Content container

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present application, a content container is provided. The content container can include a container portion to accommodate a content; a connection portion configured at an upper side of the container portion and formed with at least one inflow hole through which the content flows in; a discharge portion formed with a discharge hole through which the content is discharged and ascends and descends along the connection portion to open and close the discharge hole; a cover portion configured at an upper side of the discharge portion and formed with an insertion hole into which the discharge portion is inserted; and an elastic member configured between the discharge portion and the cover portion to apply an elastic force to the discharge portion, the elastic member being a bellows type formed with a ridge portion and a valley portion in a length direction and having a side surface sealed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a container for contents. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of modern society, various cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and quasi-pharmaceuticals have been developed, and various containers have also been developed to contain these contents of various types and dosage forms. For example, the contents of creams or gels are sometimes contained in tubular containers, and in the case of tubular containers, when the soft container is pressurized, the volume of the container decreases, allowing the contents inside the tubular container to be discharged to the outside.

[0003] However, in the case of such tubular containers, when the lid is opened to use the contents, the contents are directly exposed to the outside through the opening. During this process, outside air or dust can flow into the container through the opening, posing a risk of contamination of the contents. Therefore, there is a need to develop a container with a stronger seal to prevent such external contamination. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a content container to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-described technical problems. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can clearly understand other technical problems not mentioned in the following description.

[0007] means for solving problems

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a content container is provided. The content container may include: a container portion for containing content; a connecting portion disposed on the upper side of the container portion and having at least one inlet hole for the content to flow in; a discharge portion having a discharge hole for discharging the content and moving up and down along the connecting portion to open and close the discharge hole; a cover portion disposed on the upper side of the discharge portion and having an insertion hole for the discharge portion to be inserted; and an elastic member disposed between the discharge portion and the cover portion to apply elastic force to the discharge portion, the elastic member being a bellows type having ridges and valleys formed along its length and being sealed on its sides.

[0009] The effects of the invention

[0010] According to the present invention, the discharge port is sealed to prevent contamination of the contents when the container is not pressurized, and the discharge port is opened when the container is pressurized, so that the contents can be easily used.

[0011] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the use of an elastic member of a bellows having ridges and valleys formed along its length and being side-sealed to open and close the discharge port increases the overall elasticity, makes the compression and release process more natural, and makes the transmission of elasticity easier. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To provide a fuller understanding of the accompanying drawings referenced in the detailed description of the invention, a brief description of each drawing will be provided.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a content container is provided. The content container may include: a container portion for containing content; a connecting portion disposed on the upper side of the container portion and having at least one inlet hole for the content to flow in; a discharge portion having a discharge hole for discharging the content and moving up and down along the connecting portion to open and close the discharge hole; a cover portion disposed on the upper side of the discharge portion and having an insertion hole for the discharge portion to be inserted; and an elastic member disposed between the discharge portion and the cover portion to apply elastic force to the discharge portion, the elastic member being a bellows type having ridges and valleys formed along its length and being sealed on its sides.

[0019] Furthermore, when the container is pressurized, the contents can flow into the connecting part through the inlet, thereby compressing the elastic member and raising the discharge part to open the discharge hole. When the pressurization is released, the elastic member can press the discharge part downward, thereby lowering the discharge part to seal the discharge hole.

[0020] In addition, the elastic member may include: a main body having the ridge and the valley and generating the elastic force by compression; and a support portion disposed at the lower end of the main body to transmit the elastic force to the discharge portion.

[0021] Furthermore, the main body portion can bend at the ridge and the valley with a first curvature, and the support portion can extend downward and outward from the valley at the lower end of the main body portion and bend inward at the lower end of the support portion with a second curvature different from the first curvature.

[0022] Furthermore, the upper end of the main body can be tightly fitted inward to the cover so as to be supported by the cover, and the lower end of the support can be tightly fitted outward to the discharge part so as to be supported by the discharge part.

[0023] In addition, the container portion may include: a soft receiving portion for receiving the contents; and a rigid shoulder portion attached to the upper end of the receiving portion.

[0024] In addition, the connecting part may include: a placement part, which is placed on the upper side of the container part and has the inflow hole formed therein; and an opening and closing rod, which extends upward inside the inflow hole and fits tightly against the inner side of the discharge hole.

[0025] Furthermore, when the container is pressurized, the discharge section can rise, thereby releasing the tight fit between the opening / closing rod and the discharge hole, allowing the contents to be discharged through the discharge hole.

[0026] In addition, the connecting portion may include a sidewall that extends upward outside the inlet, and the discharging portion may include an annular portion that moves up and down in a manner that fits tightly against the sidewall to prevent the contents from flowing out.

