Contents container

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a content container, the content container includes a container part for accommodating content, a connection part provided on the upper side of the container part and having at least one inlet hole through which the content flows, a discharge part provided with a discharge hole through which the content is discharged and moving up and down along the connection part to open and close the discharge hole, a plug part provided on the upper side of the discharge part and having an insertion hole through which the discharge part is inserted, and an elastic member provided between the discharge part and the plug part and applying an elastic force toward the discharge part, the elastic member may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with a sealed side surface.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] With the development of modern society, various cosmetics, medicines, quasi-drugs, etc. have been developed, and various types of containers have been developed to accommodate these contents of various types and dosage forms. For example, cream or gel dosage forms may be accommodated in a tube container, and the tube container is configured so that when a soft container is pressed, the volume of the container decreases, and the contents are discharged from the inside to the outside of the tube container.

[0003] However, in the case of such a tube container, when the plug is opened to use the contents, the contents inside the container are directly exposed to the outside through the opening, and at that time, there is a risk that outside air, dust, etc. will enter the container through the opening and contaminate the contents. Therefore, there is currently a demand for a content container with enhanced sealing properties to prevent such contamination from the outside. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a content container that solves the above problems.

[0005] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A content container according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. The content container includes a container part for accommodating contents, a connection part provided on the upper side of the container part and having at least one inlet hole through which the contents flow, a discharge part provided with a discharge hole through which the contents are discharged and moving up and down along the connection part to open and close the discharge hole, a plug part provided on the upper side of the discharge part and having an insertion hole through which the discharge part is inserted, and an elastic member provided between the discharge part and the plug part and applying an elastic force toward the discharge part, and the elastic member may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with closed sides. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, when the container portion is not pressed, the discharge hole is sealed to prevent contamination of the contents, and when the container portion is pressed, the discharge hole is opened, allowing the contents to be easily used.

[0008] Furthermore, according to the present invention, mountain folds and valley folds are formed along the longitudinal direction to open and close the discharge hole, but by using a bellows-shaped elastic member with sealed sides, the overall elastic force can be increased, the compression and decompression processes can be made more natural, and the transmission of the elastic force can be made easier.

[0009] In order to more fully understand the drawings referenced in the Detailed Description of the Invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 11A to 11C are diagrams illustrating the operation of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0011] A content container according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. The content container includes a container part for accommodating contents, a connection part provided on the upper side of the container part and having at least one inlet hole through which the contents flow, a discharge part provided with a discharge hole through which the contents are discharged and moving up and down along the connection part to open and close the discharge hole, a plug part provided on the upper side of the discharge part and having an insertion hole through which the discharge part is inserted, and an elastic member provided between the discharge part and the plug part and applying an elastic force toward the discharge part, and the elastic member may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with closed sides.

[0012] In addition, when the container portion is pressed, the contents flow into the connecting portion through the inlet hole, compressing the elastic member and causing the discharge portion to rise and open the discharge hole, and when the pressure is released, the elastic member presses the discharge portion downward, causing the discharge portion to descend and the discharge hole to be sealed.

[0013] The elastic member may further include a main body portion in which the mountain folds and the valley folds are formed and which generates the elastic force through compression, and a support portion provided at a lower end of the main body portion and which transmits the elastic force toward the discharge portion.

[0014] In addition, the main body portion is bent with a first curvature at the mountain fold and the valley fold, and the support portion extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body portion, but may be bent inward at the lower end with a second curvature different from the first curvature.

[0015] In addition, an upper end of the main body portion may be in close contact with an inner side of the plug portion and supported by the plug portion, and a lower end of the support portion may be in close contact with an outer side of the discharge portion and supported by the discharge portion.

[0016] The container portion may also include a soft storage portion that stores the contents, and a hard shoulder portion that is connected to an upper end of the storage portion.

[0017] The connecting portion may include a seating portion that seats on the upper side of the container portion and has the inlet hole formed therein, and an opening / closing rod that extends upward from the inside of the inlet hole and is in close contact with the inside of the discharge hole.

[0018] Furthermore, when the container portion is pressed, the tight contact between the open-close bar and the discharge hole is released as the discharge portion rises, and the content can be discharged through the discharge hole.

[0019] In addition, the connecting portion may include a sidewall extending upward from the outside of the inlet hole, and the discharge portion may include a ring portion that rises and falls while in close contact with the sidewall to prevent the contents from spilling out.

[0020] In addition, the stopper portion may include a first stopper portion arranged to surround the connecting portion and having the insertion hole formed on its upper surface, and a second stopper portion rotatably connected to the first stopper portion and opening and closing the insertion hole.

