite directions. That is, in FIG. 86, the engaging claw piece receiving portion 162 located on the upper side faces to the right, and the engaging claw piece receiving portion 162 located on the lower side faces to the left. Forming the receiving portions in alternate directions serves to prevent bias in the force applied when the support piece 110 is fixed in place during assembly. Furthermore, engagement pieces 912, 912, 912 are formed in the upper, middle, and lower portions of the notched portion 152, respectively. Notches 154, 156 are formed at the top and bottom of the central region (on the center line BB in Figure 86) of the other support piece 120. Engagement pawl pieces 164 that engage with engagement pawl piece receiving portions 162 are formed on the top and bottom sides of the support piece 120. These engagement pawl pieces 164 are semicircular, with notches 164a formed at their vertices. Engagement piece receiving portions 924 into which engagement piece 912 is inserted and engaged are formed on the top, middle, and bottom regions of the central region (on the center line BB in Figure 86).

[0210] Thus, the support piece 120 is inserted so as to cross the notch 152 of the support piece 110, and the notches 154, 156 are fitted into the upper and lower ends of the notch 152 to engage with them, and then the engaging piece 912 is inserted and engaged with the engaging piece receiving part 924. Then, the engaging claw pieces 164 are inserted into the engaging claw receiving parts 162, respectively, and the notch parts 164a are engaged with the notch parts 162a, thereby assembling the wig stand 100.

[0211] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0212] The wig stand of the present invention has a significantly simpler structure than conventional ones, allowing for a compact stand. Moreover, it is easy to assemble and disassemble, is portable, and reduces manufacturing costs. Therefore, it can be used as a stand for a variety of objects, not just wigs and hats that are easily deformed, and is expected to further expand its market. [Explanation of symbols]

[0213] 10...wig stand 12...wig holder 12a ... upper outer peripheral edge 14...Strut section 16...legs 100...wig stand 100a...wig holder 100b…legs 110,120…support piece 110e,120e...Left side of support piece 110f,120f...Right side of support piece 110g,120g…Left side of support piece 112,122...leg piece 114 ...First notch 118, 128, 148 ... Engagement piece 119, 129, 149 ... Engagement piece receiving part 124 ... Second notch 132, 134 ... Ring member receiving portion (stabilizing member receiving portion) 136, 138 ... Second ring member receiving portion (stabilizing member receiving portion) 152 ...Notch 154, 156 ...Notch 162 ... Engagement claw one-side receiving portion 164 ... Engagement claw piece 172,174...creases 182 ...Upper engagement piece receiving portion 184 ... Lower engagement piece receiving part 186 ...Upper engagement piece 188 ... Lower engagement piece 192, 196 ... Engagement claws 194, 198 ... Engagement claw one-side receiving portion 200...base 300...Case body (case) 400, 500 ... Ring member (stabilizing member) 600, 700 ... Second ring member (stabilizing member) 420, 520 ... Interlocking mechanism 812, 822 ... Engagement claw one-side receiving part 814, 824 ... Engagement claws 912 ... Engagement piece 924 ... Engagement piece receiving part

Claims

1. A wig holder, the upper outer periphery of which is partially or entirely curved, on which the inner surface of the wig is placed; a support part formed integrally with the wig holder and extending downward in the vertical direction; The wig stand is characterized by comprising a leg portion which is formed integrally with the support portion at a position opposite to the wig holder portion and which is oriented horizontally.

2. The wig holder, the support and the leg are integrally formed by combining support pieces each having a curved upper portion and a horizontally oriented leg portion at the bottom. The wig holder is formed in an approximately semicircular or semi-elliptical shape at the top, 2. The wig stand according to claim 1, wherein the legs are formed and assembled at the bottom, and each leg is made up of a plurality of horizontally oriented leg pieces.

3. A first cutout extending upward from the bottom is formed in the center of one of the support pieces, The other support piece has a second notch formed in its central portion, the second notch extending downward from above, 3. The wig stand according to claim 2, wherein the wig stand is assembled by engaging the first notch with the second notch.

4. an engagement piece is formed in the first notch of one of the support pieces, and an engagement piece receiving portion is formed on the upper side of the support piece; 4. The wig stand according to claim 3, wherein the second cutout of the other of the support pieces has an engaging piece formed therein for engaging with the engaging piece receiving portion of the one of the support pieces, and the other support piece has an engaging piece receiving portion formed below the center portion thereof for engaging with the engaging piece of the one of the support pieces.

5. A notch is formed in one of the support pieces from near the top to near the bottom of the central portion thereof, The other support piece has notches formed at the top and bottom of its central portion, 3. The wig stand according to claim 2, wherein the wig stand is assembled by engaging the notched portion with the notched portion.

6. An engagement piece receiving portion is formed in the notch formed in one of the support pieces, 6. The wig stand according to claim 5, wherein the other support piece has an engaging piece formed at a predetermined position thereof, the engaging piece engaging with the engaging piece receiving portion.

7. An engagement piece is formed in the notch formed in one of the support pieces, 7. The wig stand according to claim 6, wherein the other support piece has an engagement piece receiving portion formed at a predetermined position thereof for engaging with the engagement piece formed in the notch.

8. One of the support pieces has a first fold formed from the top to the bottom, and a stabilizing member receiving portion formed at a predetermined position on the top side, The other of the support pieces has a second fold formed from the top to the bottom, and a stabilizing member receiving portion formed at a predetermined position on the top side, 3. The wig stand according to claim 2, wherein when assembling the support pieces, a circular or elliptical stabilizing member having a fitting mechanism formed on the inside is fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

9. The one support piece is formed symmetrically with respect to the first fold line, and an engagement piece receiving portion is formed at a predetermined position on the first fold line, the other support piece is formed symmetrically with respect to the second fold line, and an engagement piece is formed at a predetermined position on the second fold line; 9. The wig stand according to claim 8, wherein the wig stand is assembled by engaging the engaging piece with the engaging piece receiving portion.

10. A stabilizing member receiving portion is formed on the upper side of the support piece, The wig stand according to claim 2, claim 5 or claim 8, characterized in that when assembling the support piece, a circular or elliptical stabilizing member having a fitting mechanism formed on the inside is fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

11. 11. The wig stand according to claim 8, wherein the engaging mechanism can be disassembled while being fitted into the stabilizing member receiving portion.

12. 9. A wig stand according to claim 1, 2, 5 or 8, further comprising a base portion having an attachment mechanism on the upper surface for detachably attaching said legs.

13. 13. The wig stand according to claim 12, wherein a handle for carrying can be attached to the top surface, and a case is provided which can be detachably attached to the base.

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