container

Abstract

To improve usability while ensuring airtightness. [Solution] The container comprises a main body, an inner lid, and an outer lid. The inner lid has a disc portion that is rotatably held in the circumferential direction on the inside of the top plate portion of the outer lid, and a tongue portion that is movably incorporated in the vertical direction into a mounting portion provided in the main body, and which holds the disc portion so as to be able to open and close the opening of the main body.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a container.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, when closing the opening of a container body, it is known to screw-engage a lid with the container body. Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which an outer lid body is screw-engaged with the container body to close the opening of the container body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0007] In the present invention configured as described above, the outer lid is screw-engaged with the container body, thereby closing the opening of the container body. This ensures airtightness. When the screw engagement between the outer lid and the container body is released to open the opening of the container body, the outer lid holds the disc portion of the inner lid inward, while the container body has a tongue-shaped piece incorporated into its mounting section to hold the disc portion of the inner lid. As a result, even when the opening of the container body is not closed, the outer lid is not separated from the container body by the inner lid, so that it is not difficult to use.

[0008] Alternatively, the tongue may be incorporated into the assembly portion so as to be rotatable relative to the first side portion by a support shaft provided at the end opposite to the disc portion.

[0009] In this configuration, the opening can be opened by flipping open the outer cover.

[0010] Furthermore, a cylindrical member is disposed inside the container body so as to be along the inner surface of the first side portion, The cylindrical member comprises a push member that is movable within the cylindrical member along the inner surface of the cylindrical member, The cylindrical member has a communication portion extending in the axial direction of the cylindrical member between the outer wall portion along the inner surface of the first side portion and the inner wall portion along which the pressing member moves when the pressing member moves. The inner wall portion has a communication structure at the bottom end of the container body portion that connects the inner region of the inner wall portion with the communication portion between the end and the bottom of the container body portion. The aforementioned communication section may be configured to have a discharge port at the end opposite to the communication structure for discharging the contents contained within the container body.

[0011] In this configuration, simply by moving the pushing member along the inner surface of the cylindrical member, the contents contained within the container body are discharged from the discharge port, allowing for hygienic use without the need for a separate dispensing tool.

[0012] Alternatively, the airtightness of the discharge port may be ensured by attaching the outer lid portion to the container body portion while the discharge port is covered by the disc portion.

[0013] In this configuration, airtightness of the discharge port can be ensured.

[0014] Furthermore, the pressing member may be provided so as to be movable within the cylindrical member along the inner surface of the cylindrical member while ensuring a predetermined level of airtightness between it and the inner surface of the cylindrical member.

[0015] In this configuration, the pressing member can move within the cylindrical member while ensuring airtightness between the pressing member and the inner surface of the cylindrical member.

[0016] Furthermore, the cylindrical member may be configured to have a holding surface around the discharge port for holding the contents discharged from the discharge port.

[0017] In such a configuration, the contents discharged from the discharge port can be temporarily held on the holding surface.

[0018] Further, the holding surface may be configured to be inclined toward the bottom side of the container main body portion from the periphery of the cylindrical member toward the center of the axis of the cylindrical member.

[0019] In such a configuration, it becomes easier to wipe off the contents held on the holding surface.

Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the usability while ensuring airtightness.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] It is a figure which shows one Embodiment of the container of this invention. [Figure 2] It is the figure which looked at the state which removed the outer lid part from the container shown in FIG. 1 from diagonally upward. [Figure 3] It is the figure which looked at the outer lid part shown in FIG. 1 from diagonally downward. [Figure 4] It is the figure which looked at the container main body part shown in FIG. 1 from diagonally upward. [Figure 5] It is the figure which looked at the middle lid part shown in FIG. 2 from diagonally upward. [Figure 6] It is the figure which looked at the middle lid part shown in FIG. 2 from diagonally downward. [Figure 7] It is the figure which shows the detailed structure of the content discharge tool shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 8] It is the figure which looked at the cylindrical member shown in FIG. 7 from diagonally upward. [Figure 9] It is the figure which looked at the cylindrical member shown in FIG. 7 from diagonally downward. [Figure 10] It is the figure which looked at the cylindrical member shown in FIG. 7 from below. [Figure 11] It is the figure which looked at the pushing member shown in FIG. 7 from diagonally upward. [Figure 12] It is the figure which looked at the pushing member shown in FIG. 7 from the side. [Figure 13] This diagram illustrates the operation of the outer cover when opening and closing the opening. [Figure 14] This diagram illustrates the operation of the outer cover when opening and closing the opening. [Figure 15] This diagram illustrates the operation of the outer cover when opening and closing the opening. [Figure 16] This figure shows examples of container applications. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0023] <Overall Structure> Figure 1 shows one embodiment of the container of the present invention, viewed from an oblique angle above. Figure 2 shows the container 1 shown in Figure 1 with the outer lid 10 removed, viewed from an oblique angle above.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, this embodiment is a container 1 in which an outer lid 10 is detachably attached to a container body 20. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, an inner lid 30 is attached to the container body 20.

