Delivery container

Abstract

Provided is a delivery container, which can deliver cosmetics of the same length as that delivered in the previous makeup process by pressing once when starting a makeup process, and can easily store the cosmetics in the container when the makeup process ends, and can also fine-tune the delivered length of the cosmetics if necessary. For the delivery container (1), an inner cylinder (3) having a through groove (3a) extending in the axial direction is arranged inside an outer cylinder (2), the inner wall surface of the outer cylinder (2) is provided with a spiral groove (2a), and an intermediate tray (4) having a protrusion (4a) on the side surface is arranged inside the inner cylinder, the protrusion (4a) of the intermediate tray penetrates the through groove (3a) of the inner cylinder and engages with the spiral groove (2a) of the outer cylinder, thereby, in response to any of the axial up and down movement and the rotational movement around the axis of the outer cylinder, the intermediate tray moves up and down corresponding to the movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispensing container used for dispensing stick-shaped cosmetics such as lipstick. Background Art

[0002] Compared with the past, regarding delivery containers used for delivering stick-shaped cosmetics such as lipstick, there are known: a mechanism comprising an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder that rotate relative to each other, wherein when the outer cylinder is fixed with the fingertips of one hand and the inner cylinder is rotated with the other hand, a carrier mounted with the stick-shaped lipstick rises or falls to deliver or store the stick-shaped cosmetics (Patent Document 1); a mechanism wherein a sleeve that stores the stick-shaped cosmetics rises or falls to deliver or store the stick-shaped cosmetics by sliding an operating button that can move up and down and is provided on the side of the container (Patent Document 2), etc.

[0003] These delivery containers all utilize the rotation of the inner tube and the sliding of the operation button to return the stick-shaped cosmetics to the original position and store them in the container when the makeup process is completed. Therefore, when performing the makeup process again, the cosmetics are delivered from the container in the same manner as the last time, and the makeup process is started after adjusting the length. At the end of the makeup process, the cosmetics need to be stored in the container as before.

[0004] In addition, when applying lipstick on lips, the lipstick is dispensed from the container to a length that is easy to apply, but the amount of lipstick removed in one application is small, and the length of the lipstick dispensed during application hardly changes each time. Therefore, the series of actions required by conventional dispensers for dispensing cosmetics, adjusting the length, and storing the cosmetics in the container each time may be cumbersome, and actions such as rotating the inner cylinder are troublesome operations, especially for the elderly and people with physical disabilities. In addition, in the process of repeating such operations, there is a risk of accidentally dropping the container and causing damage or breaking of the lipstick.

[0005] Therefore, it is required to develop a dispensing container that can dispense cosmetics to the same length as that dispensed in the previous makeup process by pressing a button when starting the makeup process, and that can easily store the cosmetics in the container when the makeup process is finished, and can also fine-tune the dispensed length of the cosmetics if necessary.

[0006] Existing patent literature

[0007] Patent Literature

[0008] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-330326

[0009] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-024716 Summary of the invention

[0010] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide a dispensing container that can dispense cosmetics to the same length as that dispensed in the previous makeup process by pressing a button when starting the makeup process, and that can easily store the cosmetics in the container when the makeup process is finished, and can also fine-tune the dispensed length of the cosmetics if necessary.

[0012] Solutions for solving problems

[0013] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventors conducted research and obtained the following insights, thereby completing the present invention: by combining an outer cylinder with a spiral groove on the inner wall, an inner cylinder with a through groove extending in the axial direction, and an intermediate tray with a protrusion on the side, cosmetics can be delivered or stored with a single press, and the delivered length of the cosmetics can be finely adjusted as needed.

[0014] That is, the present invention is a delivery container, characterized in that an inner cylinder having a through groove extending in an axial direction is arranged inside an outer cylinder, a spiral groove is arranged on the inner wall of the outer cylinder, and an intermediate tray having a protrusion on the side is arranged inside the inner cylinder, the protrusion of the intermediate tray penetrates the through groove of the inner cylinder and engages with the spiral groove of the outer cylinder, thereby, in response to any of the axial up and down movement and the rotational movement around the axis of the outer cylinder, the intermediate tray moves up and down corresponding to the movement.

