JP2024066021A - Roll paper holder - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a novel roll paper holder in which a roll paper can be pulled out and cut off easily with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A roll paper holder 1 includes: a pair of side panels 10, 12 provided facing to each other; a roll paper support part 14 for rotationally supporting the roll paper A between the pair of side panels 10, 12; a roll paper holding part 16 provided in front of the roll paper support part 14 and including a pressing member 22 with an upper end thereof being rotationally supported and a lower end thereof coming into contact with a contacted member 24, thereby pressing and holding a top of the roll paper A therebetween; and a cutter plate 18 provide at a predefined space at a lower side of the roll paper holding part 16 and having a cut blade 32 at a lower end thereof.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a roll paper holder that holds rolls of paper such as toilet paper.

Various roll paper holders have been proposed to make it easier to pull out and cut the toilet paper.

For example, one such roll paper holder is known, which has a back plate attached to a wall surface and a pair of left and right side plates protruding forward from the left and right sides of the back plate, a holding member on which roll paper can be placed is provided in the space enclosed by the back plate and the side plates, a cover can enter and exit the space, and shafts on both left and right ends of the cover are attached to opposing positions on the upper parts of the left and right side plates so that the cover can slide back and forth, a sliding groove extending in the front and rear direction is provided on the upper parts of the left and right side plates, a shaft is slidably attached to the sliding groove, and a biasing means is provided on the shaft to bias it backward, and a support member is attached to the back plate so that it is inclined diagonally upward by the restoration of the restoring member, and a support piece consisting of a curved surface that bulges upward and is shaped like an arc when viewed from the side is provided at the tip of the support piece so that it can swing, and the upper surface of the support piece is held in contact with the outer periphery of the outermost layer of the roll paper (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-218131 A

However, conventional roll paper holders such as the one described in Patent Document 1 above do not necessarily allow the roll paper to be easily pulled out and cut. In addition, their structure is complex, which creates the problem of high manufacturing costs.

The present invention was developed in consideration of these circumstances, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a new roll paper holder with a simple structure that allows the roll paper to be easily pulled out and cut.

The inventors conducted extensive research to solve the above problems, and discovered that by configuring the roll paper to be held by pressing on the tip of the roll paper with a roll paper holding section provided in front of the roll paper support section, and by configuring the tip of the roll paper to be positioned on the rear side of a cutter plate provided with a specified space below the roll paper holding section, it is possible to prevent the tip of the roll paper from rewinding, and to use the tip of the roll paper on the rear side of the cutter plate as a handle (a grip) to easily pull out and cut the roll paper, thus completing the present invention.

That is, the present invention is as follows.
[1] A pair of side plate portions arranged opposite to each other;
a roll paper support portion that rotatably supports the roll paper between the pair of side plates;
a roll paper holding section provided in front of the roll paper support section, the upper end of which is supported so as to be freely rotatable, and the lower end of which is brought into contact with a contact member, the roll paper holding section being provided with a pressing member that presses and holds the tip of the roll paper interposed therebetween;
a cutter plate provided below the roll paper holding portion with a predetermined space therebelow and having a cutting blade at its lower end,
This roll paper holder is characterized in that, when in use, the roll paper passes between the pressing member and the abutted member, its tip is pressed by the pressing member, and then passes through the specified space, with its tip being positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate.
[2] The roll paper holder described in [1] above, wherein the cutter plate is arranged vertically with respect to the ground.
[3] A roll paper holder as described in [1] or [2] above, characterized in that the roll paper support portion is a support shaft that is inserted into and supports the core of the roll paper, and the upper end of the contact member is located at the same height or lower than the upper end of the support shaft.
[4] A roll paper holder according to any one of [1] to [3] above, characterized in that the contact member is provided at its upper end with an auxiliary roller that is rotatable in the direction of pulling out the roll paper.
[5] The roll paper holder according to [4] above, characterized in that the auxiliary roller is made up of multiple divided rollers.
[6] A roll paper holder according to any one of [1] to [5] above, characterized in that the cutter plate is made of a transparent material.
[7] A roll paper holder as described in any one of [1] to [6] above, characterized in that the contact member is a plate-shaped member and a cutout portion is provided at the lower part of the contact member for pushing the roll paper rearward.
[8] A roll paper holder as described in any one of [1] to [7] above, characterized in that the rear surface of the cutter plate is located forward of the front surface of the contact member of the roll paper holding portion.
[9] A roll paper holder according to any one of [1] to [8] above, characterized in that the pressing member has its upper end attached to the upper rear end of the side plate portion and covers the upper part of the installed roll paper.
[10] The roll paper holder according to any one of [1] to [8] above, further comprising a top plate for covering the top of the placed roll paper.

