Container for coating

Abstract

To provide a container for coating that does not require preparation of an inner container, an outer container, and a scraping plate in a separate manner, enables coating to be repeatedly stored without wasting coating, and can improve work efficiency.SOLUTION: A container 1 according to the present invention is a container for coating 1 including: a container body 2 for storing coating including a bottom part 10 and a side surface part 8 and formed with an opening 14 opened upward; an intermediate plate 4 provided in the container body; and a lid 6 attached to the container body 2 so as to cover the opening 14 of the container body 2 while the intermediate plate 4 is stored in the container body. The intermediate plate 4 is formed with a scraping part 26 and an opening part 32. The intermediate plate 4 is detachably provided in the container body 2 above the coating stored in the container body 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a paint container, and more particularly to a paint container having a container body for containing paint, a middle plate, and a lid. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a paint can having a top plate formed with a flat surface and an inclined surface. In the paint can of Patent Document 1, a squeezing portion is formed on the inclined surface of the top plate, and an opening is formed on the flat surface of the top plate, which opening is used to insert and remove a paint roller to remove paint. The squeezing portion on the inclined surface adjusts the amount of paint attached to the paint roller, and any excess paint after adjustment flows down the inclined portion and falls into the paint can through the opening. In the paint can of Patent Document 1, the opening on the flat surface of the top plate is closed with a lid when the paint can is not in use. Patent Document 2 discloses an inner container for coating in which a convex, ironing portion is formed on the side wall of the container.

[0003] In addition, conventionally, a widely used method involves preparing an inner container such as a disposable or simple thin-walled bucket and a rigid outer container that holds the inner container, and at the painting work site, transferring paint from a cylindrical metal paint can or the like into the inner container held by the outer container depending on the amount to be used, and performing painting or application work while using a separately prepared squeezing board to adjust the amount of paint to be applied to a roller or brush (for example, Patent Document 2 discloses such an inner container). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4386785 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3237984 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, when transferring paint stored in a paint can or the like to a disposable inner container held in an outer container according to the amount to be used and then performing painting or coating operations, the inner container, outer container, and scraping board must all be prepared separately, and the paint must also be transferred, making the entire operation time-consuming.

[0006] Furthermore, with the paint can of Patent Document 1, when the paint can is stored after use, excess paint that adheres to the ironing part of the top plate dries and peels off, becoming mixed in with the paint as foreign matter, and such paint that has once dried no longer functions as the original paint and is wasted.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a paint container that does not require separate preparation of an inner container, an outer container, and a scraping plate, that allows paint to be stored repeatedly without wasting it, and that further improves work efficiency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a paint container comprising a container body for containing paint, having a bottom and side portions and formed with an opening that opens upward, a middle plate provided within the container body, and a lid attached to the container body so as to cover the opening of the container body while the middle plate is contained within the container body, the middle plate having a squeezing portion and an opening formed therein, and the middle plate being arranged to be located above the paint contained within the container body.

[0009] According to the present invention, the paint container comprises a container body for containing paint, a middle plate disposed within the container body, and a lid attached to the container body so as to cover the opening of the container body while the middle plate remains within the container body. The middle plate has a squeegee and an opening, and is positioned above the paint contained within the container body. Therefore, by simply removing the lid, a worker can immerse a roller or brush in the paint contained within the container body and adjust the amount of paint using the squeegee of the middle plate, thereby efficiently performing painting and application tasks. Furthermore, by attaching the lid, paint can be repeatedly stored while the middle plate with the squeegee formed within the container, thereby preventing the paint within the container from drying out and reducing paint waste. Furthermore, the present invention eliminates the need for transferring paint from, for example, a paint can, and obviates the need for separate inner containers, outer containers, squeegees, and other components required in conventional paint containers. Therefore, according to the present invention, there is no need to prepare an inner container, an outer container, and a scraping plate separately, and the paint can be repeatedly stored without being wasted, further improving work efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, in the present invention, preferably, the middle plate is made of a planar member, the ironing portion of the middle plate is formed in an area on one side of the planar member in a planar view, and the opening of the middle plate is formed in an area on the other side of the planar member in a planar view. According to the present invention configured in this manner, it is possible to easily adjust the amount of paint by using the squeezing portion of the middle plate, and to easily access the paint inside the container body through the opening.

