Tape dispenser

Abstract

To provide a tape dispenser that makes it possible to suitably perform writing to a tape.SOLUTION: A tape dispenser of the invention is provided with a writing table part 1 between an accommodation portion 2 and a cutting portion 3, the writing table part having an underlay surface m to which a tape T is attached and which serves as underlay when writing on the attached tape T, and the underlay surface m is inclined so as to be located gradually downward from the accommodation portion 2 side to the cutting portion 3 side. The height position of the end portion mt on the accommodation portion 2 side in the underlay surface m is set higher than the height position of the axial center js, which is the center of rotation in a tape body S.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tape dispenser. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Tape dispensers capable of feeding out tape have been known in the past (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Recently, it has become popular for users to write on the outer surface of masking tape and use it as a sticky note or index. In order to enable users to write on the tape, tape dispensers of this type that have a base surface on which the tape can be placed are being considered.

[0004] However, most conventional underlay surfaces have been roughly horizontal and arranged close to a top plate or the like, which means that the structure for guiding the tape onto the underlay surface tends to be complicated. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6082754 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been made in light of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a tape dispenser that makes it easy to attach tape pulled out from a storage section to an underlying surface without complicating the structure, and that allows writing on the tape to be done conveniently. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] That is, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0008] The invention described in claim 1 is a tape dispenser comprising a tape body formed by winding tape, a storage section capable of rotatably storing the tape body, and a cutting section for cutting the tape pulled out from the storage section, wherein a writing table section is provided between the storage section and the cutting section, the writing table section having an underlay surface on which the tape is attached and which serves as an underlay when writing on the attached tape, the underlay surface being inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage section side toward the cutting section side, and the height position of the end of the underlay surface on the storage section side is set higher than the height position of the rotation center of the tape body. The base surface has a curved shape that is convex upward or downward in side view. It is a tape dispenser. The invention described in claim 2 is a tape dispenser comprising a tape body formed by winding tape, a storage section that can rotatably store the tape body, and a cutting section that cuts the tape pulled out from the storage section, wherein a writing table section is provided between the storage section and the cutting section, the writing table section having an underlay surface to which the tape is attached and which serves as an underlay when writing on the attached tape, the underlay surface being inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage section side toward the cutting section side, the height position of the end of the underlay surface on the storage section side being set higher than the height position of the rotation center of the tape body, and a rotating roller is provided between the underlay surface and the storage section, which can guide the tape outward as it is pulled out.

[0009] Claim 3 The invention described in claim 1 is configured such that the storage section can store a plurality of the tape bodies in a line, and each tape drawn out from the plurality of tape bodies can be adhered to the underlay surface. or 2 1 is a tape dispenser as described above.

[0010] Claim 4 The invention described in claim 1 is provided with a leading end separating means for separating the leading end of the tape from the cutting portion, and a plurality of leading end separating means are provided corresponding to the plurality of tape bodies stored in the storage portion. 3 1 is a tape dispenser as described above.

[0011] Claim 5 The invention described in claims 1 and 2 is characterized in that a mark is displayed on the underlay surface. 、3 or 4 Described tape It is a dispenser. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a tape dispenser that makes it easy to attach tape pulled out from a storage section to an underlying surface without complicating the structure, and that allows writing on the tape to be done conveniently. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. [Figure 9] XX line cross section in FIG. 3. [Figure 10] Cross-sectional view taken along line YY in FIG. 3. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. [Figure 17] 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line ZZ in FIG. 15. [Figure 18] 10 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the embodiment corresponding to FIG. 9. [Figure 19] FIG. 4 is a rear view for explaining a left-right position regulation portion in the embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of use of the embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0016] This embodiment is applied to a tape dispenser (masking tape dispenser) that can hold a masking tape, which is the tape T.

[0017] The tape dispenser comprises a tape body S formed by winding tape T, a storage section 2 capable of storing the tape body S, a writing table section 1 to which the tape T pulled out from the tape body S is attached, and a dispenser body A provided with a cutting section 3 capable of cutting the tape T pulled out from the tape body S, a lid body B capable of taking an open position (P) and a closed position (Q) and capable of covering the storage section 2 in an openable and closable manner, and a tape extrusion section D as a tip separation means for separating the tip ts of the tape T from the cutting section 3 provided on the dispenser body A.

