Tape dispenser

Abstract

To provide a small and lightweight tape cutter that can be used with one hand.SOLUTION: A tape cutter 100 comprises: a main body 10 having a ground surface 10s; a holding portion 11 provided on the main body 10 and holding a rolled tape T; and a cutter portion 12 provided on the main body 10 and cutting the tape T pulled out from the roll. The main body 10 has a protrusion 20 that protrudes from the main body 10 in at least one of a positive direction D1 and a negative direction D2, when a direction parallel to the ground surface 10s and in which the tape T is delivered from the cutter portion 12 is defined as the positive direction D1 and a direction opposite to the positive direction D1 is defined as the negative direction D2, the protrusion 20 has a contact surface pressed against the installation location of the tape cutter 100 to prevent the tape cutter 100 from moving when the tape T is removed from the roll and cut.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a tape cutter.

Background Art

[0002] There is a tape cutter as a tool for taking out and cutting a well-known tape (for example, cellophane tape wound around a core) to an appropriate length. Patent Document 1 discloses a tape cutter aimed at improving workability.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A small and lightweight tape cutter is premised on using both hands to cut the tape. That is, it is premised on taking out the tape with one hand while holding the tape cutter with the other hand. In order to easily and efficiently cut the tape, there is a demand to make the tape cutter usable with one hand. However, a small and lightweight tape cutter has a problem that it cannot easily cut the tape with one hand by moving following the movements of taking out and cutting the tape.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a small and lightweight tape cutter that can be used with one hand.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] <1> A tape cutter according to embodiment 1 of the present invention comprises a main body having a contact surface, a holding part provided on the main body for holding a roll of tape, and a cutter part provided on the main body for cutting the tape pulled out from the roll, wherein the main body has a projection that protrudes from at least one side of the positive and negative directions when the direction in which the tape is fed out from the cutter part is defined as the positive direction and the direction opposite to the positive direction is defined as the negative direction.

[0007] According to this invention, the main body is provided with a protrusion that extends outwards in at least one direction, either in the positive or negative direction. This allows the tape cutter to be prevented from moving by pressing down on the protrusion when cutting the tape, for example.

[0008] As mentioned above, in addition to holding down the protruding part, if the protruding part is projecting in the forward direction from the main body, when removing and cutting tape from the tape cutter, you can prevent the tape cutter from moving by, for example, pressing the protruding part against a wall or other object located on the forward side. If the protruding part is projecting in the negative direction from the main body, when removing and cutting tape from the tape cutter, you can prevent the tape cutter from moving by, for example, hooking the protruding part against a wall, desk, projection, etc. Therefore, it can be made into a tape dispenser that can be used with one hand.

[0009] <2> A tape cutter according to embodiment 2 of the present invention is a tape cutter according to embodiment 1, wherein the main body portion includes a base portion extending along the contact surface, a component support portion extending from the base portion toward the opposite side of the contact surface and supporting the holding portion or the cutter portion, and a protruding portion protruding from the base portion in the positive or negative direction.

[0010] According to this invention, the main body has a base portion extending along the contact surface, a component support portion extending from the base portion toward the opposite side of the contact surface and supporting the holding portion or cutter portion, and a projection portion projecting from the base portion in the positive or negative direction. As a result, the main body can ensure each function of the tape cutter according to the present invention.

[0011] <3> A tape cutter according to embodiment 3 of the present invention is a tape cutter according to embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, wherein the protruding portion is provided with a bent portion that bends at approximately a right angle.

[0012] According to this invention, the protruding portion is provided with a bent portion that bends at approximately a right angle. This allows the tape cutter to be fixed in place, for example, by hooking the protruding portion onto a desk or the like.

[0013] <4> A tape cutter according to aspect 4 of the present invention is a tape cutter according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, wherein the protruding portion is provided with a through hole.

[0014] According to this invention, the protruding portion is provided with a through hole. This allows the protruding portion to be fixed by hooking it onto a hook or the like that protruding from a wall or the like.

[0015] <5> A tape cutter according to embodiment 5 of the present invention is a tape cutter according to any one of embodiments 1 to 4, wherein the protruding portion is rotatable such that the end of the protruding portion opposite to the mounting portion moves in the positive or negative direction, with the mounting portion to the main body as the axis of rotation.

