Content retainer

Abstract

Provided is a content retaining part which can be attached to a holder by a simple operation of merely being inserted into the holder in a state in which leaking of a content is less likely to occur, and which hardly hinders work of a user after being attached to the holder. A content retainer (1C) is provided with a body (2) provided with a synchronization part (3b) that synchronizes when taking out the content of a storage part. The body (2) is provided with, on the storage part (3a) side relative to an overall center of gravity (G), a bracket (10) capable of rotatably attaching the body (2) to an attachment part (30A) provided on the holder (30).

Description

Contents Holder

[0001] The present invention relates to a contents holder including a main body provided with a synchronization unit that synchronizes when taking out the contents of the storage unit. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-171367 filed in Japan on September 30, 2024, and the entire text of its content is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] As a technology for carrying various tools such as a contents holder (for example, a line drawing tool), for example, a holder (tool holder) attached to a work belt is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). When using the technology described in Patent Document 1, various tools can be attached to the holder by fitting brackets (engaging bodies) provided on the various tools to the holder.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-311660

[0004] However, when attached to the holder with the outlet of the contents holder facing downward, there is concern about leakage of the contents from the outlet.

[0005] The technology described in Patent Document 1 is assumed for carrying a convex. Specifically, after moving a non-circular bracket through a parallel opening formed in the holder to a circular opening, the convex is rotated until the bracket abuts against a locking portion provided on the holder, and then stopped in a direction difficult to be removed from the holder. As a result, due to the impact force when winding up the steel tape pulled out from the convex, the convex can be automatically rotated to a position (specifically, 90°) where it is difficult to be removed from the holder. That is, the technology described in Patent Document 1 aims to dramatically improve the length measuring workability of the convex using the holder.

[0006] Therefore, if the technology described in Patent Document 1 is used for carrying a contents holder, there is a possibility that the contents holder may be attached to the holder with its opening facing downwards. Furthermore, in order to attach the contents holder to the holder without the contents leaking, it is necessary to attach it to the holder with the opening facing upwards. However, such attachment would impose a burden on the user. For this reason, there is room for improvement in the attachment operation (work) when attaching the contents holder in the technology described in Patent Document 1.

[0007] Furthermore, in the case of carrying the device using the technology described in Patent Document 1, the movement of the contents holder is restricted by a locking mechanism provided on the holder. Therefore, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, there is a concern that the contents holder may interfere with the user's work if they perform another task while the device is still attached to the holder.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a content holder that can be attached to a holder in a manner that prevents leakage of contents by simply inserting it into the holder, and that does not interfere with the user's work after being attached to the holder.

[0009] (1) The contents holder of the present invention comprises a main body equipped with a synchronization unit that synchronizes when the contents of the storage unit are removed, and the main body is equipped with a bracket that can be rotatably attached to a mounting unit provided on the holder, on the side of the storage unit that is closer to the overall center of gravity.

[0010] (2) In the contents holder described in (1) above, the bracket may be positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization part, with the center of gravity in between.

[0011] (3) In the contents holder of (1) or (2) above, the main body may be a wire drawing tool comprising a container body in which the storage section and the synchronization section are integrally formed, a flexible wire that can be housed in the container body, and an outlet through which the flexible wire passes.

[0012] (4) In the contents holder described in (3) above, it is preferable that the synchronization unit is equipped with a reel that enables the drawing out and winding of the flexible wire.

[0013] (5) In any one of the contents holders described in (1) to (4) above, the bracket may be provided on a swinging plate that is swingably attached to the main body via a hinge.

[0014] (6) In any one of the contents holders described in (3) to (4) above, the bracket may be provided integrally with the push button provided in the storage section. Also, in the contents holder described in (5) above, if the main body is the container body, the bracket may also be provided integrally with the push button provided in the storage section.

[0015] (7) In the contents holder of (1) or (2) above, the main body may be a caulking gun that includes a holding part capable of holding a cartridge having the storage part together with the synchronization part.

[0016] (8) In any one of the contents holders described in (1) to (7) above, the bracket may have an outer peripheral surface that is rotatably slidable relative to the mounting portion when the bracket is attached to the mounting portion.

[0017] (9) In any one of the contents holders described in (1) to (7) above, the bracket may be provided with two members that are rotatable relative to the mounting portion when the bracket is attached to the mounting portion.

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a content holder that can be attached to a holder in a manner that prevents leakage of the contents by simply inserting it into the holder, and that does not interfere with the user's work after being attached to the holder.

