Scraping container

Abstract

To stably and accurately scrape a solid matter.SOLUTION: There is provided a scraping container 1 comprising a body cylinder 2, a movable member 3 provided with a receiving tray 21 for supporting a solid matter W, an operation cylinder 4 used in combination so as to be rotatable around a container axis O with respect to the body cylinder, a pedestal member 5 used in combination with respect to the body cylinder, and an energization member 70 for upwardly pushing up the receiving tray. The movable member is used in combination in an upwardly movable manner in a state of regulating rotation with respect to the pedestal member. The pedestal member comprises: an operation part 45 for regulating movement in a circumferential direction with respect to the body cylinder; an elastic connection piece for energizing the operation part toward an outer side in a radial direction in a state of allowing displacement of the operation part toward an inner side in the radial direction; and a regulation part for allowing vertical movement of the pedestal member when the operation part is displaced toward the inner side in the radial direction, while regulating downward movement of the pedestal member with respect to the body cylinder. Cutting blades each for cutting the solid matter, and discharge holes each for discharging the solid matter cut by each of the cutting blades are formed on a top wall of the operation cylinder.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a machined container. [Background technology]

[0002] When using a solid product such as soap, there is a demand for a container that can be easily scraped out to obtain the desired amount of solid product, and that can be easily refilled. As an example of this type of cutting container, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, a cutting container is known which includes a storage section in which solid material is stored, a rising bottom that can rise and fall within the storage section, an outer case that rotatably stores the storage section, and a rotating lid that has a cutting means and a discharge port for discharging the cut solid material. In this machined container, the rotating lid and the storage section are combined so that they cannot rotate, and the rising bottom can be raised by rotating the rotating lid and the outer case relative to each other, making it possible to machine out solid material using a cutting means. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-17249 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the conventional scraping containers described above, it is sometimes difficult to scrape out the solid material stably and accurately from the initial stage to the final stage of scraping out the solid material, and there is room for improvement.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a machined container that can stably and accurately machine out solid objects. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) A machined container according to the present invention comprises a main body tube disposed about a container axis and extending in a vertical direction; a topped, cylindrical movable member disposed within the main body tube so as to be able to move upward and having a tray on its upper surface for supporting a solid object; a topped, cylindrical operating tube disposed above the tray and having a top wall for vertically sandwiching the solid object between the tray and the operating tube, and assembled to the main body tube so as to be able to rotate relative to the main body tube around the container axis; a base member having a bottom wall disposed below the tray and assembled to the main body tube; and a biasing member disposed between the tray and the bottom wall and biasing the tray upward, wherein the movable member is assembled to the base member so as to be able to move upward in a state in which rotation in a circumferential direction around the container axis is restricted, and the base member is arranged at a position intersecting the container axis more than the bottom wall. The operating tube is provided with an operating unit that is arranged radially outward and whose movement in the circumferential direction relative to the main body tube is restricted, an elastic connecting piece that connects the bottom wall and the operating unit so that it can be elastically displaced in the radial direction and that biases the operating unit radially outward while allowing displacement of the operating unit radially inward, and a regulating unit that cooperates with the main body tube to regulate downward movement of the base member relative to the main body tube and allows vertical movement of the base member when the operating unit is displaced radially inward, and is characterized in that the top wall of the operating tube is formed with a cutting blade that protrudes downward and cuts the top surface of the solid material as the operating tube rotates, and a discharge hole that is formed to penetrate the top wall in the vertical direction along the cutting blade and discharges the solid material cut by the cutting blade to the outside.

[0007] According to the scraping container of the present invention, the base member is assembled to the main body tube via the operating part in a state in which its entire circumferential movement is restricted. Furthermore, a movable member having a tray for supporting solid material is assembled to the base member in a state in which its circumferential movement is restricted. This allows the cutting blade to rotate relative to the solid material supported in the tray by rotating the operating tube relative to the main body tube around the container axis, thereby cutting the top surface of the solid material. Therefore, the shavings of the solid material scraped off by the cutting can be quickly discharged to the outside through the discharge hole formed along the cutting blade and used. In particular, the tray that supports the solid material is pushed upward by the biasing member, so that the solid material can be pressed against the top wall with a predetermined biasing force. Moreover, the regulating portion restricts the downward movement of the base member relative to the main body tube, so that the base member can be positioned and the biasing member can be used to appropriately push up the tray. Therefore, the solid material can be scraped out stably and accurately using the cutting blade. Furthermore, even if the thickness of the solid material becomes thinner with use, the biasing force of the biasing member can be used to lift the movable member relative to the base member. Therefore, the movable member can be raised to follow the decrease in solid material, so that the solid material can continue to be pressed against the top wall. Therefore, the solid material can be scraped out stably and accurately.

[0008] However, if the thickness of the solid material becomes thinner with use, the vertical gap between the tray and the bottom wall will increase. In this case, for example, the operating member can be pushed radially inward. This allows the operating member to be displaced radially inward while elastically displacing the elastic connecting piece, thereby allowing the base member, whose downward movement was previously restricted by the restricting member, to move up and down. Therefore, while the operating member is being pushed in, the entire base member can be moved upward relative to the main body tube. This narrows the vertical gap between the tray and the bottom wall, returning it to its initial position, for example. Therefore, the biasing member can be used to press the solid material against the top wall with a predetermined biasing force, allowing the cutting blade to continue to scrape the solid material stably and accurately. Furthermore, by releasing the pushing operation of the operating part, the elastic connecting piece elastically restores its original deformation, allowing the operating part to be returned to its original position, and the cooperation between the main body tube and the regulating part restricts the downward movement of the base member, allowing it to be positioned at a predetermined height.

[0009] In this way, the base member can be raised in stages as the solid material decreases with use, allowing for stable and accurate cutting of the solid material from the initial stage to the final stage. Furthermore, because the raising of the base member is performed manually, the structure related to the raising can be made as simple as possible, making it easy to simplify the structure and reduce the number of parts. Therefore, it is possible to produce a cut-out container using a reduced amount of resin, which also contributes to reducing environmental impact.