[0025] The following describes each component.

[0026] <Outer lid part 10> Figure 3 is a view of the outer cover portion 10 shown in Figure 1, viewed from diagonally below.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, the outer lid portion 10 in Figure 1 has a circular top plate portion 11 and a cylindrical side portion 12 that is continuous with the periphery of the top plate portion 11. The side portion 12 is an example of a second side portion in the present invention. A screw structure 13 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the side portion 12, which engages with a screw structure 24 (see Figure 4) provided on the container body portion 20. In addition, a plurality of ribs 14 are provided on the inner circumferential surface of the side portion 12, projecting inward toward the top plate portion 11 side than the screw structure 13. The height of the ribs 14 is such that the disc portion 31 (see Figure 5) of the inner lid portion 30 can be held between the top plate portion 11 and the ribs 14. The distance between the top plate portion 11 and the ribs 14 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the disc portion 31 of the inner lid portion 30.

[0028] <Container body part 20> Figure 4 is a view of the container body 20 shown in Figure 1, viewed from diagonally above.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, the container body 20 has a circular bottom 22 and a cylindrical side portion 21 that is continuous with the periphery of the bottom 22, and the opposite side of the bottom 22 has an opening 23 facing the bottom 22.

[0030] The side portion 21 has a lower side portion 21b that is continuous with the bottom portion 22, and an upper side portion 21a that is continuous from the lower side portion 21b on the opposite side from the bottom portion 22. The outer diameter of the upper side portion 21a is the same as the inner diameter of the side portion 12 of the outer lid portion 10, and a screw structure 24 is provided on its outer circumferential surface that engages with a screw structure 13 formed on the inner circumferential surface of the side portion 12 of the outer lid portion 10. As a result, the outer lid portion 10 can be detachably attached to the container body portion 20 by screw-engaging the screw structure 13 of the outer lid portion 10 with the screw structure 24 of the upper side portion 21a. The height of the upper side portion 21a may be the same as the height of the side portion 12 of the outer lid portion 10.

[0031] The lower side portion 21b is an example of the first side portion in the present invention. The outer diameter of the lower side portion 21b may be the same as the outer diameter of the side portion 12 of the outer lid portion 10. With such a configuration, as shown in Figure 1, when the outer lid portion 10 is attached to the container body portion 20, the outer peripheral surface of the side portion 12 of the outer lid portion 10 and the outer peripheral surface of the side portion 21 of the container body portion 20 can be aligned.

[0032] A recess 25 is provided in a part of the circumferential direction of the side portion 21. The recess 25 is an example of an integrated part in the present invention. The recess 25 is formed so as to be recessed inward from the outer circumferential surface of the side portion 21, and is formed from the opening 23 toward the bottom portion 22, extending from the upper side portion 21a to the lower side portion 21b, for a length equal to the length of the tongue 32 (see Figure 5) of the inner lid portion 30. The length of the recess 25 in the direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous may extend over the entire area of ​​the side portion 21, as long as it is greater than or equal to the length of the tongue 32 of the inner lid portion 30. Within the recess 25, an engagement groove 26 is provided in the region corresponding to the lower side portion 21b, recessed from both sides of the recess 25 in the circumferential direction of the lower side portion 21b. The engagement groove 26 has a predetermined length in the direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous. Furthermore, the mounting portion is not limited to the recess 25 formed so as to be recessed inward from the outer peripheral surface of the side portion 21. For example, it may be a notch cut out for a predetermined length from the opening 23 side of the upper side portion 21a to the lower side portion 21b.