[0019] This is a front view showing a wire drawing tool with a bracket, which is the first embodiment of the contents holder of the present invention, from the front. This is a side view showing the wire drawing tool of Figure 1. This is a perspective view showing an enlarged view from the back of the area around the dispensing part of the wire drawing tool of Figure 1. This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X in Figure 1. This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line Y-Y in Figure 2. This is a modified example of the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 1, and is a perspective view showing an enlarged view from the back of the area around the cap of the modified example. This is another modified example of the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 1, and is a side view showing an enlarged view from the left of the area around the dispensing part of the modified example. This is yet another modified example of the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 1, and is a side view showing an enlarged view from the left of the area around the dispensing part of the modified example. This is a side view showing the dispensing part of the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 8 in an operated state. This is a perspective view showing an example of a holder to which the contents holder of the present invention can be attached, with the holder attached to a waist belt. This is a schematic rear view showing the wire drawing tool of Figure 7 from the back. This figure schematically shows the state in which the wire drawing tool with a bracket, shown in Figure 7, is inserted into the holder in order to attach it to the holder. This figure schematically shows the state immediately after releasing the hand from the state in Figure 12A. This figure schematically shows the state after further time has passed from the state in Figure 12B. This figure schematically shows the state in which the wire drawing tool with a bracket is attached to the holder after further time has passed from the state in Figure 12C. This is an enlarged schematic view showing the state in which the wire drawing tool is attached to the holder by applying a modified bracket applicable to the contents holder of the present invention to the wire drawing tool. This is an enlarged schematic view showing the state in which the wire drawing tool is attached to the holder around the bracket. This is an enlarged view showing a bracket mounting structure applicable to the wire drawing tool with a bracket around the bracket. This is a side view showing another example of a bracket mounting structure applicable to the wire drawing tool with a bracket. This is an enlarged view to explain an example of drawing a line using the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 6. This is an enlarged view to explain an example of drawing a line using the wire drawing tool with a bracket of Figure 7. This is a front view showing a caulking gun together with a cartridge from the front side, which is a second embodiment of the contents holder of the present invention.

[0020] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the contents holder according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 shows a bracketed drawing tool 1A, which is a first embodiment of the present invention, from the front. Reference numeral O1 denotes the central axis of the bracketed drawing tool 1A. The bracketed drawing tool 1A extends along the central axis O1. In the following description, the direction in which the central axis O1 extends is also referred to as the "axial direction" or "front-to-back direction". Figure 2 shows the bracketed drawing tool 1A from the left side. Figure 3 shows a magnified view of the area around the cap of the bracketed drawing tool 1A from the back.

[0022] Here, "front side" refers to the side of the wire drawing tool 1A with bracket that is furthest from the user's body when it is attached to the holder 30 (see Figure 10), and "back side" refers to the side of the wire drawing tool 1A with bracket that is closer to the user's body when it is attached to the holder. Furthermore, "left side" and "right side" are based on the view of the wire drawing tool 1A with bracket from its front side.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket is equipped with a synchronization unit 3b that synchronizes with the removal of contents from the storage unit 3a. The synchronization unit 3b operates in synchronization with, for example, the amount of contents removed from the storage unit 3a (including the "retraction amount"). The wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket is equipped with a wire drawing tool 2 (main body) that allows the contents to be removed from the storage unit 3a. The wire drawing tool 2 has the storage unit 3a integrated with the synchronization unit 3b of the wire drawing tool 2.

[0024] The line-drawing tool 2 is used, for example, in woodworking or construction to draw lines on a material using a flexible wire 6 such as thread (see, for example, Figure 4) with contents (colored liquid or powder) attached to it.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the line drawing tool 2 constitutes the main body of the line drawing tool 1A with a bracket. The line drawing tool 2 comprises a container body 3 in which a housing section 3a and a synchronization section 3b are integrally formed, a flexible wire 6 (not shown) that can be housed in the container body 3, and an outlet A1 through which the flexible wire 6 passes.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2, in this disclosure, the storage unit 3a comprises a storage unit body 3a1 capable of accommodating contents and a storage unit cover 3a2 that closes the storage unit body 3a1. As shown in Figure 3, in this disclosure, the storage unit body 3a1 and the storage unit cover 3a2 are connected by a hinge 3a3. This allows the storage unit cover 3a2 to be opened and closed via the hinge 3a3.

[0027] In this embodiment, the line drawing tool 2 is an ink pot containing a colored liquid. As shown in Figure 4, in this embodiment, a content storage space S1 capable of containing the content is formed between the storage body 3a1 and the storage cover 3a2. In this embodiment, an impregnating member 16 impregnated with the content is detachably housed in the content storage space S1. The impregnating member 16 can adhere the content to the flexible wire 6 by passing it through the flexible wire 6. Examples of the impregnating member 16 include a nonwoven material such as felt, or a resin material such as polyester or nylon. However, in this embodiment, the line drawing tool 2 can be a chalk line containing powder. In this case, the impregnating member 16 can be a scraping member for scraping the flexible wire 6 to which the content has adhered.