[0010] Furthermore, when the solid matter has been used up to the last drop, the operating portion can be pushed radially inward again to allow the base member to move up and down. This allows the base member to move downward relative to the main body tube, and the base member can also be removed from the main body tube. This allows the biasing member and movable member to be removed from the main body tube one after the other. This allows new solid matter to be placed in the tray, and the machined container can be re-used with new solid matter. In this way, the solid matter can be easily placed (replaced), and the container can be used repeatedly by refilling it with solid matter as needed.

[0011] (2) The inner peripheral surface of the main body tube is formed with a plurality of engagement grooves that are recessed radially outward and spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the regulating portion protrudes radially outward and has an engagement protrusion that engages with each of the plurality of engagement grooves, and the engagement protrusion has an engagement surface that engages with the lower wall surface of the engagement groove from above, and when the operating portion is displaced radially inward, it disengages from within the engagement groove, releasing the engagement of the engagement surface with the lower wall surface.

[0012] In this case, by pushing the operating unit inward in the radial direction while elastically displacing the elastic connecting piece, the engaging protrusion can be released from the engaging groove and the engaging surface can be released from the engagement with the lower wall surface. This releases the restriction on downward movement of the base member relative to the main body tube and allows the base member to move up and down. Therefore, the base member can be moved upward as if pulled up. Then, by releasing the pushing operation of the operating unit, the elastic connecting piece undergoes elastic restoration deformation, allowing the engaging protrusion to engage in the engaging groove located above the initial engaging groove, and the engaging surface can be engaged with the lower wall surface of this engagement groove. In this way, the base member can be raised in stages while the engaging projections are engaged with the respective engaging grooves. In particular, since the engaging surfaces are engaged with the lower wall surfaces of the respective engaging grooves, it is possible to prevent the base member from unintentionally moving downward, and it is possible to reliably position the base member at the desired height.

[0013] (3) A plurality of central blades are formed at the center of the top wall of the operating tube, protruding downward and spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of central blades cut the upper surface of the solid material as the operating tube rotates, pushing it radially outward, and the cutting blades and the discharge hole may be positioned radially outward of the rotational trajectory of the plurality of central blades when viewed in a plan view from the container axial direction.

[0014] In this case, multiple central blades are formed at the center of the top wall of the control tube, allowing the central portion of the solid material's upper surface to be actively cut and scraped away as the control tube rotates. In particular, when the control tube is rotated, the rotation speed decreases as the rotational axis (the container axis) is approached, but the provision of multiple central blades allows the central portion of the solid material to be efficiently scraped away as well. Furthermore, the scraped pieces of solid material scraped away by the multiple central blades can be pushed radially outward and efficiently discharged to the outside through a discharge hole located outside the rotational path of the central blade. At the same time, the cutting blades can also be used to scrape away the outer portions of the solid material's upper surface, allowing the solid material to be discharged through the discharge hole. Therefore, the entire upper surface of the solid material can be scraped away evenly and uniformly, allowing the solid material to be used evenly and without bias.

[0015] (4) The upper surface of the receiving tray is formed with a plurality of locking protrusions that protrude upward and engage with the solid object to restrict the relative rotation of the solid object with respect to the receiving tray, and the protruding height of the plurality of locking protrusions may be formed to be higher than the protruding height of the cutting blade.

[0016] In this case, the solid object can be supported in a locked state on the upper surface of the tray using the multiple locking protrusions, thereby appropriately preventing the solid object from rotating along with the operating tube. In particular, since the multiple locking protrusions are formed higher than the protruding height of the cutting blade, the solid object can be stably held and the cutting blade can be moved relative to the solid object to perform cutting. Therefore, the solid object can be more stably cut out.

[0017] (5) The tray may be formed with a first relief hole that passes through the tray in the vertical direction, and the bottom wall may be formed with a second relief hole that passes through the bottom wall in the vertical direction.

[0018] In this case, even if a fluid such as water enters from the outside through the drain hole during use or storage, the fluid can be discharged to the outside through the first and second escape holes, thereby preventing problems such as unintentional dissolution of solid objects by the fluid. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The machined container according to the present invention allows for stable and accurate machining of solid materials, and also makes it easy to reduce the amount of resin used, thereby contributing to reducing the environmental burden. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a machined container according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the machined container shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the machined container taken along line AA shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the machined container taken along line BB shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the machined container taken along line CC shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 6] 3 is a plan view of the tray for the movable member shown in FIG. 2, seen from above. FIG. [Figure 7] 3 is a plan view of the top wall of the control cylinder shown in FIG. 2, seen from above. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the top wall taken along line DD shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the operation button is pressed radially inward from the state shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 10] 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which the solid matter has decreased due to use and the movable member has risen from the state shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 11] 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which the base member is pulled up from the state shown in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 12] 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which the base member is further pulled upward from the state shown in FIG. 11 to bring the operation button to its highest position. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the carved container in the state shown in FIG. 12. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a machined container according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the scraping container 1 of this embodiment comprises a cylindrical main body tube 2, a topped cylindrical movable member 3 having a receiving tray 21, a topped cylindrical operating tube 4 having a top wall 31, and a bottomed cylindrical base member 5 having a bottom wall 40, and is capable of gradually scraping out a solid object W. The solid matter W is not particularly limited, but for example, soap or the like can be suitably used.

[0022] The main body tube 2, movable member 3, operating tube 4, and base member 5 are all arranged coaxially with a common axis, the container axis O. In this embodiment, the operating tube 4 side along the container axis O is defined as the upper side, and the base member 5 side is defined as the lower side. Furthermore, in a plan view seen from the direction of the container axis O, the direction intersecting the container axis O is defined as the radial direction, and the direction going around the container axis O is defined as the circumferential direction. Furthermore, among the circumferential directions, the direction going around the container axis O clockwise in a top view of the machined container 1 is defined as a first rotation direction M1, and the direction going around the container axis O counterclockwise is defined as a second rotation direction M2.

