Container with gripping section

Abstract

To provide a container that is easy to grip with a hand and allows for the quick determination of the correct discharge direction of the container by using touch feeling with the hand to the unique shape of the container body.SOLUTION: A container for storing liquid includes a container body and a guiding joint. The guiding joint detachably seals the container body and includes a discharge port that protrudes from the guiding joint. The container body includes: a gripping section recessed from the outside of the container to the inside thereof; and a flat section. The flat section and the gripping section each are positioned on either side of the discharge port of the guiding joint, and the flat section is directly faced with the gripping section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of packaging technology, and more specifically, to a container having a gripping portion for containing a liquid.

Background Art

[0002] In the field of conventional packaging technology, in order to facilitate manufacturing and transportation, a container for containing a liquid is usually cylindrical with an overall central symmetry. This shape does not conform to the ergonomics of a human hand and is not comfortable when gripping the main body of the container by hand. Further, the mouth portion of a container for containing a liquid includes a guiding joint having a discharge port. The guiding joint is for sealing the container and guiding the discharged liquid through the discharge port. The discharge port is generally a guiding groove formed by winding a tongue-shaped piece and has a specific guiding direction.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present disclosure aims to provide a container that is easy to grip by hand and can quickly determine the correct discharge direction of the container based on the feel of the hand against the unique shape of the container body.

[0004] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a container for containing a liquid, including a container body and a guiding joint, wherein the guiding joint removably seals the container body, and the guiding joint includes a discharge port protruding from the guiding joint. The container body includes a gripping portion recessed from the outside to the inside of the container and a flat portion, and the flat portion and the gripping portion are respectively located on both sides of the discharge port in the guiding joint, and the flat portion faces the gripping portion.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the discharge port has an open guiding groove, and the bottom of the guiding groove is located on an intermediate surface between the flat portion and the gripping portion.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the axial direction of the container, the ratio of the height of the innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion to the height of the container body is 0.5:1 to 0.8:1.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the container, the ratio of the depth of the innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion to the overall width of the container in the same direction is 1:4.5 to 1:7.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the container body further includes a shoulder portion integrally connected to the gripping portion and a base portion. The shoulder portion is provided at the highest point of the container body, and the base portion is provided at the lowest point on the side away from the guide joint of the gripping portion. The innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion is closer to the shoulder portion than to the base portion. The gripping portion is connected to the shoulder portion, and the portion between the innermost portion of the gripping portion and the shoulder portion is formed into a streamline-shaped arc surface.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the portion between the innermost portion of the gripping portion and the base portion is formed into a streamline-shaped arc surface.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the gradient of the portion extending from the innermost portion on the surface of the gripping portion to the shoulder portion is greater than the gradient of the portion extending from the innermost portion on the surface of the gripping portion to the base portion.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in a cross-section perpendicular to the central axis of the container, the bending curvature of the flat portion is smaller than the bending curvature of other portions of the container.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the flat portion is elongated and extends from the shoulder portion to the base portion.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the container body further includes a transparent window, the transparent window is elongated, extends from the shoulder portion to the base portion, the transparent window is provided between the flat portion and the gripping portion in the circumferential direction of the container, is arranged in parallel with the flat portion, and the transparent window is integrally formed with the container body.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the container body, the shoulder portion, the base portion, the gripping portion, the flat portion, and the transparent window portion are smoothly connected.

[0015] The container for accommodating a liquid according to each of the above-described exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure has the advantages that the shape of the container body is unique, conforms to the ergonomics of a human hand, is easy to grip, can realize an optimal guiding direction during gripping, and since the container body has a unique transparent window, the remaining amount of the liquid inside the container can be intuitively displayed.

