Cosmetic product

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic product that can be produced at low cost, and is hygienic and convenient.SOLUTION: A cosmetic product comprises: a container body comprising a lower stage housing part comprising a first opening part opened on the upper side, and an upper stage housing part provided on the upper side of the lower stage housing part via a step part expanded on the outside, and comprising a second opening opened on the upper side; a lid for closing the second opening part; a cosmetic material housed in the lower stage housing part; an applicator housed in the upper stage housing part, and for applying the cosmetic material; and a separation sheet located between the cosmetic material and the applicator, and for separating the cosmetic material and the applicator.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to cosmetics, and particularly to cosmetics suitable for sample use.

Background Art

[0002] Before purchasing cosmetics such as foundation, it may be necessary to check the color and makeup condition of the cosmetics using a sample before making a purchase. Conventionally, as samples, as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 below, there have been proposed products in which a cosmetic is attached to a filling area of a base sheet, and a transparent cover sheet is laminated on the base sheet so as to cover the cosmetic.

[0003] However, apart from the above samples, it is necessary to prepare a sample applicator for applying the cosmetic. Also, it is necessary to manage the applicator cleanly.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic that can be manufactured at low cost and is hygienic and convenient.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The cosmetic according to the present invention includes a lower storage part having a first opening that opens upward, an upper storage part provided above the lower storage part via a stepped part that expands outward and having a second opening that opens upward, a container body including the above, a lid that closes the second opening, a cosmetic stored in the lower storage part, an applicator stored in the upper storage part for applying the cosmetic, and a separation sheet positioned between the cosmetic and the applicator for separating the cosmetic and the applicator.

[0007] According to this configuration, the container body has upper and lower two-stage storage parts. The lower storage part stores the cosmetic, and the upper storage part stores the applicator. In this way, since the cosmetic and the applicator are stored as a set in one container, there is no need to separately prepare the applicator, which is hygienic and convenient. Further, since the lower storage part and the upper storage part are arranged side by side vertically, the container becomes compact, resource saving is possible, and the cost is low.

[0008] A stepped part that expands outward is provided between the lower storage part and the upper storage part. Therefore, the upper storage part has a larger shape outward than the lower storage part. The lower storage part has a lower side surface part, the upper storage part has an upper side surface part, and the stepped part is positioned between the lower side surface part and the upper side surface part. Since the stepped part is provided, when putting the cosmetic into the lower storage part, it is difficult for the cosmetic to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface part, and it is difficult for the cosmetic to adhere to the applicator from the inner surface of the upper side surface part.

[0009] Furthermore, a separation sheet is arranged between the cosmetic and the applicator, and the cosmetic and the applicator are separated by the separation sheet. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cosmetic from adhering to the applicator.

[0010] The cosmetic can be manufactured as follows, for example. That is, put the cosmetic material into the lower storage part of the container body, then put the separation sheet, and then put the applicator. Then, attach a lid to the container body and close the second opening with the lid. In this way, the cosmetic material, the separation sheet, and the applicator can be put into the container body in order, and the lid can be further attached from above the container body. Since the insertion direction of the cosmetic material and the attachment direction of the lid are the same direction, the manufacturing is easy and the cosmetic can be manufactured at low cost.

[0011] Preferably, the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the step portion to cover the first opening, and the applicator is placed on the separation sheet. According to this configuration, since the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the step portion to cover the first opening, it is even more difficult for the cosmetic material to adhere to the applicator. Also, in the manufacturing process, the separation sheet can be placed on the upper surface of the step portion, and the applicator can be placed on the separation sheet. Therefore, the cosmetic can be easily manufactured.

[0012] Preferably, the upper storage part has a finger insertion extension part that extends outward at a part around the first opening. According to this configuration, after opening the lid and taking out the applicator from the upper storage part, the fingertip can be put into the finger insertion extension part to easily take out the separation sheet.

[0013] Preferably, the lid is detachably adhered to the container body, and a finger insertion extension part is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start part of the lid. According to this configuration, the lid can be peeled off from the opening start part and opened. And since the finger insertion extension part is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start part of the lid, the finger insertion extension part can be easily provided without excessively enlarging the container.

[0014] Preferably, on the upper surface of the step portion, there are provided a support portion for supporting the separation sheet and a lower portion located outside the support portion and lower than the support portion. According to this configuration, the peripheral edge portion of the separation sheet can be positioned on the lower portion, and the peripheral edge portion of the separation sheet can be pushed downward, for example, with a fingertip. The separation sheet will tilt by the principle of a lever with the support portion as the fulcrum. Therefore, the separation sheet can be easily taken out.

[0015] Preferably, the lower portion has a descending portion that is continuous with the outside of the support portion and gradually becomes lower toward the outside, and a flat portion that is continuous with the outside of the descending portion. According to this configuration, the separation sheet can be stably tilted along the descending portion. And since a flat portion is provided outside the descending portion, the connection between the upper side surface portion and the lower portion becomes smooth, and the container body can be easily manufactured.

