Cosmetic container

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic container for improving uniformity in an ear tip at a tip end.SOLUTION: A cosmetic container 1 includes: a cylindrical sleeve having an opening part 4a through which an application body 5 being a brush is insertable, so as to converge the application body 5; and a main body to be engaged with the sleeve. The sleeve includes a plurality of projections 43 arranged in a peripheral edge for defining the opening part 4a. The projections 43 are projected in an inner radial direction D2 of the opening part 4a, and extending along an axial direction D1 of the sleeve. A space SL for the application 5 to pass is arranged in a deep end of each one of the projections 43 in the inner radial direction D2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic container.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a liquid applicator capable of drawing a plurality of lines at once. The liquid applicator includes a nib unit. The nib unit has a nib used for writing, a relay core that supplies liquid to the rear end portion of the nib, and a mouthpiece provided so as to cover the outer periphery of a portion of the tip end portion of the nib excluding the tip end spike on the tip side.

[0003] An opening is provided at the tip of the mouthpiece. The opening of the mouthpiece is divided by one or more partitions, and a plurality of holes are formed. When the nib is assembled to the mouthpiece, the tip spike on the tip side of the nib is branched by the plurality of holes provided in the opening.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the above liquid applicator, when the nib is assembled to the mouthpiece, the nib is inserted through each of the plurality of holes, so that a plurality of thin lines can be drawn by the inserted nibs. However, in the above liquid applicator, after the nibs are inserted through each of the plurality of holes, the nibs do not move from one hole to another hole.

[0006] When the tip of the applicator is inserted into a plurality of holes in a non-uniform state like the above-described liquid applicator, there is a concern that the tip will not branch evenly. If the tip does not branch evenly into each hole, it becomes difficult for each of the plurality of lines drawn at one time to have the same thickness and the same width. As a result, the thickness may vary among the plurality of lines drawn by the tip. Therefore, it is required to enhance the uniformity of the tip at the tip.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a cosmetic container capable of enhancing the uniformity of the tip of the tip.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] The cosmetic container according to the present disclosure includes (1) an opening through which an applicator that is a brush can be inserted, a sleeve that converges the applicator and has a cylindrical shape, and a main body that engages with the sleeve. The sleeve has a plurality of protrusions provided on the periphery defining the opening. Each of the plurality of protrusions projects in the inner diameter direction of the opening and extends along the axial direction of the sleeve. A gap through which the applicator passes is provided at the tip of each of the plurality of protrusions along the inner diameter direction.

[0009] In this cosmetic container, a space is provided between one of the plurality of protrusions and the protrusion adjacent to the one protrusion. The sleeve has the plurality of protrusions, and due to the provision of the space, when the applicator in the form of a brush is inserted into the inside of the sleeve, a part of the applicator enters the space. At this time, the applicator branches into a plurality. In this cosmetic container, a gap through which the applicator passes is provided at the tip along the inner diameter direction of each of the plurality of protrusions. Therefore, the space is provided between the plurality of protrusions, and the gap is provided at the tip in the inner diameter direction of the plurality of protrusions. Accordingly, even if the tip of the applicator is inserted into the space and the gap in a non-uniform state, the tip is movable between the space and the gap. As a result, when the applicator is inserted into the sleeve, even if the amount of the applicator entering one of the space or the gap increases, a part of the applicator moves between the space and the gap. Therefore, even if the tip of the applicator is inserted in a non-uniform state, the tip moves between the space and the gap, so that the uniformity of the tip of the applicator can be enhanced.

[0010] Further, each of the plurality of protrusions extends along the axial direction of the sleeve. Therefore, even when a force in the direction in which the two protrusions are arranged is applied to the applicator sandwiched between two adjacent protrusions, the applicator is less likely to bend. Thereby, the usability of the cosmetic container is improved.

[0011] (2) In the above (1), the plurality of protrusions may include a comb protruding along the axial direction at the opening. In this case, when the tip of the cosmetic container is brought into contact with the hairy part of the body, the comb can be easily brought into contact with the skin. When the comb protrudes more than the applicator, when the comb is brought into contact with the skin, the applicator can be brought into contact with the hairy part of the body and it can be made difficult for the applicator to come into contact with the skin. In this case, it is possible to suppress the attachment of the cosmetic to the skin by the applicator.

[0012] (3) In the above (1) or (2), the tip of the applicator may protrude from the tips of the plurality of protrusions. In this case, by each of the branched applicators protruding from the tips of the plurality of protrusions, the tip of the applicator can be brought into contact with a desired portion.

[0013] (4) In any of the above (1) to (3), at the proximal end in the axial direction of each of the plurality of protrusions, the length along the inner diameter direction of each of the plurality of protrusions may become longer as it approaches the opening. When the applicator is inserted into the sleeve and a part of the applicator comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions, a part of the applicator comes into contact with the proximal end portions of each of the plurality of protrusions. According to this configuration, since the protruding amount of each of the plurality of protrusions becomes larger as it approaches the opening at the proximal end portion, a part of the applicator is smoothly guided in the inner diameter direction. Thereby, when a part of the applicator comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions, it is possible to suppress the part of the applicator from bending.

[0014] (5) In any of the above (1) to (4), the sleeve may have a first edge defining the opening and a second edge defining the opening and positioned so as to sandwich the axis of the sleeve together with the first edge. The plurality of protrusions may include a plurality of first protrusions provided on the first edge and a plurality of second protrusions provided on the second edge. Each of the plurality of first protrusions and each of the plurality of second protrusions may face each other. A gap may be provided between each of the plurality of first protrusions and each of the plurality of second protrusions.

[0015] According to this configuration, a space is provided between one of the plurality of first protrusions and the first protrusion adjacent to the one protrusion. Also, a space is provided between one of the plurality of second protrusions and the second protrusion adjacent to the one protrusion. Thus, a part of the coating body branches into a coating body on the first edge side that has entered the space provided between the plurality of first protrusions and a coating body on the second edge side that has entered the space provided between the plurality of second protrusions. Since each first protrusion and each second protrusion face each other, the coating body on the first edge side and the coating body on the second edge side are arranged side by side along the inner diameter direction. The tip of the inserted coating body is enabled to move between the space provided between the plurality of first protrusions and the space provided between the plurality of second protrusions. As a result, when the coating body is inserted into the sleeve, even if the amount of the coating body on the first edge side or the amount of the coating body on the second edge side increases, a part of the coating body moves between the first edge and the second edge. Therefore, the uniformity of the tip of the coating body in the direction in which the first protrusion and the second protrusion face each other can be enhanced, and thus the uniformity of the tip of the coating body can be further enhanced.

