Article storage container

Abstract

To provide an article storage container with excellent material and operability of the outer shell part of the container and easy handling.SOLUTION: An article storage container 1 is provided with a body part 10, which has a spherical shape, and the body part 10 has a plurality of holes 20 arranged radially on an inner surface 10i and on an outer surface 10s. This allows a molding material of the body part 10 to be reduced. In addition, the radial arrangement of the plurality of holes 20 in the body part 10 makes the interior of the body part 10 easier to see.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for housing an item. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is a capsule-type article storage container that stores an article inside the capsule and is sold by a vending machine. For example, in Patent Document 1, the capsule includes a first storage section, a second storage section, a first hinge section, a hinge-type fastener, and a first locking section that can lock the fastener. The hinge-type fastener includes a protrusion that protrudes outward along the outer surface of the other of the first storage section and the second storage section when the fastener is locked to the first locking section. A structure is disclosed in which the other of the first storage section and the second storage section includes a second locking section that accommodates the protrusion and elastically restricts the fastener from displacing in a direction in which it is disengaged from the first locking section when the fastener is locked to the first locking section. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-150055 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Patent Document 1 provides a storage container that can be prevented from opening unintentionally during transportation or mixing, and can be easily opened when removing the stored product. However, the current situation is that no consideration is given to the material and operability of the outer shell of the storage container.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an item storage container that is easy to handle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An item storage container according to one embodiment of the present invention is an item storage container comprising a main body portion having a spherical shape, the main body portion having a plurality of holes arranged radially on its inner and outer surfaces. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an article storage container that is easy to handle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of an item-containing container according to the present invention in an item-containing state. [Diagram 2] 2 is a plan view of the container shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from above. FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is an exploded perspective view of an outer shell part of the container shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 10A to 10C are side views showing the assembly and disassembly operations of the outer shell portion of the container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, one embodiment of an item storage container of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of an article-containing container in an article-containing state.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the article storage container 1 has a spherical (spherical capsule) body 10 consisting of a pair of shells, a first shell 11 and a second shell 12. The outer surfaces 10s of the hemispherical first shell 11 and second shell 12 are provided with a plurality of holes 20 penetrating the shells (connecting from the outer surface 10s to the inner surface 10i). The first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are combined with each other so that their respective hemispherical ends 18 are in contact with each other, and the inner surface 10i (see FIG. 3) forms a spherical storage space SP (see FIG. 3) capable of storing an article 50. The first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are connected and fixed by a connecting portion 13, which will be described later.

[0011] The article 50 stored in the storage space SP of the main body 10 has a large number of holes 20, so that a portion of the article 50 can be seen through the holes 20. This allows the general shape of the article 50 to be known. Furthermore, the outer surface 10s of the main body 10 is covered with, for example, a transparent wrapping film 60 as necessary.

[0012] The first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 constituting the main body 10 are formed, for example, from a synthetic resin material, have appropriate rigidity, and are configured to be rollable and easy to roll when in a substantially spherical state containing the article 50. This allows the article storage container 1 to be supplied and sold from an article supply device.

[0013] Here, the synthetic resin material of the first outer shell portion 11 and the second outer shell portion 12 is, for example, polypropylene, calcium carbonate, and hydrous magnesium silicate in descending order of blend ratio in the main body portion 10. The blend ratio of polypropylene is between 45 and 55%, the blend ratio of calcium carbonate is between 42 and 52%, and the blend ratio of hydrous magnesium silicate (talc) is between 1 and 5%, and more preferably, the blend ratio of polypropylene is 49%, the blend ratio of calcium carbonate is 48%, and the blend ratio of hydrous magnesium silicate is 3%.

[0014] Thus, compared to the main body 10 made of polypropylene alone, the inclusion of calcium carbonate allows for better control of impact resistance and weather resistance. Furthermore, the inclusion of calcium carbonate, which is abundant in nature, allows the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 to be environmentally friendly. Furthermore, the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 contain hydrated magnesium silicate, which effectively disperses calcium carbonate in the polypropylene. As a result, the first outer shell 11 and the second outer shell 12 can easily stabilize the mechanical performance of the shells.

[0015] Fig. 2 is a plan view of the article storage container 1 shown in Fig. 1 as viewed from the top side. Note that the structure of the article storage container 1 as viewed from the bottom side is the same as that shown in Fig. 2, so it will be omitted here.

[0016] As shown in Fig. 2, the multiple holes 20 are arranged radially from the apex 11t of the first outer shell part 11 (the apex 12t of the second outer shell part 12) toward the end part 18. The holes 20 are also arranged on an imaginary line L that curves and extends in a predetermined direction from the apex 11t toward the end part 18. No hole 20 is formed in the apex 11t of the first outer shell part 11 (the apex 12t of the second outer shell part 12). No hole 20 is formed in the end part 18 of the first outer shell part and the end part 18 of the second outer shell part 12 either (see Fig. 1).