[0016] Preferably, the upper storage portion has a finger insertion extension portion that extends outward around a part of the periphery of the first opening portion, and a lower portion is provided in the finger insertion extension portion. According to this configuration, a large lower portion can be easily provided using the finger insertion extension portion, and the height difference between the support portion and the lower portion can be easily provided. Therefore, the separation sheet can be tilted greatly, and the separation sheet can be easily taken out. Also, it becomes easy to hook and lift the peripheral edge portion of the separation sheet with a fingernail.

[0017] Preferably, the upper storage portion has an upper side surface portion that extends upward from the step portion, and the upper side surface portion has a side surface bulge portion that bulges outward more than other parts of the upper side surface portion in the finger insertion extension portion, and the side surface bulge portion extends downward more than other parts of the upper side surface portion. When opening the cosmetic, for example, hold the container body with the left hand and open the lid with the right hand. At that time, for example, place the thumb of the left hand on the side surface bulge portion of the upper side surface portion to hold the container body. Since the side surface bulge portion extends downward more than other parts of the upper side surface portion, the thumb can be easily and firmly pressed against the side surface bulge portion, and the container body can be surely held.

[0018] Preferably, the lid is in contact with the upper surface of the applicator. According to this configuration, the vertical vibration of the applicator is suppressed, and it becomes difficult for the separation sheet to lift off from the upper surface of the stepped portion. Therefore, the adhesion of the cosmetic to the applicator can be suppressed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0019] As described above, since the cosmetic and the applicator are accommodated in the upper and lower two-stage accommodating portions of one container in a state separated by a separation sheet, there is no need to separately prepare an applicator at the store or the like, which is hygienic and convenient. In addition, since it can be manufactured at low cost, it is suitable for simple cosmetics such as trial products.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, the cosmetic 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the cosmetic 1 in this embodiment. The cosmetic 1 includes a container, a cosmetic 4 and an applicator accommodated in the container, and a separation sheet 6 for separating the cosmetic 4 and the applicator. The container includes a bottomed cylindrical container body 2 having an opening on the upper surface, and a lid 3 for closing the opening of the container body 2.

[0022] <Container body 2> FIGS. 3 and 4 show the container body 2 in a single state. The container body 2 has a bottom surface portion 10, a cylindrical lower side surface portion 11 extending upward from the peripheral edge portion of the bottom surface portion 10, a step portion 12 extending outward from the upper end portion of the lower side surface portion 11, a cylindrical upper side surface portion 13 extending upward from the peripheral edge portion of the step portion 12, and a flange portion 14 extending outward from the upper end portion of the upper side surface portion 13.

[0023] The accommodating portion of the container body 2 is divided into upper and lower two stages by the step portion 12. The container body 2 has a lower accommodating portion 15 and an upper accommodating portion 16 located above the lower accommodating portion 15. The lower accommodating portion 15 and the upper accommodating portion 16 are arranged vertically side by side. In a plan view, the upper accommodating portion 16 is larger than the lower accommodating portion 15.

[0024] The lower accommodating portion 15 is composed of the bottom surface portion 10 and the lower side surface portion 11. The lower accommodating portion 15 has a first opening 17 opening upward. The upper accommodating portion 16 is composed of the step portion 12 and the upper side surface portion 13. The upper accommodating portion 16 has a second opening 18 opening upward. The second opening 18 is the opening of the container body 2. The second opening 18 is larger than the first opening 17. The accommodating space of the lower accommodating portion 15 and the accommodating space of the upper accommodating portion 16 communicate vertically through the first opening 17.

[0025] The shape of the container body 2 in plan view may be various. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface portion 10 is circular, the lower side surface portion 11 is cylindrical, and the first opening portion 17 is circular. That is, the lower accommodation portion 15 is circular in plan view. On the other hand, the upper accommodation portion 16 is non-circular in plan view and has a shape in which a part of the entire circumference of the circle bulges outward in the radial direction. Therefore, the shapes of the step portion 12, the upper side surface portion 13, and the flange portion 14 in plan view are such that a part of the entire circumference of the circle bulges outward in the radial direction. The upper accommodation portion 16 has a finger insertion expansion portion 19 in which a part of the entire circumference of the second opening portion 18 bulges outward in the radial direction. The finger insertion expansion portion 19 is preferably sized such that, for example, an index finger or a middle finger can be inserted downward.

