Stick holder

Abstract

This invention provides a stick holder that allows a three-dimensionally sculpted character figure to be used as a hanging ornament to which a stick-shaped object can be attached. [Solution] The stick holder 1 comprises a figure 3 formed in three dimensions of a character, a hole 26 provided on the head 10 or neck of the character to which attachment parts for other articles can be attached, a gripping part 22 provided on the torso 12 of the character to grip the outer circumference of a stick-shaped article around its central axis, and a locking part 24 provided on the opposite side of the head of the torso of the character to prevent the article from falling from the gripping part by contacting one end of the article in the central axis direction that is gripped by the gripping part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a stick holder that can hold stick-shaped articles and be used as a hanging decoration.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a hanging decoration that can be used as a strap for a mobile phone. This hanging decoration is configured by attaching a hanging member to the head of a figure with a three-dimensional character造型. Therefore, this hanging decoration can be attached to an article carried by a user, such as a mobile phone or a bag, to beautifully decorate the article.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, since the hanging decoration described in Patent Document 1 is for hanging a figure as a decoration on an article that can be carried, it cannot be attached to a stick-shaped article carried by a user, such as a lip cream. Therefore, such stick-shaped articles are carried in a bag or a pocket of clothes that the user possesses.

[0005] However, when a stick-shaped article is put into a bag or a pocket of clothes in this way, it becomes troublesome to take in and out the article. Also, when the article is put into the bag, it is difficult to confirm that the article is inside, and there is a possibility of forgetting to put the article in.

[0006] Therefore, the inventor considered attaching a stick-shaped item to a hanging ornament, such as the one described in Patent Document 1, so that the item could be carried without having to put it in a bag or clothing pocket. However, in this case, if the stick-shaped item is simply attached to the hanging ornament, there is a risk that the item will fall off the ornament and be lost.

[0007] Furthermore, stick-shaped items are sometimes used indoors, such as in the user's home, but in this case, they are removed from hanging ornaments. This is because hanging ornaments are designed to be suspended by straps or other hanging devices, and cannot be placed on indoor furniture and used as decorative objects. And if stick-shaped items are removed from hanging ornaments in this way and stored individually in drawers or other places indoors, they are easily lost.

[0008] This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a stick holder that allows a three-dimensionally sculpted character figure to be used as a hanging ornament to which a stick-shaped item can be attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The stick holder of this invention includes a figure that is sculpted in three dimensions to resemble a character. The head or neck of the character sculpted in the figure is provided with a hole that allows for the attachment of parts for other items.

[0010] Therefore, by attaching a part for attaching to other articles to the hole in the stick holder of this invention, the figure can be used as an ornament that can be attached to other articles, such as the hanging ornaments mentioned above.

[0011] Furthermore, in the stick holder of this invention, the torso of the character is provided with a gripping portion capable of gripping the outer circumference of a stick-shaped article around its central axis. On the opposite side of the head of the character's torso, there is a locking portion that contacts one end of the article gripped by the central axis direction, thereby preventing the article from falling from the gripping portion.

[0012] Therefore, the stick holder of this invention not only allows a stick-shaped article to be inserted into the gripping part and attached detachably, but the locking part also prevents the article held in the gripping part from falling. Thus, even when the stick holder of this invention is used by hanging it from a portable item such as a bag or mobile phone carried by the user, as described above for hanging ornaments, it can prevent the stick-shaped article held in the gripping part from falling from the stick holder and being lost when the user moves.

[0013] Next, in the stick holder of this invention, the bottom of the character, which is made up of a figure, on the side opposite the head, with the torso in between, may be a flat surface. In this way, if the bottom of the character is a flat surface, the stick holder can be placed on indoor furniture or the like with that flat surface as its base. Therefore, in this case, the figure of the stick holder can be used as a decorative ornament, and if a stick-shaped item is attached to the stick holder, the loss of that item indoors can be prevented.

[0014] Next, the character sculpted as a figure may be in the form of a walking animal or a fictional animal, or it may be in the form of an animal or a fictional animal with wings. Furthermore, if the character is in the form of a walking animal or a fictional animal, the gripping part may be formed by the character's arms or forelegs and torso, and the locking part may be formed by the character's feet or tail. In this way, the walking animal or fictional animal can be seen holding a stick-shaped object with its arms or forelegs, which improves its appearance as a decorative item.

[0015] Furthermore, if the character is in the form of an animal or fictional animal with wings, the gripping part may be formed from the character's wings, and the locking part may be formed from the character's tail. In this way, the stick-shaped item will be gripped by the wings of the animal or fictional animal, improving its appearance as a decorative item.