[0027] In addition, the cover may include: a first cover configured to surround the connecting portion and having the insertion hole formed on its upper surface; and a second cover rotatably coupled to the first cover and capable of opening and closing the insertion hole.

[0028] Furthermore, the upper surface of the discharge portion may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole, or the discharge portion may be located inside the insertion hole, and when the container portion is pressurized, the discharge portion rises to protrude outward from the insertion hole.

[0029] In the following, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the configuration of the apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention and the method of using the apparatus will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals or symbols shown in the various drawings denote components or constituent elements that perform substantially the same function. For convenience, the directions described below—up, down, left, and right—are based on the accompanying drawings, and the scope of the invention is not limited to these directions.

[0030] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one constituent element from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the invention, a first constituent element may be referred to as a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be referred to as a first constituent element. Terms and / or include combinations of multiple related items or any one of multiple related items.

[0031] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit or restrict the invention. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions. In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are used to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the presence or additional possibilities of more than one other feature, number, step, action, constituent element, component, or combination thereof.

[0032] Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as "connected" to another part, this includes not only "direct connection" but also "indirect connection" where another structure is intervening. Furthermore, when a part "includes" a constituent element, unless specifically stated otherwise, it indicates that other constituent elements may also be included, rather than excluding them.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The contents container 1000 may include a container part 100, a connecting part 200, a discharge part 300, a cover part 400, and an elastic member 500.

[0035] The container 100 can hold the contents. The contents can be a liquid, gel, or powder cosmetic material. For example, the contents may include lotions, emulsions, moisturizing lotions, nourishing lotions, body lotions, softening toners, astringents, massage creams, nourishing creams, moisturizing creams, whitening serums, color-correcting creams, sunscreens, sunblocks, BB creams, primers, foundations, CC creams, concealers, blushes, contour powders, eyeshadows, eyebrow gels, eye creams, and primers. However, it is not limited to these; other dosage forms or types of cosmetic materials, medical-grade contents, etc., can be used.

[0036] In an embodiment, the container portion 100 may include a receiving portion 110 and a shoulder portion 120.

[0037] The receiving portion 110 may have an inner space for containing contents. Furthermore, the receiving portion 110 is formed of a soft material, so that the volume of the containing space can be reduced when pressurized. By reducing the volume of the containing space, the contents can be discharged to the outside of the receiving portion 110. For example, the receiving portion 110 may be formed in a tubular shape, but is not limited thereto; the receiving portion 110 may have all the soft container structures that reduce volume by pressurization.

[0038] The shoulder 120 is attached to the upper end of the receiving portion 110 and is formed of a rigid material, thereby supporting the receiving portion 110. Because the shoulder 120 is formed of a rigid material, when the receiving portion 110 is pressurized, the volume of a predetermined area of ​​the receiving portion 110 attached to the shoulder 120 does not decrease; therefore, the contents contained in the receiving portion 110 can move towards the shoulder 120. Furthermore, a connecting portion 200 is disposed inside the shoulder 120, allowing contents that have moved towards the shoulder 120 by pressurizing the receiving portion 110 to flow into the connecting portion 200.

[0039] A connecting portion 200 is disposed on the upper side of the container portion 100 to allow contents discharged from the container portion 100 to flow in. For this purpose, at least one inlet hole 211 for the contents to flow in can be formed in the connecting portion 200. Specifically, when the container portion 100 is pressurized, the contents can flow into the connecting portion 200 through the inlet hole 211.

[0040] In an embodiment, the connecting part 200 may include a placement part 210, an opening / closing rod 220, and a side wall 230.

[0041] The placement portion 210 is disposed on the upper side of the container portion 100 and may have an inflow hole 211 formed thereon. Specifically, the placement portion 210 may be disposed on the upper end of the shoulder portion 120, and at least one inflow hole 211 may be formed along the upper surface of the placement portion 210. In this case, the inflow hole 211 may be located inside the shoulder portion 120 to allow contents discharged from the container portion 100 to flow in.

[0042] The opening / closing lever 220 can extend upward inside the inlet hole 211. As a result, the opening / closing lever 220 fits tightly against the inside of the discharge section 300 (in particular, the inside of the discharge hole 310) and can seal the inside of the contents container 1000 when the container section 100 is not pressurized.

[0043] The sidewall 230 may extend upward outside the inlet hole 211. The sidewall 230 may fit tightly against at least a portion of the discharge portion 300 (in particular, the annular portion 320), thereby preventing leakage of the contents flowing into the connection portion 200.