The roll paper holder of the present invention has a simple structure and allows you to easily pull out and cut the roll paper.

1 is a perspective view of a roll paper holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention; 2 is a schematic central vertical cross-sectional view of the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 . 2 is a schematic central vertical cross-sectional view showing the state in which the roll paper of the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 has been pulled out. FIG. 2A and 2B are explanatory diagrams showing the state of the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 in use, in which (a) shows the state before toilet paper is attached, and (b) shows the state after toilet paper is attached with the pressing member open. 2A to 2D are explanatory diagrams showing the use state of the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1, where (c) shows the state before the tip of the toilet paper has passed through a specified space below the roll paper holding part, and (d) shows the state when the tip of the toilet paper is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate. 11 is a perspective view of a roll paper holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a side view of a roll paper holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

The roll paper holder of the present invention is a roll paper holder comprising a pair of side plates arranged opposite each other, a roll paper support section that rotatably supports the roll paper between the pair of side plates, a roll paper holding section that is provided in front of the roll paper support section and has a pressing member whose upper end is supported so as to be rotatable and whose lower end is brought into contact with a contact member to press and hold the tip of the roll paper interposed between them, and a cutter plate that is provided with a predetermined space below the roll paper holding section and has a cutting blade at its lower end, and is characterized in that when the roll paper holder is used, the roll paper passes between the pressing member and the contact member, the tip of the roll paper is pressed by the pressing member, and the roll paper passes further through the predetermined space so that the tip of the roll paper is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate.

The roll paper holder of the present invention has a predetermined distance between the place where the roll paper is held and the place where the roll paper is cut, so that the pulled-out portion of the roll paper can always be kept at a predetermined length, and because it is configured to hold the tip of the roll paper by pressing it, it prevents the tip of the roll paper from rewinding. Also, the tip of the roll paper located on the rear side of the cutter plate can be used as a handle (grab) to easily pull out and cut the roll paper. In other words, because the tip of the roll paper is held by the roll paper holder of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the roll paper from rewinding, and because there is a handle, it is possible to instantly pick up the tip of the roll paper without having to search for it.

In particular, when the roll of toilet paper is toilet paper, the tip of the toilet paper is always in a fixed position at the front of the toilet paper, making it easy to remove the toilet paper instantly and allowing elderly people and people with disabilities to easily remove it with one hand. In addition, since users are able to use the toilet paper with fewer opportunities to touch anything other than the tip, it is hygienic in that it helps prevent infection. Furthermore, there is no need to fold the toilet paper into a triangle to make the tip easier to find.

The roll paper holder of the present invention has a simple structure, allowing for mass production and reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the leading edge of the roll paper is located behind the cutter plate, and the cut portion of the leading edge of the roll paper is hidden by the cutter plate, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Examples of roll paper that can be attached to the roll paper holder of the present invention include toilet paper, kitchen paper, etc., with toilet paper being particularly preferred.

The configuration of the roll paper holder of the present invention will be described in detail below.
[Side plate]
The side plate portions of the roll paper holder of the present invention are a pair of plate-like members arranged facing each other at a specified distance apart. Examples of the side plate portions include a pair of plate-like members arranged to protrude forward from a wall surface at a specified distance apart, or a pair of plate-like members arranged to protrude forward from both left and right ends of a back plate attached to the wall surface.

There are no particular limitations on the material of the side panels, so long as they have the rigidity and durability required for the intended use, and examples of such materials include metal and plastic (synthetic resin).

The size of the side plate portions can be set appropriately depending on the size of the roll paper to be installed, but for example, the depth (length in the front-to-rear direction) is preferably 80 to 300 mm, and the height is preferably 50 to 400 mm, more preferably 100 to 250 mm, and 80 to 250 mm, and even more preferably 120 to 200 mm, and 100 to 180 mm. The distance between the side plate portions is preferably 80 to 300 mm, more preferably 90 to 200 mm, and even more preferably 100 to 150 mm.

