Shoehorn with holder

Abstract

We provide a shoehorn with a holder that allows for stable storage while reducing the storage space required. [Solution] The shoehorn with holder 10 comprises a holder 4 fixed to an installation surface X1 and a shoehorn 1 detachably held by the holder 4. The shoehorn 1 has a long shoehorn body 2 including a first main surface 23 and a second main surface 24 opposite to the first main surface 23 in the thickness direction, wherein in the cross-section of at least the tip in the longitudinal direction, the first main surface 23 is a concave curved surface and the second main surface 24 is a convex curved surface, and a first magnetic attachment portion 3 provided on the first main surface 23. The holder 4 has a second magnetic attachment portion 6 that holds the shoehorn 1 by attaching to the first magnetic attachment portion 3.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a shoehorn with a holder.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an example of a shoehorn. The shoehorn described in Patent Document 1 includes a blade portion and a stand portion provided at the base of the blade portion. The shoehorn can be placed upright, for example, on the counter board in the entrance, by placing the stand portion thereon.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the shoehorn described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot stand stably unless the stand portion is large.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention is made, and an object thereof is to provide a shoehorn with a holder that can be stably stored while reducing the storage space during storage.​​​​​​A shoehorn with a holder according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a holder fixed to a mounting surface and a shoehorn detachably held with respect to the holder. The shoehorn has a long shoehorn body including a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface in the thickness direction, wherein in a cross-section of at least the tip in the longitudinal direction, the first main surface is a concave curved surface and the second main surface is a convex curved surface, and a first magnetic attachment portion provided on the first main surface. The holder has a second magnetic attachment portion that holds the shoehorn by attaching to the first magnetic attachment portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The shoehorn with a holder according to the above embodiment of the present invention has the advantage of being able to be stored stably while reducing the storage space required when stored. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a shoehorn with a holder according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a shoehorn with a holder according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a shoehorn with a holder according to an embodiment, showing the shoehorn attached to the mounting surface by itself. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The shoehorn with holder 10 according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0010] As shown in Figure 1, the shoehorn with holder 10 according to this embodiment comprises a holder 4 fixed to the mounting surface X1 and a shoehorn 1 detachably held by the holder 4.

[0011] Referring to Figure 2, the mounting surface X1 is the surface to which the holder 4 is fixed. Examples of mounting surfaces X1 include a wall, the side of a cabinet, one main surface of a door, one surface of a column, etc. In this embodiment, the mounting surface X1 is described as a vertical plane, but it does not necessarily have to be a vertical plane, nor does it have to be a plane.

[0012] (Shoehorn 1) The shoehorn 1 is a device used to make it easier to put on shoes by placing it against the heel. As shown in Figure 1, the shoehorn 1 has a long shoehorn body 2 extending in one direction and a first magnetic attachment part 3 provided on the shoehorn body 2.

[0013] The shoehorn body 2 constitutes the main body of the shoehorn 1. The shoehorn body 2 consists of a gripping portion 21, which is the part that the user grasps, and a shoehorn portion 22 that extends from the end of the gripping portion 21. The shoehorn body 2 has a width and a length that is longer than its width, and is formed in an overall elongated shape. The shoehorn body 2 is also formed in a plate shape and, as shown in Figure 2, has a first main surface 23 and a second main surface 24 that is opposite to the first main surface 23 in the thickness direction.

[0014] The first main surface 23 is the main surface that faces the user's heel during use. In the cross-section of the shoehorn portion 22, the first main surface 23 is a concave surface, and the second main surface 24 is a convex surface. The curvature of the first main surface 23 in the shoehorn portion 22 may be constant in the longitudinal direction, or it may change as it progresses along the longitudinal direction. The second main surface 24 may be formed parallel to the first main surface 23 at a certain distance, or it may not be parallel. In this embodiment, the concave and convex surfaces are formed only in the portion corresponding to the shoehorn portion 22. However, the concave and convex surfaces may be formed over the entire length of the grip portion 21 and the shoehorn portion 22. In this disclosure, the cross-section of the shoehorn body 2 means the cross-section of the shoehorn body 2 in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0015] There are no particular restrictions on the material of the shoehorn body 2, and examples include synthetic resins (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS resin, polycarbonate, nylon, etc.), metals (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys such as brass, etc.), wood (e.g., wood, plywood, laminated wood, compressed wood, etc.), composite materials (e.g., glass fiber reinforced plastic, carbon fiber reinforced resin, etc.), or other materials (e.g., synthetic leather, genuine leather, rubber elastomer, recycled plastic, recycled wood, etc.). The molding method can also be appropriately selected according to the purpose, such as injection molding, sheet metal processing, or cutting. Core materials or reinforcing ribs may be placed inside as needed, and the surface may be painted or resin coated to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal.

