Cap unit and container with cap

Abstract

To provide a container with a cap that prevent a carabiner handle or a hinge part from breaking.SOLUTION: A carabiner handle 6 has a ring-shaped body 8 which includes a partially open opening part 8a and a gate 9 which opens and closes the opening part 8a, the body 8 has a base end side of the gate 9 fitted swingably to one end side across the opening part 8a through an opening / closing base end part 10, and is provided with a recessed notch part 11 formed of a cut part cutting an inner peripheral surface of the body 8 on the other end side across the opening part 8a, and the notch part 11 is provided with an inclined surface 11a inclined to leave a tip of the gate 9 toward the side to which the cut part is open.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cap unit and a container with a cap. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are capped containers equipped with a cap unit that can be detachably attached to a container body with an open top. For example, there is a capped container equipped with a ring member attached to the outer periphery of the top side of the container body, a carabiner attached to the ring member, and a cap unit that can be detachably attached to the container body (see Patent Document 1 below).

[0003] Another example is a capped container that includes a cap unit that is removably attached to the container body, and a handle member that is integrated with the cap unit via a hinge portion so as to be freely rotatable (see Patent Document 2 below).

[0004] In such a container with a cap, the carabiner and handle member make it easy to carry the container with the cap. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2022-514610 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6760665 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in a cap unit equipped with a hinged carabiner handle, when a strong impact is applied, for example when the cap unit is dropped with the carabiner handle facing down, the carabiner handle or hinge portion may be damaged due to the load applied to the carabiner handle or hinge portion.

[0007] In particular, when the body of a carabiner handle is made of synthetic resin, the strength is lower than that of a metal one, and the risk of breakage is high. For this reason, a structure is required that prevents the carabiner handle and hinge from being damaged by impact.

[0008] The present invention has been proposed in consideration of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, and aims to provide a cap unit and a capped container that prevent damage to the carabiner handle or hinge portion when the carabiner handle is subjected to an impact or the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following means. [1] A cap unit that can be detachably attached to a container body having an open top, a cap body that closes an upper opening of the container body; A carabiner handle is rotatably attached to the cap body via a hinge portion, The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By rotating the gate in the other direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A cap unit, characterized in that the notch portion has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate toward the side where the cutout portion opens. [2] A cap unit that can be detachably attached to a container body having an open top, a cap body that closes an upper opening of the container body; A carabiner handle is rotatably attached to the cap body via a hinge portion, The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A cap unit characterized in that the notch portion is provided with a hook portion that engages the tip side of the gate. [3] The cap unit according to [1] or [2], wherein the body is made of synthetic resin. [4] The cap unit according to [1] or [2] above, A capped container comprising: a container body to which the cap unit is attached. [5] A container body having an open top; A shoulder member attached to an outer periphery of an upper side of the container body; a cap unit that is detachably attached to the container body or the shoulder member; a carabiner handle pivotally attached to the shoulder member via a hinge portion; The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A container with a cap, characterized in that the notch portion has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate toward the side where the cutout portion opens. [6] A container body having an open top; A shoulder member attached to an outer periphery of an upper side of the container body; a cap unit that is detachably attached to the container body or the shoulder member; a carabiner handle pivotally attached to the shoulder member via a hinge portion; The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A container with a cap, wherein the notch portion is provided with a hook portion for engaging the tip side of the gate. [7] The capped container according to [5] or [6], characterized in that the body is made of a synthetic resin. Effect of the Invention

[0010] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cap unit and a capped container that prevent damage to the carabiner handle or hinge portion when the carabiner handle is subjected to an impact or the like. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handle member of a capped container according to a first embodiment of the present invention is positioned on one side in a rotation direction. [Diagram 2] 2 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member of the capped container shown in FIG. 1 is positioned on the other side in the rotation direction. [Diagram 3] 2 is a transparent perspective view showing a state in which a handle member is temporarily fastened to a shoulder member by a temporary fastening mechanism provided in the capped container shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a transparent perspective view showing a state before the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] 4 is a see-through perspective view of a state in which the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 3, seen from an angle different from that of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement protrusion constituting the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 3 is disposed on the shoulder member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement recess and a spring member that constitute the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 3 are disposed on the handle member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 8] 13 is a rear view of the capped container showing another configuration of the handle member. FIG. [Figure 9] 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handle member is temporarily fastened to a shoulder member by a temporary fastening mechanism provided in a capped container according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a transparent perspective view showing a state before the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] 10 is a see-through perspective view of a state in which the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 9, seen from an angle different from that of FIG. 9. [Figure 12] 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement protrusion constituting the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 9 is disposed on the shoulder member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 13] 10 is a sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement recess and a spring member that constitute the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 9 are disposed on the handle member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 14] 11 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a state in which a handle member is temporarily fastened to a shoulder member by a temporary fastening mechanism provided in a capped container according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 15] 15 is a sectional perspective view showing a state before the handle member is temporarily fastened to the shoulder member by the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] 15 is a see-through perspective view of a state in which the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 14, seen from an angle different from that of FIG. 14. [Figure 17] 15 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement protrusion constituting the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 14 is disposed on the shoulder member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 18] 15 is a sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement recess and a spring member that constitute the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 14 are disposed on the handle member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 19]13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handle member is temporarily fastened to a shoulder member by a temporary fastening mechanism provided in a capped container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 20] 20 is a transparent perspective view showing a state before the handle member is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member by the temporary fixing mechanism shown in FIG. 19. FIG. [Figure 21] 20 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement protrusion constituting the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 19 is disposed on the shoulder member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 22] 20 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which an engagement recess and a spring member that constitute the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 19 are disposed on the handle member side via a hinge portion. FIG. [Diagram 23] 23 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a configuration in which an engagement recess and a spring member that constitute the temporary fastening mechanism shown in FIG. 19 are disposed on the handle member side via a hinge portion, as viewed from an angle different from that of FIG. 22. FIG. [Figure 24] 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handle member of a capped container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is positioned on the other side in the rotation direction. FIG. [Diagram 25] 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member of the capped container shown in FIG. 24 is positioned on one side in the rotation direction. FIG. [Figure 26] 25 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member of the capped container shown in FIG. 24 is in an upward position relative to the hinge portion. FIG. [Figure 27] 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handle member of a capped container according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is positioned on the other side in the rotation direction. FIG. [Figure 28] 28 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member of the capped container shown in FIG. 27 is positioned on one side in the rotation direction. FIG. [Figure 29] 28 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member of the capped container shown in FIG. 27 is in an upward position relative to the hinge portion. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. (First embodiment) First, as a first embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1A shown in, for example, Figs. 1 to 8 will be described.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 of the capped container 1A is located on one side in the rotation direction. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member 6 of the capped container 1A is located on the other side in the rotation direction. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7 provided in the capped container 1A. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state before the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7, as viewed from an angle different from that of FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement protrusion 12 constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 is disposed on the shoulder member 3 side via the hinge portion 5. FIG. 7 is a sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement recess 13 and the spring member 14 constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 are disposed on the handle member 6 side via the hinge portion 5. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the capped container 1A showing another configuration of the handle member 6.

[0014] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the capped container 1A of this embodiment has a container body 2 that is open at the top and is a beverage container with a vacuum insulation structure that can keep the beverage (contents) contained in the container body 2 hot or cold.

