Coating container and manufacturing method thereof

Abstract

To provide a coating container which can efficiently coat content liquid on a wide range coated surface by a wide coating surface.SOLUTION: A coating container comprises a container main body 12 in which a mouth part 14 is provided in one end part and which houses content liquid, and an inner plug 18 which is attached inside the mouth part 14, in which a top surface part 24 is exposed from the mouth part 14, and which has a dispensing port 26 in a top surface part 24. The coating container comprises a coating body 40 which has a coating surface 38 in which the content liquid extracted from the dispensing port 26 is coated on a coated surface 68, in the top surface part 24. The coating body 40 is an annular body which surrounds the dispensing port 26, and is a high heat-transfer coefficient material. The coating container has overhang parts 42, 44 in an annular inner peripheral edge part 40a of the coating body 40 or an outer peripheral edge part 40b. The coating container comprises groove parts 28, 34 in which the overhang parts 42, 44 are fitted in the inner plug 18. The coating surface 38 of the coating body 40 is located in the outer side of the inner plug 18 from the inner peripheral edge part 40a and the outer peripheral edge part 40b when it is attached to the inner plug 18, and projects outward from the tip end part of the dispensing port 26.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an applicator container having an applicator part made of a highly thermally conductive material or other resin, etc., for widely applying the liquid contained therein to the skin, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are applicator containers that contain a liquid such as a medicinal solution and apply the liquid to the skin. The liquid applicator container of Patent Document 1 contains the application liquid in a storage compartment disposed in the barrel body, and an applicator body that applies the application liquid to the skin is fixed to the tip of the barrel body. The applicator body has a discharge port at its tip, and the area around the discharge port is made of a highly thermally conductive material, such as metal, to apply the liquid while providing a cooling sensation. This liquid applicator container can provide the user with the characteristic cool feeling of a metallic material when applying the application liquid.

[0003] The applicator container of Patent Document 2 has a container body with an opening and an applicator attached to the opening, and the applicator includes an applicator body that also functions as a massage tool, and this applicator body is made of a heat-storing material such as metal or ceramic. When used in an environment with a room temperature lower than body temperature, this applicator container can provide the user with a certain degree of cooling sensation when applying the application liquid.

[0004] The applicator container of Patent Document 3 includes a container body that contains a liquid agent and has a liquid agent outlet hole through which the liquid agent flows out; an impregnated body that covers the liquid agent outlet hole and retains the liquid agent flowing out of the liquid agent outlet hole in a wet state; and a metal or ceramic heat-absorbing member that radially surrounds the impregnated body. The heat-absorbing member is a coil-shaped member having a spirally wound linear member and a central axis extending circumferentially around the impregnated body. The heat-absorbing member is a stainless steel spring. This applicator container can retain the liquid agent exuded from the impregnated body in the gap between adjacent linear members along the central axis of the coil-shaped member. When the impregnated body contacts the target area, the liquid agent retained in the coil-shaped member can also be applied to the target area. This allows for a larger application range and improved application effectiveness compared to when only the impregnated body is provided in the applicator container. Furthermore, the coil-shaped member acts as a heat-absorbing member and can absorb heat from the target area by contacting it. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-150863 [Patent Document 2] JP 2020-32128 A [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2021-54496 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the cases of Patent Documents 1 and 2 in the background art, the application area is small, so the application is not efficient on a wide application area, and the cooling sensation is not sufficiently imparted. In the case of Patent Document 3, the application area is also small, and the structure is complex and costly.

[0007] This invention has been made in consideration of the problems of the above-mentioned background art, and aims to provide an application container and a method for manufacturing the same that can efficiently apply the content liquid to a wide range of surfaces using a wide application surface. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention provides an application container comprising a container body having a mouth at one end for containing a liquid content, and an inner stopper attached to the inside of the mouth with an upper surface exposed from the mouth and having a pouring outlet on the upper surface, wherein an applicator body having a coating surface for coating the liquid content poured out from the pouring outlet onto a surface to be coated is provided on the upper surface, and the applicator body is annular and surrounds the pouring outlet, and is made of a material with high thermal conductivity.