[0016] The first magnetic attachment portion 3 includes a portion that is made of magnetic material. The shoehorn 1 is held detachably from the holder 4 by magnetic force as the first magnetic attachment portion 3 attaches to the second magnetic attachment portion 6 included in the holder 4. As shown in Figure 1, the first magnetic attachment portion 3 is provided on the first main surface 23. The first magnetic attachment portion 3 according to this embodiment has a protrusion 31 and two magnets (hereinafter referred to as the first magnet 35) provided on the protrusion 31.

[0017] The protrusion 31 extends from the first main surface 23. As shown in Figure 2, the protrusion 31 has a protruding surface 32, which is the top surface in the protruding direction, and an outer peripheral surface 33 that surrounds the protruding surface 32 when the protrusion 31 is viewed in the protruding direction. As shown in Figure 1, the protrusion 31 extends along the longitudinal direction of the shoehorn body 2. In this embodiment, the protrusion 31 is formed in an oval shape when viewed in the protruding direction. The length of the protrusion 31 can be 2 to 10 times the width of the protrusion 31, and 3 to 7 times. This makes it difficult for the shoehorn body 2 supported by the holder 4 to rotate relative to the holder 4. However, the protrusion 31 is not limited to an oval shape, but may be any shape such as a rectangle, triangle, rib shape, circle, polygon, or ellipse.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 2, the outer peripheral surface 33 of the convex portion 31 includes an inclined surface that inclines with respect to the surface parallel to the protruding direction so as to narrow as it approaches the protruding surface 32. The inclined surface is at least connected to the protruding surface 32. The inclined surface according to the present embodiment is formed by an exit corner surface 331 connected to the protruding surface 32, a peripheral surface 332 connected to the exit corner surface 331, and an entrance corner surface 333 connecting the peripheral surface 332 and the first main surface 23. The exit corner surface 331, the peripheral surface 332, and the entrance corner surface 333 are all inclined with respect to the surface parallel to the protruding direction. The exit corner surface 331 and the entrance corner surface 333 are round surfaces. However, the exit corner surface 331 and the entrance corner surface 333 may be flat surfaces (cut surfaces). Thereby, the inclined surface according to the present embodiment connects the protruding surface 32 and the first main surface 23. However, on the outer peripheral surface 33, only the exit corner surface 331 may be the inclined surface.

[0019] Since the outer peripheral surface 33 of the convex portion 31 includes an inclined surface, it is easy to function as a guide when attaching the spatula body 2 to the holder 4. Further, when directly attaching the first magnetic attachment portion 3 of the spatula 1 to a surface having metal instead of the holder 4 (see Fig. 3), damage to the surface can be reduced.

[0020] The protruding surface 32 of the convex portion 31 is a flat surface. The protruding surface 32 faces the holder 4. A recess 34 is formed in the protruding surface 32. The recess 34 is formed so as to be recessed from the protruding surface 32 between the two first magnets 35 included in the first magnetic attachment portion 3. The recess 34 faces the insertion hole 631 in the holder 4. Thereby, even if the head of the fixture passed through the insertion hole 631 protrudes from the plane including the contact surface between the magnet (second magnet 64) in the second magnetic attachment portion 6 and the first magnet 35, the head can be accommodated in the recess 34. As a result, it is possible to reduce the reduction in the holding force of the spatula 1 with respect to the holder 4 due to the contact of the head of the fixture with the first magnetic attachment portion 3.

[0021] Each first magnet 35 is arranged so as to be exposed from the protruding surface 32. The first magnets 35 are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the spatula body 2. In the width direction of the convex portion 31, the maximum width on the magnetic attachment surface of each first magnet 35 is shorter than the width of the convex portion 31. The first magnet 35 according to the present embodiment is formed in a disc shape having a diameter shorter than the width of the convex portion 31. The magnetic attachment surface of the first magnet 35 is arranged flush with the protruding surface 32.

[0022] The "magnetic attachment surface" referred to here means the surface that adheres to the second magnet 64 by magnetic force. Since the exposed surface of the first magnet 35 according to the present embodiment is exposed from the protruding surface 32, the exposed surface is the magnetic attachment surface. However, when the first magnet 35 is embedded in the convex portion 31, the magnetic attachment surface is included in a part of the protruding surface 32.