[0016] (6) In any of (1) to (5) above, each of the plurality of protrusions may extend from the opening of the sleeve to the side opposite to the opening rather than the center in the axial direction of the sleeve. By the way, when the coating body is inserted into the sleeve, if the movement of the coating body in the direction intersecting the axial direction is not appropriately restricted by the plurality of protrusions, the advancing direction of some hairs of the coating body may not align with the advancing direction of other hairs. In this case, the alignment state of the coating body may be disturbed. As described above, when each of the plurality of protrusions extends to the side opposite to the opening rather than the center in the axial direction of the sleeve, the distance from the end in the axial direction of the sleeve opposite to the side where the opening is located to the plurality of protrusions can be shortened. Thereby, when the coating body is inserted into the sleeve, the coating body can be promptly inserted between the plurality of protrusions in a state where the alignment state of the coating body inside the sleeve is adjusted. Therefore, it is suppressed that the tip of the coating body enters between the plurality of protrusions in a non-uniform state. As a result, the uniformity of the tip of the coating body can be further enhanced. [Advantages of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present disclosure, the uniformity of the tip of the spike can be enhanced.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of a cosmetic container according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions will be omitted as appropriate. The drawings may be drawn with some parts simplified or exaggerated for ease of understanding, and the dimensional ratios and the like are not limited to those described in the drawings.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cosmetic container 1. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1. The cosmetic container 1 is used for a user to apply cosmetics at a desired position. The cosmetic container 1 is, for example, an eyebrow pencil. For example, a part of the components constituting the cosmetic container 1 has a cylindrical shape. Hereinafter, the direction in which the axis of the said component of the cosmetic container 1 extends is referred to as the axial direction D1.

[0021] The cosmetic container 1 includes an outer cylinder member 2 which is a part touched by the user of the cosmetic container 1, a main body 3 connected to the outer cylinder member 2, a sleeve 4 connected to the main body 3 and having an opening 4a, and an applicator 5 protruding from the opening 4a of the sleeve 4.

[0022] In the following description, the direction from the outer cylinder member 2 toward the sleeve 4 in the axial direction D1 may be referred to as "front", "front side" or "forward", and the direction from the sleeve 4 toward the outer cylinder member 2 in the axial direction D1 may be referred to as "rear", "rear side" or "rearward". In a component having a cylindrical shape, in a plane orthogonal to the axis of the said component, the direction toward the axis or the direction away from the axis may be referred to as the "radial direction". "Radially outward" indicates the direction away from the axis in the radial direction, and "radially inward" indicates the direction toward the axis in the radial direction.

[0023] The outer cylinder member 2 has, for example, a cylindrical shape. The front end 2a of the outer cylinder member 2 is open. The rear end 2b of the outer cylinder member 2 is closed. An annular recess 2c is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder member 2. The annular recess 2c is provided near the front end 2a. More specifically, the annular recess 2c is provided on the front side of the center of the outer cylinder member 2 in the axial direction D1. The annular recess 2c extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder member 2 around the axis. The annular recess 2c is recessed toward the radially outer side of the outer cylinder member 2 on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder member 2. The annular recess 2c has a rear side portion 2d located on the rear side of the annular recess 2c and a front side portion 2e located on the front side of the annular recess 2c. For example, the front side portion 2e is recessed deeper toward the radially outer side of the outer cylinder member 2 than the rear side portion 2d.

[0024] The main body 3 has an inner cylinder member 3A that fits into the outer cylinder member 2 and a tail plug 3B connected to the rear end of the inner cylinder member 3A. The inner cylinder member 3A has, for example, a cylindrical shape. The inner cylinder member 3A has an exposed portion 31 located on the front side of the inner cylinder member 3A, a non-exposed portion 32 located on the rear side of the inner cylinder member 3A, and a flange portion 33 located between the exposed portion 31 and the non-exposed portion 32. The flange portion 33 has an annular shape (for example, a circular ring shape). The flange portion 33 projects outward from the exposed portion 31 and the non-exposed portion 32 in the radial direction of the inner cylinder member 3A. For example, the outer diameter of the flange portion 33 is equal to the outer diameter of the outer cylinder member 2. The flange portion 33 is in contact with the front end 2a of the outer cylinder member 2. In the present embodiment, the front end 2a abuts against the end surface on the rear side of the flange portion 33.

[0025] The non-exposed portion 32 is a portion housed inside the outer cylinder member 2. The non-exposed portion 32 has a cylindrical shape (for example, a circular ring shape). The length of the non-exposed portion 32 in the axial direction D1 is about half of the length of the outer cylinder member 2 in the axial direction D1. An annular convex portion 32a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32. The annular convex portion 32a is provided at the same position as the annular concave portion 2c in the axial direction D1. The annular convex portion 32a extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32 around the axis.

[0026] The annular convex portion 32a projects outward in the radial direction of the non-exposed portion 32 on the outer peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32. The annular convex portion 32a has a rear-side portion 32b located on the rear side of the annular convex portion 32a and a front-side portion 32c located on the front side of the annular convex portion 32a. The front-side portion 32c projects more greatly outward in the radial direction of the non-exposed portion 32 than the rear-side portion 32b. When the rear-side portion 32b fits into the rear-side portion 2d of the annular concave portion 2c and the front-side portion 32c fits into the front-side portion 2e of the annular concave portion 2c, the annular convex portion 32a fits into the annular concave portion 2c. Since the annular convex portion 32a fits into the annular concave portion 2c, the outer cylinder member 2 is engaged with the main body 3 in the axial direction D1.

[0027] The exposed portion 31 has a cylindrical shape. The outer diameter of the exposed portion 31, for example, becomes smaller as it approaches the front end of the exposed portion 31. The outer peripheral surface of the exposed portion 31 has a tapered shape. An annular convex portion 31a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the exposed portion 31. The annular convex portion 31a is provided near the flange portion 33. More specifically, the annular convex portion 31a is provided on the rear side of the center of the exposed portion 31 in the axial direction D1. The annular convex portion 31a extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the exposed portion 31 around the axis. The annular convex portion 31a protrudes outward on the outer peripheral surface of the exposed portion 31.

[0028] The cosmetic container 1 includes a cap C that covers a portion of the cosmetic container 1 located in front of the flange portion 33. The outer cap C1 is detachable from the main body 3 (exposed portion 31). The cap C has an outer cap C1 that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the cap C, an inner cap C2 housed inside the outer cap C1, and a spring C3 that presses the inner cap C2 rearward.

[0029] The outer cap C1 has a cylindrical shape (for example, a circular cylindrical shape). The front end of the outer cap C1 is closed. The rear end of the outer cap C1 is open. An annular convex portion C1a is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1. In a state where the cap C is attached to the main body 3, the annular convex portion C1a is located behind the annular convex portion 31a. The annular convex portion C1a extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1 around the axis. The annular convex portion C1a protrudes inward on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1.