[0011] In the present invention, the middle plate is preferably removably provided on the container body. According to the present invention configured in this way, when the container is in use (working), removing the middle plate completely opens the opening of the container body, making it easy to stir the paint inside the container body with a stirring rod, etc. On the other hand, when the container is not in use, storing the middle plate in the container body and attaching the lid prevents excess paint adhering to the squeezing section from drying out, allowing the paint to be used effectively the next time it is used.

[0012] In the present invention, the intermediate plate is preferably placed from above on a shoulder portion provided on the inner side of the side surface of the container body and at a predetermined distance below the upper edge of the container body. According to the present invention configured in this way, the middle plate can be made removable with a simpler configuration. Furthermore, since the shoulder portion is located a predetermined distance below the upper edge of the container body (for example, 15 mm below the upper edge of the container body), a side wall with a height equivalent to the distance from the upper edge is formed for the middle plate placed on the shoulder portion, thereby preventing excess paint from leaking out of the container when the middle plate is used for squeezing.

[0013] In the present invention, the shoulder portion is preferably formed to extend horizontally inside the side surface of the container body, and the planar member of the middle plate is placed on the shoulder portion to extend horizontally. According to the present invention configured in this manner, the intermediate plate is provided to extend horizontally, so that rollers, brushes, etc. can be temporarily and stably placed on the intermediate plate.

[0014] In the present invention, the ironing portion of the intermediate plate preferably has a pair or a single protrusion that protrudes upward and has a predetermined length, and a hole formed in the vicinity of the protrusion. According to the present invention configured in this manner, during or after squeezing a roller or brush with the protrusions of the squeezing part, excess paint removed by squeezing can be dropped directly downward through the holes, thereby minimizing waste of paint.

[0015] In addition, in the present invention, preferably, the container body has a base portion at its bottom that protrudes downward and has a predetermined shape and size, for placing the container on, and the lid has a recess of a size and shape that allows the base portion of the container body of a container for other paint to be placed on it from above. With this configuration, multiple containers can be stacked when not in use, either with paint inside or empty. Furthermore, because the lids can be attached while the middle plates are housed in the container bodies, stacking containers one on top of the other prevents excess paint remaining on the scraping section from adhering to other containers.

[0016] In addition, in the present invention, the lid preferably has a groove formed on its outer periphery that extends all the way around, and when the lid is attached to the container body, the groove on the lid engages with the upper edge that extends all the way around the container body so that the inside of the container body is sealed. According to the present invention configured in this manner, after using the container, the container body is sealed simply by attaching the lid, which more reliably preserves the paint inside the container body, prevents the paint from drying out, and also prevents the smell of the paint from leaking to the outside.

[0017] In the present invention, the container body, the middle plate and the lid of the container are preferably made of synthetic resin. According to the present invention configured as described above, while conventional metal paint cans require a separate tool, such as a can opener, to open the lid, the synthetic resin container allows workers to easily open and close the lid without the need for a separate tool. Furthermore, compared to metal paint cans, the synthetic resin container has the advantage of being more resistant to dents and deformation and rust-resistant. Furthermore, because the synthetic resin is easy to mold, it is easy to provide a so-called tamper-evident mechanism that requires a specific opening procedure to prevent the lid from being easily opened when selling unopened paint containers. Furthermore, it is easy to manufacture containers of various shapes, such as a rectangle with curved corners in plan view (the straight lines can also be gently curved).

[0018] In the present invention, the container body, the middle plate, and the lid of the container are preferably rectangular in plan view. According to the present invention configured in this manner, it is easier to stack multiple containers one on top of the other for display, compared to cylindrical container cans, and labels such as product descriptions can be attached to the sides of the container body in an easily visible manner.

