Reusable container

Abstract

The invention discloses a reusable container which comprises a replaceable container and a discharging device, the replaceable container comprises a replaceable container body and an extrusion device, the extrusion device is connected with the replaceable container body, and the discharging device is connected with the replaceable container to form a material containing space; the discharging device comprises a discharging channel and a discharging port, one side of the discharging channel is communicated with the replaceable container body, and the other side of the discharging channel is communicated with the discharging port. The reusable container provided by the invention can be used for accommodating materials including liquid and viscous materials, especially the viscous materials, can be used for smearing while being extruded and discharged, can control the flow of the extruded materials, is provided with a multi-layer sealing structure, can effectively prevent the materials from being oxidized, and is convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of containers, in particular to a reusable container. Background Art

[0002] Currently, viscous materials are usually packaged in cans, such as hair masks, makeup removers, body scrubs, ointments or honey, etc., which require hands or other tools to take the material and then use a smear tool to apply it, which is inconvenient to use and easily contaminates the material.

[0003] The pump-type squeeze containers commonly used on the market are difficult to pump out viscous materials; although squeeze bottle products can squeeze out viscous materials, they are prone to sticking to the bottle body, causing a lot of waste, and they will inhale a lot of air during use, which can easily cause the material to deteriorate.

[0004] Currently, there is a method of discharging materials by squeezing the material body with a piston similar to that of a syringe. The piston of a syringe usually has a very long tail, which is not beautiful in appearance and is not easy to store. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the technical problems to be solved by the present invention are that existing viscous materials are difficult to extrude, or are costly, or inconvenient to store, and cannot be applied simultaneously with the extrusion of the material, and the containers used to extrude viscous materials are difficult to reuse. Therefore, the present invention provides a reusable container for containing materials, including liquids and viscous materials, especially viscous materials, which can be applied simultaneously when extruded, can control the flow rate of the extruded material, effectively prevent the material from being oxidized, and is convenient to carry.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a reusable container, comprising a replaceable container and a discharging device, wherein the replaceable container comprises a replaceable container body and an extrusion device, the extrusion device is connected to the replaceable container body, and the discharging device is connected to the replaceable container to form a material accommodating space; the discharging device comprises a discharging channel and a discharging port, one side of the discharging channel is connected to the replaceable container body, and the other side of the discharging channel is connected to the discharging port.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a smearing device, which is arranged on the outside of the discharge port and can rotate relative to the discharge port.

[0008] Furthermore, the coating device and the discharge port are eccentrically arranged to control the discharge flow rate and the opening and closing of the discharge port, so that the flow rate can be adjusted within 0-100% of the maximum flow rate.

[0009] Furthermore, the smearing device also includes a one-way valve device.

[0010] Furthermore, the extrusion device includes an extrusion portion and a sliding portion, the extrusion portion is connected to the sliding portion, and the sliding portion is configured to be slidably connected to the side wall of the replaceable container body.

[0011] Furthermore, the squeezing device further includes an elastic button connected to one side of the replaceable container.

[0012] Furthermore, the squeezing device also includes an elastic button, which is integrally connected to one side of the replaceable container body.

[0013] Furthermore, the replaceable container body is configured as a container with two openings, the extrusion device is arranged at one of the openings of the replaceable container body, and the extrusion device can move along the side wall of the replaceable container body; the other opening of the replaceable container body is connected to the discharge device.

[0014] Furthermore, the replaceable container body further includes a limiting portion, which is provided at one of the openings of the replaceable container body and is used to limit the movement of the extrusion device within a preset range.

[0015] Furthermore, a connecting device and a limiting device are provided on the outside of the replaceable container body for connecting with the discharging device and sealing and limiting.

[0016] Technical Effects

[0017] The present invention discloses a reusable container for holding materials, particularly viscous materials. The container can be applied while the material is extruded and dispensed, and has a simple structure, no pumps involved, and reduced costs. The container also has a low residual material content, preventing waste. Furthermore, the container is aesthetically pleasing and portable. The dispensing device and the dispensing port are eccentrically positioned to control the dispensing flow rate. The container also has multiple sealing structures and locking elements, ensuring a good seal and effectively preventing oxidation of the material.