[0023] (Holder 4) The holder 4 is fixed to the installation surface X1. The holder 4 has a second magnetic attachment portion 6. By attaching the first magnetic attachment portion 3 to the second magnetic attachment portion 6 in the holder 4, the spatula 1 can be held. As shown in FIG. 1, the holder 4 has a bottom plate portion 5 fixed to the installation surface X1 and a second magnetic attachment portion 6 formed on the bottom plate portion 5. The width of the holder 4 is formed to be equal to or less than the width of the spatula 1.

[0024] The bottom plate portion 5 is formed in a flat plate shape. The outer main surface of the main surfaces of the bottom plate portion 5 is arranged to face the installation surface X1. As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom plate portion 5 is formed in a substantially oval shape in a front view. The longitudinal direction of the bottom plate portion 5 is arranged substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the spatula 1.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of raised portions 63 are formed on the bottom plate portion 5. The pair of raised portions 63 are separated from each other in the longitudinal direction of the holder 4. Of the two inclined surfaces of each raised portion 63, the inclined surface located on the central side in the longitudinal direction of the holder 4 is inclined with respect to the outer main surface of the bottom plate portion 5. An insertion hole 631 is formed in the inclined surface of the raised portion 63.

[0026] The through-hole 631 penetrates from the slope of the raised portion 63 to the outer main surface of the base plate portion 5. The central axis of the through-hole 631 is inclined with respect to the main surface of the base plate portion 5, that is, inclined with respect to the mounting surface X1. The opening surface of the through-hole 631 is counterbore. A fastener is passed through the through-hole 631. The fastener passed through the through-hole 631 is fixed to the mounting surface X1. In this way, the holder 4 is fixed to the mounting surface X1. Because the direction in which the fastener is inserted is inclined with respect to the mounting surface X1, the fastener is less likely to come out of the mounting surface X1. Examples of "fasteners" as used in this disclosure include screws, nails, bolts, pins, etc.

[0027] The second magnetic attachment portion 6 can hold the shoehorn 1 by attaching to the first magnetic attachment portion 3. The second magnetic attachment portion 6 has one second magnet 64 and a peripheral wall 61. The second magnet 64 is fixed to the bottom plate portion 5 by fitting into a through hole that serves as a magnet mounting portion 62, which is integrally formed in the bottom plate portion 5. The second magnet 64 attaches to only one of the two first magnets 35 (in this embodiment, the upper first magnet 35). The magnetic attachment surface of the second magnet 64 has the same area as the magnetic attachment surface of each of the first magnets 35.

[0028] The peripheral wall 61 is configured to surround the protrusion 31 when the first magnet 35 and the second magnet 64 are attached to each other. The peripheral wall 61 protrudes from the outer circumference of the bottom plate portion 5 toward the shoehorn 1. In other words, the peripheral wall 61 protrudes toward the shoehorn 1 than the magnetic attachment surface of the second magnet 64. The peripheral wall 61 can position the protrusion 31 at the first magnetic attachment portion 3 attached to the holder 4. When the first magnet 35 and the second magnet 64 are attached to each other, the peripheral wall 61 can position the protrusion 31, thereby supplementing the magnetic force of the single second magnet 64. This makes it possible to reduce the number of magnets and easily achieve cost reduction.

[0029] (How to use) The shoehorn 10 with a holder, configured in this way, can be used, for example, as follows: The user fixes the holder 4 to the mounting surface X1 using a fastener. In this state, the protrusion 31 of the shoehorn 1 is placed within the peripheral wall 61 of the holder 4. Then, the first magnet 35 attaches to the second magnet 64. As a result, the shoehorn 1 is detachably held in the holder 4.

[0030] At this time, as shown in Figure 2, there is a gap between the mounting surface X1 and the gripping portion 21 of the shoehorn 1 equal to the thickness of the holder 4 (height of the bottom plate portion 5 and the peripheral wall 61). Therefore, the user can easily insert their fingers into this gap, easily grasp the gripping portion 21, and easily hold the shoehorn in the holder 4 when storing it.

[0031] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the shoehorn 1 can be magnetically attached to a mounting surface X1 made of a magnetic material without using a holder 4. Since the protrusion 31 has two first magnets 35, it can maintain a holding force against the mounting surface X1, reducing the likelihood of the shoehorn 1 slipping off. At this time, since the first magnets 35 are arranged on the protruding surface 32 of the protrusion 31, a gap is created between the gripping part 21 of the shoehorn 1 and the mounting surface X1 when it is attached to the mounting surface X1. Therefore, it is easy for the user to grasp the gripping part 21 and to attach the shoehorn 1 to the mounting surface X1.