[0016] According to this invention, the projection is rotatable such that the end of the projection opposite the mounting portion to the main body moves in either the positive or negative direction, with the mounting portion as the axis of rotation. This allows, for example, the projection to be housed in the main body. For example, the direction in which the projection protrudes can be changed to either the positive or negative direction.

[0017] <6>The tape cutter according to Aspect 6 of the present invention is the tape cutter according to any one of Aspects 2 to 5, wherein the protruding portion is movable relative to the base portion along the positive direction or the negative direction.

[0018] According to this invention, the protruding portion is movable relative to the base portion along the positive direction or the negative direction. Thereby, for example, the protruding portion can be housed in the main body portion. For example, the direction in which the protruding portion protrudes can be changed to either the positive direction or the negative direction.

Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a small and lightweight tape cutter that can be used with one hand.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by pressing the protruding portion protruding in the positive direction with the hand. [Figure 2] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by pressing the protruding portion protruding in the negative direction with an object. [Figure 3] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by sandwiching a desk or the like with the protruding portion protruding in the negative direction and having a bent portion. y [Figure 4] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by hooking the protruding portion protruding in the negative direction and having a bent portion on a desk or the like. [Figure 5] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by hooking the protruding portion protruding in the negative direction and having a bent portion on an object located on a desk or the like. [Figure 6] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by sandwiching a wall or the like with the protruding portion protruding in the negative direction and having a bent portion. [Figure 7] An example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by hooking the protruding portions provided in the positive direction and the negative direction on a wire net. [Figure 8]This is an example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by hooking a protruding portion that protrudes in the negative direction and has a through hole on a protruding portion provided on a wall or the like. [Figure 9] This is an example of suppressing the movement of the tape cutter by abutting a protruding portion that protrudes in the positive direction and has a bent portion against a wall or the like. [Figure 10] This is an example in which the protruding portion is formed integrally with the main body portion. [Figure 11] This is an example in which the protruding portion having a bent portion protrudes in both the positive direction and the negative direction. [Figure 12] This is an example in which the end portion on the opposite side of the attachment portion of the protruding portion is rotatable so that the protruding portion moves from the positive direction to the negative direction. [Figure 13] This is an example in which the end portion on the opposite side of the attachment portion of the protruding portion is rotatable so that the protruding portion moves from the negative direction to the positive direction. [Figure 14] This is an example in which the protruding portion is slidable from the positive direction to the negative direction. [Figure 15] This is an example in which the protruding portion is slidable from the negative direction to the positive direction. [Figure 16] This is a tape cutter having a modified example of the holding portion.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, referring to the drawings, a tape cutter 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The tape cutter 100 is used to take out and cut a well-known tape T by an appropriate length. The tape T is, for example, a cellophane tape wound around a core. The tape cutter 100 may be used to cut any other tape T. The tape cutter 100 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a main body portion 10 and a protruding portion 20 provided on the main body portion 10.

[0022] (Regarding the main body portion 10) The main body 10 is the main component of the tape cutter 100. In this embodiment, the main body 10 is made of, for example, resin. The main body 10 may be formed of any other material. The main body 10 has a contact surface 10s. The main body 10 is provided with a holding part 11 and a cutter part 12. The main body 10 has a shape that allows the holding part 11 and the cutter part 12 to be positioned at an appropriate distance from each other. In this embodiment, the main body 10 includes a base part 10B and a component support part 10P.

[0023] In this embodiment, the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2 are defined as shown in Figures 1 to 15. The positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2 are directions parallel to the ground surface 10s. The positive direction D1 is the direction in which the tape T is fed out, with reference to the normal B of the ground surface 10s that extends from the cutter section 12 toward the ground surface 10s. The negative direction D2 is the direction opposite to the positive direction D1, and is the direction in which the tape T is fed toward the cutter section 12.