[0023] (Main body tube) 1 to 4, the main body tube 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction and is open upward and downward. The main body tube 2 is formed with an operation groove 10 that penetrates the main body tube 2 in the radial direction. The operation groove 10 is formed to extend in the vertical direction from the vertical middle part to the lower end of the main body tube 2, and is formed to open downward. The operation groove 10 is formed in a rectangular shape in which the vertical length is longer than the circumferential width in the circumferential direction when viewed from the side of the main body tube 2. However, the shape of the operation groove 10 is not limited to this, and it may be formed in a square shape when viewed from the side, for example. In this embodiment, a pair of operation grooves 10 are formed so as to face each other in the radial direction with the container axis O in between.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the inner peripheral surface of the main body tube 2 is formed with a plurality of engagement grooves 11 that are recessed radially outward and spaced apart in the vertical direction. The multiple engagement grooves 11 are formed in portions of the inner peripheral surface of the main body tube 2 that are located on both sides in the circumferential direction with the operation groove 10 sandwiched therebetween. As a result, the multiple engagement grooves 11 are formed in positions adjacent to each of the pair of operation grooves 10 in the first rotation direction M1 and the second rotation direction M2. That is, in this embodiment, four sets of the multiple engagement grooves 11 are formed.

[0025] 3 and 4, the multiple engagement grooves 11 are formed in a region of the main body tube 2 from the middle to the lower end in the vertical direction, similar to the operation groove 10. In this embodiment, the multiple engagement grooves 11 are formed in four rows (four stages) spaced apart in the vertical direction. However, the number of stages of the engagement grooves 11 is not limited to four, and they may be formed in three stages, five stages or more, for example. Each of the four engagement grooves 11 is formed to extend circumferentially and vertically. A lower wall surface 12a (see FIG. 4) forming the engagement groove 11 is a flat surface that is perpendicular to the container axis O and faces upward. In contrast, an upper wall surface 12b (see FIG. 4) forming the engagement groove 11 is an inclined surface that extends upward as it extends radially inward.

[0026] A first rotation protrusion 13 that protrudes radially outward is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body tube 2. The first rotation protrusion 13 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of a portion of the main body tube 2 that is located above the operation groove 10, and is formed in an annular shape that extends continuously in the circumferential direction.

[0027] (movable parts) 2, the movable member 3 is arranged coaxially with the container axis O and is arranged so as to be able to move upward inside the main body tube 2. The movable member 3 is formed in the shape of a cylinder with a top, and includes a cylindrical peripheral wall 20 arranged inside the main body tube 2, and a receiving tray 21 connected to the upper end of the peripheral wall 20 and closing the upper opening of the peripheral wall 20. The peripheral wall 20 is disposed radially inside the main body tube 2 with a small gap between it and the main body tube 2. In the initial stage before the movable member 3 moves upward, the upper end of the peripheral wall 20 is disposed at the same height as the upper opening wall of the operation groove 10.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, an inner operation groove 22 is formed at the lower end of the peripheral wall 20, penetrating the peripheral wall 20 in the radial direction and opening downward. The inner operation groove 22 is formed in a portion of the peripheral wall 20 that is located radially inward of the operation groove 10 formed in the main body tube 2. As a result, the inner operation groove 22 is formed as a pair so as to face each other radially across the container axis O, corresponding to the operation groove 10. The inner operation groove 22 is also formed with a circumferential width greater than that of the operation groove 10. The peripheral wall 20 partially closes the operation groove 10 from the radially inner side, while the inner operation groove 22 and the operation groove 10 are in communication with each other.

[0029] 5, a first retaining protrusion 23 that protrudes radially inward is formed at the lower end of the peripheral wall 20 excluding the portion where the pair of inner operation grooves 22 are formed. The first retaining protrusion 23 is formed, for example, in an arc shape in a plan view that extends continuously in the circumferential direction. However, this is not limited to this, and multiple first retaining protrusions 23 may be formed at intervals in the circumferential direction.

[0030] 2 and 6, the tray 21 is formed in a circular shape in a plan view, and is capable of supporting a solid object W on its upper surface. The solid object W supported on the upper surface of the tray 21 is held in a state of being sandwiched between the tray 21 and the top wall 31 of the control tube 4 in the vertical direction. The portion of the tray 21, excluding the outer periphery, is slightly recessed downward from the outer periphery. This allows the upper surface of the tray 21 to receive fluid such as water without spilling it onto the surrounding area, even if the fluid enters from the outside. The tray 21 is also formed with a first escape hole 25 that passes through the tray 21 in the vertical direction.

[0031] In the illustrated example, the first relief holes 25 are formed in a circular shape in a plan view and are formed in multiple numbers. Specifically, the first relief holes 25 include a first central hole 25a formed in the center of the tray 21 and multiple first outer holes 25b formed in positions close to the outer peripheral edge. The first central hole 25a is disposed coaxially with the container axis O. The six first outer holes 25b are formed with the same diameter as the first central hole 25a and are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the six first outer holes 25b are disposed at 60-degree intervals around the container axis O. However, the shape, size, and formation position of the first relief hole 25 are not limited to these cases and may be changed as appropriate.

[0032] The upper surface of the tray 21 is formed with a plurality of locking projections 26 that protrude upward and lock onto the solid object W to restrict the relative rotation of the solid object W with respect to the tray 21. In the illustrated example, the multiple locking protrusions 26 include multiple central locking protrusions 26a arranged at equal intervals circumferentially around the container axis O, and multiple outer locking protrusions 26b arranged radially outward from the central locking protrusions 26a and arranged at equal intervals circumferentially around the container axis O.

