Built-in spatula container

Abstract

The container with the built-in spatula according to the present invention may comprise: a container body having an accommodation space formed on the inside thereof for accommodating contents, and having a neck formed on the upper part thereof around an opening communicating with the accommodation space; a wiper plug which is made of a soft material, is coupled to the neck part so as to close the opening part, has a wiper hole smaller than the opening part formed on the inside thereof, and is provided with a wiper member protruding toward the inside of the wiper hole; and a spatula configured so as to be detachably coupled to the wiping plug, the spatula having a rod portion extending long and a grip portion formed at an end portion of the rod portion, the grip portion being unable to pass through the wiper hole and the rod portion passing through the wiper hole so that at least a portion thereof is positioned within the accommodation space in a state in which the spatula is coupled to the wiping plug, and the grip portion being formed at an end portion of the rod portion. The wiper member may be configured so as to be in close contact with the non-coated surface of the rod portion and not to be in close contact with the coated surface, and when the spatula is separated from the wiping plug, the contents are wiped off from the non-coated surface, and the contents remain on the coated surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for accommodating contents, and in particular to a spatula-built-in container comprising a spatula. Background Art

[0002] Foundation is a type of makeup applied or smeared onto the face to conceal blemishes and create a uniform, desired color. Cosmetics come in a variety of forms and are applied in a variety of ways, depending on the type. Cosmetics with specific colors, such as foundation, are often applied with a powder puff or spatula to prevent staining on the user's hands.

[0003] A spatula is a tool used to apply makeup, such as foundation, to the face. It is used when the makeup is provided in a cream, gel, or liquid form. The user places the spatula in a container of makeup liquid, first applies the makeup liquid to the spatula, and then applies the makeup liquid on the spatula to the face.

[0004] Typically, spatulas are carried separately from cosmetic containers. However, due to their long, extended shape, spatulas are difficult to attach to cosmetic containers. For example, if the spatula is attached separately from the container, there is a concern that any remaining contents could contaminate the cosmetic container and its surroundings after sharpening. Conversely, if the spatula is attached inside the container, sealing the cosmetic container becomes difficult, leading to the risk of spillage. Furthermore, there is a concern that excess contents could accumulate on the spatula during use and potentially stain the user's clothing or other objects. Even when the spatula is carried separately from the cosmetic container, there is the inconvenience of having to store it in a dedicated container or plastic bag to prevent any remaining contents from contaminating the surrounding area. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] Therefore, the present invention is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. One aspect of the present invention is to provide a spatula-embedded container that is equipped with a spatula and has a sealed storage space for storing the contents.

[0007] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a spatula-embedded container that is provided with a spatula and can prevent the spatula from being stained with excessive contents.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a spatula-embedded container that allows an appropriate amount of the contents to be applied to the spatula even after the contents contained therein are reduced.

[0009] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a spatula-built-in container that enables the contents to be used up with almost no residue, thereby preventing waste.

[0010] Other objects of the present invention will become more apparent from the embodiments described below.

[0011] Technical Solution

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, a spatula-built-in container may include: a container body having a storage space formed therein for accommodating contents, and having a neck formed at an upper portion around an opening communicating with the storage space; a wiper plug formed of a soft material, coupled to the neck to close the opening, having a wiper hole formed therein that is smaller than the opening, and having a wiper member protruding toward the inside of the wiper hole; and a spatula configured to be detachably coupled to the wiper plug, comprising a long extending rod portion and a gripping portion formed at an end of the rod portion, wherein the gripping portion cannot pass through the wiper hole when coupled to the wiper plug, and the rod portion passes through the wiper hole with at least a portion thereof positioned within the storage space, and the wiper member may be configured to closely adhere to a non-coated surface of the rod portion and not closely adhere to a coated surface, so that when the spatula is separated from the wiper plug, the contents are wiped off the non-coated surface, and the contents remain on the coated surface.

[0013] The spatula-embedded container of the present invention may include one or more of the following embodiments. For example, the wiper hole may be configured as a through slit extending in the left-right direction, with a width in the front-to-back direction smaller than a length in the left-to-right direction. The rod portion may have a thickness in the front-to-back direction smaller than its width in the left-to-right direction, thereby having a cross-section corresponding to the through slit. At least a portion of the uncoated surface may be formed on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the rod portion.

[0014] At least one of both side portions of the rod portion may have a cross-section corresponding to a polygon, and at least a portion of both side ends of the through slit may have a shape corresponding to a circular arc.

[0015] An intaglio groove may be formed on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the rod portion, and at least a portion of the coating surface may be formed in the intaglio groove.

[0016] The container body may be formed such that a length in a front-to-rear direction is greater than a width in a left-to-right direction.

[0017] A fixing groove may be formed on an inner side surface of at least one of the side walls of the container body, and at least one of the side portions of the rod part may be inserted into the fixing groove.

[0018] The wiper member may be formed to have a length smaller than a length of the through slit based on the left-right direction, and at least a portion of the coating surface may be formed on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the rod portion.

[0019] A cut surface may be formed on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the rod portion, and at least a portion of the coating surface may be formed on the cut surface.

[0020] The wiper hole can be configured in a circular shape, and the rod portion may include: a connecting rod extending downward from a lower portion of the grip portion and having an outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter of the wiper hole; and a blade extending downward from a lower portion of the connecting rod and having a width smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole in at least one direction within a horizontal plane, at least a portion of the non-coated surface may be formed on an outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod, and at least a portion of the coated surface may be formed on a surface of the blade.

[0021] A ventilation groove may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod. In the portion where the ventilation groove is formed, the outer diameter of the connecting rod may be smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole. When the spatula is coupled to the wiper plug, the ventilation groove may be located below the wiper component.

[0022] The blade may have a flat shape with rounded or chamfered edges, and the blade may include: a first side constituting one side of the blade and extending in the up-down direction; a second side constituting the other side of the blade and extending in the up-down direction and extending with a length less than that of the first side; a third side extending obliquely inward from a lower portion of the second side; and a rounded point connecting the first side and the third side.

[0023] The spatula-embedded container may further include a top cover detachably coupled to the container body. When the top cover is coupled to the container body, the top cover may contact an upper portion of the grip. The grip may also be coupled to the top cover.

[0024] The wiper member may be configured to have a slope that inclines inwardly toward a lower side.

[0025] The wiper member may have a smaller thickness than the remainder of the wiper plug.

[0026] The lower portion of the grip portion may be configured to completely close the wiper hole.

[0027] The container body may be configured in the form of a tube formed of a soft material.

[0028] Effects of the Invention

[0029] According to the technical solution for solving the problem of the present invention as described above, various effects including the following can be expected. However, the present invention is not necessarily established only when all of the following effects are exerted.

[0030] The spatula-built-in container according to one embodiment of the present invention can effectively seal the storage space containing the contents and prevent the contents stuck on the spatula from contaminating other surrounding objects.

[0031] In the spatula-built-in container of one embodiment of the present invention, when the contents are not in use, the storage space is hermetically sealed, and when the contents are in use, air can flow in and out between the inside and outside of the storage space, so the phenomenon of difficulty in combining and separating the spatula due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the storage space does not occur.

[0032] Furthermore, the spatula-embedded container according to an embodiment of the present invention prevents excessive contents from being spilled when the user uses the spatula, thereby significantly reducing the possibility of the contents flowing or falling and contaminating the surrounding area.

[0033] Furthermore, the spatula-built-in container according to an embodiment of the present invention allows a sufficient amount of the contents to be applied to the spatula even after the amount of the contents remaining in the accommodation space is reduced, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0034] At the same time, the spatula-built-in container of some embodiments of the present invention is constructed to allow maximum use of the contents contained in the accommodation space, thereby preventing waste of the contents and reducing environmental pollution caused by discarding the contents. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a front view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 2 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container.

[0037] Figure 3 It is magnified Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a portion of.

[0038] Figure 4 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0039] Figure 5 It is magnified Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a portion of.