[0016] Examples of stick-shaped items that can be held in the gripping part include beauty products stored in stick-shaped cases, such as the lip balm and lipstick mentioned above, as well as writing instruments such as glue sticks, ballpoint pens, and highlighters. However, the stick-shaped items are not necessarily limited to these, and any portable item that the user carries in their clothing pocket or bag is acceptable. Furthermore, in the stick holder of this invention, the gripping part may be appropriately configured according to the shape and size of the item. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the stick holder according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2A is a front view of the stick holder of the first embodiment, Figure 2B is a right side view of the same, and Figure 2C is a rear view of the same. [Figure 3] Figure 3A is a top view of the stick holder shown in Figure 2A, and Figure 3B is a bottom view of the same stick holder. [Figure 4] Figure 4A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method for attaching a stick-shaped article to the stick holder of the first embodiment, and Figure 3B is a perspective view showing the stick holder with the article attached. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating a ribbon attached to the back of the stick holder of the first embodiment and a method for attaching it. [Figure 6] Figure 5A shows a perspective view of the stick holder according to the second embodiment, with a stick-shaped article attached, and Figure 5B shows a perspective view of the holder before the article is attached. [Figure 7] Shows the stick holder of the third embodiment. FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing the stick holder as viewed from the lateral direction of the character, FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the stick holder as viewed from the head direction of the character, and FIG. 7C is a perspective view showing the stick holder as viewed from the buttocks direction of the character. [Figure 8] Shows the stick holder of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 8A is a front view thereof, and FIG. 8B is a top view thereof. [Figure 9] Shows the stick holder of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 9A is a front view thereof, and FIG. 9B is a right side view thereof.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the stick holder 1 of the present embodiment is constituted by a figure 3 which is three-dimensionally shaped with a rabbit having a ribbon 18 attached to its back as a character. This figure 3 is integrally molded of synthetic resin for the portion excluding the ribbon 18, for example, by injection molding of synthetic resin or a 3D printer.

[0019] And, a hole portion 26 to which a mounting component for mounting the stick holder 1 to an attachment object such as a bag or a portable device can be mounted is integrally molded in the head portion 10 of the rabbit which is the character of the figure 3. Note that, as the mounting component, for example, a strap or a key holder that can suspend the figure 3 from an attachment object can be used.

[0020] Further, a gripping portion 22 capable of gripping the outer periphery around the central axis of a stick-shaped article 20 (see FIG. 4) is integrally molded in the body portion 12 of the rabbit which is the character of the figure 3. This gripping portion 22 is molded so as to grip the stick-shaped article 20 with the abdominal portion of the body portion 12 of the rabbit and the left and right arm portions 16 which are the front legs of the rabbit.

[0021] Furthermore, a locking portion 24 is formed on the rabbit's foot portion 14 located below the gripping portion 22, which is pressed against the lower end of the article 20 on one side in the central axis direction when the article 20 is gripped by the gripping portion 22, thereby preventing the article 20 from falling from the stick holder 1.

[0022] Furthermore, the bottom surface 14P of the rabbit's foot portion 14 (see Figure 3B) is flat so that the stick holder 1 can be used not only as a hanging ornament but also as a decorative object.

[0023] With the stick holder 1 of this embodiment configured in this way, by attaching attachment parts such as straps or keychains to the hole 26, it can be used as a hanging decorative item that can be suspended from objects such as bags or portable devices.

[0024] Furthermore, the body portion 12 of the rabbit figurine 3 that constitutes the stick holder 1 is provided with a gripping portion 22 capable of gripping a stick-shaped article 20. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4A, by inserting the stick-shaped article 20 into the gripping portion 22, the stick holder 1 becomes a decorative item in which the rabbit is holding the stick-shaped article 20 (see Figure 4B). Thus, according to the stick holder 1 of this embodiment, it can be used as a holder for the article 20 without detracting from the appearance of the rabbit figurine 3.

[0025] Furthermore, the gripping portion 22 is provided with a locking portion 24 to prevent the item 20 from falling from the stick holder 1. Therefore, when the stick holder 1 is used as a hanging ornament, it is possible to prevent the item 20 attached to the stick holder 1 from falling and being lost, thereby improving the usability of the stick holder 1.

[0026] Furthermore, since the bottom surface 14P of the rabbit's foot portion 14 is a flat surface, the stick holder 1 can be used not only as a hanging ornament but also as a decorative object. Therefore, the stick holder 1 of this embodiment can be used to expand its range of applications.

[0027] As shown in Figure 5, the back of the rabbit's body 12 is provided with a flat attachment portion 12A for attaching the ribbon 18 with double-sided tape or adhesive. By attaching the attachment portion 18A of the ribbon 18 to this attachment portion 12A, the ribbon 18 can be attached and detached. Therefore, it is also possible to attach decorations other than the ribbon 18 to the back of the rabbit's body 12.

[0028] In the first embodiment, a stick holder 1 composed of a figure 3 that is three-dimensionally sculpted as a rabbit was described. However, the character of the figure 3 that constitutes the stick holder 1 is not limited to a rabbit, and may be in the form of a walking animal or a virtual animal, or an animal or virtual animal with wings.