[0024] The base portion 10B is the part of the main body portion 10 on which the holding portion 11 and the cutter portion 12 are provided. In this embodiment, the contact surface 10s of the main body portion 10 refers to the surface of the main body portion 10 that is in contact with the desk d or the first wall w2, etc. Therefore, for example in Figure 1, the bottom surface of the base portion 10B and the bottom surface of the protruding portion 20 are the contact surface 10s. Also, for example, as shown in Figure 2, if only the protruding portion 20, which will be described later, is in contact with the desk d and the main body portion 10 is not in contact with the desk d, then the contact surface 10s refers to the bottom surface of the protruding portion 20 that is in contact with the desk d or the first wall w2, etc. In this embodiment, the base portion 10B extends, for example, along the contact surface 10s. In other words, the base portion 10B extends, for example, in the direction along the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2, which will be described later. The component support portion 10P supports the holding portion 11 or the cutter portion 12. In other words, the component support portion 10P is the portion of the main body portion 10 where the holding portion 11 and the cutter portion 12 are provided. The component support portion 10P extends from the base portion 10B in a direction away from the ground surface 10s, that is, from the base portion 10B toward the opposite side of the ground surface 10s. In this embodiment, for example, the component support portion 10P extends from both ends of the base portion 10B in the direction along the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2, in a direction that intersects the direction along the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2.

[0025] In this embodiment, the main body 10, the holding portion 11, and the cutter portion 12 are integrally formed, for example, by injection molding of resin. The holding portion 11 and the cutter portion 12 may be formed separately from the main body 10 and then appropriately combined with the main body 10.

[0026] The holding portion 11 is provided on the main body portion 10. Specifically, the holding portion 11 is provided on one of the component support portions 10P of the main body portion 10. The holding portion 11 holds the rolled tape T. In this embodiment, the holding portion 11 is, for example, a shaft inserted through the core of the tape T, as shown in Figure 1. As a result, the holding portion 11 holds the rolled tape T while allowing the rolled tape T to rotate when the tip of the tape T is removed.

[0027] The cutter section 12 is provided on the main body section 10. Specifically, the cutter section 12 is provided on the other component support section 10P of the main body section 10. The cutter section 12 cuts the tape T that has been pulled out from the roll. The cutter section 12 is formed, for example, in the shape of a saw blade. When cutting the tape T with the tape cutter 100, the tape T is cut by pressing it against the cutter section 12. The cutter section 12 is made of, for example, resin. The cutter section 12 may also be made of, for example, metal.

[0028] (Regarding the protruding part 20) The protruding portion 20 is a part of the main body 10 that protrudes from the cutter portion 12 either in the positive direction D1 or in the negative direction D2. In this embodiment, the protruding portion 20 is provided so as to protrude from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 to at least one of the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2.

[0029] In this embodiment, the protrusion 20 is, for example, a plate-shaped member. The protrusion 20 may also be, for example, a frame-shaped member. The protrusion 20 is formed so as not to move or deform relative to the main body 10, at least when the tape cutter 100 is in use.

[0030] Here, when the tape cutter 100 removes the tape T and cuts the tape T, the tape cutter 100 may move in accordance with the tape T. Specifically, for example, when the tape cutter 100 is placed on a desk d or table, the side of the holding part 11 that holds the tape T may lift off the desk d, or the cutter part 12 may sink towards the desk d. As a result, for example, it may not be possible to remove the tape T from the tape cutter 100, or the tape T may not be pressed against the cutter part 12 with sufficient force, and the tape T may not be cut.

[0031] In contrast, the protruding part 20 of the tape cutter 100 can be easily fixed to a desk d or table using the user's fingers, a heavy object, or furniture. When using the tape cutter 100, fixing the tape cutter 100 to a desk d or table using the protruding part 20 prevents the tape cutter 100 from moving in the forward direction D1 when the tape T is removed from the tape cutter 100. In other words, by providing the protruding part 20, when cutting the tape T with the tape cutter 100, the user can fix the cutter part 12 of the tape cutter 100 without using both hands, and when cutting the tape T, the tape T can be pressed against the cutter part 12 with sufficient force. In this embodiment, the tape cutter 100 can be easily prevented from moving by using the protruding part 20, and the user can remove and cut the tape T with one hand. The following describes a specific example of the protruding portion 20.