It is preferable that the side plate portion is configured so that the remaining amount of the roll paper can be checked from the side. For example, the upper or lower part of the side plate portion can be formed in an arc shape to form a notch that allows the upper or lower part of the roll paper to be checked (see Figure 2).

[Roll paper support part]
The roll paper support part of the roll paper holder of the present invention rotatably supports the roll paper between a pair of side plates. The roll paper support part is not particularly limited as long as it can rotatably support the roll paper, and examples of the roll paper support part include a support shaft that is inserted through the core of the roll paper to support it, and a storage part that stores the roll paper.

When the roll paper support part is a support shaft that is inserted into and supports the core of the roll paper, the roll paper support part may be, for example, a pair of support members provided on the inside of each of the side plate parts to support the roll paper from both sides, a support member provided on the inside of one of the pair of side plate parts to support the roll paper from one side, or a rod-shaped support member that is removably attached to the inside of the pair of side plate parts.

[Roll paper holder]
The roll paper holding part of the roll paper holder of the present invention is provided in front of the roll paper support part, and is for holding the tip of the roll paper in front of the roll paper support part when in use, and is equipped with a pressing member that presses against the tip of the roll paper to hold it. Note that "provided in front of the roll paper support part" means that the pressing point at which the pressing member presses against the tip of the roll paper is forward of the position of the central axis (the part that serves as the axis of rotation) of the roll paper supported by the roll paper support part, and is preferably forward of the frontmost surface of the roll paper supported by the roll paper support part.

(Pressing member)
The pressing member is a movable plate-like member, the upper end of which is supported so as to be freely rotatable, and the lower end of which is brought into contact with the abutted member, thereby pressing and holding the tip of the roll paper interposed therebetween. The pressing member is rotatable vertically about the upper end as an axis, and is configured as an opening and closing structure. When the pressing member is in the open state (when rotated upward), the roll paper supported by the roll paper support section is usually revealed. When the pressing member is in the closed state (when rotated downward), the lower end of the pressing member abuts against the abutted member. The pressing member may be provided with a protective material at its lower end to reduce the pressure on the tip of the roll paper and prevent the roll paper from being cut.

The material of the pressing member is not particularly limited as long as it has the rigidity and durability required for the intended use, and examples of such materials include metal, plastic (synthetic resin), glass, etc. It is preferable that the pressing member be made of a transparent material so that the roll paper can be easily seen.

The upper end of the pressing member is preferably located, for example, diagonally above and forward of the central axis of the roll paper. That is, for example, the upper end of the pressing member is attached to the middle or upper part of the front end of the side plate. This prevents the pressing member from becoming unnecessarily large, keeps its weight down, and prevents the roll paper from being cut when the roll paper is removed. However, in cases where the pressing member is made of a lightweight material, the upper end of the pressing member can be attached to the upper part of the rear end of the side plate, behind the central axis of the roll paper, and the pressing member itself can serve as a top cover that covers the top of the installed roll paper.

The simplest and most suitable method for the pressing member to press the contacted member is by using the weight of the pressing member. By positioning the contacted member so that the contact position is located in front of the rotation axis at the upper end of the pressing member, it is possible to press the roll paper against the contacted member by the weight of the contacted member. In addition to or instead of pressing by its own weight, the roll paper may be pressed by a biasing member that biases the roll paper toward the contacted member. An example of a biasing member is a spring that biases the roll paper toward the contacted member.

(Contacted member)
The abutment member is a member against which the lower end of the pressing member abuts. When the abutment member abuts against the lower end of the pressing member, the abutment member can press against the leading end of the roll of paper located therebetween.

The contact member is not particularly limited as long as it can contact the lower end of the pressing member, and examples of the contact member include a plate-shaped member and a rod-shaped member, with a plate-shaped member being preferable as it can contact more reliably. The contact member may be formed integrally with the cutter plate described below. The material of the contact member is not particularly limited as long as it has the rigidity and durability required for a given use, and examples of the material include metal, plastic (synthetic resin), glass, and the like. The contact member may be provided with a protective material at the contact portion where the pressing member contacts in order to reduce the pressure on the tip of the roll paper. The contact member is preferably made of a transparent material so that the roll paper can be easily seen.