[0018] A tape outlet C is formed between the dispenser body A and the lid body B, through which the tape T stored in the storage section 2 can be discharged to the outside. A left-right position regulating section G is provided in the portion facing the tape outlet C, which can regulate the left-right position of the tape body S stored in the storage section 2. The left-right position regulating section G is provided between the writing table section 1 and the storage section 2 in the dispenser body A.

[0019] The tape dispenser according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0020] <<Tape S>> The tape body S includes a strip-shaped tape T and a tape core U, which is a tape support that supports the tape T. The tape body S is formed by holding the tape T on the tape core U, which is integrally formed from a synthetic resin.

[0021] <Tape T> The tape T has an adhesive surface tn on one side that can be attached to various articles, and a writable surface tk on the other side that allows the user to write characters as desired.

[0022] <Tape Core U> The tape core U is capable of winding and holding the tape T. The tape core U is set to a size that can be housed in the housing portion 2 provided in the dispenser body A.

[0023] The tape core U has a cylindrical portion u1, which is a tape winding shaft portion located in the center and extending in the left-right direction, and left and right side plates u2, which are guide portions located at both left and right ends of the cylindrical portion u1.

[0024] [Cylindrical part u1] The cylindrical portion u1 has a cylindrical shape that penetrates in the left-right direction. The tape T is wound around the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion u1.

[0025] [Left and right side panels u2] The left and right side plates u2 extend in a flange-like manner from both left and right end edges of the cylindrical portion u1 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion u1. In this embodiment, the left and right side plates u2 are substantially donut-shaped in side view.

[0026] The outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 each form a continuous ring shape in a side view. The left and right side plates u2 are set to be approximately the same size. The left and right side plates u2 are provided on the outer sides in the width direction of the tape T wound around the cylindrical portion u1.

[0027] 18, the left and right side plates u2 are configured to be able to abut against the inner surface of the lid B (the inner peripheral surface of the lid main body K) when the tape T is pulled out from the tape body S. In other words, the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 are configured to be able to temporarily abut against the abutment portion k1 of the lid B while moving within the storage section 2 due to the pulling operation performed by the user when unwinding the tape T from the tape body S.

[0028] One of the left and right side plates u2 has a protrusion u3 that protrudes outward. The other of the left and right side plates u2 has an engagement hole u4 into which the protrusion u3 on another tape core U of the same structure can fit. Multiple tape cores U of the same structure can be connected by engaging the protrusion u3 on the left and right side plates u2 with the engagement hole u4.

[0029] <<Dispenser body A>> The dispenser body A has left and right side walls E and a base F provided between the left and right side walls E. The dispenser body A is provided with a left and right position regulating portion G that is associated with the base F and can regulate the left and right position of the tape body S stored in the storage section 2.

[0030] <Left and right side walls E> The left and right side walls E are provided as a pair. The left and right side walls E have a substantially symmetrical shape. Each of the left and right side walls E is mainly configured with a shape portion whose vertical dimension gradually decreases toward the front.

[0031] The left and right side walls E are portions that are gripped by the fingers of the user when the user holds the tape dispenser in his / her hand.

[0032] The left and right side walls E each have a rear partial arc edge a1 that is partially arc-shaped in a side view, an upper straight edge a2 that continues from the rear partial arc edge a1 and extends forward to form the upper edge, a lower straight edge a3 that continues from the rear partial arc edge a1 and extends forward to form the lower edge, and a front partial arc edge a4 that is partially arc-shaped in a side view and connects the front end of the upper straight edge a2 and the front end of the lower straight edge a3.

[0033] The left and right side walls E are shaped so that the upper straight edge a2 and the lower straight edge a3 gradually approach each other from the rear side to the front side. The upper straight edge a2 gradually moves downward from the rear side to the front side. The lower straight edge a3 extends approximately horizontally in the front-to-rear direction. When the tape dispenser is placed on a placement surface such as a top plate, the lower straight edge a3 of each left and right side wall E comes into contact with the placement surface.

[0034] Cylindrical rear connecting portions e1 each having an engaging claw e11 at its tip protrude from the inner surface of the rear portion of the left and right side walls E. The rear connecting portions e1 engage with the left and right storage section side plates 22 of the storage section 2. The rear connecting portions e1 protrude inward, i.e., toward the storage section 2 side of the base F.