[0033] Six central locking projections 26a are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and are arranged at 60-degree intervals around the container axis O. In plan view, central locking projections 26a are formed to extend while curving in the second rotation direction M2 from the inner end located on the container axis O side toward the outer end located radially outward. As a result, central locking projections 26a are formed in an arc shape that bulges in the first rotation direction M1 in plan view.

[0034] Six outer locking projections 26b are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and are arranged at 60-degree intervals around the container axis O. In this case, the outer locking projections 26b are arranged so as to be positioned between the first outer holes 25b that are aligned in the circumferential direction. Like the central locking projection 26a, the outer locking projections 26b are formed in an arc shape that bulges in the first rotational direction M1 in a plan view.

[0035] The multiple locking protrusions 26 (central locking protrusion 26a, outer locking protrusions 26b) are formed so that the height at which they protrude upward is greater than the height at which the cutting blade 34, which will be described later, protrudes downward. Note that the number, shape, formation positions, etc. of the multiple locking protrusions 26 (central locking protrusion 26a, outer locking protrusions 26b) are not limited to the above-described cases and may be changed as appropriate.

[0036] The entire movable member 3 configured as described above is supported from below by a coil spring 70 described later, and is combined with the base member 5 so as to be able to move upward while its rotation in the circumferential direction is restricted.

[0037] (operation tube) As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the control cylinder 4 is disposed coaxially with the container axis O, and is combined with the upper end of the main body cylinder 2 so as to be rotatable around the container axis O relative to the main body cylinder 2. The operating tube 4 is formed in the shape of a capped tube, and includes an operating peripheral wall 30 that surrounds the upper end of the main body tube 2 from the radial outside, and a top wall 31 that is connected to the upper end of the operating peripheral wall 30 and closes the upper opening of the operating peripheral wall 30.

[0038] 2 and 4, an accommodation groove 32 recessed radially outward is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the lower end portion of the operation peripheral wall 30. The accommodation groove 32 is formed in an annular shape extending around the entire circumference of the operation peripheral wall 30 and opens downward. The first rotation protrusion 13 formed on the main body tube 2 is accommodated within the accommodation groove 32. Furthermore, second rotation protrusions 33 are formed on the inner surface of the accommodation groove 32, protruding radially outward and contacting the first rotation protrusions 13 from below. The second rotation protrusions 33 are arranged, for example, at intervals in the circumferential direction, and contact the first rotation protrusions 13 from below so as to be rotatable relative to them.

[0039] As a result, the entire operation tube 4 is combined with the main body tube 2 so as to be relatively rotatable, while being positioned in the up-down direction using the accommodation groove 32 and the second rotation protrusion 33.

[0040] 1, 2, and 7, a plurality of cutting edges 34, a plurality of discharge holes 35, and a plurality of central edges 36 are formed on the top wall 31. Note that the cutting edges 34 are not shown in FIG. 1 (as well as in FIG. 13, which will be described later). The multiple cutting blades 34 and multiple central blades 36 are formed to protrude downward from the top wall 31, and are capable of cutting by gradually scraping away the upper surface of the solid object W as the operating tube 4 rotates.

[0041] 2 and 7, six central blades 36 are formed at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and are arranged at 60-degree intervals around the container axis O. In plan view, the central blades 36 are formed to extend while curving in the second rotation direction M2 from the inner end located on the container axis O side to the outer end located radially outward. As a result, the central blades 36 are formed in an arc shape that bulges in the first rotation direction M1 in plan view.

[0042] A cutting edge 36a (see FIG. 2) facing the first rotation direction M1 is formed on the entire central blade 36. This makes the central blade 36 a so-called single-edged blade, and it is possible to cut the upper surface of the solid object W by rotating the control cylinder 4 in the first rotation direction M1. Therefore, as the control cylinder 4 rotates in the first rotation direction M1, the central blade 36 can push out cut pieces of the solid object W radially outward while cutting the solid object W.

[0043] The cutting blades 34 and the discharge holes 35 are arranged radially outward from the rotation locus R (see FIG. 7) of the central blades 36 in a plan view. 7 and 8, the cutting blades 34 are formed in groups of three at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and are arranged at angular intervals of 120° around the container axis O. In plan view, the cutting blades 34 are formed to extend while curving in the first rotation direction M1 from the inner end located on the container axis O side toward the outer end located radially outward. As a result, the cutting blades 34 are formed in an arc shape that bulges out toward the second rotation direction M2 in plan view.

[0044] A cutting edge 34a facing the first rotation direction M1 is formed on the entire cutting blade 34. This makes the cutting blade 34 a so-called single-edged blade, and it is possible to cut the upper surface of the solid object W by rotating the operating tube 4 in the first rotation direction M1. In particular, unlike the central blade 36, the cutting blade 34 is formed in an arc shape that bulges toward the second rotation direction M2 when viewed in a plane, so that the cutting blade 34 itself cuts the solid material W while making it easy to recover (collect) cutting pieces of the solid material W that are pushed radially outward by the central blade 36.

[0045] The discharge holes 35 are formed to penetrate the top wall 31 in the vertical direction and are formed along the entire length of each cutting blade 34. This makes it possible to discharge to the outside through the discharge holes 35 the shavings of the solid material W cut by the cutting blades 34 and the shavings of the solid material W cut by the central blade 36 and collected by the cutting blades 34.

[0046] The cutting blades 34 and central blades 36 configured as described above are formed, for example, so that their downward protrusion heights are equal. However, as described above, the downward protrusion heights of the cutting blades 34 and central blades 36 are formed so that they are smaller than the upward protrusion heights of the locking protrusions 26.

[0047] (Base material) As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the base member 5 is arranged coaxially with the container axis O and is arranged below the movable member 3, and is combined with the main body tube 2 so as to be vertically movable. The base member 5 comprises a bottom wall 40 arranged below the top wall 31 of the movable member 3, an operating portion 45 arranged radially outward from the bottom wall 40 and at least a portion of which is accommodated within the operating groove 10, an elastic connecting piece 50 that connects the bottom wall 40 and the operating portion 45 so as to be elastically displaceable radially, and a regulating portion 60 that cooperates with the main body tube 2 to regulate downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2 and allows vertical movement of the base member 5 when the operating portion 45 is displaced radially inward.

