Cosmetic product

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic which can be manufactured at low cost and is sanitary and convenient. The cosmetic has: a container main body which has a lower section housing portion having a first opening portion which is open at an upper side, and an upper section housing portion which is provided at an upper side of the lower section housing portion via a step portion which widens toward an outer side, the upper section housing portion having a second opening portion which is open at an upper side; a lid which closes the second opening portion; a cosmetic material which is housed in the lower section housing portion; an application tool which is housed in the upper section housing portion and is used to apply the cosmetic material; and a separation sheet which is located between the cosmetic material and the application tool and is used to separate the cosmetic material from the application tool.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a cosmetic product, and more particularly to a cosmetic product suitable for trial use. BACKGROUND

[0002] Before purchasing a cosmetic product such as a foundation, the color tone, makeup condition, and the like of the cosmetic product are sometimes confirmed by a sample, and then the cosmetic product is purchased. In the past, as a sample, a cosmetic material is attached to a filling area of a base sheet, and a transparent cover sheet is layered on the base sheet to cover the cosmetic material, as in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described below.

[0003] However, a separate trial-use application tool for applying the cosmetic material needs to be prepared with respect to the above-described sample. In addition, the application tool needs to be managed hygienically.

[0004] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0005] PATENT DOCUMENTS

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-13335

[0007] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. H10-262727 SUMMARY

[0008] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0009] An object of the present application is to provide a cosmetic product that can be manufactured at low cost and is hygienic and convenient.

[0010] SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM

[0011] The present application relates to a cosmetic product characterized by comprising: a container main body having a lower section housing portion and an upper section housing portion provided on the upper side of the lower section housing portion via a step portion that widens toward the outside, the lower section housing portion having a first opening portion that is open on the upper side, and the upper section housing portion having a second opening portion that is open on the upper side; a lid that closes the second opening portion; a cosmetic material housed in the lower section housing portion; an application tool housed in the upper section housing portion for applying the cosmetic material; and a separation sheet located between the cosmetic material and the application tool for separating the cosmetic material from the application tool.

[0012] According to this structure, the container main body has two sectioned housing portions. The cosmetic material is housed in the lower section housing portion, and the application tool is housed in the upper section housing portion. In this way, the cosmetic material and the application tool are housed in one container, so that it is not necessary to separately prepare the application tool, and the cosmetic product is hygienic and convenient. In addition, the lower section housing portion and the upper section housing portion are arranged in a vertical arrangement, so that the container becomes compact, and resource saving and low cost can be achieved.

[0013] A stepped portion that widens toward the outside is provided between the lower housing portion and the upper housing portion. Therefore, the upper housing portion is shaped to widen toward the outside more than the lower housing portion. The lower housing portion has a lower side surface portion, and the upper housing portion has an upper side surface portion, with the stepped portion being disposed between the lower side surface portion and the upper side surface portion. Because of the stepped portion, when the cosmetic material is put into the lower housing portion, the cosmetic material is less likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface portion, and the cosmetic material is less likely to adhere to the application tool from the inner surface of the upper side surface portion.

[0014] Furthermore, a separation sheet is disposed between the cosmetic material and the application tool, and the cosmetic material is separated from the application tool by the separation sheet. Therefore, the cosmetic material is prevented from adhering to the application tool.

[0015] The cosmetic product can be manufactured, for example, as follows. That is, the cosmetic material is put into the lower housing portion of the container body, then the separation sheet is put in, and then the application tool is put in. Then, the lid is fitted to the container body to seal the second opening portion with the lid. In this way, the cosmetic material, the separation sheet, and the application tool can be sequentially put into the container body, and the lid can be fitted from above the container body. The insertion direction of the cosmetic material and the fitting direction of the lid are the same direction, so the manufacturing is easy, and the cosmetic product can be manufactured at low cost.

[0016] Preferably, the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the stepped portion and covers the first opening portion, and the application tool is placed on the separation sheet. According to this structure, because the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the stepped portion and covers the first opening portion, the cosmetic material is further less likely to adhere to the application tool. In addition, in the manufacturing process, the separation sheet can be placed on the upper surface of the stepped portion, and the application tool can be placed on the separation sheet. Therefore, the cosmetic product can be easily manufactured.

[0017] Preferably, the upper housing portion has a finger insertion extension portion that widens toward the outside at a portion around the first opening portion. According to this structure, after the lid is opened and the application tool is taken out of the upper housing portion, the separation sheet can be easily taken out by inserting a fingertip into the finger insertion extension portion.

[0018] Preferably, the lid is attached to the container body in a manner that can be peeled off, and a finger insertion extension portion is provided at a position corresponding to a lid opening start portion of the lid. According to this structure, the lid can be peeled off from the lid opening start portion to be opened. Furthermore, the finger insertion extension portion is provided at a position corresponding to the lid opening start portion of the lid, so the finger insertion extension portion can be easily provided without making the container excessively large.

[0019] It is preferable that the upper surface of the step portion be provided with a support portion that supports the separation sheet and a low portion that is located outward of the support portion and is lower than the support portion. According to this structure, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet can be located above the low portion, and the peripheral portion of the separation sheet can be pressed downward, for example, with a fingertip. The separation sheet tilts by the lever principle with the support portion as a fulcrum. Therefore, the separation sheet can be easily removed.

[0020] It is preferable that the low portion have a descending portion that is continuous with the outer side of the support portion and gradually descends toward the outer side, and a flat portion that is continuous with the outer side of the descending portion. According to this structure, the separation sheet can be stably tilted along the descending portion. Also, since the flat portion is provided on the outer side of the descending portion, the connection of the upper side surface portion to the low portion becomes smooth, and the container body can be easily manufactured.