[0030] When the outer cap C1 is pushed toward the flange portion 33 in a state where the outer cap C1 is not attached to the exposed portion 31, the annular convex portion C1a passes backward outside the annular convex portion 31a. As a result, the outer cap C1 is attached to the exposed portion 31. At this time, when the annular convex portion C1a contacts the rear side of the annular convex portion 31a, the outer cap C1 engages with the main body 3 in the axial direction D1.

[0031] With the outer cap C1 attached to the exposed portion 31, when a forward force is applied to the outer cap C1, the annular convex portion C1a passes forward outside the annular convex portion 31a. As a result, the outer cap C1 is removed from the main body 3.

[0032] The inner cap C2 has a main body portion C2a having a cylindrical shape and a protruding portion C2b protruding forward from the main body portion C2a. The main body portion C2a has, for example, a cylindrical shape. An annular convex portion C2c is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion C2a. The annular convex portion C2c protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion C2a. An annular convex portion C1b is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1. The annular convex portion C1b protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1. The annular convex portion C1b is located forward of the annular convex portion C1a. When the annular convex portion C2c comes into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the outer cap C1 and the annular convex portion C1b comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion C2a, a frictional force acts between the inner cap C2 and the outer cap C1. Therefore, it is difficult for the inner cap C2 to move relative to the outer cap C1 along the axial direction D1.

[0033] The protruding portion C2b extends forward from the front end of the main body portion C2a. The protruding portion C2b has a cylindrical shape. The outer diameter of the protruding portion C2b is smaller than the outer diameter of the main body portion C2a. The spring C3 is a coil spring (compression coil spring). The protruding portion C2b passes through the spring C3. The length of the protruding portion C2b in the axial direction D1 is shorter than the natural length of the spring C3. One end of the spring C3 is in contact with the front end (bottom) of the outer cap C1. The other end of the spring C3 is in contact with the front end of the main body portion C2a.

[0034] In a state where the outer cap C1 is attached to the exposed portion 31, the inner cap C2 is in contact with the exposed portion 31. A contact portion C2d is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the inner cap C2. The inner diameter of the contact portion C2d becomes smaller, for example, as it approaches the front end of the inner cap C2 (see Fig. 3). The contact portion C2d has a rounded shape. More specifically, the contact portion C2d has a rounded shape such that the amount of decrease in the inner diameter of the contact portion C2d becomes smaller as it approaches the front end of the inner cap C2. For example, when the contact portion C2d comes into contact with the exposed portion 31, the spring C3 is in a compressed state. At this time, the spring C3 biases the inner cap C2 rearward, and the inner cap C2 is pressed against the exposed portion 31. As a result, the airtightness is enhanced inside the inner cap C2.

[0035] The tail plug 3B is connected to the rear end of the non-exposed portion 32. The tail plug 3B closes the rear end of the non-exposed portion 32. The tail plug 3B has a bottomed cylindrical shape (for example, a bottomed cylindrical shape). The tail plug 3B has a rear end portion 3Ba located at the rear end of the tail plug 3B and a cylindrical portion 3Bb located in front of the rear end portion 3Ba. The rear end portion 3Ba has a disc shape. For example, the outer diameter of the rear end portion 3Ba is equal to the outer diameter of the non-exposed portion 32. The outer diameter of the rear end portion 3Ba is larger than the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion 3Bb. A plurality of annular convex portions are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 3Bb. The annular convex portions protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 3Bb. A plurality of annular concave portions are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32 at the same positions as the respective positions of the plurality of annular convex portions in the axial direction D1. The tail plug 3B is engaged with the non-exposed portion 32 in the axial direction D1 by the plurality of annular convex portions provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 3Bb fitting into the plurality of annular concave portions provided on the inner peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32. By the tail plug 3B closing the rear end of the non-exposed portion 32, the cosmetic does not leak from the rear end of the non-exposed portion 32.

[0036] The cosmetic container 1 includes a cosmetic storage portion 6 provided inside the non-exposed portion 32, a relay core 7 inserted into the cosmetic storage portion 6, and a bellows member 8 surrounding the relay core 7 around the axis. The cosmetic storage portion 6 is provided on the rear side of the non-exposed portion 32. The cosmetic storage portion 6 is a space defined in a cylindrical shape. The rear portion of the cosmetic storage portion 6 is defined by the tail plug 3B. A bellows member 8 is provided in the front portion of the cosmetic storage portion 6. At least a part of the cosmetic storage portion 6 is defined by the non-exposed portion 32 in the radial direction. Cosmetics are stored in the cosmetic storage portion 6. Examples of the cosmetics include liquid cosmetics.

[0037] The relay core 7 extends in the axial direction D1. The relay core 7 is disposed inside the main body 3 such that the front end of the relay core 7 protrudes from the main body 3. The rear end of the relay core 7 is inserted into the cosmetic storage portion 6. The front end of the relay core 7 is located inside the sleeve 4. The front end of the relay core 7 enters the applicator 5. The relay core 7 sends out the cosmetics stored in the cosmetic storage portion 6 to the applicator 5. The relay core 7 is made of, for example, an acrylic resin.

[0038] The bellows member 8 is a member that controls the flow of cosmetics. The bellows member 8 has a groove containing cosmetics. The bellows member 8 has a cylindrical shape. The relay core 7 is accommodated in the cylindrical portion of the bellows member 8. The bellows member 8 has a rear end portion 8a having an annular shape (for example, a circular ring shape). The bellows member 8 is attached to the non-exposed portion 32 by fitting the rear end portion 8a into a recess 32d formed on the inner peripheral surface of the non-exposed portion 32. A cosmetic storage portion 6 is formed between the rear end portion 8a of the bellows member 8 provided inside the non-exposed portion 32 and the tail plug 3B.

[0039] While referring to FIG. 3, the sleeve 4 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the sleeve 4 in FIG. 2 and the peripheral part of the sleeve 4. The sleeve 4 has a cylindrical shape. The sleeve 4 has an insertion part 41 inserted into the inside of the exposed part 31, and a tapered part 42 extending forward from the insertion part 41. The insertion part 41 has a cylindrical shape. An annular convex part 41a is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 41. The annular convex part 41a protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 41. The annular convex part 41a extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the insertion part 41 around the axis.