[0029] Therefore, as another embodiment of the present invention, a stick holder 1 composed of figures 3 that are three-dimensionally sculpted as characters such as a sea angel, a sheep, Cerberus, and angel wings will be described.

[0030] [Second Embodiment] As shown in Figure 6, the stick holder 1A of this embodiment is composed of a figure 3A that is three-dimensionally molded with a sea angel (Clione) as the character. This figure 3A has wings 18A on the back of the sea angel, and the gripping part 22A that grips the stick-shaped item 20 is composed of the body 12A of the sea angel and the left and right wing feet 16A.

[0031] Furthermore, in the body portion 12A, a locking portion 24A is formed in the tail portion 14A, which is located on the opposite side from the head portion 10A, so that the lower end of the article 20 gripped by the gripping portion 22 comes into contact with it, thereby preventing the article 20 from falling from the stick holder 1A.

[0032] Furthermore, the head 10A of the sea angel has a hole 26A integrally molded into it, to which attachment parts such as straps and keychains can be attached. Therefore, the stick holder 1A of this embodiment can also obtain the same effects as the stick holder 1 of the first embodiment.

[0033] [Third Embodiment] As shown in Figure 7, the stick holder 1B of this embodiment is composed of a figure 3B that is three-dimensionally molded with a sheep as the character. This figure 3B has a sheep's head 10B with a hole 26B integrally molded therein, to which attachment parts such as straps and keychains can be attached.

[0034] The gripping portion 22B for gripping the stick-shaped article 20 is composed of the sheep's body 12B, left and right front legs 16B, and left and right hind legs 14B. In addition, the left and right hind legs 14B have locking portions 24B formed therein, which prevent the article 20 from falling from the stick holder 1B when the rear end of the article 20 gripped by the gripping portion 22B comes into contact with them. Therefore, the stick holder 1B of this embodiment can also obtain the same effects as the stick holder 1 of the first embodiment.

[0035] [Fourth Embodiment] As shown in Figure 8, the stick holder 1C of this embodiment is composed of a figure 3C that is three-dimensionally sculpted as Cerberus, the dog monster that appears in Greek mythology. This figure 3C has a hole 26 integrally molded into the central head 10C of Cerberus's three heads 10C, to which attachment parts such as straps and keychains can be attached.

[0036] Furthermore, the gripping portion 22C for gripping the stick-shaped article 20 is composed of the body 12C of Cerberus and the left and right forelegs 16C. In addition, a locking portion 24C is formed on one of the left and right hind legs 14C, which prevents the article 20 from falling from the stick holder 1C by contacting the lower end of the article 20 gripped by the gripping portion 22C. Therefore, the stick holder 1C of this embodiment can also obtain the same effects as the stick holder 1 of the first embodiment.

[0037] [Fifth Embodiment] As shown in Figure 9, the stick holder 1D of this embodiment is composed of a figure 3D that is three-dimensionally molded with an angel wing as the character. This figure 3D has a gripping portion 22D formed in the center of the angel wing body 12D for gripping a stick-shaped item 20.

[0038] The gripping portion 22D is composed of a main body 12D and left and right wing portions 16D. At the ends of the left and right wing portions 16D opposite to the main body 12D, a locking portion 24D is formed, which prevents the article 20 held by the gripping portion 22C from falling from the stick holder 1D by contacting the end of the article 20.

[0039] Furthermore, a hole 26 is integrally molded on the upper part of the main body 12D, opposite to the locking portion 24D, to which attachment parts such as straps and keychains can be attached. Therefore, the stick holder 1D of this embodiment can also obtain the same effects as the stick holder 1 of the first embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1…Stick holder 1, 3…Figure, 10…Head, 12…Torso, 14…Feet, 16…Arms, 18…Ribbon, 20…Item, 22…Gripping part, 24…Locking part, 26…Hole

Claims

1. Figures are made by sculpting characters in three dimensions, A hole is provided in the head or neck of the character sculpted in the aforementioned figure, and is capable of attaching parts for attachment to other articles, A gripping portion is provided on the torso of the character sculpted in the aforementioned figure, and is capable of gripping the outer circumference of a stick-shaped object around its central axis, A locking portion is provided on the opposite side of the head of the torso of the character formed in the figure, and contacts one end of the article held in the gripping portion in the central axis direction, thereby preventing the article from falling from the gripping portion. A stick holder equipped with this feature.

2. The stick holder according to claim 1, wherein the bottom of the character formed by the figure is a flat surface on the side opposite to the head, with the torso in between.

3. The character sculpted in the aforementioned figure is in the form of a walking animal or a virtual animal. The gripping portion is formed by the character's arms or forelegs and torso, The locking portion is formed by the character's feet or tail. A stick holder according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The character created by the aforementioned character is in the form of an animal or a fictional animal having wings. The gripping portion is formed by the character's wings, The locking portion is formed at the tail portion of the character. A stick holder according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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