[0016] By describing the present disclosure with reference to the drawings below, other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent and the present disclosure can be fully understood.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, the technical method of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings according to the embodiments. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar members. Hereinafter, the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings is only for interpreting the overall concept of the present invention of the present disclosure, and should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0019] Also, in the following detailed description, in order to facilitate interpretation, many specific details are described to aim for a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, obviously, one or more embodiments can be implemented even without those specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are shown in an illustrated form to simplify the drawings.

[0020] According to an overall technical concept of the present disclosure, a container is provided that includes a container body and a guiding joint, the guiding joint removably seals the container body, the guiding joint includes a discharge port protruding from the guiding joint, and is a container for containing a liquid, wherein the container body includes a gripping portion recessed from the outside to the inside of the container and a flat portion, the flat portion and the gripping portion are respectively located on both sides of the discharge port in the guiding joint, and the flat portion faces the gripping portion.

[0021] The container according to the present disclosure is used for packaging a plurality of types of liquid products. The container according to the present invention can contain products such as cleaning products, disinfectants, dishwashing detergents, laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, fabric dyes, surface protectants, hair care products, foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, supplements, automotive supplies, and aviation supplies.

[0022] Figures 1 to 2 show the relative action of the container on a person's hand during use according to the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, when the user tries to grasp the container and extends the person's hand into the concave gripping part of the container, naturally, the thumb and the other four fingers of the person's hand sandwich the thinnest part of the container, that is, near the deepest concave part. Among them, the thumb extends beyond a part between the gripping part and the flat part to the flat part and presses the flat part at the same time. The other four fingers of the person's hand, that is, the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger, are placed in the concave gripping part, and the index finger is in close contact with the lower part of the shoulder of the container, so that the container can be easily sandwiched and lifted. As shown in Figure 2, when the user needs to discharge the container, the thumb naturally adheres to the flat part, and with the ergonomic movement of the wrist, the liquid in the container is discharged in the optimal guiding direction.

[0023] Figures 3 to 5 show three elevation views of the container according to the present disclosure when the container is placed in an upright state. And, Figure 6 shows a front view of the bottom of the container according to the present disclosure.

[0024] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the container for containing liquid includes a container body 100 and a guide joint 200. The guide joint 200 removably seals the container body 100, and the guide joint 200 includes a discharge port 201 protruding from the guide joint 200. The container body 100 includes a gripping part 101 recessed from the outside to the inside of the container and a flat part 102. The flat part 102 and the gripping part 101 are located on both sides of the container respectively. For example, the flat part 102 and the gripping part 101 may be located on both sides of the discharge port 201 in the guide joint 200. The flat part 102 faces the gripping part 101. The flat part 102 is used for pasting a label printed with relevant information of the stored product, such as the name of the product, trademark, ingredients, usage method, manufacturer, seller, etc. By simultaneously gripping the gripping part 101 and the flat part 102 with a person's hand, the discharging operation on the container is realized.