[0035] A plate-shaped front connecting portion e2 with an engaging claw e21 at its tip protrudes from the inner surface of the front portion of each of the left and right side walls E. The front connecting portion e2 engages with the connecting frame portion 12 provided on the writing table 1. The front connecting portion e2 protrudes inward, i.e., toward the writing table 1 side of the base F.

[0036] Block-shaped positioning protrusions e3 are provided below the front connecting portion e2 on the left and right side walls E. The positioning protrusions e3 are adapted to engage with the connecting frame portion 12 provided on the writing table 1. The positioning protrusions e3 are provided to protrude inward, i.e., toward the writing table 1 side of the base F.

[0037] A groove-like first fitting portion e4 is provided on the inner surface near the upper edge of each of the left and right side walls E, i.e., near the upper straight edge a2, so as to fit onto the side edge of the base portion 11 of the writing table 1. The first fitting portion e4 is provided linearly along the upper straight edge a2.

[0038] On the inner surface of the left and right side walls E near the front edge, a hole-like second fitting portion e5 that is elongated in the vertical direction and can be fitted onto the side edge of the cutting portion 3 is provided.

[0039] <Base F> The base body F connects the left and right side walls E. The base body F is an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin and provided with the writing table portion 1, the storage portion, and the cutting portion 3.

[0040] The base body F comprises a writing table section 1 located in the center in the front-to-rear direction and having a base surface m formed on its upper surface which is a tape holding section, a storage section 2 arranged behind the writing table section 1 and having a storage space sp formed therein that can store the tape body S, a cutting section 3 arranged in front of the writing table section 1 and capable of cutting the tape T, a front connecting section 4 interposed between the writing table section 1 and the cutting section 3 and connecting the writing table section 1 and the cutting section 3 while keeping them apart, and a rear connecting section 5 connecting the writing table section 1 and the storage section 2.

[0041] The portion between the writing table portion 1 and the storage portion 2 that constitute the base body F, in other words, the rear portion of the rear connecting portion 5, forms the portion facing the tape outlet C, and a left-right position regulating portion G that can engage with the tape body S is arranged in this portion.

[0042] [Writing stand part 1] The writing table 1 is provided between the storage section 2 and the cutting section 3. The writing table 1 can function as a base to which the tape T drawn out from the storage section 2 is attached.

[0043] The writing table portion 1 comprises a base portion 11 having an underlay surface m to which tape T is attached and which serves as a base when writing on the attached tape T, and a connecting frame portion 12 provided on the underside of the front end portion of the base portion 11 and having connecting holes 121 open in the left and right directions at both ends.

[0044] The base portion 11 is generally plate-shaped. An underlay surface m is formed on the upper surface of the base portion 11, which serves as a backing when writing on the tape T. The base portion 11 is installed between the upper portions of the left and right side walls E. The rear end of the base portion 11 is integrally connected to the storage section 2 via a rear connecting section 5.

[0045] The underlay surface m functions as a tape holding surface that holds the tape T located between the storage section 2 and the cutting section 3. The underlay surface m faces upward and is generally smooth.

[0046] The underlay surface m is inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage section 2 side toward the cutting section 3 side. The underlay surface m is configured to have a size that allows the tapes T pulled out from the two tape bodies S arranged side by side in the storage section 2 to be adhered approximately parallel to each other without interfering with each other.

[0047] In this embodiment, the height position of the end mt on the underlay surface m on the housing section 2 side is set higher than the axis js which is the rotation center of the tape body S. In other words, the height position of the rear end mt on the underlay surface m is set higher than the height position of the axis js of the cylindrical portion u1 of the tape core U.

[0048] The underlying surface m has a rectangular shape in a plan view, i.e., a rectangular shape with its longitudinal axis extending in the front-to-rear direction. The underlying surface m is a location where the portion of the tape T pulled out from the tape body S, which is located between the tape core U and the cutting portion 3, is temporarily adhered.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 20, a user can write (write) on the tape T attached to the underlay surface m using a writing implement or the like. In other words, the underlay surface m serves as a base surface for the tape T, and can assist the user in comfortable writing on the writable surface tk.

[0050] The base surface m and the left and right side walls E may have marks displayed thereon to indicate where to apply the tape T pulled out of the storage section 2 or to serve as guides for writing characters or the like in a balanced manner on the tape T. The marks displayed on the base surface m and the left and right side walls E may be in color or may be made of projections and recesses.

[0051] Furthermore, the base surface m may have a curved shape that is convex upward or downward as a whole when viewed from the side.