[0015] Specifically, the container body 2 has a bottomed cylindrical outer container and inner container made of, for example, stainless steel, and is configured as a double-structure container in which the periphery of the mouth of each is joined while the inner container is housed inside the outer container. In addition, a vacuum insulation layer is provided between the outer container and the inner container. The vacuum insulation layer can be formed, for example, by blocking a degassing hole provided at the bottom of the outer container in a chamber that is depressurized (evacuated) to a high vacuum.

[0016] The container body 2 has a substantially circular bottom, a body part standing in a substantially cylindrical shape from the outer periphery of the bottom, and a mouth / neck part standing in a substantially cylindrical shape from the upper side of the body part. The upper end of the mouth / neck part opens in a circular shape as the upper opening of the container body 2.

[0017] Although the container body 2 of this embodiment has a generally cylindrical external shape, the external shape of the container body 2 is not particularly limited and can be appropriately changed according to the size, design, etc. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of the container body 2 may be painted, printed, or the like.

[0018] The capped container 1A of this embodiment comprises a shoulder member 3 attached to the outer periphery (neck portion) of the upper side of the container body 2, and a cap unit 4 that can be freely attached and detached to the container body 2 or the shoulder member 3 (container body 2 in this embodiment).

[0019] The shoulder member 3 is made of, for example, a heat-resistant resin and is formed into a generally cylindrical shape. The shoulder member 3 is fitted over the entire circumference of the mouth and neck portion of the container body 2 so as to be generally flush with the outer circumferential surface of the trunk portion of the container body 2.

[0020] The cap unit 4 constitutes a lid that opens and closes the upper opening of the container body 2, and is detachably attached to the container body 2 by screwing. Specifically, the cap unit 4 has a cap body that closes the upper opening of the container body 2, and an inner plug that is fitted into the inside of the container body 2 from the upper opening of the container body 2, and is structured so that the cap body or the inner plug (the inner plug in this embodiment) is attached to the container body 2 by screwing.

[0021] In the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the above-mentioned cap unit 4 is detachably attached to the container body 2 by screwing. Alternatively, a male threaded portion may be provided on the shoulder member 3 on the container body 2 side, and a female threaded portion may be provided on the cap body on the cap unit 4 side, so that the cap unit 4 is detachably attached to the shoulder member 3 by screwing. In this configuration, positioning is possible by screwing the male threaded portion of the shoulder member 3 into the female threaded portion of the cap body.

[0022] The capped container 1A of this embodiment comprises a handle member 6 that is rotatably attached to the side of the shoulder member 3 via a hinge portion 5, and a temporary fixing mechanism 7, which is a fixing structure that temporarily fixes (secures) the handle member 6 to the shoulder member 3 at a position where the handle member 6 is rotated to one side in the rotation direction (the downward side in this embodiment).

[0023] In the following description, the side where the handle member 6 is attached to the shoulder member 3 via the hinge portion 5 will be referred to as the "rear side (back side)" of the capped container 1A, and the opposite side will be referred to as the "front side (front face side)" of the capped container 1A.

[0024] In addition, the side where the cap unit 4 is located relative to the container body 2 will be referred to as the "upper side", the direction where the container body 2 is located relative to the cap unit 4 will be referred to as the "lower side", and the direction connecting these will be referred to as the "vertical direction". In addition, the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction will be referred to as the "radial direction", and the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction within the radial direction will be referred to as the "left-right direction". When viewing the capped container 1A from the rear side, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side, and in Figure 2, which is a rear view, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side.

[0025] The hinge portion 5 has an inner hinge bearing portion 5a provided on the shoulder member 3 side, a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b provided on the handle member 6 side, and a hinge shaft 5c supported in an axis hole that passes through these hinge bearing portions 5a, 5b in the rotation axis direction (left-right direction) with the inner hinge bearing portion 5a positioned between the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b.

[0026] The handle member 6 is an inward-opening carabiner handle, and has a ring-shaped body 8 including a partially open opening 8a, and a gate 9 for opening and closing the opening 8a. The handle member 6 has a base end side of the gate 9 attached to one end side of the body 8 that sandwiches the opening 8a via an opening / closing base end portion 10, and has a structure in which the tip side of the gate 9 can swing open and close freely.

[0027] 2, the handle member 6 has a generally oval ring shape. The handle member 6 has an opening 8a (gate 9) on one side in the left-right direction of the body 8 (the right side in this embodiment). The handle member 6 further has a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b on the base end side of the body 8, and is attached to the shoulder member 3 so as to be rotatable in the up-down direction.

[0028] That is, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the handle member 6 can be rotated within a predetermined angle range (approximately 180° in this embodiment) between a position (hereinafter referred to as the "first position") in which the handle member 6 is rotated to one side (downward) in the rotation direction and faces downward relative to the hinge portion 5, as shown in Figure 1, and a position (hereinafter referred to as the "second position") in which the handle member 6 is rotated to the other side (upward) in the rotation direction and faces upward relative to the hinge portion 5, as shown in Figure 2.

[0029] The body 8 is made of a synthetic resin such as polyacetal, has a ring shape with one side separated in the left-right direction by an opening 8a, and has a base end side (shoulder member 3 side) for rotation molded integrally with a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b. A concave notch portion 11 is provided on the other end side of the body 8 sandwiching the opening 8a. The notch portion 11 is configured by a cutout portion that cuts out the inner circumferential surface of the body 8 on the other end side sandwiching the opening 8a.

[0030] The gate 9 is made of a wire made of metal such as stainless steel. The gate 9 has a pair of support shafts 10a that are bent inward from both ends of a wire bent into an oval loop. The opening / closing base end 10 has the pair of support shafts 10a and a pair of shaft holes 10b provided on one end side that sandwiches the opening 8a of the body 8, and is structured so that the pair of support shafts 10a are supported by the pair of shaft holes 10b.

[0031] The pair of shaft holes 10b are arranged offset in the elliptical direction of the gate 9 at one end side sandwiching the opening 8a of the body 8. Correspondingly, the pair of support shafts 10a are also arranged offset in the elliptical direction of the gate 9 of the wire. As a result, the gate 9 is attached to one end side sandwiching the opening 8a of the body 8 via the opening / closing base end 10 so as to be freely swingable, while being biased in one swing direction (direction to close the opening 8a) by utilizing bending deformation (elastic deformation) occurring in the wire. The gate 9 can also be swung in the other swing direction (direction to open the opening 8a) against the bias.

[0032] Since the handle member 6 of this embodiment is the inward-opening carabiner handle described above, it is configured to swing the gate 9 toward the inside of the body 8. In addition, in the handle member 6 of this embodiment, one end side sandwiching the opening 8a of the body 8 is located on the base end side of the body 8 (the hinge portion 5 side), and the other end side sandwiching the opening 8a of the body 8 is located on the tip side of the body 8 (the opposite side to the hinge portion 5).

[0033] In the handle member 6, with the gate 9 biased to one side in the rotation direction, the tip side of the gate 9 engages with the notch portion 11, causing the gate 9 to close the opening 8a. On the other hand, in the handle member 6, by rotating the gate 9 to the other side in the rotation direction against the bias, the gate 9 is released from the engagement with the notch portion 11 and opens the opening 8a.