[0032] (First example of the protruding portion 20) The protrusion 20 in the first example is provided to protrude in the forward direction D1 from the base portion 10B, as shown in Figure 1. The protrusion 20 in the first example is formed so that when a user takes out the tape T, they can press down on the protrusion 20 with the hand h that is taking out the tape T. Specifically, for example, the protrusion 20 is formed so that when the tape T is grasped with the thumb and index finger, the protrusion 20 can be pressed down on with the ring finger and little finger. In the tape cutter 100 in the first example, the user can press down on the protrusion 20 with their hand h, preventing the tape cutter 100 from moving when taking out and cutting the tape T, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand.

[0033] (Second example of the protruding portion 20) The protrusion 20 in the second example is provided to protrude from the base portion 10B in the negative direction D2, as shown in Figure 2. The protrusion 20 in the second example is formed so that it can be pressed down by an object w1 placed on the desk d, for example. The object w1 is an example of a desk lamp, a desk pen case, a paperweight, etc. In the tape cutter 100 in the second example, by pressing down the protrusion 20 with the object w1, the tape cutter 100 does not move when taking out and cutting the tape T, so that the tape T can be taken out and cut with one hand. In Figure 2, the base portion 10B is located outside the edge of the desk d, but this is just one example of usage, and the base portion 10B may also be placed on the desk d for use.

[0034] (Third example of the protruding portion 20) The projection 20 in the third example is provided to protrude from the base portion 10B in the negative direction D2, as shown in Figure 3. The projection 20 in the third example includes a bent portion 20B. In the projection 20 in the third example, the bent portion 20B is provided in two places, and each is bent at approximately a right angle. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, "approximately a right angle" means, for example, a range of 85° to 95°.

[0035] With two bent portions 20B provided, the protruding portion 20 according to the third example comprises a first portion 21, a second portion 22, and a third portion 23. Part 1 21 is a portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the negative direction D2. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. Part 22 extends away from the main body 10 from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle. The third section 23 is the portion bent from the second section 22 by the bend 20B. The third section 23 extends along the positive direction D1 from the bend 20B between the second section 22 and the third section 23. The angle between the third section 23 and the second section 22 is approximately a right angle.

[0036] The protrusion 20 in the third example is formed in a U-shape by the first part 21, the second part 22, and the third part 23 described above. The protrusion 20 in the third example is formed so that it can, for example, grip the edge of a desk d. This allows the tape cutter 100 to be fixed to the desk d by the protrusion 20. By fixing the tape cutter 100 to the desk d with the protrusion 20 in the third example, the tape cutter 100 does not move when taking out and cutting the tape T, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand.

[0037] (Fourth example of the protruding portion 20) The projection 20 according to the fourth example is provided so as to protrude from the base portion 10B in the negative direction D2, as shown in Figure 4. The projection 20 according to the fourth example includes a bent portion 20B. In the projection 20 according to the fourth example, the bent portion 20B is provided at one location and is bent at approximately a right angle. Because the bent portion 20B is provided at one location, the projection 20 according to the fourth example includes a first portion 21 and a second portion 22.

[0038] Part 1 21 is a portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the negative direction D2. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. Part 22 extends away from the main body 10 from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle.

[0039] The protrusion 20 in the fourth example is formed such that it can be hooked onto the edge of the desk d by, for example, a bent portion 20B. In the fourth example, the tape cutter 100 can be prevented from moving when taking out and cutting the tape T by hooking the protrusion 20 onto the edge of the desk d, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand.

[0040] (Fifth example of the protruding portion 20) The projection 20 according to the fifth example is provided so as to protrude from the base portion 10B in the negative direction D2, as shown in Figure 5. The projection 20 according to the fifth example includes a bent portion 20B. In the projection 20 according to the fifth example, the bent portion 20B is provided at one location and is bent at approximately a right angle. Because the bent portion 20B is provided at one location, the projection 20 according to the fifth example includes a first portion 21 and a second portion 22.

[0041] Part 1 21 is a portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the negative direction D2. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. Part 22 extends from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22 toward the main body 10. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle.

[0042] The protruding portion 20 in the fifth example is formed such that, for example, the protruding portion 20 can be pressed down by an object w1 located on the desk d by a bent portion 20B, and can also be hooked onto the object w1. In the fifth example, the tape cutter 100 can be used to remove and cut the tape T with one hand by pressing down the first portion 21 of the protruding portion 20 with the object w1 and hooking the second portion 22 onto the object w1, so that the tape cutter 100 does not move when removing and cutting the tape T.

