Container

Abstract

The task is to provide a container that can be easily disassembled. A container having a spherical shape formed by combining a first hemispherical member and a second hemispherical member, a first fixing part formed on the first hemispherical member and located on the outer side of the second hemispherical member when in the spherical shape, and a second fixing part formed on the second hemispherical member and fixing the first fixing part when in the spherical shape, wherein an opening leading to the interior of the second hemispherical member is formed in the second fixing part at a position corresponding to the end of the first fixing part.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The disclosure is about the container. Background Technology

[0002] For some time now, spherical capsules that contain goods received and dispensed by vending machines have been widely distributed. In addition, capsules (containers for receiving goods) with multiple holes arranged therein have been developed (Patent Document 1). Prior art literature

[0003] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2024-126278 The problem to be solved

[0004] However, in the article receiving container described in Patent Document 1, there was room for further improvement because it was necessary to release the locking state of the connecting part and the locking joint opening when disassembling.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of these circumstances and aims to provide a container that can be easily disassembled. means of solving the problem

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the container of the present invention,

[0007] It is a container that forms a spherical shape by combining a first hemispherical member and a second hemispherical member, and

[0008] A first fixing part formed on the first hemispherical member and located on the outer side of the second hemispherical member when in the spherical shape, and

[0009] A second fixing member formed on the second hemispherical member and having a second fixing member that fixes the first fixing member in the spherical shape,

[0010] In the second fixed part, an opening leading into the interior of the second hemispherical member is formed at a position corresponding to the end of the first fixed part.

[0011] It is characterized by the fact that. Effects of the invention

[0012] According to the container of the present invention, when the first fixing part is pressed in a direction spaced apart from the second fixing part, the user's finger is inserted into the opening, allowing the finger to be easily hooked onto the first fixing part.

[0013] By this, the container of the present invention can be easily disassembled.

[0014] Furthermore, the above effects are merely illustrative for convenience of explanation and are not limiting. In addition to, or instead of, any of the effects described in this disclosure or effects that would be evident to a person skilled in the art may be produced. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container (1) in which the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are combined. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container (1) in a disassembled state. FIG. 3 is a top view of the first hemispherical member (11). FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the second hemispherical member (12). Figure 5 is an enlarged view of range A in Figure 1. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a blood catch portion (27) that does not have a finger catch portion (45). FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the mode of the container (1) when the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) of the container (1) in a disassembled state are combined. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the mode of the container (1) when the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) of the container (1) in a disassembled state are combined. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of a container (1) when combining the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) of a container (1) in a disassembled state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of disassembling a container (1) in a combined state. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the dimensions of the container (1). FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first mold (61) that forms a first hemispherical member (11). FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second mold (62) that forms a second hemispherical member (12). Specific details for implementing the invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, the description will be made using mutually perpendicular three-dimensional directions (i.e., X direction, Y direction, and Z direction). Also, for convenience of explanation, rotation with respect to a virtual axis extending in a predetermined direction as the axis of rotation may be simply expressed as rotation with respect to a predetermined direction as the axis. Likewise, for convenience of explanation, regarding a "virtual axis extending in a predetermined direction," such as movement along a virtual axis extending in a predetermined direction or a circle centered on a virtual axis extending in a predetermined direction, the "virtual axis extending in a predetermined direction" may be expressed as the "axis of a predetermined direction."

[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a container (1) in a combined state of a first hemispherical member (11) and a second hemispherical member (12) is shown. Also, referring to FIG. 2, a perspective view of a container (1) in a disassembled state is shown. The container (1) is composed of a first hemispherical member (11) and a second hemispherical member (12). The container (1) forms a spherical shape by combining the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12). Additionally, when the container (1) is in a spherical shape, a space is formed inside. Accordingly, when the container (1) is in a spherical shape, it is possible to contain an item inside. That is, the container (1) can be used as a container for capsule products that are received and dispensed by a vending machine, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-207580.

[0018] The first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) comprise, for example, resin. Additionally, the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are both integrally molded. That is, since the container (1) is composed of two members, production is easy. The first hemispherical member (11) is a roughly hemispherical member that protrudes in the Z direction when viewed from the X direction and the Y direction. This first hemispherical member (11) is provided with a first mesh portion (21), a first rigid portion (23), a fitting portion (25), and a catch portion (27) (first fixing portion).

