Container and packaging bottle for containing liquid

Abstract

The container for containing the liquid comprises a container body and a connecting part, the connecting part is arranged at an opening of the container and used for being connected with a component for sealing the opening, the container body comprises a shoulder part and a base part, the shoulder part is connected with the connecting part, the container body further comprises a holding part and a gentle part, and the holding part and the gentle part are arranged between the shoulder part and the base part. The holding part is sunken from the outside to the inside of the container, the flat part and the holding part are located on the two opposite sides of the container, and the sunken bottom of the holding part is connected with the shoulder part to form a step. The utility model further relates to a packaging bottle used for containing liquid. The packaging bottle comprises a drainage connector and the container. The container for containing the liquid and the packaging bottle conform to the human engineering of the hand, the steps further help the hand to hold and lift the container, the channels are used for containing the finger tips of the hand, force application of the finger tips to the container is facilitated, the friction force between the hand and the container is increased through the anti-skid characteristics in the channels, and therefore the container can be used for containing the liquid. And liquid contained in the container can be conveniently poured out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of packaging technology, and more particularly, to a container and a packaging bottle for containing liquid. Background Art

[0002] In the existing packaging technology field, in order to facilitate production and transportation, the container for holding liquids is usually a cylindrical shape with a central symmetry. This shape does not conform to the ergonomics of human hands, making it uncomfortable to hold the main body of the container. Usually, a curved handle is provided on the side of the container to facilitate the hand to hold the container, but the curved handle protrudes outward from the container body, which is not convenient for pouring. In addition, the protruding handle makes the shape of the container very irregular, which is not convenient for packing and transportation. The industry hopes to develop a container that can facilitate the hand to hold and pour the container without affecting the regular shape of the container body. Utility Model Content

[0003] The object of the present disclosure is to provide a container having a concave gripping portion, which is convenient for handholding and allows the user to quickly determine the correct pouring direction of the container through the touch of the unique shape of the container body by the hand.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a container for holding liquid, comprising a container body and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is arranged at the opening of the container and is used to be connected to a component that closes the opening, the container body comprising a shoulder and a base, the shoulder being connected to the connecting portion, and the container body further comprising a holding portion and a flat portion arranged between the shoulder and the base, the holding portion being recessed from the outside to the inside of the container, the flat portion and the holding portion being located on opposite sides of the container, and the recessed bottom of the holding portion is connected to the shoulder to form a step.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ratio of a height of the step from the base to a height of the container body is 0.35-0.9.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ratio of a height of the step from the base to a height of the container body is 0.6-0.9.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the holding portion has a channel recessed from the outside to the inside of the container, and the overall shape of the channel is U-shaped, extending along the periphery of the holding portion, wherein the bottom of the U-shape of the channel is arranged at a portion of the periphery of the holding portion close to the shoulder, and two branches of the U-shape of the channel extend from the shoulder to the base.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ratio of the length of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel to the height of the container body is 0.6-0.9.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the groove is set to 10-35 mm.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the width of the groove is set to 10-20 mm.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom of the U-shape of the channel has the largest recessed depth, and the recessed depths of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel gradually decrease along the extending directions of the two branches of the U-shape.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the recessed depths at the bottom of the U-shape of the channel are the same.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ratio of the maximum recessed depth at the channel to the maximum width of the container body in the same direction is 0.05-0.2.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ratio of the maximum recessed depth at the channel to the maximum width of the container body in the same direction is 0.08-0.15.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a portion of the grip portion other than the groove is formed into a streamlined arc surface between the base portion.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided near the shoulder on the two branches of the U-shape of the channel.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of anti-slip protrusions are arranged in three rows along the channel, and the size of the anti-slip protrusions in the outermost row is larger than the size of the anti-slip protrusions in the innermost row.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of parallel rows of anti-slip ribs are provided near the shoulder on the two branches of the U-shaped channel.

[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in a cross section perpendicular to the central axis, a curvature of the flat portion is smaller than a curvature of other portions of the container.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the flat portion is in an elongated strip shape, extending from the shoulder portion to the base portion.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the connecting portion is provided with an external thread and / or a snap fastener.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a packaging bottle for holding liquid, comprising a drainage joint and the above-mentioned container, wherein the drainage joint detachably closes the container body of the container through the connecting portion, and the drainage joint comprises a drainage nozzle protruding from the drainage joint, and is characterized in that when the drainage joint is assembled to the container, the flat portion and the holding portion are respectively located on both sides of the drainage nozzle of the drainage joint.