[0017] The shape of the holes 20 includes a first type of holes 21, which are arranged on a line L and have the same shape as a whole, for example, a square (polygonal) shape, and a second type of holes 22, which are the same shape as a whole, for example, a round shape. The first type of holes 21 are arranged in groups of three on the virtual line L, and a second group 2G (upper left side in the figure) is located at a position facing the first group 1G on the lower right side in the figure, with the apex 11t as the center. Similarly to the first type of holes 21, the second type of holes 22 are arranged in groups of three on the virtual line L, for example, a first group 1G (lower right side in the figure) and a second group 2G (upper left side in the figure) facing the apex 11t as the center. In this way, groups of the same hole shape are arranged radially around the apex 11t.

[0018] In addition, in this embodiment, in the circumferential direction of the main body portion 10 in Figure 2, two rows of the first type of holes 21 and one row of the second type of holes 22 form a group of three rows in the circumferential direction (four groups in this embodiment).

[0019] Regarding the size of the holes 20, for example, the holes 20 formed near the apex 11t are configured to be smaller in size than those formed near the end 18. Furthermore, the size of the holes 20 is formed to gradually increase from the apex 11t side toward the end 18 side. In this way, patterns and designs of the holes 20 are formed by varying the shape, arrangement, and size of the holes 20 themselves.

[0020] Furthermore, with respect to the entire area of ​​the outer surface 10s of the main body 10, the first area where the holes 20 are formed is configured to be smaller than the second area where the holes 20 are not formed. This makes it easier to maintain the rigidity of the main body 10 as a whole.

[0021] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the outer shell of the container 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the article storage container 1 can be disassembled into a first outer shell part 11 and a second outer shell part 12. One or more articles 50 are stored in the storage space SP. The size of the hole 20 is smaller than the size of the article 50.

[0022] Here, the connecting parts 13 are provided at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of the end parts 18 of both outer shell parts 11, 12. The structure of the connecting parts 13 is such that, for example, an engagement opening 14 that opens in a direction intersecting the circumferential direction of the end parts 18 engages with an engagement protrusion 15 that is inserted into the engagement opening 14, thereby enabling attachment and detachment. That is, the attachment and detachment engagement is performed by hooking a tip hook 15a on the protruding tip side of the engagement protrusion 15 onto an opening engagement edge 14a of the engagement opening 14.

[0023] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the assembly and disassembly of the outer shell of the container 1. FIG. When assembling the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12, a pushing operation is performed so as to insert the engagement protrusion 15 into the engagement opening 14 described above. When disassembling, a pulling operation is performed so as to separate the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12. This pushing and pulling operation causes the opening engagement edge 14a and the tip hook 15a to deform (particularly the engagement protrusion 15 is greatly deformed), making it easy to attach and detach. In addition, the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12 have the same structure of the connecting part 13, that is, are configured as the same. Therefore, when combining the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12, it is only necessary to combine the connecting part 13 in a direction that allows them to be connected.

[0024] In addition, when attaching or detaching the first outer shell part 11 and the second outer shell part 12, a part of the fingertip of the hand 80 can be caught in the hole 20. This allows a force to be applied firmly to both outer shell parts 11, 12.

[0025] As described above, the article storage container 1 of this embodiment has a plurality of holes 20 arranged radially in the main body 10, which allows for a reduction in the molding material of the main body 10. Furthermore, the plurality of holes 20 arranged radially in the main body 10 allows for easy viewing of the inside of the main body 10. Furthermore, the plurality of holes 20 are formed to a size that prevents the article 50 stored in the main body 10 from passing through, allowing the article storage container 1 to function as a container.

[0026] Furthermore, in the present embodiment of the item-containing container 1, the first outer shell portion 11 and the second outer shell portion 12 constituting the main body portion 10 do not have holes 20 formed at their tops 11t, 12t, thereby improving the formability when molding both outer shell portions 11, 12 and maintaining the strength of the main body portion 10.

[0027] In the article storage container 1 of this embodiment, no holes 20 are formed in the ends 18 of the first outer shell portion 11 and the second outer shell portion 12, so that it is easy to maintain the strength of the connecting portion between the two outer shell portions 11, 12. Also, the size of the holes 20 formed in the small outer circumferential region near the apexes 11t, 12t of the first outer shell portion 11 and the second outer shell portion 12 is smaller than the size of the holes 20 formed in the large outer circumferential region near the ends 18, so that the area ratio of the holes 20 can be made uniform, and it is easy to average the strength of the main body portion 10.