[0028] The storage compartment cover 3a2 is provided with a rubber-elastic push button 8. The push button 8 can be pushed into the contents storage space S1 by pressing it with a finger. A pressing member 81 made of synthetic resin material is attached to the inner surface of the push button 8. When the storage compartment cover 3a2 is closed, the pressing member 81 is pushed down into the contents storage space S1 by pressing the push button 8 with a finger, pressing and compressing the upper surface of the impregnation member 16, and pressing down the flexible wire 6 at both ends in the front-rear direction. When the pressure on the push button 8 is released by the finger, the pressing member 81 returns to its original position due to the restoring force of the push button 8.

[0029] In this disclosure, the synchronization unit 3b comprises a synchronization unit body 3b1 capable of accommodating the flexible wire 6, and a synchronization unit cover 3b2 that closes the synchronization unit body 3b1. In this disclosure, the synchronization unit body 3b1 is formed integrally with the accommodating unit body 3a1. In this embodiment, a reel accommodating space S2 is formed between the synchronization unit body 3b1 and the synchronization unit cover 3b2. A reel 9 that enables the drawing out and winding of the flexible wire 6 is accommodated in the reel accommodating space S2. The reel 9 comprises a reel body 91 on which the flexible wire 6 can be wound, and a retraction spring 92 that biases the reel body 91 in the winding direction of the flexible wire 6. The reel body 91 enables automatic winding after the flexible wire 6 has been drawn out by the retraction spring 92. In this disclosure, the retraction spring 92 is a spiral spring. Reference numeral 93 denotes a spring charger. The spring charger 93 includes a one-way clutch mechanism (not shown) and a release mechanism therefor (not shown). The spring charger 93 allows the biasing force of the retraction spring 92 built into the reel body 91 to be adjusted as needed.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, in this disclosure, the synchronization section 3b is a reel section that is wider than the storage section 3a in the left-right direction. In this disclosure, the reel storage space S2 is a circular storage space in plan view, as shown in Figure 5. In this disclosure, the contents storage space S1 and the reel storage space S2 are separated by a partition wall 3c. In addition, in this disclosure, the synchronization section 3b is provided with a mounting section 3d having a mounting hole A3 for attaching a safety rope (not shown).

[0031] In addition, in this disclosure, the container body 3 further comprises an outlet portion 4. In this disclosure, the outlet portion 4 is formed integrally with the storage portion body 3a1 together with the synchronization portion body 3b1. The outlet portion 4 is provided with an outlet A1 that allows the flexible wire 6 to be inserted and removed. In this disclosure, the outlet portion 4 is provided with an annular front end surface 4a that surrounds the outlet A1 in an annular manner around the central axis O1. In this embodiment, the front end surface 4a is perpendicular to the central axis O1.

[0032] In addition, as shown in Figure 2, for example, the wire drawing tool 2 is equipped with a fastening member 5 attached to the front end of the flexible wire 6. The fastening member 5 functions as a so-called "callop". In this embodiment, the fastening member 5 comprises a hollow handle 5a made of synthetic resin and a metal fastening needle (not shown) detachably attached to the handle 5a. The fastening needle is normally housed inside the handle 5a by a spring (not shown). However, when using the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket, the fastening needle can be made to protrude from the back side of the handle 5a by pushing the push piece 5b forward against the biasing force of the spring. The rear end of the handle 5a is shaped to be able to be held in a fitted state in the outlet A1. Here, "front side" refers to the side in the axial direction where the fastening member 5 (housing part 3a) is located, and "rear side" refers to the side in the axial direction where the synchronization part 3b is located.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wire drawing tool 2 is equipped with a flexible wire retainer 7 that protrudes from the outlet 4. The flexible wire retainer 7 extends forward from the front end surface 4a of the outlet 4. As shown in Figure 3, a guide groove 7c for guiding the flexible wire 6 is formed at the front end of the flexible wire retainer 7.

[0034] In addition, as shown in Figure 2, in this disclosure, the line drawing tool 2 is provided with a bracket 10 that allows the line drawing tool 2 to be rotatably attached to a mounting portion 30A provided on the holder 30 (see Figure 10), on the side of the housing portion 3a that is closer to the overall center of gravity G, i.e., the center of gravity G of the line drawing tool 1A with bracket.

[0035] As shown in Figure 10, the holder 30 can be configured to be attached to a waist belt 33 and held to the user's body. The holder 30 has a pair of guide rail sections 31 arranged opposite each other at a predetermined distance apart on its front side. A mounting section 30A is formed between the pair of guide rail sections 31 and the main body of the holder 30, which is an upper opening space through which the bracket 10 is inserted. A locking stopper 32 is provided above the pair of guide rail sections 31, which is slidable diagonally up and down. In this disclosure, as shown in Figure 10, the locking stopper 32 is initially positioned to narrow the upper end openings of the two guide rail sections 31. In this disclosure, the locking stopper 32 is biased by an elastic member such as a spring (not shown) to maintain the position shown in Figure 10. In this disclosure, the locking stopper 32 can be slid to open to the left by pushing down on the inclined surface 32a. This allows the upper end openings of the two guide rail sections 31 to be opened. In contrast, in this disclosure, the locking stopper 32 can be slid to close to the right by the biasing force (restoring force) of the elastic member by releasing the downward pressure on the inclined surface 32a. This allows the upper end openings of the two guide rail portions 31 to be closed. In this disclosure, the inclined surface 32a is inclined to the left as it goes upward. However, the locking stopper 32 can be provided on the right side, contrary to this disclosure. In this case, the inclined surface 32a is inclined to the right as it goes upward.