[0032] (modified version) The embodiments described above are merely one of many embodiments of this disclosure. The embodiments can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as they achieve the objectives of this disclosure. The following lists some modifications of the embodiments. The modifications described below can be combined and applied as appropriate.

[0033] In the shoehorn with holder 10 according to the above embodiment, both the first magnetic attachment portion 3 and the second magnetic attachment portion 6 include magnets 35 and 64. However, either the first magnetic attachment portion 3 or the second magnetic attachment portion 6 may have a magnet, while the other has a magnetic material other than a magnet.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the magnets 35 and 64 in the first magnetic attachment portion 3 and the second magnetic attachment portion 6 are arranged to be exposed from the protruding surface 32, but they may be embedded in the convex portion 31 and not exposed.

[0035] The shoehorn 1 according to the above embodiment is curved so as a whole that it is convex toward the first main surface 23, but it may also be formed in a straight shape. In addition, the gripping portion 21, or the portion between the gripping portion 21 and the shoehorn portion 22, may be formed in a rod shape.

[0036] (summary) As described above, the shoehorn with holder 10 according to the first embodiment comprises a holder 4 fixed to an installation surface X1 and a shoehorn 1 detachably held by the holder 4. The shoehorn 1 has a long shoehorn body 2 including a first main surface 23 and a second main surface 24 opposite to the first main surface 23 in the thickness direction, wherein in the cross-section of at least the tip in the longitudinal direction, the first main surface 23 is a concave curved surface and the second main surface 24 is a convex curved surface, and a first magnetic attachment portion 3 provided on the first main surface 23. The holder 4 has a second magnetic attachment portion 6 that holds the shoehorn 1 by attaching to the first magnetic attachment portion 3.

[0037] The shoehorn with holder 10 according to this embodiment can be stored stably while reducing the storage space required. Furthermore, since the shoehorn 1 can be held in the holder 4 fixed to the mounting surface X1, the shoehorn 1 can be stored along the mounting surface X1, making the shoehorn 1 less conspicuous when stored. When stored, the concave curved surface of the shoehorn 1 can be facing the mounting surface X1, so even if the color peels off or wears down on the concave curved surface due to use, it can be stored in a way that is not easily visible, and dust is less likely to adhere to the concave curved surface, so the user's heels are less likely to get dirty.

[0038] In the second embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, in the first embodiment, the first magnetic attachment portion 3 includes a protrusion 31 that protrudes from the first main surface 23 of the shoehorn body 2, and two magnets 35 that are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the shoehorn body 2 on the protruding surface 32 of the protrusion 31. The second magnetic attachment portion 6 includes one magnet 64 that attaches to either of the two magnets 35, and a peripheral wall 61 that surrounds the protrusion 31 when the magnet 35 in the first magnetic attachment portion 3 and the magnet 64 in the second magnetic attachment portion 6 are attached to each other.

[0039] According to this embodiment, when the first magnet 35 and the second magnet 64 are attached, the peripheral wall 61 positions the protrusion 31, thereby maintaining the holding force of the shoehorn 1 even with only one magnet 64 in the second magnetic attachment part 6. This makes it possible to reduce the number of magnets 64, thus making it easier to achieve cost reduction.

[0040] In the shoehorn with holder 10 according to the third embodiment, in the second embodiment, the magnetic surfaces of each magnet 35 in the first magnetic attachment part 3 and the magnet 64 in the second magnetic attachment part 6 are the same area.

[0041] According to this embodiment, magnets 35 and 64 of the same size can be used, inventory management of magnets 35 and 64 is easier, and the size of magnets 35 and 64 can be reduced to the minimum necessary size. As a result, cost reduction is easily achieved.

[0042] In the fourth embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, the convex portion 31 extends along the longitudinal direction of the shoehorn body 2, as in the second embodiment.

[0043] According to this embodiment, the protrusion 31 is less likely to rotate relative to the holder 4, making it easier to determine the orientation of the shoehorn 1, and allowing the shoehorn 1 to be stored in a predetermined orientation when stored.

[0044] In the shoehorn with holder 10 according to the fifth embodiment, in any one of the second to fourth embodiments, the outer peripheral surface 33 of the protrusion 31 includes an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to a surface parallel to the protrusion direction, such that it narrows as it approaches the protruding surface 32.