[0009] The applicator body has an annular inner peripheral edge or an outer peripheral edge, or both, provided with a protruding portion, the inside plug has a groove into which the protruding portion fits, and the applicator body is attached to the inside plug by fitting the protruding portion into the groove. The applicator body has an application surface that is a portion between the annular inner peripheral edge and outer peripheral edge of the applicator body, and when attached to the inside plug, the application surface is located outside the inside plug relative to the inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge, and protrudes outward beyond the tip of the spout.

[0010] A cap is provided on the mouth of the container body, covering the inner stopper and removably attached, and a liquid-tight protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the cap, which abuts against the annular inner peripheral edge or outer peripheral edge of the applicator body when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body, and when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body, the liquid-tight protrusion of the cap abuts against the inner peripheral edge or outer peripheral edge of the applicator body, preventing the contents from leaking out of the cap.

[0011] The applicator body is made of metal or ceramic. The inside of the inside plug is provided with an elastic body that expands and contracts toward the spout, and a spring-loaded valve body having a displacement part that is provided on the spout side of the elastic body and is urged toward the spout by the elastic body, and the displacement part is provided with a valve part that comes into close contact with the spout to open and close the spout, and a push-in protrusion that protrudes partially from the spout so as to be retractable.

[0012] The container comprises a container body having a mouth at one end and containing the liquid contents, and an inner stopper attached to the inside of the mouth with its upper surface exposed from the mouth and having a pouring outlet on the upper surface, the upper surface surrounding the pouring outlet forming an application part having an application surface that applies the liquid contents poured out from the pouring outlet to a surface to be coated, the application part being annular and surrounding the pouring outlet, and the inner stopper is provided with an elastic body that expands and contracts toward the pouring outlet, and a spring-loaded valve body having a displacement part that is attached to the outlet side of the elastic body and is biased toward the pouring outlet by the elastic body, the displacement part having a valve part that fits tightly against the pouring outlet and opens and closes the pouring outlet, and a push-in protrusion that protrudes and retracts partially from the pouring outlet.

[0013] A cap is provided on the mouth of the container body, covering the inner stopper and removably attached, and a liquid-tight protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the cap, which abuts against the annular outer or inner peripheral portion of the application portion when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body, and when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body, the liquid-tight protrusion of the cap abuts against the outer or inner peripheral portion of the application portion, preventing the contents from leaking out of the cap.

[0014] The application surface is a plane that surrounds the spout and intersects with the insertion direction of the spout.

[0015] In this method for manufacturing a coating container, the method comprises: a container body having a mouth at one end and containing a liquid content; an inner stopper attached to the inside of the mouth, with an upper surface exposed from the mouth and having a pouring outlet on the upper surface; and a ring-shaped applicator attached to the upper surface around the pouring outlet and having a coating surface for applying the liquid content poured out from the pouring outlet to a surface to be coated; the applicator is made by pressing a thin metal plate material that is a highly thermally conductive material; a protrusion is formed by pressing on either the inner peripheral edge or the outer peripheral edge or both of the annular applicator; a groove is formed in the inner stopper into which the protrusion is fitted; and the protrusion is pressed into the groove to attach the applicator to the inner stopper. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The applicator container of the present invention has a wide application surface that allows the content liquid to be applied efficiently over a wide range of surfaces. The wide application surface also allows for a sufficient amount of application and a cooling sensation, etc. Furthermore, according to the method for manufacturing an applicator container of the present invention, an applicator container that can efficiently apply the content liquid over a wide range over its wide application surface can be easily and reliably manufactured. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of an application container according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of an application container according to a first embodiment of the present invention with a cap removed. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which an application container according to a first embodiment of the present invention is in use. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view of an application container according to a first embodiment of the present invention with a cap removed. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view of an application container according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view of an application container according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an applicator container according to a second embodiment of the present invention with a cap removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figures 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which an application container 10 of this embodiment is provided with a cylindrical container body 12 with a bottom made of a synthetic resin such as PE, PP, or PET. A cylindrical mouth portion 14 is formed integrally with the upper end of the container body 12 when in an upright position. A male thread 16 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the mouth portion 14, into which a cap 54, described below, is screwed.