When the contacted member is a plate-like member, it is usually arranged perpendicular (vertical) to the ground. Also, to ensure that the pressing member applies pressure more reliably, it may be arranged at an angle so that its lower end faces forward.

The contact member is preferably provided at its upper end with an auxiliary roller that can rotate in the direction of pulling out the roll paper. The auxiliary roller is preferably made of multiple divided rollers, more preferably made of rollers divided into 2 to 5 parts, and even more preferably made of rollers divided into 3 parts. This allows the roll paper to be pulled out smoothly. It also reduces the load on the roll paper and prevents it from being cut (broken). The material of the auxiliary roller is not particularly limited as long as it has the rigidity and durability to withstand the specified use, and examples of the material include metal, plastic (synthetic resin), glass, rubber, silicon, etc., and it may be a combination of multiple of these. Specifically, for example, the auxiliary roller can be one that includes a plastic cylindrical member and a silicone material that covers the cylindrical member.

When the contacted member is a plate-shaped member, a notch may be provided at the bottom of the contacted member to push the roll paper backward. In other words, if the space between the contacted member and the cutter plate is narrow, it is difficult to pass the roll paper between them, so a notch is preferably provided. The notch may be provided in any position, but it is preferable to provide it at the bottom center because force is easily applied to the entire roll paper (see Figure 1). This makes it easier to pass the roll paper through a specified space below the roll paper holder and push it into the rear side of the cutter plate. There is no particular limit to the size of the notch, and the length from the bottom end of the contacted member to the top end of the notch is, for example, about 10 to 30 mm. Examples of the shape of the notch part of the notch include a semicircular arc shape and a rectangular shape. Two or more notches may be provided.

When the roll paper support part is a support shaft that is inserted into and supports the core of the roll paper, it is preferable that the upper end of the abutted member is provided at the same height as or lower than the upper end of the support shaft. This makes it possible to smoothly pull out the roll paper when the roll paper is first used, since the angle of the tip of the roll paper in the feeding direction relative to the abutted member is an obtuse angle. Furthermore, when the roll paper is finished being used, the angle of the tip of the roll paper in the feeding direction relative to the abutted member can be kept at 90° or more, and the roll paper is lightweight, so that the roll paper can be smoothly pulled out.

[Cutter plate]
The cutter plate is a rectangular or other plate-like member that is provided below the roll paper holding portion with a predetermined space, has a cutting blade at its lower end, and is fixed across a pair of side plate portions. The cutter plate is installed so that the leading end of the roll paper can be positioned behind it when in use. The above-mentioned predetermined space is not particularly limited as long as it is a space large enough for the roll paper to pass through, and is, for example, 5 to 30 mm, and preferably 5 to 20 mm. This predetermined space is usually formed as a vertical space between the contacted member and the cutter plate.

The shape of the cutting blade is not particularly limited as long as it is capable of cutting the roll paper, and examples of the blade include flat blades, wavy blades, and sawtooth blades, with a sawtooth blade being preferred. Examples of the material of the cutting blade include metal, plastic (synthetic resin), and rubber, with plastic and rubber being preferred from the standpoint of safety.

The material of the cutter plate is not particularly limited as long as it has the rigidity and durability required for the intended use, and examples of such materials include metal, plastic (synthetic resin), glass, etc. It is preferable that the cutter plate be made of a transparent material so that the leading edge of the roll paper placed on the rear side can be easily seen.

The cutter plate is preferably arranged perpendicular (vertical) to the ground. This allows for safe use as the cutting blade does not face the user (forward). In addition, the cutting teeth do not face away from the user (rearward), allowing for safe use when picking up the tip of the roll paper. In addition, the cutter plate is preferably located a specified distance away from the front of the unused roll paper, and this distance is, for example, 1.5 cm or more, preferably 1.5 to 5.0 cm, and more preferably 2.0 to 3.0 cm. This allows for ample space for handholds.

The size of the cutter plate can be set appropriately depending on the size of the roll paper to be installed, etc. For example, the height is preferably 10 to 150 mm, more preferably 20 to 100 mm, and even more preferably 30 to 70 mm. The width of the cutter plate is preferably about the same as the spacing between the side plates.

The cutter plate may be a separate component from the contacted member, or may be a component formed integrally with the contacted member.