[0043] (Sixth example of the protruding portion 20) As shown in Figure 6, the projection 20 in the sixth example is provided to project from the base portion 10B in both the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2. In the sixth example, the side of the projection 20 that projects in the negative direction D2 (hereinafter referred to as the negative direction side portion 20R) includes a bent portion 20B. In the negative direction side portion 20R of the sixth example, the bent portions 20B are provided at two locations on the side that projects in the negative direction D2, and each is bent at approximately a right angle.

[0044] With two bent portions 20B provided, the protruding portion 20 according to the sixth example comprises a first portion 21, a second portion 22, and a third portion 23. Part 1 21 is a portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the negative direction D2. The first wall w2 is, for example, a desk partition. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. Part 22 extends away from the main body 10 from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle. The third section 23 is the portion bent from the second section 22 by the bend 20B. The third section 23 extends along the positive direction D1 from the bend 20B between the second section 22 and the third section 23. The angle between the third section 23 and the second section 22 is approximately a right angle.

[0045] The negative-direction side portion 20R of the projection 20 in the sixth example is formed in a U-shape by the first portion 21, the second portion 22, and the third portion 23 described above. The negative-direction side portion 20R is formed so that it can, for example, grip the edge of the first wall w2. This allows the tape cutter 100 to be fixed to the first wall w2 by the negative-direction side portion 20R of the projection 20. In the sixth example, by fixing the tape cutter 100 to the first wall w2 with the projection 20, the tape cutter 100 does not move when the tape T is taken out and cut, and the tape T can be taken out and cut with one hand. In addition, the side of the projection 20 in the sixth example that protrudes in the positive direction D1 (hereinafter referred to as the positive-direction side portion 20F) has the function of further stabilizing the posture of the tape cutter 100 when the tape T is taken out of the tape cutter 100.

[0046] (Seventh example of the protruding portion 20) The seventh example of the tape cutter 100 has a plate-shaped base portion 10B, a component support portion 10P extending upward from one surface of the base portion 10B (the surface opposite to the contact surface 10s), and two protrusions 20 provided on the contact surface 10s of the base portion 10B. The component support portion 10P has a shape that is bent at an obtuse angle in side view. A holding portion 11 is arranged at the bent corner of the component support portion 10P. A cutter portion 12 is arranged at the tip of the component support portion 10P opposite to the base portion 10B. The bending angle of the component support portion 10P is, for example, in the range of 100° to 170°.

[0047] As shown in Figure 7, the protrusions 20 in the seventh example are provided at the positive direction D1 end and the negative direction D2 end of the base portion 10B. Both protrusions 20 are provided on the bottom surface of the base portion 10B (the surface opposite to the component support portion 10P). The two protrusions 20 are located on the positive direction D1 side and the negative direction D2 side of the cutter portion 12, respectively. Each protrusion 20 in the seventh example has a curved portion 20C that curves in a U shape. Both protrusions 20 are U-shaped and open toward the positive direction D1 side. The curved portions 20C provided on the positive direction D1 side and the negative direction D2 side are used, for example, to hook onto a wire net wn. In the seventh example, the tape cutter 100 can be prevented from moving when taking out and cutting the tape T by hooking the protrusions 20 onto the wire net wn, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand.

[0048] (Example 8 of the protruding portion 20) As shown in Figure 8, the protruding portion 20 in the eighth example is provided to protrude from the base portion 10B in both the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2. In the eighth example, the side of the protruding portion 20 that protrudes in the negative direction D2 (hereinafter referred to as the negative direction side portion 20R) is provided with a through hole 20H that penetrates the protruding portion 20 in the thickness direction. The negative direction side portion 20R in the eighth example is formed so that, for example, the through hole 20H can be hooked onto a projection p protruding from the first wall w2. The projection p is, for example, a hook. In the eighth example, the tape cutter 100 is prevented from moving when taking out and cutting the tape T by hooking the protruding portion 20 onto the projection p, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand. In addition, the side of the protruding portion 20 in the eighth example that protrudes in the positive direction D1 (hereinafter referred to as the positive direction side portion 20F) has the function of further stabilizing the posture of the tape cutter 100 when taking out the tape T from the tape cutter 100.