[0021] It is preferable that the upper portion accommodation portion have a finger insertion expansion portion that expands outward in a portion around the first opening portion, and that a low portion be provided in the finger insertion expansion portion. According to this structure, a large low portion can be easily provided using the finger insertion expansion portion, and the difference in height between the support portion and the low portion can be easily provided. Therefore, the separation sheet can be greatly tilted, and the separation sheet can be easily removed. Also, it is easy to hook the peripheral portion of the separation sheet with a fingernail and lift it up.

[0022] It is preferable that the upper portion accommodation portion have an upper side surface portion that extends upward from the step portion, that the upper side surface portion have a side surface bulging portion that bulges outward more than other portions of the upper side surface portion in the finger insertion expansion portion, and that the side surface bulging portion extend downward more than other portions of the upper side surface portion. When the cosmetic is opened, for example, the container body is held with the left hand, and the cap is held and opened with the right hand. At this time, the thumb of the left hand, for example, can be placed against the side surface bulging portion of the upper side surface portion to hold the container body. Since the side surface bulging portion extends downward more than other portions of the upper side surface portion, the thumb can be easily and firmly crimped to the side surface bulging portion, and the container body can be reliably held.

[0023] It is preferable that the cap abut against the upper surface of the applicator. According to this structure, the up-and-down vibration of the applicator is suppressed, and the separation sheet is less likely to be lifted from the upper surface of the step portion. Therefore, the adhesion of the cosmetic to the applicator can be suppressed.

[0024] Effects of the Invention

[0025] As described above, in the accommodation portions of the upper and lower portions of one container, the cosmetic and the applicator are accommodated in a state separated by the separation sheet, and therefore, it is not necessary to separately prepare the applicator at a store or the like, and it is hygienic and convenient. Also, it can be manufactured at a low cost, and therefore, it is suitable for a simple cosmetic such as a sample. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a cosmetic in an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an A-A sectional view of the same.

[0028] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a container body of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0029] Figure 4 (a) of the same is a plan view of the above-mentioned container body, and (b) is a B-B sectional view of (a).

[0030] Figure 5 is a front view showing an example of an opening operation of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0031] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example of an opening operation of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0032] Figure 7 (a) and (b) of the same are perspective views showing a cap-opened state of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0033] Figure 8 (a) and (b) of the same are plan views showing a cap-opened state of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0034] Figure 9 (a) and (b) of the same are sectional views showing an example of a use state of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0035] Figure 10 (a) to (c) of the same are sectional views showing a manufacturing process of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0036] Figure 11 is a sectional view showing a manufacturing process of the above-mentioned cosmetic.

[0037] Figure 12 (a) and (b) of the same are sectional views showing an example of a use state of a cosmetic in another embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Figure 13 (a) to (c) of the same are sectional views showing a manufacturing process of a cosmetic of a reference example.

[0039] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] 1 cosmetic

[0041] 2 container body

[0042] 3 cap

[0043] 4 cosmetic material

[0044] 5 puff (application tool)

[0045] 5a upper surface

[0046] 5b lower surface

[0047] 6 separation sheet

[0048] 7 suction pad

[0049] 10 bottom surface portion

[0050] 11 lower side surface portion

[0051] 12 step portion

[0052] 13 upper side surface portion

[0053] 14 flange portion

[0054] 15 lower section housing portion

[0055] 16 upper section housing portion

[0056] 17 first opening portion

[0057] 18 second opening portion

[0058] 19 finger insertion extension portion

[0059] 20 step extension portion

[0060] 21 support portion

[0061] 22 low position portion

[0062] 22a descending portion

[0063] 22b flat portion

[0064] 25 side surface bulging portion

[0065] 25a extension portion

[0066] 28 flange protruding portion

[0067] 29 avoidance portion

[0068] 30 unsealing start portion

[0069] 31 unbonded portion

[0070] 50 puff main body

[0071] 51 band body

[0072] 90 filling machine

[0073] 91 filling nozzle

[0074] 92 hole

[0075] 100 thumb

[0076] 101 index finger

[0077] 200 container body

[0078] 201 side portion

[0079] 204 absorbent pad

[0080] 205 cosmetic DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0081] Hereinafter, a cosmetic 1 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for the same components. Figures 1-11 The cosmetic 1 according to the present embodiment is shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The cosmetic 1 includes a container, a cosmetic 4 and an applicator housed in the container, and a separation sheet 6 for separating the cosmetic 4 from the applicator. The container includes a bottomed cylindrical container body 2 having an opening portion in an upper surface, and a lid 3 that closes the opening portion of the container body 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 <Container body 2>

[0082] The container body 2 has a bottom surface portion 10, a lower portion side portion 11 that is cylindrical and extends upward from a peripheral portion of the bottom surface portion 10, a step portion 12 that extends outward from an upper end portion of the lower portion side portion 11, an upper portion side portion 13 that is cylindrical and extends upward from a peripheral portion of the step portion 12, and a flange portion 14 that extends outward from an upper end portion of the upper portion side portion 13.

[0083] The housing portion of the container body 2 is divided into two sections by the step portion 12. The container body 2 has a lower section housing portion 15 and an upper section housing portion 16 that is positioned above the lower section housing portion 15. The lower section housing portion 15 and the upper section housing portion 16 are arranged above and below each other. In plan view, the upper section housing portion 16 is larger than the lower section housing portion 15. Figure 3 Figure 4 The lower section housing portion 15 is constituted by the bottom surface portion 10 and the lower portion side portion 11. The lower section housing portion 15 has a first opening portion 17 that is open upward. The upper section housing portion 16 is constituted by the step portion 12 and the upper portion side portion 13. The upper section housing portion 16 has a second opening portion 18 that is open upward. The second opening portion 18 is the opening portion of the container body 2. The second opening portion 18 is larger than the first opening portion 17. The housing space of the lower section housing portion 15 and the housing space of the upper section housing portion 16 are in communication with each other through the first opening portion 17.