[0021] In addition, the upper surface of the discharge portion may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole or may be located inside the insertion hole, and when the container portion is pressed, the discharge portion may rise and protrude outside the insertion hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Also, a method for constructing and using an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers or characters shown in each drawing represent parts or components that perform substantially the same functions. In the following description, for convenience, the upward, downward, leftward, and rightward directions are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to these directions.

[0023] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component can be named a second component, and similarly, a second component can be named a first component, without departing from the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple associated items or any one item of multiple associated items.

[0024] The terms used in this specification are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit and / or restrict the present invention. A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0025] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "coupled (connected)" to another part, this includes not only the case where the part is "directly coupled (connected)" to another part, but also the case where the part is "indirectly coupled (connected)" via another element between them. Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include (comprise)" a certain component, this does not exclude other components, and means that the part may further include other components, unless otherwise specified.

[0026] FIG. 1 is an oblique view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded oblique view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] 1 to 4, a content container 1000 may include a container portion 100, a connecting portion 200, a discharge portion 300, a plug portion 400, and an elastic member 500.

[0028] The container 100 can contain the contents. In this case, the contents may be liquid, gel, or powder cosmetics. For example, the contents may include lotion, milk lotion, moisture lotion, nutrition lotion, skin lotion, skin softener, skin toner, astringent, massage cream, nutrition cream, moisture cream, whitening essence, tone-up cream, sunscreen, sunscreen cream, sunscreen milk, BB cream, makeup base, foundation, CC cream, concealer, blush, shading, eyeshadow, eyebrow, eye cream, primer, etc. However, the contents are not limited to these, and other forms and types of cosmetics, medical contents, etc. may be applied.

[0029] In an embodiment, the container portion 100 may include a receiving portion 110 and a shoulder portion 120 .

[0030] The receiving portion 110 may have a storage space formed therein for storing the contents. The receiving portion 110 may be formed of a soft material, and the volume of the storage space may be reduced when pressed. Due to the reduction in the volume of the storage space, the contents may be discharged to the outside of the receiving portion 110. For example, the receiving portion 110 may be formed in a tube shape, but is not limited thereto, and the receiving portion 110 may have any soft container structure that reduces in volume when pressed.

[0031] The shoulder portion 120 is coupled to the upper end of the accommodating portion 110 and is formed of a hard material to support the accommodating portion 110. Since the shoulder portion 120 is formed of a hard material, even if the accommodating portion 110 is pressed, the volume of a predetermined area of ​​the accommodating portion 110 coupled with the shoulder portion 120 may not decrease, and accordingly, the contents accommodated in the accommodating portion 110 may move toward the shoulder portion 120. In addition, a connecting portion 200 is provided on the inner side of the shoulder portion 120, and the contents that move toward the shoulder portion 120 due to the pressing of the accommodating portion 110 may flow into the connecting portion 200.

[0032] The connecting part 200 is provided on the upper side of the container part 100, and the contents discharged from the container part 100 may flow in. For this purpose, the connecting part 200 may be formed with at least one inlet hole 211 through which the contents flow in. Specifically, when the container part 100 is pressed, the contents may flow into the connecting part 200 through the inlet hole 211.

[0033] In the embodiment, the coupling portion 200 may include a seat portion 210 , an opening and closing bar 220 , and a side wall 230 .

[0034] The seating portion 210 may be provided on the upper side of the container portion 100, and may have an inlet hole 211 formed therein. Specifically, the seating portion 210 may be provided on the upper surface of the shoulder portion 120, and at least one inlet hole 211 may be formed along the upper surface of the seating portion 210. In this case, the inlet hole 211 may be located inside the shoulder portion 120 so that the contents discharged from the container portion 100 can flow in.

[0035] The open-close bar 220 may extend upward from the inside of the inlet hole 211. This allows the open-close bar 220 to be in close contact with the inside of the discharge part 300 (particularly, the inside of the discharge hole 310), and the inside of the content container 1000 can be sealed in a state in which the container part 100 is not pressed.

[0036] The side wall 230 may extend upward from the outside of the inlet hole 211. The side wall 230 can be in close contact with at least a part of the discharge part 300 (particularly, the ring part 320), thereby preventing the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 from leaking.

[0037] The discharge part 300 can discharge the contents that have flowed into the connection part 200 to the outside. At this time, the discharge part 300 can rise and fall along the connection part 200. Whether or not the contents are discharged can be adjusted by raising and lowering the discharge part 300. For example, the discharge part 300 may be formed to surround the open-close bar 220 and disposed inside the side wall 230.