[0015] Furthermore, the delivery container of the present invention is characterized in that the delivery container is provided with a control mechanism portion, which is connected to the outer tube and is used to limit the range of the vertical movement of the outer tube in the axial direction.

[0016] Furthermore, the delivery container of the present invention is characterized in that the control mechanism portion includes a locking mechanism for suppressing the vertical movement of the outer tube.

[0017] Effects of the Invention

[0018] According to the dispensing container of the present invention, when starting a makeup process, cosmetics can be dispensed with a single press to the same length as that dispensed in the previous makeup process. In addition, when the makeup process is finished, the cosmetics can be easily stored in the container, and, if necessary, the dispensed length of the cosmetics can be finely adjusted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the delivery container (first embodiment).

[0020] Figure 2is an external view (partial perspective view) of a delivery container (first embodiment) ( Figure 2 (a) indicates the state where the cover is installed. Figure 2 (b) shows the state where the cover is removed. ).

[0021] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a delivery container (first embodiment) ( Figure 3 (b) is from other angles Figure 3 A diagram obtained by enlarging the portion surrounded by the dotted line in (a). ).

[0022] Figure 4 : is a perspective view showing a dispensing container (first embodiment) in a state where cosmetics are dispensed. Figure 4 (b) is observed from other angles Figure 4 The figure obtained by (a).

[0023] Figure 5 : is a perspective view showing a delivery container (first embodiment) containing cosmetics. Figure 5 (b) is observed from other angles Figure 5 The figure obtained by (a).

[0024] Figure 6 is a partial cutaway view of a delivery container (second embodiment) ( Figure 6 (a) is the state where cosmetics have been sent out. Figure 6 (b) is the state where cosmetics are stored). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The delivery container of the present invention is described in detail below. However, the present invention is not limited to the structure illustrated as an embodiment. In addition, the connection or installation of the constituent components of the present invention is not limited to direct connection, etc., but also includes indirect connection via other components, etc., as long as the relative positional relationship of the installation parts of the two components to be the object is kept roughly constant, unless otherwise specified, all are included here.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the delivery container (1) is characterized in that an inner cylinder (3) having a through groove (3a) extending axially is arranged inside an outer cylinder (2), the inner wall surface of the outer cylinder (2) is provided with a spiral groove (2a), and an intermediate tray (4) having a protrusion (4a) on the side surface is arranged inside the inner cylinder, and the protrusion (4a) of the intermediate tray penetrates the through groove of the inner cylinder and engages with the spiral groove (2a) of the outer cylinder.

[0027] The delivery container can be mainly used as a delivery container for stick-shaped cosmetics such as lipstick, but in this case, a method in which the lower end of the stick-shaped cosmetic (5) is directly held by the intermediate tray or a method in which the intermediate tray is connected to a holding member for holding the lower end of the stick-shaped cosmetic, etc. In the embodiment used for the description, an example in which the holding member for holding the lower end of the stick-shaped cosmetic is connected and fixed to the intermediate tray is shown.

[0028] Since the protrusion (4a) of the intermediate tray is engaged with the spiral groove (2a), when the outer cylinder (2) moves up and down in the axial direction, the protrusion moves along the through groove (3a) of the inner cylinder, and the intermediate tray moves up and down. In addition, when the outer cylinder rotates around the axis, the spiral groove rotates, but since the protrusion (4a) of the intermediate tray is restricted by the through groove (3a) of the inner cylinder to move only up and down, the intermediate tray moves up and down as the spiral groove at the position where the protrusion abuts moves.

[0029] The number of protrusions provided on the intermediate tray is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to provide a plurality of protrusions at evenly spaced positions on the circumference of the intermediate tray because the movement of the outer cylinder can be stably transmitted to the intermediate tray. Figure 4 , Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, protrusions (4a, 4b) are provided at two locations on the intermediate tray.

[0030] In this way, the intermediate tray can move up and down in correspondence with the vertical movement of the outer tube in the axial direction and the rotational movement around the axis. Here, when the outer tube moves up and down in the axial direction, the movement distance of the outer tube is equal to the movement distance of the intermediate tray, but when the outer tube rotates around the axis, the movement distance of the intermediate tray is less than the movement distance of the outer tube rotation. Therefore, it can be said that the vertical movement of the outer tube in the axial direction is suitable for use in operations for quickly delivering or storing stick-shaped cosmetics, while the rotational movement of the outer tube around the axis is suitable for use in operations for finely adjusting the length of the stick-shaped cosmetics.