[0028] In the article storage container 1 of this embodiment, the holes 20 are arranged radially from the tops 11t, 12t, and the size of the holes 20 is gradually changed, so that an externally pleasing pattern can be enjoyed. Also, the overall shape of each group made up of a plurality of holes 20 is the same (round, polygonal), so that the patterned hole pattern can be enjoyed.

[0029] Furthermore, in the item storage container 1 of this embodiment, the holes 20 are formed at a distance from the ends 18, so that the rigidity of the connecting parts 13 can be easily maintained.

[0030] In the item storage container 1 of this embodiment, since the holes 20 are not provided at or near the tops 11t, 12t, the rigidity of the hemispherical shape of the first and second outer shell portions 11, 12 can be easily maintained.

[0031] According to the present embodiment of the container 1, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 have the same structure, so that the mold shape is the same and the container can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, the shells have the same shape, so that the container can be easily assembled in any combination regardless of the assembly direction. In addition, the shells have many holes 20, so that the holes 20 can be used to hook fingers, making it easy to attach and detach the shells.

[0032] According to the item storage container 1 of this embodiment, the area of ​​the non-holes is larger than the area of ​​the holes 20, so that the strength of the main body portion 10 can be easily ensured.

[0033] According to the item storage container 1 of this embodiment, since it contains calcium carbonate, it is possible to control the impact resistance and weather resistance compared to the main body 10 made of only polypropylene. Furthermore, by containing calcium carbonate, which is abundant in nature, it is possible to provide an item storage container 1 that is environmentally friendly. Furthermore, since the container 1 contains hydrated magnesium silicate, calcium carbonate is effectively dispersed in polypropylene. As a result, the container 1 can more effectively control the impact resistance and weather resistance. Furthermore, since calcium carbonate is effectively dispersed, the container 1 can be provided with good dyeability and excellent color development with little color unevenness.

[0034] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the virtual lines on the radial lines are curved, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be linear in plan view. In addition, although the first type of holes 21 are rectangular, they may be other polygonal shapes such as triangular, pentagonal, or hexagonal, and although the second type of holes 22 are circular, they may be other round shapes. Also, third, fourth, etc. types of holes 20 of other shapes may be provided.

[0035] In addition, in the above embodiment, the size of the hole 20 is configured to gradually increase from the apex 11t side toward the end 18 side, but this is not limited to this. The hole 20 may be configured to be larger on the apex 11t side than on the end 18 side, and further, the hole 20 may be configured to gradually decrease in size from the apex 11t side toward the end 18 side.

[0036] As described above, this specification describes the following:

[0037] (1) An article storage container, a body portion having a spherical shape; The main body has a plurality of holes arranged radially on the inner surface and the outer surface. Item storage container.

[0038] (2) An article storage container according to (1), The hole communicates from the inner surface to the outer surface of the main body. Item storage container.

[0039] (3) An article storage container according to (1) or (2), The main body portion includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion connectable to the first outer shell portion, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion do not have the hole formed at their tops. Item storage container.

[0040] (4) An article storage container according to (3), The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion do not have the holes formed at their ends. Item storage container.

[0041] (5) An article storage container according to (4), the holes formed near the top are smaller in size than those formed near the ends; Item storage container.

[0042] (6) An article storage container according to (5), The plurality of holes are formed so that their sizes gradually increase from the top side to the end side. Item storage container.

[0043] (7) An article storage container according to (4), the holes formed near the top are larger in size than those formed near the ends; Item storage container.

[0044] (8) An article-containing container according to (7), The plurality of holes are formed so that their sizes gradually decrease from the top side to the end side. Item storage container.

[0045] (9) An article storage container according to any one of (3) to (8), The plurality of holes are formed in a straight or non-straight line from the top side to the end side. Item storage container.

[0046] (10) An article storage container according to any one of (1) to (9), The main body is configured to be capable of storing an article therein, and is configured to be capable of visually confirming the article through the plurality of holes. Item storage container.

[0047] (11) An article-containing container according to (10), The plurality of holes are formed to a size such that the article and parts of the article housed in the main body cannot pass through. Item storage container.

[0048] (12) An article storage container according to any one of (1) to (11), The plurality of holes are arranged in a predetermined pattern. Item storage container.

[0049] (13) An article storage container according to any one of (3) to (9), the plurality of holes includes at least a first group of holes and a second group of holes; The first group of holes and the second group of holes are formed at positions facing each other with respect to the top portion. Item storage container.

[0050] (14) An article-containing container according to (13), The first group of holes and the second group of holes have the same overall shape. Item storage container.