[0044] The discharge section 300 can discharge the contents flowing into the connecting section 200 to the outside. At this time, the discharge section 300 can move up and down along the connecting section 200. Whether the contents are discharged can be adjusted by moving the discharge section 300 up and down. For example, the discharge section 300 can be formed around the opening and closing rod 220 and disposed on the inner side of the side wall 230.

[0045] In one embodiment, the discharge portion 300 may include a discharge hole 310. The discharge hole 310 is formed at the upper end of the discharge portion 300 and can be opened and closed according to the raising and lowering of the discharge portion 300. Specifically, when the discharge portion 300 is in the lower first position, the discharge hole 310 is tightly fitted to the opening and closing rod 220, which can seal the discharge hole 310. When the discharge portion 300 rises to the upper second position, the tight fit between the discharge hole 310 and the opening and closing rod 220 can be released, thereby opening the discharge hole 310.

[0046] In an embodiment, the discharge portion 300 may include an annular portion 320. The annular portion 320 can be raised and lowered in a manner that fits snugly against the sidewall 230. That is, the annular portion 320 allows the discharge portion 300 itself to rise and fall and allows the contents flowing into the connection portion 200 to be discharged to the outside only through the discharge hole 310, while preventing leakage inside the contents container 1000.

[0047] The cover portion 400 is disposed on the upper side of the discharge portion 300 and can at least partially surround the connecting portion 200, the discharge portion 300 and the elastic member 500. At this time, the cover portion 400 can be formed with an insertion hole 411 for the discharge portion 300 to be inserted, and the discharge portion 300 can be raised and lowered through the insertion hole 411.

[0048] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the discharge portion 300 may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole 411, or the discharge portion 300 may be located inside the insertion hole 411. When the container portion 100 is pressurized, the discharge portion 300 rises, thereby protruding outward from the insertion hole 411. When the container portion 100 is not pressurized, the upper surface of the discharge portion 300 is not exposed to the outside, thus preventing contamination of the discharge portion 300.

[0049] In an embodiment, the cover portion 400 may include: a first cover portion 410 configured to surround the connecting portion 200 and having an insertion hole 411 formed on its upper surface; and a second cover portion 420 rotatably coupled to the first cover portion 410 and opening and closing the insertion hole 411. In this case, for the rotatable coupling of the first cover portion 410 and the second cover portion 420, for example, at least one hinge portion may be configured between the first cover portion 410 and the second cover portion 420; however, this is not a limitation, and various rotatable coupling structures can be applied.

[0050] In one embodiment, a pressurizing portion 421 may be formed protruding from the lower surface of the second cover portion 420. When the second cover portion 420 seals the insertion hole 411, the pressurizing portion 421 applies pressure to the upper end of the discharge portion 300 to prevent the discharge portion 300 from rising unexpectedly, thereby preventing the contents from being accidentally discharged.

[0051] The elastic member 500 is disposed between the discharge portion 300 and the cover portion 400, thereby applying elastic force to the discharge portion 300. When the container portion 100 is pressurized and the contents flow into the connecting portion 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed and the discharge portion 300 rises, thereby opening the discharge hole 310. When the pressurization of the container portion 100 is released, the elastic member 500 presses the discharge portion 300 downward, causing the discharge portion 300 to descend, thereby sealing the discharge hole 310.

[0052] In this embodiment, the elastic member 500 may be a bellows type with ridges and valleys formed along its length and sealed on the sides. In this case, the overall elasticity of the elastic member 500 can be increased, and compression and release become more natural. Furthermore, in the case of the bellows type elastic member 500, even if it is made of a non-metallic plastic material, it can exert an appropriate level of elasticity.

[0053] In an embodiment, the elastic member 500 may include: a main body portion 510 having a ridge and a valley and generating elastic force by compression; and a support portion 520 disposed at the lower end of the main body portion 510 to transmit the elastic force to the discharge portion 300.

[0054] In one embodiment, the main body 510 bends at its ridge and valley with a first curvature, and the support portion 520 extends downward and outward from the valley at the lower end of the main body 510, and is capable of bending inward at its lower end with a second curvature different from the first curvature. In this case, for example, the second curvature can be greater than the first curvature. Accordingly, the degree of external force required to compress the support portion 520 bent with the second curvature can be greater than the degree of external force required to compress the main body 510 bent with the first curvature. That is, the main body 510 bends with the first curvature so that it can be compressed at a first compression ratio when pressurized, and the support portion 520 bends with the second curvature so that it can be compressed at a second compression ratio less than the first compression ratio when pressurized. The main body 510 can be compressed at the first compression ratio and generate elastic force, and the support portion 520 can be compressed at the second compression ratio and stably transmit the generated elastic force to the lower side.