[0045] According to this embodiment, the shoehorn body 2 is easier to use as a guide when attaching it to the holder 4. In addition, when attaching the first magnetic attachment part 3 of the shoehorn 1 to a metal surface instead of the holder 4, damage to that surface can be reduced.

[0046] In the sixth embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, in any one of the first to fifth embodiments, the holder 4 has a through hole 631 through which a fixing device for the mounting surface X1 is passed, and the central axis of the through hole 631 is inclined with respect to the mounting surface X1.

[0047] According to this embodiment, the holder 4 fixed to the mounting surface X1 is less likely to fall off.

[0048] In the seventh embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, in the sixth embodiment, the first magnetic attachment portion 3 includes a protrusion 31 that extends from the first main surface 23 of the shoehorn body 2, and at least one magnet 35 positioned on the protruding surface 32 of the protrusion 31. When the magnet 35 in the first magnetic attachment portion 3 and the magnet 64 in the second magnetic attachment portion 6 are attached, a recess 34 is formed in the portion of the protruding surface 32 of the protrusion 31 that faces the insertion hole 631, recessed from the protruding surface 32.

[0049] According to this embodiment, even if the head of the fastener that passes through the insertion hole 631 protrudes from the magnetic surface of the second magnetic attachment portion 6, the head of the fastener can be accommodated in the recess 34. As a result, the weakening of the shoehorn 1's holding force against the holder 4 due to the head of the fastener contacting the first magnetic attachment portion 3 can be mitigated.

[0050] In the seventh embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, there are not limited to two magnets; there may be multiple magnets (three or more), or they may be combined into one. It is also possible to omit the protrusion itself and configure the magnet as one embedded in a shape where the main surface of the shoehorn body is only slightly raised.

[0051] In the eighth embodiment of the shoehorn with holder 10, the external shape and dimensions of the holder body are not limited to the approximately oval shape in front view of the above embodiment, but can be circular, square, or frame-shaped, among other shapes. The holder may be fixed using screws, double-sided tape, suction cups, etc., and can be attached to any surface where the user wishes to store it, such as the side panel of a shoe rack or the back of a shelf, in addition to doors and walls.

[0052] In the shoehorn with holder 10 according to the ninth embodiment, the shoehorn body may be provided with a joint (hinge) to make it foldable, thereby further enhancing portability and storage. Furthermore, the part connected to the holder may be made rotatable to make it easier to obtain a specific angle during use. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0053] 10 Shoehorn with Holder 1. Shoehorn 2. Shoehorn body 23. First Main Surface 24 Second Main Surface 3 First magnetic attachment part 31 Convex part 32 Protruding surface 33 Outer surface 34. Recess 35. First Magnet (Magnet) 4 holders 5 Bottom plate part 6 Second magnetic attachment part 63 Ridge 631 Through hole 64. Second Magnet (Magnet) X1 installation surface

Claims

1. A holder fixed to the mounting surface, A shoehorn is detachably held in the holder, The aforementioned shoehorn is, A long shoehorn body comprising a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface in the thickness direction, wherein in a cross-section of at least the tip in the longitudinal direction, the first main surface is a concave curved surface and the second main surface is a convex curved surface, It has a first magnetic attachment portion provided on the first main surface, The first magnetic attachment part is, The protrusions that extend from the first main surface of the shoehorn body, It includes two magnets arranged on the protruding surface of the convex portion and spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the shoehorn body, The aforementioned holder is, The first magnetic attachment part attaches to the second magnetic attachment part, which holds the shoehorn, The insertion hole through which a fastener fixed to the installation surface is passed has a central axis inclined with respect to the installation surface, The aforementioned through hole is formed between the two magnets when the first magnetic attachment portion is attached to the second magnetic attachment portion, and viewed in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface. In the first magnetic attachment portion, a recess is formed between two of the magnets on the protruding surfaces of the convex portion, which is recessed from the protruding surface. Shoehorn with holder.

2. The second magnetic attachment part is, One magnet that attaches to either of the two aforementioned magnets, In a state in which the magnet in the first magnetic attachment portion and the magnet in the second magnetic attachment portion are attached, the peripheral wall surrounding the protrusion includes, The shoehorn with holder according to claim 1.

3. The magnetic attachment surfaces of each magnet in the first magnetic attachment area and the magnet in the second magnetic attachment area are of the same area. The shoehorn with holder according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned protrusion extends along the longitudinal direction of the shoehorn body. The shoehorn with holder according to claim 2.

5. The outer circumferential surface of the protrusion includes an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to a surface parallel to the protruding direction, such that it narrows towards the protruding surface. A shoehorn with a holder according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

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