[0084] The container body 2 has a bottom surface portion 10, a lower portion side portion 11 that is cylindrical and extends upward from a peripheral portion of the bottom surface portion 10, a step portion 12 that extends outward from an upper end portion of the lower portion side portion 11, an upper portion side portion 13 that is cylindrical and extends upward from a peripheral portion of the step portion 12, and a flange portion 14 that extends outward from an upper end portion of the upper portion side portion 13.

[0085] The lower section housing portion 15 is constituted by the bottom surface portion 10 and the lower portion side portion 11. The lower section housing portion 15 has a first opening portion 17 that is open upward. The upper section housing portion 16 is constituted by the step portion 12 and the upper portion side portion 13. The upper section housing portion 16 has a second opening portion 18 that is open upward. The second opening portion 18 is the opening portion of the container body 2. The second opening portion 18 is larger than the first opening portion 17. The housing space of the lower section housing portion 15 and the housing space of the upper section housing portion 16 are in communication with each other through the first opening portion 17.

[0086] ​​The shape in plan view of the container body 2 can be various shapes. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface portion 10 is circular, the lower side surface portion 11 is cylindrical, and the first opening portion 17 is circular. That is, the lower section housing portion 15 is circular in plan view. On the other hand, the upper section housing portion 16 is non-circular in plan view, and is a shape in which a portion of the entire circumference of the circular shape bulges to the radially outer side. Therefore, the shape in plan view of the step portion 12, the upper side surface portion 13, and the flange portion 14 becomes a shape in which a portion of the entire circumference of the circular shape bulges to the radially outer side. The upper section housing portion 16 has a finger insertion expansion portion 19 in which a portion of the entire circumference of the second opening portion 18 bulges to the radially outer side. The finger insertion expansion portion 19 is preferably a size that enables a finger such as an index finger or a middle finger to be inserted toward the lower side.

[0087] The step portion 12 is provided in the entire circumference around the first opening portion 17. That is, the step portion 12 is annular. The step portion 12 extends toward the radially outer side from the upper end portion of the lower side surface portion 11. By providing the step portion 12, the upper side surface portion 13 is expanded outwardly by a section compared to the lower side surface portion 11. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is constant except for the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is locally expanded to the radially outer side in the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The step portion 12 has a step expansion portion 20 in the finger insertion expansion portion 19, which is expanded to the radially outer side compared to the other portions of the step portion 12 (main portions of the step portion 12). The bulging shape in plan view of the step expansion portion 20 is arbitrary, and is semicircular or crescent in the present embodiment. However, the shape in plan view of the step expansion portion 20 can be, for example, rectangular or the like. In the present embodiment, the step portion 12 is substantially horizontal except for the step expansion portion 20. However, the step portion 12 can be inclined in a manner that descends toward the radially outer side in the entire circumference.

[0088] The step portion 12 has a support portion 21 adjacent to the first opening portion 17, and a low portion 22 located at a position radially outward of the support portion 21 and lower than the support portion 21, provided on the upper surface. The support portion 21 is provided in the entire circumference around the first opening portion 17. The support portion 21 is annular. The height of the support portion 21 is constant. The support portion 21 supports the separation sheet 6 in the entire circumference around the first opening portion 17. The support portion 21 occupies a large portion of the upper surface of the step portion 12 in the portion of the step portion 12 other than the step expansion portion 20, and extends substantially horizontally to the vicinity of the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13.

[0089] The low portion 22 is provided to the step expansion portion 20. Thus, the step expansion portion 20 is a portion that is lower and recessed than other portions of the step portion 12. The low portion 22 has a descending portion 22a that is continuous with the radially outer side of the support portion 21 and gradually descends toward the radially outer side, and a flat portion 22b that is continuous with the radially outer side of the descending portion 22a. The descending portion 22a is preferably an inclined surface, but can be, for example, a curved surface that curves downward or upward toward the radially outer side. In the case where the descending portion 22a is an inclined surface, the inclination can be, for example, 10 to 45 degrees. The flat portion 22b is preferably a substantially horizontal flat surface. The flat portion 22b preferably extends to the vicinity of the upper portion side surface portion 13. Note that a curved surface is preferably provided at the boundary between the flat portion 22b and the inner surface of the upper surface side surface portion.

[0090] The upper surface of the step expansion portion 20 is lower than the upper surface of other portions of the step portion 12, and in correspondence thereto, the lower surface of the step expansion portion 20 is lower than the lower surface of other portions of the step portion 12.

[0091] The upper portion side surface portion 13 is a shape in which a portion of a cylindrical shape is expanded toward the radially outer side. The upper portion side surface portion 13 has a side surface bulging portion 25 toward the radially outer side in the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The side surface bulging portion 25 is expanded toward the radially outer side than other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13 (main portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13). The side surface bulging portion 25 bulges in a circular arc shape toward the radially outer side in plan view. However, the side surface bulging portion 25 can also bulge in a rectangular shape in plan view.

[0092] The side surface bulging portion 25 is connected to the outer edge portion of the step expansion portion 20. The step expansion portion 20 is lower than other portions of the step portion 12, and thus the side surface bulging portion 25 extends downward than other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13. That is, the side surface bulging portion 25 has an extension portion 25a at the lower end portion thereof that extends downward than the lower end portion of other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13. The height of the lower end portion of the side surface bulging portion 25 is lower than the height of the lower end portion of other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13. On the other hand, the height of the upper end portion of the upper portion side surface portion 13 is constant. Thus, the length in the up-down direction of the side surface bulging portion 25 is longer than the length in the up-down direction of other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13.