[0033] The container body 20 houses the contents dispensing device 40. The detailed configuration of the contents dispensing device 40 will be described later.

[0034] <Inner lid part 30> Figure 5 is a view of the inner lid 30 shown in Figure 2 from an oblique angle above, and Figure 6 is a view of the inner lid 30 shown in Figure 2 from an oblique angle below.

[0035] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the inner lid portion 30 in Figure 2 has a disc portion 31 and a tongue portion 32.

[0036] The disc portion 31 is circular, and its outer diameter is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the upper side portion 21a, thereby allowing it to close the opening 23 of the container body portion 20. In other words, the inner lid portion 30 is provided so that the opening 23 of the container body portion 20 can be opened and closed by the disc portion 31.

[0037] The tongue piece 32 is provided extending from a part of the peripheral edge of the disc portion 31 in the direction facing the surface of the disc portion 31. The tongue piece 32 is provided with a support shaft 33 at the end opposite to the disc portion 31. The support shaft 33 is provided so as to protrude from the tongue piece 32 in the tangential direction of the portion of the disc portion 31 to which the tongue piece 32 is continuous.

[0038] The inner lid portion 30, configured in this way, is attached to the container body portion 20 as shown in Figure 2. At this time, the tongue piece 32 of the inner lid portion 30 fits into the recess 25 of the container body portion 20, and the support shaft 33 provided on the tongue piece 32 engages with the engagement groove 26 provided in the recess 25 of the container body portion 20. Here, as described above, the support shaft 33 is provided so as to protrude from the tongue piece 32 in the tangential direction of the portion of the disc portion 31 where the tongue piece 32 is continuous. On the other hand, the engagement groove 26 is recessed in the circumferential direction of the lower side surface portion 21b from both sides of the recess 25. Therefore, when the support shaft 33 is engaged with the engagement groove 26, the inner lid portion 30 becomes rotatable about the support shaft 33 relative to the container body portion 20. In other words, the tongue piece 32 is incorporated into the recess 25 so as to be rotatable relative to the lower side surface portion 21b by the support shaft 33. As a result, the disc portion 31 rotates together with the tongue piece 32, closing the opening 23 of the container body portion 20, and the tongue piece 32 holds the disc portion 31 so that it can open and close the opening 23. Furthermore, as described above, the engagement groove 26 has a predetermined length in the direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous. Therefore, the inner lid portion 30 is movable in the vertical direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous relative to the container body portion 20 by the length of the engagement groove 26. As a result, the tongue piece 32 is incorporated into the recess 25 of the container body portion 20 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. In addition, the disc portion 31 is held by being sandwiched between the top plate portion 11 and the rib 14 of the outer lid portion 10. In this case, the disc portion 31 is simply sandwiched between the top plate portion 11 and the rib 14 of the outer cover portion 10, and is therefore held in a state where it can rotate freely in the circumferential direction between the top plate portion 11 and the rib 14 of the outer cover portion 10.

[0039] <Material Discharge Device 40> Figure 7 is a diagram showing the detailed configuration of the contents discharge device 40 shown in Figure 4, and is a view from diagonally above.

[0040] As shown in Figure 4, the contents dispensing device 40 has a cylindrical member 50 and a pushing member 60, and is installed so that the pushing member 60 is housed inside the cylindrical member 50. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the contents dispensing device 40 is installed so that it is housed inside the container body 20.

[0041] <Cylindrical member 50> Figure 8 is a view of the cylindrical member 50 shown in Figure 7 from diagonally above. Figure 9 is a view of the cylindrical member 50 shown in Figure 7 from diagonally below. Figure 10 is a view of the cylindrical member 50 shown in Figure 7 from below.

[0042] As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the cylindrical member 50 in Figure 7 has a side portion 51 and a holding portion 56.

