container

Abstract

The present invention provides a cosmetic container that improves the convenience of use for users. The container comprises: a container body that forms a storage space for cosmetics and is deformed by squeezing; a cover having an application member for applying the cosmetics; and a cover receiving portion to which the cover is detachably mounted, the cover receiving portion having a spray port for spraying the cosmetics based on squeezing of the container body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, liquid cosmetics such as liquid foundation have become widely popular. In order to use liquid cosmetics, users usually have an application member called a puff in addition to the cosmetic container. The user uses the application member to obtain the cosmetics sprayed from the container, and touches the application member to the target part, thereby applying the cosmetics to the target part.

[0003] On the other hand, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is also a known container in which the container body and the application member are formed as one body. In such a container, there is an advantage that the user does not need to hold the application member outside the container. In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses a container in which an application member including an application surface is detachably accommodated in the container body.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-538023

[0007] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-512321 Summary of the invention

[0008] Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0009] Regarding the container disclosed in Patent Document 1, in which the container body and the application member are integrally formed, the cosmetics are applied to the target part by the user moving the container body in such a way that the application member contacts the target part. However, in such an application method in which the container body is connected to move, the user sometimes finds it difficult to apply the cosmetics. In this regard, the container disclosed in Patent Document 2 can be used by moving the application member as a single body. However, in this container, since the cosmetics are attached to the application surface by shaking the container, it is difficult to adjust the amount of cosmetics to be used. That is, there is still room for improvement in terms of the user's convenience of use for these containers.

[0010] The present invention relates to a container which improves the convenience of use for users.

[0011] Technical solutions to solve problems

[0012] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention relates to a container comprising: a container body that forms a storage space for cosmetics and is deformed by squeezing; a cover portion having an application member for applying the above-mentioned cosmetics; and a cover receiving portion to which the above-mentioned cover portion can be detachably mounted, the cover receiving portion having a spray port for spraying the above-mentioned cosmetics based on squeezing of the above-mentioned container body.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the container of the present invention described above, the usability of the user can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view of the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover receiving portion 30 .

[0018] Figure 4 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover body 41 .

[0019] Figure 5 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the holding member 42 and the application member 43.

[0020] Figure 6 It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the layer structure of the coating member 43 .

[0021] Figure 7 It means in Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the structures of the cover receiving portion 30 and the cover portion 40 in the II line cross section shown.

[0022] Figure 8 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover receiving portion 30 - 2 based on a modified example.

[0023] Fig. 9 It is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the cover portion 40 according to the modification example is accommodated in the cover receiving portion 30 - 2 .

[0024] Fig.10 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a cosmetic container 12 according to a second modified example.

[0025] Fig.11 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover receiving portion 50 according to the second modified example.

[0026] Fig.12It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover portion 60 according to the second modified example.

[0027] Fig.13 It is an explanatory diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of the cover receiving portion 50 and the cover portion 60 according to the second modified example.

[0028] Fig.14 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a cosmetic container 13 according to a third modified example.

[0029] Fig.15 It is a perspective view of a cosmetic container 1001 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Fig.16 This is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a cosmetic container 1001 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Fig.17 It is an explanatory diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of the mounting portion 1020 .

[0032] Fig.18 It is an explanatory diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1030 .

[0033] Fig.19 It is an explanatory diagram showing an open state in which the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020 is opened.

[0034] Fig. 20 It is an explanatory diagram showing a closed state in which the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020 is closed.

[0035] Fig.21 It is a perspective view of a cosmetic container 1002 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Fig. 22 It is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1050 .

[0037] Fig.23 It is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the application body holding portion 1060 .

[0038] Fig.24 It is an explanatory diagram showing an open state in the third embodiment.

[0039] Fig.25 It is an explanatory diagram showing a closed state in the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and the accompanying drawings, components having substantially the same functional structure are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit repeated descriptions.

[0041] <<First Embodiment>>

[0042] <Schematic Structure of Cosmetic Container>

[0043] A first embodiment of the present invention relates to a cosmetic container for containing cosmetics. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic structure of a cosmetic container according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0044] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a cosmetic container 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 20 , a cap receiving portion 30 , and a cap portion 40 .

[0045] (Container body)

[0046] The container body 20 forms a storage space for cosmetics. More specifically, the container body 20 is as follows: Figure 2 The embodiment shown in the figure has a body portion 22, a shoulder portion 24 and a mouth portion 26. The body portion 22 has a tubular shape and is deformed by extrusion. The shoulder portion 24 is formed at the upper end of the body portion 22. The hollow area formed by the body portion 22 and the shoulder portion 24 is used as a storage space for cosmetics. In the description of this embodiment, the long side direction of the body portion 22 is referred to as the up-down direction, the side where the shoulder portion 24 is located relative to the body portion 22 is referred to as the upper side, and the side opposite to the upper side is referred to as the lower side.

[0047] The mouth 26 is a cylindrical structure extending upward from the shoulder 24. The cover receiving portion 30 is engaged with the outer periphery of the mouth 26, so that the cover receiving portion 30 is installed in the mouth 26. The engagement method of the mouth 26 and the cover receiving portion 30 is not particularly limited, and the engagement method may be, for example, screwing or push-fitting.

[0048] Examples of cosmetics contained in such a container body 20 include skin cosmetics such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, lipstick, skin cream, skin lotion, facial cleanser, shower gel, shaving cream, and beauty serum, hair dye, hair styling products, or disinfectant, etc., in liquid, gel, or paste form. Liquid, gel, and paste are all in a state of fluidity, but liquid does not have a fixed shape, while gel and paste are semi-solid and can temporarily have a fixed shape.

[0049] (Cover receiving part)

[0050] The cover receiving portion 30 is installed on the container body 20, and is a structure to which the cover portion 40 is detachably mounted. Specifically, the cover receiving portion 30 is as follows. Figure 2 As shown, the container has a main body mounting portion 31 and a cover receiving portion 32. The main body mounting portion 31 is a cylindrical structure that is engaged with the mouth portion 26 of the container body 20. The cover receiving portion 32 is formed into a circular space in a plan view for receiving the cover 40 when the cover 40 is installed. Figure 2 As shown, the cap receiving portion 32 has a threaded surface 332 on the inner circumference. In addition, the cap receiving portion 32 has a spray port (at the end) connected to the cosmetic storage space formed by the container body 20. Figure 3 Symbol 322 shown).

[0051] (cover part)

[0052] The cover 40 is a structure for opening and closing the discharge port of the cover receiving portion 30. The cover 40 has a circular shape in a plan view and is accommodated in a space formed by the cover accommodation portion 32. Specifically, the cover 40 is as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, there are a cap body 41 , a holding member 42 , and an application member 43 .

[0053] The cover body 41 has a screw-on surface 412 and an operating portion 414. The screw-on surface 412 is an example of an engaging portion formed on the side of the cover body 41, and the cover 40 is detachably mounted on the cover receiving portion 30 by screwing the screw-on surface 412 on the screw-on surface 332 of the cover receiving portion 30. In addition, the upper surface of the cover body 41 has a concave shape, and the operating portion 414 extends upward from the bottom of the concave shape of the upper surface and extends radially when viewed from above. The user operates the operating portion 414 with a finger to rotate the cover 40 relative to the cover receiving portion 30, thereby enabling the cover 40 to be screwed on the cover receiving portion 30 and releasing the screwing of the cover 40 from the cover receiving portion 30. In addition, the engaging method of the cover 40 and the cover receiving portion 30 is not limited to screwing, and the engaging method of the cover 40 and the cover receiving portion 30 may also be other methods such as fitting.

[0054] The holding member 42 is a structure for holding the application member 43. The holding member 42 is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the cap body 41. For example, the holding member 42 can be mounted on the lower surface of the cap body 41 by fitting. On the other hand, the holding member 42 is bonded to the application member 43 by bonding agent or ultrasonic bonding. The application member 43 is arranged at a position opposite to the discharge port of the cap receiving part 30. Specifically, the application member 43 is arranged on the lower side of the cap body 41 and the holding member 42, that is, on the discharge port side of the cap receiving part 30. The application member 43 is a structure that contacts the target part for applying the cosmetics. The application member 43 has liquid absorption and elasticity.