[0018] The concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a reusable container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A top view of one embodiment of a reusable container of the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 Shown Figure 2 AA cross-section diagram;

[0022] Figure 41 is an exploded schematic diagram of a reusable container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Among them, A-replaceable container, 1-replaceable container body, 2-extrusion device, 3-discharging device, 4-smearing device, 11-limiting part, 21-extrusion part, 22-sliding part, 23-elastic button, 24-rib, 31-discharging channel, 32-discharging port, 41-one-way valve device, 42-silicone valve, 43-locking part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following figures, identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Although directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are used to describe embodiments herein, these terms are used for convenience only and are based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Because the embodiments disclosed herein can be arranged in various orientations, these directional terms are intended to be illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting.

[0026] In the following description, specific details, such as certain internal procedures and techniques, are provided for purposes of illustration and not limitation to facilitate a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3-4As shown, the present invention provides a reusable container, including a replaceable container A and a discharging device 3, wherein the replaceable container A includes a replaceable container body 1 and an extrusion device 2, the extrusion device 2 is connected to the replaceable container body 1, and the discharging device 3 is connected to the replaceable container A to form a material accommodating space. It can be understood that the connection between the discharging device 3 and the replaceable container A may include threaded connection, snap connection and other connection methods, and the replaceable container A is placed in the discharging device 3, so that the replaceable container A and the discharging device 3 form a complete container for holding the material. In this embodiment, the discharging device 3 is arranged at the bottom of the replaceable container body 1, and the extrusion device 2 is connected to the replaceable container body 1 to form a sealed space. The discharging device 3 includes a discharging channel 31 and a discharging port 32, one side of the discharging channel 31 is connected to the replaceable container body 1, and the other side of the discharging channel 31 is connected to the discharging port 32. At this time, the pressing and extruding device 2 squeezes the material in the material accommodating space out from the discharge port 32 through the discharge channel 31, so that the material can be used; and since the replaceable container A can be reused, it can be reused by updating the material in the space or directly replacing the container A.

[0028] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, the replaceable container body 1 of the present invention is configured as a container with two openings, and the extrusion device 2 is disposed at one of the openings of the replaceable container body 1, and the extrusion device 2 can move along the side wall of the replaceable container body 1. It should be understood that the shape of the replaceable container body 1 can be cylindrical, rectangular, irregular, or other achievable shapes. As long as the extrusion device 2 can move along the side wall of the replaceable container body 1 and the sealing between the extrusion device 2 and the replaceable container body 1 can be maintained, the present application is applicable and is not limited to the several shapes listed. Specifically, the replaceable container body 1 also includes a limiting portion 11, which is disposed at one of the openings of the replaceable container body 1 and is used to limit the movement of the extrusion device 2 within a preset range without escaping from the replaceable container body 1. At this time, the limiting portion 11 and the side wall enclose the storage cavity of the replaceable container body 1. In the initial state, the limiting portion 11 limits the extrusion device 2 from moving along the side wall of the replaceable container body 1 and escaping, and the material body can be placed in the storage cavity. The outside of the replaceable container body 1 may also be provided with a connecting device and a limiting device for connecting with the discharging device 3 and sealing and limiting.

[0029] The extrusion device 2 is disposed at one of the openings of the replaceable container body 1 (an opening at the upper end in the figure). The extrusion device 2 includes an extrusion portion 21 and a sliding portion 22. The extrusion portion 21 is connected to one end of the sliding portion 22, and the sliding portion 22 is configured to be slidably connected to the side wall of the replaceable container body 1. When force is applied to the extrusion portion 21, the movement of the extrusion portion 21 drives the sliding portion 22 to move along the side wall of the replaceable container body 1, thereby squeezing the material in the storage chamber. It is understood that the extrusion device can be configured as a piston having an elastic member, which is the sliding portion of the extrusion device and tightly fits with the side wall of the replaceable container body to ensure a seal between the elastic member and the side wall when the piston moves downward; the sliding portion can be configured as multiple layers, preferably two layers. A double-layer sliding portion can increase sealing performance without increasing excessive sliding friction. The sliding portion has both sliding and sealing functions. When the sliding portion has multiple layers, its sealing performance is improved, but its sliding friction is also increased, which can easily lead to sliding difficulties; a single-layer sliding portion is easy to slide, but has poor sealing performance, and the material in the container is prone to leakage.

[0030] In this embodiment, a rib 24 is further provided on the top of the extrusion portion 21. It should be understood that the shape of the rib can be annular or other shapes, and any structure that can support and press can be applicable to this application. The main function of the rib 24 includes dispersing the force of the finger squeezing into the container, and spreading the squeezing force from the middle to the entire extrusion device to ensure that the extrusion portion 21 remains stable and does not tilt when moving downward. The rib 24 has a certain height, which is equivalent to raising the height of the extrusion surface. Therefore, while keeping the extrusion portion 21 stable and not tilting when moving downward, it also increases the extrusion stroke and reduces the force, saving time and effort, and making it more convenient to use.