[0040] Figure 6FIG. 1 is a front view exemplarily showing a spatula of the spatula-built-in container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a front view exemplarily showing a spatula of the spatula-built-in container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 8 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a state in which a spatula is separated from the container in the spatula-built-in container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a front view exemplarily showing a spatula of a spatula-built-in container according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 10 This is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of the wiper hole and the rod portion in the spatula-built-in container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 11 This is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of a wiper hole and a rod portion in a spatula-built-in container according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 12 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 13 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0048] Figure 14 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0049] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of a wiper plug of a container with a built-in spatula according to a second embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below.

[0050] Figure 16 This is a plan view of a wiping plug of a container with a built-in spatula according to a second embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above.

[0051] Figure 17 This is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of a wiper hole and a rod portion in a spatula-built-in container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 18 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 19 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0054] Figure 20 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0055] Figure 21 1 is a cross-sectional perspective view exemplarily showing a wiping plug of a spatula-built-in container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 22 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula of a spatula-built-in container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 23 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 24 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0059] Figure 25 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of a spatula with a built-in container.

[0060] Figure 26 It is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a spatula-built-in container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 27 This is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing a spatula-built-in container according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 28 This is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of a wiper hole and a rod portion in a spatula-built-in container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] In the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and repeated description thereof is omitted.

[0064] For ease of explanation, this specification uses terms such as "left-right direction," "front-back direction," "up-down direction," "inside," and "outside." In the following description, "left-right direction" refers to the direction in which the rod portion 550 or blade 570 of the spatula 500 extends longest within a horizontal plane, and "front-back direction" refers to a direction perpendicular to the left-right direction within the same horizontal plane. "Inside" refers to the side closer to the interior of the built-in spatula container 1100-1400 or the object being described, and "outside" refers to the side farther from the interior of the built-in spatula container 1000 or the object being described. The "up-down direction" is based on the configuration of the built-in spatula containers 1100-1400 shown in the figures. Of course, when the built-in spatula containers 1100-1400 according to an embodiment of the present invention are actually used, the upward direction described in the specification may not be consistent with the actual side direction.

[0065] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a front view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1100, Figure 3 Yes Figure 2 The enlarged cross-sectional view of the circled portion is shown in FIG. Figure 4 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1100, Figure 5 Yes Figure 4 An enlarged cross-sectional view of the circled portion. Figure 6 and Figure 7 1 is a front view of a spatula 500 of a spatula-built-in container 1100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 8 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a state in which a spatula 500 is separated from a container body 100 in a container 1100 with a built-in spatula according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The spatula-built-in container 1100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention may include a container body 100 , a wiper plug 300 , a spatula 500 , and a top cover 700 .

[0067] The container body 100 may include a bottom surface 110 and sidewalls 120, which may define a storage space 105 for accommodating contents therein. The contents (not shown) stored in the storage space 105 may require a spatula or be convenient to use. The contents (not shown) stored in the storage space 105 may be provided in the form of a liquid, cream, gel, powder, etc., and may be one of a variety of cosmetics. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the contents stored in the storage space 105 of the container body 100.

[0068] The neck 130 may be provided at the upper portion of the container body 100. The neck 130 may be formed around the opening portion communicating with the accommodating space 105. The neck 130 may have a hollow cylindrical shape, and the channel inside the neck 130 may constitute the opening portion communicating with the accommodating space 105 and the outside. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the neck 130 can be configured to have a size and shape different from the side wall 120 of the container body 100. When the size of the neck 130 is smaller than the size of the rest of the container body 100, a shoulder boss 126 can be formed on the upper portion of the side wall 120. A protrusion and / or groove for combining the container body 100 with the top cover 700 can be formed on the outer circumference of the neck 130. For example, Figure 8 As shown, an external thread 132 may be provided on the outer circumference of the neck 130 .

[0069] The inner circumferential surface of the neck portion 130 may be configured to be sealed by the plug portion 330 of the wiper plug 300. One or more contact grooves 134 may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the neck portion 130. The contact grooves 134 enable the plug portion 330 to contact the inner circumferential surface of the neck portion 130 more completely and over a larger contact surface, thereby improving sealing performance.

[0070] The wiper plug 300 may be configured to be coupled to the neck 130 of the container body 100 to cover the opening to the accommodation space 105 and to allow coupling of the spatula 500. The wiper plug 300 may include a cap 310, a plug 330, a channel 350, and a wiper member 360.

[0071] The cover portion 310 may form an upper portion of the wiper plug 300 and corresponds to a portion covering the opening of the container body 100. The cover portion 310 may be formed in the shape of a disk and may have an outer diameter greater than that of the plug portion 330, with the edge of the cover portion 310 being such that its lower side may contact the upper end of the neck portion 130.

[0072] A wiper hole 315 may be formed in the cover 310. The wiper hole 315 is the portion into which the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 is inserted and may extend vertically through the cover 310. In one embodiment of the present invention, the wiper hole 315 may be formed as a through-slit extending in the left-right direction, with its width in the front-to-back direction being smaller than its length in the left-to-right direction. When the wiper hole 315 is formed as such a through-slit, the width of the through-slit in the front-to-back direction may correspond to the thickness of the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 in the front-to-back direction.

[0073] The plug portion 330 may extend downward from below the cover portion 310 and may be formed at a position corresponding to the inner circumference of the neck portion 130 of the container body 100 to seal the opening in the neck portion 130. By sealing the opening with the cover portion 310 and the plug portion 330, the accommodating space 105 of the container body 100 is accessible only through the wiper hole 315 of the cover portion 310. To provide a high sealing performance between the plug portion 330 and the neck portion 130, the plug portion 330 may be formed of a material that allows slight elastic deformation.

[0074] The channel portion 350 extends inward from the cover portion 310 and / or the plug portion 330 and extends in a direction that is inclined downward toward the inside and the bottom. The channel portion 350 is formed at a position adjacent to the wiper hole 315 so that the wiper component 360 formed at its lower portion is formed at a position further inward. When the cross section of the channel portion 350 forms a closed curve, the space inside the channel portion 350 is connected to the wiper hole 315 and can be regarded as an extension of the wiper hole 315. Figure 3 In the example shown, the channel portion 350 extends downwardly from the cover portion 310, but in other embodiments of the present invention (e.g., Figure 19 In the example shown, the channel portion 350 may extend downwardly and inwardly from the plug portion 330. In some embodiments, the channel portion 350 may be omitted, and the wiper member 360 may be formed directly on the cover portion 310 and / or the plug portion 330.

[0075] The channel portion 350 may extend from a position adjacent to the wiper hole 315 in the front-rear direction in the left-right direction and connect to the plug portions 330 on both sides. Figure 5 As shown in the illustrated example, the wiper member 360 may be located only on the front and / or rear sides of the stick portion 550, rather than on both the left and right sides of the stick portion 550. In this case, the outer circumferential surface of the plug portion 330 may be configured to closely contact the inner circumferential surface of the neck portion 130, and the inner circumferential surface of the plug portion 330 may have a slope that tilts downward and inward. Of course, depending on the size of the cover portion 310 and the wiper hole 315, in some embodiments, the portion of the channel portion 350 and / or the wiper member 360 connecting the front and rear sides may also be located on the inner side of the plug portion 330 on both the left and right sides of the stick portion 550. In this case, the inner circumferential surface of the portion of the channel portion 350 and / or the wiper member 360 connecting the front and rear sides may have a slope that tilts downward and inward.

[0076] The wiper member 360 may protrude inward from a position adjacent to the wiper hole 315 and may be configured to closely contact the rod portion 550 passing through the wiper hole 315. To this end, the wiper member 360 may extend from a position such as the lower portion of the channel portion 350 or the lower surface of the cover portion 310 in a direction that is inclined downward as it approaches the inner side.