[0048] The bottom wall 40 includes a central bottom wall 41 formed in a circular shape in a plan view, and an outer bottom wall 42 concentrically connected to the central bottom wall 41 so as to surround the entire circumference of the central bottom wall 41 from the outside in the radial direction. The central bottom wall 41 is formed so as to slope downward from a connecting portion 43 with the outer bottom wall 42 toward the inside in the radial direction. The outer bottom wall 42 is formed so as to slope downward from the connecting portion 43 with the central bottom wall 41 toward the outside in the radial direction. As a result, the bottom wall 40 is formed so that the connection portion 43 between the central bottom wall 41 and the outer bottom wall 42 protrudes the most upward, and the central bottom wall 41 and the outer bottom wall 42 are inclined downward from this connection portion 43 as the base point.

[0049] An upwardly protruding stopper wall 44 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the outer bottom wall 42. The stopper wall 44 includes a pair of first stopper walls 44a and a pair of second stopper walls 44b that are arranged facing each other with the container axis O therebetween, and a third stopper wall 44c that connects the peripheral end of the first stopper wall 44a and the peripheral end of the second stopper wall 44b.

[0050] The pair of first stopper walls 44a are arranged radially inward of the operating groove 10 formed in the main body tube 2 and the inner operating groove 22 formed in the movable member 3, and are formed in an arc shape in a plan view extending circumferentially. The pair of second stopper walls 44b are arranged so as to be perpendicular to the pair of first stopper walls 44a in a plan view, and are formed in an arc shape in a plan view extending along the circumferential direction. The second stopper walls 44b are arranged radially outward of the first stopper walls 44a, and are arranged radially inward of the circumferential wall 20 of the movable member 3 with a slight gap between them. The third stopper wall 44c is formed so as to extend linearly in a plan view, and connects the circumferential end of the first stopper wall 44a and the circumferential end of the second stopper wall 44b. A bulging wall 44d that bulges outward in the radial direction is integrally formed at a portion of the first stopper wall 44a that is located at the center in the circumferential direction.

[0051] The above-mentioned stopper walls 44 (first stopper wall 44a, second stopper wall 44b, third stopper wall 44c, bulging wall 44d) are formed so that their upper ends protrude upward so that they are positioned below the receiving tray 21 of the movable member 3 with a predetermined gap between them.

[0052] The operation parts 45 are provided in pairs so as to face each other radially across the container axis O, corresponding to the operation groove 10 formed in the main body tube 2 and the inner operation groove 22 formed in the movable member 3. The operation part 45 includes an operation button 46 accommodated in the operation groove 10 from the radially inner side, and an operation wall 47 formed integrally with the operation button 46 and accommodated in the inner operation groove 22 from the radially inner side. The operation button 46 is sized to fit within the operation groove 10, and is formed in a rectangular shape with a circumferential width longer than its vertical width in a side view. The outer circumferential surface of the operation button 46 is flush with the outer circumferential surface of the main body tube 2, and is formed so as not to protrude radially outward beyond the main body tube 2.

[0053] The operation wall 47 is formed integrally with the peripheral end of the operation button 46, and is formed in an arc shape in a plan view so as to extend circumferentially away from the operation button 46 while being positioned radially inward of the main body cylinder 2. The operation wall 47 is formed to have the same length in the up-down direction as the operation button 46, and is disposed within the inner operation groove 22. As a result, the movable member 3 and the base member 5 are combined in a state in which their relative rotation in the circumferential direction is restricted.

[0054] The elastic connecting piece 50 connects the bottom wall 40 and the operating part 45 so as to be elastically displaceable in the radial direction, and also biases the operating part 45 radially outward while allowing the operating part 45 to be displaced radially inward within the operating groove 10. Specifically, the elastic connecting piece 50 is disposed between the first stopper wall 44a and the operation wall 47, and is formed in an arc shape extending in the circumferential direction in a plan view. The elastic connecting piece 50 radially connects the bulging wall 44d formed on the first stopper wall 44a and the operation wall 47.

[0055] 9, when the operation button 46 is pressed radially inward as indicated by arrow F1, the elastic connecting piece 50 configured in this manner is elastically displaced such that the portion connected to the operation wall 47 is displaced radially inward, with the portion connected to the bulging wall 44d as a base point. Thereafter, when the pressing of the operation button 46 is released, the elastic connecting piece 50 elastically restores its deformation to urge the operation button 46 radially outward, returning it to its original position.

[0056] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the regulating portion 60 cooperates with the main body tube 2 to regulate the downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2, and when the operating portion 45 is displaced radially inward (see Figure 9), it releases the regulation of the downward movement of the base member 5 and allows the base member 5 to move up and down. Specifically, the restricting portion 60 is formed so as to protrude radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the operation wall 47, and has an engaging protrusion 61 that engages with an engaging groove 11 formed in the main body tube 2. The engaging protrusion 61 has an engaging surface 61a (see FIG. 4) that engages from above with the lower wall surface 12a of the engaging groove 11. This prevents the entire base member 5 from coming out downward from inside the main body tube 2.

[0057] 9, when the operation button 46 is pushed radially inward as indicated by the arrow F1, the engaging protrusion 61 is released from the engaging groove 11. This releases the engagement of the engaging surface 61a with the lower wall surface 12a, allowing the entire base member 5 to move up and down relative to the main body tube 2.