[0019] In the present invention, preferably, the opening formed in the intermediate plate is formed with a holding portion capable of temporarily holding a painting roller and a paint application brush. The present invention, configured in this way, allows the paint roller and paint brush to be temporarily held during work, improving workability for the worker. It also prevents the roller or brush from rolling out of the container, causing the paint to mix with external dust or dirt, or preventing the paint from accidentally adhering to the floor or other exterior surfaces. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the present invention, there is no need to prepare an inner container, an outer container, and a scraping plate separately, and the paint can be repeatedly stored without being wasted, further improving work efficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1, showing a schematic configuration of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a portion A of FIG. 2 in an enlarged manner to explain how the middle plate and the lid are installed on the container body. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of a middle plate of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a plan view illustrating a first usage mode in which a middle plate is installed in a container body of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating a second usage mode of the container body of the container according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]3 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 2 illustrating an example of an unused state in which two containers according to an embodiment of the present invention are stacked vertically. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Next, a container according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] First, the configuration of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Figure 1 is a plan view of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in Figure 1 showing the schematic configuration of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of part A in Figure 2 for explaining the installation state of a middle plate and a lid on a container body, and Figure 4 is a plan view showing the schematic configuration of the middle plate of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a paint container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and this container 1 has a container body 2, a middle plate 4, and a lid 6.

[0024] The container 1 according to this embodiment, including the container body 2, the middle plate 4, and the lid 6, is entirely made of synthetic resin. Synthetic resins include thermoplastic resins and so-called plastics. In this embodiment, the synthetic resin is colored. Therefore, when viewed from above as in FIG. 1, only the lid 6 of the container 1 is visible, with the container body 2 and the middle plate 4 located below it.

[0025] As a variant, if a translucent or transparent synthetic resin is used, when viewed from above, the color of the paint contained in the container body 2 can be seen along with the container body 2 and middle plate 4. On the other hand, if the container 1 is translucent or transparent, when viewed from the side, the color and remaining amount of paint can be seen.

[0026] The container body 2, middle plate 4, and lid 6 are formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. More specifically, the four corners of the rectangle are formed in a curved shape, and the four sides of the rectangle are formed in a gentle curve with a larger radius of curvature than the corners.

[0027] Next, the schematic configuration of the container body 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in Figure 2, the container body 2 has a side portion 8 and a bottom portion 10, above which is formed an upwardly opening 14 formed by the upper edge portion 12 of the side portion 8 (which is also the upper edge portion 12 of the container body 2; see Figure 3). As can be seen from Figure 2, the container body 2 is also rectangular in side view. More specifically, the side surface 8 is shaped to widen upward. The container body 2 is designed to hold paint up to the two-dot chain line indicated by the symbol L in Figure 2 (the specified paint height position).

[0028] A base 16 that protrudes downward and has a predetermined shape and size is formed on the bottom 10 of the container body 2. This base 16 has a downwardly extending rib formed around the entire circumference near the outer edge of the bottom 10, which functions as a container placement portion, in order to place the container 1 on a floor surface or the like. The base 16 and its rib are shaped and sized so that they can be placed on a recess 40 formed in the lid 6 of another container 1, as will be described later.

[0029] 2 and 3, a shoulder 18 is formed on the inner side of the side surface 8 of the container body 2, on which the middle plate 4 is placed from above the container. In this embodiment, this shoulder 18 is formed to go all the way around the outer periphery of the container body 2 (see FIG. 7). As a variant, the shoulder 18 may be provided partially and / or intermittently along the outer periphery of the container body 2 so that the middle plate 4 can be placed thereon.

[0030] Also, as shown in Figure 2, the shoulder portion 18 is formed to extend horizontally inside the side portion 8 of the container body 2, thereby allowing the middle plate 4 placed on the shoulder portion 18 to extend horizontally.

[0031] 2 and 3, the shoulder 18 is formed at a position that is a predetermined distance (e.g., 15 mm) below the upper edge 20, which is the uppermost position of the upper edge portion 12. In this embodiment, by adopting such a positional relationship, a side wall 22 having a height corresponding to the distance from the upper edge 20 is formed on the middle plate 4 placed on the shoulder 18.