[0052] [Containment area 2] The storage section 2 defines a storage space sp capable of accommodating the tape body S. The storage section 2 is capable of rotatably accommodating the tape body S. The storage section 2 includes a storage section main body 21 having an inner peripheral surface that can engage with the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2, which serve as guide portions. The storage section 2 is configured to be able to rotatably accommodate the left and right side plates u2.

[0053] The storage section 2 is configured to be able to store multiple, i.e., two, tape bodies S side by side. In this embodiment, the storage space sp of the storage section 2 is set to a width dimension that allows two tape cores U set to a predetermined size to be stored side by side.

[0054] The storage section 2 does not have a partition separating the two stored tape bodies S. For example, when only one tape body S is stored in the storage section 2, the left and right side plates u2 of that one tape body S can be brought into sliding contact with the inner surface of the storage section main body 21, allowing the tape body S to be moved freely in the left and right directions.

[0055] Furthermore, the storage section 2 is configured so that it can store and remove multiple, i.e., two, tape bodies S individually. The storage section 2 of this embodiment is not provided with a mechanism for always keeping the two tape bodies S in the same position (for example, a mechanism for providing an axial member inserted into the cylindrical portion of the tape body, a bearing for supporting the axis of the tape body, or a mechanism for constantly pressing the outer periphery of the tape body). Therefore, the tape dispenser is designed so that two tape bodies S can be easily inserted and removed from the storage section 2 simply by opening the lid B.

[0056] The storage section 2 is provided with a storage section main body 21 having a partially cylindrical shape and having a storage space sp formed therein capable of storing the tape body S, and left and right storage section side plates 22 provided on both left and right ends of the storage section main body 21. The storage section 2 is cantilevered relative to the writing table section 1 via a rear connecting section 5.

[0057] The storage section main body 21 is shaped like a roughly half cylinder. The storage section main body 21 is shaped to surround the lower and front of the tape S placed in the storage space sp. The storage section main body 21 is shaped to be open to the rear. The inner surface of the storage section main body 21 is adapted to be abutted by the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 of the stored tape S. The roller support portion 7 (upper and lower shaft support arms 71, 72) that constitute the left and right position regulation portion G is integrally provided at the upper end of the storage section main body 21.

[0058] The left and right storage section side plates 22 extend integrally from both left and right end edges of the storage section main body 21. The left and right storage section side plates 22 are disposed inside the left and right side walls E.

[0059] The left and right storage section side plates 22 each include a disk-shaped side plate base 221 and a shaft jk that projects outward from the center of the side plate base 221 .

[0060] The side plate base 221 is provided with an engagement protrusion 2t that can be snapped into first and second engagement holes n4, n5 provided in the lid side wall N of the lid B. The engagement protrusion 2t is disposed at the bottom of the side plate base 221, located below the shaft jk. A U-shaped slit st is provided around the engagement protrusion 2t. The engagement protrusion 2t is surrounded by the U-shaped slit st, and is configured to be elastically displaceable in the thickness direction when the lid B rotates.

[0061] Furthermore, a curb-shaped edge step 2d is formed on the inner surface of the storage section side plate 22 at the boundary with the storage section main body 21. The edge step 2d is a portion that can be contacted by the outer surface of the tape S stored in the storage section 2, i.e., the outer surfaces of the left and right side plates u2 near the outer edge portions u21, and restricts the tape S from moving outward.

[0062] The shaft jk is boss-shaped. The shaft jk is cylindrical. A pair of cantilevered portions n1, which are shaft engaging portions provided on the cover side wall N of the cover B, engage with the shaft jk. The shaft jk is capable of supporting the cover B rotatably between a closed position (Q) and an open position (P).

[0063] A through-hole an is provided in the center of the shaft jk, penetrating in the left-right direction. Rear connecting portions e1 protruding from the left and right side walls E are inserted into the through-hole an from the outside toward the inside. Engagement claws e11 formed at the tip of the rear connecting portions e1 engage with the inner surfaces of the left and right storage section side plates 22, thereby attaching the left and right side walls E to the storage section 2 in a manner that makes them difficult to separate.

[0064] The protruding ends of the shafts jk are set to abut against the inner surfaces of the left and right side walls E near the rear connecting parts e1. The shafts jk rotatably support the lid B and also function as spacers that can form spaces between the side plate base 221 and the left and right side walls E in which the lid side wall parts N of the lid B can be disposed.