[0055] (How to use)

[0056] The method of using such a cosmetic container 10 is as follows. First, the user operates the operating portion 414 of the cap 40 to remove the cap 40 from the cap receiving portion 30. Then, the user squeezes the body portion 22 of the container body 20. As a result, the cosmetics contained in the container body 20 are ejected from the ejection port 322 of the cap receiving portion 30. The user makes the application member 43 of the cap 40 contact the cosmetics ejected from the ejection port and existing in the cap receiving portion 30. As a result, the cosmetics are attached to the application member 43. The user brings the application member 43 with the cosmetics attached in this way into contact with the target part, thereby applying the cosmetics to the target part. Thereafter, the user accommodates the cap 40 in the cap receiving portion 30, and operates the operating portion 414 to screw the cap 40 and the cap receiving portion 30, thereby returning the cosmetic container 10 to its original state.

[0057] As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, since the cosmetic container 10 includes the application member 43, the user does not need to carry the application member 43 separately from the cosmetic container 10. Furthermore, since the cap 40 including the application member 43 can be used separately from the container body 20, the user can easily apply the cosmetics to the target area.

[0058] The cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention also has various unique structures and exerts various effects. The more detailed structures and effects of the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0059] <Structure of the cover receiving portion>

[0060] Figure 3 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover receiving portion 30. Specifically, Figure 3 The upper part of the diagram shows a top view of the cover receiving portion 30. Figure 3 The lower section of FIG. 1 shows a side view of the cover receiving portion 30 .

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the cover receiving portion 30 includes a main body mounting portion 31 and a cover receiving portion 32. The main body mounting portion 31 is as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As described above, the structure has a cylindrical shape and is engaged with the mouth 26 of the container body 20 .

[0062] The cap receiving portion 32 has a bottom portion 320 and a cylindrical portion 330. The bottom portion 320 is a portion that has a radial extension that intersects the vertical direction of the cosmetic container 10. A spray port 322 is formed in the bottom portion 320. The spray port 322 is connected to the cosmetic receiving space of the container body 20, and the cosmetic is sprayed out from the spray port 322. The spray port 322 can be formed in such a way that the cosmetic sprayed out from the spray port 322 is shaped into words or graphics. For example, Figure 3As shown, a plurality of nozzles 322 (in this embodiment, five nozzles 322) having a shape imitating a flower pattern can be formed. According to such a plurality of nozzles 322, the cosmetics sprayed from the plurality of nozzles 322 are shaped into a flower pattern.

[0063] The barrel 330 is a portion extending upward from the outer periphery of the bottom 320 into a cylindrical shape. The so-called cylindrical shape is a shape forming two openings facing each other. The lower opening of the two openings is closed by the bottom 320. The outer peripheral shape of the barrel 330 when viewed from above can be Figure 3 The polygon shown may also be a circle. In addition, the cross-sectional shape in the plane orthogonal to the vertical direction of the barrel 330 may be constant in the vertical direction, or may vary depending on the position in the vertical direction. In addition, the diameter of the barrel 330 may be constant in the vertical direction, or may vary depending on the position in the vertical direction, for example, in a manner that increases toward the upper side. The inner circumference of the barrel 330 is provided with a reference Figure 2 The threaded surface 332 is illustrated.

[0064] <Structure of the cover>

[0065] (Cover body)

[0066] Figure 4 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover body 41. Specifically, Figure 4 The upper part of the diagram shows a top view of the cover body 41. Figure 4 The middle section shows a side view of the cover body 41. Figure 4 The lower section of FIG. 4 shows a bottom view of the cover body 41 .

[0067] The cover body 41 has an upper surface 41a, a lower surface 41b and a side surface 41c. Figure 2 The described embodiment has a concave shape, and the operation portion 414 extends upward from the bottom of the concave shape and extends in the radial direction in a plan view.

[0068] The lower surface 41b has a plurality of protrusions 416 protruding downward. Figure 4 In the example shown in Figure 1D, three protrusions 416 are arranged at equal intervals at positions of substantially the same diameter from the center of the lower surface 41b. In addition, the plurality of protrusions 416 have an extension 416a having a larger diameter than other parts of the protrusion 416 at the front end side. Such a plurality of protrusions 416 are detachably fitted in a fitting hole 426, which will be described later, provided in the retaining member 42.

[0069] The side surface 41 c has a threaded surface 412 that is threadedly engaged with the threaded surface 332 of the cover receiving portion 30 .

[0070] (Holding member and coating member)

[0071] Figure 5 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the holding member 42 and the coating member 43. Specifically, Figure 5 The upper section of FIG. 4 shows a top view of the holding member 42 and the coating member 43. Figure 5 The lower stage of FIG. 4 shows a side view of the holding member 42 and the application member 43 .

[0072] The retaining member 42 has a plurality of fitting holes 426. The plurality of fitting holes 426 are arranged in a manner similar to the reference Figure 4 The plurality of protrusions 416 of the cover body 41 described above are arranged in a manner corresponding to the arrangement thereof, and the plurality of protrusions 416 of the cover body 41 are fitted into the plurality of fitting holes 426 .

[0073] The coating member 43 is joined to Figure 5 The lower surface of the holding member 42 is shown. The coating member 43 is composed of multiple layers. Figure 6 A preferred specific example of the layer structure of the application member 43 will be described.

[0074] Figure 6 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the layer structure of the coating member 43. Figure 6 As shown, the coating member 43 has a surface layer 431 , a hydrophobic layer 432 , an elastic layer 433 , and a bonding layer 434 .

[0075] The surface layer 431 is a layer that contacts the area where the cosmetics are applied. The surface layer 431 preferably has liquid absorption and softness. For example, the surface layer 431 is formed of wet polyurethane or NBR (Nitril-Butadiene Rubber).

[0076] The hydrophobic layer 432 is a layer located above the surface layer 431. The hydrophobic layer 432 has hydrophobicity and is formed of, for example, CPP (Cast Polypropylene) or ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer also called EVOH (registered trademark).

[0077] The elastic layer 433 is a layer located above the hydrophobic layer 432. The elastic layer 433 provides thickness and elasticity to the coating member 43. For example, the elastic layer 433 is formed of dry polyurethane, silicon, or elastomer.

[0078] The bonding layer 434 is located above the elastic layer 433 and is a layer bonded to the holding member 42. The bonding layer 434 may be, for example, polyurethane, resin PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP (polypropylene), or PE (polyethylene).

[0079] <Cross-sectional structure>

[0080] The above has described the structures of the cover receiving portion 30 and the cover portion 40. Next, the cross-sectional structures of the cover receiving portion 30 and the cover portion 40 will be described.

[0081] Figure 7 Yes means Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the structure of the cover receiving portion 30 and the cover portion 40 in the II line cross section shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the diameter of the cover 40 is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder 330 of the cover receiving part 30, so that the cover 40 can be detachably accommodated inside the cover receiving part 30. The height of the upper edge of the operating part 414 is consistent with the height of the upper edge of the cylinder 330 of the cover receiving part 30. In addition, the thickness of the cover 40 (the upper length of the cover 40 in the up-down direction), especially the thickness of the portion of the cover 40 other than the operating part 414, is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder 330 of the cover receiving part 30. For example, the above-mentioned thickness is less than half of the diameter of the cylinder 330 of the cover receiving part 30.

[0082] When the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30 (installed), the application member 43 is sandwiched and compressed by the holding member 42 and the bottom 320 of the cap receiving portion 30. That is, the application member 43 is pressed by the bottom 320 including the periphery of the discharge port 322.

[0083] In addition, the engaging hole 426 of the retaining member 42 is as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the upper and lower directions are divided into two regions with different diameters. The diameter of the region above the fitting hole 426 is smaller than the diameter of the extension 416a of the protrusion 416 of the cover body 41, and the diameter of the region below the fitting hole 426 is larger than the diameter of the extension 416a of the protrusion 416. Therefore, the extension 416a of the protrusion 416 is stuck to the surface formed at the boundary of the two regions of the fitting hole 426, thereby making it difficult for the retaining member 42 to be pulled out from the cover body 41. In addition, as shown in Figure 7 As shown, the front end of the protrusion 416 preferably does not protrude from the lower surface of the retaining member 42 .

[0084] <Effects>

[0085] The structure of the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. The cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has various effects mainly related to the improvement of the convenience of use for the user. The following is an example of various effects of the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] (Increase in freedom of coating)

[0087] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the cover 40 having the application member 43 is detachably provided. According to this structure, the user removes the cover 40 from the container body 20, and can apply the cosmetics to the target part by moving the cover 40 alone. Therefore, the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention has the advantage that the user does not need to hold the application member outside the cosmetic container 10, and the degree of freedom of applying the cosmetics can be greatly improved.