[0026] The step portion 12 is provided around the first opening portion 17 over the entire circumference. That is, the step portion 12 is annular. The step portion 12 extends radially outward from the upper end portion of the lower side surface portion 11. By providing the step portion 12, the upper side surface portion 13 is expanded one step outward from the lower side surface portion 11. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is constant except for the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is locally expanded outward in the radial direction at the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The step portion 12 has a step expansion portion 20 that is expanded outward in the radial direction more than the other part (the main portion of the step portion 12) of the step portion 12 at the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The bulging shape of the step expansion portion 20 in plan view is arbitrary, but in the present embodiment, it is semi-circular or crescent-shaped. However, the shape of the step expansion portion 20 in plan view may be, for example, rectangular. In the present embodiment, the step portion 12 is substantially horizontal except for the step expansion portion 20. However, the step portion 12 may be inclined so as to descend outward in the radial direction over the entire circumference.

[0027] On the upper surface of the stepped portion 12, a support portion 21 adjacent to the first opening portion 17 and a lower portion 22 located radially outside the support portion 21 and lower than the support portion 21 are provided. The support portion 21 is provided around the entire circumference of the first opening portion 17. The support portion 21 is annular. The height of the support portion 21 is constant. The support portion 21 supports the separation sheet 6 around the entire circumference of the first opening portion 17. The support portion 21 occupies most of the upper surface of the stepped portion 12 in a portion other than the stepped extension portion 20 of the stepped portion 12 and extends substantially horizontally to the vicinity of the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13.

[0028] The lower portion 22 is provided in the stepped extension portion 20. Therefore, the stepped extension portion 20 is a lower and recessed portion compared to other portions of the stepped portion 12. The lower portion 22 has a descending portion 22a that is continuous with the radially outer side of the support portion 21 and gradually becomes lower toward the radially outer side, and a flat portion 22b that is continuous with the radially outer side of the descending portion 22a. The descending portion 22a is preferably an inclined surface, but may be, for example, a curved surface that curves downward or upward toward the radially outer side. When the descending portion 22a is, for example, an inclined surface, its gradient may be, for example, 10 to 45 degrees. The flat portion 22b is preferably a substantially horizontal flat surface. The flat portion 22b preferably extends to the vicinity of the upper side surface portion 13. It should be noted that a curved surface is preferably provided at the boundary portion between the flat portion 22b and the inner surface of the upper surface side portion.

[0029] Corresponding to the fact that the upper surface of the stepped extension portion 20 is lower than the upper surfaces of other portions of the stepped portion 12, the lower surface of the stepped extension portion 20 is lower than the lower surfaces of other portions of the stepped portion 12.

[0030] The upper side surface portion 13 has a shape in which a part of a cylinder is expanded radially outward. The upper side surface portion 13 has a side bulging portion 25 that is expanded radially outward with respect to another portion (the main portion of the upper side surface portion 13) of the upper side surface portion 13 in the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The side bulging portion 25 bulges in an arc shape radially outward in plan view. However, the side bulging portion 25 may bulge in a rectangular shape in plan view.

[0031] The side bulging portion 25 is connected to the outer edge portion of the step expanding portion 20. Since the step expanding portion 20 is lower than other portions of the step portion 12, the side bulging portion 25 extends downward relative to other portions of the upper side surface portion 13. That is, the side bulging portion 25 has, at its lower end, an extension portion 25a that extends downward beyond the lower end of other portions of the upper side surface portion 13. The height of the lower end of the side bulging portion 25 is lower than the height of the lower end of other portions of the upper side surface portion 13. On the other hand, the height of the upper end of the upper side surface portion 13 is constant. Therefore, the vertical length of the side bulging portion 25 is longer than the vertical length of other portions of the upper side surface portion 13.

[0032] The flange portion 14 is provided over the entire circumference of the second opening 18. The flange portion 14 is substantially horizontal. The flange portion 14 has a shape in which a part of a circle protrudes radially outward. The flange portion 14 has a flange protruding portion 28 that protrudes radially outward relative to other portions (the main portion of the flange portion 14) at a position corresponding to the finger insertion expanding portion 19 in the entire circumference. The flange protruding portion 28 is connected to the upper end portion of the side bulging portion 25. A relief portion 29 that is one step lower than other portions (the base end portion of the flange protruding portion 28) is provided at the protruding end portion of the flange protruding portion 28.

[0033] The container body 2 is preferably made of synthetic resin. The container body 2 is preferably made of a synthetic resin sheet and is formed by sheet forming such as vacuum forming. However, the container body 2 may be formed by injection molding. The synthetic resin sheet can be various types, for example, PP, PE, PET, PET-G, PCTA, POM, PBT, PA, PC, PS, PVC, PLA, AS, ABS, etc., and the thickness is, for example, 0.3 to 1.0 mm.

