Desktop office supplies

Abstract

We provide desktop office supplies that are easily adaptable to other uses, in addition to their original purpose as office equipment. [Solution] The desktop office equipment 10 comprises a base 11, a main body 12, a first information display unit 21, a second information display unit 22, and a third mounting unit 43. The main body 12 stands vertically and is detachably attached to the base 11. The first information display unit 21 displays first information 211 and stands vertically from the base 11. The second information display unit 22 displays second information 221 related to the first information 211 and stands vertically from the base 11. The third mounting unit 43 is provided on the second information display unit 22. By fitting the first protrusion 212 of the first information display unit 21 into the third mounting unit 43, an assembly 50 is constructed in which the first information display unit 21 stands vertically from the second information display unit 22, independently of the base 11 and the main body 12.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to desktop office supplies used on a desktop.

Background Art

[0002] As desktop office supplies, those used for presenting information such as a calendar are known. Such desktop office supplies are used to present various information such as company information and photos in addition to dates such as a calendar. When the main use of desktop office supplies is a calendar, information other than the date tends to interfere with access to the date and is often a preliminary display. Therefore, conventional desktop office supplies only have additional functions added to the calendar (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] However, in recent years, due to the spread of so-called idol activities and the like, desktop office supplies are being used for purposes different from the original purpose of office equipment, such as appreciation and collection, in addition to the main purpose of presenting information.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is an object to provide desktop office supplies that can easily handle other uses as well as the original purpose of office equipment.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In one embodiment of a desktop office supply, the assembly comprising the first and second information display units separates from the base and main body, which are provided with their original functions, and stands independently. Therefore, in addition to the original functions of the base and main body, it also provides the function of a self-supporting assembly. Consequently, it can easily be adapted to uses different from the original purpose of the office equipment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] A schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a desktop office supply according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] A schematic exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a desktop office supply according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] A schematic perspective view showing an assembly of desktop office supplies according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] A schematic perspective view showing the configuration of a desktop office supply according to one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The following describes one embodiment of desktop office supplies based on the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the desktop office equipment 10 according to one embodiment comprises a base portion 11 and a main body portion 12. In addition to the base portion 11 and the main body portion 12, the desktop office equipment 10 comprises a first information display portion 21, a second information display portion 22, and a primary function portion 23. The base portion 11, the main body portion 12, the first information display portion 21, and the second information display portion 22 are all formed from the same resin material. In this embodiment, the base portion 11, the main body portion 12, the first information display portion 21, and the second information display portion 22 are all formed from acrylic resin. The base portion 11, the main body portion 12, the first information display portion 21, and the second information display portion 22 are not limited to acrylic resin; for example, polycarbonate resin, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. may be used, and different resins may be used for each component. By using acrylic resin for the base 11, main body 12, first information display unit 21, and second information display unit 22, the aesthetics of the colors, transparency, and strength are improved.

[0009] As shown in Figure 1, the base portion 11 is formed in a generally rectangular plate shape with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. In one embodiment, the base portion 11 is formed in a rectangular shape with chamfered corners. This base portion 11 is placed on a table such as an office desk and functions as a base to support the desktop office supplies 10. For the sake of explanation below, as shown in Figure 1, the longitudinal direction of the base portion 11 is the left-right direction, the transverse direction of the base portion 11 is the front-back direction, and the thickness direction of the base portion 11 is the up-down direction.

[0010] As shown in Figure 2, the main body 12 is detachably attached to the base 11. The main body 12 has a projection 31 at its lower end on the base 11 side. The projection 31 protrudes downward from the lower end of the base 11. The base 11 has an opening 32 into which the projection 31 can be fitted. By fitting the projection 31 on the main body 12 into the opening 32 of the base 11, the base 11 and the main body 12 are assembled as a single unit. By assembling the base 11 and the main body 12, as shown in Figure 4, the main body 12 is held in a state where it stands vertically upward from the base 11. The number and shape of the projections 31 and the opening 32 can be arbitrarily set as long as the base 11 and the main body 12 can be fitted together and the structure can stand on its own.

[0011] The desktop office supplies 10 are provided with a base portion 11 and a first mounting portion 41 and a second mounting portion 42. The first mounting portion 41 is provided in front of the opening 32 in which the main body portion 12 is provided, in the short-side direction, i.e., the front-to-back direction, of the base portion 11. The second mounting portion 42 is also provided in front of the opening 32 in the front-to-back direction of the base portion 11, similar to the first mounting portion 41. Thus, the second mounting portion 42 is provided adjacent to the first mounting portion 41. The positions of the first mounting portion 41 and the second mounting portion 42 in the front-to-back direction of the base portion 11 may be offset front-to-back, or their front-to-back positions may be the same. The number and shape of the first mounting portion 41 and the second mounting portion 42 can be set arbitrarily. That is, the number of first mounting portions 41 and the second mounting portion 42 can be set arbitrarily, and as shown in Figure 2, they are not limited to a rectangular shape in plan view, but can be any shape such as a polygon, circle, or ellipse. Furthermore, the first mounting portion 41 and the second mounting portion 42 may penetrate the base portion 11 in the thickness direction, or they may be recessed portions that extend partway through the base portion 11 in the thickness direction.