[0088] (Adjustment of coating amount)

[0089] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the entire cover 40 is detachably accommodated inside the cover receiving portion 30. This means that the diameter of the cover 40 is smaller than the inner diameter of the barrel 330 of the cover receiving portion 30. Thus, when the cover 40 is removed from the cover receiving portion 30, the cover 40 can be easily inserted into the inner side of the barrel 330 while being tilted. In addition, in the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the thickness of the cover 40 is smaller than the inner diameter of the barrel 330 of the cover receiving portion 30, so that the cover 40 can be easily inserted into the inner side of the barrel 330.

[0090] Therefore, after the user removes the cap 40 from the cap receiving portion 30 and squeezes the trunk portion 22 of the container body 20 to eject the cosmetics toward the ejection port 322, the user can insert the cap 40 into the inner side of the cylinder portion 330 without attaching the cap 40 to the cap receiving portion 30, and can obtain the cosmetics to the application member 43. In this application method, since the amount of cosmetics ejected from the ejection port 322 can be visually confirmed by the user while squeezing the trunk portion 22, the ejection amount of the cosmetics can be appropriately adjusted. Furthermore, the user can obtain an appropriate amount of cosmetics to the application member 43 while visually confirming the ejected cosmetics.

[0091] (Accommodation of coating member)

[0092] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the cap 40 is detachably accommodated inside the cap receiving portion 30. In addition, in the cap 40, the application member 43 is provided on the discharge port side of the cap body 41. Therefore, since the application member 43 is not exposed to the outside when the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30, it is possible to prevent the cosmetics attached to or absorbed by the application member 43 from contaminating other belongings of the user.

[0093] (Container placed in standing position)

[0094] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the height of the upper edge of the operating portion 414 is consistent with the height of the upper edge of the cylinder 330 of the cap receiving portion 30. Therefore, the cosmetic container 10 can be placed upright in a state where the upper edge of the cap receiving portion 30 is in contact with the placement surface. In addition, in order to achieve this effect, the height of the upper edge of the operating portion 414 needs to be consistent with the height of the upper edge of the cylinder 330 of the cap receiving portion 30, and the operating portion 414 does not need to protrude from the cylinder 330 of the cap receiving portion 30.

[0095] (Prevention of cosmetic leakage)

[0096] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, when the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30, the application member 43 is pressed against the cap. Figure 7 The peripheral edge of the discharge port 322 is shown. According to this structure, the discharge port 322 is blocked by the application member 43, so that the leakage of the cosmetic from the discharge port 322 can be suppressed.

[0097] (Elastic layer protection)

[0098] In the cosmetic container 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a hydrophobic layer 432 is provided between the surface layer 431 and the elastic layer 433 of the application member 43. Figure 7 As described above, when the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30 , the application member 43 is compressed, and the function of the hydrophobic layer 432 can prevent the cosmetics absorbed by the surface layer 431 from reaching the elastic layer 433 , thereby protecting the elastic layer 433 .

[0099] (Cleaning of cosmetics in the cover receiving part)

[0100] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the cap 40 is mounted on the cap receiving portion 30 by screwing with the cap receiving portion 30. Therefore, the cap 40 is attached and detached by rotating the cap 40 relative to the cap receiving portion 30. In addition, in a state where the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30, the application member 43 is pressed against the periphery of the ejection port 322 as described above. Therefore, when the cap 40 is attached and detached, since the application member 43 is rotated while being pressed against the bottom 320 of the cap receiving portion 30, the cosmetics remaining on the bottom 320 of the cap receiving portion 30 can be cleaned by the application member 43. In addition, since the cap 40 is mounted on the cap receiving portion 30 by screwing with the cap receiving portion 30, a higher airtightness can be achieved.

[0101] (Maintainability)

[0102] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the cap body 41 is detachably engaged with the holding member 42 and the application member 43. Therefore, the holding member 42 and the application member 43 can be removed from the cap body 41 to clean the application member 43, and the holding member 42 and the application member 43 attached to the cap body 41 can be replaced, which is excellent in maintenance.

[0103] (Increase in fun)

[0104] In the cosmetic container 10 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the discharge port 322 is formed so that the cosmetics discharged from the discharge port 322 form characters or patterns. According to this structure, the user can apply the cosmetics while having more fun.

[0105] <Modification>

[0106] The first embodiment of the present invention is described above. Several variations of the first embodiment of the present invention are described below. In addition, each variation described below can be applied to the first embodiment of the present invention individually or in combination. In addition, each variation can be used in place of the structure described in the first embodiment of the present invention or in addition to the structure described in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] (First Modification)

[0108] Figure 8 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the cover receiving portion 30-2 of the first modified example. Figure 8 As shown, the cover receiving portion 30 - 2 according to the first modification example includes a body mounting portion 31 and a cover accommodating portion 34 . The cover accommodating portion 34 includes a bottom portion 340 and a cylindrical portion 350 .

[0109] The bottom 340, like the bottom 320 of the cap receiving portion 30, has a radial extension intersecting the vertical direction of the cosmetic container 10. In addition, the bottom 340 according to the modified example has a raised area 341 raised upward in the center when viewed from above. The ejection port 322 is formed in the raised area 341.

[0110] Fig. 9 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the cover portion 40 is accommodated in the cover receiving portion 30-2 of the first modified example. Fig. 9 As shown, in the first modification, the application member 43 is pressed against the raised area 341 of the bottom 340, and the central area of ​​the application member 43 is compressed. On the other hand, the outer peripheral area of ​​the application member 43 is pressed against the bottom 340 with a weaker force than the central area, or does not press the bottom 340.

[0111] According to the first modification, since the spray port 322 is blocked by the application member 43, leakage of cosmetics from the spray port 322 can be suppressed. In addition, according to this modification, the usability of the cosmetic container 10 can be improved. For example, since compression of the outer peripheral area of ​​the application member 43 in a state where the cap 40 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 30-2 can be suppressed, reduction in the elastic force of the application member 43 can be suppressed. In addition, since the distance from the upper edge of the cap receiving portion 30-2 to the spray port 322 is short, the cosmetics sprayed from the spray port 322 can be more easily obtained by the application member 43.

[0112] (Second Modification)

[0113] Fig.10 FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a cosmetic container 12 according to a second modified example. Fig.10 The container body 20 , the cover receiving portion 50 and the cover portion 60 are shown.

[0114] The cover receiving portion 50 is installed on the container body 20 in the same manner as the cover receiving portion 30 described above, and is a structure to which the cover portion 60 is detachably mounted. Fig.11 It is shown having a body mounting portion 36 and a cover receiving portion 37 .

[0115] The cap receiving portion 37 has a bottom portion 370 and a cylindrical portion 380. The bottom portion 370 is a portion that has a radial extension that intersects the vertical direction of the cosmetic container 12. A spray port 372 is formed in the bottom portion 370. The spray port 372 communicates with the cosmetic receiving space of the container body 20, and the cosmetic is sprayed out from the spray port 372. In the second modified example, the spray port 372 is provided at a position that is offset from the center of the cap receiving portion 50 in a plan view.

[0116] The cylinder portion 380 is a portion extending upward in a cylindrical shape from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 370. A threaded surface 382 that is threadedly engaged with the lid portion 60 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the cylinder portion 380.

[0117] The cover portion 60 is a structure for opening and closing the ejection port 372 of the cover receiving portion 50. More specifically, the cover portion 60 is as follows: Fig.12 The cap body 41 , the holding member 45 and the application member 46 are shown.

[0118] The cover body 41 has a screw surface 412. The screw surface 412 is an example of an engagement portion formed on the side surface of the cover body 41. The screw surface 412 is screwed with the screw surface 382 of the cover receiving portion 50, so that the cover portion 60 is detachably mounted on the cover receiving portion 50.

[0119] The holding member 45 is a structure for holding the coating member 46. The holding member 45 is detachably mounted on the lower surface of the cap body 41. In addition, the holding member 45 of the second modified example has a protrusion 452 at the center of the lower surface of the cap portion 60, that is, at a position offset from the center of the lower surface of the holding member 45. The protrusion 452 is fitted into the discharge port 372 of the cap receiving portion 50.

[0120] The application member 46 is a structure that is used for applying cosmetics and is in contact with a target site. The application member 46 of the second modified example is provided in a region of the lower surface of the cap 60 where the protrusion 452 is not formed.