[0034] As shown in Figures 3 to 7, the temporary fixing mechanism 7, which is a fixed structure, has an engagement convex portion 12 provided on one side of the shoulder member 3 and the handle member 6 via the hinge portion 5 (shoulder member 3 in this embodiment), an engagement recess 13 provided on the other side of the shoulder member 3 and the handle member 6 via the hinge portion 5 (handle member 6 in this embodiment), and a spring member 14 provided inside the engagement recess 13.

[0035] The engaging protrusion 12 is located at the lower center of the inner hinge bearing portion 5a, and has a protrusion 12a protruding radially outward from below the inner hinge bearing portion 5a and from the side surface of the shoulder member 3, and a pair of claws 12b protruding from both sides in the width direction (left and right direction) of the protrusion 12a. The engaging recess 13 is formed by a cutout portion that cuts out an end of the body 8 (handle member 6) located between the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b from the surface side facing the engaging protrusion 12 in the thickness direction of the body 8.

[0036] The thickness of the body 8 (handle member 6) is greater than the height (radial length) of the protrusion 12a (engagement protrusion 12). Therefore, the engagement recess 13 does not penetrate the body 8 (handle member 6) in the thickness direction, but is open only on the surface side of the body 8 facing the engagement protrusion 12.

[0037] The spring member 14 is an elastic member made of a wire material made of a metal such as stainless steel. The spring member 14 has a pair of elastic displacement parts 14a that sandwich the engagement protrusion 12 from the left and right directions, and is configured by bending a single wire material symmetrically at multiple points to form the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a. The spring member 14 is disposed inside a storage recess 15 including the engagement recess 13. The storage recess 15 is configured by a groove part that cuts out an end of the body 8 (handle member 6) located between the pair of outer hinge bearing parts 5b from the surface side facing the inner hinge bearing part 5a in the width direction of the body 8. The inside of the storage recess 15 is cut out in accordance with the shape of the spring member 14.

[0038] The width of the body 8 (handle member 6) is greater than that of the spring member 14. For this reason, the accommodating recess 15 does not penetrate the body 8 (handle member 6) in the width direction, but is open only on the surface of the body 8 that faces the inner hinge bearing portion 5a. The spring member 14 is accommodated inside the accommodating recess 15, and is maintained in this state of being accommodated inside the accommodating recess 15 while facing the inner hinge bearing portion 5a.

[0039] In the temporary fixing mechanism 7, when the handle member 6 is rotated to the first position, the spring member 14 is elastically deformed, so that the engaging protrusions 12 push apart the gap between the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a in the left-right direction, and the engaging protrusions 12 are engaged with the inside of the engaging recesses 13. At this time, the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a sandwich the protrusions 12a from the left-right direction, and the pair of claws 12b are engaged with the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a.

[0040] 1, 3 and 5, the temporary fastening mechanism 7, which is the fixing structure described above, can temporarily fasten the handle member 6 to the shoulder member 3 at a first position along the side surface of the container body 2. Furthermore, with the temporary fastening mechanism 7, when the pair of claw portions 12b ride over the pair of elastic displacement portions 14a, the pair of claw portions 12b are engaged with the pair of elastic displacement portions 14a and a clicking sensation can be imparted.

[0041] The accommodating recess 15 may be made slightly larger than the spring member 14 so that when the spring member 14 is accommodated inside the accommodating recess 15, the spring member 14 can move slightly inside the accommodating recess 15. This allows the pair of elastic displacement portions 14a to follow the protrusions 12a, causing the spring member 14 to move, absorbing the influence of misalignment caused by dimensional variations between the shoulder member 3 and the handle member 6, and allowing the engaging protrusions 12 to be stably engaged inside the engaging recess 13.

[0042] On the other hand, from the state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, the handle member 6 is rotated toward the other side (upward) in the rotation direction. At this time, the spring member 14 is elastically deformed, and the engaging protrusions 12 push apart the gap between the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a in the left-right direction, while the pair of claw parts 12b climb over the pair of elastic displacement parts 14a, and as a result, the engagement state of the engaging protrusions 12 with the above-mentioned engaging recesses 13 is released, as shown in Fig. 4. This makes it possible to freely rotate the handle member 6 to the second position, as shown in Fig. 2.

[0043] In the capped container 1A of this embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the above-mentioned handle member 6 can be hooked onto a belt loop of trousers, etc., so that the capped container 1A can be carried in a hanging state. Also, the capped container 1A of this embodiment can be carried while gripping the handle member 6.

[0044] Furthermore, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the handle member 6 can be temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 at a first position along the side of the container body 2 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7, which is a fixing structure. This improves the storability of the capped container 1A in a bag or the like, and allows it to be carried compactly.

[0045] In addition, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the spring member 14, which is an elastic member, is made of a wire material made of metal such as stainless steel, and therefore is less susceptible to deterioration and deformation with repeated use. Therefore, the feel of the handle member 6 temporarily fastened by the temporary fastening mechanism 7 is less likely to change, and the container can withstand long-term use without breakage.

[0046] In addition, since the spring member 14, which is an elastic member, is made of a metal wire such as stainless steel, by bending the wire, it is possible to ensure a sufficient deflection length while maintaining a compact size, and it is possible to make the structure near the hinge portion 5 compact.

[0047] Furthermore, since the spring member 14 can secure a sufficient deflection length while saving space, it is possible to reduce friction when sliding against the engaging protrusion 12, and it is possible to suppress wear of the resin member. This also makes the sliding when climbing over the engaging protrusion 12 smooth, and provides a good feel.

[0048] In addition, because the spring member 14, which is an elastic member, is made of a wire material made of metal such as stainless steel, it is less susceptible to plastic deformation than when a so-called resin spring member that utilizes the flexure of resin is provided in the handle member 6 or the hinge section 5. This makes it possible to prevent plastic deformation of the member due to an impact such as a fall, and to prevent damage to the handle member 6 or the hinge section 5, compared to when a resin spring member is provided.

[0049] In addition, since the spring member 14 is made of a metal wire, the cost of the spring member 14 is low and the assembly is easy. Furthermore, since the spring member 14 is accommodated inside the accommodation recess 15, there are few parts visible from the outside, and the appearance is simple and aesthetically pleasing.

[0050] Furthermore, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 6 from rotating unintentionally when drinking the beverage in the container body 2, and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0051] 2, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, when the tip side of the gate 9 is engaged with the notch portion 11, a gap S is provided between the notch portion 11 and a position facing the tip of the gate 9. Also, the notch portion 11 has an inclined surface 11a at a position facing the tip of the gate 9 that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate 9 toward the side where the notch portion that cuts out the inner circumferential surface opens.

[0052] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 6 due to, for example, a fall, the synthetic resin body 8 bends, and the gap S disappears, causing the tip of the gate 9 to come into contact with the notch portion 11. At that time, the tip of the gate 9 and the notch portion 11 are prevented from colliding head-on, and the tip of the gate 9 comes into contact in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 11a. As a result, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, the impact caused by the fall is released in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 11a, and the engagement state of the gate 9 with the notch portion 11 is released along the inclined surface 11a, making it possible to prevent the handle member 6 from being damaged by a load applied to the handle member 6.