[0019] Referring to FIG. 3, a top view of the first hemispherical member (11) is shown. The first mesh portion (21) is a portion formed in a grid shape including a plurality of openings (first openings (21a)). That is, the first openings (21a) form a square when viewed from the Z direction and are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Specifically, the first openings (21a) are arranged in a direction that forms 45° with respect to the X direction when viewed from the Z direction (virtual line B in FIG. 3). In other words, the first openings (21a) are formed by forming a plurality of first ribs (29) that extend in a direction that forms 45° with respect to the X direction when viewed from the Z direction and a direction perpendicular to said direction in the first mesh portion (21).

[0020] According to FIG. 2, the first rigid body (23) is an annular part that follows a circle centered on an axis extending in the Z direction. When the container (1) forms a spherical shape, the first rigid body (23) contacts the second rigid body (33) described later of the second hemispherical member (12). By forming this first rigid body (23), the first hemispherical member (11) can prevent the part that the finger (100) touches from being locally deformed and damaged when the end on the -Z side is pressed by the user's finger (100) in, for example, the X direction or the Y direction.

[0021] The fitting portion (25) is a portion formed on the inner side in the radial direction of the first rigid portion (23). Specifically, the fitting portion (25) is a concave portion formed to offset the portion on the -Z side of the inner side in the radial direction of the first rigid portion (23) outward in the radial direction. This fitting portion (25) covers the outer side in the radial direction of the guide portion (35) described later of the second hemispherical member (12). The catch portion (27) is a portion protruding in the -Z direction from the first rigid portion (23). When the container (1) forms a spherical shape, the catch portion (27) is located on the outer side in the radial direction (X side) of the catch portion (37) described later of the second hemispherical member (12). For example, four of these catch portions (27) are formed on the first rigid portion (23) and are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0022] The second hemispherical member (12) is a roughly hemispherical member that protrudes in the -Z direction when viewed from the X and Y directions. This second hemispherical member (12) is provided with a second mesh portion (31), a second rigid portion (33), a guide portion (35), and a catch portion (37) (second fixing portion).

[0023] Referring to FIG. 4, a bottom view of the second hemispherical member (12) is shown. The second mesh portion (31) is a portion formed in a grid pattern that includes a plurality of openings (second openings (31a)), similar to the first mesh portion (21). That is, the second openings (31a) form a square when viewed from the -Z direction and are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Specifically, the second openings (31a) are arranged in a direction that forms 45° with respect to the X direction when viewed from the -Z direction. In other words, the second mesh portion (31) forms the second openings (31a) by a plurality of second ribs (39) that extend in a direction that forms 45° with respect to the X direction when viewed from the -Z direction and in a direction perpendicular to said direction, similar to the first mesh portion (21).

[0024] According to FIG. 2, the second rigid body (33) is an annular part that follows a circle centered on an axis extending in the Z direction, just like the first rigid body (23). When the container (1) forms a spherical shape, the second rigid body (33) is in contact with the first rigid body (23) of the first hemispherical member (11). By forming this second rigid body (33), the second hemispherical member (12), just like the first rigid body (23), can be prevented from being damaged by external forces such as pressure.

[0025] The guide portion (35) is a portion that protrudes in the Z direction from the inner portion in the radial direction of the second rigid portion (33). This guide portion (35) is formed at a position corresponding to the fitting portion (25) of the first hemispherical member (11) and is located inward from the fitting portion (25) when viewed in the radial direction. Accordingly, the movement of the guide portion (35) in the X direction and Y direction is restricted by the fitting portion (25). The catch portion (37) is a portion cut out from the outer surface of the second rigid portion (33) toward the inner portion in the radial direction. For example, four of these catch portions (37) are formed on the second rigid portion (33) and are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 5, an enlarged view of range A in FIG. 1 is shown. Here, in FIG. 5, the container (1) is in a disassembled state with the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) separated. The catch portion (27) has a projection (41), a thickness reduction groove (42), a catch hole (43), and a finger catch portion (45).