[0121] Fig.13 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the cross-sectional structure of the cover receiving portion 50 and the cover portion 60 according to the second modified example. Fig.13 As shown, according to the second modification, in a state where the cap 60 is accommodated in the cap receiving portion 50 (in an attached state), the protrusion 452 of the cap 60 is fitted into the discharge port 372 .

[0122] According to this structure, it is possible to more reliably seal the discharge port 372. In addition, since the protrusion 452 is provided at a position offset from the center of the lower surface of the cap 60, when applying cosmetics, the user can fully use the application member 46 on the side where the protrusion 452 is not located without the protrusion 452 becoming an obstacle.

[0123] (Third Modification)

[0124] Fig.14 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a cosmetic container 13 according to a third modified example. Fig.14 As shown in FIG. 1 , the container body 20, the cover receiving portion 70, and the cover portion 80 are provided. The cover portion 80 has an operation portion 814 that is gripped by a user. Fig.14 In the illustrated example, the outer shape of the operation portion 814 in a plan view is circular, and the diameter of the operation portion 814 is smaller than the maximum diameter of other regions of the cover portion 80 .

[0125] In the cosmetic container 10 of the above-mentioned embodiment, the height of the upper edge of the operation portion 414 is consistent with the height of the upper edge of the cap receiving portion 30. In contrast, the operation portion 814 of the cosmetic container 13 of the third modification may protrude from the cap receiving portion 70 from the viewpoints of design and operability. In this case, as long as the upper surface of the operation portion 814 is a flat shape with an area greater than a certain level, the cosmetic container 13 can be made to stand in a state where the upper surface of the operation portion 814 is in contact with the placement surface.

[0126] Furthermore, since the diameter of the operating portion 814 is smaller than the maximum diameter of other regions of the cover 80 , the operating portion 814 is less likely to hit the edge of the cover receiving portion 70 when the cover 80 is tilted and inserted into the cover receiving portion 70 .

[0127] <<Second Embodiment>>

[0128] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cosmetic container for containing cosmetics. Fig.15 and Fig.16 , a schematic structure of a cosmetic container according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0129] <Schematic Structure of Cosmetic Container>

[0130] Fig.15 It is a perspective view of a cosmetic container 1001 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.16 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a cosmetic container 1001 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.15 and Fig.16 As shown, a cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 1010, a mounting portion 1020, a rotating member 1030, and an applicator holding portion 1040. The applicator holding portion 1040 is an example of a cover portion.

[0131] (Container body)

[0132] The container body 1010 forms a storage space for cosmetics. More specifically, the container body 1010 is as follows: Fig.15 As shown, it has a body 1012, a shoulder 1014 and a mouth 1016. The body 1012 has a tubular shape and is deformed by extrusion. The shoulder 1014 is formed at the upper end of the body 1012. The hollow area formed by the body 1012 and the shoulder 1014 is used as a storage space for cosmetics. When the body 1012 is deformed by extrusion, the cosmetics in the storage space are squeezed out from the mouth 1016. In addition, in the following, for convenience, the long side direction of the body 1012 is referred to as the up-down direction, the side where the shoulder 1014 is located relative to the body 1012 is referred to as the upper side, and the side opposite to the upper side is referred to as the lower side. The up-down direction may not be consistent with the direction of the cosmetic container when it is used.

[0133] The mouth 1016 is a cylindrical structure extending upward from the shoulder 1014. The mounting portion 1020 is engaged with the outer periphery of the mouth 1016, whereby the mounting portion 1020 is mounted on the container body 1010. The engagement method of the mouth 1016 and the mounting portion 1020 is not particularly limited, and the engagement method may be, for example, screwing or push-fitting.

[0134] Examples of cosmetics contained in such a container body 1010 include skin cosmetics such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, lipstick, skin cream, skin lotion, facial cleanser, shower gel, shaving cream, and beauty serum, and liquid, gel, or paste cosmetics such as hair dye, hair styling products, or disinfectant. Liquid, gel, and paste are all in the same state of being fluid, but liquid does not have a fixed shape, while gel and paste are semi-solid and can temporarily have a fixed shape.

[0135] In addition, the above description describes an example in which the container body 1010 is deformed by squeezing, but the container body 1010 may also be a structure that does not deform by squeezing. For example, the container body 1010 may also be a structure in which the cosmetics are sprayed out from the opening of the mouth 1016 by facing the opening of the mouth 1016 in the direction of gravity.

[0136] (Installation Department)

[0137] The mounting portion 1020 is mounted on the container body 1010, and the rotating member 1030 is a structure that can be rotatably mounted. Fig.16 The container body 1010 is shown as having a bottom 1022 and an outer cylinder 1026. An inner cylinder 1023 is provided at the center of the bottom 1022, and an opening 1024 connected to the cosmetic storage space of the container body 1010 is formed at the front end of the inner cylinder 1023. That is, the inner cylinder 1023 is an example of a cylinder forming a flow path for cosmetics, and the mounting portion 1020 is an example of a cosmetics supplying portion for supplying cosmetics to a spray port 1033 described later of the rotating member 1030. Fig.15 and Fig.16 In the figure, the container body 1010 and the mounting portion 1020 are shown as separate components, but it is also possible to provide a container body in which the function as a cosmetic storage space and the function as a cosmetic supply portion are integrally formed.

[0138] The outer cylinder portion 1026 is a portion extending upward in a cylindrical shape from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom portion 1022. The so-called cylindrical shape is a shape forming two openings facing each other. The lower opening of the two openings of the outer cylinder portion 1026 is closed by the bottom portion 1022. In addition, the outer cylinder portion 1026 forms a space having a circular shape when viewed from above to accommodate the rotating member 1030. In addition, the so-called top view is a way of observing an object with the upper side of the object as the perspective. The inner circumference of the outer cylinder portion 1026 is as follows: Fig.16 As shown, guide groove 1027 is formed. Fig.16 Although one guide groove 1027 is shown in the figure, two or more guide grooves 1027 may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the outer tube portion 1026 .

[0139] (rotating component)

[0140] The rotating member 1030 is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion 1020, and has a structure to which the application body holding portion 1040 is detachably mounted. Fig.15 and Fig.16 In the example shown, the rotating member 1030 rotates in the mounting portion 1020 around a rotation axis along the vertical direction. Fig.16 As shown, it has a bottom 1032 and a barrel 1036. The bottom 1032 has a plurality of spray ports 1033 for spraying the cosmetics supplied from the mounting portion 1020. The barrel 1036 is a portion extending upward in a cylindrical shape from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom 1032. The lower opening of the two openings of the barrel 1036 is closed by the bottom 1032.

[0141] In addition, the barrel 1036 forms a circular space in a plan view for accommodating the applicator holding portion 1040 when the applicator holding portion 1040 is installed. A plurality of L-shaped grooves 1037 are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the barrel 1036. A plurality of pins 1038 protruding from the outer circumferential surface are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the barrel 1036. The plurality of pins 1038 are respectively engaged with the guide grooves 1027 of the mounting portion 1020.

[0142] (Coating body holding portion)

[0143] The applicator holding portion 1040 is an example of a cover portion and is a structure that is detachably mounted on the rotating member 1030. Specifically, the applicator holding portion 1040 is as follows: Fig.16 As shown in FIG. 1 , the apparatus comprises an operating portion 1042, a retaining body 1044, and an applicator 1046. The operating portion 1042 is a portion held by a user. Fig.15 and Fig.16 In the illustrated example, the outer shape of the operating portion 1042 in a plan view is circular, and the diameter of the operating portion 1042 is smaller than the maximum diameter of other regions of the application body holding portion 1040 .

[0144] The retaining body main body 1044 has a plurality of protrusions 1045 on the outer peripheral surface. Each of the plurality of protrusions 1045 is engaged with the groove 1037 of the rotating member 1030 when the coating body retaining part 1040 is detachably mounted on the inner side of the cylinder 1036 of the rotating member 1030. The coating body 1046 is arranged on the lower side of the retaining body main body 1044. The coating body 1046 is a structure that contacts the target part of the user for the application of cosmetics. The coating body 1046 can be elastic or liquid-absorbent. For example, the coating body 1046 can have a surface layer formed by wet polyurethane or NBR (Nitril-Butadiene Rubber), an elastic layer formed by dry polyurethane, silicon or elastomer, and a bonding layer formed by polyurethane, resin PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene). Furthermore, the application body 1046 may abut against the bottom portion 1032 of the rotating member 1030 in a state where the application body holding portion 1040 is mounted on the rotating member 1030 .