[0077] When the wiper hole 315 is implemented as a through-slit, the wiper member 360 can be formed adjacent to the wiper hole 315 in the front-to-back direction. In this case, the wiper member 360 can be configured to abut at least one of the front and back surfaces of the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 when the spatula 500 is separated from the wiper plug 300. Specifically, when the wiper member 360 is formed only on one side of the wiper hole 315 in the front-to-back direction, the wiper member 360 can abut either the front or back surface of the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500. When the wiper member 360 is formed on both sides of the wiper hole 315 in the front-to-back direction, the wiper member 360 can abut both the front and back surfaces of the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500. The wiper member 360 can also be formed of a material that allows for slight elastic deformation. In some embodiments of the present invention, the wiper plug 300 including the cover portion 310 , the plug portion 330 , the channel portion 350 , and the wiper component 360 may be integrally manufactured from the same material.

[0078] like Figure 3 As shown, the wiper member 360 may have a slope that inclines inward as it approaches downward. The wiper member 360 may have a thickness smaller than that of the rest of the wiper plug 300. The left and right sides of the wiper member 360 may be detachable from or connected to the rest of the wiper plug 300, including the channel portion 350 and the plug portion 330. This structure of the wiper member 360 allows the wiper member 360 to be in close contact with the non-coated surface of the rod portion 550 while not hindering the movement of the rod portion 550 through the wiper hole 315.

[0079] The spatula 500 corresponds to a tool for a user to spread the contents of the spatula-equipped container 1100, and can be stored in a state of being coupled to the wiper plug 300. The spatula 500 may include a grip portion 510 and a stick portion 550.

[0080] The grip portion 510 may correspond to the portion where the user holds the spatula 500. The grip portion 510 may be formed at the end of the rod portion 550 and may have a width greater than that of the rod portion 550 in the front-back direction and the left-right direction. The grip portion 510 may be configured so as not to pass through the wiper hole 315. Preferably, the grip portion 510 may be configured so that the lower portion of the grip portion 510 completely blocks the wiper hole 315.

[0081] To ensure a secure connection between the grip portion 510 and the rod portion 550, a coupling groove 515 may be formed on the inner side of the grip portion 510, and a coupling protrusion 516 may be provided on the inner surface of the grip portion 510 facing the coupling groove 515. Furthermore, when the grip portion 510 is positioned upward, a clearance groove 511 having a smaller width than the coupling groove 515 may be formed above the coupling groove 515. Due to the size difference between the clearance groove 511 and the coupling groove 515, a boss 512 may be formed at the boundary between the clearance groove 511 and the coupling groove 515.

[0082] The stick portion 550 can be used to pick up the contents of the accommodating space 105 and apply it to the target area. The stick portion 550 can be combined with the grip portion 510, and the user can hold the grip portion 510 and apply the contents that have been picked up by the stick portion 550 to the necessary area. Thus, the user can use the contents without getting their hands dirty. The stick portion 550 can be made of stainless steel, but the stick portion 550 is not limited to a specific material and can be formed of a variety of materials including various types of metals and synthetic resins. In some embodiments of the present invention, the stick portion 550 can be formed of the same synthetic resin material as the grip portion 510, and the stick portion 550 and the grip portion 510 can be made into an integral component.

[0083] A coupling hole 555 for coupling with the grip 510 can be formed at the end of the rod 550. When the manufacturer inserts the end of the rod 550 with the coupling hole 555 into the coupling groove 515 of the grip 510 to couple the rod 550 to the grip 510, the end of the rod 550 initially latches onto the coupling protrusion 516 of the grip 510. When the manufacturer applies greater force, the grip 510 may undergo slight elastic deformation, and the end of the rod 550 may pass over the coupling protrusion 516. The clearance groove 511 of the grip 510 facilitates this required elastic deformation. When the end of the rod 550 passes over the coupling protrusion 516, the coupling protrusion 516 is inserted into the coupling hole 555 of the rod 550 and locked. The end of the rod 550 is then supported by the boss 512 on the inner side of the grip 510, thereby securing the rod 550 vertically relative to the grip 510. Of course, a wide variety of coupling structures can be used when coupling the grip portion 510 and the stick portion 550. In addition, in some embodiments of the present invention, the grip portion 510 and the stick portion 550 can also be integrally manufactured without coupling.

[0084] The rod portion 550 can be configured to pass through the wiper hole 315. Specifically, the cross-section of the rod portion 550 can be configured so as not to significantly interfere with the wiper hole 315. When inserted into the wiper hole 3150, the rod portion 550 can be configured to closely contact the wiper member 360. When the wiper hole 315 is implemented as a through slit extending in the left-right direction, the rod portion 550 can be formed so that its thickness in the front-to-back direction is smaller than its width in the left-to-right direction, resulting in a cross-section corresponding to the through slit.

[0085] In one embodiment of the spatula-embedded container 1100-1400 of the present invention, the wiper member 360 of the wiper plug 300 is in close contact with a portion of the rod 550 of the spatula 500 and wipes the contents (not shown) that are attached to the corresponding portion. For ease of explanation, in this specification, the portion of the rod 550 of the spatula 500 that is in close contact with the wiper member 360 and wipes the contents is referred to as the "uncoated surface," and the portion that is not in close contact with the wiper member 360 and on which the contents remain is referred to as the "coated surface." Of course, the coated and uncoated surfaces of the rod 550 are not strictly distinguished. The coated surface of the rod 550 where the contents are attached and the uncoated surface where the contents are wiped may vary from embodiment to embodiment and, depending on circumstances, may differ from use to use even within the same implementation.

[0086] Reference Figures 6 to 8 The rod portion 550 may include a flat portion 552 constituting the front and back sides thereof, and side portions 554 constituting the left and right side portions. The flat portion 552 may have an overall flat shape, and the side portions 554 may have a shape connecting the flat portion 552 at the front and back sides.

[0087] When the user separates the spatula 500 from the wiper plug 300, the wiper member 360 of the wiper plug 300 can come into close contact with the flat portion 552 of the rod 550 to wipe away the contents (not shown) attached to the flat portion 552. Alternatively, the left and / or right side portions 554 of the rod 550 can be pulled out without contacting the wiper plug 300 to remove the contents. Specifically, at least a portion of the uncoated surface can be formed on the flat portion 552, and at least a portion of the coated surface can be formed on the side portions 554. Figure 6 and 7 The portion shown with hatching in FIG. 1 represents a portion that can form a coating surface.

[0088] exist Figure 6 In the embodiment, the side portions 554 on both sides include portions that are not in contact with the wipe plug 300, and the contents will be stained on the side portions 554 on both sides. Figure 7In the embodiment, the side portion 554' on one side of the two side portions 554 includes a portion that does not contact the wiper plug 300 and does not stick out the contents, while the side portion 554" on the other side does not include a portion that does not contact the wiper plug 300 and does not stick out the contents. This structure can be achieved, for example, by making the two side ends of the wiper hole 315, which is implemented as a through slit, have the same shape, making the one side portion 554' have a size and / or shape that does not correspond to the end of the through slit, and making the other side portion 554" have a size and shape that corresponds to the end of the through slit, or by constructing the wiper component 360 of the wiper plug 300 or other separate components to be in close contact with the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550 on the other side of the wiper hole 315.

[0089] In one embodiment of the present invention, one or more intaglio grooves 557 may be formed in the flat portion 552. The intaglio grooves 557 may be formed on the surface of the flat portion 552. When the spatula 500 is separated from the wiper plug 300, the inside of the intaglio grooves 557 formed in the flat portion 552 does not come into contact with the wiper member 360, and the contents within the intaglio grooves 557 are not removed. Therefore, at least a portion of the coating surface may be formed in the intaglio grooves 557. Figure 9 The portion shown with hatching in FIG. 1 represents a portion that can form a coating surface.

[0090] exist Figure 9 In the example shown, the engraved groove 557 is formed in the rod portion 550 at a position close to the end portion on the opposite side to the grip portion 510, so that even if the contents remaining in the accommodating space 105 decrease, the contents can be contained in the engraved groove 557. Figure 9 As a reference, the longitudinal direction of the rod 550 (based on Figure 8 It may be more advantageous to form the intaglio grooves 557 in the transverse direction (i.e., the left-right direction) rather than intaglio grooves 557 in the vertical direction. This is because when the intaglio grooves 557 are formed in the longitudinal direction, the contents contained in the intaglio grooves 557 may flow out more easily. Of course, the shape and number of the intaglio grooves 557 formed in the flat portion 552 may vary as needed.