[0058] The engagement protrusion 61 has an inclined surface 61b that is inclined to correspond to the inclination of the upper wall surface 12b of the engagement groove 11. Therefore, when moving the base member 5 upward, even if the operation part 45 is not pushed radially inward, the engagement protrusion 61 can be moved into the upper engagement groove 11 while sliding along the inclined surface 61b relative to the upper wall surface 12b. During this process, when the engagement protrusion 61 moves upward over the upper wall surface 12b, the elastic connecting piece 50 is elastically displaced radially inward and then elastically restored radially outward. This allows the engagement surface 61a to engage with the lower wall surface 12a of the upper engagement groove 11, thereby restricting the downward movement of the base member 5.

[0059] The base member 5 configured as described above has a bottom wall 40 formed with second relief holes 48. The second relief holes 48 include a second central hole 48a formed in the central bottom wall 41 and a second outer hole 48b formed in the outer bottom wall 42. The second central hole 48a is formed in the center of the central bottom wall 41 so as to penetrate the central bottom wall 41 in the up-down direction. The second central hole 48a is formed in a circular shape in a plan view and is arranged coaxially with the container axis O. The second outer hole 48b is formed in a portion of the outer bottom wall 42 located inside the bulging wall 44d and is formed so as to penetrate the outer bottom wall 42 in the up-down direction.

[0060] (coil spring) As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a coil spring (a biasing member according to the present invention) 70 is arranged between the bottom wall 40 of the base member 5 and the tray 21 of the movable member 3 to push the tray 21 upward. The coil spring 70 is disposed between the outer bottom wall 42 and the tray 21 in a state where it is compressed and deformed in the vertical direction. In the illustrated example, the coil spring 70 is disposed inside the first stopper wall 44a and is disposed coaxially with the container axis O. As a result, the coil spring 70 pushes the entire movable member 3 upward in a stable posture.

[0061] The solid object W sandwiched vertically between the tray 21 and the top wall 31 of the operating tube 4 is pushed up by the movable member 3 and is constantly pressed against the central blade 36 and the cutting blade 34. 5, a second retaining projection 49 is formed to protrude radially outward at the upper end of the second stopper wall 44b of the base member 5. The second retaining projection 49 is formed to be located above the first retaining projection 23 formed on the movable member 3, and is formed, for example, in the shape of a circular arc in plan view that extends continuously in the circumferential direction. However, this is not limited to this case, and the second retaining projection 49 may be located above the first retaining projection 23, and multiple second retaining projections 49 may be formed at intervals in the circumferential direction, for example.

[0062] Therefore, even if the thickness of the solid body W becomes thinner through use, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the movable member 3 rising excessively relative to the base member 5 and coming off the base member 5.

[0063] (Effect of machined container) Next, a case where the scraping container 1 configured as described above is used while scraping out the solid object W will be described. 1 to 3, in the machined container 1 of this embodiment, the operation button 46 is housed in the operation groove 10, and therefore the entire base member 5 is combined with the main body tube 2 in a state where its movement in the circumferential direction is restricted. Furthermore, the movable member 3 having the tray 21 that supports the solid material W is combined with the base member 5 in a state where its movement in the circumferential direction is restricted.

[0064] Therefore, by rotating the operation cylinder 4 relative to the main body cylinder 2 in the first rotation direction M1 around the container axis O, the cutting blade 34 can be rotated relative to the solid object W supported on the tray 21, and the cutting edge 34a of the cutting blade 34 can be used to cut the upper surface of the solid object W. Therefore, the shavings of the solid object W scraped off by cutting can be quickly discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 35 and used.

[0065] In particular, the tray 21 supporting the solid material W is pushed upward by the coil spring 70, so that the solid material W can be pressed against the top wall 31 with a predetermined biasing force (elastic restoring force). Therefore, the solid material W can be stably and accurately cut out using the cutting blade 34. Furthermore, even if the thickness of the solid material W becomes thinner through use, as shown in Fig. 10 from the state shown in Fig. 2, the biasing force of the coil spring 70 can lift the movable member 3 relative to the base member 5 as indicated by arrow F2 in Fig. 10. Therefore, the movable member 3 can be lifted to follow the reduction in the thickness of the solid material W, and the solid material W can still be pressed against the cutting blade 34 and the central blade 36. Therefore, the solid material W can continue to be cut out stably and accurately.

[0066] However, if the thickness of the solid material W becomes thinner with use, the vertical distance between the tray 21 and the bottom wall 40 will increase. In this case, as shown in Figure 9, the operation button 46 is pushed radially inward as indicated by arrow F1. This causes the elastic connecting pieces 50 to elastically displace, displacing the entire operation unit 45 including the operation button 46 radially inward, thereby releasing the restriction on the downward movement of the base member 5 by the restriction unit 60.

[0067] Specifically, the engaging protrusion 61 shown in Fig. 4 can be disengaged from the engaging groove 11 formed in the main body tube 2, thereby releasing the engagement of the engaging surface 61a with the bottom wall surface 12a. This releases the restriction on downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2 and allows the base member 5 to move up and down. Therefore, while the operation button 46 is pressed, the entire base member 5 can be moved upward relative to the main body tube 2, as shown by arrow F3, as shown in Fig. 11. This narrows the vertical distance between the tray 21 and the bottom wall 40, allowing the base member 5 to return to its initial positional relationship, for example. Therefore, the coil spring 70 can be used to press the solid material W against the cutting blade 34 and the central blade 36 again with a predetermined biasing force, making it possible to use the cutting blade 34 to shave off the solid material W stably and accurately.

[0068] Furthermore, by releasing the pressing operation of the operation button 46, the elastic connecting piece 50 elastically restores its original deformation, allowing the entire operation part 45 to be returned to its original position, and the cooperation between the main body tube 2 and the regulating part 60 restricts the downward movement of the base member 5, allowing it to be positioned at a predetermined height. Specifically, due to the elastic restoration deformation of the elastic connecting piece 50, the engagement protrusion 61 shown in Figure 4 can be engaged within the engagement groove 11 located above the initial engagement groove 11, and the engagement surface 61a can be engaged with the lower wall surface 12a of this engagement groove 11.