[0049] (Ninth example of the protruding portion 20) The protruding portion 20 according to the ninth example is provided to protrude from the base portion 10B in the forward direction D1, as shown in Figure 9. The protruding portion 20 according to the ninth example includes a bent portion 20B. In the protruding portion 20 according to the ninth example, the bent portion 20B is provided at one location and is bent at approximately a right angle. Because the bent portion 20B is provided at one location, the protruding portion 20 according to the ninth example includes a first portion 21 and a second portion 22.

[0050] Part 1 21 is a portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the positive direction D1. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. Part 22 extends from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22 toward the main body 10. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle.

[0051] In the ninth example, the protruding portion 20 is formed such that, for example, when the tape T is pulled out, the second portion 22 abuts against the second wall w3, etc. The second wall w3 is, for example, the front panel of a drawer provided in a desk, etc. In the ninth example, the tape cutter 100 can be prevented from moving when the tape T is pulled out and cut by abutting the protruding portion 20 against the second wall w3, etc. Furthermore, for example, when cutting the tape T, it is not necessary to take the tape cutter 100 out of the drawer, and the tape T can be pulled out and cut with one hand.

[0052] (Tenth example of the protruding portion 20) The protrusion 20 in the 10th example is provided to protrude in the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2 from the position of the cutter part 12, as shown in Figure 10. The protrusion 20 in the 10th example is molded integrally with the main body part 10. More specifically, the tape cutter 100 equipped with the protrusion 20 in the 10th example has a main body part 10 that is triangular in side view. The holding part 11 is located approximately in the center of the triangular main body part 10 in side view. The cutter part 12 is provided at one of the vertices of the triangular shape of the main body part 10, and the other two vertices are the protrusion 20. The bottom surface of the main body part 10 located between the two protrusions 20 is the contact surface 10s. When the tape cutter 100 is placed with the contact surface 10s in contact with the top surface of a desk d, the cutter part 12 is located above the horizontal midpoint between the two protrusions 20. The two protrusions 20 are located on the positive direction D1 side and the negative direction D2 side, respectively, with respect to the position of the cutter section 12.

[0053] In this example, when the tape T is pulled in the positive direction D1 to cut it, a force acts on the projection 20 located on the positive direction D1 side so that it is pressed against a desk d or table. In the 10th example, the distance between the projections 20 on the positive direction D1 side and the negative direction D2 side is preferably such that the tape cutter 100 does not tip over when the tape T is pulled in the positive direction D1 side. In the 10th example, the tape cutter 100 can be prevented from moving by ensuring that the projection 20 located on the positive direction D1 side is pressed against a desk d or table when the tape T is taken out and cut. This makes it possible to take out and cut the tape T with one hand.

[0054] (11th example of the protruding portion 20) The projection 20 according to the 11th example is provided to protrude from the base portion 10B in the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2, as shown in Figure 11. The projection 20 according to the 11th example has bent portions 20B on the positive direction D1 side (hereinafter, positive direction portion 20F) and the negative direction D2 side (hereinafter, negative direction portion 20R). The projection 20 according to the 11th example has one bent portion 20B on the positive direction D1 side and one bent portion 20B on the negative direction D2 side, and each is bent at approximately a right angle. With one bent portion 20B provided on the positive direction portion 20F and the positive direction portion 20F, the positive direction portion 20F and the positive direction portion 20F of the projection 20 according to the 11th example each comprise a first portion 21 and a second portion 22.

[0055] Part 1 21 is the portion connected to the main body 10. Part 1 21 of the positive direction side portion 20F extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the positive direction D1. Part 1 21 of the negative direction side portion 20R extends from the base portion 10B of the main body 10 along the negative direction D2. Part 22 is the portion bent from Part 121 by the bending portion 20B. The positive-direction side portion 20F and Part 22 of Part 2F extend from the bending portion 20B between Part 121 and Part 22 toward the main body portion 10. The angle between Part 22 and Part 121 is approximately a right angle.

[0056] The protruding portion 20 in the 11th example is formed so that the tape cutter 100 can be fixed inside a basket or box by fitting the protruding portion 20 into the basket or box. In the 11th example, by fixing the tape cutter 100 inside the basket or box with the protruding portion 20, the tape cutter 100 does not move when taking out and cutting the tape T, allowing the tape T to be taken out and cut with one hand.

