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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 1995
Filed:
Feb. 16, 1994
Kotobuki & Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A slider mechanism of a mechanical pencil is capable of fixing its lead guide at positions of its projection and withdrawal. The slider mechanism comprises a slider fixing the lead guide, the slider being provided with a sliding member sliding on the internal peripheral surface of a point member, a projection provided on the rear end of the external peripheral surface of the sliding member, and grooves provided on the internal peripheral surface of the point member, the grooves being engaged with the projection at positions of the lead guide's projection from and withdrawal into an aperture on the tip of the point member. The projecting position of the lead guide in a writing state and the withdrawal position in a housing state are securely maintained.