[0065] [Cutting part 3] The cutting unit 3 is capable of cutting the tape T pulled out from the tape body S stored in the storage unit 2. The cutting unit 3 is disposed in front of the writing table unit 1. The cutting unit 3 is integrally connected to the writing table unit 1 via a front connecting portion 4. The left and right ends of the cutting unit 3 are connected to the left and right side walls E.

[0066] The cutting unit 3 has a blade h at its upper end that can cut the tape T pulled out from the tape body S. In this embodiment, the tip of the blade h in the cutting unit 3 is set to be located below an imaginary extension line ms of the underlying surface m.

[0067] The cutting portion 3 has an upright plate shape extending in the left-right direction as a whole. The left and right ends of the cutting portion 3 are adapted to fit into second fitting portions e5 formed on the left and right side walls E.

[0068] Upper and lower locking recesses 3a and 3b, which are recessed in a mountain shape, are formed at the top and bottom of the back side of the cutting section 3. Elastic engagement parts 82 provided on the tape extruding section D can be selectively engaged with the upper and lower locking recesses 3a and 3b.

[0069] <Left and right position regulation part G> The left-right position regulating portion G is provided near the storage portion 2. The left-right position regulating portion G can regulate the left-right position of the tape body S stored in the storage portion 2 when the tape T is pulled out from the tape body S.

[0070] The left-right position restricting portion G serves to restrict the tape body S stored in the storage portion 2 from excessively shifting in the left-right direction. The left-right position restricting portion G is provided at a position facing the tape outlet C in the dispenser body A.

[0071] The left-right position regulating section G is configured to include a rotating roller 6 that serves as a tape guide section that can guide the tape T to the outside when the tape T is pulled out. That is, the left-right position regulating section G includes a plurality of rotating rollers 6 that are rotatably supported on the base F, and a roller support section 7 that is an adjacent section adjacent to the plurality of rotating rollers 6.

[0072] The left and right position regulating portion G has a stepped portion gd formed therein that has an upwardly recessed shape so that the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2, which are guide portions, can engage with the rotating roller 6 and the roller support portion 7.

[0073] [Rotating Roller 6] The rotating roller 6 can rotate in conjunction with the movement of the tape T as it is pulled out while the adhesive surface tn of the tape T is adhering. A plurality of rotating rollers 6, i.e., four rollers, are arranged at intervals with their axes aligned in the left-right direction.

[0074] Each rotating roller 6 comprises a roller body 61 consisting of a plurality of disc-shaped portions arranged at intervals in the left-right direction, and roller shaft portions 62 protruding from both sides of the roller body 61.

[0075] [Roller support part 7] The roller support part 7 is capable of rotatably supporting the rotary roller 6. The roller support part 7 is equipped with a pair of upper and lower shaft support arms 71, 72 that are capable of rotatably sandwiching the roller shaft part 62 provided on the rotary roller 6. The shaft support arms 71, 72 are provided behind the writing table part 1 and protrude rearward.

[0076] [Danbe gd] The step portion gd is formed by the roller body portion 61 of the rotating roller 6 and the lower shaft support arm 72.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 19, the step portion gd is formed by positioning the lower end portion of the roller main body portion 61 below the lower end portion of the lower shaft support arm 72.

[0078] When the tape T is pulled out from the tape body S, the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 can engage with the stepped portions gd.

[0079] <<Lid body B>> The lid body B can open and close to cover the storage section 2. The lid body B is rotatably supported with respect to the dispenser body A so as to be able to take an open position (P) in which the tape body S can be stored in and removed from the storage section 2, and a closed position (Q) in which the tape body S cannot be removed from the storage section 2.

[0080] The cover B is configured to be able to engage with the dispenser body A with a click so that the cover B can be maintained in the open position (P) and the closed position (Q).

[0081] The lid B comprises a partially cylindrical lid body K and left and right lid side walls N formed integrally on both sides of the lid body K. The lid B is formed by integrally forming the lid body K and the left and right lid side walls N from synthetic resin.

[0082] [Lid body K] The lid body K has a roughly half-cylindrical shape. The lid body K has a partial cylindrical shape with a larger radius than the housing portion main body 21. The inner surface of the lid body K is provided with abutment portions k1 against which the left and right side plates u2 of the tape core U can abut when the tape T is pulled out.