[0145] (How to use)

[0146] The method of using the cosmetic container 1001 is as follows. First, the user operates the operation portion 1042 of the applicator holder 1040 to remove the applicator holder 1040 from the rotating member 1030. Then, the user squeezes the body portion 1012 of the container body 1010. As a result, the cosmetics contained in the container body 1010 are supplied to the discharge port 1033 of the rotating member 1030 through the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020, and are discharged from the discharge port 1033. The user makes the applicator 1046 of the applicator holder 1040 contact the cosmetics that are discharged from the discharge port 1033 and exist in the rotating member 1030. As a result, the cosmetics are attached to the applicator 1046. The user brings the applicator 1046 with the cosmetics attached thereto into contact with the target part, thereby applying the cosmetics to the target part. Thereafter, the user stores the applicator holder 1040 in the rotating member 1030, and returns the cosmetic container 1001 to its original state.

[0147] As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, since the cosmetic container 1001 includes the applicator 1046, the user does not need to carry the applicator 1046 and the cosmetic container 1001 separately. Furthermore, since the applicator holder 1040 including the applicator 1046 can be used separately from the container body 1010, the user can easily apply the cosmetics to the target area.

[0148] The cosmetic container 1001 according to the embodiment of the present invention also has various unique structures and exerts various effects. The more detailed structures and effects of the cosmetic container 1001 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0149] <Structure of the mounting section>

[0150] Fig.17 1020 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of the mounting portion 1020. Specifically, Fig.17 It is indicated in Fig.15 The cross-sectional structure of the mounting portion 1020 along the II-II line shown in FIG. Fig.17 As shown, the mounting portion 1020 has a bottom portion 1022, an inner tube portion 1023, an opening 1024, an outer tube portion 1026, a guide groove 1027, and a main body mounting portion 1028. The following mainly describes the structures of the mounting portion 1020 that are not described above.

[0151] The main body mounting portion 1028 is a cylindrical structure extending downward from the bottom 1022. The upper opening of the main body mounting portion 1028 is connected to the inner cylinder portion 1023 having a smaller diameter than the main body mounting portion 1028. A screw-fitting portion 1028a is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the main body mounting portion 1028. The mounting portion 1020 is mounted on the container body 1010 by screwing the screw-fitting portion 1028a with the outer circumferential surface of the mouth 1016 of the container body 1010.

[0152] The outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 has a convex portion 1023a. Fig.17 1 convex portion 1023a is shown, but a plurality of convex portions 1023a may be formed at the same vertical position. In addition, the convex portions 1023a may be formed continuously in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023. A space 1029 is formed outside the inner cylinder portion 1023. In the space 1029, a ring region 1039 described later of the rotating member 1030 is inserted.

[0153] The guide groove 1027 is formed on the inner circumference of the outer cylinder 1026. Fig.17 The guide groove 1027 is formed in a direction inclined with respect to the circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member 1030. More specifically, the guide groove 1027 is formed in a direction inclined so as to descend as proceeding in the clockwise direction in a plan view.

[0154] <Structure of Rotating Member>

[0155] Fig.18 1030 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1030. Specifically, Fig.18 It is indicated in Fig.15The cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1030 along the line II-II is shown. Fig.18 As shown, the rotating member 1030 has a bottom 1032, a discharge port 1033, a plug portion 1034, a cylinder 1036, a groove 1037, a pin 1038, and a ring region 1039. Among these structures of the rotating member 1030, the structures not described above will be mainly described below.

[0156] The L-shaped groove portion 1037 includes: a first groove region 1371 formed along a first direction intersecting the circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member 1030; and a second groove region 1372 formed from the lower end of the first groove region 1371 along a second direction intersecting the first direction. Fig.18 In the example shown, the first direction is the up-down direction, and the second direction is the circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member 1030, and the two are orthogonal. The second groove area 1372 has a closed side wall portion 1372a and an open side wall portion 1372b that are separated from each other in the circumferential direction. In addition, a rib 1372c is formed at the bottom of the groove of the second groove area 1372. The rib 1372c protrudes from the bottom of the groove. The protruding length of the rib 1372c is less than half of the groove depth of the second groove area 1372. In addition, the protruding length of the rib 1372c is greater than 0.2 mm and less than 0.5 mm.

[0157] The plug portion 1034 protrudes toward the lower surface side of the bottom portion 1032 to form a curved surface. The plug portion 1034 is an example of an opening and closing portion that opens and closes the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020 by rotating the rotating member 1030 relative to the mounting portion 1020. The details will be described later. As the rotating member 1030 rotates with the rotation of the applicator holding portion 1040, the rotating member 1030 is raised and lowered relative to the mounting portion 1020, and the plug portion 1034 is fitted into the opening 1024 in response to the descent of the rotating member 1030, thereby closing the opening 1024.

[0158] The ring region 1039 is a region extending downward from the lower surface of the plug portion 1034 in a manner surrounding the bottom portion 1032. The inner circumferential surface of the lower end of the ring region 1039 is as shown in FIG. Fig.18 The annular convex region 1039 a is shown in FIG. Such annular region 1039 is inserted into the space 1029 in a manner to surround the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 of the mounting portion 1020 , and the convex region 1039 a contacts the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 .

[0159] <Action>

[0160] The above describes the structures of the mounting portion 1020 and the rotating member 1030 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.19 and Fig. 20, the operation of the cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0161] (Transition from open state to closed state)

[0162] Fig.19 It is an explanatory diagram showing an open state in which the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020 is opened. Fig.19 The open state shown may also be the state of the cosmetic container 1001 at the moment when the protrusion 1045 of the applicator holder 1040 is pushed into the first groove region 1371 of the rotating member 1030 , and the applicator holder 1040 detached from the rotating member 1030 is accommodated in the rotating member 1030 .

[0163] exist Fig.19 In the open state shown, the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1030 is located at the end of the guide groove 1027 of the mounting portion 1020 in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from above. In addition, the convex area 1039a of the rotating member 1030 is located above the convex part 1023a of the inner cylinder 1023 and abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder 1023, and the rotating member 1030 floats relative to the mounting portion 1020. Therefore, the opening 1024 and the mouth plug part 1034 are separated, and the opening 1024 is opened. In this open state, the cosmetics sprayed from the opening 1024 are supplied to the spray port 1033 of the rotating member 1030 via the inner side of the annular area 1039 of the rotating member 1030, and the cosmetics are sprayed from the spray port 1033.

[0164] Afterwards, the user operates the operating portion 1042 to rotate it in the clockwise direction when looking down at the applicator holding portion 1040, and the protrusion 1045 of the applicator holding portion 1040 reaches the closed side wall portion 1372a of the second groove area 1372. Afterwards, since the protrusion 1045 pushes the closed side wall portion 1372a, the rotating member 1030 also rotates in the clockwise direction. As the rotating member 1030 rotates, the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1030 slides in the clockwise direction in the guide groove 1027 of the mounting portion 1020. Here, because the guide groove 1027 is inclined in a manner that descends as it moves in the clockwise direction when looking down, as the rotating member 1030 rotates, the rotating member 1030 including the pin 1038 descends as a whole relative to the mounting portion 1020, and the cosmetic container 1001 becomes Fig. 20In addition, the protrusion 1045 of the applicator holding portion 1040 may pass over the rib 1372c of the second groove region 1372 before the rotating member 1030 starts to rotate, or may pass over the rib 1372c of the second groove region 1372 after the rotation of the rotating member 1030 is completed. Because an operational sense can be obtained when the protrusion 1045 passes over the rib 1372c, the user can understand that the rotation of the applicator holding portion 1040 relative to the rotating member 1030 is locked (restricted) based on the operational sense.