[0038] In the embodiment, the discharge part 300 may include a discharge hole 310. The discharge hole 310 is formed at the upper end of the discharge part 300, and may be opened and closed in response to the elevation of the discharge part 300. Specifically, when the discharge part 300 is at a first position on the lower side, the discharge hole 310 is in close contact with the open-close rod 220, so that the discharge hole 310 may be sealed, and when the discharge part 300 rises to a second position on the upper side, the close contact between the discharge hole 310 and the open-close rod 220 is released, so that the discharge hole 310 may be opened.

[0039] In an embodiment, the discharge part 300 may include a ring part 320. The ring part 320 can rise and fall while being in close contact with the side wall 230. That is, the ring part 320 allows the discharge part 300 to rise and fall, but allows the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 to be discharged to the outside only through the discharge hole 310, so that the contents do not leak from the inside of the content container 1000.

[0040] The plug part 400 is provided on the upper side of the discharge part 300, and can at least partially surround the connecting part 200, the discharge part 300, and the elastic member 500. At this time, an insertion hole 411 into which the discharge part 300 is inserted is formed in the plug part 400, and the discharge part 300 can rise and fall through the insertion hole 411.

[0041] In the embodiment, the upper surface of the discharge part 300 may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole 411 or may be located inside the insertion hole 411, and when the container part 100 is pressed, the discharge part 300 may rise and protrude outside the insertion hole 411. When the container part 100 is not pressed, the upper surface of the discharge part 300 is not exposed to the outside, so that contamination of the discharge part 300 can be prevented.

[0042] In the embodiment, the plug portion 400 may include a first plug portion 410 that is provided to surround the connecting portion 200 and has an insertion hole 411 formed on an upper surface thereof, and a second plug portion 420 that is rotatably coupled to the first plug portion 410 and opens and closes the insertion hole 411. In this case, in order to rotatably couple the first plug portion 410 and the second plug portion 420, for example, at least one hinge portion may be provided between the first plug portion 410 and the second plug portion 420, but is not limited thereto and various rotatable coupling structures may be adopted.

[0043] In the embodiment, a pressing portion 421 may be protruded from the lower surface of second plug portion 420. When second plug portion 420 seals insertion hole 411, pressing portion 421 presses the upper end of discharge portion 300, thereby preventing unintended lifting of discharge portion 300 and thereby preventing unintended discharge of the contents.

[0044] The elastic member 500 is provided between the discharge part 300 and the plug part 400, and can apply an elastic force toward the discharge part 300. When the container part 100 is pressed and the contents flow into the connecting part 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed and the discharge part 300 rises, so that the discharge hole 310 can be opened, and when the pressure on the container part 100 is released, the elastic member 500 presses the discharge part 300 downward, so that the discharge part 300 descends, so that the discharge hole 310 can be sealed.

[0045] In an embodiment, the elastic member 500 may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with the sides closed. In this case, the elastic force of the elastic member 500 is increased overall, and compression and decompression can be performed naturally. In addition, in the case of the bellows-shaped elastic member 500, an appropriate level of elasticity can be achieved even if the elastic member 500 is made of plastic instead of metal.

[0046] In an embodiment, the elastic member 500 may include a main body portion 510 having mountain folds and valley folds formed therein and generating an elastic force through compression, and a support portion 520 provided at the lower end of the main body portion 510 and transmitting the elastic force toward the discharge portion 300.

[0047] In the embodiment, the main body 510 is bent at a first curvature in the mountain fold and the valley fold, and the support portion 520 extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body 510, but may be bent inward at the lower end at a second curvature different from the first curvature. In this case, for example, the second curvature may be greater than the first curvature. As a result, the degree of external force required to compress the support portion 520 bent at the second curvature may be greater than the degree of external force required to compress the main body 510 bent at the first curvature. That is, the main body 510 may be compressed at a first compression rate when pressed by bending at the first curvature, and the support portion 520 may be compressed at a second compression rate smaller than the first compression rate when pressed by bending at the second curvature. The main body 510 can be compressed at a first compression rate to generate an elastic force, and the support portion 520 can be compressed at a second compression rate to stably transmit the generated elastic force downward.

[0048] In an embodiment, an upper end of the body part 510 may be supported by the plug part 400 by being in close contact with the inside of the plug part 400, and a lower end of the support part 520 may be supported by the outlet part 300 by being in close contact with the outside of the outlet part 300. This can prevent the elastic member 500 from coming off during compression and release, and can guide the transmission direction of the elastic force in a vertical direction.