[0053] In particular, even if the body 8 of the handle member 6 is made of synthetic resin, it is possible to reduce the weight and cost of the handle member 6 while mitigating the load applied to the handle member 6 and designing a structure that prevents the handle member 6 from being damaged.

[0054] 8, the handle member 6 may be configured to have a hook portion 11b for engaging the tip side (wire) of the gate 9 instead of the inclined surface 11a described above. The hook portion 11b is provided so as to protrude from the opening end of the notch portion 11 on the side facing the tip of the gate 9 in a direction narrowing the opening width of the notch portion 11.

[0055] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 6 due to, for example, being dropped, the synthetic resin body 8 bends slightly by the amount of the gap S, and the tip of the gate 9 comes into contact with the notch portion 11. At that time, the tip side (wire) of the gate 9 is engaged with the hook portion 11b, thereby maintaining the engagement state of the gate 9 with the notch portion 11, and it is possible to prevent the progress of the bending deformation of the body 8. In other words, the gate 9 acts like a brace to withstand bending in the direction in which the opening 8a side of the body 8 (the right side in FIG. 8) is crushed, and it is possible to prevent the bending deformation of the body 8.

[0056] As a result, in the capped container 1A of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the handle member 6 from being damaged by a load applied to the handle member 6.

[0057] In addition, with regard to the handle member 6, whether to provide an inclined surface 11a on the body 8 as shown in Figure 2 or a hook portion 11b as shown in Figure 8 can be selected by taking into consideration the material of the body 8, its shape such as thickness and width, and the overall weight of the capped container 1A when the contents are placed in the container body 2, and the like, and selecting the optimal shape that can prevent damage to the handle member 6.

[0058] The above-mentioned effects of the capped container 1A of this embodiment also have the same effects in capped containers 1B to 1F described below in parts having the same corresponding structure.

[0059] Second Embodiment Next, as a second embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1B shown in, for example, Figs. 9 to 13 will be described.

[0060] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of the capped container 1B. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state before the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7, as viewed from an angle different from that of FIG. 9. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement protrusion 12 constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 is disposed on the shoulder member 3 side via the hinge part 5. FIG. 13 is a sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement recess 13 and the spring member 14A constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 are disposed on the handle member 6 side via the hinge part 5. In the following description, the same parts as those of the capped container 1A will not be described and will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings.

[0061] The capped container 1B of this embodiment has basically the same configuration as the capped container 1A, except that, among the configurations of the capped container 1A, the configuration of the temporary fastening mechanism 7 and the accommodating recess 15 are changed. Specifically, the temporary fastening mechanism 7 of this embodiment has a spring member 14A having a different shape from the spring member 14, as shown in Figs. 9 to 13. Also, in order to accommodate this spring member 14A, it has an accommodating recess 15A having a different shape from the accommodating recess 15.

[0062] The spring member 14A has a pair of elastic displacement portions 14b that sandwich the engaging protrusion 12 from the left and right directions, and is configured by bending a single wire rod symmetrically at multiple locations to form the pair of elastic displacement portions 14b. The spring member 14A is configured by bending a single wire rod less times than the spring member 14. The accommodating recess 15A has basically the same arrangement and configuration as the accommodating recess 15, except that it is configured by a groove portion corresponding to the shape of the spring member 14A.

[0063] In the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of this embodiment, when the handle member 6 is rotated to the first position, the spring member 14A is elastically deformed, so that the engaging protrusions 12 push apart the gap between the pair of elastic displacement parts 14b in the left-right direction, and the engaging protrusions 12 are engaged with the inside of the engaging recesses 13. At this time, the pair of elastic displacement parts 14b sandwich the protrusions 12a from the left-right direction, and the pair of claws 12b are engaged with the pair of elastic displacement parts 14b.

[0064] 9 and 11, the above-mentioned temporary fastening mechanism 7 makes it possible to temporarily fasten the handle member 6 to the shoulder member 3 at a first position along the side surface of the container body 2. Furthermore, with the temporary fastening mechanism 7 of this embodiment, when the pair of claw portions 12b climb over the pair of elastic displacement portions 14b, the pair of claw portions 12b are engaged with the pair of elastic displacement portions 14b, and a clicking sensation can be imparted.

[0065] On the other hand, from the state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, the handle member 6 is rotated toward the other side (upward) in the rotation direction. At this time, the spring member 14A is elastically deformed, and while the engaging protrusions 12 push apart the gap between the pair of elastic displacement parts 14b in the left-right direction, the pair of claw parts 12b climb over the pair of elastic displacement parts 14b, and as a result, the engaging protrusions 12 are released from the engaging recesses 13 as shown in Fig. 10. This makes it possible to freely rotate the handle member 6 to the second position.

[0066] In the capped container 1B of this embodiment, the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 6 from rotating unintentionally when drinking the beverage in the container body 2, and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0067] (Third embodiment) Next, as a third embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1C shown in, for example, Figs. 14 to 18 will be described.

[0068] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of the capped container 1C. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a state before the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7. FIG. 16 is a see-through perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7, seen from an angle different from that of FIG. 14. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement protrusion 12A constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 is disposed on the shoulder member 3 side via the hinge part 5. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement recess 13A and the spring member 14B constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 are disposed on the handle member 6 side via the hinge part 5. In the following description, the same parts as those of the capped container 1A will not be described and will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings.

[0069] The capped container 1C of this embodiment has basically the same configuration as the capped container 1A, except that, among the configurations of the capped container 1A, the configuration of the temporary fastening mechanism 7 and the accommodating recess 15 are changed. Specifically, as shown in Figs. 14 to 18, the temporary fastening mechanism 7 of this embodiment has an engaging protrusion 12A having a different shape from the engaging protrusion 12, an engaging recess 13A having a different shape from the engaging recess 13, and a spring member 14B having a different shape from the spring member 14. Also, in order to accommodate this spring member 14B, it has an accommodating recess 15B having a different shape from the accommodating recess 15.

[0070] The engaging protrusion 12A is located at the lower center of the inner hinge bearing portion 5a and has a protrusion 12c that protrudes downward. The protrusion 12c has a shape that is longer in the width direction (left-right direction) than the protrusion 12a. The engaging recess 13A has basically the same arrangement and configuration as the engaging recess 13, except that it is configured by a cutout portion that has a shape that is longer in the width direction (left-right direction) to match the shape of the protrusion 12c.

[0071] The spring member 14B has a pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d that sandwich the engaging protrusion 12A from the front-rear direction, and is configured by bending a single wire material symmetrically at multiple points to form the pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d. Of the pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d, one elastic displacement part 14c faces the front side of the engaging protrusion 12A and is configured by a central part of the spring member 14B that extends linearly in the width direction (left-right direction). The other elastic displacement part 14d faces the rear side of the engaging protrusion 12A and is configured by a pair of parts that are bent symmetrically on both the left and right sides of the spring member 14B.

[0072] The accommodating recess 15B has basically the same arrangement and configuration as the accommodating recess 15, except that it is formed of a groove portion corresponding to the shape of the spring member 14B.