[0093] The flange portion 14 is provided on the entire circumference of the second opening portion 18. The flange portion 14 is substantially horizontal. The flange portion 14 is shaped so as to protrude to the radially outer side as a portion of a circle. The flange portion 14 has a flange protruding portion 28 at a position corresponding to the finger insertion expansion portion 19 in the entire circumference, the flange protruding portion 28 protruding to the radially outer side more than other portions (main portions) of the flange portion 14. The flange protruding portion 28 is connected to the upper end portion of the side bulging portion 25. An avoiding portion 29 is provided at the protruding end portion of the flange protruding portion 28, the avoiding portion 29 being lower than other portions (base end portions) of the flange protruding portion 28.

[0094] The container body 2 is preferably a synthetic resin product. The container body 2 is preferably a synthetic resin sheet product formed by sheet molding such as vacuum forming. However, the container body 2 can also be formed by injection molding. The synthetic resin sheet can be various synthetic resin sheets such as a synthetic resin sheet of PP, PE, PET, PET-G, PCTA, POM, PBT, PA, PC, PS, PVC, PLA, AS, ABS, or the like, having a thickness of, for example, 0.3 to 1.0 mm.

[0095] < Lid 3 >

[0096] The lid 3 seals the second opening portion 18 of the container body 2. The lid 3 can be various forms. In the present embodiment, the lid 3 is adhered to the upper end portion of the container body 2 in a peelable manner. Specifically, the lid 3 is heat-sealed to the upper surface of the flange portion 14 in a peelable manner. The lid 3 is preferably a film product having flexibility. The film can be a single layer, but is preferably a multilayer. The film has, from the lower side, that is, the side close to the container body 2, in order, a sealing layer, a barrier layer, and a base layer. The sealing layer is a layer for adhering to the container body 2 by heat-sealing, and is composed of a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, or PLA. The barrier layer is composed of an aluminum foil, silicon dioxide, EVOH, or the like. The base layer is the main layer of the film, and is composed of a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, or PLA, paper, or the like. Note that one or more intermediate layers can be provided between the sealing layer and the barrier layer. The intermediate layer is composed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, or PLA.

[0097] The lid 3 has a shape corresponding to the flange portion 14. The lid 3 is a shape in which a portion of a circle protrudes to the radial outside. The lid 3 has an unsealing start portion 30 (gripping portion) that protrudes to the radial outside. The unsealing start portion 30 is positioned on the upper side of the flange protruding portion 28. The front end portion of the unsealing start portion 30 is positioned on the upper side of the escape portion 29 of the flange protruding portion 28. A gap is formed between the front end portion of the unsealing start portion 30 and the escape portion 29. That is, the unsealing start portion 30 is provided with an unadhered portion 31 that is not adhered to the flange portion 14. The user can pinch the unadhered portion 31 with the fingertips at the time of unsealing. Note that the escape portion 29 can not be provided to the flange protruding portion 28, and even in this case, by providing the unadhered portion 31 to the unsealing start portion 30 in advance, the lid 3 can be easily peeled off. Alternatively, the unadhered portion 31 can not be provided to the front end portion of the unsealing start portion 30, and a break line can be provided to the front end portion of the flange protruding portion 28 in a manner that cuts the front end portion of the flange protruding portion 28, and at the time of unsealing of the lid 3, the front end portion of the flange protruding portion 28 is broken from the base end portion of the flange protruding portion 28 using the break line. The front end portion of the flange protruding portion 28 that has been broken can be pinched together with the front end portion of the unsealing start portion 30, and the lid 3 can be easily peeled off.

[0098] < Cosmetic 4 >

[0099] The cosmetic 4 is housed in the lower housing portion 15. The lower housing portion 15 is a housing portion for housing the cosmetic 4. The cosmetic 4 can be various cosmetics, and can be either solid or liquid. The solid cosmetic 4 is, for example, a powder or a paste. The cosmetic 4 can have a volatile component. In the case of the solid cosmetic 4, it can be a cosmetic that is filled and solidified in a tray (middle tray) made of, for example, metal, synthetic resin, paper, or the like. In the case of the liquid cosmetic 4, it can be a cosmetic that is impregnated in a pad 7. The viscosity of the liquid cosmetic 4 is, for example, 2000 to 30000 mPa s (B-type viscometer, No. 4 rotor, 12 rpm, 60 sec). In the present embodiment, the liquid cosmetic 4 is described as an example.

[0100] The liquid cosmetic 4 is, for example, a liquid foundation, blush, serum, lotion, etc. The liquid cosmetic 4 is impregnated in the absorbent pad 7 (the impregnating body). The impregnation amount is, for example, 0.5 to 5 g. The absorbent pad 7 is soft and easily deformable. The absorbent pad 7 has a shape corresponding to the lower receiving portion 15, and in this embodiment, it is cylindrical. The diameter of the absorbent pad 7 can be slightly smaller or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the lower receiving portion 15. The vertical length (thickness) of the absorbent pad 7 is preferably the same as or shorter than the depth of the lower receiving portion 15, i.e., the vertical length of the lower side portion 11. Therefore, when the absorbent pad 7 is contained in the lower receiving portion 15, the upper surface of the absorbent pad 7 is coplanar with or lower than the upper surface of the step portion 12. Preferably, the upper surface of the absorbent pad 7 does not protrude upwards beyond the upper surface of the step portion 12.