[0165] Fig. 20 1024 is an explanatory diagram showing a closed state in which the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020 is closed. Fig. 20 In the closed state shown in FIG. 1 , the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1030 reaches the end of the guide groove 1027 of the mounting portion 1020 in the clockwise direction when viewed from above. Fig. 20 During the closed state shown, the convex region 1039a of the rotating member 1030 crosses over the convex portion 1023a of the inner cylinder portion 1023 (goes over), so the convex region 1039a abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 below the convex portion 1023a, and the rotating member 1030 descends relative to the mounting portion 1020. Therefore, the mouth plug portion 1034 is fitted into the opening 1024, the opening 1024 is closed, and the airtightness in the container body 1010 can be ensured. In addition, in this closed state, the protrusion 1045 of the applicator holding portion 1040 abuts against the closed side wall portion 1372a in the groove portion 1037. Therefore, even if the user wants to lift the applicator holding portion 1040, the applicator holding portion 1040 cannot be removed because the rise of the protrusion 1045 is restricted by the upper wall of the second groove region 1372. In addition, since the rotation of the applicator retaining portion 1040 relative to the rotating member 1030 is locked by the action of the rib 1372c of the second groove area 1372, it is possible to prevent the applicator retaining portion 1040 from rotating in a manner in which the user inadvertently moves the protrusion 1045 to the closed side wall portion 1372a.

[0166] (Transition from closed state to open state)

[0167] exist Fig. 20In the closed state shown, the user operates the operating portion 1042 of the applicator holding portion 1040 to use the cosmetic container 1001, causing the applicator holding portion 1040 to rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above, and the protrusion 1045 of the applicator holding portion 1040 reaches the open side wall portion 1372b of the second groove area 1372. Thereafter, the protrusion 1045 pushes the open side wall portion 1372b, and the rotating member 1030 also rotates in the counterclockwise direction. Here, since the guide groove 1027 is inclined in a manner that rises as it moves in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from above, the rotating member 1030 including the pin 1038 rises as a whole relative to the mounting portion 1020 as the rotating member 1030 rotates. In the process of the rotating member 1030 rising, the convex area 1039a of the rotating member 1030 crosses the convex portion 1023a of the inner cylinder portion 1023, and the cosmetic container 1001 reaches Fig.19 Then, when the user lifts the application body holder 1040 upward, the protrusion 1045 of the application body holder 1040 is pulled out from the groove 1037 via the first groove region 1371 , and the application body holder 1040 is removed from the rotating member 1030 .

[0168] Then, the user squeezes the body 1012 of the container body 1010. As a result, the cosmetics contained in the container body 1010 are supplied to the discharge port 1033 of the rotating member 1030 through the opening 1024 of the mounting portion 1020, and are discharged from the discharge port 1033. The user brings the application body 1046 of the application body holding portion 1040 into contact with the cosmetics discharged from the discharge port 1033 and present in the rotating member 1030. As a result, the cosmetics are attached to the application body 1046. The user brings the application body 1046 to which the cosmetics are attached in this way into contact with the target part, thereby applying the cosmetics to the target part.

[0169] <Effects>

[0170] The structure of the cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been described above. The cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment described above exhibits various effects. The various effects exhibited by the cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment will be exemplified below.

[0171] In the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention, an applicator holding portion 1040 having an applicator 1046 is detachably provided. According to this structure, the user can remove the applicator holding portion 1040 from the container body 1010, and move the applicator holding portion 1040 as a single unit to apply cosmetics to a target area. Therefore, the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention has the advantage that the user does not need to hold the applicator and the cosmetic container 1001 separately, and the degree of freedom in applying cosmetics can be greatly improved.

[0172] In the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention, the applicator holder 1040 is detachably accommodated inside the rotating member 1030. This means that the diameter of the applicator holder 1040 is smaller than the inner diameter of the barrel 1036 of the rotating member 1030. Thus, when the applicator holder 1040 is removed from the rotating member 1030, the applicator holder 1040 can be easily inserted into the inner side of the barrel 1036 while being tilted. Therefore, after the user removes the applicator holder 1040 from the rotating member 1030 and squeezes the trunk 1012 of the container body 1010 to eject the cosmetics to the ejection port 1033, the cosmetics can be taken into the applicator 1046 by inserting the applicator holder 1040 into the inner side of the barrel 1036 even if the applicator holder 1040 is not attached to the rotating member 1030. In this application method, the user can squeeze the body 1012 while visually checking the amount of cosmetics sprayed from the spray port 1033, so the spray amount of cosmetics can be appropriately adjusted. In addition, the user can obtain an appropriate amount of cosmetics on the application body 1046 while visually checking the sprayed cosmetics.

[0173] In the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention, the opening 1024 is closed by the mouth plug 1034 as the rotating member 1030 rotates relative to the mounting portion 1020. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the leakage of cosmetics from the opening 1024. In addition, in the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention, the mouth plug 1034 is engaged with the opening 1024 as the rotating member 1030 rotates relative to the mounting portion 1020, and the opening 1024 is closed. With this structure, since the airtightness in the container body 1010 is improved in the closed state, it is possible to further suppress the leakage of cosmetics from the discharge port 1033 even when the container body 1010 is pressurized.

[0174] In addition, the mounting portion 1020 of the cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a guide groove 1027 formed in a direction inclined with respect to the circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member 1030. The rotating member 1030 rotates and the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1030 slides in the guide groove 1027, so that the rotating member 1030 can be raised and lowered relative to the mounting portion 1020. In addition, in the above description, an example in which the rotating member 1030 has the pin 1038 and the mounting portion 1020 has the guide groove 1027 is described, but the rotating member 1030 may have a guide groove and the mounting portion 1020 may have a pin inserted into the guide groove. In this case, the rotating member 1030 can be raised and lowered relative to the mounting portion 1020 in the same manner.

[0175] In addition, the rotating member 1030 of the cosmetic container 1001 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has an annular region 1039 that moves up and down on the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 while abutting against the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 of the mounting portion 1020. According to this structure, it is possible to suppress the cosmetics from flowing out along the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 into the space between the bottom portion 1022 of the mounting portion 1020 and the rotating member 1030 and the bottom portion 1032.

[0176] In addition, the mounting portion 1020 of the cosmetic container 1001 of the second embodiment of the present invention has an inner cylinder portion 1023 formed with a convex portion 1023a. A certain force is required for the convex region 1039a to cross the convex portion 1023a. Therefore, in the closed state, even if the user applies an unintended rotational force to the applicator holding portion 1040, the rotating member 1030 is difficult to rise. In addition, in the open state, when the user attaches cosmetics to the applicator 1046, the bottom of the rotating member 1030 is rubbed with the applicator 1046, and the rotating member 1030 is difficult to fall. That is, due to the presence of the convex portion 1023a, the maintenance force of each state of the open state and the closed state can be improved.

[0177] <<Third Embodiment>>

[0178] The second embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment of the present invention is different from the second embodiment mainly in the attachment and detachment method of the application body holding portion.

[0179] <Structure of cosmetic container>

[0180] Fig.21 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cosmetic container 1002 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.21As shown, the cosmetic container 1002 of the third embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 1010, a mounting portion 1020, a rotating member 1050, and an applicator holding portion 1060. The structure of the container body 1010 and the trunk portion 1012 is the same as that described in the second embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

[0181] (rotating component)

[0182] The rotating member 1050 is rotatably mounted on the mounting portion 1020, and is a structure to which the application body holding portion 1060 is detachably mounted. Fig. 22 The structure of the rotating member 1050 will be described in detail.

[0183] Fig. 22 1050 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1050. Specifically, Fig. 22 It is indicated in Fig.21 The cross-sectional structure of the rotating member 1050 along line III-III is shown. Fig. 22 As shown, the rotating member 1050 has a bottom 1032 , a spray port 1033 , a plug portion 1034 , a cylinder portion 1056 , a pin 1038 , and a ring region 1039 .

[0184] The cylinder 1056 is a portion extending upward in a cylindrical shape from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom 1032. The lower opening of the two openings of the cylinder 1056 is closed by the bottom 1032. Fig. 22 The screwing part 1057 is shown. The screwing part 1057 is screwed with the screwing part 1065 of the applicator holding part 1060, which will be described later, so that the applicator holding part 1060 is detachably mounted on the rotating member 1050. In addition, the cylindrical part 1056 is formed with two first locking mechanisms 1056a protruding from the upper surface.

[0185] (Coating body holding portion)

[0186] The applicator holding portion 1060 is a structure that is detachably mounted on the rotating member 1050. Fig.23 , the structure of the application body holding portion 1060 will be described in detail.

[0187] Fig.23 1060 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the coating body holding portion 1060. Specifically, Fig.23 The upper part of the diagram shows a top view of the coating body holding portion 1060. Fig.23 The lower section shows a side view of the application body holding portion 1060.