[0027] The projection (41) is a part that protrudes in the -Z direction from the first rigid body part (23). The thickness reduction groove (42) is a groove that extends in the Z direction from the Z side of the finger catch part (45) in the projection (41). The catch hole (43) is a hole that extends inward in the radial direction from the thickness reduction groove (42). The finger catch part (45) is the -Z direction end of the projection (41). A plurality of grooves are formed on the outer side in the radial direction of this finger catch part (45).

[0028] Referring to FIG. 6, a perspective view of a hook portion (27) that does not have a finger hook portion (45) is shown. Of the four hook portions (27), two hook portions (27) have the finger hook portion (45) described above, and the other two hook portions (27) do not have the finger hook portion (45). Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the hook portion (27) having the finger hook portion (45) is referred to as the hook portion (27A), and the hook portion (27) not having the finger hook portion (45) is referred to as the hook portion (27B). According to FIG. 3, the hook portion (27A) and the hook portion (27B) are formed on the first rigid body portion (23) and arranged in a circumferential direction. Additionally, the hook portion (27A) and the hook portion (27B) are arranged alternately, for example. Returning to FIG. 6, the guiding groove (47) is formed at the -Z direction end of the projection (41) in place of the finger guiding portion (45) of the guiding portion (27A). The guiding groove (47) is a groove formed on the inner edge portion in the diameter direction of the projection (41). This guiding groove (47) is located on the Z side of the finger guiding portion (45).

[0029] Returning to FIG. 5, the catch portion (37) has an insertion groove (51), a catch hook (53), a recess (55), and an opening (57). The insertion groove (51) is formed at a position corresponding to the projection (41) and is a groove extending in the Z direction. Additionally, the insertion groove (51) is formed to have a width wider than the width direction (Y direction) of the projection (41). The catch hook (53) is a projection extending outward in the radial direction (X direction) from the bottom surface (51a) of the insertion groove (51). The -Z side end surface (53a) of this catch hook (53) is inclined in the -Z direction as it extends outward in the radial direction from the bottom surface (51a). Additionally, on the hook (53), a roughly arc-shaped arc surface (53b) is formed in cross-section, extending from the outer side in the radial direction to the end on the Z side, and facing inward in the radial direction as it faces in the Z direction.

[0030] The concave portion (55) is a concave portion that is concave toward the inner side in the radial direction from the bottom surface (51a) of the insertion groove (51). When the container (1) is in a spherical shape, the concave portion (55) is formed at a position corresponding to the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27). That is, when the container (1) is in a spherical shape, the concave portion (55) is formed to be concave in a direction spaced apart from the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27). The opening (57) is a hole that extends from the concave portion (55) toward the inner side in the radial direction (inside of the container (1)). When the container (1) is in a spherical shape, this opening (57) is formed at a position spaced apart from the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27) in the -Z direction from the first hemispherical member (11). That is, the opening (57) is formed in a position not covered by the finger catch (45).

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the container (1) when the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) of the container (1) in a disassembled state are combined is shown as a cross-sectional view of the ZX section. Hereinafter, following FIGS. 7 to 9, the configurations of the catch portion (27) and the catch portion (37) when the container (1) takes on a spherical shape from a disassembled state will be explained.

[0032] According to FIG. 7, when the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) of the disassembled container (1) are brought close together with the first rigid body part (23) and the second rigid body part (33) facing each other in the Z direction and -Z direction, the finger catch part (45) and the catch hook (53) come into contact.

[0033] According to FIG. 8, after the finger catch portion (45) and the catch hook (53) come into contact, the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are brought closer in the Z direction and -Z direction, and the finger catch portion (45) is pressed outward in the radial direction (X direction) by the catch hook (53). Specifically, the arc surface (53b) of the catch hook (53) comes into contact with the inner side in the radial direction (-X side) of the -Z direction end of the finger catch portion (45). Then, as the catch hook (53) moves in the Z direction, the finger catch portion (45) is pressed in the X direction by the arc surface (53b) of the catch hook (53). As described above, the projection (41) on which the finger catch portion (45) is formed protrudes in the -Z direction from the first rigid body portion (23). That is, as the hook (53) moves in the Z direction, the protrusion (41) bends with the Z side (i.e., the base of the protrusion (41)) as the axis. Thus, by forming an arc surface (53b) on the hook (53), the hook (53) can fit into the inner side (-X side) in the diametrical direction of the finger hook (45).