[0036] As described later, the bracket 10 is inserted into the guide rail portion 31 provided on the holder 30 and is detachably attached to the holder 30.

[0037] As shown in Figure 2, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization unit 3b in the axial direction, with the center of gravity G in between. In other words, the center of gravity G is positioned between the bracket 10 and the synchronization unit 3b. In this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned in front of the center of gravity G. In this disclosure, the bracket 10 is provided in the outlet portion 4. However, the bracket 10 is positioned behind the front end surface 4a of the outlet portion 4.

[0038] As shown in Figure 4, etc., in this disclosure, the retraction spring 92, which is the heaviest component of the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket, is built into the synchronization part 3b. Therefore, as shown in region G of Figure 2, in this disclosure, the center of gravity G is near the synchronization part 3b. Accordingly, in this disclosure, the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket can be rotated so that the synchronization part 3b faces downwards with the bracket 10 as the pivot point, that is, so that the outlet A1 faces upwards with the bracket 10 as the pivot point. Note that, as shown in Figure 1, in this disclosure, the center of gravity G is located on the central axis O1.

[0039] As shown in Figure 2, specifically, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 has an outer peripheral surface 11f that is rotatably slidable with respect to the mounting portion 30A when the bracket 10 is attached to the mounting portion 30A of the holder 30.

[0040] In this disclosure, the bracket 10 comprises a neck 11 fixed to the outlet portion 4 and a head 12 integrally provided on the neck 11. In this disclosure, the outer circumferential surface 11f of the neck 11 is cylindrical. The outer circumferential surface 11f of the neck 11 has a circular (more preferably perfectly circular) cross-sectional shape in a cross section perpendicular to the central axis O1. The diameter of the outer circumferential surface 11f of the neck 11 is smaller than the diameter of the head 12. In this disclosure, the head 12 is a disc-shaped flange. However, the head 12 is not limited to a disc-shaped flange as long as it does not interfere with the holder 30 in the internal space of the mounting portion 30A. If the head 12 does not interfere with the holder 30 in the internal space of the mounting portion 30A, for example, the head 12 can be an elliptical flange or a polygonal flange.

[0041] By making the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface 11f of the neck 11 circular, as described later, the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket can be rotated relative to the holder 30 with respect to the bracket 10, specifically the neck 11, while attached to the holder 30 via the bracket 10. As a result, the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket can be automatically attached to the holder 30 by inserting the bracket 10 into the mounting portion 30A of the holder 30, so that the outlet A1 faces upward.

[0042] Figure 6 shows a modified example of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A, namely the bracketed wire drawing tool 1B. Figure 6 shows a magnified view of the area around the outlet 4 of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1B from the back. The bracketed wire drawing tool 1B has the same configuration as the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A, except that the flexible wire holder 7 has been removed. Therefore, parts that are substantially the same as those of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0043] The wire drawing tool with bracket 1B omits the flexible wire retaining portion 7 of the wire drawing tool with bracket 1A. In the wire drawing tool with bracket 1B, the front end surface 4a of the outlet portion 4 functions as the flexible wire retaining portion. As shown in Figure 6, a plurality of guide grooves 4c are formed on the front end surface 4a of the outlet portion 4 to guide the flexible wire 6. In this disclosure, the plurality of guide grooves 4c are arranged at intervals around the central axis O1. However, there only needs to be at least one guide groove 4c.

[0044] In the present disclosure, the bracket 10 is disposed at a position rearward of the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4. Referring to FIG. 2, the front end of the head 12 of the bracket 10 is disposed at the same position as or rearward of the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 16, the flexible wire 6 can be pressed against the wire drawing surface F with the take-out port portion 4 of the wire drawing tool 1B with a bracket facing downward. Therefore, when wire drawing is performed using the wire drawing tool 1B with a bracket, wire drawing can be performed without the bracket 10 interfering with the wire drawing surface F. Also, in this case, the ease of handling of the wire drawing tool 1B with a bracket is not impaired.

[0045] FIG. 7 shows a wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket as another modification of the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket. In FIG. 7, the periphery of the take-out port portion 4 of the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket is shown enlarged from the left side. Note that the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket also has substantially the same parts as the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket, and the description thereof is omitted by using the same reference numerals.