[0069] In this way, the base member 5 can be raised in stages in accordance with the reduction in the solid material W due to use, so that the solid material W can be scraped out stably and accurately from the initial stage to the final stage. In particular, the base member 5 can be raised in stages while the engaging protrusions 61 are engaged with the respective engaging grooves 11. When the base member 5 is raised to a state in which the engaging protrusions 61 are engaged with the engaging grooves 11 located at the top as shown in Fig. 4, the operation button 46 is moved to the top of the operation grooves 10 as shown in Figs. 12 and 13, so that further raising of the base member 5 can be restricted. Therefore, in this state, the solid object W can be used up to the last drop.

[0070] As described above, according to the scraping container 1 of this embodiment, the solid material W can be pressed against the cutting blade 34 and the central blade 36 from the initial stage to the final stage, so that the solid material W can be scraped out stably and accurately and used. Furthermore, because the upward movement of the base member 5 is performed manually, the configuration related to the upward movement can be made as simple as possible, making it easy to simplify the configuration and reduce the number of parts. As a result, the machined container 1 can be manufactured using a reduced amount of resin, which also contributes to reducing the environmental impact.

[0071] Furthermore, the base member 5 can be moved upward in stages while engaging with each of the multiple engagement grooves 11, and the engagement surface 61a of the engagement protrusion 61 is engaged with the lower wall surface 12a of the engagement groove 11, thereby preventing inconveniences such as the base member 5 moving downward unintentionally, and allowing the base member 5 to be positioned at the desired height.

[0072] Furthermore, since multiple central blades 36 are formed in the center of the top wall 31 of the control tube 4, the central portion of the upper surface of the solid material W can be actively cut and scraped off as the control tube 4 rotates in the first rotation direction M1. In particular, when the control tube 4 is rotated, the rotation speed decreases as it approaches the container axis O, which is the rotation axis, but by providing multiple central blades 36, the central portion of the solid material W can also be scraped off efficiently.

[0073] Moreover, the cutting chips of the solid material W scraped off by the multiple central blades 36 can be pushed outward in the radial direction, and the cutting chips can be collected using the cutting blades 34 located outside the rotation locus R of the central blades 36 and efficiently discharged to the outside through the discharge holes 35. At the same time, the outer portion of the upper surface of the solid material W can also be scraped off using the cutting blades 34 and discharged through the discharge holes 35. Therefore, the entire upper surface of the solid material W can be scraped off evenly and uniformly, and the solid material W can be used evenly and without bias.

[0074] Furthermore, since the solid object W can be supported in a locked state on the upper surface of the receiving tray 21 by using the multiple locking protrusions 26, the solid object W can be appropriately prevented from rotating together with the operating tube 4. In particular, since the multiple locking protrusions 26 are formed higher than the protruding height of the cutting blade 34, the solid object W can be stably held, and the cutting blade 34 can be moved relatively to the solid object W to perform cutting. Therefore, the solid object W can be more stably cut out. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the multiple locking protrusions 26 are formed in an arc shape that bulges toward the first rotation direction M1 in a plan view, so that when the control tube 4 is rotated in the first rotation direction M1, the solid object W is easily caught and rotates in the first rotation direction M1. Therefore, the solid object W can be more stably held.

[0075] Furthermore, even if a fluid such as water enters from the outside through the drain hole 35 during use or storage, as shown in Fig. 2, the fluid can be discharged to the outside through the first relief holes 25 (first central hole 25a, first outer holes 25b) formed in the tray 21 and the second relief holes 48 (second central hole 48a, second outer holes 48b) formed in the bottom wall 40. This prevents the solid material W from being unintentionally dissolved by the fluid.

[0076] When the solid material W has been used up to the last drop, the operation button 46 can be pressed radially inward to allow the base member 5 to move up and down relative to the cylindrical main body 2. This allows the base member 5 to move downward, and the base member 5 to be removed from the cylindrical main body 2. This allows the coil spring 70 and the movable member 3 to be removed successively from inside the cylindrical main body 2. Therefore, a new solid material W can be set in the tray 21, and the scraped container 1 can be put into a usable state again with the new solid material W. In this way, the setting (replacement) of the solid material W can be easily performed, and the container can be repeatedly used by appropriately refilling the solid material W.

[0077] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The embodiments and their modifications include, for example, those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are equivalent.

[0078] For example, in the above embodiment, the downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2 is restricted and released by engaging and releasing the lower wall surfaces 12a of the multiple engagement grooves 11 formed in the main body tube 2 with the engagement surfaces 61a of the engagement protrusions 61 formed on the operation unit 45, but this is not limited to this case. It is sufficient that the restricting unit 60 and the main body tube 2 cooperate to restrict and release the downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2, and the downward movement of the base member 5 relative to the main body tube 2 may be restricted and released, for example, by increasing the pressing force (frictional force) against the inner peripheral surface of the main body tube 2.

[0079] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which a pair of operation units 45 (operation button 46, operation wall 47) are provided facing each other across the container axis O, but a pair is not necessarily required, and only one may be provided. However, providing a pair of operation units 45 is preferable because it allows the base member 5 to be pulled upward while pinching and pressing the pair of operation units 45 from both radial sides with fingertips or the like, thereby ensuring excellent operability.

[0080] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which multiple central blades 36 were provided on the top wall 31 of the operating tube 4 in addition to the cutting blades 34, but the central blades 36 are not essential and may not be provided. Furthermore, an example was described in which multiple support protrusions were provided on the upper surface of the receiving tray 21 of the movable member 3, but the support protrusions are not essential and may not be provided.