[0034] According to FIG. 9, the catch hook (53) moves in the Z direction, passes through the finger catch portion (45), and is positioned in the catch hole (43). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the curved projection (41) returns to its original state by elastic deformation because the finger catch portion (45) is not compressed by the catch hook (53) as it passes through the catch hook (53). Thus, the end surface (53a) of the catch hook (53) positioned in the catch hole (43) contacts the inner edge on the -Z side of the catch hole (43). As a result, the catch portion (37) is caught on the catch portion (27), so the combined state of the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) (i.e., the spherical shape of the container (1)) can be maintained.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 10, an explanatory diagram illustrating the method of disassembling the container (1) in a combined state is shown as a cross-sectional view of the ZX section. Below, following FIG. 1 and FIG. 10, an example of the method of disassembling the container (1) is described. When disassembling the spherical container (1), the user first hooks the finger (100) onto the -Z side end of the finger hook (45) of the hook portion (27A) and pulls it outward in the radial direction (X direction) (Fig. 10). As a result, the projection (41) is bent with the Z side (i.e., the base of the projection (41)) as the axis so that the -Z side end of the finger hook (45) moves in the X direction. Next, the user pulls a finger catch portion (45) different from the finger catch portion (45) shown in FIG. 10 (i.e., the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27) on the -X side) outward in the radial direction (-X direction), just like the finger catch portion (45) shown in FIG. 10. By doing so, the catch portion (27A) on the X side and the -X side is released from the catch hole (43) by the catch hook (53). At this time, because the end surface (53a) on the -Z side of the catch hook (53) is inclined in the -Z direction as it faces outward in the radial direction from the bottom surface (51a), the catch portion (27A) comes into contact with the outward side in the radial direction of the catch hook (53). That is, when the user separates the finger (100) from the finger catch portion (45) after the catch on the catch hole (43) by the catch hook (53) is released, the catch portion (27A) comes into contact with the outer side in the diameter direction of the catch hook (53) while bent (with the catch of the catch hook (53) released).

[0036] Afterward, the user presses the concave portion (55) of the locking portion (37) on both the Y-side and -Y-side, corresponding to the locking portion (27B), inward in the radial direction. As a result, the second rigid portion (33) of the second hemispherical member (12) is bent so that the locking hook (53) of the pressed locking portion (37) moves inward in the radial direction. When the locking hook (53) moves inward in the radial direction in this way, the locking of the locking portion (27B) with respect to the locking hole (43) by the locking hook (53) is released. That is, when the locking of the locking portion (27B) by the locking hook (53) is released while the locking portion (27A) is in contact with the outer side in the radial direction of the locking hook (53), the locking state of all locking portions (27) is released. Therefore, the user can easily release the catch on the catch hole (43) by the catch hook (53). Thus, the user can easily release the combined state of the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12).

[0037] Here, when a user hooks their finger (100) onto the finger hook portion (45), the tip of the finger (100) enters the concave portion (55). Therefore, by forming the concave portion (55) at a position corresponding to the finger hook portion (45) of the hook portion (37), it is possible to make it easier for the user to hook their finger (100) onto the finger hook portion (45). In particular, since an opening (57) is formed on the bottom surface (51a) of the concave portion (55), that is, the insertion groove (51), the tip of the user's finger (100) enters the opening (57), allowing the finger (100) to be hooked accurately onto the finger hook portion (45).

[0038] Referring to FIG. 11, an explanatory diagram illustrating the dimensions of the container (1) is shown as a cross-sectional view. Specifically, it is a cross-sectional view of the spherical container (1) in the plane formed by the virtual line B and the Z-axis in FIG. 3. Below, the dimensions of the container (1), the first hemispherical member (11), and the second hemispherical member (12) will be described.