[0031] The discharge device 3 also includes a discharge channel 31 and a discharge port 32. The discharge channel 31 is connected to the replaceable container body 1, and the other side is connected to the discharge port 32. In this embodiment, the discharge device 3 is equivalent to a shell connected to the replaceable container body. The discharge device 3 is connected to the replaceable container body 1 by a screw thread, so that the device can be filled or replaced for reuse. The discharge channel 31 is provided at the other end of the replaceable container body 1 (i.e., the other end corresponding to the extrusion device 2), that is, a cavity (i.e., the discharge channel) is provided between one side of the discharge device 3 and the other end of the replaceable container body 1 for discharging. In this embodiment, the discharge channel 31 is provided in one of the "I" shape, "L" shape, or other shapes. The end where the replaceable container body 1 and the discharge channel 31 are connected in this embodiment can be provided with a detachable seal, preferably a sealing film or a protective film. The detachable seal needs to be removed before the container is used in conjunction with the shell to allow the storage cavity to communicate with the discharge channel.

[0032] In this embodiment, the discharge port 32 is set at the side, and the discharge channel 31 is connected to the discharge port 32. When the extrusion device 2 is forced to squeeze downward, the material body is squeezed toward the discharge port 32 through the discharge channel 31. At this time, the force direction of the extruded material body is perpendicular to the discharge direction, which is convenient for smearing and easy to use. It is suitable for viscous materials and can be smeared while extruding. The discharge port 32 can also be set at the bottom end (the other end corresponding to the extrusion device 2). At this time, the force direction of the extruded material body is consistent with the discharge direction, which is more labor-saving during extrusion. In conjunction with the smearing device, it is also possible to achieve smearing while extruding the material body.

[0033] A reusable container in this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a coating device 4, which is arranged on the outside of the discharge port 32, is coaxially designed with the discharge port 32, and rotates relative to the discharge port; wherein the coating device 4 is a coating component connected to the discharge port 32, is a single component, and is set to a secondary injection molding soft rubber material or a type of soft material in an external silicone valve. In this embodiment, the coating device 4 is connected to the discharge port 32, and the coating device is provided with a discharge nozzle, which may include discharge nozzles of different types and shapes to adapt to different needs. The connection between the discharge port and the discharge nozzle is preferably a fixed connection or a detachable connection, and the detachable connection includes a form of plug-in connection, rotation connection, and snap connection. The discharge nozzle includes one or more shapes that can extrude strips, sheets, teeth, combs, long and flat materials, slender materials, thin and pointed materials, or other coating shapes.

[0034] The smearing device 4 includes a one-way valve device 41 , which is disposed at the discharge port 32 . It is understood that the connection method includes a snap connection or other methods, and the one-way valve device 41 can rotate relative to the discharge port 32 . The one-way valve device 41 is provided with an extrusion channel eccentrically arranged with the discharge port 32 to achieve control of the discharge amount; it can be understood that the opening size of the extrusion channel and the discharge port can be adjusted according to the specific situation, as long as the discharge amount can be controlled. Specifically, the one-way valve device 41 is initially set to a disconnected state relative to the discharge port 32. At this time, no material is discharged, and the discharge port 32 is also locked; when the one-way valve device 41 is rotated 90° relative to the discharge port 32, the discharge amount is 50% of the maximum discharge amount, and when the one-way valve device 41 is rotated 180° relative to the discharge port 32, the discharge amount is the maximum discharge amount; it should be understood that the eccentric design makes the discharge flow rate adjustable from 0 to 100% of the maximum discharge amount. During use, the opening size of the extrusion channel and the discharge port and their relative angle and the rotation angle can be adjusted as needed, which can achieve control of the discharge amount and the opening and closing function of the smearing device 4 and are applicable to this application. In this embodiment, when the one-way valve device 41 is rotated to the initial state, pressing the extrusion device 2 will not be able to squeeze out the material, further providing sealing protection. In this embodiment, the one-way valve device 41 is configured to lock the discharge port 32 by rotating clockwise and unlock the discharge port 32 by rotating counterclockwise, thereby ensuring that the material will not be squeezed out due to accidental contact during transportation or carrying.

[0035] Preferably, a limiting device is provided at the connection between the coating device 4 and the discharge port 32. The limiting device includes two, one is provided at the minimum discharge volume, and the other is provided at the maximum discharge volume. The limiting device can prevent the discharge port from repeatedly excessively rotating, and can effectively extend the service life of the coating device.