[0101] The suction pad 7 is made of a material capable of impregnating liquid cosmetic 4. The suction pad 7 can be made of various foams, porous materials, fibers, etc. The suction pad 7 provides cushioning. The fiber structure is a three-dimensional structure with fibers interwoven like a climbing frame. The interlacing points of the fibers are the contact points where they meet. At the contact points, the fibers are fused together. The density of the fiber structure is, for example, 6–50 kg / m³. 3 The preferred strength is 6–30 kg / m³. 3 Degree. The Ascar F hardness of the fiber is preferably between 30 and 60. It should be noted that the Ascar F hardness is the value measured using an Ascar rubber hardness tester of type F manufactured by Polymer Metrology Instruments (Group) Co., Ltd. at a temperature of 25°C. It should also be noted that the absorbent pad 7 can be a single layer or multiple layers.

[0102] The process of impregnating the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic 4 can also occur before the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing section 15, but it is preferable to do so after the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing section 15. After the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing section 15... Figure 10 This allows the filling nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 to enter the container body 2. Then, the filling nozzle 91 is pressed against the suction pad 7. While compressing the suction pad 7 up and down using the filling nozzle 91, liquid cosmetic material 4 is discharged from the hole 92 of the filling nozzle 91, so that the liquid cosmetic material 4 is evenly impregnated in the suction pad 7 without agglomeration. The filling nozzle 91 is circular, corresponding to the shape of the suction pad 7, and the diameter of the filling nozzle 91 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the lower receiving part 15.

[0103] <Separation Plate 6>

[0104] The separation sheet 6 is arranged between the cosmetic 4 and the application tool. The separation sheet 6 can be smaller than the first opening portion 17 or can be positioned in the lower section housing portion 15, but is preferably larger than the first opening portion 17 and is placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12. The separation sheet 6 is placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12, thereby covering the first opening portion 17. As described above, the annular support portion 21 is provided on the upper surface of the step portion 12. The separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12 is supported by the annular support portion 21 over the entire circumference, and the first opening portion 17 is closed by the separation sheet 6.

[0105] The separation sheet 6 is circular in shape corresponding to the shape of the first opening portion 17. The separation sheet 6 is larger in diameter than the first opening portion 17. By making the separation sheet 6 circular, the separation sheet 6 has no directionality, and the separation sheet 6 can be easily put into the container main body 2. Therefore, the automatic loading of the separation sheet 6 becomes easy.

[0106] The separation sheet 6 is smaller in diameter than the outer edge portion of the step portion 12, that is, the inner diameter of the upper side surface portion 13. Therefore, a gap is generated between the outer edge of the separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12 and the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13. The separation sheet 6 can be positionally shifted in the horizontal direction by an amount corresponding to the gap. Even in the case where the separation sheet 6 is positionally shifted in the horizontal direction, the separation sheet 6 covers the entire first opening portion 17 and closes the first opening portion 17. Figure 8 (a) of FIG. 1 shows a state in which the separation sheet 6 is arranged concentrically with the first opening portion 17. Figure 8 (b) of FIG. 1 shows a state in which the separation sheet 6 is eccentric with respect to the first opening portion 17 toward the finger insertion expansion portion 19.

[0107] The separation sheet 6 is formed of various sheet materials. The separation sheet 6 is preferably a sheet material made of synthetic resin. The separation sheet 6 is preferably a transparent sheet material, and the color of the cosmetic 4 can be visually recognized from above the separation sheet 6. The synthetic resin constituting the separation sheet 6 is, for example, PET, PP, PE, or the like, and PET is preferable because of the excellent transparency of PET. The thickness of the separation sheet 6 is, for example, 20 to 100 μm, and is preferably 50 to 100 μm.

[0108] <Brush 5 (Application Tool)>

[0109] The application tool is housed in the upper section housing portion 16. The application tool is a cosmetic tool for applying the cosmetic 4 to the skin of the face or the like. In the present embodiment, the brush 5 is housed in the upper section housing portion 16 as the application tool. The brush 5 has a brush main body 50 having cushioning properties and a band 51 attached to the upper surface of the brush main body 50.

[0110] The puff body 50 is flat. The puff body 50 is a shape corresponding to the upper section housing portion 16 in plan view, for example, a circular shape, a rectangular shape. In the present embodiment, the puff body 50 is a circular shape in plan view. The lower surface of the puff body 50 is the lower surface 5b of the puff 5 and is an application surface. The application surface is attached with the cosmetic 4 at the time of use.

[0111] The band 51 is attached to the upper surface of the puff body 50. The band 51 slightly protrudes upward from the upper surface of the puff body 50. The both end portions of the band 51 are attached at two portions of the peripheral portion of the upper surface of the puff body 50, respectively. One or more fingers can be inserted between the band 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50. The fingers are inserted between the band 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50, and the puff 5 is supported by the hands.

[0112] The puff 5 is housed in the upper section housing portion 16 with the band 51 oriented upward. The puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6. The upper surface 5a of the puff 5 abuts against the lid 3. In particular, the band 51 in the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 abuts against the lid 3. The puff 5 is pressed downward by the lid 3. The puff 5 is positioned between the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6, and is preferably sandwiched by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6 in the up-and-down direction. As described above, the puff 5 is housed in the upper section housing portion 16 with the band 51 oriented upward. The band 51 is pressed downward by the lid 3. The band 51 is pressed downward by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6. The band 51 is pressed downward by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6, and is preferably sandwiched by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6 in the up-and-down direction. Figure 11 As such, it is preferable that, in a state before the lid 3 is assembled to the container body 2, the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 protrudes somewhat upward from the second opening portion 18. In detail, it is preferable that the band 51 is positioned at a position higher than the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The band 51 is pressed downward by the lid 3 by heat-sealing the lid 3 to the flange portion 14.