[0057] (First modified example of the protruding portion 20) Next, a first modified example of the protrusion 20 according to each of the above-described examples will be explained. That is, the protrusion 20 may be rotatable such that the end 20E opposite to the mounting portion of the main body 10 moves in the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2, with the mounting portion of the main body 10 as the axis of rotation C.

[0058] Specifically, for example, as shown in Figure 12, the projection 20 may be made rotatable such that the end 20E opposite the mounting portion of the projection 20 moves from the positive direction D1 to the negative direction D2. In this case, it is preferable that the mounting portion between the projection 20, which is the rotation axis C, and the main body 10 is attached to the side of the main body 10 in the positive direction D1. In Figure 12, the rotation axis C is provided at the end of the base portion 10B, but the rotation axis C may be provided, for example, at a portion moved from the end of the base portion 10B toward the negative direction D2.

[0059] For example, as shown in Figure 13, the projection 20 may be made rotatable such that the end 20E opposite the mounting portion of the projection 20 moves from the negative direction D2 to the positive direction D1. In this case, it is preferable that the mounting portion between the projection 20, which is the rotation axis C, and the main body 10 is attached to the side of the main body 10 in the negative direction D2. In Figure 13, the rotation axis C is provided at the end of the base portion 10B, but the rotation axis C may be provided, for example, at a location moved from the end of the base portion 10B toward the positive direction D1. Furthermore, it is preferable that the rotatable protrusion 20, as described above, be fixed by a fixing mechanism (not shown) when using the tape cutter 100. This is preferable to prevent the protrusion 20 from rotating when using the tape cutter 100 and to ensure the function of the protrusion 20.

[0060] As described above, since the protruding portion 20 is rotatable relative to the main body portion 10, for example, the protruding portion 20 may be housed in the main body portion 10. Since the protruding portion 20 is rotatable relative to the main body portion 10, for example, the direction in which the protruding portion 20 protrudes relative to the main body portion 10 may be changed to either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2.

[0061] (Second modified example of the protruding portion 20) Next, a second modification of the protrusion 20 according to each of the above examples will be described. That is, the protrusion 20 may be movable relative to the base portion 10B in the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2. That is, it may be movable back and forth by sliding along the bottom surface of the base portion 10B. Specifically, for example, as shown in Figure 14, the protruding portion 20 may be made slidable from the positive direction D1 to the negative direction D2. For example, as shown in Figure 15, the protruding portion 20 may be made slidable from the negative direction D2 to the positive direction D1.

[0062] As described above, since the protruding portion 20 is slidable relative to the main body portion 10, for example, the protruding portion 20 may be housed in the main body portion 10. Since the protruding portion 20 is slidable relative to the main body portion 10, for example, the direction in which the protruding portion 20 protrudes relative to the main body portion 10 may be changed to either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2. For example, if the projection 20 protrudes from the main body 10 in both the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2, the projection 20 may be slidable relative to the main body 10, thereby allowing adjustment of the position of the main body 10 relative to the projection 20.

[0063] As described above, the tape cutter 100 according to this embodiment is provided with a protruding portion 20 that protrudes from the main body 10 to at least one side in the positive direction D1 and the negative direction D2. This makes it possible to prevent the tape cutter 100 from moving by pressing down on the protruding portion 20 when cutting the tape T.

[0064] As mentioned above, in addition to holding down the protruding part 20, for example, if the protruding part 20 protrudes from the main body 10 in the positive direction D1, when taking the tape T out of the tape cutter 100 and cutting it, the movement of the tape cutter 100 can be prevented by, for example, abutting the protruding part 20 against a wall or the like located on the side of the positive direction D1. For example, if the protruding part 20 protrudes from the main body 10 in the negative direction D2, when taking the tape T out of the tape cutter 100 and cutting it, the movement of the tape cutter 100 can be prevented by, for example, hooking the protruding part 20 against a wall, desk d, projection, etc. Therefore, it is possible to create a tape cutter 100 that can be used with one hand.