[0188] like Fig.23As shown, the application body holding portion 1060 includes an operation portion 1042 , a holding portion main body 1064 , and an application body 1046 .

[0189] The main body 1064 of the holding part has a screw-on part 1065 on the side. The user operates the operating part 1042 to rotate the applicator holding part 1060 in a clockwise direction when viewed from above, and the screw-on part 1065 is screwed into the screw-on part 1057 of the rotating member 1050, so that the applicator holding part 1060 can be detachably mounted on the rotating member 1050. In addition, two second locking mechanisms 1064a protruding toward the outer peripheral side are formed on the outer peripheral edge of the main body 1064 of the holding part. Each second locking mechanism 1064a is Fig.23 In the example shown, it is composed of a pair of convex parts separated from each other in the circumferential direction.

[0190] <Action>

[0191] The above describes the configurations of the rotating member 1050 and the application body holding portion 1060 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.24 and Fig.25 The operation of the cosmetic container 1002 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0192] (Transition from open state to closed state)

[0193] The user places the screw-fitting portion 1065 of the application body holding portion 1060 removed from the rotating member 1050 on the screw-fitting portion 1057 of the rotating member 1050, and rotates the application body holding portion 1060 clockwise when viewed from above, so as to screw the screw-fitting portion 1065 with the screw-fitting portion 1057. Fig.24 As shown in FIG. 1 , the second locking mechanism 1064a is adjacent to the first locking mechanism 1056a. Fig.19 As described above, the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1050 is located at the end of the guide groove 1027 of the mounting portion 1020 on the counterclockwise side when viewed from above. In addition, the convex region 1039a of the rotating member 1050 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 above the convex portion 1023a of the inner cylinder portion 1023, and the rotating member 1050 floats relative to the mounting portion 1020. Therefore, the opening 1024 and the mouth plug portion 1034 are separated, and the opening 1024 is opened. In this open state, the cosmetics sprayed from the opening 1024 are supplied to the spray port 1033 of the rotating member 1050 via the inner side of the annular region 1039 of the rotating member 1050, and the cosmetics can be sprayed from the spray port 1033.

[0194] After that, when the user further operates the operating part 1042 to apply force in the clockwise direction, the rotating member 1050 also rotates in the clockwise direction as the applicator holding part 1060 rotates. As the rotating member 1050 rotates, the pin 1038 of the rotating member 1050 slides in the clockwise direction in the guide groove 1027 of the mounting part 1020. Here, because the guide groove 1027 is inclined in a manner that descends as it moves in the clockwise direction when viewed from above, as the rotating member 1050 rotates, the rotating member 1050 including the pin 1038 descends as a whole relative to the mounting part 1020. In this process, as shown in FIG. Fig. 20 As described above, since the convex region 1039a of the rotating member 1050 straddles the convex portion 1023a of the inner cylinder portion 1023, the convex region 1039a abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 1023 below the convex portion 1023a. Therefore, the plug portion 1034 fits into the opening 1024, and the opening 1024 is closed, and the airtightness in the container body 1010 can be ensured.

[0195] Furthermore, when the user further applies force to the operating portion 1042 in the clockwise direction, the application body holding portion 1060 rotates relative to the rotating member 1050, thereby Fig.25 As shown, the first locking mechanism 1056a is engaged with the second locking mechanism 1064a. That is, the user applies a rotational force to the operation portion 1042 until the first locking mechanism 1056a is engaged with the second locking mechanism 1064a, thereby the cosmetic container 1002 is in a closed state.

[0196] (Transition from closed state to open state)

[0197] exist Fig.25 In the closed state shown, when the user operates the operating portion 1042 of the applicator holding portion 1060 to rotate the applicator holding portion 1060 counterclockwise in a plan view in order to use the cosmetic container 1002, the rotating member 1050 rotates counterclockwise together with the applicator holding portion 1060 while maintaining the engagement between the first locking mechanism 1056a and the second locking mechanism 1064a. Here, since the guide groove 1027 is inclined so as to rise as it moves in a counterclockwise direction in a plan view, the rotating member 1050 including the pin 1038 rises as a whole relative to the mounting portion 1020 as the rotating member 1050 rotates. In the process of the rotating member 1050 rising, the convex region 1039a of the rotating member 1050 crosses the convex portion 1023a of the inner cylinder 1023, and the cosmetic container 1002 is in the open state.

[0198] Furthermore, when the user applies force to the operating portion 1042 in the counterclockwise direction, the engagement between the first locking mechanism 1056a and the second locking mechanism 1064a is released, and the applicator holding portion 1060 starts to rotate counterclockwise relative to the rotating member 1050. Thereafter, the screw engagement between the screw engagement portion 1065 of the applicator holding portion 1060 and the screw engagement portion 1057 of the rotating member 1050 is also released, and thus the applicator holding portion 1060 is removed from the rotating member 1050.

[0199] <Effects>

[0200] According to the third embodiment described above, in addition to the effects described in the second embodiment, new effects are achieved. For example, according to the third embodiment, the applicator holding portion 1060 and the rotating member 1050 are screwed together for assembly and disassembly, and since the rotating member 1050 is raised and lowered as the rotating member 1050 rotates, the user can open and close the opening 1024 with the mouth plug portion 1034 by rotating the operating portion 1042.

[0201] In the third embodiment, the user applies clockwise force to the applicator holder 1060 until the first locking mechanism 1056a and the second locking mechanism 1064a are engaged, thereby closing the opening 1024 with the plug 1034. Therefore, the user can more reliably close the cosmetic container 1002 after use.

[0202] <Supplement>

[0203] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to these examples. Of course, as a person with common knowledge in the technical field of the present invention, various changes or modifications can be thought of within the scope of the technical ideas recorded in the scope of the claims, and these examples are of course understood to also belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0204] For example, in the above content, as an example of the opening and closing part for opening and closing the opening 1024, the mouth plug part 1034 that is raised and lowered as the rotating member 1030 rotates is described, but the function of the opening and closing part can also be realized by other structures. For example, the opening and closing part can also be a structure including the ejection port 1033 and a non-opening part whose distance from the rotation center of the rotating member 1030 is equal to that of the ejection port 1033. In addition, when the opening 1024 of the mounting part 1020 is located at a position away from the rotation center of the rotating member 1030, the non-opening part of the mounting part 1020 overlaps with the opening 1024 by the rotation of the rotating member 1030 relative to the mounting part 1020, thereby closing the opening 1024, and the ejection port 1033 overlaps with the opening 1024, thereby opening the opening 1024. According to this structure, since there is no mechanism for raising and lowering the rotating member 1030, the structure can be simplified and compact.

[0205] Regarding the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention further discloses the following container.

[0206] <1>

[0207] A container, comprising:

[0208] A container body that forms a space for containing cosmetics and is deformed by squeezing;

[0209] a cap having an application member for applying the above-mentioned cosmetic; and

[0210] A cap receiving portion to which the cap portion is detachably mounted has a discharge port for discharging the cosmetic when the container body is squeezed.

[0211] <2>

[0212] Above <1> In the container recorded,

[0213] The cap receiving portion includes: a bottom portion formed with the ejection port; and a cylindrical portion extending in a cylindrical shape from the bottom portion to the opposite side of the container body.

[0214] The cover portion is detachably mounted on the inner side of the cylinder portion.

[0215] <3>

[0216] Above <2> In the container recorded,

[0217] The cap receiving portion includes: a cylindrical body mounting portion engaged with the mouth of the container body; and a cap receiving portion for receiving the cap when the cap is mounted, the cap receiving portion having the bottom portion and the cylindrical portion.

[0218] <4>

[0219] Above <2> or <3> In the container recorded,

[0220] The thickness of the cover portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder portion.

[0221] <5>

[0222] Above <2> ~ <4> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0223] The diameter of the cover portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder portion.

[0224] <6>

[0225] Above <1> ~ <5> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0226] The application member is provided at a position facing the discharge port.

[0227] <7>

[0228] Above <1> ~ <6> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0229] The cover portion includes a cover body having an engaging portion engaged with the cover receiving portion.

[0230] The application member is provided on the discharge port side of the cap body.

[0231] <8>

[0232] Above <7> In the container recorded,

[0233] The cover body has an operation portion extending upward on an upper surface of the cover body, and when the cover is accommodated in the cover receiving portion, the height of the upper edge of the operation portion is lower than the height of the upper edge of the cylindrical portion of the cover receiving portion.