[0046] The wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket also functions the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4 as a flexible wire pressing portion. As shown in FIG. 7, in the present disclosure, the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4 is inclined with respect to the central axis O1 in a side view. In the present disclosure, the front end face 4a is linearly inclined forward as it goes toward the front side toward the front side. As shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of guide grooves 4c for guiding the flexible wire 6 are also formed in the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4. However, in the present disclosure, the guide groove 4c may be at least one.

[0047] However, also in the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket, the bracket 10 is disposed at a position behind the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4. As shown in FIG. 7, the front end of the head 12 of the bracket 10 is disposed at a position behind the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 17, the flexible wire 6 can be pressed against the wire drawing surface F with the front side of the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket being the upper side. Therefore, even when wire drawing is performed using the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket, wire drawing can be performed without the bracket 10 interfering with the wire drawing surface F. Also, in this case, the ease of handling of the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket is not impaired.

[0048] FIG. 8 shows a wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket as yet another modified example of the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket. In FIG. 8, the periphery of the take-out port portion 4 of the wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket is shown enlarged from the left side. Note that, also in the wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket, parts that are substantially the same as those of the wire drawing tool 1A with a bracket are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 8, in the wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket, the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4 is also inclined with respect to the central axis O1 in a side view. In the present disclosure, the front end face 4a is inclined toward the front side as it goes toward the front side. However, in the present disclosure, the front end face 4a is curvedly inclined so as to taper significantly as it goes toward the front side. Thereby, the wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket causes the tip portion 4a1 formed on the front end face 4a of the take-out port portion 4 to function as a flexible wire pressing portion. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, one guide groove 4c for guiding the flexible wire 6 is formed in the tip portion 4a1 as well. However, also in the present disclosure, the guide groove 4c may be at least one.

[0050] As shown in Figure 9, in the wire drawing tool 1D with a bracket, the outlet portion 4 can be rotated around the central axis O1. As shown in Figure 9, the bracket 10 is positioned behind the outlet portion 4. In this disclosure, even when the outlet portion 4 is rotated, the flexible wire 6 can be pressed against the drawing surface F with the front side of the wire drawing tool 1D facing upwards, as shown in Figure 9. This allows the wire drawing tool 1D to be used without the bracket 10 interfering with the drawing surface F. Furthermore, the ease of handling of the wire drawing tool 1D is not compromised in this case either.

[0051] Next, referring to Figures 11 and 12A to 12D, an example of how to attach the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C to the holder 30 will be described. Note that the head 12 of the bracket 10 is omitted in Figures 12A to 12D.

[0052] As shown in Figure 11, when the user attaches the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket to the holder 30, the user can insert it into the holder 30 with the outlet A1 facing downwards.

[0053] In Figure 12A, when the bracket 10 is pushed into the holder 30 with the outlet A1 facing downwards, the neck 11 of the bracket 10 contacts the inclined surface 32a of the locking stopper 32 which narrows the upper opening of the two guide rail portions 31 provided on the holder 30. In this disclosure, the center of gravity G of the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket is located above the bracket 10. Also, the outer peripheral surface 11f of the neck 11 of the bracket 10 is circular. Therefore, as the center of gravity G of the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket moves downwards, it can automatically rotate around the neck 11 of the bracket 10 so that the outlet A1 faces upwards, as shown in Figures 12B to 12C.

[0054] In this disclosure, the wire drawing tool with bracket 1C rotates 180 degrees from the position in Figure 11, stopping with the outlet A1 facing directly downwards. Subsequently, pushing the wire drawing tool with bracket 1C further downwards opens the locking stopper 32, positioning the bracket 10 on the mounting portion 30A. When the neck 11 of the bracket 10 overcomes the locking stopper 32, the locking stopper 32 closes the upper openings of the two guide rail portions 31, as shown in Figure 12D. As a result, the wire drawing tool with bracket 1C is rotatably mounted on the holder 30. Although Figures 12A to 12C describe the rotation of the wire drawing tool with bracket 1C before the bracket 10 overcomes the locking stopper 32, the wire drawing tool with bracket 1C may rotate after the bracket 10 overcomes the locking stopper 32 and stabilize in the position shown in Figure 12D.

[0055] The upper openings of the two guide rail sections 31 are opened by pushing the locking stopper 32 downwards. This allows the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket to be easily removed from the holder 30 and used by pulling it upwards from the holder 30. In the above description, the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket is shown rotating counterclockwise, but it can also be rotated clockwise. That is, the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise regardless of the orientation in which it is installed.

[0056] With the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C, regardless of the position and orientation of the holder 30 attached to the user, the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C can be attached to the holder 30 with a simple operation of just inserting it into the holder 30, so that the outlet A1 always faces upwards. This makes it possible to suppress leakage of contents that may occur when carrying the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C.

[0057] Furthermore, with the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C, it can be freely rotated around the bracket 10 while attached to the holder 30. Therefore, with the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C, even when the user performs other tasks while the tool is attached to the holder 30, it is less likely that the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C will interfere with the user's work. Also, even if the bracketed wire drawing tool 1C comes into contact with something in the surroundings while being carried, it is less likely to interfere with work.