[0019] An inner stopper 18 is provided inside the mouth 14, with an upper surface 24 (described later) exposed from the mouth 14. The inner stopper 18 is made of a synthetic resin with appropriate rigidity and flexibility, such as PP, the same material as the container body 12. The inner stopper 18 has a tubular portion 20 that fits into the inner circumferential surface of the mouth 14. An upper end 20a of the tubular portion 20 protrudes slightly from the mouth 14 when attached to the container body 12, and a protruding edge 22 that abuts against the upper end of the mouth 14 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the upper end 20a. The protruding edge 22 protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the tubular portion 20 and forms a ring around the tubular portion 20. A groove 22a is formed on the surface of the protruding edge 22 on the side of the lower end 20b of the tubular portion 20, opposite the upper end 20a, of a depth that does not penetrate the protruding edge 22. The groove 22a is formed concentrically with the tubular portion 20, achieving uniform wall thickness, weight reduction, and material savings.

[0020] An upper surface 24 that closes the opening of the cylindrical portion 20 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the upper end 20a of the cylindrical portion 20. The upper surface 24 is disc-shaped and forms a pouring outlet 26, and the pouring outlet 26 is provided in the center of the upper surface 24, penetrating the upper surface 24. The pouring outlet 26 is surrounded by a cylindrical insertion wall that passes through the upper surface 24 approximately parallel to the upper surface 24, with one end of the insertion wall coinciding with the upper surface 24 and the other tip 26a protruding outward from the upper surface 24. An inner peripheral groove 28 that is recessed toward the lower end 20b of the inner cylindrical portion 20 is provided all around the periphery of the pouring outlet 26. The cross-sectional shape of inner circumferential groove 28 in the diameter direction of upper surface 24 is U-shaped, surrounded by an inner circumferential wall portion that forms the outer circumferential surface of spout 26, a bottom portion that is continuous with the lower end of this wall and extends laterally, and an outer circumferential wall portion that is continuous with this bottom and continues upward. Near the bottom of the inner circumferential wall portion, a mounting recess 30 is formed all the way around, which is a depression into which protruding portion 42 of applicator body 40, described below, fits.

[0021] An outer peripheral groove 34 is provided around the entire circumference of the upper surface 24, outside the inner peripheral groove 28, near the portion coinciding with the upper end 20a of the cylindrical portion 20, and recessed toward the lower end 20b of the inner cylindrical portion 20. The cross-sectional shape of the outer peripheral groove 34 in the diameter direction of the upper surface 24 is U-shaped, surrounded by an inner peripheral wall portion close to the inner peripheral groove 28, a bottom portion that is continuous with the lower end of this wall and extends laterally, and an outer peripheral wall portion that is continuous with this bottom and continues upward. The inner peripheral wall portion is inclined so that the upper portion, i.e., the surface side of the upper surface 24, approaches the inner peripheral groove 28. Near the bottom of the outer peripheral wall portion, an attachment recess 36, which is a recess into which a protruding portion 44 of the applicator body 40, described below, fits, is formed around the entire circumference.

[0022] The top surface 24 is provided with an applicator 40 having an applicator surface 38 that applies the liquid content poured out from the outlet 26 to an applied surface 68. The applicator 40 is a separate body from the inside stopper 18, is annular and surrounds the outlet 26, and is made of a highly thermally conductive material, such as metal or ceramic, and is preferably formed from a metal plate. The applicator 40 is shaped as a thin plate that conforms to the top surface 24, is annular and surrounds the outlet 26, and is attached between the inner circumferential groove 28 and the outer circumferential groove 34, with its surface extending along the top surface 24.

[0023] An annular inner peripheral edge 40a of applicator 40 fits into inner peripheral groove 28 of upper surface 24. A portion of applicator 40 near inner peripheral edge 40a bends along the outer peripheral wall of inner peripheral groove 28, then bends again along the bottom, with inner peripheral edge 40a reaching the inner peripheral wall. A protruding portion 42 is provided around inner peripheral edge 40a, and protruding portion 42 protrudes approximately parallel to the surface direction of applicator 40. An annular outer peripheral edge 40b of applicator 40 fits into outer peripheral groove 34 of upper surface 24. A portion of applicator 40 near outer peripheral edge 40b bends along the inner sloping wall of outer peripheral groove 34, then bends again along the bottom, with outer peripheral edge 40b reaching the outer peripheral wall. A protruding portion 44 is provided around outer peripheral edge portion 40b, and protruding portion 44 protrudes substantially parallel to the surface direction of applicator part 40.