[0039] The diameter φ of the container (1), which represents the distance between the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) of the container (1) in a spherical shape, is 27 mm or more and 70 mm or less. In a specific example, the diameter φ is 65 mm. The plate thickness t1 in the diameter direction of the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) is 1.1 mm or more and 1.5 mm or less. In a specific example, the plate thickness t1 is 1.1 mm. The plate thickness t2 in the diameter direction of the second rigid portion (33) is 1.8 mm or more and 3.0 mm or less. In a specific example, the plate thickness t2 is 2.2 mm. In particular, the plate thickness t2 should be at least twice the plate thickness t1. By doing so, the strength of the second rigid body part (33), which is prone to bending when disassembling the container (1), can be increased.

[0040] The width t3 of the first rib (29) and the second rib (39) is 1.1 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less. As a specific example, the width t3 is 1.5 mm. In particular, the plate thickness t1 should be less than or equal to the width t3. By doing so, the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) can reduce the rigidity in the diameter direction.

[0041] The position L1 of the -Z side end portion in the first mesh portion (21) is a position where the angle θ1 formed by the Z direction and the tangent plane (tangent line seen in FIG. 11) outside the diameter direction of the first mesh portion (21) is 25° or more and 45° or less. In a specific example, the angle θ1 is 25°. The position L2 of the Z side end portion in the second mesh portion (31) is a position where the angle θ2 formed by the -Z direction and the tangent plane (tangent line seen in FIG. 11) outside the diameter direction of the second mesh portion (31) is 25° or more and 45° or less, similar to the first mesh portion (21). In a specific example, the angle θ2 is 25°. Accordingly, when forming the first mesh section (21) and the second mesh section (31), the first mesh forming section (71) and the second mesh forming section (81), which are provided by the mold described later, can be formed to extend in a unified manner in the Z direction and the -Z direction. That is, the mold for forming the first mesh section (21) and the second mesh section (31) can be simplified.

[0042] Here, in this embodiment, the diameter φ is set to 65 mm, but when the diameter φ is made larger or smaller, the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are formed to satisfy the conditions of various dimensions described above. Specifically, regarding the first rib (29) and the second rib (39), instead of making the width t3 larger than 2.0 mm or smaller than 1.1 mm, it is possible to consider increasing the number of the first rib (29) and the second rib (39). By doing so, containers (1) of various diameters φ can be formed while maintaining the flexibility and strength of the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12).

[0043] In this way, by forming the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) on the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12), the rigidity can be reduced and the flexibility increased. Additionally, by forming the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) on the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12), the product contained in the container (1) can be made visible to the user.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 12, an explanatory diagram illustrating a first mold (61) forming a first hemispherical member (11) is shown as a cross-sectional view of the ZX section. Additionally, referring to FIG. 13, an explanatory diagram illustrating a second mold (62) forming a second hemispherical member (12) is shown as a cross-sectional view of the ZX section. Hereinafter, following FIG. 12 and 13, the first mold (61) for manufacturing the first hemispherical member (11) and the second mold (62) for manufacturing the second hemispherical member (12) will be described.

[0045] According to FIG. 12, the first mold (61) comprises a first cavity (64) and a first core (65). The first cavity (64) is a mold that forms the Z-side of the first hemispherical member (11). This first cavity (64) has a first spherical forming part (70), a first mesh forming part (71), and a first catch forming part (73). The first spherical forming part (70) is a part that forms the outer surface of the first hemispherical member (11) in the radial direction. The first mesh forming part (71) is a plurality of block-shaped parts extending in the -Z direction from the first spherical forming part (70). The end of the first mesh forming part (71) on the -Z side contacts the first inner surface forming part (75) of the first core (65), which will be described later. Additionally, the first mesh forming part (71) has an outer edge with a shape equivalent to the inner edge of the first opening (21a).

[0046] The first catch forming part (73) is a part that forms the outer shape of the Z-side of the catch part (27). A first pressure cutting part (73a) is provided in this first catch forming part (73). The first pressure cutting part (73a) is a part that forms the thickness reduction groove (42) and the catch hole (43) of the catch part (27). Specifically, the -Z-side portion of the first pressure cutting part (73a) forms the Z-side edge of the catch hole (43). In addition, the diameter-direction inner portion (-X-side) of the first pressure cutting part (73a) forms the diameter-direction outer portion (X-side) of the thickness reduction groove (42).