[0031] The vertical movement of the intermediate tray is limited by the control mechanism connected to the outer cylinder ( Figure 2 The control mechanism (6) has a function for reliably moving the outer tube (2) up and down between the upper end point and the lower end point. If the outer tube is restricted to reciprocating only within a predetermined distance, when starting the makeup process, the stick-shaped cosmetic can be quickly delivered by removing the cap (7) and sliding the outer tube upward. In addition, when the makeup process is finished, the stick-shaped cosmetic can be stored in the container by sliding the outer tube downward and installing the cap.

[0032] For example, Figure 2As shown, if a raised protrusion (7a) is pre-provided on the inner side of the cover, and a fitting groove (2b) that fits with the protrusion is pre-provided on the outer periphery of the outer tube, when the cover is removed, if the cover is lifted, the outer tube moves upward along with the rise of the cover, and the intermediate tray rises. Then, when the outer tube reaches the upper end point, the movement of the outer tube stops, and the cover is separated from the outer tube. The intermediate tray stays at a predetermined position together with the outer tube, and the makeup behavior can be started in the state where the stick-shaped cosmetics are sent out.

[0033] Alternatively, a magnet may be built into the cover and metal such as iron may be attached to the outer tube, so that the outer tube can be raised to a predetermined position as the cover is removed, thereby achieving the same effect.

[0034] The control mechanism (6) can be, for example, Figure 3 The structure shown. Figure 3 The invention relates to a control mechanism part, wherein a connecting plate (6b) is suspended from the lower end of a connecting member (6a) connected to the lower end of an outer cylinder, and a through hole (6c) extending in a substantially horizontal direction is provided at the lower end of the connecting plate. A supporting pin (6g) provided between two supporting plates (6e, 6f) passes through the through hole, and a recess (6d) is provided at the upper end of the through hole, and the recess (6d) is located at a position that can be engaged with the supporting pin (6g) when the supporting plate is in a vertical position.

[0035] In addition, the two support plates (6e, 6f) are connected to the rotating cylinder (6h), and a rotating shaft (6k) extending from the button (6j) penetrates the rotating cylinder. Therefore, the support plates can rotate around the rotating shaft (6k).

[0036] Figure 3 It indicates that the outer cylinder has reached the upper end point, but in this state, the support plates (6e, 6f) stand vertically, and even if a force is applied to the connecting member (6a) from top to bottom, the support pin (6g) is engaged with the recess (6d), so the support plates (6e, 6f) will not rotate.

[0037] Thus, the control mechanism can include a locking mechanism that prevents the support plate from accidentally rotating even if a force is applied from above to the outer cylinder that has reached the upper end point, so that the stick-shaped cosmetic will not accidentally return to the container during the makeup process.

[0038] For the locking mechanism, it is important to suppress the movement of the outer tube that moves up and down at the upper end point, and the function of suppressing the movement at the lower end point is not necessarily necessary. However, in the case of a container in which the outer tube is still exposed even after the makeup is completed even if the cap is installed, it is desirable to provide a locking mechanism for suppressing the movement of the outer tube at the lower end point to prevent the outer tube from accidentally sliding when carrying. The locking mechanism can be provided at either the upper end point or the lower end point, or at both the upper end point and the lower end point, depending on the shape of the container, so as to suppress the up and down movement of the outer tube.

[0039] The button (6j) is provided with a push rib (61) along the rotation axis (6k), and the top end of the push rib abuts against an inclined portion (6i) provided on the outer wall of the rotating cylinder and inclined in the circumferential direction. When the button is pushed, the rotating cylinder (6h) rotates under the action of the force of the push rib borne by the inclined portion, and the support plates (6e, 6f) rotate. The support pin (6g) moves along the through hole (6c) while descending, so that the connecting plate (6b) descends, and the outer cylinder (2) and the connecting member (6a) are pulled downward together.