[0073] In the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of this embodiment, when the handle member 6 is rotated to the first position, the spring member 14B is elastically deformed, and one of the pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d, the elastic displacement part 14c, overcomes the protrusion part 12c in the front-rear direction, thereby engaging the engaging protrusion part 12A with the inside of the engaging recess 13. At this time, the pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d sandwich the protrusion part 12c from the front-rear direction, and the protrusion part 12c is locked by the pair of elastic displacement parts 14c, 14d.

[0074] 14 and 16, the temporary fixing mechanism 7 described above makes it possible to temporarily fix the handle member 6 to the shoulder member 3 at a first position along the side surface of the container body 2. Furthermore, the temporary fixing mechanism 7 can impart a clicking sensation when one of the elastic displacement parts 14c overcomes the protrusion 12c.

[0075] On the other hand, from the state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, the handle member 6 is rotated toward the other side (upward) in the rotation direction. At this time, the spring member 14B is elastically deformed, and one elastic displacement portion 14c of the pair of elastic displacement portions 14c, 14d overcomes the protrusion portion 12c, thereby releasing the engagement state of the engagement protrusion portion 12A with the above-mentioned engagement recess portion 13A, as shown in Fig. 15. This makes it possible to freely rotate the handle member 6 to the second position.

[0076] In the capped container 1C of this embodiment, the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 6 from rotating unintentionally when drinking the beverage in the container body 2, and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0077] (Fourth embodiment) Next, as a fourth embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1D shown in, for example, Figs. 19 to 23 will be described.

[0078] FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of the capped container 1D. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state before the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the temporary fixing mechanism 7. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement protrusion 12B constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 is arranged on the shoulder member 3 side via the hinge part 5. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the engagement recess 13B and the spring member 14C constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 are arranged on the handle member 6 side via the hinge part 5. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a configuration in which the engagement recess 13B and the spring member 14C constituting the temporary fixing mechanism 7 are arranged on the handle member 6 side via the hinge part 5, as viewed from an angle different from that of FIG. 22. In the following description, the same parts as those of the capped container 1A will not be described and will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings.

[0079] The capped container 1D of this embodiment has basically the same configuration as the capped container 1A, except that, among the configurations of the capped container 1A, the configuration of the temporary fastening mechanism 7 and the accommodating recess 15 are changed. Specifically, as shown in Figs. 19 to 23, the temporary fastening mechanism 7 of this embodiment has an engaging protrusion 12B having a different shape from the engaging protrusion 12, an engaging recess 13B having a different shape from the engaging recess 13, and a spring member 14C having a different shape from the spring member 14. Also, in order to accommodate this spring member 14C, it has an accommodating recess 15C having a different shape from the accommodating recess 15.

[0080] The engaging protrusions 12B are located near both left and right ends of the lower side of the inner hinge bearing portion 5a, and have a pair of projections 12d that protrude parallel to each other radially outward from below the inner hinge bearing portion 5a and from the side surface of the shoulder member 3, and a pair of claws 12e that protrude inward in the left-right direction from the tip ends of the pair of projections 12d. The engaging recesses 13B are formed by a pair of cutouts that cut out an end of the body 8 (handle member 6) located between the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 5b in the thickness direction of the body 8 from the surface side facing the engaging protrusions 12B.

[0081] The spring member 14C has a pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f that sandwich the pair of claw parts 12e (engagement protrusions 12B) from the front-rear direction, and is configured by bending a single wire rod symmetrically at multiple points to form the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f. Of the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f, one of the elastic displacement parts 14e faces the front side of the pair of claw parts 12e and is configured by a pair of parts that are bent symmetrically on both the left and right sides of the spring member 14C. The other elastic displacement part 14f faces the rear side of the pair of claw parts 12e and is configured by a pair of parts that are bent symmetrically on both the left and right sides of the spring member 14C that extends linearly in the width direction (left-right direction).

[0082] The accommodating recess 15C has basically the same arrangement and configuration as the above-mentioned accommodating recess 15, except that it is formed by a groove portion corresponding to the shape of the spring member 14C and is provided with a cover member 16 between a pair of cutout portions of the engagement recess 13B.

[0083] The accommodating recess 15C is provided with a cover member 16 formed in a roof plate shape facing the inner hinge bearing portion 5a, between a pair of cutout portions of the engaging recess 13B, on the side of the body 8 facing the shoulder member 3 when the handle member 6 is in the first position. The cover member 16 is positioned so as to overlap with the middle portions of the elastic displacement portions 14e of the spring members 14C formed in a pair on the left and right, and presses the spring members 14C in the thickness direction of the body 8.

[0084] This prevents the spring member 14C from falling off the accommodating recess 15C, and by fixing the position of the elastic displacement portion 14e in the front-to-rear direction at the first position, it is possible to stabilize the engagement with the pair of claw portions 12e described later.

[0085] In addition, in the left-right direction, similar to spring member 14, by allowing spring member 14C to move slightly within accommodating recess 15C, the effects of misalignment due to dimensional variations can be absorbed and engaging protrusion 12B can be stably engaged with the inside of engaging recess 13B.

[0086] In the temporary fixing mechanism 7 of this embodiment, when the handle member 6 is rotated to the first position, the spring member 14C is elastically deformed, and one of the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f, the elastic displacement part 14e, overcomes the pair of claw parts 12e in the front-rear direction, so that the engaging protrusion part 12B is engaged with the inside of the engaging recess 13B. At this time, the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f sandwich the pair of claw parts 12e from the front-rear direction, and the pair of claw parts 12e is engaged with the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f.

[0087] 19, the temporary fixing mechanism 7 described above can temporarily fix the handle member 6 to the shoulder member 3 at a first position along the side surface of the container body 2. Furthermore, the temporary fixing mechanism 7 can provide a clicking sensation when one of the elastic displacement portions 14e rides over the pair of claw portions 12e.

[0088] On the other hand, from the state in which the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, the handle member 6 is rotated toward the other side (upward) in the rotation direction. At this time, the spring member 14C is elastically deformed, and one of the pair of elastic displacement parts 14e, 14f, the elastic displacement part 14e, overcomes the pair of claw parts 12e, thereby releasing the engagement state of the engagement protrusion part 12B with the above-mentioned engagement recess part 13B, as shown in Fig. 20. This makes it possible to freely rotate the handle member 6 to the second position.

[0089] In the capped container 1D of this embodiment, the handle member 6 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the shoulder member 3 by the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 6 from rotating unintentionally when drinking the beverage in the container body 2, and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0090] Fifth embodiment Next, as a fifth embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1E shown in, for example, Figs. 24 to 26 will be described.

[0091] Fig. 24 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 23 of the capped container 1E is located on the other side in the rotation direction. Fig. 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 23 of the capped container 1E is located on one side in the rotation direction. Fig. 26 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member 23 of the capped container 1E is in a position facing upward with respect to the hinge portion 22. In the following description, the same parts as those of the capped container 1A will not be described and will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings.

[0092] As shown in Figs. 24 to 26, a capped container 1E of this embodiment includes a cap unit 20 that is detachably attached to a container body 2 that is open at the top.

[0093] The cap unit 20 constitutes a lid that opens and closes the upper opening of the container body 2, and is detachably attached to the container body 2 by screwing. Specifically, the cap unit 20 has a cap body 21 that closes the upper opening of the container body 2, and an inner plug that is fitted into the inside of the container body 2 from the upper opening of the container body 2, and is structured so that the cap body 21 or the inner plug (the inner plug in this embodiment) is attached to the container body 2 by screwing.