[0047] The first core (65) is a mold that forms the -Z side of the first hemispherical member (11). This first core (65) has a first inner surface forming part (75) and a second catch forming part (77). The first inner surface forming part (75) is a part that forms the outer surface of the inner side in the diameter direction of the first hemispherical member (11). The end of the -Z side of the first mesh forming part (71) contacts this first inner surface forming part (75). The second catch forming part (77) is a part that follows the outer shape of the -Z side of the catch part (27). A first relief part (77a) is formed in this second catch forming part (77). The first relief portion (77a) is a portion corresponding to the blood catch hole (43), and the portion on the outer side (X-side) in the radial direction contacts the portion on the inner side (-X-side) in the radial direction of the first pressure cutting portion (73a).

[0048] By providing such a first cavity (64) and a first core (65), the first mold (61) forms the first mesh portion (21) and the catch portion (27) of the first hemispherical member (11). Specifically, when the raw material of the first hemispherical member (11) is filled while the first cavity (64) and the first core (65) are combined, the raw material enters the gap between the first cavity (64) and the first core (65) and hardens, thereby forming the first hemispherical member (11).

[0049] At this time, since the first rib (29) is formed by the first mesh forming part (71), the first opening (21a) can be formed. Additionally, by the first pressure cutting part (73a) and the first relief part (77a) coming into contact, a catch hole (43) can be formed. Furthermore, since the first mesh forming part (71), the first pressure cutting part (73a), and the first relief part (77a) extend in the Z direction or the -Z direction, the first hemispherical member (11) after curing can be drawn out from the first cavity (64) and the first core (65) in the Z direction or the -Z direction. That is, by forming the first opening (21a) and the catch hole (43) in the first cavity (64) and the first core (65) by the first mesh forming part (71), the first pressure cutting part (73a), and the first relief part (77a) protruding in the Z direction or -Z direction, the first hemispherical member (11) can be formed with two molds, and furthermore, the manufacturing cost can be lowered.

[0050] According to FIG. 13, the second mold (62) has a second cavity (67) and a second core (68). The second cavity (67) is a mold that forms the -Z side of the second hemispherical member (12). This second cavity (67) has a second spherical forming part (80), a second mesh forming part (81), and a first locking forming part (83). The second spherical forming part (80) is a part that forms the outer surface of the second hemispherical member (12) in the radial direction. The second mesh forming part (81) is a plurality of block-shaped parts that extend in the Z direction from the second spherical forming part (80). The end of the second mesh forming part (81) on the Z side contacts the second inner surface forming part (85) of the second core (68), which will be described later.

[0051] The first locking forming part (83) is a part that forms the outer shape of the -Z side of the locking part (37). A second pressure cutting part (83a) is provided in this first locking forming part (83). The second pressure cutting part (83a) is a part that forms the concave part (55) and the opening (57) of the locking part (37). The Z-side portion of this second pressure cutting part (83a) forms the edge of the -Z side of the concave part (55). In addition, the diametrically inner portion (-X side) of the second pressure cutting part (83a) forms the diametrically outer portion (X side) of the concave part (55).

[0052] The second core (68) is a mold that forms the Z-side of the second hemispherical member (12). This second core (68) has a second inner surface forming part (85) and a second locking forming part (87). The second inner surface forming part (85) is a part that forms the outer surface of the inner side in the diameter direction of the second hemispherical member (12). The end of the Z-side of the second mesh forming part (81) contacts this second inner surface forming part (85). The second locking forming part (87) is a part that follows the outer shape of the Z-side of the locking part (37). A second relief part (87a) is formed in this second locking forming part (87). The second relief part (87a) is a part corresponding to the opening (57), and the outer side in the diameter direction (X-side) contacts the inner side in the diameter direction (-X-side) of the second pressure cutting part (83a).