[0024] Applicator body 40 has corner 40c that bends along inner circumferential groove 28 and is substantially right-angled, and corner 40d that bends along outer circumferential groove 34 and is formed as a curved surface that expands outward. The area between corner 40c and corner 40d is applicator surface 38; that is, applicator surface 38 is a plane that circumferentially intersects with the insertion direction of spout 26 and is a horizontal plane that is substantially horizontal when applicator container 10 is upright. Applicator surface 38 is the portion between annular inner circumferential edge 40a and outer circumferential edge 40b of applicator body 40; when attached to inside stopper 18, applicator surface 38 is located outside inside stopper 18 relative to inner circumferential edge 40a and outer circumferential edge 40b, and protrudes outward relative to tip 26a of spout 26.

[0025] The surface of upper surface portion 24 to which applicator 40 is attached is formed in a shape that fits applicator 40. It is a plane that surrounds spout 26 and intersects with the insertion direction of spout 26, and the corners that fit along inner circumferential groove portion 28 are approximately right angles, while the corners that fit along outer circumferential groove portion 34 are formed as curved surfaces that bulge outward.

[0026] On the surface of the upper surface portion 24 on the side of the lower end portion 20b of the tubular portion 20, at the part where the inner surface of the spout 26 and the upper surface portion 24 are continuous, a valve seat portion 32 is provided which is tapered so that the diameter increases on the lower end portion 20b side so as to chamfer the entire circumference of the spout 26.

[0027] A support flange 21 that supports a spring-loaded valve element 46 (described later) is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the lower end 20b of the cylindrical portion 20. The support flange 21 protrudes slightly toward the center of the cylindrical portion 20 and is formed around the opening edge of the lower end 20b.

[0028] A synthetic resin spring-loaded valve element 46 is provided inside the inside plug 18. The spring-loaded valve element 46 is integrally molded from synthetic resin and includes an elastic body 48 that expands and contracts toward the spout 26 when attached to the inside plug 18, and a displacement portion 50 that is provided on the spout 26 side of the elastic body 48 and is urged toward the spout 26 by the elastic body 48. The displacement portion 50 is provided with a cylindrical push-in protrusion 50a that is inserted into the inside of the spout 26 of the inside plug 18. The tip of the push-in protrusion 50a protrudes retractably from the spout 26, and a pouring groove 50b through which the content liquid passes and flows out is formed on the side of the push-in protrusion 50a along the central axis of the push-in protrusion 50a. At the base end side of the displacement portion 50 opposite the protruding direction of the push-in protrusion 50a, a valve portion 50c that is in close contact with the valve seat portion 32 of the inner plug 18 is provided around the side of the displacement portion 50, and the valve portion 50c has a tapered surface whose diameter increases at the end on the base end side.

[0029] The elastic body 48 is provided with a support ring 48a that can be elastically deformed to fit over the support flange 21 and inserted into the lower end 20b of the tubular portion 20 of the inside plug 18, and that is supported by the support flange 21 when the elastic deformation is restored, and a plurality of strip-shaped pieces 48b that are positioned between the support ring 48a and the displacement portion 50 and extend spirally to connect the two. In this example, three strip-shaped pieces 48b are provided. The upper end of each of the strip-shaped pieces 48b is continuous with the base end side of the displacement portion 50, and the lower end is continuous with the support ring 48a.

[0030] A removable cap 54 is provided on the mouth 14 of the container body 12. The cap 54 has a disk-shaped upper surface 56 and a truncated cone-shaped side surface 58 that is continuous with the periphery of the upper surface 56, with the diameter of the side surface 58 increasing slightly with increasing distance from the upper surface 56. A female thread 60 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the side surface 58, which is threaded onto the male thread 16 of the mouth 14 of the container body 12. A shallow groove 61 extending in the vertical direction is provided continuously around the outer peripheral surface of the side surface 58 to make it easier to turn the cap 54 when opening and closing it.