The arrangement of the contact member and the cutter plate may be such that the contact member and the cutter plate are disposed at the same position in the front-rear direction, or may be such that the contact member and the cutter plate are disposed at different positions in the front-rear direction, but it is preferable that the rear surface of the cutter plate is disposed forward of the front surface of the contact member of the roll paper holding part. In this arrangement, the contact member and the cutter plate are disposed at different levels in a side view, and a predetermined space below the roll paper holding part is formed directly below the front surface of the contact member in the vertical and front-rear directions (see FIG. 6). During use, the tip of the roll paper passes through the predetermined space by its own weight and can be easily positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate. In addition, since the roll paper does not touch the lower end of the contact member or the upper end of the cutter plate, unnecessary friction can be reduced and the roll paper can be prevented from being cut.

With this configuration, when the roll paper holder of the present invention is in use, the roll paper passes between the pressing member and the abutted member, and its tip is pressed by the pressing member, and then passes through a specified space so that its tip is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate, preventing the roll paper from rewinding. Also, the part where the tip of the roll paper appears on the rear side of the cutter plate can be used as a handle (grab) to easily pull out and cut the tip of the roll paper with your fingertips, etc.

[Top board]
The roll paper holder of the present invention preferably includes a top plate that covers the top of the installed roll paper. This makes it possible to prevent dust and other debris and water droplets from adhering to the roll paper. It is preferable that the top plate does not abut against the roll paper in order to prevent interference when pulling out the roll paper. The top plate may also be configured to be able to open and close upwards.

Below, one embodiment of the roll paper holder of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a roll paper holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a central vertical cross-sectional view of the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a central vertical cross-sectional view showing the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 with the roll paper pulled out. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 in use, where (a) shows the state before toilet paper is attached, and (b) shows the state after toilet paper is attached with the pressing member open. FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing the roll paper holder shown in FIG. 1 in use, where (c) shows the state before the tip of the toilet paper passes through a specified space below the roll paper holding part, and (d) shows the state when the tip of the toilet paper is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate.

As shown in FIG. 1, the roll paper holder 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a pair of side plates 10, 12 arranged opposite each other, a roll paper support part 14 that rotatably supports toilet paper A as a roll paper between the side plates 10, 12, a roll paper holding part 16 that is provided in front of the roll paper support part 14 and between the side plates 10, 12 and holds the tip of the toilet paper A, and a cutter plate 18 that is provided between the side plates 10, 12 and below the roll paper holding part 16 with a predetermined space. The toilet paper A is approximately 110 mm wide and 120 mm in diameter.

The side panels 10, 12 are plate-like members with a maximum depth of approximately 160 mm and a maximum height of approximately 200 mm that are positioned to protrude forward from both the left and right ends of a back panel that is approximately 130 mm wide and 160 mm high. The upper surfaces of the side panels 10, 12 extend in the front-to-rear direction and curve from the top surface toward the front. The lower surfaces of the side panels 10, 12 are formed in an arc shape that forms a notch so that the bottom of the toilet paper A can be checked, and are configured so that the remaining amount of toilet paper A can be easily checked from the side.

The roll paper support portion 14 is a support shaft that is inserted into the core of the toilet paper A and supports the toilet paper A so that it can rotate freely.

The roll paper holding section 16 is provided in front of the roll paper support section 14 and includes a pressing member 22 whose upper end is supported by a support shaft 20 between the side plate sections 10 and 12 so as to be freely rotatable, and an abutment member 24 that is fixed below and between the side plate sections 10 and 12 so as to overlap partially with the pressing member 22.

The pressing member 22 is a plate-like member with a width of approximately 130 mm and a maximum height of approximately 40 mm, which is gently curved along the side plate portions 10, 12. The upper ends of the pressing member 22 are attached to the middle or upper portions of the front ends of the side plate portions 10, 12 on both sides of the toilet paper A (diagonally above and in front of the installed toilet paper A). The pressing member 22 is bifurcated at its lower portion, and is configured so that it can be easily opened upwards by placing a finger on the upper end of the central recess.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pressing member 22 is formed with its lower end bent inward, and is configured so that the lower end is securely in contact with the abutment member 24. When the pressing member 22 is in the fully open state, it is tilted backward (approximately 20°) from being perpendicular to the ground, so that the pressing member 22 can be maintained in a state where it does not close due to its own weight, and the upper surface of the pressing member 22 abuts against the front surface of the tabletop 26. When the pressing member 22 is in the closed state, the lower end of the pressing member 22 abuts against the abutment member 24 due to its own weight.