[0012] The first information display unit 21 displays first information 211 as shown in Figure 1. The first information display unit 21 is detachably attached to the base unit 11. As shown in Figure 2, the first information display unit 21 has a first protrusion 212 that projects downward at its lower end. The number and shape of the first protrusions 212 correspond to the first mounting portion 41. That is, the number and shape of the first protrusions 212 are set according to the number of first mounting portions 41 provided on the base unit 11, as well as the shape and depth of the first mounting portion 41 in a plan view. By fitting the first protrusions 212 provided on the first information display unit 21 into the first mounting portions 41 of the base unit 11, the base unit 11 and the first information display unit 21 are assembled as a single unit. By assembling the base unit 11 and the first information display unit 21, the first information display unit 21 is held in a state where it rises vertically upward from the base unit 11, as shown in Figure 1.

[0013] The second information display unit 22 displays the second information 221 as shown in Figure 1. The second information display unit 22 is detachably attached to the base unit 11. As shown in Figure 2, the second information display unit 22 has a second protrusion 222 that projects downward at its lower end. The number and shape of the second protrusion 222 correspond to the second mounting portion 42. That is, the number and shape of the second protrusion 222 are set according to the number of second mounting portions 42 provided on the base unit 11, as well as the shape and depth of the second mounting portion 42 in a plan view. By fitting the second protrusion 222 provided on the second information display unit 22 into the second mounting portion 42 of the base unit 11, the base unit 11 and the second information display unit 22 are assembled as a single unit. By assembling the base unit 11 and the second information display unit 22, the second information display unit 22 is held in a state where it rises vertically upward from the base unit 11, as shown in Figure 1.

[0014] The desktop office equipment 10 is equipped with a third mounting section 43 provided on the second information display section 22. The third mounting section 43 is provided on the second information display section 22. The number and shape of the third mounting section 43 correspond to the number and shape of the first protrusions 212 of the first information display section 21. That is, the number and shape of the third mounting section 43 are set according to the number and shape of the first protrusions 212 provided on the first information display section 21. As shown in Figure 3, the first information display section 21 and the second information display section 22 are assembled together by fitting the first protrusions 212 provided on the first information display section 21 into the third mounting section 43 of the second information display section 22. By assembling the first information display section 21 and the second information display section 22, the first information display section 21 is held in a state where it rises vertically upward from the second information display section 22, as shown in Figure 4. In this way, the first information display unit 21 and the second information display unit 22 form an assembly 50 that stands vertically independently of the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12, with the second information display unit 22 as the base. In other words, the assembly 50 formed by assembling the first information display unit 21 and the second information display unit 22 is self-supporting, separated from the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12.

[0015] Next, I will explain the first piece of information 211 and the second piece of information 221. The first information 211 displayed in the first information display unit 21 and the second information 221 displayed in the second information display unit 22 are related. As a first example of specific implementation, let's describe an example where the desktop office supplies 10 are used as merchandise for a professional sports team. A professional sports team has many players. When the desktop office supplies 10 are used as merchandise for a professional sports team, the first information display unit 21 displays the portrait of the player, such as a photograph or image, as the first information 211. The second information display unit 22 then displays information related to the first information 211 displayed in the first information display unit 21, such as the player's name and jersey number, as the second information 221. As a result, the assembly 50 of the first information display unit 21 and the second information display unit 22, which is separate from the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12 of the desktop office supplies 10 and stands on its own, is in a state where the portrait of the player and related information can be recognized at a glance.

[0016] Similarly, as a second example of a specific embodiment, if the desktop office supplies 10 are merchandise for an idol group, then, similar to the example of the professional sports team described above, the first information display unit 21 displays the idol's portrait as the first information 211. Then, the second information display unit 22 displays the idol's name, nickname, etc., related to the first information 211 as the second information 221.

[0017] As a third example, if the desktop office supplies 10 are merchandise featuring anime characters, the first information display unit 21 displays the character's portrait as the first information 211. The second information display unit 22 then displays the character's name, attributes, and other information related to the first information 211 as the second information 221.

[0018] Users of the desktop office supplies 10 can, for example, take out two or more self-standing assemblies 50 from each of the desktop office supplies 10 to represent a professional sports team, for example, a team composed of multiple members, on their desk. The same applies to idol groups. In addition, in the case of anime characters, users can take out an assembly 50 and virtually represent their favorite scene on their desk.