[0083] In this embodiment, the contact portion k1 is set on the inner surface of the lid body K. In other words, the inner surface of the lid body K is configured so that the left and right side plates u2 of the tape body S that are moved by the operating force of the user can contact the inner surface when the tape T is pulled out.

[0084] A tape outlet C through which the tape T can be led out is formed between the rear end of the writing table portion 1 of the dispenser body A and the front end of the lid body K of the lid body B in the closed position (Q).

[0085] [Left and right lid side walls N] The left and right lid side walls N are plate-like members integrally connected in a direction perpendicular to the lid main body K. The left and right lid side walls N are symmetrical.

[0086] The lid side wall portion N has a pair of cantilever portions n1 which are axial engagement portions that can engage with the axial portion jk of the storage portion side plate 22, a reinforcing portion n3 that connects the pair of cantilever portions n1, and first and second engagement holes n4, n5 that are provided at two separated locations and can selectively engage with engagement protrusions 2t protruding from the storage portion 2.

[0087] Each of the pair of cantilever portions n1 has a partially arcuate shaft abutment edge n11 that abuts against the shaft portion jk of the housing portion 2. The pair of cantilever portions n1 can sandwich the cylindrical shaft portion jk from the outside so that the shaft abutment edge n11 can slide along the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion jk. A slit n2 is provided between the base ends of the pair of cantilever portions n1 to promote flexible elastic deformation of the pair of cantilever portions n1.

[0088] Furthermore, the portions of the pair of cantilevered portions n1 that are close to the lid body K are connected by a reinforcing portion n3. The reinforcing portion n3 has a partially annular shape. The outer edge of the reinforcing portion n3 can slide against the back surface of the base portion 11 that constitutes the writing table portion 1 when the lid body B opens and closes between the open position (P) and the closed position (Q).

[0089] The cover side wall N has a cavity formed between the pair of cantilever portions n1 and the reinforcing portion n3.

[0090] The first and second engagement holes n4, n5 can selectively engage with an engagement projection 2t provided on the dispenser body A in order to cause the lid body B to engage with the dispenser body A in a snap-fit ​​manner.

[0091] The first engagement hole n4 is located at the bottom of the lid side wall N in the closed position (Q). When the lid B is in the closed position (Q), the first engagement hole n4 engages with an engagement protrusion 2t provided on the storage section 2, thereby maintaining the lid B in the closed position (Q).

[0092] The second engagement hole n5 is located at the bottom of the lid side wall N in the open position (P). When the lid B is in the open position (P), the second engagement hole n5 engages with an engagement protrusion 2t provided on the storage section 2, thereby maintaining the lid B in the open position (P).

[0093] <<Tape extrusion section D>> The tape extruding section D constitutes a leading end separating means for separating the leading end ts of the tape T from the cutting section 3. The tape extruding sections D are provided at two locations, left and right, corresponding to the multiple, i.e., two, tape bodies S housed in the housing section 2. The left and right tape extruding sections D have the same shape.

[0094] The tape extruding part D is supported so as to be movable back and forth relative to the dispenser body A. The tape extruding part D is configured to be movable relative to the dispenser body A by the user's operation, and to be able to extrude the tape T in a direction intersecting the stretching direction of the tape T.

[0095] The tape extrusion section D has an upper part 8 extending in the vertical direction and having an extrusion head formed at its upper end that abuts against the adhesive surface tn of the tape T, and a lower part 9 extending forward and backward from the lower end of the upper part 8.

[0096] <Top part 8> The upper portion 8 is generally in the shape of a plate extending in the left-right and up-down directions. The upper portion 8 is provided with an extrusion head portion 81 at its upper end that can come into contact with the tape T, and an elastic engagement portion 82 provided in the middle in the up-down and left-right directions.

[0097] The upper portion 8 is located in a gap sk formed between the writing table portion 1 and the cutting portion 3, and is guided by the gap sk so as to be movable in the up and down direction.

[0098] The elastic engagement portion 82 selectively engages with either the upper engagement recess 3a or the lower engagement recess 3b provided on the back side of the cutting portion 3, and can moderately engage the tape extrusion portion D at an upper extrusion position (a) and a lower retracted position (b).

[0099] <Lower part 9> The lower part 9 is integrally extended forward and backward from the lower end of the upper part 8. The lower part 9 has a pressable part 91 located below the front part of the dispenser body A and capable of being pressed upward by the user.