[0034] <Lid 3> The lid 3 closes the second opening 18 of the container body 2. The lid 3 may be in various forms. In the present embodiment, the lid 3 is detachably adhered to the upper end of the container body 2. Specifically, the lid 3 is detachably heat-sealed to the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The lid 3 is preferably made of a flexible film. The film may be single-layered, but is preferably multi-layered. The film includes, in order from the lower side, i.e., the side closer to the container body 2, a sealant layer, a barrier layer, and a base layer. The sealant layer is a layer for adhering to the container body 2 by heat sealing, and is made of a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, PLA, etc. The barrier layer is made of aluminum foil, silica, EVOH, etc. The base layer is the main layer of the film and is made of a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, PLA, etc., or paper, etc. Incidentally, one or more intermediate layers may be provided between the sealant layer and the barrier layer. The intermediate layer is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, PLA, etc.

[0035] The lid 3 has a shape corresponding to the flange portion 14. The lid 3 has a shape in which a part of a circle protrudes radially outward. The lid 3 has an opening start portion 30 (a gripping portion) that protrudes radially outward. The opening start portion 30 is located above the flange protrusion 28. The tip of the opening start portion 30 is located above the relief portion 29 of the flange protrusion 28. A gap is formed between the tip of the opening start portion 30 and the relief portion 29. That is, an unadhered portion 31 that is not adhered to the flange portion 14 is provided at the tip of the opening start portion 30. The user can grasp the unadhered portion 31 with a fingertip when opening the package. Incidentally, the relief portion 29 may not be provided on the flange protrusion 28, and even in that case, by providing the unadhered portion 31 on the opening start portion 30, the lid 3 can be easily peeled off. Also, instead of providing the unadhered portion 31 at the tip of the opening start portion 30, a cut-off line may be provided at the tip of the flange protrusion 28 so as to cross the tip, and when opening the lid 3, the tip of the flange protrusion 28 may be cut off from the base end portion of the flange protrusion 28 along the cut-off line. The tip of the cut-off flange protrusion 28 can be grasped together with the tip of the opening start portion 30 to easily peel off the lid 3.

[0036] <Cosmetic 4> Cosmetic 4 is housed in the lower storage portion 15. The lower storage portion 15 is a storage portion for housing Cosmetic 4. Cosmetic 4 can be of various types, and can be solid or liquid. The solid Cosmetic 4 can be, for example, in the form of powder or paste. Cosmetic 4 may have volatile components. In the case of solid Cosmetic 4, it may be filled and compacted in a tray (inner dish) made of, for example, metal, synthetic resin, paper, etc. In the case of liquid Cosmetic 4, it may be impregnated in the pad 7. The viscosity of the liquid Cosmetic 4 is, for example, 2000 - 30000 mPa·s (B-type viscometer, No. 4 rotor, 12 rpm, 60 sec). In this embodiment, the liquid Cosmetic 4 will be described as an example.

[0037] The liquid Cosmetic 4 is, for example, liquid foundation, blush, essence, emulsion, etc. The liquid Cosmetic 4 is impregnated in the pad 7 (impregnated body). The impregnation amount is, for example, 0.5 - 5 g. The pad 7 is soft and can be easily deformed. The pad 7 has a shape corresponding to the lower storage portion 15, and in this embodiment, it is cylindrical. The diameter of the pad 7 may be slightly smaller or larger than the inner diameter of the lower storage portion 15. The length (thickness) of the pad 7 in the vertical direction is preferably the same as or shorter than the depth of the lower storage portion 15, that is, the length of the lower side surface portion 11 in the vertical direction. Therefore, in the state where the pad 7 is housed in the lower storage portion 15, the upper surface of the pad 7 is flush with or lower than the upper surface of the step portion 12. It is preferable that the upper surface of the pad 7 does not protrude above the upper surface of the step portion 12.

[0038] The material of the pad 7 may be any material that can be impregnated with the liquid Cosmetic 4. The material of the pad 7 is various foams, porous materials, fibrous bodies, etc. The pad 7 has cushioning properties. The fibrous body has a structure in which the fibers intersect three-dimensionally like a jungle gym. The fibrous body has a three-dimensional structure. The intersection portion where the fibers intersect is the contact portion where the fibers are in contact. At the contact portion, the fibers are fused together. The density of the fibrous body is, for example, 6 - 50 kg / m 3 and preferably 6 - 30 kg / m3 It is about this level. The Asker F hardness of the fibrous body is preferably about 30 to 60. Incidentally, the Asker F hardness is the value measured at a temperature of 25 °C using an Asker rubber hardness meter F type manufactured by Kobunshi Keiki Co., Ltd. Incidentally, the pad 7 may be a single layer or multiple layers.

[0039] The step of impregnating the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic 4 may be before the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing portion 15, but preferably after the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing portion 15. After the pad 7 is housed in the lower housing portion 15, the nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is inserted into the container body 2 as shown in FIG. 10. Then, the nozzle 91 is pressed against the pad 7. While compressing the pad 7 up and down by the nozzle 91, the liquid cosmetic 4 is discharged from the hole 92 of the nozzle 91, and the pad 7 is impregnated with the liquid cosmetic 4 uniformly without unevenness. The nozzle 91 is circular corresponding to the shape of the pad 7, and the diameter of the nozzle 91 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the lower housing portion 15.