[0040] An annular convex part 31b is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the exposed part 31. The annular convex part 31b protrudes from the inner peripheral surface of the exposed part 31, for example. The annular convex part 31b extends, for example, over the entire circumference of the inner peripheral surface of the exposed part 31 around the axis. When the annular convex part 41a gets over the annular convex part 31b rearward, the main body 3 is engaged with the sleeve 4 in the axial direction D1. The sleeve 4 has a rear end 4m (see FIG. 5) which is the end in the axial direction D1 on the side opposite to the side where the opening 4a is located. The rear end 4m is located at the rear end of the insertion part 41. An opening 4b is provided at the rear end 4m located at the rear end of the insertion part 41. The coating body 5 can be inserted through the opening 4b. A gap is provided between the rear end 4m of the sleeve 4 (insertion part 41) and the front end of the camber member 8.

[0041] The tapered part 42 has a cylindrical shape. The outer diameter of the tapered part 42 becomes smaller as it approaches the front end of the sleeve 4. The outer diameter of the tapered part 42 at the rear end of the tapered part 42 is larger than the outer diameter of the insertion part 41 at the front end of the insertion part 41. A step for expanding the diameter is formed at the front end of the insertion part 41 toward the rear end of the tapered part 42. The front end of the exposed part 31 is in contact with the rear end surface of the tapered part 42. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the tapered part 42 extends along the outer peripheral surface of the exposed part 31. The above-mentioned opening 4a of the sleeve 4 is provided at the front end of the tapered part 42. The coating body 5 can be inserted through the opening 4a. The opening 4a has a rounded rectangular shape when viewed along the axial direction D1 (see FIG. 4).

[0042] Applicator body 5 is inserted into sleeve 4. More specifically, applicator body 5 is inserted from opening 4b into the inside of insertion portion 41 and into tapered portion 42, and reaches a position forward of opening 4a. Sleeve 4 converges applicator body 5 in a state in which applicator body 5 is inserted into sleeve 4. Sleeve 4 has a plurality of protrusions 43. The detailed configuration of protrusions 43 will be described later.

[0043] The applicator body 5 is a writing brush. The applicator body 5 has a rear end portion 51 located between the rear end of the insertion portion 41 and the front end of the bellows member 8, a covering portion 52 located between the intermediate core 7 and the inner peripheral surface of the insertion portion 41, a junction portion 53 located in front of the covering portion 52, and a plurality of branched bristles 54 located in front of the junction portion 53. The rear end portion 51 is a portion where the bristles constituting the applicator body 5 are bundled together. The covering portion 52 is disposed so as to surround the intermediate core 7. The covering portion 52 has a circular ring shape when viewed along the axial direction D1. The covering portion 52 covers the intermediate core 7. That is, the intermediate core 7 is inserted into the applicator body 5.

[0044] The junction 53 has a disk shape when viewed from the axial direction D1. The relay core 7 does not enter the junction 53. The branched bristles 54 are portions where the multiple bristles that converge at the junction 53 are branched. The branched bristles 54 form the front end of the applicator body 5. Since the cosmetic container 1 has multiple branched bristles 54, multiple lines can be drawn at once when the cosmetic container 1 is used.

[0045] The protrusions 43 of the sleeve 4 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 4 to 6. Fig. 4 is a front view of the cosmetic container 1 with the cap C removed. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve 4 taken along the axis of the sleeve 4. Fig. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the sleeve 4 taken along the axis of the sleeve 4. The protrusions 43 are provided on a periphery that defines an opening 4a. The opening 4a is defined by a first edge 4c, a second edge 4d, a third edge 4e, and a fourth edge 4f.

[0046] The first edge 4c extends in the longitudinal direction of the opening 4a when viewed from the front. When viewed from the front, the second edge 4d extends in the longitudinal direction of the opening 4a and faces the first edge 4c along the short side direction of the opening 4a. When viewed from the front, the third edge 4e extends in the short side direction of the opening 4a. The third edge 4e connects one end of the first edge 4c to one end of the second edge 4d. When viewed from the front, the fourth edge 4f extends in the short side direction of the opening 4a. The fourth edge 4f connects the other end of the first edge 4c to the other end of the second edge 4d. The plurality of protrusions 43 includes a plurality of first protrusions 431 provided on the first edge 4c and a plurality of second protrusions 432 provided on the second edge 4d. The sleeve 4 has a pair of side walls 44 including the third edge 4e or the fourth edge 4f.

[0047] Each of the plurality of protrusions 43 protrudes in the inner diameter direction D2 of the opening 4a. In the present embodiment, the "inner diameter direction D2" refers to the short side direction of the opening 4a, and includes both the direction from the first edge 4c toward the virtual line X extending in the longitudinal direction of the opening 4a and the direction from the second edge 4d toward the virtual line X, at the middle between the first edge 4c and the second edge 4d. The first protrusion 431 protrudes in the inner diameter direction D2 of the opening 4a by protruding from the first edge 4c toward the virtual line X. The second protrusion 432 protrudes in the inner diameter direction D2 of the opening 4a by protruding from the second edge 4d toward the virtual line X.

[0048] A space S1 is formed between two first protrusions 431 arranged along the direction D3 intersecting the inner diameter direction D2. The direction D3 corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the opening 4a when the opening 4a is viewed from the front. A space S2 is formed between two second protrusions 432 arranged along the direction D3. Each of the plurality of first protrusions 431 faces each of the plurality of second protrusions 432. Each of the plurality of spaces S1 is arranged along the inner diameter direction D2 with each of the plurality of spaces S2. A space S3 is provided between the space S1 and the space S2.

[0049] A gap SL through which the coating body 5 passes is formed at the tip of each of the plurality of protrusions 43 along the inner diameter direction D2. The gap SL is formed between each of the plurality of first protrusions 431 and each of the plurality of second protrusions 432. The sum of the length of the first protrusion 431 in the inner diameter direction D2 and the length of the second protrusion 432 in the inner diameter direction D2 is shorter than the length in the short side direction of the opening 4a as viewed from the front. The gap SL is located between the pair of spaces S3.

[0050] Each of the plurality of branched hairs 54 is located in each of the plurality of spaces S3. The plurality of branched hairs 54 may be located in at least any one of the regions of the space S1, the space S2, the space S3, and the gap SL. For example, each of the plurality of branched hairs 54 may be located in each of the plurality of spaces S1 and each of the plurality of spaces S2.

[0051] Each of the plurality of protrusions 43 extends along the axial direction D1 of the sleeve 4. The plurality of first protrusions 431 and the plurality of second protrusions 432 include an internal protrusion 433 extending rearward from the opening 4a and a comb 434 having a length in the axial direction D1 longer than that of the internal protrusion 433. The comb 434 protrudes along the axial direction D1 at the opening 4a. In this specification, among the ends of the internal protrusion 433 in the axial direction D1, the end (front side) from the opening 4a may be referred to as the "tip", and the end on the opposite side (rear side) to the tip may be referred to as the "base end". In this specification, among the ends of the comb 434 in the axial direction D1, the end protruding from the opening 4a may be referred to as the "tip", and the opposite side to the tip may be referred to as the "base end".