[0100] That is, by pressing upward with the user's fingers the pressed portion 91 of the tape pushing portion D in the retracted position (b), the tape pushing portion D can be moved to the pushing position (a).

[0101] During this process, the tape extruding portion D pushes the tape T pulled out from the tape body S from below upward. When the tape extruding portion D reaches the extruding position (a), the leading end ts of the tape T is separated from the cutting portion 3 to an extent that the user's fingertips can fit in, making it easier for the user to pick up the leading end ts of the tape T with their fingers.

[0102] <<Explanation of the operation of the lid body B and left / right position control part G>> Here, the operation of the cover body B and the left and right position regulating portion G when the tape T is pulled out from the tape body S will be described.

[0103] When tape T is pulled out from tape body S, tape body S stored in storage section 2 moves within storage section 2 toward the open side of storage section 2 due to the pulling force of the user on tape T. When tape T is pulled out by the user, tape body S can move within storage section 2 because tape body S inserted into storage section 2 is not axially supported by an axial support mechanism such as a shaft.

[0104] When the tape S moves toward the open side within the storage section 2, the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 of the tape S come into contact with the inner surface (contact portion k1) of the lid B in the closed position (Q).

[0105] In other words, when the tape body S is in the closed position (Q), the outer edge portion u21 comes into contact with the abutment portion k1 of the lid body B, restricting the tape body S from moving backward within the storage section 2 and preventing the tape body S from completely slipping out of the storage section 2.

[0106] At this time, the tape body S in the storage section 2 will tend to move upward, toward the tape outlet C, due to the pulling force of the user on the tape T. Therefore, the outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 of the tape body S can also engage with the step portions gd of the left and right position regulating portions G arranged at the top of the storage section 2.

[0107] The outer edge portions u21 of the left and right side plates u2 of the tape body S engage with the step portions gd of the left and right position restricting portions G, thereby restricting the tape body S from shifting in the left and right direction.

[0108] Incidentally, even when a single tape body S or two or more tapes S are housed in the housing section 2, the outer edge u21 of the tape body S can engage with the step gd provided at a predetermined position. Therefore, the left-right position restricting section G can exert the desired function of suppressing left-right slippage, not limited to when two tapes S are housed in the housing section 2.

[0109] As described above, the tape dispenser of this embodiment comprises a tape body S on which tape T is wound, a storage section 2 capable of rotatably storing the tape body S, and a cutting section 2 that cuts the tape T pulled out from the storage section 2.

[0110] Between the storage section 2 and the cutting section 3, there is provided a writing table section 1 to which the tape T is attached and which has an underlay surface m that serves as a underlay when writing on the attached tape T.

[0111] The base surface m of the writing table portion 1 is inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage portion 2 side toward the cutting portion 3 side, and the height position of the end portion mt of the base surface m on the storage portion 2 side is set above the height position of the axis js, which is the center of rotation of the tape body S.

[0112] Therefore, with the tape dispenser of this embodiment, at least, it is easy to attach the tape T pulled out from the storage section 2 to the underlay surface m without complicating the structure, and writing on the tape T can be suitably performed using the underlay surface m.

[0113] In particular, the height position of the end mt on the underlay surface m facing the storage section 2 is set higher than the height position of the axis js, which is the center of rotation of the tape body S, so that the user can easily apply the tape T pulled out from the storage section 2 to the underlay surface m.

[0114] The storage section 2 can store a plurality of tape bodies S, i.e., two tape bodies S, side by side. The storage section 2 is configured so that each tape T drawn out from the two tape bodies S can be attached to the underlay surface m of the writing table section 1.

[0115] Therefore, two tapes T can be attached side by side to the underlay surface m, and the user can write on the two tapes T in a convenient manner.

[0116] In this embodiment, two tapes T are adhered to the underlay surface m in a roughly parallel relationship, so that it is easy to write letters, lines, designs, etc. of roughly the same size on both tapes T while aligning their front and back positions.

[0117] A tape extrusion section D is provided as a tip separation means for separating the tip ts of the tape T from the cutting section 3, and the tape extrusion sections D are provided in pairs on the left and right to correspond to the two tape bodies S stored in the storage section 2.

[0118] Therefore, the leading ends ts of the tapes T unwound from the two tape bodies S can be easily picked up separately and independently by the tape pushing portions D provided on the left and right sides, respectively.