[0032] During operation, excess paint generated by scrubbing paint adhering to a roller, brush, or the like at the squeegee portion 26 of the middle plate 4, which will be described later, may flow onto the middle plate 4. In this embodiment, the side walls 22 catch such excess paint flowing onto the middle plate 4, preventing it from leaking out of the container body 2. The above-mentioned predetermined distance is not limited to 15 mm, and may be any height that prevents excess paint from leaking out.

[0033] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an engagement portion 24 having a shape that can engage with a recessed groove 38 formed in the lid 6, which will be described later, is formed on the upper edge 12 of the container body 2.

[0034] Next, the schematic configuration of the middle plate 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in Figures 2 and 4, the middle plate 4 is made up of a single flat member. As shown in Figure 2, this middle plate 4 is sized so that when the container body 2 is closed with the lid 6, the middle plate 4 is accommodated inside the container body 2 with the middle plate 4 resting on the shoulder portion 18.

[0035] 4, in this embodiment, the middle plate 4 has an opening region S2 having an area large enough to secure the opening 14 large enough to insert a roller, and an ironing region S1 occupying the remaining area. Note that the respective proportions of these regions S1 and S2 are not limited to the example shown in the figure and may be changed as appropriate.

[0036] As a modified example, the squeezing region S1 may be inclined relative to the horizontal. In other words, as a modified example of the mid-plate 4, the squeezing region S1 and the opening region S2 may each be formed of a planar member, and the planar members may extend at an angle to each other in side view so that the squeezing portion 26 is inclined toward the opening 32. In other words, the mid-plate 4 may be formed of a planar member extending in a V-shape in side view. In this case, the shape of the shoulder portion 18 may be appropriately modified to support the V-shaped mid-plate 4, or a support portion may be added to the shoulder portion 18 to support the V-shaped mid-plate 4 from below (particularly supporting the squeezing region S1 from below).

[0037] First, the configuration of the squeezing area S1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 4, the squeezing area S1 is an area on one side of the middle plate 4 in a plan view, and is formed with a plurality of squeezing portions 26. In this example, a total of 16 sets of squeezing portions 26 are formed. In this embodiment, the squeezing part 26 is configured with a pair of protrusions 28 and a hole 30 formed between these protrusions 28. Each protrusion 28 extends linearly as shown in FIG. 4, and protrudes upward in cross-sectional view as shown in FIG. 2.

[0038] 2, each hole 30 is an opening that penetrates in the vertical direction in a cross-sectional view, and is formed along the longitudinal direction of the protrusion 28 in a plan view, as shown in Fig. 4. Each hole 30 is provided near the protrusion 28 so that excess paint from the roller or brush that has been rubbed by the protrusion 28 can fall below the container body 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the ironing region S1 has one hole 31 formed in the center thereof.

[0039] As a modified example, each of the squeezing portions 26 may have a pair of protrusions 28 or a single protrusion 28. As a modified example, the holes 30 may not be provided. If the holes 30 are not provided, the worker simply tilts the removable middle plate 4 after work is completed to return the excess paint on the middle plate 4 back into the container body 2.

[0040] Next, the configuration of the opening region S2 will be described. As shown in Fig. 4, the opening region S2 is an area on the other side of the middle plate 4 in a plan view, and one opening 32 having the shape shown in Fig. 4 is formed in a part of that area. A first recess 34 is formed in this opening 32, mainly for temporarily holding a painting roller (not shown) during work. This first recess 34 is provided in the middle of the width direction of the opening 32 (the direction of the long sides of the rectangular shape of the middle plate 4), and is formed in an arc shape in a plan view so that it can hold the handle portion of the painting roller. Furthermore, second recesses 36 for temporarily holding a paint brush are formed at both ends in the width direction of the opening 32. These second recesses 36 are formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view so that they can hold the handle portion of the brush.