[0091] The side portions 554 are formed on the left and right sides of the stick 550. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the spatula 500 is separated from the wiper 300, at least one of the side portions 554 of the stick 550 may not contact the wiper 300, so that the contents remain.

[0092] To this end, in one embodiment of the present invention, the left-right length of the wiper hole 315 may be greater than the left-right length of the rod portion 550. When the rod portion 550 is inserted into the wiper hole 315, the flat portion 552 of the rod portion 550 may be in contact with the wiper member 360 and the like of the wiper plug 300, while at least one of the left side portion and the right side portion does not contact any part of the wiper plug 300.

[0093] Figure 10 FIG1 is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of the wiper hole 315 and the rod portion 550 in the spatula-built-in container 1000 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 In the illustrated example, the ends of the wiper hole 315 are arcuate, and the ends of the side portions 554 of the rod portion 550 are also arcuate. However, the radius of curvature of the arc at the ends of the side portions 554 of the rod portion 550 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc at the ends of the wiper hole 315. Therefore, even if the length of the rod portion 550 is the same as the length of the wiper hole 315, which is implemented as a through-slit, in the left-right direction, a portion of the side portion 554 will not contact the wiper plug 300, allowing at least a portion of the coating surface to be formed on the corresponding side portion 554.

[0094] Figure 11 This is a plan view conceptually illustrating the shapes of the wiper hole 315 and the rod portion 550 in the spatula-type container 1100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the two side portions may have a cross-section corresponding to a polygon, and at least a portion of the two side ends of the wiper hole 315 implemented as a through slit may have a shape corresponding to a circular arc. Here, the so-called side portion 554 having a cross-section corresponding to a polygon means that, as shown in FIG. Figure 11 As shown, the portion other than the portion corresponding to the flat portion 552 on the front and rear sides is polygonal. When the end portion of the wiper hole 315 has a shape at least partially corresponding to an arc or other curved shape, and the side portion 554 is polygonal, the left and right ends of the rod portion 550 contact the wiper hole 315, leaving portions on the side portion 554 that do not contact the wiper hole 315, and thus the contents may remain in the corresponding portions.

[0095] The configuration in which at least a portion of the side portion 554 does not contact the wiper plug 300 allows air to flow into and out of the accommodation space 105 , thereby preventing the spatula 500 from becoming difficult to attach and detach due to a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the accommodation space 105 .

[0096] The top cover 700 is a portion that is detachably coupled to the container body 100. When the contents of the spatula built-in container 1100 are not in use, the top cover 700 can be coupled to the container body 100 to help seal the accommodating space 105. When the user wants to use the contents, the top cover 700 can be separated to expose the grip 510 of the spatula 500. The top cover 700 may include an upper portion 710 and a side wall 720. Grooves and / or protrusions for coupling with the container body 100 may be formed on the inner surface of the side wall 720. Figure 2 In the illustrated example, an internal thread 722 is formed on the inner surface of the top cover 700 to engage with the external thread 132 of the container body 100 .

[0097] The overall length of the top cover 700, as measured in the vertical direction, can be configured such that, when the top cover 700 is fully coupled to the container body 100, the bottom surface of the upper portion 710 contacts the upper portion of the grip 510 of the spatula 500. Therefore, when the top cover 700 is coupled to the container body 100, the upper portion 710 of the top cover 700 can press the grip 510 downward, and the grip 510 is pressed by the cover 310 when closing the wiper hole 315 of the wiper plug 300, thereby preventing the contents from leaking through the wiper hole 315.

[0098] The following is a more detailed description of a method of using the spatula-type container 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] As previously described, when the wiper plug 300 seals the opening of the container body 100 and is engaged with the top cover 700, the top cover 700 presses downwardly on the grip 510 to seal the wiper hole 315. Therefore, when the top cover 700 is engaged, the contents of the storage space 105 are prevented from being exposed to the outside. Meanwhile, the rod 550 of the spatula 500 is positioned within the storage space 105 through the wiper hole 315, and the contents of the storage space 105 adhere to the surface of the rod 550.

[0100] To access the contents of the spatula-mounted container 1100, the user can first detach the top cover 700. When the top cover 700 is detached, the grip 510 on its inner side is exposed. The user can grasp the grip 510 to separate the spatula 500 from the wiper plug 300. Since the rod 550 is inserted into the wiper hole 315, the user can detach the spatula 500 by pulling it upward by the length of the rod 550.

[0101] During the process of pulling out the rod 550, the wiper member 360 of the wiper plug 300 adheres closely to a portion of the rod 550 to wipe the contents, while not adhering closely to another portion of the rod 550, thereby allowing the contents to remain. For example, the wiper member 360 may adhere closely to the flat portion 552 formed on the front and / or back of the rod 550 to wipe the contents stuck to the flat portion 552, while at least a portion of the side portion 554 of the rod 550 may not contact the wiper plug 300, allowing the contents to remain on the side portion 554 without being wiped.

[0102] On the other hand, even if the wiper plug 300 is not in direct contact with the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550, it is possible that the wiper plug 300 is located relatively close to the side portion 554 so that a portion of the contents remaining on the side portion 554 is removed due to surface tension when it contacts the portion surrounding the wiper hole 315. When the flat portion 552 of the rod portion 550 is formed with an intaglio groove 557, the contents will also remain in the intaglio groove 557.

[0103] As described above, the rod portion 550 may be configured so that contents remain on both side portions 554 or only on one of the side portions 554. When contents remain on only one side portion 554, the side portion 554 on one of the side portions 554 may be completely in contact with the wiper plug 300, while the other side portion 554 may include a portion that does not contact the wiper plug 300.

[0104] When the user separates the spatula 500 from the wiper plug 300 in this manner, the flat portion 552 constituting the main portion of the stick 550 does not become contaminated with a large amount of the contents, and the contents only adhere to the side portion 554 and the inscribed groove 557 of the stick 550. The user can apply the contents that have been slightly contaminated to the target area, and in this case, the flat portion 552 of the stick 550 can be used for application.

[0105] Figure 12 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container 1200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1200, Figure 14 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1200.

[0106] The spatula-embedded container 1200 of the second embodiment of the present invention shares several similarities with the spatula-embedded container 1100 of the first embodiment. The following description will focus on the differences between the spatula-embedded container 1200 of the second embodiment. Features described with respect to the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment, and similarly, features described with respect to the second embodiment can be applied to the first embodiment. Certain reference numerals used in describing the second embodiment are intended to designate corresponding components to those in the first embodiment.

[0107] Reference Figures 12 to 14 In the spatula-embedded container 1200 of the second embodiment of the present invention, the container body 100 may be implemented in the form of a tube formed of a flexible material. In this case, the container body 100 may be implemented in the form of a combined neck portion 130 and a tube portion 140, and the accommodation space 105 may be formed inside the tube portion 140.

[0108] Similar to conventional cosmetic tubes, tube 140 is made of a material including synthetic resins such as PE (polyethylene) or metals such as aluminum, but is designed to have a thickness that allows it to be deformed by pressure from the user. Neck 130 can be made of a material such as PP (polypropylene) to provide sufficient strength to stably support wiper plug 300 and allow for detachable attachment of cap 700, and can be bonded to the upper portion of tube 140.

[0109] Similar to a typical cosmetic tube, the tube portion 140 may have a linear sealing line 142 formed at its lower portion. In the spatula-embedded container 1200, when the wiper hole 315 is implemented as a through slit extending in the left-right direction, and the rod portion 550 also has a cross-section extending in the left-right direction relative to the front-back direction corresponding to the through slit, it may be advantageous for the sealing line 142 to also extend in the left-right direction. Figures 12 to 14 As shown, the front and back sides of the tube portion 140 are formed to have a wider area than the side surfaces thereof, thereby guiding the user to press the front and back sides of the tube portion 140 when pressing the tube portion 140 .