The contact member 24 is a plate-like member with a width of about 130 mm and a height of about 40 mm that is fixed between the front parts of the side plates 10 and 12 and is arranged vertically. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper part of the contact member 24 is gently curved backward, and the lower end of the pressing member 22 contacts the front surface of the curved upper part. The contact member 24 is provided at its upper end with an auxiliary roller 28 that can rotate in the direction of pulling out the toilet paper A. The auxiliary roller 28 is composed of a plastic cylindrical member and a silicone material that covers the cylindrical member. As shown in FIG. 1, a notch 30 for pushing the toilet paper A is provided at the lower center of the contact member 24. The cutout portion of the notch 30 is formed in a semicircular arc shape with a width of about 45 mm and a maximum height of about 15 mm.

The cutter plate 18 is a plate-like member that is approximately 130 mm wide and 25 mm high and is positioned perpendicular to the ground, and has a saw-like cutting blade 32 at its lower end. The lower end of the contact member 24 is approximately 15 mm away from the upper end of the cutter plate 18, leaving a space for the toilet paper A to pass through.

The roll paper holder 1 also has a top plate 26 that covers the upper part above the side plate portions 10 and 12. The top plate 26 is a plate-shaped member with a width of approximately 130 mm and a depth of approximately 90 mm. A rubber cushioning material 34 is attached to the front surface of the top plate 26, and this cushioning material 34 cushions the impact when the upper surface of the pressing member 22 abuts against it. The top plate 26 can also be used as a storage space for items such as smartphones.

Here, the arrangement of the roll paper support portion 14, the contact member 24, and the pressing member 22 will be described.
3, the upper end of the abutment member 24 is located at the same height as the upper end of the roll paper support part 14 (support shaft). As a result, when toilet paper A is first used, the angle (angle α) of the tip of the toilet paper A relative to the abutment member 24 in the feed direction is an obtuse angle, allowing the toilet paper A to be pulled out smoothly.

When the toilet paper A is finished, the roll paper holder 1 can maintain the angle (angle β) of the tip of the toilet paper A in the feeding direction relative to the abutment member 24 at 90° or more, allowing the toilet paper A to be pulled out smoothly. Also, the circumferential angle (angle γ) from the top end of the pressing member 22 to the top end of the abutment member 24, based on the center of the roll paper support part 14 (support shaft), is formed to be 40° or more, so that when the pressing member 22 is opened, the toilet paper A inside can be fully seen.

Next, an example of a method of using (operation of) the roll paper holder 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
First, as preparation, as shown in Fig. 4A(a), the user inserts the core of the toilet paper A into the support shaft of the roll paper support part 14 from below the roll paper holder 1 and attaches it (see Fig. 1). Next, as shown in Fig. 4A(b), the pressing member 22 is opened (rotated upward) and the tip of the toilet paper A is passed between the pressing member 22 and the abutment member 24 and pulled out forward. Next, as shown in Fig. 4B(c), the tip of the pulled out toilet paper A is passed rearward through a predetermined space below the roll paper holding part 16. At this time, the tip of the toilet paper A can be easily passed through by pushing the notch space of the notch part 30 provided at the bottom of the abutment member 24 with a fingertip or the like. This brings the tip of the toilet paper A into a state where it is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate.

When using the toilet paper, as shown in FIG. 4B(d), place your finger on the tip of the toilet paper A located on the rear side of the cutter plate 18, pull out the tip of the toilet paper A to the desired length, and cut it using the cutting blade 32 of the cutter plate 18.

When the roll paper holder 1 according to the first embodiment described above is used, the toilet paper A passes between the pressing member 22 and the abutment member 24, and its tip is pressed by the pressing member 22, and then passes through a predetermined space, and its tip is positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate 18. This prevents the tip of the toilet paper A from being unwound, and the toilet paper A can be easily pulled out and cut using the tip of the toilet paper A located on the rear side of the cutter plate 18 as a handle (grab). In other words, since there is a handle, the toilet paper A can be picked up immediately without having to search for the tip of the toilet paper A. Therefore, it is particularly useful for use by the elderly and people with disabilities. Furthermore, the roll paper holder 1 can be used with fewer opportunities for the user to touch anything other than the tip of the toilet paper A, which is hygienic and prevents infection.