[0049] The content container 1000 in FIGS. 1 to 4 is merely illustrative, and various configurations are applicable depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0050] Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the content container according to the embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Fig. 5(a) is a cross-sectional view of the content container 1000 in a state where the container part 100 is not pressed, and Fig. 5(b) is a cross-sectional view of the content container 1000 in a state where the container part 100 is pressed.

[0051] 5, when the container 100 is not pressed, the open-close bar 220 is in close contact with the inside of the discharge hole 310, so that the discharge hole 310 can be sealed.

[0052] When the container part 100 is pressed, the contents contained in the storage part 110 move towards the shoulder part 120 and may flow into the connecting part 200 through the inlet hole 211. When the contents move to the connecting part 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed and the discharge part 300 may rise. As the discharge part 300 rises, the tight contact between the discharge hole 310 and the open / close rod 220 is released and the discharge hole 310 may be opened. When the discharge hole 310 is opened, the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 may be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 310.

[0053] Thereafter, when the pressure on the container part 100 is released, the compressed elastic member 500 presses the discharge part 300 downward, thereby lowering the discharge part 300. As the discharge part 300 descends, the discharge hole 310 comes into close contact with the open-close rod 220 again, and thus the discharge hole 310 can be sealed.

[0054] The operation of the content container 1000 in FIG. 5 is merely exemplary, and various operational modes are applicable depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0055] As described above, the best mode for carrying out the present invention has been disclosed in the drawings and the specification. Although specific terms are used herein, they are merely used for the purpose of describing the present invention, and are not used to limit the meaning or the scope of the present invention described in the claims. Therefore, a person having ordinary knowledge in the art should be able to understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical ideas of the accompanying claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 100 Container section 110 Storage unit 120 Shoulder 200 Connection part 210 Seating area 211 Inflow hole 220 Opening and closing pole 230 Side wall 300 Discharge part 310 Discharge hole 320 Ring section 400 Plug part 410 First plug 411 Insertion hole 420 Second plug 421 Pressing part 500 Elastic member 510 Main body 520 Support part 1000 Content container

Claims

1. A content container comprising: A container portion for accommodating contents; A connection part provided on an upper side of the container part and having at least one inlet through which the contents flow; a discharge part that is formed with a discharge hole for discharging the content, and that moves up and down along the connecting part to open and close the discharge hole; a plug portion provided above the discharge portion and having an insertion hole into which the discharge portion is inserted; an elastic member provided between the discharge portion and the plug portion and configured to apply an elastic force toward the discharge portion; Including, The elastic member is a bellows-like container having mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and having sealed sides.

2. When the container part is pressed, the content flows into the connecting part through the inlet, whereby the elastic member is compressed, the discharge part rises, and the discharge hole is opened, The content container according to claim 1 , wherein when the pressure is released, the elastic member presses the discharge portion downward, causing the discharge portion to descend and the discharge hole to be sealed.

3. 2. The content container according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member includes a main body portion in which the mountain folds and the valley folds are formed and which generates the elastic force by compression, and a support portion provided at a lower end of the main body portion and which transmits the elastic force toward the discharge portion.

4. The main body portion is bent at the mountain fold and the valley fold with a first curvature, The contents container according to claim 3 , wherein the support portion extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body portion, but is bent inward at the lower end with a second curvature different from the first curvature.

5. An upper end of the main body is supported by the plug portion in close contact with the inner surface of the plug portion, The contents container according to claim 3 , wherein a lower end of the support portion is supported by the discharge portion in intimate contact with an outer side of the discharge portion.

6. The content container according to claim 1 , wherein the container portion includes a soft storage portion that stores the content, and a hard shoulder portion that is connected to an upper end of the storage portion.

7. 2. The content container according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion includes a seating portion that seats on the upper side of the container portion and has the inlet hole formed therein, and an opening / closing rod that extends upward from the inside of the inlet hole and is in close contact with the inside of the discharge hole.

8. 8. The content container according to claim 7, wherein when the container portion is pressed, the tight contact between the open-close bar and the discharge hole is released as the discharge portion rises, and the content is discharged through the discharge hole.

9. The connecting portion includes a side wall extending upward from an outer side of the inlet hole, The content container according to claim 7 , wherein the discharge portion includes a ring portion that moves up and down while in close contact with the side wall to prevent the content from spilling out.

10. The content container according to claim 1, wherein the plug portion includes a first plug portion arranged to surround the connecting portion and having the insertion hole formed on its upper surface, and a second plug portion rotatably connected to the first plug portion to open and close the insertion hole.

11. The content container according to claim 10, wherein the upper surface of the discharge portion is aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole or is located inside the insertion hole, and when the container portion is pressed, the discharge portion rises and protrudes outside the insertion hole.

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