[0025] Since it has a specific guiding direction, if the container is not properly grasped, the liquid in the container cannot be smoothly guided and prevented from deviating from the discharge port and flowing to other unwanted locations. This increases the difficulty of quickly and optimally grasping the container by hand. However, in the embodiments of the present invention, in order to provide the above-described combined arrangement of the gripping portion, the flat portion, and the discharge port, the user can quickly determine the correct discharge method of the container only by the feeling of the unique shape of the container body of the human hand, without the need to carefully observe the position of the discharge port. Therefore, it is particularly user-friendly for people with visual impairments or users who have the habit of unconsciously discharging liquids. As shown in FIG. 5, the discharge port 201 has an open guide groove 202, and the bottom of the guide groove 202 is located on the intermediate surface between the flat portion 102 and the gripping portion 101. The relative position between the discharge port 201 and the gripping portion 101 can achieve the optimal guiding of the guide joint 200 when the human hand grasps the container.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the ratio of the height h2 of the innermost point A recessed inside the gripping portion 101 to the height h1 of the container body 100 is 0.5:1 to 0.8:1, preferably 0.625:1. Among them, the height h1 of the container body 100 is defined as the vertical distance between the shoulder portion 103 and the base portion 104 of the container body 100 when the container body 100 is placed vertically on a horizontal plane. The height h2 of the innermost point A is defined as the vertical distance between the innermost point A and the base portion 104 when the container body 100 is placed vertically on a horizontal plane. In the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the container body 100, the ratio of the recess depth d2 of the innermost point A recessed inside the gripping portion 101 to the overall width d1 of the container in the same direction is 1:4.5 to 1:7, preferably 1:5.7. Among them, the overall width d1 of the container is defined as the maximum horizontal width of the base portion of the container body 100 when the container body 100 is placed vertically on a horizontal plane. The recess depth d2 of the innermost point A is defined as the horizontal distance between the widest point of the base portion of the container body 100 and the innermost point A when the container body 100 is placed vertically on a horizontal plane. As can be seen from the test, when the dimensions of the recess are designed in this way, an optimal compromise between the shape and stability of the container can be obtained. Also, since the position of the most recessed point approaches the golden section point of the height, the design of the recess will be rich in aesthetic feeling.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the container body 100 further includes a shoulder portion 103 integrally connected to the gripping portion 101 and a base portion 104. The shoulder portion 103 is provided at the highest point of the container body 100. The base portion 104 is provided at the lowest point on the side away from the guide joint 200 of the gripping portion 101. The innermost point A recessed inside the gripping portion 101 is closer to the shoulder portion 103 than to the base portion 104. The gripping portion 101 is connected to the shoulder portion 103, and the portion between the innermost point A of the gripping portion 101 and the shoulder portion 103 is formed into a streamlined arc surface. The portion between the innermost point A of the gripping portion 101 and the base portion 104 is formed into a streamlined arc surface.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 3, the gradient α1 of the portion extending from the innermost position A to the shoulder portion 103 on the surface of the gripping portion 101 is greater than the gradient α2 of the portion extending from the innermost position A to the base portion 104 on the surface of the gripping portion 101. Among them, the gradient α1 is defined as the angle between the tangent plane and the perpendicular plane of the portion passing through the innermost position A and extending from the innermost position A to the shoulder portion 103, and the gradient α1 is defined as the angle between the tangent plane and the perpendicular plane of the portion passing through the innermost position A and extending from the innermost position A to the base portion 104. With such a design, the portion above the innermost position A is suitable for placing the index finger of a person's hand, and the portion below the innermost position A is suitable for placing the middle finger, ring finger and little finger of a person's hand side by side.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 6, in a cross-section perpendicular to the central axis, the bending curvature of the flat portion 102 is smaller than the bending curvature of other portions of the container. The flat portion 102 is used for attaching a label.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the flat portion 102 is long and extends from the shoulder portion 103 to the base portion 104. In this way, since the area of the flat portion 102 can be made as large as possible, more information can be printed on the attached label.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 5, the container body 100 further includes a transparent window 105. The transparent window 105 is long and extends from the shoulder portion 103 to the base portion 104. The transparent window 105 is provided between the flat portion 102 and the gripping portion 101 in the circumferential direction of the container and is arranged in parallel with the flat portion 102. The transparent window 105 is integrally formed with the container body 100. Since the transparent window 105 is in an extremely thin slit shape, the liquid level is displayed as a dot in the transparent window 105, making it easier to identify the height of the water level.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the container body 100, the shoulder portion 103, the base portion 104, the gripping portion 101, the flat portion 102, and the transparent window 105 are smoothly connected. Since each part is smoothly connected, it is easy to comfortably grip with a human hand, and even if it hits strongly, cracks due to sharp corners are less likely to occur.

[0033] The container for containing a liquid according to each of the above-described exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure has an advantage that the shape of the container body is unique, conforms to the ergonomics of a human hand, is easy to grip, can realize an optimal guiding direction during gripping, and since the container body has a unique transparent window, the remaining amount of the liquid inside the container can be intuitively displayed.