[0040] In this way, the control mechanism portion can include a lock release mechanism for releasing the inhibition of the vertical movement of the outer tube and a pull-back mechanism for pulling the outer tube downward.

[0041] After finishing the makeup, if the button is pushed, the support plate rotates, thereby the stick-shaped cosmetic can be pulled back to the position where the cap can be installed, and the cap can be directly installed in this state ( Figure 5 ).

[0042] In addition, when starting to apply makeup again, if the cap is removed and the outer tube is moved upward, the cosmetics can be delivered to the position of the last makeup action ( Figure 4 ). Therefore, the user does not need to repeat the delivery and length adjustment of the stick-shaped cosmetic every time the user performs makeup, and can perform makeup smoothly.

[0043] In addition, if Figure 6 As shown, if a recess (8) is provided at a predetermined height position on the outer wall surface of the inner tube (3), and an elastic protrusion (9) is provided at the lower end of the outer tube (2) so as to move up and down together with the outer tube and engage with the recess, the movement of the outer tube can be suppressed at the end point (upper end point and / or lower end point) of the up and down movement, and the outer tube can be suppressed from accidentally moving up and down. Such a recess and elastic protrusion function as a control mechanism for limiting the range of the up and down movement of the outer tube in the axial direction, and also function as a locking mechanism for suppressing the up and down movement of the outer tube. The up and down movement of the outer tube (2) can be performed by holding the outer tube with fingers.

[0044] The outer tube can be moved up and down in the axial direction to deliver and store a stick-shaped cosmetic of a predetermined length. However, as the stick-shaped cosmetic is used, the length of the stick-shaped cosmetic gradually decreases, so it is necessary to adjust the length of the delivered stick-shaped cosmetic. In addition, there are cases where the length of the cosmetic needs to be adjusted in the middle of applying makeup.

[0045] In this case, if the outer tube is rotated about the axis, the intermediate tray can be moved up and down little by little to finely adjust the length of the stick-shaped cosmetic to be delivered. And, for the stick-shaped cosmetic after such fine adjustment, if the outer tube is pulled downward by pushing a button or the like, the cap can be directly attached in this state.

[0046] Description of Reference Numerals

[0047] 1. Delivery container; 2. Outer cylinder; 2a. Spiral groove; 2b. Fitting groove; 3. Inner cylinder; 3a. Through groove; 4. Intermediate tray; 4a. Protrusion; 4b. Protrusion; 5. Rod-shaped cosmetic; 6. Control mechanism; 6a. Connecting member; 6b. Connecting plate; 6c. Through hole; 6d. Concave portion; 6e. Support plate; 6f. Support plate; 6g. Support pin; 6h. Rotating cylinder; 6i. Inclined portion; 6j. Button; 6k. Rotating shaft; 6l. Pushing rib; 7. Cover; 7a. Protrusion; 8. Concave portion; 9. Elastic protrusion.

Claims

1. A delivery container for delivering a stick-shaped cosmetic and having a cover, wherein: An inner cylinder having a through groove extending in the axial direction is arranged inside the outer cylinder, a spiral groove is arranged on the inner wall of the outer cylinder, and an intermediate tray having a protrusion on the side is arranged inside the inner cylinder, the protrusion of the intermediate tray penetrates the through groove of the inner cylinder and engages with the spiral groove of the outer cylinder, whereby when the outer cylinder moves up and down in the axial direction, the intermediate tray moves up and down correspondingly with the movement, and the moving distance of the outer cylinder is equal to the moving distance of the intermediate tray, thereby delivering or storing the stick-shaped cosmetics, and when the outer cylinder rotates around the axis, the intermediate tray moves up and down correspondingly with the movement, and the moving distance of the intermediate tray is less than the moving distance of the outer cylinder, thereby finely adjusting the delivered length of the stick-shaped cosmetics. The delivery container is provided with a control mechanism, which is connected to the outer tube and is used to limit the range of the outer tube's vertical movement in the axial direction. The control mechanism unit includes a locking mechanism for inhibiting the outer tube from moving up and down. The outer tube is urged upward by the cap and reaches an upper end point in the range of the up-and-down movement, and a makeup application is started in a state where the outer tube is locked at the upper end point by the locking mechanism.

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