[0058] Therefore, with the bracket-equipped wire drawing tool 1C, the contents can be attached to the holder 30 in a way that is difficult to leak by simply inserting it into the holder 30, and once attached to the holder 30, it does not interfere with the user's work. In particular, the ability to rotate it freely after it is attached to the holder 30 is effective from a safety standpoint.

[0059] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization part 3b, with the center of gravity G in between. The synchronization part 3b tends to be relatively heavy. Therefore, by positioning the bracket 10 on the side opposite to the synchronization part 3b, with the center of gravity G in between, as in the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket, the wire drawing tool 1C with bracket can be attached to the holder 30 more easily, with the outlet A1 facing upwards.

[0060] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the main body of the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket is a wire drawing tool 2 comprising a container body 3 in which a housing portion 3a and a synchronization portion 3b are integrally formed, a flexible wire 6 that can be housed in the container body 3, and an outlet A1 through which the flexible wire 6 passes. With the wire drawing tool 2, there is a concern that the contents may leak if the outlet A1 is facing downwards. Therefore, the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket, which uses a wire drawing tool as the main body of the contents holder, is effective in suppressing the leakage of contents.

[0061] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the synchronization unit 3b includes a reel 9 that enables the drawing out and winding of the flexible wire 6. Because the reel 9 has a large weight, such as the retraction spring 92, the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket can be more easily attached to the holder 30 so that the outlet A1 faces upward.

[0062] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 has an outer peripheral surface 11f that is rotatably slidable relative to the mounting portion 30A when the bracket 10 is attached to the mounting portion 30A. In this case, the wire drawing tool 1C with a bracket attached to the holder 30 can be freely rotated relative to the holder 30 with a simple configuration.

[0063] The same applies to the wire drawing tools with brackets 1A, 1B, and 1D.

[0064] Figure 13 schematically shows a modified version of the bracket 10 applicable to the contents holder of the present invention applied to the drawing tool 2, with the drawing tool 2 attached to the holder 30, around the bracket 10. Note that, for the drawing tool 1E with bracket in Figure 13, parts that are substantially the same as those of other drawing tools with brackets are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0065] In the wire drawing tool 1E with a bracket, the bracket 10 includes two members (11a, 11b) that are rotatable relative to the mounting portion 30A when the bracket 10 is attached to the mounting portion 30A.

[0066] As shown in Figure 13, in the wire drawing tool 1E with a bracket, the neck 11 of the bracket 10 comprises an inner member 11a and an outer member 11b that are rotatable relative to each other. In this disclosure, the inner member 11a is an outer cylinder provided on the wire drawing tool 2. The outer member 11b is an outer cylinder rotatably attached to the inner member 11a. In this disclosure, the head 12 of the bracket 10 is attached to the outer member 11b.

[0067] With the bracketed wire drawing tool 1E, the bracketed wire drawing tool 1E can be freely rotated relative to the holder 30 by relative rotation between the inner member 11a and the outer member 11b. In this case, the outer circumferential surface of the bracket 10, i.e., the outer circumferential surface 11f of the neck 11, is not limited to a circular cross-sectional shape, but can be, for example, an elliptical cross-sectional shape or a polygonal cross-sectional shape. In this case, the inner member 11a can be a cylinder or a sphere. In particular, when the inner member 11a is a sphere, it can form a ball joint together with the outer member 11b. In this case, the bracketed wire drawing tool 1E can move more freely relative to the holder 30.

[0068] Figure 14 schematically shows a bracket mounting structure applicable to a bracket-equipped wire drawing tool, particularly around the bracket. Note that, for the bracket-equipped wire drawing tool 1F in Figure 14, parts that are substantially identical to those of other bracket-equipped wire drawing tools are given the same reference numerals, and their explanation is omitted.

[0069] In the wire drawing tool 1F with a bracket, the bracket 10 can be housed in the container body 3. In this disclosure, the bracket 10 is provided on a swing plate 14 that is swingably attached to the container body 3 via a hinge 13. The bracket 10 can be housed, for example, in a storage section 15 formed on the back surface of the housing section 3a of the container body 3. In this disclosure, the storage section 15 is a recess formed in the housing section 3a.

[0070] With the bracketed wire drawing tool 1F, by storing the bracket 10 in the container body 3, the external shape of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1F when not in use can be simplified (miniaturized). Also, when attaching the bracketed wire drawing tool to the holder 30, it is desirable to ensure a long distance between the center of gravity G of the bracketed wire drawing tool and the bracket 10 in order to smoothly allow the outlet A1 to naturally face upwards. With the bracketed wire drawing tool 1F, by opening the swing plate 14 on which the bracket 10 is attached, using the hinge 13 as a pivot point, a long distance between the center of gravity G of the bracketed wire drawing tool and the bracket 10 can be ensured.