[0113] The cosmetic 1 configured as described above is manufactured, for example, as follows. First, the absorbent pad 7 is put into the lower section housing portion 15 of the container body 2. Thereafter, the absorbent pad 7 is impregnated with the liquid cosmetic 4. Figure 10 An outline of a procedure of filling the liquid cosmetic 4 into the absorbent pad 7 is shown in FIG. 10. The filling nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is positioned above the container body 2 in a state where the absorbent pad 7 is housed in the lower section housing portion 15. In other words, the container body 2 is positioned below the filling nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90. The diameter of the filling nozzle 91 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the lower side surface portion 11. The filling nozzle 91 is lowered so that the filling nozzle 91 gradually enters the container body 2 from the second opening portion 18. Then, the filling nozzle 91 enters the lower section housing portion 15 from the first opening portion 17 and is pressed against the upper surface of the absorbent pad 7, and the absorbent pad 7 is compressed in the up-and-down direction by the filling nozzle 91. The liquid cosmetic 4 is discharged from the hole 92 of the filling nozzle 91 in this state and is impregnated into the absorbent pad 7. After a prescribed amount of the liquid cosmetic 4 is discharged from the filling nozzle 91, the filling nozzle 91 is raised and the filling nozzle 91 is taken out of the container body 2.

[0114] Note that, in the case of automatically filling the liquid cosmetic 4 into the container body 2, for example, the filling nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is arranged at a predetermined position in advance, and the filling nozzle 91 is moved up and down only. The container body 2 is moved in the horizontal direction sequentially so that the container body 2 is positioned below the filling nozzle 91.

[0115] The upper section housing portion 16 is enlarged outwardly with respect to the lower section housing portion 15, so even if the filling nozzle 91 is moved in and out of the second opening portion 18 with respect to the container body 2, the filling nozzle 91 is not likely to come into contact with the upper side portion 13, and the liquid cosmetic 4 is not likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side portion 13. Note that, in the case of the solid cosmetic 4, when the solid cosmetic 4 is put into the lower section housing portion 15, the cosmetic 4 is not likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side portion 13 either.

[0116] Figure 13 A case where the container body 200 does not have a step portion and has only one housing portion is shown as a comparative example. The diameter of the suction pad 204 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the side portion 201 of the container body 200. In this case, when the filling nozzle 91 is moved in and out with respect to the container body 200, the cosmetic 205 is likely to adhere to the inner surface of the side portion 201. In order to prevent the cosmetic 205 from adhering to the inner surface of the side portion 201, if the diameter of the filling nozzle 91 is substantially reduced from the inner diameter of the side portion 201, it is difficult to impregnate the cosmetic 205 in the peripheral portion of the suction pad 204, and impregnation segregation occurs.

[0117] After the cosmetic 4 is filled into the suction pad 7, the separation sheet 6 is put into the container body 2 from the second opening portion 18 and placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12. The diameter of the separation sheet 6 is larger than the diameter of the first opening portion 17, so by placing the separation sheet 6 on the upper surface of the step portion 12, the first opening portion 17 can be blocked. The support portion 21 is provided annularly at the periphery of the first opening portion 17, so the separation sheet 6 is supported by the annular support portion 21. Therefore, the degree of sealing of the first opening portion 17 is improved, and leakage of the liquid cosmetic 4 and volatilization of volatile components can be suppressed.

[0118] After that, the puff 5 is put into the container body 2 from the second opening portion 18 and placed on the separation sheet 6. The band 51 of the puff 5 is positioned slightly upward from the upper surface of the flange portion 14. Note that, it can also be that the upper surface of the puff body 50 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the flange portion 14. Then, the lid 3 is adhered to the flange portion 14 by heat sealing. The second opening portion 18 is closed by the lid 3, and the container body 2 is sealed. Therefore, evaporation of the liquid cosmetic 4 and volatilization of its volatile components can be suppressed. In addition, by providing a barrier layer in the lid 3, deterioration of the liquid cosmetic 4 can be prevented.

[0119] The cap 3 is pressed downward by the flange portion 14. Thus, the upper and lower shaking of the puff 5 is suppressed, and the puff 5 is stabilized. Further, the separation sheet 6 is pressed downward by the puff 5, and thus the vibration of the separation sheet 6 is also suppressed, and the separation sheet 6 is also stabilized. The separation sheet 6 is pressed against the annular support portion 21 by the pressing force from the puff 5, and thus the first opening portion 17 is reliably closed by the separation sheet 6. Thus, the lower housing portion 15 is doubly closed by the separation sheet 6 and the cap 3.

[0120] The opening operation of the cosmetic 1 is described. The cosmetic 1 is opened by peeling the cap 3 from the flange portion 14. For example, the container main body 2 is held with one hand, and the cap 3 is peeled from the flange portion 14 with the other hand. The peeling method of the cap 3 is arbitrary, and the cap 3 is peeled by various methods, Figure 5 and Figure 6 An example is shown in (a) of FIG. 10.

[0121] As Figure 5 For example, the container main body 2 is held with the left hand. At this time, for example, the thumb 100 can be brought into contact with the side surface bulging portion 25 to hold the container main body 2 in the opening direction X of the cap 3. The side surface bulging portion 25 extends downward more than the upper side surface portion 13, and thus the length in the vertical direction is longer than the other portions of the upper side surface portion 13. Thus, the thumb 100 can be reliably brought into contact with the side surface bulging portion 25 to firmly hold the container main body 2. Further, the cap 3 is peeled from the flange portion 14 with the fingertips of the right hand. The unattached portion 31, which is not attached to the flange portion 14, is provided at the leading end of the opening start portion 30, and thus the unattached portion 31 of the cap 3 can be easily held. In particular, the relief portion 29 is provided at the flange protruding portion 28, and a gap is formed between the relief portion 29 and the unattached portion 31, and thus the unattached portion 31 can be easily held. When the container main body 2 is held in the opening direction X of the cap 3, the container main body 2 is not easily destabilized by the force when the cap 3 is peeled, and the cap 3 can be easily opened.