[0031] A short, cylindrical liquid-tight protrusion 62 is provided on the inner surface 56a of the top surface 56 of the cap 54, surrounding the central portion of the top surface 56. The liquid-tight protrusion 62 protrudes slightly from the inner surface 56a, and when the cap 54 is attached to the spout 14 of the container body 12, it protrudes toward the application surface 38 of the applicator plate 40 of the inside plug 18, is inserted into the inner circumferential groove 28, and liquid-tightly abuts the outer circumferential surface of the spout 26 of the inside plug 18 and is also close to the inner circumferential edge 40a of the applicator body 40. A stopper protrusion 64 is provided around the entire periphery of the inner surface 56a of the cap 54 near the side surface 58, abutting against the upper surface of the protruding edge 22 of the inside plug 18. A recess 66 is formed in the center of the inner surface 56a, so that it does not interfere with the push-in protrusion 50a of the displacement portion 50 when the cap 54 is attached to the container body 12.

[0032] Next, an example of a method for assembling the applicator container 10 of this embodiment will be described. First, the applicator 40 is attached to the top surface 24 of the inside plug 18. The applicator 40 is formed by press-forming a thin metal sheet, and protrusions 42, 44 are provided on the annular inner peripheral edge 40a and outer peripheral edge 40b of the applicator 40. Then, the inner peripheral edge 40a of the applicator 40 is inserted into the inner peripheral groove 28 and slightly elastically deformed, so that the protrusion 42 bites into the mounting recess 30, and the outer peripheral edge 40b is inserted into the outer peripheral groove 34 and slightly elastically deformed, so that the protrusion 44 bites into the mounting recess 36, and the vicinity of the applicator surface 38 is pressed in, thereby attaching the applicator 40 to the top surface 24 of the inside plug 18.

[0033] The spring-loaded valve element 46 is then inserted into the cylindrical portion 20 of the inside plug 18. The spring-loaded valve element 46 is inserted into the lower end 20b of the cylindrical portion 20 from the displacement portion 50 side, and the push-in projection 50a of the displacement portion 50 is inserted into the spout 26. The support ring 48a is then pushed in, elastically deforming and contracting the strip-shaped piece 48b, and the support ring 48a moves over the support flange 21 and is inserted into the cylindrical portion 20. The support ring 48a is biased by the strip-shaped piece 48b and pressed against and engaged with the support flange 21, preventing it from falling off the lower end 20b. The push-in projection 50a of the displacement portion 50 is biased by the strip-shaped piece 48b and protrudes from the tip 26a of the spout 26, and the valve portion 50c of the displacement portion 50 elastically fits tightly against the valve seat 32, creating a liquid-tight seal.

[0034] Next, the liquid contents are poured into the container body 12, and the inner stopper 18 fitted with the spring-loaded valve body 46 is inserted into the mouth 14 of the container body 12 from the lower end 20b of the inner cylindrical portion 20, and is pressed down until the protruding edge 22 of the inner stopper 18 abuts against the upper end of the mouth 14, resulting in the state shown in Figures 2 and 4.

[0035] The cap 54 is then placed over the container body 12, covering the inside stopper 18, and the female threads 60 of the cap 54 are threaded onto the male threads 16 of the opening 14 of the container body 12 to close the container, as shown in Figures 1 and 5. At this time, the liquid-tight protrusion 62 of the cap 54 is inserted into the inner circumferential groove 28 of the inside stopper 18 and comes into liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the spout 26 of the inside stopper 18. The inside stopper protrusion 64 also comes into liquid-tight contact with the upper surface of the protruding edge 22 of the inside stopper 18 to hold it in place. Because a recess 66 is formed on the inner surface 56a of the top surface 56 of the cap 54, the pushing protrusion 50a of the displacement portion 50 does not come into contact with the top surface 56 of the cap 54. As a result, the valve portion 50c of the spring-loaded valve element 46 is urged by the strip 48b into intimate contact with the valve seat 32 of the inside stopper 18, maintaining a liquid-tight seal. In the unlikely event that vibration or impact is applied to the application container 10 and the content liquid flows out from the spout 26, the liquid will not flow out of the cap 54 because the liquid-tight protrusion 62 of the cap 54 is inserted into the inner circumferential groove 28 of the inner plug 18 and the inner plug protrusion 64 abuts against the upper surface of the protruding edge 22 of the inner plug 18, creating a liquid-tight seal. The inner plug 18 is held down by the inner plug protrusion 64 of the cap 54 and will not inadvertently come off the opening 14. With the cap 54 attached, the content liquid stored in the container body 12 will not leak out even if the container body 12 is tilted, allowing the application container 10 to be transported and stored safely.