[0055] In this embodiment, the upper end of the main body 510 is tightly fitted inward to the cover 400 and supported by the cover 400, while the lower end of the support 520 is tightly fitted outward to the discharge portion 300 and supported by the discharge portion 300. This prevents the elastic member 500 from separating during compression and release, and guides the transmission direction of the elastic force vertically.

[0056] according to Figures 1 to 4 The content container 1000 is exemplary, and various configurations can be applied according to the embodiments to which the present invention is applied.

[0057] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the operation of the contents container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 5 Part (a) is a cross-sectional view of the contents container 1000 in its unpressurized container section 100 state. Figure 5 Part (b) is a cross-sectional view of the contents container 1000 in the state of the pressurized container section 100.

[0058] Reference Figure 5 In the unpressurized container section 100 state, the discharge port 310 can be sealed by tightly fitting the opening and closing rod 220 against the inside of the discharge port 310.

[0059] When the container section 100 is pressurized, the contents contained in the receiving section 110 can move towards the shoulder section 120 and flow into the connecting section 200 through the inlet hole 211. As the contents move towards the connecting section 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed, thereby causing the discharge section 300 to rise. The rise of the discharge section 300 releases the tight fit between the discharge hole 310 and the opening / closing rod 220, thereby allowing the discharge hole 310 to open. When the discharge hole 310 is opened, the contents flowing into the connecting section 200 can be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 310.

[0060] Then, when the pressure on the container section 100 is released, the compressed elastic member 500 presses the discharge section 300 downward, thereby causing the discharge section 300 to descend. By the descent of the discharge section 300, the discharge hole 310 can once again fit tightly against the opening and closing rod 220, thus sealing the discharge hole 310.

[0061] according to Figure 5 The operation of the content container 1000 is exemplary, and various operating methods can be applied according to the embodiments to which the present invention is applied.

[0062] As described above, preferred embodiments are disclosed in the accompanying drawings and specification. Specific terminology is used herein; however, this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the meaning or scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments can be made therefrom. Consequently, the true scope of protection of this invention should be determined by the technical concept of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container for contents, wherein, include: The container section is used to hold the contents; A connecting portion is disposed on the upper side of the container portion and has at least one inlet hole for the contents to flow in; The discharge section has a discharge hole for discharging the contents and moves up and down along the connecting section to open and close the discharge hole; A cover is disposed on the upper side of the discharge section and has an insertion hole for the discharge section to be inserted into; as well as An elastic member is disposed between the discharge portion and the cover portion to apply an elastic force to the discharge portion. The elastic member is a bellows type with ridges and valleys formed along its length and its sides sealed. The elastic member includes: The main body has the ridge and the valley and generates the elastic force through compression; as well as A support portion, disposed at the lower end of the main body portion, transmits the elastic force to the discharge portion. The main body bends at a first curvature at the ridge and the valley. The support portion extends downward and outward from the valley portion at the lower end of the main body portion and bends inward at the lower end of the support portion with a second curvature different from the first curvature.

2. The contents container according to claim 1, wherein, When the container is pressurized, the contents flow into the connecting portion through the inlet, thereby compressing the elastic member and causing the discharge portion to rise, opening the discharge outlet. When the pressure is released, the elastic member presses the discharge portion downwards, causing the discharge portion to descend and seal the discharge hole.

3. The contents container according to claim 1, wherein, The upper end of the main body fits tightly inward against the cover so as to be supported by the cover. The lower end of the support portion fits tightly against the discharge portion to be supported by the discharge portion.

4. The contents container according to claim 1, wherein, The container section includes: A soft receiving portion for receiving the contents; and A rigid shoulder is attached to the upper end of the receiving portion.

5. The contents container according to claim 1, wherein, The connecting part includes: A placement section, disposed on the upper side of the container section and having the inflow hole formed thereon; and The opening and closing lever extends upward from the inside of the inflow hole and fits tightly against the inside of the discharge hole.

6. The contents container according to claim 5, wherein, When the container is pressurized, the discharge section rises, which releases the tight fit between the opening / closing rod and the discharge hole, allowing the contents to be discharged through the discharge hole.

7. The contents container according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting portion includes a sidewall that extends upward outside the inlet hole. The discharge section includes an annular portion that moves up and down in a manner that closely fits the sidewall to prevent the contents from flowing out.

8. The contents container according to claim 1, wherein, The cover includes: A first cover portion is configured to surround the connecting portion and has the insertion hole formed on its upper surface; and The second cover is rotatably coupled to the first cover and can open and close the insertion hole.

9. The contents container according to claim 8, wherein, The upper surface of the discharge section is aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole, or the discharge section is located inside the insertion hole, and when the container section is pressurized, the discharge section rises to protrude outward from the insertion hole.

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