[0019] In such a case, the base part 11 and the main body part 12 may display information related to the first information 211 and the second information 221. In the case of a professional sports team, the base part 11 and the main body part 12 may display, for example, the team name, the team logo, and the like. Also, in the case of an idol group, the base part 11 and the main body part 12 may display, for example, the group name, the logo, a group photo, and the like. In the case of an anime character, the base part 11 and the main body part 12 may display, for example, the anime title, an impressive scene, and the like.

[0020] Note that these examples of a sports team, an idol group, and an anime character are merely examples for explanation. Also, the specific examples of the first information 211 and the second information 221 are also examples for explanation. Therefore, not limited to these examples, for example, it may be an advertisement of a local government or a company, and like other animals, plants, vehicles, people, buildings, etc., the application target of the desktop office supplies 10, as well as the first information 211 displayed on the first information presentation part 21 and the second information 221 displayed on the second information presentation part 22 are arbitrary. Also, the shapes of the first information presentation part 21 and the second information presentation part 22 can be arbitrarily set according to the first information 211 and the second information 221 to be displayed.

[0021] [[ID=�]]The desktop office supplies 10 originally includes a main function part 23. The main function part 23 is the original functional part of the desktop office supplies 10. That is, the main function part 23 corresponds to office supplies such as a calendar or a memo pad for example. The main function part 23 is held by the main body part 12 by a holding member 61 such as a ring for example. The main function part 23 may be fixed to the main body part 12 by the holding member 61, or may be detachable from the main body part 12 by a detachable holding member 61. In this case, the main function part 23 may display information related to the first information 211 in part or in whole, similar to the base part 11 and the main body part 12. The holding member 61 can be made of an arbitrary material such as resin or metal and can have an arbitrary shape.

[0022] In the above-described embodiment, the first information presentation unit 21 and the second information presentation unit 22 of the desktop office supplies 10 are separated and self-standing from the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12 which are originally provided with inherent functions together with the inherent function unit 23. Therefore, in addition to the inherent function by the inherent function unit 23, a function as a self-standing assembly 50 is also provided. Accordingly, it is possible to easily cope with applications different from the original purpose of the office equipment.

[0023] Also, in one embodiment, the assembly 50 separated from the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12 has the first information 211 displayed on the first information presentation unit 21 and the second information 221 displayed on the second information presentation unit 22 associated with each other. Therefore, the assembly 50 can be established as an exhibit such as a model or a figure by itself. Accordingly, it is possible to endow the assembly 50 different from the base unit 11 and the main body unit 12 that exhibit the original functions of the office equipment with an independent function.

[0024] In one embodiment, the base unit 11, the main body unit 12, the first information presentation unit 21, and the second information presentation unit 22 are all formed of plate-shaped resin. Therefore, these base unit 11, main body unit 12, first information presentation unit 21, and second information presentation unit 22 are in a stacked plate shape in the state before assembly. That is, before assembly, since it has a thin shape that is easy to transport, it is easy to distribute. Therefore, it does not take up much space during sales, and even when it is used as a novelty, for example, distribution can be facilitated.

[0025] The present invention described above is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be applied to various embodiments without departing from the gist thereof.

Explanation of Signs

[0026] In the drawings, 10: Desktop office supplies, 11: Base unit, 12: Main body unit, 21: First information presentation unit, 22: Second information presentation unit, 23: Inherent function unit, 41: First installation unit, 42: Second installation unit, 43: Third installation unit, 50: Assembly, 211: First information, 221: Second information are shown.

Claims

1. It consists of a rectangular base made of resin that is placed on a tabletop, A main body portion is provided detachably from the base portion, made of the same material as the base portion, and rises vertically from the base portion. The first installation portion is provided on the front side of the main body in the short direction of the base portion, and is provided on the base portion. A second installation portion is provided on the front side of the main body in the short direction of the base portion, and is provided on the base portion adjacent to the first installation portion in the longitudinal direction of the base portion, Formed from the same material as the base portion, it displays first information and has a first projection that is detachable from the first installation portion, and by fitting the first projection into the first installation portion, the first information display portion rises vertically from the base portion, Formed from the same material as the base portion, it displays second information related to the first information and has a second protrusion that is detachable from the second installation portion, and by fitting the second protrusion into the second installation portion, the second information display portion rises vertically from the base portion, The second information display unit is provided with a third installation unit, By fitting the first protrusion into the third mounting portion, an assembly is formed in which the first information display portion rises vertically from the second information display portion, independently of the base portion and the main body portion. Desktop office supplies.

2. The main body is further equipped with a functional part that is detachably attached to the main body. Desktop office supplies as described in claim 1.

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