[0040] <Separation sheet 6> The separation sheet 6 is disposed between the cosmetic 4 and the applicator. The separation sheet 6 may be smaller than the first opening 17 and may be located within the lower housing portion 15, but preferably is larger than the first opening 17 and is placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12. By placing the separation sheet 6 on the upper surface of the step portion 12, the first opening 17 is covered. As described above, an annular support portion 21 is provided on the upper surface of the step portion 12. The separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12 is supported over the entire circumference by the annular support portion 21, and the first opening 17 is sealed by the separation sheet 6.

[0041] The separation sheet 6 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first opening 17 and is circular. The separation sheet 6 has a larger diameter than the first opening 17. Since the separation sheet 6 is circular, there is no directionality in the separation sheet 6, and the separation sheet 6 can be easily inserted into the container body 2. Therefore, automatic loading of the separation sheet 6 becomes easy.

[0042] The separation sheet 6 is smaller than the diameter of the outer edge of the stepped portion 12, that is, smaller than the inner diameter of the upper side surface portion 13. Therefore, a gap is formed between the outer edge of the separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the stepped portion 12 and the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13. By that amount of the gap, the separation sheet 6 can be displaced horizontally. Even when the separation sheet 6 is horizontally displaced, the separation sheet 6 covers the entire first opening 17 and closes the first opening 17. FIG. 8(a) shows a state where the separation sheet 6 is concentric with the first opening 17. FIG. 8(b) shows a state where the separation sheet 6 is eccentric toward the finger insertion expansion portion 19 with respect to the first opening 17.

[0043] The separation sheet 6 is formed of various sheets. The separation sheet 6 is preferably a sheet made of synthetic resin. The separation sheet 6 is preferably a transparent sheet, and the color of the cosmetic 4 can be visually recognized from above the separation sheet 6. The synthetic resin constituting the separation sheet 6 is, for example, PET, PP, PE, etc., and is preferably PET because of its excellent transparency. The thickness of the separation sheet 6 is, for example, 20 to 100 μm, and preferably 50 to 100 μm.

[0044] <Puff 5 (applicator)> An applicator is housed in the upper storage portion 16. The applicator is a cosmetic tool for applying the cosmetic 4 to the skin such as the face. In the present embodiment, a puff 5 is housed in the upper storage portion 16 as the applicator. The puff 5 includes a puff body 50 having cushioning properties and a band 51 attached to the upper surface of the puff body 50.

[0045] The puff body 50 is flat. The puff body 50 has a shape corresponding to the upper storage portion 16 in a plan view, and is, for example, circular or rectangular. In the present embodiment, the puff body 50 is circular in a plan view. The lower surface of the puff body 50 is the lower surface 5b of the puff 5 and is the application surface. The cosmetic 4 adheres to the application surface during use.

[0046] The strip 51 is attached to the upper surface of the puff body 50. The strip 51 projects slightly upward from the upper surface of the puff body 50. Both ends of the strip 51 are respectively attached to two locations on the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the puff body 50. One or several fingers can be inserted between the strip 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50. A finger is inserted between the strip 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50, and the puff 5 is supported by hand.

[0047] The puff 5 is accommodated in the upper-stage accommodation portion 16 with the strip 51 facing upward. The puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6. The upper surface 5a of the puff 5 is in contact with the lid 3. In particular, the strip 51 of the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 is in contact with the lid 3. The puff 5 is pushed downward by the lid 3. The puff 5 is located between the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6, and preferably, is clamped vertically by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6. In the state before attaching the lid 3 to the container body 2 as shown in FIG. 11, it is preferable that the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 projects slightly upward from the second opening 18. Specifically, it is preferable that the strip 51 is located above the upper surface of the flange portion 14. When the lid 3 is heat-sealed to the flange portion 14, the strip 51 is pushed downward by the lid 3.

[0048] The cosmetic 1 configured as described above is manufactured, for example, as follows. First, the pad 7 is placed in the lower-stage accommodation portion 15 of the container body 2. Then, the pad 7 is impregnated with the liquid cosmetic 4. FIG. 10 shows an outline of the process of filling the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic 4. The nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is positioned above the container body 2 with the pad 7 accommodated in the lower-stage accommodation portion 15. Conversely, the container body 2 is positioned below the nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90. The diameter of the nozzle 91 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the lower side surface portion 11. The nozzle 91 is lowered and made to enter the container body 2 from the second opening 18. Then, the nozzle 91 is made to enter the lower-stage accommodation portion 15 from the first opening 17 and pressed against the upper surface of the pad 7 to compress the pad 7 in the vertical direction with the nozzle 91. In this state, the liquid cosmetic 4 is discharged from the hole 92 of the nozzle 91 to impregnate the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic 4. After discharging a predetermined amount of the liquid cosmetic 4 from the nozzle 91, the nozzle 91 is raised and removed from the container body 2.