[0043] The side portion 51 has an outer wall portion 51a and an inner wall portion 51b. Both the outer wall portion 51a and the inner wall portion 51b are cylindrical with open ends. The outer wall portion 51a and the inner wall portion 51b have the same axial length, but the outer wall portion 51a has a larger diameter than the inner wall portion 51b. The inner wall portion 51b is positioned inside the outer wall portion 51a with their centers offset from each other, creating a space between the outer wall portion 51a and the inner wall portion 51b, while the other parts are integrated. A communication portion 53 is provided in the space created between the outer wall portion 51a and the inner wall portion 51b.

[0044] A communication opening 54 is provided at one end of the inner wall portion 51b in a region facing the communication portion 53. The communication opening 54 is an example of the communication structure in the present invention and is formed by cutting out a part of the inner wall portion 51b. The shape of the communication opening 54 is not limited to a rectangle as shown in the figure. In addition, there may be multiple communication openings 54.

[0045] The holding portion 56 is provided in the region including the communication portion 53 at the axial ends of the side portion 51, on the end opposite to the end where the communication port 54 is provided. The holding portion 56 has, for example, a crescent shape and covers a part of one end of the cylindrical member 50. Because the holding portion 56 is provided in the region including the communication portion 53, the discharge port 55 is provided at the end of the communication portion 53 opposite to the communication port 54. As a result, the communication portion 53 extends in the axial direction of the cylindrical member 50 from the communication port 54 to the discharge port 55. Furthermore, the upper surface of the holding portion 56 is a holding surface 56a, and the holding surface 56a is configured to surround the discharge port 55. The holding surface 56a is inclined from the periphery of the cylindrical member 50 where the discharge port 55 is provided toward the end of the cylindrical member 50 where the communication port 54 is provided toward the axis of the cylindrical member 50. The discharge port 55 may be covered with a lid-like member. In this case, the lid-like member may, for example, have a projection on its back surface so that the projection fits onto the discharge port 55. When a lid-like member is provided, it is preferable to provide a gap between the discharge port 55 and the retaining surface 56a so that any contents that have entered the communication section 53 can be discharged from the discharge port 55. The number of discharge ports 55 is not limited to one, but may be multiple. The shape of the discharge port 55 is not limited to the roughly rectangular shape shown in the figure, but may be various shapes such as circular, elliptical, or star-shaped.

[0046] The outer diameter of the outer wall portion 51a is smaller than the inner diameter of the container body portion 20, except for a small portion. This allows the contents dispensing device 40 to be housed in the container body portion 20, as shown in Figure 4. Furthermore, the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b is the same at both ends in the axial direction. In other words, the inner diameter is cylindrical.

[0047] <Push-in member 60> Figure 11 is a view of the push-in member 60 shown in Figure 7 from an oblique angle above, and Figure 12 is a view of the push-in member 60 shown in Figure 7 from the side.

[0048] The pressing member 60 shown in Figure 7 is made of an elastic material and has a bottom portion 61 and a side portion 62, as shown in Figures 11 and 12.

[0049] The base 61 is circular.

[0050] The side portion 62 is positioned over the outer circumference of the bottom portion 61. The side portion 62 is curved so that its upper and lower ends protrude outward, and because the pressing member 60 is made of an elastic material, it can be deformed by external force so that the position of the upper and lower ends shifts toward the center of the side portion 62.

[0051] The outer diameter of the push-in member 60 configured in this way is the same as or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50. Therefore, the push-in member 60 can be installed inside the cylindrical member 50 such that the side portion 62 of the push-in member 60 faces the inner surface of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50. Note that the push-in member 60 is made of an elastic material. Therefore, if the outer diameter of the push-in member 60 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50, the side portion 62 of the push-in member 60 deforms so that the position of the upper and lower ends of the side portion 62 shifts toward the center of the side portion 62. This allows the push-in member 60 to be installed inside the cylindrical member 50.

[0052] Furthermore, as described above, the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50 is the same at both ends in the axial direction. That is, the inner diameter of the side portion 51 is what is known as a cylindrical shape. Therefore, the push member 60 installed inside the cylindrical member 50 can be moved along the inner surface of the cylindrical member 50 in the axial direction of the cylindrical member 50.

[0053] <Explanation of the effects when used> The method of use and the effects of using container 1, which is configured as described above, will be explained below.

[0054] First, we will explain the operation of the outer cover portion 10 when opening and closing the opening 23.