[0052] The inner protrusions 433 and the combs 434 are arranged alternately along the direction D3. In this embodiment, the sleeve 4 has four inner protrusions 433 and six combs 434. The sleeve 4 has five first protrusions 431. Three of the five first protrusions 431 are combs 434, and the remaining two first protrusions 431 are inner protrusions 433. The sleeve 4 has five second protrusions 432. Three of the five second protrusions 432 are combs 434, and the remaining two second protrusions 432 are inner protrusions 433. In the direction D3, the combs 434 are located on the outermost side. That is, combs 434 are formed at both ends of the opening 4a in the direction D3. For example, the position of the axial direction D1 of the base end of the inner protrusion 433 is the same as the position of the axial direction D1 of the base end of the comb 434.

[0053] The inner protrusion 433 has an inclined portion 433a located on the base end side of the inner protrusion 433 and an extending portion 433b extending from the inclined portion 433a toward the tip side. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the inclined portion 433a (the protruding amount in the inner diameter direction D2) increases as it approaches the opening 4a. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the extending portion 433b is, for example, constant.

[0054] The comb 434 has an inclined portion 434a located on the base end side of the comb 434 and an extending portion 434b extending from the inclined portion 434a toward the tip side. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the inclined portion 434a increases as it approaches the opening 4a. For example, the length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the extending portion 434b is constant. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the extending portion 434b is, for example, equal to the length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the extending portion 433b. The inclination angle of the inclined portion 434a with respect to the extending portion 434b is, for example, equal to the inclination angle of the inclined portion 433a with respect to the extending portion 433b. The length along the axial direction D1 of the extending portion 434b of the comb 434 is longer than the length along the axial direction D1 of the extending portion 433b of the inner protrusion 433.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 3, the tip of the applicator body 5 protrudes from the tips of the plurality of protrusions 43. More specifically, the tip of the branched hair 54 is located in front of the tip of the comb 434. The tips of all of the plurality of branched hairs 54 may be located in front of the tip of the comb 434. Also, the tips of some of the plurality of branched hairs 54 may be located in front of the tip of the comb 434, while the tips of the remaining branched hairs 54 may be located behind the tip of the comb 434.

[0056] The comb 434 has a reinforcing portion 435 which is a thickened portion at the end on the side opposite to the inner diameter direction D2 (both upper and lower ends in the vertical direction in FIG. 4). The reinforcing portion 435 defines a part of the first edge 4c or the second edge 4d. The comb 434 has, for example, two reinforcing portions 435. The reinforcing portion 435 protrudes along the direction D3 at the end of the comb 434 on the side opposite to the inner diameter direction D2. By providing the reinforcing portion 435, deformation and the like of the comb 434 can be suppressed.

[0057] The shape inside the sleeve 4 will be described in more detail. The sleeve 4 has a first extending portion 4g, a first inclined portion 4h, a second inclined portion 4j, and a second extending portion 4k which respectively constitute the inner wall of the sleeve 4. The first extending portion 4g extends forward from the rear end of the sleeve 4. The first extending portion 4g extends along the axial direction D1 from the rear end of the insertion portion 41 to approximately the center of the tapered portion 42. The first extending portion 4g has, for example, a circular shape when viewed along the axial direction D1. For example, the inner diameter of the first extending portion 4g is constant.

[0058] The first inclined portion 4h extends forward from the front end of the first extending portion 4g. The rear end of the first inclined portion 4h is, for example, smoothly connected to the front end of the first extending portion 4g. The amount of protrusion of the first inclined portion 4h in the inner diameter direction D2 increases as it approaches the opening 4a. As shown in FIG. 6, the inclination of the first inclined portion 4h with respect to the axial direction D1 increases as it approaches the opening 4a. That is, the increase amount of the amount of protrusion of the first inclined portion 4h in the inner diameter direction D2 increases as it approaches the opening 4a.

[0059] The second inclined portion 4j extends forward from the front end of the first inclined portion 4h. The rear end of the second inclined portion 4j is smoothly connected to, for example, the front end of the first inclined portion 4h. The length of the second inclined portion 4j along the axial direction D1 is shorter than the length of the first inclined portion 4h along the axial direction D1. The amount of protrusion of the second inclined portion 4j in the inner diameter direction D2 increases as it approaches the opening 4a. As shown in FIG. 6, the inclination of the second inclined portion 4j with respect to the axial direction D1 becomes smaller as it approaches the opening 4a. That is, the increase amount of the length of the second inclined portion 4j along the inner diameter direction D2 becomes smaller as it approaches the opening 4a.

[0060] The second extending portion 4k extends from the front end of the second inclined portion 4j to the opening 4a. The rear end of the second extending portion 4k is smoothly connected to the front end of the second inclined portion 4j. The amount of protrusion of the second extending portion 4k in the inner diameter direction D2 is constant. The second extending portion 4k has a rounded rectangular shape when viewed along the axial direction D1. A plurality of protrusions 43 are provided on the second extending portion 4k.

[0061] The action of the sleeve 4 for branching the tip of the coating body 5 into a plurality will be described. As described above, the first inclined portion 4h and the second inclined portion 4j connect the first extending portion 4g to the second extending portion 4k, and smoothly connect the inner contour of the first extending portion 4g having a circular shape to the inner contour of the second extending portion 4k having a rounded rectangular shape. Therefore, by providing the first extending portion 4g, the first inclined portion 4h, the second inclined portion 4j, and the second extending portion 4k in this order from the rear end to the front end of the sleeve 4, the coating body 5 is smoothly guided from the opening 4b to the opening 4a.

[0062] More specifically, when the applicator 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4, when the applicator 5 is located at the first extending portion 4g, since the inner diameter of the first extending portion 4g is large, it is difficult for the applicator 5 to be converged by the sleeve 4. The applicator 5 can be easily moved to the front end of the first extending portion 4g. When the applicator 5 reaches the first inclined portion 4h, the applicator 5 is converged by the sleeve 4, and the density of the applicator 5 increases. The inclination of the first inclined portion 4h with respect to the axial direction D1 becomes larger as it approaches the opening 4a. Compared with the case where the inclination of the first inclined portion 4h with respect to the axial direction D1 becomes smaller as it approaches the opening 4a, it becomes difficult for the applicator 5 to abut against the first inclined portion 4h, and the applicator 5 becomes easier to move along the first inclined portion 4h.