[0110] When the container body 100 is made of a tube made of a soft material, the contents (not shown) can be easily used even when the amount of contents remaining in the storage space 105 is small. For example, when the container body 100 is made of a hard material and has a structure that does not deform, the contents are less likely to be stained by the portion of the rod 550 of the spatula 500 that is above the liquid level of the contents in the storage space 105. In other words, when the liquid level of the contents in the storage space 105 is only 1 / 10 of the height of the storage space 105, for example, the contents will not be stained by the portion of the rod 550 that is 1 / 10 of the height of the storage space 105, regardless of whether the surface of the rod 550 contacts the wiper plug 300.

[0111] In contrast, when the container body 100 includes a tube portion 140 that is deformable by pressure, even if the liquid level of the contents in the storage space 105 is low, the user can slightly lift the spatula 500 so that the grip portion 510 cannot completely close the wiper hole 315, and then press or compress the tube portion 140 to evenly apply the contents to the stick portion 550. Then, when the user pulls out the spatula 500, the excess contents on the stick portion 550 are wiped off by the wiper member 360, and an appropriate amount of contents can be applied to the coating surface of the stick portion 550.

[0112] Figure 15 and Figure 16 1 and 2 are views of the wiping plug 300 of the spatula-equipped container 1200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above and below.

[0113] The wiper plug 300 of the second embodiment of the present invention is substantially similar to the wiper plug 300 of the first embodiment, and may include a cover portion 310, a plug portion 330, a channel portion 350, and a wiper member 360. Of course, the wiper plug 300 of the second embodiment may be used in the spatula-type container 1100 of the first embodiment.

[0114] exist Figure 3 and Figure 5In the first embodiment shown, a contact groove 134 is formed on the inner circumference of the neck portion 130 of the container body 100. This allows the plug portion 330, formed of a soft material, to more completely and over a larger contact surface with the inner circumference of the neck portion 130, thereby improving sealing performance. In a similar manner, in a second embodiment of the present invention, the neck portion 130 of the container body 100 has a smooth surface, and a contact protrusion 334 may be formed on the outer circumference of the plug portion 330 of the wiper plug 300. Because the plug portion 330, including the contact protrusion 334, is made of a soft material, the contact protrusion 334 allows the plug portion 330 to more firmly contact the inner circumference of the neck portion 130, thereby improving sealing performance. Of course, in some embodiments of the present invention, a contact groove 134 may also be formed on the inner circumference of the neck portion 130, and a contact protrusion 334 may also be provided on the outer circumference of the plug portion 334.

[0115] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the wiper hole 315 is implemented as a through slit, the wiper plug 300 may be formed so that at least one of the left and right side portions 554 of the rod portion 550 does not contact the wiper plug 300. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown in the example shown, a structure in which the shapes of the wiper member 360 and the wiper hole 315 are uniform and the shape of the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550 is different from the shape of the wiper hole 315 can be used; Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown in the illustrated example, non-uniform shapes of the wiper member 360 and the wiper aperture 315 itself may also be used.

[0116] Reference Figure 15 and Figure 16 In the wiper plug 300 of the spatula-type container 1200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the wiper hole 315 is formed on the inner side of the channel portion 350, and the wiper member 360 protrudes from the inner side of the channel portion 350 toward the inner side of the wiper hole 315, but with the left-right direction as a reference, the wiper member 360 is formed to have a length smaller than the length of the through slit forming the wiper hole 315.

[0117] Figure 17It is a plan view conceptually showing the shape of the wiper hole 315 and the rod portion 550 in this structure. Based on the left-right direction, the length of the wiper part 360 is smaller than the length of the wiper hole 315, so there is a portion of the wiper hole 315 where the wiper part 360 is not adjacent. When the spatula 500 is pulled out by the user, the contents may be stained on the surface of the rod portion 550 through the portion where the wiper part 360 is not present. That is, at least a portion of the coating surface where the contents are stained may also be formed in a flat portion 552 of at least one of the front and back surfaces of the rod portion 550. Figure 17 In the example shown, the coated surface would include the side portions 554 shown and a portion of the flat portions 552 adjacent to the front and back surfaces.

[0118] exist Figures 15 to 17 In the illustrated example, the portion where the wiper member 360 is omitted is located at one end of the wiper hole 315 . However, in another embodiment, the portion where the wiper member 360 is omitted may be located in the middle of the wiper hole 315 .

[0119] Figure 18 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container 1300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 19 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1300, Figure 20 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1300. Figure 21 Showing a wiper plug 300 with a spatula built-in container 1300, Figure 22 The spatula 500 is shown with the spatula-built-in container 1300 .

[0120] The spatula-embedded container 1300 of the third embodiment of the present invention shares many similarities with the spatula-embedded container 1100 of the first embodiment and the spatula-embedded container 1200 of the second embodiment. The following description focuses on the differences between the spatula-embedded container 1300 of the third embodiment. Features described with respect to the first or second embodiment can be applied to the third embodiment, and similarly, features described with respect to the third embodiment can be applied to the first or second embodiment. Certain reference numerals used in describing the third embodiment are intended to designate corresponding components to those designated with corresponding reference numerals in the first and / or second embodiments.

[0121] The spatula-embedded container 1300 of the third embodiment of the present invention can be made into a small size and is useful when the amount of content contained in the containing space 105 is smaller than that of the other embodiments described above. Figures 18 to 20The spatula-built-in container 1300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention may include a container body 100 , a wiper plug 300 , a spatula 500 , and a top cover 700 .

[0122] The sidewall 120 of the container body 100 can be formed of a variety of materials. When the spatula-embedded cosmetic container 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention contains colored contents such as concealer and blush, the sidewall 120 of the container body 100 can be made of a transparent material. As a result, the color of the contents contained inside can be perceived from the outside, thereby making the cosmetic container 1000 have a more beautiful appearance.

[0123] exist Figure 18 In the illustrated example, the portion of the container body 100 corresponding to the neck 130 has a different shape than the portion corresponding to the sidewall 120. That is, the neck 130 is generally cylindrical, while the sidewall 120 portion generally has a shape that is approximately rectangular. Furthermore, the width of the neck 130 of the container body 100 can be formed to be smaller than the width of the sidewall 120. Accordingly, a boss 126 can be formed at the lower portion of the neck 130 where the sidewall 120 and the neck 130 meet. A stopper protrusion 128 can be formed on the neck 130 of the container body 100 to limit the rotation range of the top cover 700.

[0124] On the other hand, the accommodation space 105 inside the container body 100 can maintain a generally uniform shape inside the neck 130 and the sidewall 120 of the container body 100. That is, the inner diameter of the neck 130 and the inner diameter of the sidewall 120 can be the same or similar. Of course, in some embodiments, the opening inside the neck 130 can also be formed to be narrower than the accommodation space 105 inside the sidewall 120.

[0125] In the spatula-type container 1300 of the third embodiment of the present invention, the spatula 500 and the top cover 700 can be used in a state of being integrated with each other. Therefore, in this embodiment, the gripping portion 510 of the spatula 500 is not the portion that the user directly grips, but may correspond to the portion that is coupled to the top cover 700. When the user uses the spatula 500, he or she may directly grip the top cover 700 coupled to the gripping portion 510. Figure 22 As shown, the grip portion 510 may include a head 520, a flange 530, and a coupling portion 540. Furthermore, in the aforementioned embodiment, the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 has a flat shape overall. In contrast, in the spatula-built-in container 1300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 may be composed of a connecting rod 560 and a blade 570, and only the blade 570 may have a flat shape.

[0126] Figure 22 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula 500 of a spatula-built-in container 1300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 22 In one embodiment of the present invention, the spatula 500 may include a head 520, a flange 530, a coupling portion 540, a connecting rod 560, and a blade 570. Here, the head 520, the flange 530, and the coupling portion 540 constitute the grip portion 510, and the connecting rod 560 and the blade 570 constitute the stick portion 550.