[0036] Next, we will explain how to use the application container 10. When using the liquid content by removing it from the container body 12, first turn the cap 54 around its axis to release the female screw 60 from the male screw 16 and remove it. Then, turn the container body 12 upside down, but the liquid content will not come out at this time.

[0037] Next, as shown in Figure 3, the pushing protrusion 50a of the displacement portion 50 is brought into contact with and pressed against the surface 68 to be coated. This causes the strip 48b to elastically deform and contract, pushing the pushing protrusion 50a up to the tip 26a of the outlet 26 of the inside plug 18, causing the valve portion 50c to move away from the valve seat 32 and allowing the pouring groove 50b to communicate with the inside and outside of the container body 12. This causes the content liquid contained in the container body 12 to pass through the pouring groove 50b and be poured out through the outlet 26. The content liquid adheres to the surface 68 to be coated, and by moving the applicator container 10 left and right, it can be spread over the application surface 38 of the applicator body 40 to coat the desired area. Applicator body 40 is made of metal, a material with high thermal conductivity, and can apply the contents while providing a cool sensation to the skin (application surface 68). When spout 26 is removed from application surface 68, pressure from push-in protrusion 50a of displacement portion 50 is released, and displacement portion 50 abuts against inner plug 18 due to the elastic force of strip 48b, valve portion 50c tightly contacts valve seat 32, dispensing groove 50b is closed, and the contents do not flow. Furthermore, if application is performed with application surface 38 lightly in contact with application surface 68 without strongly pressing push-in protrusion 50a, dispensing groove 50b closes, allowing only the contents adhering to application surface 68 to be spread. After use, container body 12 is returned to its original upright position, cap 54 is screwed on, and the container is stored.

[0038] The applicator container 10 of this embodiment has a wide application surface 38 formed in a ring shape around the spout 26, allowing the content liquid to be efficiently applied to a wide range of the surface 68 to be applied to. While the content liquid is appropriately poured from the spout 26, the application surface 38 provided on the upper surface 24 of the inside plug 18 allows the content liquid to be applied to the surface 68, which is the skin. The application surface 38 is provided in a ring shape surrounding the spout 26 on the applicator body 40 made of a material with high thermal conductivity, ensuring a cool feeling when applying the content liquid. The ring-shaped applicator body 40 allows the content liquid to come into contact with and spread over a wide range of the surface 68 to be applied to without interfering with the spout 26.

[0039] Applicator body 40 can be produced by simple press working, and protruding portions 42, 44, being cut surfaces during processing, have an edge shape that can be inserted into and fixed to mounting recesses 30, 36 of inside plug 18. Therefore, applicator body 40 can be easily and reliably fixed by simply inserting protruding portions 42, 44 of applicator body 40 into mounting recesses 30, 36 of inside plug 18 and press-fitting, allowing for simple assembly. Applicator surface 38 of applicator body 40 protrudes above inside plug 18 beyond inner peripheral edge 40a and outer peripheral edge 40b of applicator body 40, and therefore applicator surface 38 of applicator body 40 reliably comes into contact with surface 68 to be coated, improving the cooling sensation.

[0040] Furthermore, there is no risk of the inner peripheral edge 40a and outer peripheral edge 40b, which form the cut surfaces during processing of the applicator 40, coming into contact with the surface 68 to be coated, ensuring safety. The liquid-tight protrusion 62 of the cap 54 is inserted into the inner peripheral groove 28 of the inside stopper 18 and abuts liquid-tightly against the outer peripheral surface of the spout 26 of the inside stopper 18, closing the container body 12. This reliably prevents leakage from the spout 26 and safely stores the contents within the container body 12. By making the applicator 40 out of a highly corrosion-resistant metal, safety is enhanced and a highly cool feeling to the touch is achieved. Furthermore, by fabricating the applicator 40 by press-molding a thin plate material, processability and mass productivity are improved. The provision of a spring-loaded valve element 46 at the spout 26 allows for the dispenser to adjust the amount of contents without dripping, even if the contents are low-viscosity liquid. By providing application surface 38 of application body 40 with a plane that intersects with the insertion direction of spout 26, for example, a horizontal plane, the contact area with application surface 68 increases, improving the cooling sensation.