[0094] The cap unit 20 includes a handle member 23 rotatably attached to the side of the cap body 21 via a hinge portion 22, and a temporary fixing mechanism 24 that temporarily fixes the handle member 23 to the cap body 21 at a position where the handle member 23 is rotated to one side in the rotation direction (the rear side in this embodiment).

[0095] In the following description, the side where the handle member 23 is attached to the cap body 21 via the hinge portion 22 will be referred to as the "rear side (back side)" of the capped container 1E, and the opposite side will be referred to as the "front side (front face side)" of the capped container 1E.

[0096] In addition, the side where the cap unit 20 is located relative to the container body 2 will be referred to as the "upper side", the direction where the container body 2 is located relative to the cap unit 20 will be referred to as the "lower side", and the direction connecting these will be referred to as the "vertical direction". In addition, the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction will be referred to as the "radial direction", and the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction within the radial direction will be referred to as the "left-right direction". When viewing the capped container 1E from the rear side, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side, and in Figure 26, which is a rear view, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side.

[0097] The hinge portion 22 has an inner hinge bearing portion 22a provided on the cap body 21 side, a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 22b provided on the handle member 23 side, and a hinge shaft 22c supported in an axial hole that penetrates these hinge bearing portions 22a, 22b in the rotation axis direction (left and right direction) with the inner hinge bearing portion 22a positioned between the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 22b.

[0098] The handle member 23 is an inward-opening carabiner handle, and has a ring-shaped body 25 including a partially open opening 25a, and a gate 26 for opening and closing the opening 25a. The handle member 23 has a base end side of the gate 26 attached via an opening / closing base end 27 to one end side of the body 25 sandwiching the opening 25a, and has a structure in which the tip side of the gate 26 can swing open and close freely.

[0099] The handle member 23 has a ring shape that is a rounded square as a whole. The handle member 23 has an opening 25a (gate 26) on one side in the left-right direction (the left side in this embodiment) of the body 25. The handle member 23 further has a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 22b on the base end side of the body 25, and is attached to the cap main body 21 so as to be freely rotatable in the front-rear direction.

[0100] That is, in the capped container 1E of this embodiment, the handle member 23 can be rotated within a predetermined angle range (approximately 210° in this embodiment) between a position (hereinafter referred to as the "second position") where the handle member 23 rotated to the other side (front side) of the rotation direction overlaps with the upper surface of the cap body 21, as shown in Figure 24, and a position (hereinafter referred to as the "first position") where the handle member 23 rotated to one side (rear side) of the rotation direction faces diagonally downward relative to the hinge portion 22, as shown in Figure 25.

[0101] Further, a storage recess 28 for storing the handle member 23 in the first position is provided on the upper surface of the cap body 21. The storage recess 28 is provided by cutting out the periphery of the upper surface of the cap body 21 to match the shape of the handle member 23.

[0102] The body 25 is made of, for example, a heat-resistant resin, has a ring shape with one side separated in the left-right direction by the opening 25a, and the base end side (the hinge portion 22 side) is molded integrally with the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 22b. A concave notch portion 29 is provided on the other end side of the body 25 sandwiching the opening 25a. The notch portion 29 is configured by a cutout portion that cuts out the inner circumferential surface of the body 25 on the other end side sandwiching the opening 25a.

[0103] Gate 26 is made of a wire made of metal such as stainless steel. Gate 26 has a pair of support shafts 27a that are bent inward from both ends of a wire bent into an oval loop. Opening / closing base end 27 has the pair of support shafts 27a and a pair of shaft holes 27b provided on one end side that sandwiches opening 25a of body 25, and is structured so that the pair of support shafts 27a are supported by the pair of shaft holes 27b.

[0104] The pair of shaft holes 27b are arranged to be offset in the elliptical direction of the gate 26 at one end side sandwiching the opening 25a of the body 25. Correspondingly, the pair of support shafts 27a are also arranged to be offset in the elliptical direction of the wire. As a result, the gate 26 is attached to one end side sandwiching the opening 25a of the body 25 via the opening / closing base end 27 so as to be freely swingable, while being biased in one swing direction (direction to close the opening 25a) by utilizing bending deformation (elastic deformation) occurring in the wire. The gate 26 can be operated to swing in the other swing direction (direction to open the opening 25a) against the bias.

[0105] Since the handle member 23 of this embodiment is the inward-opening carabiner handle described above, it is configured to swing the gate 26 toward the inside of the body 25. In addition, in the handle member 23 of this embodiment, one end side sandwiching the opening 25a of the body 25 is located on the base end side of the body 25 (the hinge portion 22 side), and the other end side sandwiching the opening 25a of the body 25 is located on the tip side of the body 25 (the side opposite the hinge portion 22).

[0106] In the handle member 23, while the gate 26 is biased to one side in the rotation direction, the tip side of the gate 26 engages with the notch portion 29, causing the gate 26 to close the opening 25a. On the other hand, in the handle member 23, by rotating the gate 26 to the other side in the rotation direction against the bias, the gate 26 is released from the engagement with the notch portion 29 and opens the opening 25a.

[0107] The temporary fastening mechanism 24 has a similar configuration to the temporary fastening mechanism 7 in the first to fourth embodiments. Therefore, in this embodiment, a detailed description of the temporary fastening mechanism 24 will be omitted.

[0108] In the capped container 1E of this embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the above-mentioned handle member 23 can be hooked onto a belt loop of trousers, etc., so that the capped container 1E can be carried in a hanging state. Also, the capped container 1E of this embodiment can be carried while gripping the handle member 23.

[0109] In the capped container 1E of this embodiment, the handle member 23 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the cap body 21 by a temporary fixing mechanism 24 similar to the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 23 from rotating unintentionally and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0110] 26, in the capped container 1E of this embodiment, when the tip side of the above-mentioned gate 26 is engaged with the notch portion 29, a gap S is provided between the notch portion 29 and a position facing the tip of the gate 26. Also, the notch portion 29 has an inclined surface 29a at a position facing the tip of the gate 26 that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate 26 toward the opening side.

[0111] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 23 due to, for example, being dropped, the synthetic resin body 25 bends, and the gap S disappears, so that the tip of the gate 26 comes into contact with the notch portion 29. At that time, the tip of the gate 26 and the notch portion 29 are prevented from colliding head-on, and the tip of the gate 26 comes into contact in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 29a. As a result, in the capped container 1E of this embodiment, the impact caused by the drop is released in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 29a, and the engagement state of the gate 26 with the notch portion 29 is released along the inclined surface 29a, so that it is possible to prevent the handle member 23 from being damaged by a load applied to the handle member 23.

[0112] In particular, even if the body 25 of the handle member 23 is made of synthetic resin, it is possible to reduce the weight and cost of the handle member 23 while mitigating the load applied to the handle member 23 and designing a structure that prevents the handle member 23 from being damaged.

[0113] Further, the handle member 23 may be configured to have a hook portion for engaging the tip side (wire) of the gate 26, instead of the inclined surface 29a, like the hook portion 11b shown in FIG.