[0063] When the applicator 5 reaches the second inclined portion 4j, the applicator 5 is further converged by the sleeve 4, and the density of the applicator 5 further increases. The inclination of the second inclined portion 4j with respect to the axial direction D1 becomes smaller as it approaches the opening 4a. Compared with the case where the inclination of the second inclined portion 4j with respect to the axial direction D1 becomes larger as it approaches the opening 4a, the applicator 5 can be smoothly guided to the second extending portion 4k. When the applicator 5 reaches the second extending portion 4k, the applicator 5 is deformed so as to exhibit a rounded rectangular shape when viewed from the axial direction D1. When the applicator 5 is further pushed forward, a part of the applicator 5 comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions 43. When the protrusion 43 is the first protrusion 431, the hair that has come into contact with the protrusion 43 is guided to the space S1 adjacent to the protrusion 43. Similarly, when the protrusion 43 is the second protrusion 432, the hair that has come into contact with the protrusion 43 is guided to the space S2 adjacent to the protrusion 43. Thereby, the portion protruding from the opening 4a of the applicator 5 is branched.

[0064] Next, the effects obtained from the cosmetic container 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In this cosmetic container 1, a space S1 or a space S2 is provided between one projection 43 among the plurality of projections 43 and the projection 43 adjacent to the one projection 43. Since the sleeve 4 has a plurality of projections 43 and the spaces S1 and S2 are provided, when the applicator 5 which is a brush is inserted into the inside of the sleeve 4, a part of the applicator 5 enters the space S1 or the space S2. At this time, the applicator 5 branches into a plurality. In this cosmetic container 1, a gap SL through which the applicator 5 passes is provided at the tip along the inner diameter direction D2 of each of the plurality of projections 43. A space S3 is further provided between the space S1 and the space S2. Therefore, a space S1 or a space S2 is provided between the plurality of projections 43, a gap SL is provided at the tip in the inner diameter direction D2 of the plurality of projections 43, and a space S3 is provided between the space S1 and the space S2. Therefore, even if the tip of the applicator 5 is inserted into the spaces S1, S2, S3 and the gap SL in a non-uniform state, the tip is made movable between the spaces S1, S2, S3 and the gap SL. As a result, when the applicator 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4, even if the amount of the applicator 5 entering one of the spaces S1, S2, S3 and the gap SL increases, a part of the applicator 5 moves between the spaces S1, S2, S3 and the gap SL. Therefore, even if the tip of the applicator 5 is inserted in a non-uniform state, the tip moves between the spaces S1, S2, S3 and the gap SL, so that the uniformity of the tip of the applicator 5 can be enhanced.

[0065] Further, each of the plurality of projections 43 extends along the axial direction D1 of the sleeve 4. Therefore, even if a force in the direction (the intersecting direction D3) in which the two projections 43 are arranged is applied to the applicator 5 sandwiched between the two adjacent projections 43, the applicator 5 is less likely to bend. Thereby, the usability of the cosmetic container 1 is improved.

[0066] The plurality of protrusions 43 include combs 434 that protrude along the axial direction D1 at the opening 4a. In this case, when the tip of the cosmetic container 1 is brought into contact with the hairy part of the body, the combs 434 can be easily brought into contact with the skin. In the present embodiment, the tips of the branched hairs 54 protrude beyond the tips of the combs 434. Therefore, since the branched hairs 54 are sufficiently separated from the opening 4a, they are surely branched, and by using the portions of the branched hairs 54 that protrude from the combs 434, the length of the branched hairs 54 in the portion that contacts the user's hair or skin can be adjusted.

[0067] The tip of the applicator 5 protrudes from the tips of the plurality of protrusions 43. In this case, since each of the plurality of branched applicators 5 protrudes from the tips of the plurality of protrusions 43, the tip of the applicator 5 can be brought into contact with a desired portion.

[0068] At the proximal ends of each of the plurality of protrusions 43 in the axial direction D1, inclined portions 433a and 434a are provided. The length of the inclined portion 433a along the inner diameter direction D2 and the length of the inclined portion 434a along the inner diameter direction D2 are each longer as they approach the opening 4a. When the applicator 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4 and a part of the applicator 5 comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions 43, a part of the applicator 5 comes into contact with the inclined portions 433a and 434a, which are the proximal end portions of each of the plurality of protrusions 43. According to this configuration, since the length of the inclined portion 433a along the inner diameter direction D2 and the length of the inclined portion 434a along the inner diameter direction D2 are each longer as they approach the opening 4a, a part of the applicator 5 is smoothly guided in the inner diameter direction D2. Thereby, when a part of the applicator 5 comes into contact with the plurality of protrusions 43, it is possible to suppress the bending of a part of the applicator 5.

[0069] The plurality of protrusions 43 include a plurality of first protrusions 431 provided on the first edge 4c and a plurality of second protrusions 432 provided on the second edge 4d. Each of the plurality of first protrusions 431 and each of the plurality of second protrusions 432 face each other. A gap SL is provided between each of the plurality of first protrusions 431 and each of the plurality of second protrusions 432.

[0070] According to this configuration, a space S1 is provided between one first protrusion 431 and another first protrusion 431 adjacent to the one first protrusion 431. Also, a space S2 is provided between one second protrusion 432 and another second protrusion 432 adjacent to the one second protrusion 432. Thus, a part of the applicator body 5 branches into the applicator body 5 on the first edge 4c side that has entered the space S1 and the applicator body 5 on the second edge 4d side that has entered the space S2. Since each first protrusion 431 and each second protrusion 432 face each other, the applicator body 5 on the first edge 4c side and the applicator body 5 on the second edge 4d side are arranged side by side along the inner diameter direction D2. The tip of the inserted applicator body 5 is enabled to move between the space S1 and the space S2. As a result, when the applicator body 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4, even if either the amount of the applicator body on the first edge 4c side or the amount of the applicator body on the second edge 4d side increases, a part of the applicator body 5 moves between the first edge 4c and the second edge 4d. Therefore, the uniformity of the tip of the applicator body 5 in the direction (inner diameter direction D2) in which the first protrusion 431 and the second protrusion 432 face each other can be enhanced, and thus the uniformity of the tip of the applicator body 5 can be further enhanced.