[0041] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Note that similar components to those in the above embodiment are designated by similar reference numerals and will not be described again. In this embodiment, an applicator container 70 is provided with an inside stopper 18, whose upper surface 24 is exposed from the mouth 14, inside the mouth 14 of the container body 12. A shallow inner circumferential groove 28 recessed toward the lower end 20b of the inner cylindrical portion 20 is provided around the top surface 24 around the spout 26. An outer circumferential groove 34 recessed toward the lower end 20b of the inner cylindrical portion 20 is provided around the outside of the inner circumferential groove 28, near the portion coinciding with the upper end 20a of the cylindrical portion 20, and is shallower than the inner circumferential groove 28.

[0042] The portion of the upper surface 24 between the inner circumferential groove 28 and the outer circumferential groove 34 forms an application surface 72 that applies the liquid content poured from the spout 26 to the application surface 68. The application surface 72 is annular and surrounds the spout 26, with the inner circumferential groove 28 forming the inner circumferential portion 72a and the outer circumferential groove 34 forming the outer circumferential portion 72b. The application surface 72 is slightly inclined from the inner circumferential portion 72a to the outer circumferential portion 72b toward the container body 12, is a substantially flat surface that intersects with the insertion direction of the spout 26, and is a gently curved surface that is substantially horizontal when the application container 10 is upright. The inside stopper 18 may be made of a highly thermally conductive material so that the application surface 72 provides a cool feeling to the touch when applying the liquid content to the application surface 68.

[0043] A cap 54 is provided on the mouth 14 of the container body 12, covering the inside stopper 18 and attached in a detachable manner. When the cap 54 is attached to the spout 14 of the container body 12, the liquid-tight projection 62 on the upper surface 56 of the cap 54 projects toward the coating surface 72 of the inside stopper 18, is inserted into the inner circumferential groove 28, and comes into liquid-tight contact with the outer circumferential surface of the spout 26. This prevents the content liquid from leaking out of the cap. The application container 70 of this embodiment is assembled and used in the same manner as the above-mentioned embodiment. It has the same effects, and furthermore, the structure of the inner stopper 18 is simple, the manufacturing process is easy, and the cost is low. When the cap 54 is attached to the mouth 14 of the container body 12, the liquid-tight protrusion 62 of the cap 54 abuts the outer peripheral surface of the spout 26 in a liquid-tight manner, closing the container body 12, thereby reliably preventing leakage from the spout 26 and safely storing the liquid content in the container body 12.

[0044] The ingredients contained in this container include anti-inflammatory ingredients, antihistamine ingredients, anti-allergic ingredients, antioxidant ingredients, local anesthetic ingredients, antipruritic ingredients, moisturizing ingredients, UV protection ingredients, sterilizing and disinfecting ingredients, tissue repair ingredients, and beauty ingredients, and these may also be combined with thickening ingredients, oils, amines, vitamins, and inorganic salts.

[0045] The application container of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and materials, shapes, etc. can be freely changed. The liquid-tight protrusion of the cap may abut only on either the inner or outer peripheral edge of the application body. Any liquid can be used as the content, such as medicines, cosmetics, or other liquids. The attachment structures of the spring-loaded valve body, cap, and inner stopper can be freely changed. Although a highly viscous content can be used, if the content is a cream-like substance that does not flow under its own weight, the spring-loaded valve body can be eliminated and the container body can be made squeezable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 10,70 Application container 12 Container body 14 Mouth 18 Inner stopper 24 Top part 26 spout 28 Inner groove 30,36 Mounting recess 34 Outer circumferential groove 38,72 Coating surface 40 Applicator 40a Inner edge 40b Outer periphery 42,44 Overhang 46 Spring-loaded valve body 48 Elastic Body 50 Displacement section 50a Push-in protrusion 50b Pour groove 54 Cap 56 Top side 56a Inside surface 62 Liquid-tight protrusion 68 Surface to be coated 72a Inner circumference 72b Outer periphery