[0023] The container and packaging bottle for holding liquid provided according to the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have the advantage that the holding portion of the container and packaging bottle for holding liquid of the present disclosure conforms to the ergonomics of the hand, making it convenient for the hand to hold the container, a step is provided to further help the hand to hold and lift the container, a groove is provided to accommodate the fingertips of the hand, making it convenient for the fingertips to apply force to the container, and an anti-slip feature is provided in the groove to increase the friction between the hand and the container, making it difficult for the hand and the container to slip, thereby facilitating pouring the liquid contained in the container.

[0024] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be apparent from the following description of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to have a comprehensive understanding of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the relative position of a container and a hand when in use according to the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 2 An elevation view showing a container according to the present disclosure when placed upright;

[0027] Figure 3 Another elevation view showing a container according to the present disclosure when placed upright;

[0028] Figure 4 Another elevation view showing a container according to the present disclosure when placed upright;

[0029] Figure 5 showing a front view of the bottom of a container according to the present disclosure; and

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing a packaging bottle according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar figure numbers indicate the same or similar parts. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall utility model concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0032] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0033] According to an overall technical concept of the present disclosure, a container for holding liquid is provided, comprising a container body and a connecting portion, the connecting portion being arranged at the opening of the container and being used to connect with a component that closes the opening, the container body comprising a shoulder and a base, the shoulder being connected to the connecting portion, the container body further comprising a gripping portion and a flat portion arranged between the shoulder and the base, the gripping portion being recessed from the outside to the inside of the container, the flat portion and the gripping portion being located on opposite sides of the container, and the recessed bottom of the gripping portion being connected to the shoulder to form a step. The present disclosure also relates to a packaging bottle for holding liquid, comprising a drainage joint and the above-mentioned container. The container and packaging bottle for holding liquid of the present disclosure conform to the ergonomics of the hand, the step further helps the hand to hold and lift the container, the groove is used to accommodate the fingertips of the hand, facilitating the fingertips to apply force to the container, and the anti-slip feature in the groove increases the friction between the hand and the container, facilitating the pouring of the liquid contained in the container.

[0034] The container provided by the present disclosure can be used to package a variety of liquid products. The container of the present invention can hold the following products: cleaning products, disinfectants, dishwashing combinations, laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, fabric dyes, surface protectants, hair care products, foods, beverages, medicines, supplements, automotive products, aviation products, etc.

[0035] Figure 1A schematic diagram is shown of the relative positions of the container and the hand when in use according to the present disclosure; as shown in the figure, when the user wants to pick up the container, the hand will extend toward the recessed holding portion of the container, and naturally, the thumb and the remaining four fingers of the hand will clamp the thinnest part of the container, that is, near the deepest part of the recess, wherein the thumb spans the part between the holding portion and the flat portion and extends all the way to the flat portion, while pressing against the flat portion, and the remaining four fingers of the hand, namely the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger, are placed in the recessed holding portion, and the index finger rests under the step at the shoulder of the container, so that the container can be easily clamped and lifted, and when the user needs to pour the container, the thumb naturally clasps the flat portion, and with the ergonomic movement of the wrist, the liquid in the container is poured in the optimal drainage direction.

[0036] Figure 2-4 Three elevational views showing a container according to the present disclosure when placed upright; and Figure 5 A bottom elevation view of a container according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0037] As shown in the figure, the container 100 for holding liquid according to the present disclosure includes a container body 101 and a connecting portion 102, wherein the connecting portion is arranged at the opening of the container 100 and is used to connect with a component that closes the opening, wherein the component that closes the opening is, for example, a closing cover, which can replace the drainage head, but is not limited thereto. The container body 101 includes a shoulder 103 and a base 104, wherein the shoulder 103 is connected to the connecting portion 102, and the container body 101 also includes a gripping portion 110 and a flat portion 120 arranged between the shoulder 103 and the base 104, wherein the gripping portion 110 is recessed from the outside to the inside of the container 100, and the flat portion 120 and the gripping portion 110 are located on opposite sides of the container 100, and the recessed bottom A of the gripping portion 110 is connected to the shoulder 103 to form a step 105.

[0038] When the hand holds the container 100 , the step 105 forms a stop for the hand, specifically the finger part of the hand, to prevent the hand and the container 100 from sliding against each other, thus helping the hand to firmly grasp the container 100 .

[0039] The ratio of the height h2 of the step 105 from the base 104 to the height h1 of the container body 101 is 0.35-0.9. Preferably, the ratio of the height h2 of the step 105 from the base 104 to the height h1 of the container body 101 is 0.6-0.9.