[0071] With reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, a cosmetic container according to a modified example will be described. The cosmetic container according to the modified example differs from the above-described cosmetic container 1 in that it has a sleeve 4A different from the above-described sleeve 4. FIG. 7 is a front view of the sleeve 4A. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve 4A along the axis of the sleeve 4A. FIG. 9 is another cross-sectional view of the sleeve 4A along the axis of the sleeve 4A. The sleeve 4A differs from the sleeve 4 in that it has a plurality of protrusions 91 that are longer in the axial direction D1 than the above-described protrusion 43. Each of the plurality of protrusions 91 extends to the proximal end side from an intermediate line M passing through the center of the sleeve 4A in the axial direction D1. The intermediate line M is a virtual straight line that passes through the center of the sleeve 4A in the axial direction D1 and extends in the direction D3 in a cross-section of the sleeve 4A extending in the axial direction D1 and the direction D3. The "proximal end side" indicates the side opposite to the opening 4a. One end of the plurality of protrusions 91 in the axial direction D1 is located on the proximal end side from the intermediate line M.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 7, each of the plurality of protrusions 91 protrudes in the inner diameter direction D2 of the opening 4a. The sleeve 4A has a protrusion 91 protruding from the first edge 4c toward the virtual line X and a protrusion 91 protruding from the second edge 4d toward the virtual line X. Hereinafter, the protrusion 91 protruding from the first edge 4c toward the virtual line X may be referred to as "the protrusion 91 on the first edge 4c side", and the protrusion 91 protruding from the second edge 4d toward the virtual line X may be referred to as "the protrusion 91 on the second edge 4d side". The protrusion 91 on the first edge 4c side faces the protrusion 91 on the second edge 4d side along the inner diameter direction D2. The sleeve 4A has, for example, six protrusions 91, including three protrusions 91 on the first edge 4c side and three protrusions 91 on the second edge 4d side.

[0073] A space S1 is formed between a plurality of protrusions 91 on the first edge 4c side arranged along a direction D3 intersecting both the axial direction D1 and the inner diameter direction D2. A space S2 is formed between a plurality of protrusions 91 on the second edge 4d side arranged along the direction D3. A space S3 is formed between the space S1 and the space S2. A gap SL through which the coating body 5 passes is formed at the tip of each of the plurality of protrusions 91 along the inner diameter direction D2. The gap SL is formed between the protrusion 91 on the first edge 4c side and the protrusion 91 on the second edge 4d side. Details of the plurality of protrusions 91 will be described later.

[0074] The internal shape of the sleeve 4A will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 8, the sleeve 4A has a front extending portion 4n, a rear extending portion 4p, and a reduced diameter portion 4q located between the front extending portion 4n and the rear extending portion 4p. Each of the front extending portion 4n, the rear extending portion 4p, and the reduced diameter portion 4q constitutes the inner wall of the sleeve 4A. The front extending portion 4n extends rearward from the front end (tip) of the tapered portion 42. The front extending portion 4n includes the opening 4a. The rear extending portion 4p extends forward from the rear end (base end) of the insertion portion 41. The rear extending portion 4p includes the opening 4b. The rear extending portion 4p has, for example, a circular shape when viewed along the axial direction D1. For example, the inner diameter of the rear extending portion 4p is constant along the axial direction D1.

[0075] The rear end of the reduced-diameter portion 4q is smoothly connected to, for example, the front end of the rear-side extending portion 4p. The front end of the reduced-diameter portion 4q is smoothly connected to, for example, the rear end of the front-side extending portion 4n. The amount of protrusion of the reduced-diameter portion 4q in the inner diameter direction D2 increases as it approaches the opening 4a.

[0076] The plurality of protrusions 91 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, each of the plurality of protrusions 91 protrudes along the axial direction D1 at the opening 4a. The protrusion 91 has a first extending portion 91a located on the tip side of the protrusion 91, a second extending portion 91b located on the proximal side of the protrusion 91, a connecting portion 91c located between the first extending portion 91a and the second extending portion 91b, and an inclined portion 91d located on the more proximal side than the second extending portion 91b.

[0077] The first extending portion 91a is formed on the inner wall constituting the front-side extending portion 4n. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the first extending portion 91a (the amount of protrusion in the inner diameter direction D2) is, for example, constant. The first extending portion 91a includes a portion protruding along the axial direction D1 at the opening 4a and a portion extending from the protruding portion toward the proximal side. The proximal end of the first extending portion 91a is located near the proximal end of the front-side extending portion 4n. For example, the proximal end of the first extending portion 91a is located more on the proximal side than the proximal end of the front-side extending portion 4n.

[0078] The connecting portion 91c is formed on the inner wall constituting the reduced-diameter portion 4q. More specifically, the amount of protrusion of the connecting portion 91c in the inner diameter direction D2 is, for example, constant. This amount of protrusion indicates the amount of protrusion of the connecting portion 91c from the inner wall constituting the reduced-diameter portion 4q. The proximal end of the connecting portion 91c is located near the proximal end of the reduced-diameter portion 4q. The proximal end of the connecting portion 91c located at the center among the connecting portions 91c arranged in the direction D3 is located more on the proximal side than the proximal end of the connecting portion 91c adjacent to the connecting portion 91c.

[0079] The second extending portion 91b is formed on the inner wall that constitutes the rear extending portion 4p. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the second extending portion 91b is, for example, constant. The proximal end of the second extending portion 91b is, for example, located at the center in the axial direction D1 of the rear extending portion 4p. The inclined portion 91d is formed on the inner wall that constitutes the rear extending portion 4p. The length along the inner diameter direction D2 of the inclined portion 91d (the protruding amount in the inner diameter direction D2) increases as it approaches the opening 4a. The proximal end of the inclined portion 91d is located on the tip side (the opening 4a side) from the rear end 4m. However, the position of the proximal end of the inclined portion 91d may be the same as the position of the rear end 4m.

[0080] The sleeve 4A may not have the inclined portion 91d. The proximal end of the second extending portion 91b may be located on the proximal end side from the intermediate line M. The position of the proximal end of the second extending portion 91b may be the same as the position of the rear end 4m. Further, the protrusion 91 may protrude from the rear end 4m.

[0081] The operation in which the sleeve 4A branches the tip of the applicator 5 into a plurality will be described. As described above, by providing the rear extending portion 4p, the reduced diameter portion 4q, and the front extending portion 4n in this order from the proximal end of the sleeve 4A toward the distal end of the sleeve 4A, the applicator 5 is smoothly guided from the opening 4b to the opening 4a.

[0082] Incidentally, when the applicator 5 is located in the rear extending portion 4p, since the inner diameter of the rear extending portion 4p is large, the applicator 5 is not strongly converged by the sleeve 4A. When the applicator 5 is pushed toward the opening 4a in this state, when the applicator 5 passes through the reduced diameter portion 4q and when the applicator 5 passes through the front extending portion 4n, the applicator 5 is gradually and strongly converged by the sleeve 4A.