[0034] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are merely exemplary. Those skilled in the art can modify them, and the structures described in each embodiment can be freely combined without generating contradictions in structure or principle.

[0035] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to the drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are merely for exemplarily explaining the optimal embodiments of the present disclosure and should not be understood as limiting the present disclosure.

[0036] Although some of the embodiments of the overall concept of this invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can modify these embodiments without departing from the principles and ideas of the overall concept of the present invention, and the scope of the present disclosure should be understood to be limited by the claims and their equivalents.

[0037] Note that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the terms "a" or "one" do not exclude a plurality. Also, the reference numerals of all elements in the claims should not be understood as limiting the scope of the present disclosure.

[0038] The dimensions and numerical values described in this specification should not be understood as being strictly limited to the precise numerical values cited. On the contrary, unless otherwise specified, each dimension is for the purpose of indicating the recited numerical value and the functionally equivalent range around that numerical value. For example, a ratio of "0.625:1" is for the purpose of indicating "about 0.625:1".

Claims

1. A container for containing liquid, comprising a container body (100) and a guiding joint (200), wherein the guiding joint (200) removably seals the container body (100), and the guiding joint (200) includes a discharge port (201) protruding from the guiding joint (200). The container body (100) includes a gripping portion (101) recessed from the outside to the inside of the container and a flat portion (102). The flat portion (102) and the gripping portion (101) are respectively located on both sides of the discharge port (201) in the guiding joint (200). The flat portion (102) faces the gripping portion (101). A container characterized by this.

2. The discharge port (201) has an open guiding groove (202), and the bottom of the guiding groove (202) is located on the intermediate surface between the flat portion (102) and the gripping portion (101). The container according to Claim 1, characterized by this.

3. In the axial direction of the container, the ratio of the height of the innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion (101) to the height of the container body (100) is 0.5:1 to 0.8:

1. The container according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by this.

4. In the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the container, the ratio of the depth of the innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion (101) to the total width of the container in the same direction is 1:4.5 to 1:

7. The container according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized by this.

5. The container body (100) further includes a shoulder portion (103) integrally connected to the gripping portion (101) and a base portion (104). The shoulder portion (103) is provided at the highest point of the container body (100). The base portion (104) is provided at the lowest point on the side of the gripping portion (101) away from the guiding joint (200). The innermost recessed portion inside the gripping portion (101) is closer to the shoulder portion (103) than to the base portion (104). The gripping portion (101) is connected to the shoulder portion (103). The container according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the portion between the innermost recessed portion of the gripping portion (101) and the shoulder portion (103) is formed into a streamline-shaped arc surface.

6. The container according to Claim 5, characterized in that the portion between the innermost recessed portion of the gripping portion (101) and the base portion (104) is formed into a streamline-shaped arc surface.

7. The gradient of the portion extending from the innermost part to the shoulder portion (103) on the surface of the gripping portion (101) is greater than the gradient of the portion extending from the innermost part to the base portion (104) on the surface of the gripping portion (101). The container according to claim 6, characterized in that.

8. In a cross-section perpendicular to the central axis of the container, the bending curvature of the flat portion (102) is smaller than the bending curvature of other portions of the container. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that.

9. The flat portion (102) is elongate and extends from the shoulder portion (103) to the base portion (104). The container according to claim 8, characterized in that.

10. The container body (100) further includes a transparent window (105). The transparent window (105) is elongate and extends from the shoulder portion (103) to the base portion (104). The transparent window (105) is provided between the flat portion (102) and the gripping portion (101) in the circumferential direction of the container and is arranged in parallel with the flat portion (102). The transparent window (105) is integrally formed with the container body (100). The container according to claim 5, characterized in that.

11. In the container body (100), the shoulder portion (103), the base portion (104), the gripping portion (101), the flat portion (102), and the transparent window (105) are smoothly connected. The container according to claim 10, characterized in that.

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