[0041] Next, the schematic structure of the lid 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the lid 6 is formed in a size and shape that covers the container body 2 in a plan view, and further, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, a recessed groove 38 that engages with the engaging portion 24 of the container body 2 described above is formed on the inside of the lid 6 (the side facing the bottom 10 of the container body 2). This recessed groove 38 is formed around the entire periphery near the outer periphery of the lid 6 (outer periphery), and when the lid 6 is attached to the container body 2, the recessed groove 38 engages with the engaging portion 24, thereby hermetically closing the container body 2. In this way, the lid 6 hermetically covers and closes the opening 14 of the container body 2, and the recessed groove 38 and the engaging portion 24 function as a so-called seal.

[0042] Next, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a recess 40 of a predetermined size and shape is formed on the top surface of the lid 6. As shown in FIG. 2, the recess 40 is an area surrounded by a raised portion (peripheral edge) 40a formed on the lid 6 so as to be concave downward. The size of the recess 40 surrounded by the peripheral edge 40a is larger in plan view than the size of the base 16 of the container body 2 described above (more specifically, the size defined by the rib on the outer peripheral edge of the base 16), and is similar in plan view to the shape of the base 16 (more specifically, the planar shape of the rib extending on the outer peripheral edge of the base 16). This allows multiple containers 1 to be stably stacked one on top of the other (see FIG. 7), as will be described later.

[0043] Next, examples of usage patterns of the container 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is a plan view illustrating a first usage pattern in which a middle plate is installed in the container body of the container according to this embodiment, and Figure 6 is a plan view illustrating a second usage pattern in which the container body of the container according to this embodiment is used. First, Figure 5 shows the basic usage state of container 1, with lid 6 removed (not shown) and middle plate 4 placed on container body 2. As shown in Figure 5, an operator dips a roller, brush, or the like into the paint below through opening 32 in opening region S2 to apply the paint. In addition, by using squeezing portion 26 in squeezing region S1 adjacent to opening region S2, the amount of paint adhering to the roller, brush, or the like can be adjusted without the paint leaking outside of container 1.

[0044] 6 shows another usage form of container 1, in which not only lid 6 but also middle plate 4 has been removed. In this usage form, an operator can efficiently stir the paint contained in container body 2 using a known stirring rod or the like (not shown).

[0045] Next, an example of storage of the container 1 according to this embodiment when not in use will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view similar to Fig. 2 for illustrating an example of an unused state in which two containers according to an embodiment of the present invention are stacked vertically. As shown in Fig. 7, first, the lower container 1 is placed on the floor or a shelf. In this state, the base 16 of the bottom 10 is in contact with the floor or the like. More specifically, the ribs of the base 16 described above are in contact with the floor or the like. Meanwhile, the upper container 1 is placed on the lower container 1. In this state, the base 16 of the upper container 1 (more specifically, the rib of the base 16) is placed on the recess 40 formed in the lid 6 of the lower container 1.

[0046] Here, as described above, the size and shape of the recess 40 of the lid 6 are set to a size and shape that allows the base 16 to be placed on it, thereby preventing the upper container 1 from shifting sideways relative to the lower container 1. 7 is an example of a paint container with a capacity of 1.5 L, and the container 1 shown in the above-mentioned Figures 1 to 6 is an example of a container with a capacity of 4 L. However, the capacity is not limited to these, and in particular, since the container 1 of this embodiment is made of synthetic resin, it can be applied to containers with various capacities (less than 1.5 L, 1.5 L to 4 L, 4 L or more, etc.). In addition, in this embodiment, the paint is mainly assumed to be a water-based paint, commonly known as "paint," but other types of paint may be used as long as they do not dissolve synthetic resins.

[0047] Next, the effects of the container 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the container 1 according to this embodiment and its variants is a container 1 for paint comprising a container body 2 for containing paint, which has a bottom 10 and side portions 8 and is formed with an opening 14 that opens upward, a middle plate 4 provided within this container body, and a lid 6 attached to the container body 2 so as to cover the opening 14 of the container body 2 while the middle plate 4 is contained within the container body, and the middle plate 4 is formed with a squeezing portion 26 and an opening 32, and the middle plate 4 is arranged to be above the paint contained in the container body 2.