[0065] Furthermore, the main body 10 includes a base portion 10B extending along the contact surface 10s, a component support portion 10P extending from the base portion 10B toward the opposite side of the contact surface 10s and supporting the holding portion 11 or the cutter portion 12, and a projection portion 20 projecting from the base portion 10B in the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2. Thus, the main body 10 can ensure each function of the tape cutter 100 according to the present invention.

[0066] Furthermore, the protruding portion 20 is equipped with a bent portion 20B that bends at approximately a right angle. This allows the tape cutter 100 to be fixed in place, for example, by hooking the protruding portion 20 onto a desk d or the like.

[0067] Furthermore, the protruding portion 20 is provided with a through hole 20H. This allows the protruding portion 20 to be fixed by hooking it onto a hook or the like that protruding from a wall or the like.

[0068] Furthermore, the protruding portion 20 is rotatable such that the end 20E opposite the mounting portion to the main body portion 10 moves in either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2, with the mounting portion to the main body portion 10 being the axis of rotation C. This allows, for example, the protruding portion 20 to be housed in the main body portion 10. For example, the direction in which the protruding portion 20 protrudes can be changed to either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2.

[0069] Furthermore, the protruding portion 20 is movable relative to the base portion 10B along either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2. This allows, for example, the protruding portion 20 to be housed in the main body portion 10. For example, the direction in which the protruding portion 20 protrudes can be changed to either the positive direction D1 or the negative direction D2.

[0070] (Second Embodiment) Next, a tape cutter 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 16. In this second embodiment, the same reference numerals are used for parts that are the same as those in the first embodiment, and their descriptions are omitted; only the differences will be described. The tape cutter 100 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the shape of the holding portion 11. That is, as shown in Figure 16, the holding portion 11 according to the second embodiment is a space for housing the tape T. In other words, the tape T is housed in the holding portion 11, which is a space provided in the center of the main body portion 10. The end of the tape is removed, for example, through a removal space 13, which is a gap space provided above the holding portion 11 and has a width at least smaller than the outer diameter of the tape. It is preferable that a roller 13R is provided on the forward direction D1 side of the removal space 13 to facilitate the removal of the tape T.

[0071] It should be noted that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the protruding portion 20 may be detachable from the main body portion 10. The protruding portion 20 may be provided with anti-slip features at the parts that come into contact with the desk d, the first wall w2, the second wall w3, etc. The protruding portion 20 that is provided in the sixth and seventh examples and that protrudes toward the positive direction D1 may also be provided in the first to fifth examples.

[0072] Furthermore, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the components in the above embodiments may be replaced with well-known components as appropriate, and the above-described modifications may be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0073] 10 Main body 10B Base section 10P Component Support Section 10s ground plane 11 Holding part 12 Cutter section 20 Protrusion 20B Bent part 20C curved section 20E End 20F forward side part 20H through hole 20R Negative direction side part 21 Part 1 22 Part 2 23 Part 3 95 or higher 100 Tape Dispensers B normal C Rotation axis d desk D1 forward direction D2 negative direction h hand p protrusion T Tape w1 item w2 1st wall w3 2nd wall wn wire net

Claims

1. The main body has a contact surface, The main body is provided with a holding part for holding the tape wound in a roll shape, A tape cutter comprising a cutter section provided on the main body for cutting the tape pulled out from the rolled tape, The main body portion has a projection that protrudes in the forward direction when the direction in which the tape is fed out from the cutter portion is defined as the forward direction, in a direction parallel to the ground surface. In a direction parallel to the ground surface, the protruding portion is longer than the ground surface of the main body. The aforementioned protrusion is pressed against the installation location of the tape cutter by the hand taking out the tape, thereby preventing the tape cutter from moving when the tape is taken out of the roll and cut. Characterized by, Tape dispenser.

2. When the direction parallel to the ground surface and the direction opposite to the positive direction is defined as the negative direction, The protruding portion is rotatable such that the end of the protruding portion opposite to the mounting portion moves in the negative direction, with the mounting portion to the main body as the axis of rotation. The tape cutter according to claim 1.

3. When the direction parallel to the ground surface and the direction opposite to the positive direction is defined as the negative direction, The main body portion includes a base portion that extends along the contact surface, The protruding portion is movable relative to the base portion along the negative direction. The tape cutter according to claim 1.

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