[0083] In this modified example, since the protrusion 91 extends toward the proximal end side from the intermediate line M, the distance from the opening 4b to the proximal end of the protrusion 91 is shorter than the distance from the opening 4b to the intermediate line M. Therefore, the applicator 5 inserted from the opening 4b reaches the plurality of protrusions 91 promptly, and a part of the applicator 5 smoothly enters between the plurality of adjacent protrusions 91 (inclined portions 91d) in the direction D3. When a part of the applicator 5 enters between the plurality of adjacent protrusions 91 in the direction D3, the movement of a part of the applicator 5 in a direction intersecting the axial direction D1 is suppressed. When the applicator 5 is further pushed toward the opening 4a, the applicator 5 advances toward the opening 4a along the plurality of protrusions 91. Then, the applicator 5 is guided to each of the space S1, the space S2, the space S3, and the gap SL. Thereby, the portion of the applicator 5 protruding from the opening 4a is branched.

[0084] Next, the effects obtained from the cosmetic container according to the modified example will be described. In the cosmetic container according to the modified example, each of the plurality of protrusions 91 extends to the side opposite to the opening 4a from the center in the axial direction D1 of the sleeve 4A. By the way, when the applicator 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4A, if the movement of the applicator 5 in the direction intersecting the axial direction D1 is not appropriately restricted by the plurality of protrusions 91, the advancing direction of some hairs of the applicator 5 may not align with the advancing direction of other hairs. In this case, the alignment state of the applicator 5 may be disturbed. When each of the plurality of protrusions 91 extends to the side opposite to the opening 4a from the center in the axial direction D1 of the sleeve 4A as in this modified example, the distance from the rear end 4m to the plurality of protrusions 91 can be shortened. Thereby, when the applicator 5 is inserted into the sleeve 4A, the applicator 5 can promptly enter between the plurality of protrusions 91 without disturbing the alignment state of the applicator 5 inside the sleeve 4A. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the tip of the applicator 5 from entering between the plurality of protrusions 91 in a non-uniform state. As a result, the uniformity of the tip of the applicator 5 can be further enhanced.

[0085] The embodiments and modifications of the cosmetic container according to the present disclosure have been described above. However, the cosmetic container according to the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments or modifications, and may be further modified within the scope of the gist described in the claims. That is, the shape, size, material, number, and arrangement mode of each part of the cosmetic container according to the present disclosure can be appropriately changed within the scope of the above gist.

[0086] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the plurality of protrusions 43 include the internal protrusion 433 and the comb 434 has been described. However, the plurality of protrusions 43 may include the internal protrusion 433 and not include the comb 434. Further, the plurality of protrusions 43 may include the comb 434 and not include the internal protrusion 433.

[0087] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the plurality of protrusions 43 include the first protrusion 431 and the second protrusion 432 has been described. However, the plurality of protrusions 43 may include the first protrusion 431 and not include the second protrusion 432. In this case, a gap SL is provided between the first protrusion 431 and the second edge 4d. The space S2 is not provided. A space is provided between the space S1 and the second edge 4d.

[0088] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the applicator 5 protrudes from the comb 434 has been described. However, the applicator 5 may protrude from the opening 4a and not protrude from the comb 434. That is, the tip of the applicator 5 may be located between the tip of the opening 4a and the tip of the comb 434. In this case, when the comb 434 is brought into contact with the skin, the body hair of the user enters between the two combs 434 arranged in a direction intersecting the inner diameter direction. Therefore, it is possible to bring the applicator 5 into contact with the part where the body hair grows and make it difficult to bring the applicator 5 into contact with the skin. In this case, it is possible to suppress the attachment of the cosmetic to the skin by the applicator 5.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0089] 1…Cosmetic container, 2…Outer cylinder member, 2a…Front end, 2b…Rear end, 2c…Annular recess, 2d…Rear side portion, 2e…Front side portion, 3A…Inner cylinder member, 3B…Tail plug, 3Ba…Rear end portion, 3Bb…Cylindrical portion, 4…Sleeve, 4a, 4b…Openings, 4c…First edge, 4d…Second edge, 4e…Third edge, 4f…Fourth edge, 4g…First extending portion, 4h…First inclined portion, 4j…Second inclined portion, 4k…Second extending portion, 4m…Rear end, 4n…Front side extending portion, 4p…Rear side extending portion, 4q…Reduced diameter portion, 5…Coating body, 6…Cosmetic storage portion, 7…Relay core, 8…Jabara member, 8a…Rear end portion, 31…Exposed portion, 31a…Annular protrusion, 31b…Annular protrusion, 32…Non-exposed portion, 32a…Annular protrusion, 32b…Rear side portion, 32c…Front side portion, 32d…Recess, 33…Flange portion, 41…Insertion portion, 41a…Annular protrusion, 42…Tapered portion, 43…Protrusion, 44…Side wall, 51…Rear end portion, 52…Coated portion, 53…Confluence portion, 54…Branching hairs, 91…Protrusion, 91a…First extending portion, 91b…Second extending portion, 91c…Connecting portion, 91d…Inclined portion, 431…First protrusion, 432…Second protrusion, 433…Internal protrusion, 433a…Inclined portion, 433b…Extending portion, 434…Comb, 434a…Inclined portion, 434b…Extending portion, 435…Reinforcing portion, C…Cap, C1…Outer cap, C1a…Annular protrusion, C1b…Annular protrusion, C2…Inner cap, C2a…Main body portion, C2b…Protruding portion, C2c…Annular protrusion, C2d…Contact portion, C3…Spring, D1…Axial direction, D2…Inner diameter direction, D3…Direction, M…Midline, S1, S2, S3…Spaces, SL…Gap.

Claims

1. A sleeve having an opening through which an applicator body, which is a writing brush, can be inserted and which converges the applicator body to form a cylindrical shape; a body that engages the sleeve; Equipped with The sleeve has a plurality of projections provided on a periphery that defines the opening, Each of the plurality of protrusions protrudes in a radial direction of the opening and extends along an axial direction of the sleeve, A cosmetic container, wherein a gap through which the applicator passes is provided at the end of each of the plurality of protrusions along the inner diameter direction.

2. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of protrusions include a comb protruding along the axial direction at the opening.

3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a tip of the applicator body protrudes from tips of the plurality of projections.

4. 3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein a length of each of the plurality of protrusions along the inner diameter direction increases as the protrusions approach the opening at a base end in the axial direction of the respective protrusions.

5. The sleeve has a first edge that defines the opening, and a second edge that defines the opening and is positioned to sandwich an axis of the sleeve together with the first edge, The plurality of protrusions include a plurality of first protrusions provided on the first edge and a plurality of second protrusions provided on the second edge, Each of the first projections and each of the second projections face each other, The cosmetic container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gap is provided between each of the first projections and each of the second projections.

6. 3. The cosmetic container according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions extends from the opening of the sleeve to a side opposite the opening beyond a center of the sleeve in the axial direction.

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