[0048] According to this embodiment, a worker can prepare a roller, brush, or the like, and simply remove the lid 6 to dip the roller or brush into the paint contained in the container body 2. The worker can then adjust the amount of paint using the wiping portion 26 of the middle plate 4, allowing for efficient painting and application. Furthermore, by attaching the lid 6 to the container body 2, the middle plate 4 with the wiping portion 26 formed thereon can be stored within the container body 2, allowing for repeated use of the paint. This prevents the paint in the container body 2 from drying out and reduces paint waste. Furthermore, this embodiment eliminates the need for the work of transferring paint from, for example, a paint can, and also eliminates the need for separate inner containers, outer containers, wiping plates, and the like, as in the prior art. Therefore, this embodiment eliminates the need for separate inner containers, outer containers, and wiping plates, and allows for repeated use of the paint without waste, further improving work efficiency.

[0049] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variants, the middle plate 4 is made of a planar member, the squeezing portion 26 of the middle plate 4 is formed in an area S1 on one side of the planar member in a planar view, and the opening 32 of the middle plate 4 is formed in an area S2 on the other side of the planar member in a planar view, so that it is easy to both adjust the amount of paint using the squeezing portion 26 of the middle plate 4 and to access the paint in the container body 2 through the opening 32.

[0050] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its modified examples, middle plate 4 is removably attached to container body 2, so that when container 1 is in use (working), removing middle plate 4 completely opens opening 14 of container body 2, making it easy to stir the paint inside container body 2 with a stirring rod or the like. On the other hand, when container 1 is not in use, by storing middle plate 4 in container body 2 and attaching lid 6 to container body 2, it is possible to prevent excess paint adhering to squeezing portion 26 from drying out, allowing the paint to be used effectively the next time it is used.

[0051] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its modified examples, the middle plate 4 is placed from above on a shoulder 18 that is located on the inner side of the side surface 8 of the container body 2 and a predetermined distance below the upper edge 20 of the container body 2, making it possible to remove the middle plate 4 with a simpler configuration. Furthermore, since the shoulder 18 is located a predetermined distance below the upper edge of the container body 2 (in the above example, 15 mm below the upper edge), the middle plate 4 placed on the shoulder 18 forms a side wall 22 with a height corresponding to the distance from the upper edge, which prevents excess paint from leaking out of the container 1 when the middle plate 4 is used for squeezing.

[0052] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variants, the shoulder portion 18 is formed to extend horizontally inside the side portion 8 of the container body 2, and the planar member of the middle plate 4 is placed on the shoulder portion 18 so as to extend horizontally, so that rollers, brushes, etc. can be temporarily placed stably on the middle plate 4.

[0053] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variations, the squeezing portion 26 of the middle plate 4 has a pair or a single protrusion 28 that protrudes upward and has a predetermined length, and a hole 30 formed in the vicinity of the protrusion 28. Therefore, during or after squeezing with a roller or brush using the protrusion 28 of the squeezing portion 26, excess paint removed by squeezing can drop directly downward through the hole 30, thereby minimizing waste of paint.

[0054] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variations, the container body 2 has a base 16 of a predetermined shape and size formed at its bottom 10, which protrudes downward and on which the container 1 is placed, and the lid 6 has a recess 40 formed therein that is sized and shaped to allow the base 16 of the container body 2 of another paint container 1 to be placed from above. This allows multiple containers 1 to be stacked when not in use, either with paint inside or empty. Furthermore, because the lid 6 can be attached while the middle plate 4 is housed in the container body 2, stacking containers 1 one above the other prevents excess paint remaining on the scraping portion from adhering to other containers.

[0055] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variant, the lid 6 has a groove 38 formed around its outer periphery, and when the lid 6 is attached to the container body 2, the groove 38 of the lid 6 engages with the upper edge portions 12, 24 extending around the container body 2 so as to seal the inside of the container body 2. Therefore, after using the container 1, the container body 2 is sealed simply by attaching the lid 6, which more reliably preserves the paint in the container body 2, prevents the paint from drying out, and also prevents the smell of the paint from leaking to the outside.