[0122] The cap 3 is thus removed from the container main body 2. Figure 7 The state in which the cap 3 is removed from the container main body 2 is shown in (a) of FIG. 10. The puff 5 can be taken out from the opened second opening portion 18. Figure 7 The state in which the puff 5 is taken out is shown in (b) of FIG. 10.

[0123] Next, the taking-out operation of the separation sheet 6 is described. The separation sheet 6 can be taken out by the following two methods. The first method is a method in which the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 is pressed downward with the fingertips to tilt the separation sheet 6. The diameter of the separation sheet 6 is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper side surface portion 13. Thus, a gap is generated between the separation sheet 6 and the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13. It is preferable to move the separation sheet 6 in the horizontal direction by an amount corresponding to the gap.Figure 8 The state in which the center of the separation sheet 6 is not eccentric with respect to the center of the first opening portion 17 and is configured in a concentric shape is shown in (a) of FIG. 10. The separation sheet 6 can be made eccentric toward the finger-insertion expansion portion 19 from this state. Figure 8 The eccentric state is shown in (b) of FIG. 10. By making the separation sheet 6 eccentric toward the finger-insertion expansion portion 19 like this, the portion of the separation sheet 6 above the lowered portion 22a can be enlarged.

[0124] Then, as shown in (a) of FIG. 11, the finger is inserted into the finger-insertion expansion portion 19, for example, the index finger 101, and the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 is pressed toward the lower side with the fingertip of the index finger 101. At this time, when the separation sheet 6 is made eccentric toward the finger-insertion expansion portion 19, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 can be easily pressed with the fingertip. Also, by pressing the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 toward the lower side, the separation sheet 6 can be tilted with the support portion 21 at the radially inner side near the lowered portion 22a as a fulcrum as shown in (b) of FIG. 11. By tilting the separation sheet 6 like this, the separation sheet 6 can be easily pinched with the other hand and taken out of the container main body 2. When the lowered portion 22a is provided in the low portion 22, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 can be made to abut against this lowered portion 22a, and the separation sheet 6 can be stably tilted. Especially when the lowered portion 22a is a sloped surface, the separation sheet 6 easily follows the sloped surface, and thus the posture of the tilted separation sheet 6 is easily stabilized. Figure 9 Figure 9 Another method is shown in FIG. 12. Note that, in the container main body 2 shown in FIG. 12, the stepped portion 12 is not provided with the low portion 22. The stepped portion 12 is constant in height in the entire circumferential range. However, even when the low portion 22 is provided in the stepped portion 12, the separation sheet 6 can be taken out in the same manner. As shown in (a) of FIG. 12, the finger is inserted into the finger-insertion expansion portion 19, for example, the index finger 101, and the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 is hooked with the fingernail of the index finger 101 and lifted as shown in (b) of FIG. 12. Then, the lifted separation sheet 6 can be easily taken out of the container main body 2 by pinching it. The above two methods of taking out can be arbitrarily selected according to the preference, situation, and the like of the user.

[0125] Figure 12 Figure 12 Figure 12 Figure 12

[0126] ​​​​​As above, the cosmetic 4 and the puff 5 are housed in one container as a set, so it is very convenient and hygienic without the need to prepare the puff 5 at, for example, a store, or to prepare the puff 5 separately by a user who has acquired the cosmetic 1. In addition, the lower housing portion 15 and the upper housing portion 16 are arranged vertically, so the container is compact, resource saving can be achieved, and the cost is low. Therefore, it is suitable for a simple cosmetic 1, a cosmetic 1 provided as a trial at, for example, a store, a cosmetic 1 provided cheaply as a product to be used casually, and the like. In particular, when the container main body 2 is a synthetic resin product, the container main body 2 can be manufactured cheaply. Among them, when the container main body 2 is a sheet formed product, the container main body 2 can be manufactured cheaply. In addition, by making the separation sheet 6 a shape in which a protrusion or the like is not present and circular, the separation sheet 6 does not have directionality, so even for automation, it can be easily dealt with and can be manufactured cheaply. Similarly, by making the lower housing portion 15 cylindrical and the first opening portion 17 circular, a circular separation sheet 6 can be used and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0127] In addition, the step portion 12 is provided between the lower housing portion 15 and the upper housing portion 16, so when the cosmetic 4 is put into the lower housing portion 15, the cosmetic 4 is not easily attached to the inner surface of the upper side portion 13. If the cosmetic 4 is attached to the inner surface of the upper side portion 13, the cosmetic 4 attached to the inner surface of the upper side portion 13 is easily attached to the puff 5 in the manufacturing process, and the value as the cosmetic 1 is reduced. By providing the step portion 12, it is possible to effectively prevent the cosmetic 4 from being attached to the puff 5 in the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the cosmetic 4 in the lower housing portion 15 is separated from the puff 5 by the separation sheet 6, so it is possible to prevent the cosmetic 4 in the lower housing portion 15 from being attached to the puff 5.