[0055] Figures 13 to 15 are diagrams illustrating the operation of the opening 23 when the outer cover portion 10 is opened and closed, and are perspective views from the side.

[0056] When the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20 are screw-engaged, as shown in Figure 13, the opening 23 of the container body 20 is covered and sealed by the disc portion 31 of the inner lid 30 and the outer lid 10. As described above, the container body 20 houses a contents dispensing device 40, and the contents dispensing device 40 is provided with a discharge port 55. When the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20 are screw-engaged, this discharge port 55 is also covered and sealed by the disc portion 31 of the inner lid and the outer lid 10. In this way, the screw engagement between the outer lid 10 and the container body 20 ensures airtightness of the opening 23 and the discharge port 55. Furthermore, when the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20 are screw-engaged, the opening 23 and the discharge port 55 are covered and sealed by the disc portion 31 of the inner lid 30. Therefore, the airtightness of the opening 23 and the discharge port 55 is also ensured by the disc portion 31 of the inner lid 30.

[0057] From this state, the outer lid 10 is rotated circumferentially to disengage the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20. As shown in Figure 14, the outer lid 10 moves away from the container body 20 in a direction that disengages the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20. Here, the inner lid 30 has a tongue piece 32 incorporated into a recess 25 provided on the side surface 21 of the container body 20, and a disc piece 31 continuous with the tongue piece 32 is sandwiched and held between the top plate 11 and the rib 14 of the outer lid 10. However, the disc piece 31 is held so as to be rotatable circumferentially between the top plate 11 and the rib 14 of the outer lid 10. Therefore, the outer lid 10 can be rotated circumferentially to disengage the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20.

[0058] Furthermore, the tongue piece 32 is incorporated into the recess 25 by the engagement of the support shaft 33 with the engagement groove 26 provided in the recess 25. As described above, the engagement groove 26 has a predetermined length in the direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous. Therefore, the inner lid portion 30 is movable in the vertical direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous relative to the container body portion 20 by the length of the engagement groove 26. As a result, when the outer lid portion 10 is rotated in the circumferential direction and the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid portion 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body portion 20 is released, the outer lid portion 10 moves away from the container body portion 20 in the direction in which the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid portion 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body portion 20 is released, without tilting relative to the container body portion 20. In this case, the length of the engagement groove 26 in the direction in which the upper side portion 21a and the lower side portion 21b are continuous may be set to be greater than or equal to the length of the upper side portion 21a in the direction in which it is continuous with the lower side portion 21b. This allows the outer lid portion 10 to be separated in the direction in which the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid portion 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body portion 20 is disengaged without the outer lid portion 10 tilting until the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid portion 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body portion 20 is completely disengaged.

[0059] As described above, the support shaft 33 provided on the tongue 32 of the inner lid 30 engages with the engagement groove 26 of the container body 20. Therefore, after the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20 is completely disengaged, the inner lid 30 can be rotated around the support shaft 33 relative to the container body 20, as shown in Figure 15. This allows the opening 23 to be left open, without being blocked by the inner lid 30 and the outer lid 10. In this way, the opening 23 can be opened by opening the outer lid 10.

[0060] In this configuration, the support shaft 33 provided on the tongue 32 of the inner lid 30 engages with the engagement groove 26 of the container body 20. Therefore, even when the opening 23 is not closed by the inner lid 30 and the outer lid 10, the outer lid 10 remains in a state where it is not separated from the container body 20 by the inner lid 30, thus preventing any inconvenience in use.

[0061] When closing the opening 23 of the container body 20 from a state where the opening 23 is not closed by the outer lid 10 and the inner lid 30, first, as shown in Figure 14, the outer lid 10 holding the inner lid 30 is brought into contact with the opening 23 of the container body 20. At this time, the inner lid 30 held by the outer lid 10 is movable in the vertical direction where the upper side surface 21a and the lower side surface 21b are continuous, by the length of the engagement groove 26, even though the tongue 32 is incorporated into the recess 25. The length of the engagement groove 26 in the direction where the upper side surface 21a and the lower side surface 21b are continuous may also be set to be greater than or equal to the length of the upper side surface 21a in the direction where it is continuous with the lower side surface 21b. This allows the outer lid 10 holding the inner lid 30 to be brought into contact with the opening 23 of the container body 20 without tilting.