[0056] According to this embodiment and its modifications, the container body 2, middle plate 4, and lid 6 of the container 1 are made of synthetic resin. While conventional metal paint cans require a separate tool, such as a can opener, to open the lid, the container 1 according to this embodiment and its modifications is made of synthetic resin, allowing workers to easily open and close the lid 6 without the need for a separate tool. Compared to metal paint cans, the synthetic resin also offers advantages of being more resistant to dents and deformation and rust. Furthermore, because the container 1 is made of synthetic resin, it is easy to mold. For example, when selling unopened paint containers 1, it is easy to provide a so-called anti-tamper mechanism that requires a specific opening procedure to prevent the lid 6 from being easily opened. Furthermore, it is easy to fabricate containers of various shapes, such as a rectangle with curved corners in plan view (the straight portions can also be gently curved).

[0057] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its variants, the container body 2, middle plate 4, and lid 6 of the container 1 are rectangular in plan view, making it easier to stack multiple containers 1 one on top of the other for display, compared to cylindrical container cans, and labels with product descriptions and the like can be attached to the side of the container body 2 in an easily visible manner.

[0058] Furthermore, according to this embodiment and its modifications, the opening 32 formed in the middle plate 4 is formed with holders 34, 36 capable of temporarily holding a paint roller and a paint brush, which allows the paint roller and paint brush to be temporarily held during work, improving workability for the worker. This also prevents the roller or brush from rolling out of the container, causing the paint to mix with external dust or dirt, or preventing the paint from accidentally adhering to the exterior floor or other surface. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] S1 Stroking area S2 opening area L Paint specified height position 1 container 2 Container body 4 Middle Plate 6 Lid 8 Side part 10 bottom 12 Upper edge of side surface, upper edge of container body 14 Aperture 16 Base part, container placement part 18 Shoulder 20 Upper edge 22 Side wall 24 Engagement part 26 Training Club 28 Pair of protrusions 30 holes 32 Opening 34 First recess (roller holding portion) 36 Second recess (brush holding portion) 38 Engagement groove 40 Recess, container placement portion

Claims

1. A container for paint, comprising: a container body for containing paint, the container body having a bottom and a side surface and an opening that opens upward; a middle plate provided in the container body; a lid attached to the container body so as to cover the opening of the container body while the middle plate is housed within the container body, The middle plate is formed with a squeeze portion and an opening, A container characterized in that the intermediate plate is arranged above the paint contained in the container body.

2. The mid-plate is made of a planar member, the ironing portion of the middle plate is formed in a region on one side of the planar member in a plan view, The container according to claim 1 , wherein the opening of the mid-plate is formed in a region on the other side of the planar member in a plan view.

3. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the middle plate is removably provided on the container body.

4. 4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the middle plate is placed from above on a shoulder portion provided on the inner side of the side surface of the container body and a predetermined distance below the upper edge of the container body.

5. the shoulder portion is formed to extend horizontally inside the side surface of the container body, 5. The container of claim 4, wherein the planar member of the midplate rests on the shoulder so as to extend horizontally.

6. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the ironing portion of the middle plate has a pair or a single protrusion protruding upward and having a predetermined length, and a hole formed near the protrusion.

7. The container body has a base portion, which has a predetermined shape and a predetermined size, protruding downward and on which the container is placed, formed at its bottom portion; 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the lid has a recess formed therein that is sized and shaped so that the base of the container body of another paint container can be placed on the lid from above.

8. The cover has a recessed groove formed on its outer periphery, the recessed groove extending around the entire periphery.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein when the lid is attached to the container body, the groove of the lid engages with an upper edge portion extending around the entire periphery of the container body so as to seal the inside of the container body.

9. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container body, the middle plate, and the lid of the container are made of synthetic resin.

10. The container according to claim 9 , wherein the container body, the middle plate, and the lid of the container are rectangular in plan view.

11. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the opening formed in the middle plate is formed with a holder capable of temporarily holding a painting roller and a paint brush.

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