[0049] When automatically filling the liquid cosmetic 4 into the container body 2, for example, the nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is arranged at a predetermined position, and the nozzle 91 is only allowed to move up and down. The container body 2 is sequentially moved in the horizontal direction so that the container body 2 is positioned below the nozzle 91.

[0050] Since the upper accommodation part 16 expands outward with respect to the lower accommodation part 15, even if the nozzle 91 is advanced and retracted from the second opening 18 to the container body 2, it is difficult for the nozzle 91 to contact the upper side surface part 13, and it is difficult for the liquid cosmetic 4 to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface part 13. Further, even in the case of the solid cosmetic 4, when the solid cosmetic 4 is put into the lower accommodation part 15, it is difficult for the cosmetic 4 to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface part 13.

[0051] As a comparative example in FIG. 13, the case where there is no step part in the container body 200 and the container body 200 has only one accommodation part is shown. The diameter of the pad 204 is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the side surface part 201 of the container body 200. In this case, when the nozzle 91 is advanced and retracted into the container body 200, the cosmetic 205 easily adheres to the inner surface of the side surface part 201. In order to prevent the cosmetic 205 from adhering to the inner surface of the side surface part 201, if the diameter of the nozzle 91 is made significantly smaller than the inner diameter of the side surface part 201, it becomes difficult for the cosmetic 205 to impregnate the peripheral part of the pad 204, and impregnation unevenness occurs.

[0052] After filling the pad 7 with the cosmetic 4, the separation sheet 6 is inserted into the container body 2 from the second opening 18 and placed on the upper surface of the step part 12. Since the diameter of the separation sheet 6 is larger than the diameter of the first opening 17, the first opening 17 can be closed by placing the separation sheet 6 on the upper surface of the step part 12. Since the support part 21 is provided annularly around the first opening 17, the separation sheet 6 is supported by the annular support part 21. Therefore, the sealing degree of the first opening 17 is increased, and leakage of the liquid cosmetic 4 and volatilization of the volatile component can be suppressed.

[0053] After that, the puff 5 is inserted into the container body 2 from the second opening 18 and placed on the separation sheet 6. The belt portion 51 of the puff 5 is positioned slightly above the upper surface of the flange portion 14. Incidentally, the upper surface of the puff body 50 may be slightly higher than the upper surface of the flange portion 14. Then, the lid 3 is adhered to the flange portion 14 by heat sealing. The second opening 18 is sealed by the lid 3, and the container body 2 is sealed. Therefore, evaporation of the liquid cosmetic 4 and volatilization of its volatile components can be suppressed. Further, since a barrier layer is provided on the lid 3, deterioration of the liquid cosmetic 4 can be prevented.

[0054] By welding the lid 3 to the flange portion 14, the puff 5 is pushed downward by the lid 3. Therefore, vertical rattling of the puff 5 is suppressed, and the puff 5 is stabilized. Further, since the separation sheet 6 is pushed downward by the puff 5, vibration of the separation sheet 6 is also suppressed, and the separation sheet 6 is also stabilized. Due to the pressing force from the puff 5, the separation sheet 6 adheres to the annular support portion 21, and the first opening 17 can be surely closed by the separation sheet 6. In this way, the lower storage portion 15 can be doubly closed by the separation sheet 6 and the lid 3.

[0055] The opening operation of the cosmetic 1 will be described. The cosmetic 1 is opened by peeling the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. For example, hold the container body 2 with one hand, hold the lid 3 with the other hand, and peel the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. The method of peeling the lid 3 is arbitrary, and it may be peeled by various methods. An example is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 5, for example, hold the container body 2 with the left hand. At this time, for example, place the thumb 100 against the side bulging portion 25, and the container body 2 can be gripped along the opening direction X of the lid 3. Since the side bulging portion 25 extends below the upper side surface portion 13 and the length in the vertical direction is longer than other portions of the upper side surface portion 13, the thumb 100 can be surely abutted against the side bulging portion 25, and the container body 2 can be firmly grasped. Then, grasp the opening start portion 30 of the lid 3 with the fingertips of the right hand and peel the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. Since the non-adhesive portion 31 not adhered to the flange portion 14 is provided at the tip of the opening start portion 30, the non-adhesive portion 31 of the lid 3 can be easily grasped. In particular, since the escape portion 29 is provided in the flange protruding portion 28 and a gap is formed between the escape portion 29 and the non-adhesive portion 31, the non-adhesive portion 31 can be easily grasped. When the container body 2 is gripped along the opening direction X of the lid 3, the container body 2 is less likely to become unstable due to the force when peeling the lid 3, and the lid 3 can be easily opened.

[0057] In this way, remove the lid 3 from the container body 2. The state where the lid 3 is removed from the container body 2 is shown in Fig. 7(a). The puff 5 can be taken out from the opened second opening 18. The state where the puff 5 is taken out is shown in Fig. 7(b).