[0127] The head 520 may be formed at the upper portion of the connecting rod 560 and may have a larger diameter than the wiper hole 315 of the wiper plug 300. A downwardly narrowing inclined portion 522 may be formed at the lower portion of the head 520. When the spatula 500 is coupled to the wiper plug 300, the head 520 may be located inside the plug portion 330 of the wiper plug 300. In some embodiments (not shown), the outer circumference of the head 520 may be in close contact with the inner circumference of the plug portion 330. Furthermore, in some embodiments (not shown), the inclined portion 522 at the lower portion of the head 520 may be in close contact with the inner side of the channel portion 350. This structure may help the spatula 500 seal the wiper hole 315 more airtightly.

[0128] The flange 530 may protrude outward from the upper portion of the head 520. When the cap 700 coupled to the spatula 500 is coupled to the neck 130 of the container body 100, the flange 530 of the spatula 500 may press the flange 340 of the wiper plug 300 downward.

[0129] The coupling portion 540 may protrude upward from the flange 530 and may be used to couple the spatula 500 and the top cover 700. A groove and / or a protrusion for coupling with the top cover 700 may be formed in the coupling portion 540. Figure 19 and Figure 20 In the illustrated example, a coupling protrusion 542 is formed on the outer surface of the coupling portion 540, and a coupling groove 725 is formed on the inner surface of the top cover 700. The coupling protrusion 542 can be inserted into the coupling groove 725, so that the spatula 500 is coupled to the top cover 700.

[0130] like Figure 19 and Figure 20As shown in the illustrated example, the coupling groove 725 formed on the top cover 700 and the coupling protrusion 542 formed on the spatula 500 can be formed into an annular shape. This structure allows the grip portion 510 of the spatula 500 to rotate relative to the top cover 700. When the user rotates the top cover 700 to separate the threaded top cover 700 from the container body 100, the spatula 500 can remain fixed and not rotate as needed. This is because, if the spatula 500 is fixed so as not to rotate relative to the top cover 700, there is a concern that unnecessary friction may occur at the contact points between the connecting rod 560 and the wiper component 360, or between the wiper plug 300 and the neck 130, when rotating together with the top cover 700. Such friction may reduce the performance of the spatula-embedded container 1300 in sealing the storage space 105.

[0131] The connecting rod 560 is a part of the rod portion 550, extends downward from the lower portion of the grip portion 510, and may have an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315. Figures 18 to 21 In the spatula-built-in container 1300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the wiper hole 315 may be implemented in a circular shape, and the connecting rod 560 may have a circular cross-section in a shape and size corresponding to the wiper hole 315 .

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a ventilation groove 563 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod 560. The ventilation groove 563 may be formed along the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod 560 and have an annular shape. In the portion where the ventilation groove 563 is formed, the outer diameter of the connecting rod 560 may be smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315. When the spatula 500 is coupled to the wiper plug 300, the ventilation groove 563 may be located below the wiper member 360.

[0133] Because the connecting rod 560 has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315, the connecting rod 560 can seal the wiper hole 315 when the spatula 500 is attached to the wiper plug 300. In a configuration where the connecting rod 560 does not include the ventilation slot 563, when the user pulls out the spatula 500, the wiper hole 315 will be sealed until the connecting rod 560 is fully pulled above the wiper hole 315. This will further reduce the pressure within the accommodating space 105, potentially making it increasingly difficult to pull out the spatula 500. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the ventilation slot 563 is formed in the connecting rod 560, a gap is formed between the connecting rod 560 and the wiper plug 300 when the ventilation slot 563 passes through the wiper hole 315, allowing air to be replenished into the accommodating space 105 and restoring the interior of the accommodating space 105 to normal pressure.

[0134] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ventilation groove 563 can be formed directly below the wiper component 360. Specifically, when the storage space 105 is initially filled with contents (not shown), the ventilation groove 563 can be located between the wiper component 360 and the liquid level of the contents (not shown). This can prevent the contents from flowing into the ventilation groove 563 and causing the ventilation groove 563 to be stained with the contents when the spatula 500 is pulled out. Figures 18 to 22 In the illustrated example, only one ventilation groove 563 is formed on the connecting rod 560 of the spatula 500. However, in some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of ventilation grooves 563 may be formed on the connecting rod 560. However, when the spatula-built-in container 1300 is provided in a small size, as described above, it is sufficient to form one ventilation groove 563 above the liquid level of the contents.

[0135] An insertion slot 565 for engaging the blade 570 may be formed at the bottom of the connecting rod 560. This can be used when the blade 570 is made of a different material than the connecting rod 560, for example, and is then combined. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod 560 may be made of a material such as PP, and the blade 570 may be made of a material such as stainless steel, and the two may be combined. Of course, in some embodiments, the connecting rod 560 and the blade 570 may both be made of the same material such as PP. In this case, the connecting rod 560 and the blade 570 may be manufactured as a single, integral component.

[0136] The blade 570 may extend downward from the lower portion of the link 560 and may have a width smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315 in at least one direction within the horizontal plane. Figure 19 In the illustrated example, the width of the blade 570 in the front-to-rear direction is smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315 .

[0137] For reference, as shown in FIG. 1 which is a cross-sectional view of the spatula-built-in container 1300 cut along the left-right direction, Figure 20 The width of the blade 570 shown in the left-right direction is also formed to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315, but since the wiper part 360 of the wiper plug 300 is formed of a material that can be elastically deformed, when the blade 570 has a width smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315 in a certain direction within the horizontal plane, the blade 570 can pass through the wiper hole 315 even if it has a width slightly larger than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315 in another direction within the same horizontal plane.

[0138] As shown in the third embodiment of the present invention, when the wiper hole 315 is formed in a circular shape, the wiper plug 300 may have a slightly different structure from the wiper plugs 300 of the first and second embodiments in which the wiper hole 315 is formed in a through slit shape.

[0139] Figure 21 FIG3 is a cross-sectional perspective view exemplarily showing a wiping plug 300 of a spatula-built-in container 1300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 , the wiper plug 300 may include a plug portion 330 , a flange 340 , a channel portion 350 , and a wiper member 360 .

[0140] In the third embodiment, the plug portion 330 is the main portion of the wiper plug 300 and may have an overall hollow cylindrical shape. The outer diameter of the plug portion 330 may correspond to the inner diameter of the neck portion 130 of the container body 100. The plug portion 330 may be formed of a soft material such as PE, and may have one or more contact protrusions 334 formed on its outer circumference. When the wiper plug 300 is coupled to the neck portion 130 of the container body 100, the outer circumference of the plug portion 330 may contact the inner circumference of the neck portion 130. When the contact protrusions 334 undergo slight elastic deformation, the wiper plug 300 and the neck portion 130 may be sealed with a very high airtightness. The plug portion 330 may be formed to have a thickness that provides sufficient strength to prevent significant elastic deformation in portions other than the contact protrusions 334.

[0141] A flange 340 may protrude outward from the upper portion of the plug portion 330. The flange 340 not only allows the wiper plug 300 to be more securely coupled to the neck portion 130 of the container body 100, but also makes it easier for the user to grasp the wiper plug 300 when detaching the wiper plug 300. The flange 340 is similar to the cover portion 310 of the wiper plug 300 of the first and second embodiments described above, and can be considered to correspond to a case where the inner portion of the plug portion 330 is omitted from the cover portion 310.

[0142] The channel portion 350 is a portion having a reduced diameter at the lower portion of the plug portion 330. The channel portion 350 as a whole can have the same or similar thickness as the plug portion 330. The wiper member 360 in the wiper plug 300 is formed to have a relatively smaller thickness than the remaining portion, and a wiper hole 315 having an inner diameter relatively smaller than the channel space of the plug portion 330 is formed therein. The channel portion 350 maintains sufficient strength and supports the wiper member 360, allowing the wiper member 360 to provide only slight elastic deformation within the required range. In some embodiments of the present invention, the channel portion 350 can be omitted or replaced with a component of a different shape.

[0143] The wiper member 360 is a portion that protrudes from the plug portion 330 toward the inside and forms the wiper hole 315 inside. That is, the wiper member 360 may have a reduced outer diameter and inner diameter and protrude from the plug portion 330 toward the inside. Figures 2 to 4 In the illustrated example, the wiper member 360 is configured to protrude inward from the lower portion of the channel portion 350 , but the wiper member 360 does not necessarily need to be provided at the lower portion of the wiper plug 300 .