Next, a roll paper holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the upper end of the pressing member is a top cover that is attached to the upper rear end of the side plate (behind the central axis of the toilet paper A) and covers the top of the installed toilet paper A. Furthermore, components that have the same configuration as the roll paper holder 1 of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted.
Here, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a roll paper holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the roll paper holder 2 according to the second embodiment, the pressing member 36 has its upper end attached to the upper rear end of the side plate portions 10 and 12, and serves to cover the top of the installed toilet paper A (top cover), and is supported rotatably by the support shaft 38. Therefore, it can be attached by making use of the structure of a conventional toilet paper holder with a top cover. In addition, the roll paper holder 2 has an auxiliary roller 40 that is divided into three rollers, which allows the toilet paper A to be smoothly pulled out and reduces the load on the toilet paper A to prevent it from being cut. In addition, the cutter plate 44 is made of a transparent material, and the tip of the toilet paper A placed on the rear side can be easily confirmed.

Next, a roll paper holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the rear surface of the cutter plate is located forward of the front surface of the contact member of the roll paper holding portion. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for components having the same configuration as the roll paper holder 1 of the first embodiment, and their description will be omitted.
Here, FIG. 6 is a side view of a roll paper holder according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the roll paper holder 3 according to the third embodiment, the abutment member 46 and the cutter plate 48 are arranged in a staggered manner, so that a predetermined space below the roll paper holding portion 16 is formed directly below the front surface of the abutment member 46, and when in use, the leading end of the toilet paper A passes through the predetermined space by its own weight and can easily be positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate 48. In addition, because the toilet paper A does not touch the bottom end of the abutment member 46 or the top end of the cutter plate 48, unnecessary friction is reduced and cutting of the toilet paper A can be prevented.

The roll paper holder of the present invention is industrially useful because it can be used as a toilet paper holder, etc.

1. Roll paper holder (first embodiment)
2 Roll paper holder (second embodiment)
3 Roll paper holder (third embodiment)
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 Side plate portion 12 Side plate portion 14 Roll paper support portion 16 Roll paper holding portion 18 Cutter plate 20 Support shaft 22 Pressing member 24 Contact member 26 Top plate 28 Auxiliary roller 30 Cutout portion 32 Cutting blade 34 Cushion material 36 Pressing member 38 Support shaft 40 Auxiliary roller 42 Contact member 44 Cutter plate 46 Contact member 48 Cutter plate A Toilet paper

Claims (10)

A pair of side plate portions disposed opposite each other;
a roll paper support portion that rotatably supports the roll paper between the pair of side plates;
a roll paper holding section provided in front of the roll paper support section, the upper end of which is supported so as to be freely rotatable, and the lower end of which is brought into contact with a contact member, the roll paper holding section being provided with a pressing member that presses and holds the tip of the roll paper interposed therebetween;
a cutter plate provided below the roll paper holding portion with a predetermined space therebelow and having a cutting blade at its lower end,
This roll paper holder is characterized in that, when in use, the roll paper passes between the pressing member and the abutted member, its tip is pressed by the pressing member, and then passes through the specified space, with its tip being positioned on the rear side of the cutter plate. The roll paper holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the cutter plate is arranged perpendicular to the ground. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the roll paper support part is a support shaft that is inserted into and supports the core of the roll paper, and the upper end of the contact member is located at the same height as or lower than the upper end of the support shaft. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the contact member is provided at its upper end with an auxiliary roller that can rotate in the direction of pulling out the roll paper. The roll paper holder according to claim 4, characterized in that the auxiliary roller is made up of multiple divided rollers. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cutter plate is made of a transparent material. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the contact member is a plate-shaped member, and a notch is provided at the bottom of the contact member for pushing the roll paper backward. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rear surface of the cutter plate is located forward of the front surface of the contact member of the roll paper holding portion. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper end of the pressing member is attached to the upper rear end of the side plate portion, covering the upper part of the installed roll paper. The roll paper holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with a top plate that covers the top of the installed roll paper.

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