[0051] (15) An article storage container according to (13) or (14), the first group of holes and the second group of holes each include a first type of multiple holes and a second type of multiple holes; The first type of holes and the second type of holes have different shapes. Item storage container.

[0052] (16) An article-containing container according to (15), The first type of holes are polygonal and the second type of holes are round. Item storage container.

[0053] (17) An article storage container according to any one of (1) to (16), The main body portion includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion connectable to the first outer shell portion, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion are configured as the same type. Item storage container.

[0054] (18) An article-containing container according to (17), The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion are configured to be detachable from each other. Item storage container.

[0055] (19) An article-containing container according to (18), The plurality of holes are configured to allow fingers to be engaged when attaching or detaching the first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion. Item storage container.

[0056] (20) An article storage container according to any one of (1) to (19), The main body has a first area on the outer surface where the holes are formed and a second area where the holes are not formed being larger than a first area on the outer surface where the holes are formed. Item storage container.

[0057] (twenty one) An article storage container according to any one of (1) to (20), The main body is composed of polypropylene, calcium carbonate, and hydrous magnesium silicate in order of the blending ratio. Item storage container.

[0058] (twenty two) An article-containing container according to (21), The polypropylene content is between 45 and 55%. The calcium carbonate content is between 42 and 52%. The blending ratio of hydrous magnesium silicate is between 1 and 5%. Item storage container. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1. Item storage container 10 Main body 10s outer surface 11 First outer shell 11t, 12t top 12 Second outer shell 13 Connecting part 20 holes 21 Multiple holes of the first type 22 Multiple holes of the second type 50 Goods 60 Wrapping Film 1G 1st Group 2G 2nd Group L Imaginary line SP Containment Space

Claims

1. An article storage container, a body portion having a spherical shape; The main body includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion connectable to the first outer shell portion, and a plurality of holes are arranged radially and non-linearly curved on the inner surface and the outer surface except for the end portion. Item storage container.

2. The container according to claim 1, The hole communicates from the inner surface to the outer surface of the body portion. Item storage container.

3. The container according to claim 2, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion have no holes formed at their tops. Item storage container.

4. The container according to claim 3, the holes formed near the top are smaller in size than those formed near the ends; Item storage container.

5. The container according to claim 4, The plurality of holes are formed so that their sizes gradually increase from the top side to the end side. Item storage container.

6. The container according to claim 3, the holes formed near the top are larger in size than those formed near the ends; Item storage container.

7. The container according to claim 6, The plurality of holes are formed so that their sizes gradually decrease from the top side to the end side. Item storage container.

8. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The main body is configured to be capable of storing an article therein, and is configured to be capable of visually confirming the article through the plurality of holes. Item storage container.

9. The container according to claim 8, The plurality of holes are formed to a size such that the article and parts of the article housed in the main body cannot pass through. Item storage container.

10. The container according to claim 1, The plurality of holes form a predetermined pattern. Item storage container.

11. The container according to claim 3, the plurality of holes includes at least a first group of holes and a second group of holes; The first group of holes and the second group of holes are formed at positions opposite to each other with respect to the top portion. Item storage container.

12. The container according to claim 11, the first group of holes and the second group of holes have the same overall shape; Item storage container.

13. The container according to claim 11, the first group of holes and the second group of holes each include a first type of multiple holes and a second type of multiple holes, The first type of holes and the second type of holes have different shapes. Item storage container.

14. The container according to claim 13, The first type of holes are polygonal in shape, and the second type of holes are circular in shape. Item storage container.

15. The container according to claim 1, The main body portion includes a first outer shell portion and a second outer shell portion connectable to the first outer shell portion, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion are configured as the same type. Item storage container.

16. The container according to claim 15, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion are provided with a plurality of engagement openings and engagement protrusions as connecting portions at equal intervals in the circumferential direction of each end portion, and are configured to be detachable from each other. Item storage container.

17. The container according to claim 16, The first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion are configured to be connectable in a plurality of orientations by inserting the engagement protrusion into the engagement opening. Item storage container.

18. The container according to claim 17, The plurality of holes are configured to allow fingers to be engaged when attaching or detaching the first outer shell portion and the second outer shell portion. Item storage container.

19. The container according to claim 1, The main body has a first area on the outer surface where the holes are formed, and a second area on the outer surface where the holes are not formed is larger than a first area on the outer surface where the holes are formed. Item storage container.

20. The container according to claim 1, The main body is composed of polypropylene, calcium carbonate, and hydrous magnesium silicate in order of their blend ratios. Item storage container.

21. The container according to claim 20, The polypropylene content is between 45 and 55%. The calcium carbonate content is between 42 and 52%. The blending ratio of hydrous magnesium silicate is between 1 and 5%. Item storage container.

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