[0053] By providing such a second cavity (67) and a second core (68), the second mold (62) forms the second mesh portion (31) and the locking portion (37) of the second hemispherical member (12). Specifically, when the second cavity (67) and the second core (68) are combined and the raw material of the second hemispherical member (12) is filled, the raw material enters the gap between the second cavity (67) and the second core (68) and hardens, thereby forming the second hemispherical member (12).

[0054] At this time, since the second rib (39) is formed by the second mesh forming part (81), the second opening (31a) can be formed. Additionally, the opening (57) can be formed by the second pressure cutting part (83a) and the second relief part (87a) coming into contact. Furthermore, since the second mesh forming part (81), the second pressure cutting part (83a), and the second relief part (87a) extend in the Z direction or the -Z direction, the second hemispherical member (12) after curing can be drawn out from the second cavity (67) and the second core (68) in the Z direction or the -Z direction. That is, by forming the second opening (31a) and the opening (57) in the second cavity (67) and the second core (68) by means of a second mesh forming part (81), a second pressure cutting part (83a), and a second relief part (87a) protruding in the Z direction or -Z direction, the second hemispherical member (12) can be formed with two molds, and furthermore, the manufacturing cost can be lowered.

[0055] As described above, the container according to the present invention is a container (1) that forms a spherical shape by combining a first hemispherical member (11) and a second hemispherical member (12). It is provided with a catch portion (27) formed on the first hemispherical member (11) and located on the outer side of the second hemispherical member (12) when in a spherical shape, and a catch portion (37) formed on the second hemispherical member (12) and fixing the catch portion (27) when in a spherical shape. In the catch portion (37), an opening (57) is formed that leads into the interior of the second hemispherical member (12) at a position corresponding to a finger catch portion (45), which is the end of the catch portion (27). By doing so, when the catch portion (27) is pulled in a direction spaced apart from the catch portion (37), the user's finger (100) can be easily caught on the catch portion (27).

[0056] Additionally, in the container according to the present invention, when in a spherical shape, at least a portion of the opening (57) is formed at a position spaced apart from the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27) in a direction spaced apart from the first hemispherical member (11). Accordingly, the user can insert the finger (100) into the opening (57) when the finger (100) is caught on the finger catch portion (45). Thus, the user can appropriately catch the finger on the finger catch portion (45).

[0057] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the catch portion (37) has a concave portion (55) that is concave in a direction spaced apart from the catch portion (27) at a position corresponding to the finger catch portion (45) of the catch portion (27), and the opening portion (57) is formed in the concave portion (55). By doing so, the user's finger (100) can be inserted into the opening portion (57) and hooked appropriately onto the catch portion (27).

[0058] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are formed with a first mesh portion (21) and a second mesh portion (31) including a plurality of first openings (21a) and second openings (31a). Accordingly, even when the permeability of the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) is low, the inside of the container (1) can be seen by the user.

[0059] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) are formed such that at least some of the plurality of first openings (21a) and second openings (31a) are arranged in a grid pattern when viewed from the Z direction (a predetermined direction). By doing so, the design of the first openings (21a) and second openings (31a) can be improved, for example, when viewed from the Z direction.

[0060] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, a second mesh portion (31) including a plurality of second openings (31a) is formed in the second hemispherical member (12), and the concave portion (55) of the second opening (31a) and the catch portion (37) is formed along the same Z direction. Accordingly, the formation of the second opening (31a) and the concave portion (55) of the catch portion (37) can be formed with a set of molds (second molds (62)).

[0061] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, a plurality of catch portions (27) are provided and arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. By doing so, the effort required to match the relative positional relationship between the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) can be reduced.

[0062] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the number of locking parts (27) is four or fewer. By doing so, the release rate of locking for all locking parts (27) can be improved when one locking state of the locking part (37) and the locking part (27) is released. Furthermore, the number of locking parts (27) required to be released when disassembling the container (1) can be reduced.

[0063] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the plate thickness t1 in the diameter direction of the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) is 1.1 mm or more. In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the shortest distance between the first opening (21a) in the first mesh portion (21) and the shortest distance between the second opening (31a) in the second mesh portion (31) is greater than or equal to the plate thickness t1 in the diameter direction of the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31). By doing so, it is possible to have flexibility while having appropriate strength.