[0036] Preferably, the outer side of the coating device 4 is also provided with a scale for discharging material, and the scale is obtained according to the eccentric structure, so that the discharging flow rate can be controlled.

[0037] In this embodiment, the smearing device 4 further includes a silicone valve 42 and a locking member 43. Specifically, the silicone valve 42 is arranged on the periphery of the discharge nozzle of the one-way valve device 41, and a locking member 43 is arranged on the periphery of the silicone valve. The silicone valve 42 has a self-closing function. When the extrusion of the material body stops, the silicone valve 42 can cut off the material body, close the outlet, and play a sealing role. The locking member arranged on the outside of the silicone valve 42 has the function of fixing the silicone valve 42. The setting of the silicone valve 42 makes the reusable container of the present invention a double-layer locking device, which has better sealing performance, effectively prevents oxidation of the material body, and is convenient to carry.

[0038] A reusable container according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a resilient button 23, which is connected to the side of the replaceable container body where the extrusion mechanism is located. This connection may include a fixed connection or an integrally formed connection with the replaceable container. During use, the resilient button may contact the extrusion portion 21 via ribs 24 or directly. When pressed downward, the resilient button contacts the piston, pushing it downward. After the downward force is removed, the resilient button returns to its original shape, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance and enhancing comfort during operation.

[0039] The following describes how to use the reusable container of this embodiment.

[0040] When the reusable container includes a removable seal, the method of use is as follows: before placing the replaceable container into the dispensing device, first remove the seal of the replaceable container body. After tightening the replaceable container and the dispensing device, rotate the applicator to open the dispensing port. Squeeze the elastic button to apply force to the extrusion device, thereby beginning to apply force to the material in the storage chamber. The material then flows along the dispensing channel toward the dispensing port, where it is discharged and can be applied simultaneously. Due to the different shapes of the dispensing nozzles of the applicator, the extruded material has different shapes, making it suitable for sculpting and applying. When the force is stopped, the silicone valve automatically cuts off the material and forms a preliminary seal. Rotating the applicator again to the locked position forms a secondary seal, preventing the material from being squeezed out due to accidental contact and effectively sealing the material to prevent deterioration. In this embodiment, the direction of force applied to the material is perpendicular to / aligned with the dispensing direction, making it easy to apply and convenient to use. It is suitable for viscous materials and has a simple structure. Furthermore, little material residue remains in the container, avoiding waste. The container of the present invention is aesthetically pleasing and easy to carry. In addition, the combination of the replaceable container and the discharging device makes the container reusable. The reusability here includes repeatedly adding the same type of material to the replaceable container, and also includes replacing the entire replaceable container to achieve energy saving and environmental protection.

[0041] The above describes in detail the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concepts of the present invention without inventive effort. Therefore, any technical solutions that can be derived by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation based on the concepts of the present invention and the prior art should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A reusable container, characterized in that: It includes a replaceable container and a discharging device, wherein the replaceable container includes a replaceable container body and an extrusion device, the extrusion device is connected to the replaceable container body, and the discharging device is connected to the replaceable container to form a material accommodating space; the discharging device includes a discharging channel and a discharging port, one side of the discharging channel is connected to the replaceable container body, and the other side of the discharging channel is connected to the discharging port.

2. A reusable container according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a smearing device, which is arranged on the outside of the discharge port and can rotate relative to the discharge port.

3. A reusable container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smearing device and the discharge port are eccentrically arranged to control the discharge flow rate and the opening and closing of the discharge port.

4. A reusable container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The smearing device further comprises a one-way valve device.

5. A reusable container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The squeezing device includes a squeezing portion and a sliding portion, wherein the squeezing portion is connected to the sliding portion, and the sliding portion is configured to be slidably connected to the side wall of the replaceable container body.

6. A reusable container according to claim 5, characterized in that: The invention also includes an elastic button connected to one side of the replaceable container body.

7. A reusable container according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic button, which is integrally connected to one side of the replaceable container body.

8. A reusable container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The replaceable container body is configured as a container with two openings, the extrusion device is arranged at one of the openings of the replaceable container body, and the extrusion device can move along the side wall of the replaceable container body; the other opening of the replaceable container body is connected to the discharge device.

9. A reusable container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The replaceable container body further includes a limiting portion, which is provided at one of the openings of the replaceable container body and is used to limit the movement of the extrusion device within a preset range.

10. A reusable container according to claim 9, characterized in that: A connecting device is provided on the outside of the replaceable container body for connecting with the discharging device.

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