[0128] The separation sheet 6 covers the first opening portion 17, so the puff 5 is not easily attached with the cosmetic 4. Furthermore, the puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6, so the separation sheet 6 is not easily displaced in position. In addition, the separation sheet 6 is placed on the step portion 12 and the puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6, so the manufacturing is also easy. In particular, when the lid 3 abuts against the upper surface of the puff 5, the puff 5 is sandwiched by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6 vertically, and the puff 5 is stabilized. Therefore, the separation sheet 6 is also stabilized and the separation sheet 6 is not easily lifted from the upper surface of the step portion 12. Therefore, the attachment of the cosmetic 4 to the puff 5 is further suppressed. In addition, the state of the blocking of the first opening portion 17 by the separation sheet 6 is also stable, so the evaporation, deterioration, and the like of the cosmetic 4 are also suppressed.

[0129] When the support portion 21 that supports the separation sheet 6 is provided annularly on the upper surface of the step portion 12, the first opening portion 17 is effectively closed by the separation sheet 6. The support portion 21 can also be separated to the radially outer side with respect to the first opening portion 17, but when the support portion 21 is adjacent to the first opening portion 17, it is not necessary to excessively expand the step portion 12.

[0130] The upper section housing portion 16 has the finger insertion extension portion 19, so it is possible to easily insert a fingertip into the finger insertion extension portion 19 to take out the separation sheet 6. The finger insertion extension portion 19 is provided at a position corresponding to the unsealing start portion 30 in the entire circumference of the container body 2, so it is possible to easily provide the finger insertion extension portion 19 without making the container excessively large.

[0131] The low portion 22 is provided on the upper surface of the step portion 12, so it is possible to tilt the separation sheet 6 by the principle of a lever. Also, it is possible to hook and lift the separation sheet 6 with a nail of a fingertip as shown in Figure 12 When the low portion 22 has the descending portion 22a, it is possible to stably tilt the separation sheet 6 along the descending portion 22a. Also, when the flat portion 22b is provided outside the descending portion 22a, it is possible to easily manufacture the container body 2 even when the descending portion 22a is provided. When the low portion 22 is provided at the finger insertion extension portion 19, it is possible to provide a large low portion 22 using the finger insertion extension portion 19. Therefore, it is possible to easily provide a difference in height between the support portion 21 and the low portion 22, and it is possible to greatly tilt the separation sheet 6. Also, it is possible to easily hook and lift the separation sheet 6 with a nail of a fingertip.

[0132] The side surface protruding portion 25 of the upper portion side surface portion 13 extends downward more than other portions of the upper portion side surface portion 13, so it is possible to press a finger against the side surface protruding portion 25 and firmly pinch and unseal the container body 2. The side surface protruding portion 25 is provided at a position corresponding to the unsealing start portion 30 in the entire circumference of the container body 2, so it is possible to hold the container body 2 in the unsealing direction X. Therefore, it is possible to firmly hold the container body 2 when unsealing, and it is possible to easily peel the cap 3.

[0133] Note that in the present embodiment, the low portion 22 is provided only at a portion of the entire circumference of the upper surface of the step portion 12, that is, only at a position of the finger insertion extension portion 19, but the low portion 22 can be provided in the entire circumference. Also, the low portion 22 can be provided at the step portion 12 without providing the finger insertion extension portion 19. The support portion 21 is preferably annular.

[0134] Note that a case in which the cosmetic 1 is a foundation is described, but it can also be a blush or the like. The application tool can also be a brush, an eye shadow stick, or the like in addition to the puff 5.

Claims

1. A cosmetic comprising: a container main body having a lower section housing portion having a first opening portion opened upward, and an upper section housing portion provided on an upper side of the lower section housing portion via a step portion which is enlarged toward an outer side, the upper section housing portion having a second opening portion opened upward and being larger than the lower section housing portion in plan view; a lid which closes the second opening portion; a cosmetic material housed in the lower section housing portion; an application tool housed in the upper section housing portion for applying the cosmetic material; and a separation sheet which is interposed between the cosmetic material and the application tool to separate the cosmetic material from the application tool and is taken out from the container main body when the cosmetic material is used, the lower section housing portion has a bottom surface portion and a lower side surface portion which extends upward from a peripheral portion of the bottom surface portion, the upper section housing portion has an upper side surface portion which extends upward from a peripheral portion of the step portion and is larger than the lower side surface portion in plan view, the upper side surface portion has a side surface bulging portion which bulges outward more than other portions of the upper side surface portion, and the side surface bulging portion has an extension portion which extends downward more than the step portion.

2. The cosmetic according to claim 1, wherein: the separation sheet is placed on an upper surface of the step portion and covers the first opening portion, and the application tool is placed on the separation sheet.

3. The cosmetic according to claim 2, wherein: the upper section housing portion has a finger insertion expansion portion which is expanded outward at a portion around the first opening portion.

4. The cosmetic according to claim 3, wherein: the lid is adhered to the container main body in a peelable manner, and the finger insertion expansion portion is provided at a position corresponding to a lid opening start portion of the lid.

5. The cosmetic according to claim 2, wherein: an upper surface of the step portion is provided with a support portion which supports the separation sheet, and a low portion which is located outward of the support portion and is lower than the support portion.

6. The cosmetic according to claim 5, wherein: the low portion has a descending portion which is continuous with an outer side of the support portion and gradually descends toward the outer side, and a flat portion which is continuous with an outer side of the descending portion.

7. The cosmetic according to claim 5 or 6, wherein: the upper section housing portion has a finger insertion expansion portion which is expanded outward at a portion around the first opening portion, and the low portion is provided at the finger insertion expansion portion.

8. The cosmetic according to claim 7, wherein: the side surface bulging portion is provided at the finger insertion expansion portion.

9. The cosmetic according to claim 2, wherein: the lid abuts against an upper surface of the application tool. ​ ​

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