[0040] According to an exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the gripping portion 110 has a groove 111 that is recessed from the outside to the inside of the container 100, and the overall shape of the groove 111 is U-shaped and extends along the periphery of the gripping portion 110, wherein the bottom of the U-shape of the groove 111 is arranged at a portion of the periphery of the gripping portion 110 close to the shoulder 103, and two branches of the U-shape of the groove 111 extend from the shoulder 103 to the base 104. The purpose of providing the U-shaped groove 111 is to provide a space specifically for accommodating the fingertips of the fingers when the hand grips the container 100, so as to facilitate fixing the fingers at a specific position of the container gripping portion 110 to apply force. The U-shaped groove 111 extends along the upper part of the periphery of the gripping portion 110, and such an arrangement basically covers all possible positions where the fingers are placed on the container 100 when different hands grip the container 100 in different postures according to ergonomics.

[0041] The ratio of the length L of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel 111 to the height h1 of the container body 101 is 0.6-0.9.

[0042] The width c of the groove 111 is set to 10-35 mm. Preferably, the width c of the groove 111 is set to 10-20 mm. The above width range is set based on the finger sizes of different people, while taking into account that the area of ​​the rest of the grip 110 is large enough to comfortably place the palm.

[0043] According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the bottom of the U-shape of the channel 111 has the largest depression depth, and the depression depths of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel 111 gradually decrease along the extension direction of the two branches of the U-shape. The bottom of the U-shape is set at the step 105 of the gripping portion 110 close to the shoulder 103. Normally, when the hand holds the container 100, the index finger will basically abut against the step 105 near the shoulder 103 to apply force. Setting the largest depression depth here will help the index finger to hold the container 100.

[0044] According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the recessed depth at the bottom of the U-shape of the channel 111 is the same. Generally, when the hand holds the container 100, the index finger will basically abut against the step 105 near the shoulder 103 to apply force, and the recessed depth at the bottom of the U-shape is the same, and most or even all of the index finger will be accommodated in the groove as much as possible.

[0045] According to the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the maximum depression depth d2 at the channel 111 to the maximum width d1 of the container body 101 in the same direction is 0.05-0.2. Preferably, the ratio of the maximum depression depth d2 at the channel 111 to the maximum width d1 of the container body 101 in the same direction is 0.08-0.15. Experiments show that when the size of the depression is designed in this way, the best compromise can be achieved between the shape and stability of the container, and the design of the depression is also aesthetically pleasing.

[0046] According to the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the portion of the gripping portion 110 other than the groove 111 is formed into a streamlined arc surface between the base 104 without convex corners such as edges, so that when the hand holds the container, the palm feels more comfortable when it fits against the container 100.

[0047] According to the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a plurality of anti-skid protrusions 112 are provided near the shoulder 103 at the two branches of the U-shaped portion of the channel 111. As shown in the figure, the plurality of anti-skid protrusions 112 are arranged in three rows along the channel 111, and the size of the anti-skid protrusions 112 in the outermost row is larger than the size of the anti-skid protrusions 112 in the innermost row. Alternatively, a plurality of parallel rows of anti-skid ribs (not shown) are provided near the shoulder 103 at the two branches of the U-shaped portion of the channel 111. The anti-skid protrusions 112 are provided at the position of the container 100 that contacts the fingertips of the fingers, so as to facilitate the positioning and force application of the fingertips on the container 100.

[0048] According to the illustrated exemplary embodiment, in a cross section perpendicular to the central axis, the curvature of the flat portion 120 is smaller than that of other portions of the container.

[0049] According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the flat portion 120 is in the shape of a long strip, extending from the shoulder 103 to the base 104. The flat portion 120 is used to adhere a label. Generally, the area of ​​the flat portion 120 is designed to be as large as possible so that a label with a large area as possible can be adhered, which is convenient for label pattern design and printing more information.

[0050] According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the connecting portion 102 is provided with external threads and / or buckles. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other connecting methods are also feasible.

[0051] Figure 6A schematic diagram of a packaging bottle according to the present disclosure is shown. As shown in the figure, the packaging bottle 1000 for holding liquid according to the present disclosure comprises a drainage joint 200 and the above-mentioned container 100, wherein the drainage joint 200 detachably closes the container body 101 of the container 100 through the connecting portion 102, and the drainage joint 200 comprises a drainage nozzle 201 protruding from the drainage joint 200, and when the drainage joint 200 is assembled to the container 100, the flat portion 120 and the grip portion 110 are respectively located on both sides of the drainage nozzle 201 of the drainage joint 200.