[0071] Figure 15 shows another example of a bracket mounting structure applicable to a bracketed wire drawing tool. Note that in Figure 15, the bracketed wire drawing tool 1G is substantially identical to the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A in Figure 2; however, the same reference numerals are used for parts of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1G that are substantially the same as those in Figure 2, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0072] The bracketed wire drawing tool 1G is a modified example of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A shown in Figure 2. In this disclosure, the bracket 10 is integrally provided with the push button 8 provided in the housing portion 3a of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1A. In this case, the external shape of the bracketed wire drawing tool 1G can be simplified (miniaturized).

[0073] Figure 18 shows a caulking gun, along with a cartridge, from the front, which is a second embodiment of the contents holder according to the present invention.

[0074] As shown in Figure 18, the caulking gun 20 with a bracket is equipped with a synchronization unit 22 that synchronizes when the contents of the cartridge (storage unit) 211 are removed. Here, the synchronization unit 22 functions as an operating unit. The caulking gun 20 with a bracket is equipped with a caulking gun 21 (main body) that allows the contents of the cartridge 211 to be removed by using the synchronization unit 22. The caulking gun 21 has the cartridge (storage unit) 211 as a separate unit from the synchronization unit 22.

[0075] The caulking gun 21 is used as an auxiliary tool when injecting sealants, caulking agents, and other fillers (contents). The caulking gun 21 is used for joint sealing or waterproofing in construction work such as bathtubs, washrooms, kitchens, and exterior siding.

[0076] The caulking gun 21 constitutes the main body of the caulking gun 20 with a bracket. The caulking gun 21 is equipped with a holder (holding part) 23, together with a synchronization part 22, which is capable of holding a cartridge 211 having a housing part 211a.

[0077] In this disclosure, the cartridge 211 comprises a storage section 211a for containing contents and a nozzle 211b with an outlet A2 formed at its tip. The nozzle 211b is provided at the front end of the storage section 211a. The holder section 23 is a holder for mounting and holding the cartridge 211.

[0078] Furthermore, reference numeral 22a denotes a frame shown in an example where it is connected at the rear end of the holder portion 23. Reference numeral 24 denotes a rod that is slidably supported on the frame 22a. The rod 24 is equipped with a pressing disc 24a that directly contacts and presses against the cartridge 211.

[0079] Reference numeral 25 denotes a trigger that is pivotably held on the frame 22a via a pivot pin P, and this trigger 25 is equipped with a pressing pin 25a. Reference numeral 26 denotes a chucking plate shown in an example of two stacked plates inserted onto the rod 24. The chucking plate 26 has a through hole (not shown) through which the rod 24 passes. The chucking plate 26 is configured to hook the rod 24 onto the edge of the through hole in conjunction with the retraction operation of the trigger 25, and to feed the rod 24 toward the cartridge 211 together with the pressing disk 24a.

[0080] Furthermore, reference numeral 27 denotes an adjustment block that contacts the back surface of the chucking plate 26. The adjustment block 27 consists of a base member 27a connected to the pressing pin 25a of the trigger 25, and an adjustment member 27b that is screwed to the base member 27a and changes the length L of the adjustment block 27. The adjustment block 27 adjusts the feed amount of the rod 24.

[0081] Reference numeral 28 denotes an elastic member (spring) positioned between the frame 22a and the chucking plate 26 to maintain the chucking plate 26 in its initial position (the position before the trigger 25 is pulled in). Reference numeral 29 denotes a stopper that prevents the rod 24 from moving backward.

[0082] The stopper 29 consists of a lever 29a that is cantilevered and swingable at the rear end of the frame 22a with the rod 24 inserted through it, and an elastic member 29b that elastically supports the lever 29a between itself and the frame 22a. The stopper 29 does not affect the movement of the rod 24 when the trigger 25 is pulled in (triggered). However, when a force is applied to push the rod 24 backward, the edge of the through-hole in the stopper 29 through which the rod 24 is inserted catches, increasing frictional resistance and preventing the rod 24 from sliding backward.

[0083] When the cartridge 211 is mounted and held in the holder portion 23 and the trigger 25 is pulled back, the pressure pin 25a of the trigger 25 presses against the chucking plate 26. As a result, the chucking plate 26 moves forward against the restoring force of the elastic member 28.

[0084] At this time, the rod 24 is chucked by the chucking plate 26 and moves forward together with the pressing disc 24a, and the rear end of the cartridge 211 is pressed by the pressing disc 24a. As a result, the filler material is discharged from the outlet A2 formed at the tip of the nozzle 211b.

[0085] When the gripping force is released to release the retraction of the trigger 25, the trigger 25 and the chucking plate 26 return to their initial positions without any resistance due to the restoring force of the elastic member 28. Therefore, with the caulking gun 20 with bracket, continuous discharge of the contents becomes possible by repeatedly retracting and releasing the trigger 25.