Claims

1. An application container characterized by comprising: a container body having a mouth at one end for containing the liquid contents; and an inner stopper attached to the inside of the mouth, the upper surface of which is exposed from the mouth and has a pouring outlet on the upper surface; an applicator body having a coating surface on the upper surface that applies the liquid contents poured out from the pouring outlet to a surface to be coated, the applicator body being annular and surrounding the pouring outlet and made of a material with high thermal conductivity.

2. The applicator container according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion is provided on the annular inner peripheral edge or outer peripheral edge or both of the applicator body, the inner plug is provided with a groove into which the protrusion is fitted, and the applicator body is attached to the inner plug by fitting the protrusion into the groove.

3. 2. The applicator container according to claim 1, wherein the applicator surface of the applicator body is the portion between the annular inner peripheral edge and outer peripheral edge of the applicator body, and when attached to the inner plug, the applicator surface is located outside the inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge, and protrudes outward beyond the tip of the spout.

4. a cap is provided on the mouth of the container body so as to cover the inside plug and be detachably attached thereto, and a liquid-tight protrusion is formed on an inner surface of the cap, which protrudes into contact with the annular inner peripheral edge or the outer peripheral edge of the applicator body when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body; 3. The application container according to claim 1, wherein when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body, the liquid-tight protrusion of the cap abuts against the inner peripheral edge or the outer peripheral edge of the application body to prevent the content liquid from leaking out of the cap.

5. The application container according to claim 1, wherein the inside of the inner plug is provided with an elastic body that expands and contracts toward the spout, and a spring-loaded valve body having a displacement portion that is provided on the spout side of the elastic body and is biased toward the spout by the elastic body, and the displacement portion is provided with a valve portion that is in close contact with the spout and opens and closes the spout, and a push-in protrusion that protrudes partially from the spout so as to be able to be protruded and retracted.

6. a container body having a mouth at one end and containing a liquid content; an inner plug attached to the inside of the mouth, the upper surface of which is exposed from the mouth and having a pouring outlet on the upper surface; an application part having a coating surface that coats the liquid content poured out from the pouring outlet on a surface to be coated, the application part being annular and surrounding the pouring outlet; An application container characterized in that the inside of the inner stopper is provided with an elastic body that expands and contracts toward the spout, and a spring-loaded valve body having a displacement portion that is provided on the spout side of the elastic body and is biased toward the spout by the elastic body, and the displacement portion is provided with a valve portion that fits tightly against the spout and opens and closes the spout, and a push-in protrusion that protrudes partially from the spout so that it can be protruded and retracted.

7. a cap is provided on the mouth of the container body so as to cover the inside plug and be detachably attached thereto, and a liquid-tight protrusion is formed on the inner surface of the cap, which protrudes into contact with the annular outer or inner periphery of the applicator part when the cap is attached to the mouth of the container body; An application container as described in claim 6, wherein when the cap is attached to the mouth portion of the container body, the liquid-tight protrusion of the cap abuts the outer periphery or the inner periphery of the application portion to prevent the content liquid from leaking out to the outside of the cap.

8. 7. The applicator container according to claim 1, wherein the application surface is a plane that surrounds the spout and intersects with the insertion direction of the spout.

9. A method for manufacturing an applicator container includes a container body having a mouth at one end and containing a liquid content, an inner plug attached to the inside of the mouth and having an upper surface exposed from the mouth and having a pouring outlet on the upper surface, and an annular applicator body attached to the upper surface and having a coating surface around the pouring outlet for coating a surface to be coated with the liquid content poured out from the pouring outlet, A method for manufacturing an application container, characterized in that the application body is made by pressing a thin metal plate material which is a material with high thermal conductivity, a protrusion is formed by pressing on the annular inner peripheral edge or outer peripheral edge or both of the application body, a groove is formed in the inner plug into which the protrusion is fitted, and the protrusion is pressed into the groove to attach the application body to the inner plug.

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