[0052] The container and packaging bottle for holding liquid provided according to the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have the advantages of being ergonomically designed for the hand and convenient for the hand to hold the container; steps are provided to further help the hand to hold and lift the container; grooves are provided to accommodate the fingertips of the hand to facilitate the fingertips to apply force to the container; anti-slip features are provided in the grooves to increase the friction between the hand and the container, making it difficult for the hand and the container to slip, thereby facilitating pouring the liquid in the container.

[0053] Those skilled in the art can understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing conflicts in structure or principle.

[0054] Although the present disclosure is described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementation modes of the present disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0055] Although some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0056] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure.

[0057] The dimensions and values ​​described herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​cited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each dimension is intended to mean the recited value and a functionally equivalent range around that value. For example, a ratio disclosed as "0.35-0.9" is intended to mean "about 0.35-0.9".

Claims

1. A container (100) for holding liquid, comprising a container body (101) and a connecting portion (102), wherein the connecting portion (102) is arranged at an opening of the container (100) and is used to be connected to a component that closes the opening, wherein the container body (101) comprises a shoulder (103) and a base (104), wherein the shoulder (103) is connected to the connecting portion (102), and wherein: The container body (101) also includes a gripping portion (110) and a flat portion (120) arranged between the shoulder (103) and the base (104), wherein the gripping portion (110) is recessed from the outside to the inside of the container (100), and the flat portion (120) and the gripping portion (110) are located on opposite sides of the container (100), and the recessed bottom of the gripping portion (110) is connected to the shoulder (103) to form a step (105).

2. The container (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The ratio of the height of the step (105) from the base (104) to the height of the container body (101) is 0.35-0.

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3. The container (100) according to claim 2, wherein: The ratio of the height of the step (105) from the base (104) to the height of the container body (101) is 0.6-0.

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4. The container (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The holding portion (110) has a groove (111) recessed from the outside to the inside of the container (100), and the overall shape of the groove (111) is U-shaped and extends along the periphery of the holding portion (110), wherein the bottom of the U-shape of the groove (111) is arranged at a portion of the periphery of the holding portion (110) close to the shoulder (103), and two branches of the U-shape of the groove (111) extend from the shoulder (103) to the base (104).

5. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: The ratio of the length of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel (111) to the height of the container body (101) is 0.6-0.

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6. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: The width of the channel (111) is set to 10-35 mm.

7. The container (100) according to claim 6, wherein: The width of the groove (111) is set to 10-20 mm.

8. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: The bottom of the U-shape of the channel (111) has the largest recessed depth, and the recessed depths of the two branches of the U-shape of the channel (111) gradually decrease along the extension direction of the two branches of the U-shape.

9. The container (100) according to claim 8, wherein: The recessed depths at the bottom of the U-shape of the channel (111) are the same.

10. The container (100) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: The ratio of the maximum depression depth at the channel (111) to the maximum width of the container body (101) in the same direction is 0.05-0.

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11. The container (100) according to claim 10, wherein: The ratio of the maximum depression depth at the channel (111) to the maximum width of the container body (101) in the same direction is 0.08-0.

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12. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: The portion of the gripping portion (110) other than the groove (111) and the base portion (104) are formed into a streamlined arc surface.

13. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: A plurality of anti-slip protrusions (112) are provided near the shoulder (103) on the two branches of the U-shape of the channel (111).

14. The container (100) according to claim 13, wherein: The plurality of anti-skid protrusions (112) are arranged in three rows along the channel (111), and the size of the anti-skid protrusions (112) in the outermost row is larger than the size of the anti-skid protrusions (112) in the innermost row.

15. The container (100) according to claim 4, wherein: Multiple rows of parallel anti-slip ribs are arranged near the shoulder (103) on the two branches of the U-shape of the channel (111).

16. The container (100) according to claim 1, wherein: In a cross section perpendicular to the central axis, the curvature of the flat portion (120) is smaller than that of other portions of the container (100).

17. The container (100) according to claim 16, wherein: The flat portion (120) is in the shape of an elongated strip, extending from the shoulder portion (103) to the base portion (104).

18. The container (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting portion (102) is provided with an external thread and / or a buckle.

19. A packaging bottle (1000) for containing liquid, comprising a drainage joint (200) and a container (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the drainage joint (200) detachably seals a container body (101) of the container (100) through the connecting portion (102), and the drainage joint (200) comprises a drainage nozzle (201) protruding from the drainage joint (200), characterized in that: When the drainage connector (200) is assembled to the container (100), the flat portion (120) and the gripping portion (110) are respectively located on both sides of the drainage nozzle (201) of the drainage connector (200).

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