[0114] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 23 due to, for example, being dropped, the synthetic resin body 25 bends slightly by the amount of the gap S, and the tip of the gate 26 comes into contact with the notch portion 29. At that time, the tip side (wire) of the gate 26 is engaged with the hook portion, thereby maintaining the engagement state of the gate 26 with the notch portion 29, and it is possible to prevent the progress of the bending deformation of the body 25. In other words, the gate 26 acts like a brace to withstand bending in the direction in which the opening 25a side of the body 25 (the left side in FIG. 26) is crushed, and it is possible to prevent the bending deformation of the body 25.

[0115] As a result, in the capped container 1E of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the handle member 23 from being damaged by a load applied thereto.

[0116] Regarding the handle member 23, whether to provide an inclined surface 29a on the body 25 as shown in FIG. 26 or to provide a hook portion 11b as shown in FIG. 8 can be selected by taking into consideration the material of the body 25, its shape such as thickness and width, and the overall weight of the capped container 1E when the contents are placed in the container body 2, and the like, and selecting the optimal shape that can prevent damage to the handle member 23.

[0117] Sixth embodiment Next, as a sixth embodiment of the present invention, a capped container 1F shown in, for example, Figs. 27 to 29 will be described.

[0118] Fig. 27 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 35 of the capped container 1F is located on the other side in the rotation direction. Fig. 28 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle member 35 of the capped container 1F is located on one side in the rotation direction. Fig. 29 is a rear view showing a state in which the handle member 35 of the capped container 1F is in a position facing upward with respect to the hinge portion 32. In the following description, the same parts as those of the capped container 1A will not be described and will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings.

[0119] As shown in Figs. 27 to 29, a capped container 1F of this embodiment includes a cap unit 30 that is detachably attached to a container body 2 that is open at the top.

[0120] The cap unit 30 comprises a cap body 31 which closes the upper opening of the container body 2 and has a liquid passage port which communicates with the inside of the container body 2, a lid body 33 which is rotatably attached to the cap body 31 via a hinge portion 32, and a lid locking mechanism 34 which fixes the lid body 33, which is biased in the direction of opening the liquid passage port by a biasing member provided on the hinge portion 32, to the cap body 31 in a position which blocks the liquid passage port.

[0121] The cap unit 30 includes a handle member 35 rotatably attached to the side of the cap body 31 via a hinge portion 32, and a temporary fixing mechanism 36 that temporarily fixes the handle member 35 to the cap body 31 at a position where the handle member 35 is rotated to one side in the rotation direction (the rear side in this embodiment).

[0122] In the following description, the side where the handle member 35 is attached to the cap body 31 via the hinge portion 32 will be referred to as the "rear side (back side)" of the capped container 1F, and the opposite side where the lid locking mechanism 34 is provided will be referred to as the "front side (front side)" of the capped container 1F.

[0123] In addition, the side where the cap unit 30 is located relative to the container body 2 will be referred to as the "upper side", the direction where the container body 2 is located relative to the cap unit 30 will be referred to as the "lower side", and the direction connecting these will be referred to as the "vertical direction". In addition, the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction will be referred to as the "radial direction", and the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction within the radial direction will be referred to as the "left-right direction". When viewing the capped container 1F from the rear side, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side, and in Figure 29, which is a rear view, the right direction is the right side and the left direction is the left side.

[0124] The hinge portion 32 has an inner hinge bearing portion 32a provided on the handle member 35 side, a pair of outer hinge bearing portions 32b provided on the cap body 31 side, a pair of end hinge bearing portions 32c provided on the lid body 33 side, and a hinge shaft 32d supported in an axis hole that passes through these hinge bearing portions 32a, 32b, 32c in the rotation axis direction (left and right direction), with the inner hinge bearing portion 32a positioned between the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 32b and the pair of outer hinge bearing portions 32b positioned between the pair of end hinge bearing portions 32c.

[0125] The handle member 35 is an inward-opening carabiner handle, and has a ring-shaped body 37 including a partially open opening 37a, and a gate 38 for opening and closing the opening 37a. The handle member 35 has a base end side of the gate 38 attached to one end side of the body 37 that sandwiches the opening 37a via an opening / closing base end 39, and has a structure in which the tip side of the gate 38 can swing open and close freely.

[0126] The handle member 35 has a ring shape that is a rounded square as a whole. The handle member 35 has an opening 37a (gate 38) on one side in the left-right direction (the left side in this embodiment) of the body 37. The handle member 35 further has an inner hinge bearing portion 32a on the base end side of the body 37, and is attached to the cap main body 31 and the lid body 33 so as to be freely rotatable in the front-rear direction.

[0127] That is, in the capped container 1F of this embodiment, the handle member 35 can be rotated within a predetermined angle range (approximately 210° in this embodiment) between a position (hereinafter referred to as the "second position") where the handle member 35 rotated to the other side (front side) of the rotation direction overlaps with the upper surface of the lid body 33, as shown in Figure 27, and a position (hereinafter referred to as the "first position") where the handle member 35 rotated to one side (rear side) of the rotation direction faces diagonally downward relative to the hinge portion 32, as shown in Figure 28.

[0128] Further, a storage recess 40 for storing the handle member 35 in the first position is provided on the upper surface of the lid body 33. The storage recess 40 is provided by cutting out the periphery of the upper surface of the lid body 33 to match the shape of the handle member 35.

[0129] The body 37 is made of, for example, a heat-resistant resin, has a ring shape with one side separated in the left-right direction by an opening 37a, and the base end side (the hinge portion 32 side) is molded integrally with the inner hinge bearing portion 32a. A concave notch portion 41 is provided on the other end side of the body 37 that sandwiches the opening 37a. The notch portion 41 is configured by a cutout portion that cuts out the inner circumferential surface of the body 37 that sandwiches the opening 37a.

[0130] The gate 38 is made of a wire made of metal such as stainless steel. The gate 38 has a pair of support shafts 39a that are bent inward from both ends of a wire bent into an oval loop. The opening / closing base end 39 has the pair of support shafts 39a and a pair of shaft holes 39b provided on one end side that sandwiches the opening 37a of the body 37, and is structured so that the pair of support shafts 39a are supported by the pair of shaft holes 39b.

[0131] The pair of shaft holes 39b are arranged to be offset in the elliptical direction of the gate 38 at one end side sandwiching the opening 37a of the body 37. Correspondingly, the pair of support shafts 39a are also arranged to be offset in the elliptical direction of the wire. As a result, the gate 38 is attached to one end side sandwiching the opening 37a of the body 37 via the opening / closing base end 39 so as to be freely swingable, while being biased in one swing direction (direction to close the opening 37a) by utilizing bending deformation (elastic deformation) occurring in the wire. The gate 38 can also be swung in the other swing direction (direction to open the opening 37a) against the bias.

[0132] Since the handle member 35 of this embodiment is the inward-opening carabiner handle described above, it is configured to swing the gate 38 toward the inside of the body 37. In addition, in the handle member 35 of this embodiment, one end side sandwiching the opening 37a of the body 37 is located on the base end side of the body 37 (the hinge portion 32 side), and the other end side sandwiching the opening 37a of the body 37 is located on the tip side of the body 37 (the side opposite the hinge portion 32).