[0234] <9>

[0235] Above <1> ~ <8> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0236] The container can be made to stand upright in a state where the upper edge of the lid receiving portion is in contact with the placement surface.

[0237] <10>

[0238] Above <2> ~ <9> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0239] The bottom of the cap receiving portion is raised in a region where the ejection port is formed.

[0240] <11>

[0241] Above <1> ~ <10> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0242] The application member is pressed against the peripheral edge of the discharge port in a state where the cap portion is attached to the cap receiving portion.

[0243] <12>

[0244] Above <1> ~ <11> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0245] The cover portion is detachably mounted on the cover receiving portion by being screwed with the cover receiving portion.

[0246] <13>

[0247] Above <1> ~ <12> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0248] The coating member includes: a surface layer having liquid absorption property; an elastic layer having elasticity; and a hydrophobic layer having hydrophobicity and laminated between the surface layer and the elastic layer.

[0249] <14>

[0250] Above <1> ~ <13> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0251] The application member is attachable to and detachable from the cap body.

[0252] <15>

[0253] Above <1> ~ <14> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0254] The spray port is formed in such a manner that the cosmetic sprayed from the spray port forms characters or patterns.

[0255] <16>

[0256] Above <1> ~ <15> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0257] The cover receiving portion includes:

[0258] A rotating member having the above-mentioned ejection port and to which the above-mentioned cover portion is detachably mounted;

[0259] a cosmetic supplying portion having an opening extending toward the cosmetic containing space, and supplying the cosmetic to the ejection port of the rotating member through the opening;

[0260] The rotating member includes an opening and closing portion, and the opening is opened and closed by the rotating member rotating relative to the cosmetic supplying portion.

[0261] <17>

[0262] Above <16> In the container recorded,

[0263] The rotating member is rotated along with the rotation of the cover portion to be raised and lowered relative to the cosmetic supply portion, and the opening and closing portion is fitted into the opening to close the opening in response to the descent of the rotating member.

[0264] <18>

[0265] Above <16> or <17> In the container recorded,

[0266] One of the inner peripheral surface of the cosmetic supply portion or the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member has a guide groove formed along a direction inclined with respect to the circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member.

[0267] The other one of the inner peripheral surface of the cosmetic supplying portion and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating member has a pin that engages with the guide groove.

[0268] <19>

[0269] Above <12> ~ <18> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0270] The cosmetic supplying portion includes an inner cylinder having the opening at a front end, and the rotating member includes an annular region that contacts with an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder and surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder.

[0271] <20>

[0272] Above <19> In the container recorded,

[0273] The outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder has a convex portion.

[0274] The inner peripheral surface of the annular region has an annular convex region.

[0275] As the rotating member moves up and down, the convex region of the rotating member moves up and down across the convex portion of the inner cylinder portion.

[0276] <21>

[0277] Above <12> ~ <20> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0278] The cover has a protrusion on the outer peripheral surface.

[0279] The rotating member has a groove portion including: a first groove region formed along a first direction intersecting a circumferential direction of rotation of the rotating member; and a second groove region formed from a lower end of the first groove region along a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0280] <22>

[0281] Above <12> ~ <21> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0282] The cover portion includes a screw-engaged portion screwed onto an inner peripheral surface of the rotating member.

[0283] <23>

[0284] Above <20> ~ <22> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0285] The cover comprises:

[0286] a threaded portion threadedly engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the rotating member; and

[0287] A second locking mechanism that locks the rotation relative to the rotating member by engaging with a first locking mechanism provided on the rotating member,

[0288] When the rotating member is lowered relative to the cosmetic supplying portion in conjunction with the rotation of the cover portion, after the convex region of the rotating member crosses over the convex portion of the barrel portion, the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are engaged.

[0289] When the rotating member rises relative to the cosmetic supplying portion in conjunction with the rotation of the cover portion, the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are disengaged after the convex region of the rotating member rides over the convex portion of the barrel portion.

[0290] <24>

[0291] Above <16> ~ <23> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0292] The opening and closing portion includes the ejection port and the non-opening portion.

[0293] The rotating member rotates relative to the cosmetic supply portion, closes the opening by overlapping the non-opening portion with the opening, and opens the opening by overlapping the discharge port with the opening.

[0294] <25>

[0295] Above <16> ~ <24> In the container described in any one of the items,

[0296] The cover has an operation portion that is gripped by a user, and the container can be made to stand in a state where the upper surface of the operation portion is in contact with the placement surface.

[0297] Explanation of symbols

[0298] 10.12 Cosmetic containers

[0299] 20 Container body

[0300] 22 Trunk

[0301] 24 Shoulders

[0302] 26 Mouth

[0303] 30, 50, 70 cover receiving part

[0304] 31, 36 Main body installation part

[0305] 32, 37 cover accommodating portion

[0306] 320, 370 bottom

[0307] 322, 372 nozzles

[0308] 330, 380 barrel

[0309] 332, 382 thread surface

[0310] 34 cover accommodating portion

[0311] 340 bottom

[0312] 341 Uplift Area

[0313] 350 barrel

[0314] 40, 60, 80 cover

[0315] 41 Cover body

[0316] 41a Upper surface

[0317] 41b Lower surface

[0318] 41c side

[0319] 412 thread surface

[0320] 414, 814 operation department

[0321] 416 Protrusion

[0322] 42, 45 retaining member

[0323] 426 chimera hole

[0324] 452 protrusion

[0325] 43, 46 coating components

[0326] 431 Surface

[0327] 432 hydrophobic layer

[0328] 433 Elastic Layer

[0329] 434 bonding layer

[0330] 1001, 1002 cosmetic containers

[0331] 1010 Container body

[0332] 1012 Trunk

[0333] 1014 Shoulder

[0334] 1016 Mouth

[0335] 1020 Installation Department

[0336] 1022 bottom

[0337] 1023 inner cylinder

[0338] 1023a convex part

[0339] 1024 openings

[0340] 1026 outer cylinder part

[0341] 1027 boot slot

[0342] 1028 Main body installation part

[0343] 1028a screw joint

[0344] 1029 Space

[0345] 1030 Rotating Components

[0346] 1032 bottom

[0347] 1033 Spout

[0348] 1034 Mouth plug

[0349] 1036 barrel

[0350] 1037 slot

[0351] 1371 First Slot Area

[0352] 1372 Second Slot Area

[0353] 1372a Closed side wall

[0354] 1372b Open side wall

[0355] 1372c rib

[0356] 1038 pins

[0357] 1039 Ring Area

[0358] 1039a Convex area

[0359] 1040 coating body holding part

[0360] 1042 Operation Department

[0361] 1044 Main body of holding part

[0362] 1045 protrusion

[0363] 1046 coating body

[0364] 1050 Rotating Component

[0365] 1056 barrel

[0366] 1056a First locking mechanism

[0367] 1057 screw joint

[0368] 1060 coating body holding part

[0369] 1064 Main body of holding part

[0370] 1064a Second locking mechanism

[0371] 1065 screw joint

Claims

1. A container, wherein: have: a container body which forms a containing space for cosmetics and is deformed by squeezing; a cover having an application member for applying the cosmetic; and a cap receiving portion having a discharge port for discharging the cosmetics based on squeezing of the container body and to which the cap is detachably mounted, The cap receiving portion includes: a bottom portion formed with the ejection port; and a cylindrical portion extending in a cylindrical shape from the bottom portion to the opposite side of the container body. The cover is detachably mounted on the inner side of the cylinder. The bottom of the cap receiving portion is raised in a region where the ejection port is formed.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein: The thickness of the cover portion is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylinder portion.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein: The application member is provided at a position opposing the ejection port.

4. The container according to claim 3, wherein: The cover portion includes: a cover body having an engaging portion engaged with the cover receiving portion, The application member is provided on the ejection port side of the cap body.

5. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The application member presses the peripheral edge of the discharge port in a state where the cap portion is attached to the cap receiving portion.

6. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The cover portion is detachably mounted on the cover receiving portion by being screwed with the cover receiving portion.

7. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The coating member includes: a surface layer having liquid absorption; an elastic layer having elasticity; and a hydrophobic layer having hydrophobicity stacked between the surface layer and the elastic layer.

8. The container according to claim 4, wherein: The application member is attachable to and detachable from the cap body.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The spray port is formed in such a manner that the cosmetic sprayed from the spray port forms characters or patterns.

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