[0119] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

[0120] Marks may be displayed on the underlay surface or the left and right side walls of the writing table. The marks may indicate where to apply the tape pulled out from the storage section, or serve as guides for writing characters or the like in a balanced manner on the tape. The marks displayed on the underlay surface or the left and right side walls may be colored paint or the like, or may have visible irregularities.

[0121] Furthermore, the base surface m may have a curved shape that is convex upward or downward as a whole when viewed from the side.

[0122] The storage section may be sized to accommodate only a single tape body, or may be sized to accommodate two or more tape bodies.

[0123] It goes without saying that the width of the tape can be set to any suitable value. For example, the storage section may store a plurality of tapes with different widths.

[0124] The guide portion is not limited to the left and right side plates as shown in the above embodiment, as long as it can come into contact with the inner surface of the lid at least when the tape is pulled out.

[0125] The storage section may be any type capable of storing a tape, and its specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, the storage section may have a storage section main body having a partial rectangular cylindrical shape.

[0126] The lid body may be any body that can cover the container in an openable and closable manner, and its specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment. The lid body may be configured to be detachable from the dispenser body.

[0127] The contact portion is not limited to the curved inner surface as shown in the above embodiment, as long as the guide portion can contact it at least when the tape is pulled out. For example, a rib-like protruding portion may be formed on the inner surface of the lid, and the rib-like portion may be used as the contact portion with which the guide portion can contact.

[0128] The left-right position restricting portion may be provided at a position facing the tape outlet, and is not limited to being provided on the dispenser body as shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, the left-right position restricting portion may be provided at a position facing the tape outlet on the lid.

[0129] The left-right position regulating portion may not be configured to include the tape guide portion.

[0130] The tape guide portion is not limited to a rotating roller, but may have any configuration as long as it can guide the tape from the storage portion to the outside.

[0131] The portion adjacent to the tape guide portion may be any portion adjacent to the tape guide portion, and is not limited to a portion capable of supporting a rotary roller.

[0132] In the case where the lid body is engaged with the dispenser body in a click-fit manner, the lid body may be configured so as to be capable of engaging with the dispenser body in a click-fit manner at least in the closed position.

[0133] Various types of tape can be used, and are not limited to masking tape.

[0134] The cutting portion may be any portion capable of cutting the tape pulled out from the tape body, and it goes without saying that any suitable blade material and shape may be used.

[0135] The leading end separating means may be any means that separates the leading end of the tape from the cut portion, and the specific configuration thereof is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment.

[0136] Furthermore, the specific configuration of each part is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0137] A: Dispenser body 1...Writing table part 2. Storage area 3…Cut section S...Tape body B…Lid body C...Tape outlet D: Tape extrusion section G...Left and right position regulating section m...Underlay surface

Claims

1. A tape dispenser comprising: a tape body formed by winding a tape; a storage section capable of rotatably storing the tape body; and a cutting section for cutting the tape pulled out from the storage section, a writing table section is provided between the storage section and the cutting section, the writing table section having a base surface to which the tape is attached and which serves as a base when writing on the attached tape; the underlay surface is inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage section side toward the cutting section side, and the height position of the end of the underlay surface on the storage section side is set higher than the height position of the rotation center of the tape body, The tape dispenser has a shape in which the underlay surface is curved so as to be convex upward or downward in a side view.

2. A tape dispenser comprising: a tape body formed by winding a tape; a storage section capable of rotatably storing the tape body; and a cutting section for cutting the tape pulled out from the storage section, a writing table section is provided between the storage section and the cutting section, the writing table section having a base surface to which the tape is attached and which serves as a base when writing on the attached tape; the underlay surface is inclined so as to be positioned gradually downward from the storage section side toward the cutting section side, and the height position of the end of the underlay surface on the storage section side is set higher than the height position of the rotation center of the tape body, The tape dispenser is provided with a rotating roller between the underlay surface and the storage section, which can guide the tape to the outside when the tape is pulled out.

3. The storage section can store a plurality of the tape bodies side by side, 3. The tape dispenser according to claim 1, wherein each tape pulled out from a plurality of said tape bodies can be applied to said underlay surface.

4. 4. The tape dispenser according to claim 3, further comprising a leading end separating means for separating the leading end of the tape from the cutting portion, and a plurality of leading end separating means are provided corresponding to the plurality of tape bodies stored in the storage section.

5. 5. The tape dispenser according to claim 1, wherein a mark is displayed on the underlay surface.

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