[0144] like Figure 21 As shown, the wiper member 360 may have a thickness smaller than that of the plug portion 330, the flange 340, and the channel portion 350, and thus may be relatively more susceptible to elastic deformation. When the spatula 500 is coupled to the wiper plug 300, the connecting rod 560 of the spatula 500 partially passes through the wiper hole 315, at which point the wiper member 360 may be in close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the connecting rod 560. When the plug portion 330 of the wiper plug 300 is in close contact with the neck portion 130 of the container body 100, and the wiper member 360 is in close contact with the connecting rod 560 of the spatula 500, the accommodating space 105 of the container body 100 can be hermetically sealed from the outside.

[0145] As shown in the third embodiment of the present invention, when the wiper hole 315 is formed in a circular shape, the connecting rod 560 has an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315, and the blade 570 has a width smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole 315, when the user pulls out the spatula 500, the wiper member 360 wipes the contents stuck on the connecting rod 560, but does not wipe the contents stuck on the blade 570. That is, in this embodiment, at least a portion of the coating surface may be formed on the blade 570, and at least a portion of the non-coating surface may be formed on the connecting rod 560.

[0146] Reference Figure 20 and Figure 22 The blade 570 may have a flat shape with rounded or chamfered edges. When viewing the flat portion 552 of the blade 570 , the edge of the blade 570 may include a first side 571 , a second side 572 , a third side 573 , and a rounded point 574 .

[0147] The first edge 571 may form the side portion 554 on one side of the blade 570 alone. Figure 20 and Figure 22 As shown, the first side 571 can constitute one side of the blade 570 and extend in the vertical direction. The second side 572 can form a side portion 554 together with the third side 573 on the other side of the blade 570. The second side 572 can constitute the other side of the blade 570 and extend in the vertical direction, and can extend to a length less than the first side 571. The third side 573 can extend obliquely inward from the lower portion of the second side 572. The third side 573 and the first side 571 can meet at a rounded point 574.

[0148] Since the blade 570 of the spatula 500 is configured as described above, the user can use the spatula 500 in various ways by utilizing different portions of the blade 570. For example, if the user wants to apply the contents broadly, the user can use the first edge 571 to apply the contents to the target area. If the user wants to apply the contents narrowly, the user can use the third edge 573 to apply the contents to the target area. If the user wants to apply the contents to a specific spot, the user can use the rounded edge 574 to apply the contents to the target area.

[0149] Figure 23 FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily showing a spatula-built-in container 1400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 24 Cut along the front-to-back direction Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1400, Figure 25 Cut along the left and right direction Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1400.

[0150] The spatula-embedded container 1400 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention shares many similarities with the spatula-embedded containers 1100-1300 of the first to third embodiments. The following description will focus on the differences between the spatula-embedded container 1400 of the fourth embodiment. Features described with respect to the first, second, or third embodiments may be applied to the fourth embodiment, and similarly, features described with respect to the fourth embodiment may be applied to the first, second, or third embodiments. Certain reference numerals used in describing the fourth embodiment are intended to designate corresponding components to those assigned corresponding reference numerals in the first to third embodiments.

[0151] Reference Figures 23 to 25 In the spatula-embedded container 1400 of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the container body 100 is formed so that its cross-section is longer in a specific direction in the horizontal plane, and is particularly formed into an elliptical shape. As described above, when the direction in which the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 extends longer in the horizontal plane is the left-right direction, the container body 100 can be formed longer in the front-to-back direction. That is, the container body 100 can be formed so that the length in the front-to-back direction is greater than the width in the left-to-right direction. In this case, the sidewall 120 of the container body 100 can have smooth surfaces 122 curved with a larger curvature radius on its left and right sides, and narrow surfaces 124 curved with a smaller curvature radius can be formed on its front and back sides.

[0152] To reinforce the oval-shaped container body 100, the spatula-embedded container 1400 may further include a shoulder 600. The shoulder 600 may include a cover 610 and a sidewall 620 and may be coupled to the upper portion of the container body 100. A through-hole 615 for the neck 130 of the container body 100 to pass through may be formed in the shoulder 600, and a groove 613 for the retaining protrusion 128 of the container body 100 to pass through may also be formed to lead to the through-hole 615, as desired.

[0153] In the spatula-built-in container 1400, the top cover 700 may also have a shape that is formed longer in the front-to-back direction corresponding to the container body 100. Figure 24 and Figure 25 In the illustrated example, for ease of manufacturing, the top cover 700 is configured by assembling an inner cover 800 and an outer cover 900 .

[0154] The inner cover 800 may be coupled to the inner side of the outer cover 900. The inner cover 800 may include an upper portion 810, a sidewall 820, a lower portion 830, and an outer flange 840. When the top cover 700 is fully coupled to the container body 100, the upper portion 810 of the inner cover 800 may contact the upper portion of the grip 510. The sidewall 820 of the inner cover 800 may extend downward from the upper portion 810, and may have a protrusion such as an internal thread 722 formed on the inner surface of the sidewall 820.

[0155] The lower portion 830 of the inner cover 800 may extend outward from the lower portion of the sidewall 820 and may form the lower portion of the top cover 700. A stopper protrusion 836 may be formed on the lower portion 830 of the inner cover 800. When the top cover 700 is fully coupled to the container body 100, the stopper protrusion 836 of the inner cover 800 is locked to the stopper protrusion 128 of the container body 100 to prevent further rotation.

[0156] The outer flange 840 of the inner cover 800 can be used to couple the inner cover 800 to the outer cover 900. For example, the outer flange 840 can be pressed into a coupling groove 940 formed on the inner surface of the sidewall 920 of the outer cover 900. Other grooves and / or protrusions for coupling the inner cover 800 and the outer cover 900 can be further formed on the outer flange 840.

[0157] The outer cover 900 can be coupled to the outer side of the inner cover 800 and form part of the overall appearance of the top cover 700 and the container 1400. The outer cover 900 can include an upper portion 910 and a sidewall 920. The sidewall 920 of the outer cover 900 can have a shape corresponding to the sidewall 120 of the container body 100, so that the spatula-type container 1400 has a unified appearance. As described above, a coupling groove 940 for coupling to the inner cover 800 can be formed on the sidewall 920 of the outer cover 900, and other grooves and / or protrusions can be further formed.

[0158] As shown in one embodiment of the present invention, when the container body 100 is formed to be longer in a specific direction, there is an advantage that the container body 100 can be stored flat. For example, Figure 26 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a spatula-built-in container 1400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figures 23 to 25 In the embodiment, the spatula built-in container 1400 is erected with the bottom surface 110 facing downward. Figure 26 In the embodiment, the spatula-built-in container 1400 is placed flat with the sidewall 120 facing downward, especially with the smooth surface 122 of the sidewall 120 facing downward. When the container body 100 is placed flat, the contents 1 contained in the containing space 105 are accumulated on the lower side of the container body 100.

[0159] When the container body 100 is formed with a front-to-back length greater than a left-to-right width and the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500 is formed with a left-to-right length greater than a front-to-back width and is coupled to the wiper plug 300, as shown in FIG. Figure 26 As shown, when the container body 100 is laid flat, the stick portion 550 can stand upright with the side portion 554 on one side facing downward. Therefore, even if the content of the spatula-embedded container 1400 is used for a long time and the liquid level of the content 1 in the storage space 105 decreases, the content can still be applied to the entire side portion 554 of the stick portion 550 when the side portion 554 is standing upright.

[0160] In particular, when the container body 100 is Figures 23 to 26 In the example shown, when the container body 100 has an elliptical cross section, the narrow surface 124 of the container body 100 cannot face downward, and the smooth surface 122 will face downward. Figures 23 to 26 As shown in the illustrated example, when the accommodation space 105 inside the container body 100 also has an elliptical cross-section, the content 1 can be gathered toward the rod portion 550 located in the middle when it accumulates downward.