[0081] The present invention includes the following aspects. <1> a main body tube disposed around the container axis and extending in the vertical direction; a topped cylindrical movable member disposed within the main body cylinder so as to be able to move upward and having a tray on an upper surface for supporting solid matter; a top-shaped operating tube disposed above the tray and having a top wall that sandwiches the solid object between the tray and the operating tube, the operating tube being rotatable relative to the main tube around the container axis; a base member having a bottom wall disposed below the tray and assembled to the main body tube; a biasing member disposed between the tray and the bottom wall and configured to push the tray upward; the movable member is combined with the base member so as to be movable upward in a state in which rotation in a circumferential direction around the container axis is restricted, The base member is an operating part that is arranged radially outward of the bottom wall in a direction intersecting with the container axis and whose movement in the circumferential direction with respect to the main body tube is restricted; an elastic connecting piece that connects the bottom wall and the operating portion to be elastically displaceable in the radial direction and biases the operating portion toward the outside in the radial direction while allowing displacement of the operating portion toward the inside in the radial direction; a restricting portion that cooperates with the main body tube to restrict downward movement of the base member relative to the main body tube and allows vertical movement of the base member when the operating portion is displaced radially inward, The top wall of the operating tube is provided with: a cutting blade that protrudes downward and cuts the upper surface of the solid object as the operating cylinder rotates; A scraped container characterized in that it is formed with a discharge hole that penetrates the top wall in the vertical direction along the cutting blade and discharges the solid material cut by the cutting blade to the outside. <2> <1> In the machined container described in The inner peripheral surface of the main body tube is formed with a plurality of engagement grooves that are recessed outward in the radial direction and are spaced apart in the vertical direction, the restricting portion has an engaging protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction and engages with each of the plurality of engaging grooves, The engaging protrusion has an engaging surface that engages from above with the lower wall surface of the engaging groove, and when the operating part is displaced radially inward, it disengages from the engaging groove and the engaging surface is released from the engagement with the lower wall surface. <3> <1> or <2> In the machined container described in A plurality of central blades are formed at the center of the top wall of the operating cylinder, protruding downward and arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, the plurality of central blades push the solid object outward in the radial direction while cutting the upper surface of the solid object in accordance with the rotation of the operating cylinder; The cutting blade and the discharge hole are arranged radially outward of the rotation loci of a plurality of central blades in a plan view seen from the container axial direction. <4> <1> from <3> In the carved container according to any one of the above items, a plurality of locking projections are formed on the upper surface of the tray, the locking projections projecting upward and locking with the solid object to restrict the relative rotation of the solid object with respect to the tray; A machined container, wherein the protruding height of the plurality of locking protrusions is formed to be greater than the protruding height of the cutting blades. <5> <1> from <4> In the carved container according to any one of the above items, The tray is formed with a first relief hole that passes through the tray in the vertical direction, The bottom wall of the machined container has a second escape hole formed therein, the second escape hole penetrating the bottom wall in the vertical direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] O…Container axis R...Rotation trajectory of the central blade W: solids 1...Carved container 2...Main body tube 3... Movable parts 5...Base member 11...Engagement groove 21...Saucer 25...First relief hole 26…Latching protrusion 31...Top wall 34…Cutting blade 35...Discharge hole 36...Central blade 45...Operation unit 48...Second relief hole 50...Elastic connecting piece 60...Regulatory Department 61…Engagement protrusion 70... Coil spring (biasing member)

Claims

1. a main body tube disposed around the container axis and extending in the vertical direction; a topped cylindrical movable member disposed within the main body cylinder so as to be able to move upward and having a tray on an upper surface for supporting solid matter; a top-shaped operating tube disposed above the tray and having a top wall that sandwiches the solid object between the tray and the operating tube, the operating tube being rotatable relative to the main tube around the container axis; a base member having a bottom wall disposed below the tray and assembled to the main body tube; a biasing member disposed between the tray and the bottom wall and configured to push the tray upward; the movable member is combined with the base member so as to be movable upward in a state in which rotation in a circumferential direction around the container axis is restricted, The base member is an operating part that is arranged radially outward of the bottom wall in a direction intersecting with the container axis and whose movement in the circumferential direction with respect to the main body tube is restricted; an elastic connecting piece that connects the bottom wall and the operating portion to be elastically displaceable in the radial direction and biases the operating portion toward the outside in the radial direction while allowing displacement of the operating portion toward the inside in the radial direction; a restricting portion that cooperates with the main body tube to restrict downward movement of the base member relative to the main body tube and allows vertical movement of the base member when the operating portion is displaced radially inward, The top wall of the operating tube is provided with: a cutting blade that protrudes downward and cuts the upper surface of the solid object as the operating cylinder rotates; A scraped container characterized in that it is formed with a discharge hole that penetrates the top wall in the vertical direction along the cutting blade and discharges the solid material cut by the cutting blade to the outside.

2. The machined container according to claim 1, The inner peripheral surface of the main body tube is formed with a plurality of engagement grooves that are recessed outward in the radial direction and are spaced apart in the vertical direction, the restricting portion has an engaging protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction and engages with each of the plurality of engaging grooves, The engaging protrusion has an engaging surface that engages from above with the lower wall surface of the engaging groove, and when the operating part is displaced radially inward, it disengages from the engaging groove and the engaging surface is released from the engagement with the lower wall surface.

3. The machined container according to claim 1, A plurality of central blades are formed at the center of the top wall of the operating cylinder, protruding downward and arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, the plurality of central blades push the solid object outward in the radial direction while cutting the upper surface of the solid object in accordance with the rotation of the operating cylinder; The cutting blade and the discharge hole are arranged radially outward of the rotation loci of a plurality of central blades in a plan view seen from the container axial direction.

4. The machined container according to claim 1, a plurality of locking projections are formed on the upper surface of the tray, the locking projections projecting upward and locking with the solid object to restrict the relative rotation of the solid object with respect to the tray; A machined container, wherein the protruding height of the plurality of locking protrusions is formed to be greater than the protruding height of the cutting blades.

5. The machined container according to claim 1, The tray is formed with a first relief hole that passes through the tray in the vertical direction, The bottom wall of the machined container has a second escape hole formed therein, the second escape hole penetrating the bottom wall in the vertical direction.

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