[0086] In addition, as shown in Figure 18, in this disclosure, the caulking gun 21 is equipped with a bracket 10 that allows the caulking gun 21 to be rotatably attached to a mounting portion 30A provided on the holder 30, on the side of the housing portion 211a that is closer to the overall center of gravity G, i.e., the center of gravity G of the caulking gun 20 with bracket.

[0087] As shown in Figure 18, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization portion 22, with the center of gravity G in the axial direction. In other words, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned in front of the center of gravity G. In this disclosure, the bracket 10 is provided on the holder portion 23. More specifically, the bracket 10 is positioned in front of the holder portion 23.

[0088] With the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20, regardless of the position and orientation of the holder 30 attached to the user, the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20 can be attached to the holder 30 with a simple operation of just inserting it into the holder 30, so that the outlet A2 always faces upwards. This suppresses leakage of contents that may occur when carrying the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20.

[0089] Furthermore, with the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20, it can be freely rotated around the bracket 10 while attached to the holder 30. Therefore, with the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20, even when the user performs other tasks while the caulking gun is attached to the holder 30, it is less likely that the caulking gun 20 will interfere with the user's work. Also, even if the caulking gun 20 comes into contact with something in its surroundings while being carried, it is less likely to interfere with the work.

[0090] Therefore, with the bracket-equipped caulking gun 20, the contents can be attached to the holder 30 in a way that is difficult to leak by simply inserting it into the holder 30, and once attached to the holder 30, it does not interfere with the user's work. In particular, the ability to rotate it freely after it is attached to the holder 30 is effective from a safety standpoint.

[0091] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the bracket 10 is positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization unit 22, with the center of gravity G in between. The synchronization unit 22 tends to be relatively heavy because it is equipped with a metal mechanism such as a metal trigger 25. For this reason, by positioning the bracket 10 on the side opposite to the synchronization unit 22, with the center of gravity G in between, as in the caulking gun 20 with a bracket, the caulking gun 20 with a bracket can be more easily attached to the holder 30 so that the outlet A2 faces upward.

[0092] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the body of the caulking gun 20 with bracket is a caulking gun 21 that includes a holder portion 23, together with a synchronization portion 22, which is capable of holding a cartridge 211 having a housing portion 211a. When the caulking gun 21 has its outlet A2 facing downwards, there is a concern that the contents may leak out. Therefore, the caulking gun 20 with bracket, which uses a caulking gun as the body of the contents holder, is effective in suppressing the leakage of contents.

[0093] The above describes exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the claims. For example, the various configurations adopted in each of the above embodiments can be combined with each other. For example, the center of gravity G of the wire drawing tool with bracket can be adjusted by using the mounting part 3d provided on the synchronization part 3b as a weight. Also, the caulking gun with bracket can be adjusted by using the rod 24 as a weight. That is, the center of gravity G of the contents holder according to the present invention can be set to be behind the synchronization part.

[0094] 1A-1G: Wire drawing tool with bracket (first embodiment), 2: Wire drawing tool (main body), 3: Container body, 3a: Storage section, 3b: Synchronization section, 3c: Partition wall, 3d: Mounting section, 4: Dispensing opening section, 4a: Front end surface, 4c: Guide groove, 5: Fastening member, 6: Flexible wire, 7: Flexible wire retainer, 7c: Guide groove, 8: Push button, 9: Reel, 91: Reel body, 92: Retraction spring, 93: Spring charger, 10: Bracket, 11: Inner member, 11f: Outer surface, 12: Outer member, 13: Hinge, 14: Swivel plate, 15: Storage section, 16: Impregnation member (squeezing member), 20: Caulking gun with bracket (second embodiment), 21: Caulking gun (main body), 22: Synchronization part, 22a: Frame, 23: Holder part (holding part), 24: Rod, 25: Trigger, 26: Chucking plate, 27: Adjustment block, 28: Elastic member (spring), 29: Stopper, 29a: Lever, 211: Cartridge, 211a: Storage part, 211b: Nozzle, 30: Holder, 30A: Mounting part, 31: Guide rail part, 32: Locking stopper, A1: Outlet, A2: Outlet, A3: Mounting hole

Claims

1. A contents holder comprising a main body equipped with a synchronization unit that synchronizes when the contents of the storage unit are removed, wherein the main body is equipped with a bracket that allows the main body to be rotatably attached to a mounting unit provided on the holder, located on the side of the storage unit relative to the overall center of gravity.

2. The contents holder according to claim 1, wherein the bracket is positioned on the side opposite to the synchronization part, with respect to the center of gravity.

3. The contents holder according to claim 1, wherein the bracket is provided on a swinging plate that is swingably attached to the main body via a hinge.

4. The contents holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the bracket comprises two members that are rotatable relative to the mounting portion when the bracket is attached to the mounting portion.

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