[0133] In the handle member 35, with the gate 38 biased to one side in the rotation direction, the tip side of the gate 38 engages with the notch portion 41, causing the gate 38 to close the opening 37a. On the other hand, in the handle member 35, by rotating the gate 38 to the other side in the rotation direction against the bias, the gate 38 is released from the engagement with the notch portion 41 and opens the opening 37a.

[0134] The temporary fastening mechanism 36 has a similar configuration to the temporary fastening mechanism 7 in the first to fourth embodiments. Therefore, in this embodiment, a detailed description of the temporary fastening mechanism 36 will be omitted.

[0135] In the capped container 1F of this embodiment having the above-mentioned configuration, the above-mentioned handle member 35 can be hooked onto a belt loop of trousers, etc., so that the capped container 1F can be carried in a hanging state. Also, the capped container 1F of this embodiment can be carried while gripping the handle member 35.

[0136] In the capped container 1F of this embodiment, the handle member 35 is temporarily fixed in the first position relative to the cap body 31 by a temporary fixing mechanism 36 similar to the above-mentioned temporary fixing mechanism 7, which prevents the handle member 35 from rotating unintentionally and does not get in the way. This makes it possible to further improve usability.

[0137] 29, in the capped container 1F of this embodiment, when the tip side of the above-mentioned gate 38 is engaged with the notch portion 41, a gap S is provided between the notch portion 41 and a position facing the tip of the gate 38. Also, the notch portion 41 has an inclined surface 41a inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate 38 toward the opening side at the position facing the tip of the gate 38.

[0138] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 35 due to, for example, a fall, the synthetic resin body 37 bends, and the gap S disappears, so that the tip of the gate 38 comes into contact with the notch portion 41. At that time, the tip of the gate 38 and the notch portion 41 are prevented from colliding head-on, and the tip of the gate 38 comes into contact in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 41a. As a result, in the capped container 1F of this embodiment, the impact caused by the fall is released in an oblique direction along the inclined surface 41a, and the engagement state of the gate 38 with the notch portion 41 is released along the inclined surface 41a, so that it is possible to prevent the handle member 35 from being damaged by the load applied to the handle member 35.

[0139] In particular, even if the body 37 of the handle member 35 is made of synthetic resin, it is possible to reduce the weight and cost of the handle member 35 while mitigating the load applied to the handle member 35 and designing a structure that prevents the handle member 35 from being damaged.

[0140] Further, the handle member 35 may be configured to have a hook portion for engaging the tip side (wire) of the gate 38, like the hook portion 11b shown in FIG. 8, instead of the inclined surface 41a described above.

[0141] In this case, when an impact is applied to the tip side of the handle member 35 due to, for example, being dropped, the synthetic resin body 37 bends slightly by the amount of the gap S, and the tip of the gate 38 comes into contact with the notch portion 41. At that time, the tip side (wire) of the gate 38 is engaged with the hook portion, thereby maintaining the engagement state of the gate 38 with the notch portion 41, and it is possible to prevent the progress of the bending deformation of the body 37. In other words, the gate 38 acts like a brace to withstand bending in the direction in which the opening 37a side of the body 37 (the left side in FIG. 29) is crushed, and it is possible to prevent the bending deformation of the body 37.

[0142] As a result, in the capped container 1F of this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the handle member 35 from being damaged by a load applied thereto.

[0143] Regarding the handle member 35, whether to provide an inclined surface 41a on the body 37 as shown in FIG. 29 or a hook portion 11b as shown in FIG. 8 can be selected by taking into consideration the material of the body 37, its shape such as thickness and width, and the weight of the entire capped container 1F when the contents are placed in the container body 2, and the like, and selecting the optimal shape that can prevent damage to the handle member 35.

[0144] It should be noted that the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-mentioned first to sixth embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0145] For example, the above embodiment illustrates the application of the present invention to a capped container having heat and cold insulation functions provided by the container body 2 having the above-mentioned vacuum insulation structure, but the present invention can be widely applied to capped containers having a cap unit that can be freely attached and detached to the container body or shoulder member.

[0146] Furthermore, the configuration of the cap unit is not particularly limited, and the present invention can be widely applied to cap units in which a handle member is rotatably attached to a cap body via a hinge portion.

[0147] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, but the configuration of the present invention can be widely applied to a temporary fastening mechanism that temporarily fastens a handle member to a shoulder member or a cap body that constitutes a cap unit.

[0148] Furthermore, in the present invention, the configuration of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, but can be widely applied to carabiner handles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0149] DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1A to 1F... Container with cap 2... Container body 3... Shoulder member 4... Cap unit 5... Hinge portion 6... Handle member 7... Temporary fastening mechanism 8... Body 8a... Opening 9... Gate 10... Opening / closing base end 11... Notch portion 12, 12A, 12B... Engagement convex portion 13, 13A, 13B... Engagement concave portion 14, 14A to 14C... Spring member (elastic member) 15, 15A to 15C... Storage concave portion 20... Cap unit 21... Cap body 22... Hinge portion 23... Handle member 24... Temporary fastening mechanism 25... Body 25a... Opening 26... Gate 27... Opening / closing base end 29... Notch portion 30... Cap unit 31... Cap body 32... Hinge portion 33... Lid 34... Lid lock mechanism 35... Handle member 36... Temporary fastening mechanism 37... Body 37a: opening; 38: gate; 39: opening / closing base end; 41: notch; S: gap

Claims

1. A cap unit that can be detachably attached to a container body having an open top, a cap body that closes an upper opening of the container body; A carabiner handle is rotatably attached to the cap body via a hinge portion, The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A cap unit, characterized in that the notch portion has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate toward the side where the cutout portion opens.

2. A cap unit that can be detachably attached to a container body having an open top, a cap body that closes an upper opening of the container body; A carabiner handle is rotatably attached to the cap body via a hinge portion, The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A cap unit characterized in that the notch portion is provided with a hook portion that engages the tip side of the gate.

3. 3. The cap unit according to claim 1, wherein the body is made of a synthetic resin.

4. The cap unit according to claim 1 or 2, A capped container comprising: a container body to which the cap unit is attached.

5. A container body having an open top; A shoulder member attached to an outer periphery of an upper side of the container body; a cap unit that is detachably attached to the container body or the shoulder member; a carabiner handle pivotally attached to the shoulder member via a hinge portion; The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A container with a cap, characterized in that the notch portion has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction away from the tip of the gate toward the side where the cutout portion opens.

6. A container body having an open top; A shoulder member attached to an outer periphery of an upper side of the container body; a cap unit that is detachably attached to the container body or the shoulder member; a carabiner handle pivotally attached to the shoulder member via a hinge portion; The carabiner handle has a ring-shaped body including a partially open opening and a gate for opening and closing the opening, The body has a base end side of the gate pivotally attached to one end side of the opening via an opening / closing base end portion, A recessed notch portion formed by cutting out an inner circumferential surface of the body is provided on the other end side of the opening, When the gate is biased to one side in the swing direction, the tip side of the gate engages with the notch portion, so that the gate closes the opening, By swinging the gate in the other swing direction against the biasing force, the gate is released from engagement with the notch portion and opens the opening, A container with a cap, wherein the notch portion is provided with a hook portion for engaging the tip side of the gate.

7. 7. The container with a cap according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the body is made of a synthetic resin.

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