[0058] Next, the operation of taking out the separation sheet 6 will be described. The separation sheet 6 can be taken out by the following two methods. The first method is to push the peripheral edge portion of the separation sheet 6 downward with the fingertips to tilt the separation sheet 6. The diameter of the separation sheet 6 is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper side surface portion 13. Therefore, a gap is generated between the separation sheet 6 and the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13. It is preferable to move the separation sheet 6 horizontally by the amount of the gap. Fig. 8(a) shows a state where the center of the separation sheet 6 is concentrically located without being eccentric with respect to the center of the first opening 17. From this state, the separation sheet 6 can be eccentrically moved toward the finger insertion expansion portion 19. Fig. 8(b) shows the eccentric state. By eccentrically moving the separation sheet 6 toward the finger insertion expansion portion 19 in this way, the portion of the separation sheet 6 located above the lowering portion 22a can be enlarged.

[0059] Then, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, insert the index finger 101 into the finger insertion extension portion 19, and press the peripheral edge of the separation sheet 6 downward with the fingertip of the index finger 101. At this time, if the separation sheet 6 is eccentrically directed toward the finger insertion extension portion 19, the peripheral edge of the separation sheet 6 can be easily pressed with the fingertip. Then, by pressing the peripheral edge of the separation sheet 6 downward, the separation sheet 6 tilts with the support portion 21 located immediately radially inside the lowering portion 22a as a fulcrum, as shown in FIG. 9(b). By tilting the separation sheet 6 in this way, the separation sheet 6 can be easily grasped with the other hand and removed from the container body 2. When the lowering portion 22a is provided in the lower portion 22, the peripheral edge of the separation sheet 6 can be brought into contact with the lowering portion 22a, and the separation sheet 6 can be stably tilted. In particular, when the lowering portion 22a is an inclined surface, the separation sheet 6 easily follows the inclined surface, so the posture of the tilted separation sheet 6 is likely to be stable.

[0060] Another method is shown in FIG. 12. Note that the lower portion 22 is not provided in the step portion 12 of the container body 2 shown in FIG. 12. The step portion 12 has a constant height over the entire circumference. However, even if the lower portion 22 is provided in the step portion 12, the separation sheet 6 can be taken out in the same manner. As shown in FIG. 12(a), for example, insert the index finger 101 into the finger insertion extension portion 19, hook the peripheral edge of the separation sheet 6 with the nail, and lift it as shown in FIG. 12(b). Then, the lifted separation sheet 6 can be grasped and easily removed from the container body 2. The above two removal methods can be arbitrarily selected according to the user's preference, situation, etc.

[0061] As described above, since the cosmetic 4 and the puff 5 are set and stored in one container, there is no need to prepare the puff 5 at the store, for example, or for the user who has obtained the cosmetic 1 to prepare it separately, which is very convenient and hygienic. Also, since the lower storage portion 15 and the upper storage portion 16 are arranged vertically, the container becomes compact, resource saving becomes possible, and the cost is low. Therefore, it is suitable for simple cosmetics 1, for example, cosmetics 1 provided for trial use at the store or cosmetics 1 provided inexpensively as a product for easy use. In particular, when the container body 2 is made of synthetic resin, the container body 2 can be manufactured at low cost. Among them, when the container body 2 is a sheet molded product, the container body 2 can be manufactured at low cost. Also, by making the separation sheet 6 have a shape without protrusions or the like and being circular, the separation sheet 6 has no directionality, can easily cope with automation, and can be manufactured at low cost. Similarly, by making the lower storage portion 15 cylindrical and the first opening portion 17 circular, the circular separation sheet 6 can be used, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0062] Also, since the step portion 12 is provided between the lower storage portion 15 and the upper storage portion 16, when the cosmetic 4 is put into the lower storage portion 15, the cosmetic 4 is less likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13. If the cosmetic 4 adheres to the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13, the cosmetic 4 adhering to the inner surface of the upper side surface portion 13 is likely to adhere to the puff 5 in the manufacturing process, and the value as the cosmetic 1 decreases. By providing the step portion 12, it is possible to effectively prevent the cosmetic 4 from adhering to the puff 5 in the manufacturing process. And since the cosmetic 4 and the puff 5 are separated by the separation sheet 6, it is possible to prevent the cosmetic 4 in the lower storage portion 15 from adhering to the puff 5.