[0161] In another embodiment of the spatula-built-in container 1400 of the present invention, the fixing groove 125 may be formed on the inner surface of the side wall 120 of the container body 100. For example, Figure 27 FIG is a cross-sectional view of a spatula-type container 1400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 26 Similar to the example shown, in Figure 27 In the illustrated example, the spatula-embedded container 1400 is also placed flat with the smooth surface 122 of the side wall 120 facing downward, and the content 1 accommodated in the accommodation space 105 is accumulated on the lower side of the flat container body 100 .

[0162] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing groove 125 may be formed on the inner surface of the smooth surface 122 of the side wall 120. The side wall 120, the neck 130 and the wiper plug 300 of the container body 100 may be designed so that when the spatula 500 is coupled to the wiper hole 315, the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550 is inserted into the fixing groove 125 formed in the side wall 120. For example, compared to Figure 26 In the embodiment shown, Figure 27 In the embodiment shown, the neck 130 itself is designed to be positioned closer to the side wall 120 on one side, or the wiper hole 315 formed in the wiper plug 300 is designed to be closer to the side wall 120 on one side, or the accommodating space 105 itself is designed not to be aligned with the opening portion inside the neck 130.

[0163] In the spatula 500 incorporated into the wiper hole 315, the structure in which the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550 is inserted into the fixing groove 125 not only fixes the spatula 500 more stably, but also allows the contents to flow into the inside of the fixing groove 125 when the container body 100 is laid flat, thereby increasing the possibility of the contents 1 sticking to the corresponding side portion 554 of the rod portion 550.

[0164] Reference Figure 23 and Figure 26 In one embodiment of the present invention, a cutting surface 556 may be formed in the rod portion 550 of the spatula 500. One or more cutting surfaces 556 may be formed on the front and / or back of the rod portion 550. The cutting surface 556 refers to a portion having a shape that appears to have been cut in a manner that reduces the thickness compared to the flat portion 552 of the rod portion 550. Here, the term "cutting surface" is used only to describe the shape, and the rod portion 550 does not necessarily need to be actually cut and can be formed from the beginning to have a shape including the cutting surface.

[0165] Figure 28 14 is a plan view conceptually showing the shapes of the wiper hole 315 and the rod portion 550 in the spatula-built-in container 1400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0166] exist Figure 28In the illustrated example, the wiper hole 315 has a substantially uniform width in the left-right direction, while a cutting surface 556 is formed on the surface of the rod portion 550. The thickness of the rod portion 550 decreases at the cutting surface 556, so the wiper member 360 cannot contact the cutting surface 556, and the contents stuck to the cutting surface 556 are not wiped by the wiper member 360. Finally, at least a portion of the coated surface may include the cutting surface 556, and the uncoated surface may include the flat portion 552 without the cutting surface 556.

[0167] exist Figure 28 In the example shown, the cutting surface 556 is formed only on one side surface of one end portion of the rod portion 550, but the cutting surface 556 may be formed on a plurality of surfaces. Figure 26 As shown, the rod portion 550 is formed on both side ends, and can also be formed on both side surfaces of one end. For example, even if the side portion 554 of the rod portion 550 is Figure 11 When the rod portion 550 is implemented as a polygonal shape, it can also be considered that a cutting surface 556 is formed in the rod portion 550. Of course, in some embodiments, the cutting surface 556 can also be formed on both side surfaces of the both side ends.

[0168] The spatula-embedded containers 1100-1400 of one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, effectively seal the container space 105 containing the contents and prevent the contents from contaminating surrounding objects. When the contents are not in use, the container space 105 is hermetically sealed. However, when the contents are in use, air can flow between the interior and exterior of the container space 105, preventing the spatula 500 from being difficult to attach or detach due to a pressure difference between the interior and exterior of the container space 105.

[0169] Even when the spatula 500's stick 550 is stored within the storage space 105 for storing the contents, the user will not have excessive contents sticking to the stick 550 when using the spatula 500, significantly reducing the possibility of the contents dripping or falling and contaminating the surrounding area. In contrast, the structure of the spatula-embedded container 1100-1400 according to one embodiment of the present invention ensures that a sufficient amount of contents remains on the spatula 500 even after the amount of contents remaining in the storage space 105 decreases, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0170] Furthermore, the spatula-embedded containers 1100 to 1400 of some embodiments of the present invention are configured to maximize the use of the contents contained in the accommodating space 105 , thereby preventing waste of the contents and reducing environmental pollution caused by discarded contents.

[0171] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to an embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be variously modified and altered without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the claims.

Claims

1. A spatula built-in container, characterized in that: include: a container body having a storage space formed therein for accommodating the contents and having a neck formed at an upper portion around an opening communicating with the storage space; a wiper plug formed of a soft material, coupled to the neck to close the opening, having a wiper hole formed inside thereof that is smaller than the opening, and having a wiper member protruding toward the inside of the wiper hole; and The spatula is configured to be detachably coupled to the wiper plug and comprises a long extending rod portion and a grip portion formed at the end of the rod portion. When coupled to the wiper plug, the grip portion cannot pass through the wiper hole, and the rod portion passes through the wiper hole so that at least a portion is located within the accommodation space. The wiper member is configured to be in close contact with the non-coating surface of the rod portion and not in close contact with the coating surface. When the spatula is separated from the wiper plug, the contents are wiped off the non-coating surface and the contents remain on the coating surface.

2. The spatula built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiper hole is configured as a through slit extending in the left-right direction with a width in the front-to-back direction being smaller than a length in the left-to-right direction. The thickness of the rod portion in the front-to-back direction is smaller than its width in the left-to-right direction so as to have a cross-section corresponding to the through slit. At least a portion of the non-coated surface is formed on at least one of the front and back surfaces of the rod portion.

3. The spatula built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of both side portions of the rod portion has a cross-section corresponding to a polygon, and at least a portion of both side end portions of the through slit has a shape corresponding to a circular arc.

4. The spatula built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: An intaglio groove is formed on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the rod portion, and at least a portion of the coating surface is formed in the intaglio groove.

5. The spatula built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The container body is formed such that the length in the front-to-back direction is greater than the width in the left-to-right direction.

6. The spatula built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing groove is formed on an inner side surface of at least one of the side walls of the container body, and at least one of the side portions of the rod part is inserted into the fixing groove.

7. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wiper member is formed to have a length smaller than a length of the through slit based on the left-right direction, and at least a portion of the coating surface is formed on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the rod portion.

8. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cut surface is formed on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the rod portion, and at least a portion of the coating surface is formed on the cut surface.

9. The spatula built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiper hole is formed into a circular shape, The rod portion comprises: a connecting rod extending downward from a lower portion of the grip portion and having an outer diameter corresponding to an inner diameter of the wiper hole; and a blade extending downward from a lower portion of the connecting rod and having a width in at least one direction within a horizontal plane that is smaller than an inner diameter of the wiper hole, At least a portion of the non-coating surface is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod, and at least a portion of the coating surface is formed on the surface of the blade.

10. The spatula built-in container according to claim 9, characterized in that: A ventilation groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the connecting rod. At the portion where the ventilation groove is formed, the outer diameter of the connecting rod is smaller than the inner diameter of the wiper hole. In a state in which the spatula is coupled to the wiping plug, the ventilation groove is located below the wiper member.

11. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 9, characterized in that: The blade has a flat shape with rounded or chamfered edges, The blade comprises: a first side constituting one side of the blade and extending in an up-down direction; a second side constituting the other side of the blade and extending in an up-down direction and having a length less than that of the first side; a third side extending obliquely inward from a lower portion of the second side; and A rounded point connects the first side and the third side.

12. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a top cover detachably coupled to the container body, In a state where the top cover is coupled to the container body, the top cover contacts an upper portion of the grip portion.

13. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a top cover detachably coupled to the container body, The grip portion is coupled to the top cover.

14. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiper member is configured to have a slope that inclines inwardly toward the lower side.

15. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 14, characterized in that: The wiper member has a smaller thickness than the remainder of the wiper plug.

16. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower portion of the gripping portion completely closes the wiper hole.

17. The spatula-built-in container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container body is configured in the form of a tube formed of a soft material.

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