[0064] In addition, in the container according to the present invention, the angle formed between the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) and the direction followed by the first opening (21a) and the second opening (31a) is 25° or more. Accordingly, the first opening (21a) and the second opening (31a) can be suitably formed in the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12).

[0065] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and various modifications are possible.

[0066] For example, in this embodiment, it has been described that there are four catch portions (27), but there may be three or fewer, or five or more. Likewise, it has been described that there are four catch portions (37), but there may be three or fewer, or five or more. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of catch portions (27) protruding in the -Z direction must be less than or equal to the number of catch portions (37) that accommodate the catch portions (27). That is, when the number of catch portions (27) is less than the number of catch portions (37), all catch portions (27) can be accommodated by the catch portions (37) when the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) are combined. In particular, it is preferable that the catch portions (37) be formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. By this, the user can combine the first hemispherical member (11) and the second hemispherical member (12) without being conscious of the position of the catch portion (37).

[0067] In addition, although the shapes of the first mesh portion (21) and the second mesh portion (31) in the present embodiment have been specifically described above, they may be appropriately modified. For example, the first opening (21a) and the first opening (21a) are made to be squares when viewed from the -Z direction or the Z direction, but they may be rectangular, triangular, polygonal with pentagons or more, circular, character-shaped, etc., or some or all of them may have different shapes.

[0068] Furthermore, the designations in the above-described embodiments are merely used to distinguish configurations, etc. from one another, and different designations may be used depending on the function or mode. Additionally, even if the description "first" or "second" is used in this disclosure, it does not mean that it is limited to only the two elements to which they are assigned. Naturally, "third," "fourth," and multiple elements therefrom may be included. Explanation of the symbols

[0069] 1: Courage 11: First hemisphere absence 12: Second hemisphere absence 21: 1st Mesh Section (Mesh Section) 21a: First opening (opening) 27: Blood catch (1st fixation part) 29: The 1st Liv (Liv) 31: 2nd Mesh Section (Mesh Section) 31a: Second opening (opening) 37: Locking part (second fixing part) 39: The 2nd Liv (Liv) 43: Bloody hole 45: Finger catch (end) 55: Concave part 57: Opening

Claims

Claim 1 A container having a spherical shape formed by combining a first hemispherical member and a second hemispherical member, a first fixing part formed on the first hemispherical member and located on the outside of the second hemispherical member when in the spherical shape, and a second fixing part formed on the second hemispherical member and fixing the first fixing part when in the spherical shape, wherein the second fixing part has an opening formed in the second fixing part at a position corresponding to the end of the first fixing part and leading into the interior of the second hemispherical member. Claim 2 A container according to claim 1, wherein, in the above-mentioned shape, at least a portion of the opening is formed at a position spaced apart from the end of the first fixed part in a direction spaced apart from the first hemispherical member. Claim 3 In claim 1, the second fixing part has a concave portion that is recessed in a direction spaced apart from the first fixing part at a position corresponding to the end of the first fixing part, and the opening is formed in the concave portion, the container. Claim 4 A container according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first hemispherical member and the second hemispherical member has a mesh portion formed including a plurality of openings. Claim 5 In paragraph 4, the mesh portion is formed such that at least some of the plurality of openings are arranged in a grid pattern when viewed from a predetermined direction, forming a container. Claim 6 In paragraph 3, the second hemispherical member is formed with a mesh portion including a plurality of openings, and the openings and the concave portions of the second fixed portion are formed along the same direction, forming a container. Claim 7 In claim 1, the first fixing part is provided in plurality and arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, a container. Claim 8 In claim 7, the first fixing part is a container having four or fewer. Claim 9 In paragraph 4, the plate thickness in the diameter direction of the mesh portion is 1.1 mm or more, for the container. Claim 10 A container according to claim 4, wherein the shortest distance between the plurality of openings in the mesh portion is greater than or equal to the plate thickness in the diameter direction of the mesh portion. Claim 11 In claim 5, the above mesh portion is a container in which the angle formed between the tangent plane on the outer diameter direction of the mesh portion and the direction followed by the opening is 25° or more.

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