[0063] Since the separation sheet 6 covers the first opening 17, it is difficult for the cosmetic 4 to adhere to the puff 5. Further, since the puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6, the separation sheet 6 is less likely to be displaced. Also, since the separation sheet 6 can be placed on the stepped portion 12 and the puff 5 can be placed thereon, manufacturing is easy. In particular, when the lid 3 abuts on the upper surface of the puff 5, the puff 5 is held vertically between the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6, and the puff 5 is stabilized. Therefore, the separation sheet 6 is also stabilized, and it becomes difficult for the separation sheet 6 to lift from the upper surface of the stepped portion 12. Accordingly, the adhesion of the cosmetic 4 to the puff 5 is further suppressed. Also, since the closed state of the first opening 17 by the separation sheet 6 is stabilized, evaporation, deterioration, etc. of the cosmetic 4 are also suppressed.

[0064] When the support portion 21 for supporting the separation sheet 6 is provided annularly on the upper surface of the stepped portion 12, the first opening 17 is effectively sealed by the separation sheet 6. The support portion 21 may be separated radially outward from the first opening 17, but when the support portion 21 is adjacent to the first opening 17, it is not necessary to excessively enlarge the stepped portion 12.

[0065] Since the upper accommodation portion 16 has the finger insertion expansion portion 19, the fingertip can be inserted into the finger insertion expansion portion 19 to easily take out the separation sheet 6. Since the finger insertion expansion portion 19 is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start portion 30 in the entire circumference of the container body 2, the finger insertion expansion portion 19 can be easily provided without excessively enlarging the container.

[0066] Since the lower part 22 is provided on the upper surface of the stepped portion 12, the separation sheet 6 can be tilted by the principle of the lever. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the separation sheet 6 can be hooked and lifted with the fingernail of the fingertip. If the lower part 22 has a descending part 22a, the separation sheet 6 can be stably tilted along the descending part 22a. Also, if a flat part 22b is provided outside the descending part 22a, the container body 2 can be easily manufactured even if the descending part 22a is provided. If the lower part 22 is provided in the finger insertion expansion part 19, a large lower part 22 can be provided using the finger insertion expansion part 19. Therefore, the height difference between the support part 21 and the lower part 22 can be easily provided, and the separation sheet 6 can be tilted greatly. Also, the separation sheet 6 can be easily hooked and lifted with the fingernail of the fingertip.

[0067] Since the side bulging part 25 of the upper side surface part 13 extends to a lower side than other parts of the upper side surface part 13, the container body 2 can be firmly grasped and opened by placing a finger on the side bulging part 25. Since the side bulging part 25 is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start part 30 in the entire circumference of the container body 2, the container body 2 can be gripped along the opening direction X. Therefore, the container body 2 can be firmly gripped at the time of opening, and the lid 3 can be easily peeled off.

[0068] In addition, in the present embodiment, the lower part 22 was provided only in a part of the entire circumference of the upper surface of the stepped portion 12, that is, only at the position of the finger insertion expansion part 19, but the lower part 22 may be provided over the entire circumference. Also, the lower part 22 may be provided on the stepped portion 12 without providing the finger insertion expansion part 19. The support part 21 is preferably annular.

[0069] In addition, although the case where the cosmetic 1 is a foundation has been described, it may be a blush or the like. The applicator may be a brush, a chip, or the like in addition to the puff 5.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0070] 1 Cosmetic 2 Container body 3 Lid 4 Cosmetic material 5 Applicator 5a Upper surface 5b Lower surface 6 Separation sheet 7 Pad 10 Bottom part 11 Lower side surface part 12 Step part 13 Upper side surface part 14 Flange part 15 Lower stage accommodation part 16 Upper stage accommodation part 17 First opening 18 Second opening 19 Finger insertion extension part 20 Step extension part 21 Support part 22 Low position part 22a Lowering part 22b Flat part 25 Side surface bulging part 25a Extension part 28 Flange protruding part 29 Relief part 30 Opening start part 31 Unbonded part 50 Applicator body 51 Belt 90 Filling machine 91 Nozzle 92 Hole 100 Thumb 101 Index finger 200 Container body 201 Side surface part 204 Pad 205 Cosmetics

Claims

1. A container body comprising a lower storage part having a first opening that opens upward, and an upper storage part provided above the lower storage part via a stepped part that expands outward and having a second opening that opens upward; A lid for closing the second opening; Cosmetics accommodated in the container body, wherein the upper storage part has an upper side surface part extending upward from the stepped part, and the upper side surface part has a side bulging part bulging outward more than other parts of the upper side surface part at a position corresponding to the opening start part of the lid, and the side bulging part extends downward more than other parts of the upper side surface part. Cosmetics.

2. The cosmetics according to claim 1, wherein the lid is detachably adhered to the container body.

3. A container for accommodating cosmetics, comprising a lower storage part having a first opening that opens upward, and an upper storage part provided above the lower storage part via a stepped part that expands outward and having a second opening that opens upward and is closed by a lid; wherein the upper storage part has an upper side surface part extending upward from the stepped part, and the upper side surface part has a side bulging part bulging outward more than other parts of the upper side surface part at a position corresponding to the opening start part of the lid, and the side bulging part extends downward more than other parts of the upper side surface part. A container for cosmetics.

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