[0062] Subsequently, by rotating the outer lid 10 in the circumferential direction and engaging the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 with the screw structure 24 of the container body 20, the opening 23 and the discharge port 55 can be sealed by the outer lid 10 and the disc portion 31 of the inner lid 30, thereby ensuring airtightness. At this time, as described above, the disc portion 31 of the inner lid 30 is held to rotate freely in the circumferential direction between the top plate portion 11 and the rib 14 of the outer lid 10. Therefore, the outer lid 10 can be rotated in the circumferential direction in order to engage the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 with the screw structure 24 of the container body 20.

[0063] Next, we will explain the method of use and the effects of removing the contents contained in container 1 and using them.

[0064] When removing and using the contents contained in container 1, first, the screw engagement between the screw structure 13 of the outer lid 10 and the screw structure 24 of the container body 20 is released as described above, so that the opening 23 is not blocked by the inner lid 30 and the outer lid 10.

[0065] Then, the pushing member 60 is pushed towards the bottom 22 side of the container body 20. Here, as described above, the outer diameter of the pushing member 60 is the same as or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50. Therefore, the pushing member 60 moves towards the bottom 22 side of the container body 20 while maintaining airtightness between the side portion 62 of the pushing member 60 and the inner surface of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50. In other words, the pushing member 60 is provided so as to be movable inside the cylindrical member 50 along the inner surface of the cylindrical member 50 while maintaining a predetermined airtightness between it and the inner surface of the cylindrical member 50. Therefore, when pushing the pushing member 60 towards the bottom 22 side of the container body 20 in order to use the contents contained in the container 1, it is possible to prevent the contents contained in the container 1 from leaking out from between the pushing member 60 and the cylindrical member 50. In particular, when the outer diameter of the pressing member 60 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50, the pressing member 60 is made of an elastic material, causing the side portion 62 of the pressing member 60 to deform so that the upper and lower ends of the side portion 62 move toward the center of the side portion 62. Then, due to the restoring force, it is pressed against the inner surface of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50. As a result, airtightness between the side portion 62 of the pressing member 60 and the inner surface of the inner wall portion 51b of the cylindrical member 50 is reliably ensured.

[0066] As the pressing member 60 moves toward the bottom 22 of the container body 20, the contents contained in the space formed between the side portion 51 of the cylindrical member 50, the bottom 22 of the container body 20, and the bottom 61 of the pressing member 60 enter the communication portion 53 through the communication opening 54. Here, the space formed between the side portion 51 of the cylindrical member 50, the bottom 22 of the container body 20, and the bottom 61 of the pressing member 60 has no parts that communicate with the outside except for the communication opening 54. Therefore, as the pressing member 60 moves toward the bottom 22 of the container body 20, the contents contained in the space formed between the side portion 51 of the cylindrical member 50, the bottom 22 of the container body 20, and the bottom 61 of the pressing member 60 enter the communication portion 53 through the communication opening 54.

[0067] One end of the communication portion 53 communicates with the space formed between the side portion 51 of the cylindrical member 50, the bottom portion 22 of the container body portion 20, and the bottom portion 61 of the push-in member 60 via a communication opening 54, and the other end communicates with the outside of the container 1 via a discharge opening 55.

[0068] Therefore, the contents that enter the communication section 53 through the communication opening 54 are pushed further towards the bottom 22 by the pushing member 60, which moves them to the discharge opening 55, and they are discharged from the discharge opening 55.

[0069] In this way, by moving the pushing member 60 along the inner surface of the cylindrical member 50, the contents contained in the container 1 enter the connecting part 53 and are discharged from the discharge port 55. As a result, there is no need to put your fingers into the container 1 to scoop out the contents, making it possible to use it hygienically. In addition, a separate tool for removing the contents from the container 1 is not required. This eliminates the need to carry a separate tool for removing the contents. Furthermore, there is no need to provide a structure or space in the container 1 to hold the removal tool, so the container 1 does not become larger.

[0070] Furthermore, by pushing the pushing member 60 towards the bottom 22 of the container body 20, the contents contained in the container 1 are discharged from the discharge port 55, allowing for intuitive recognition of the discharge of contents. Moreover, since the amount discharged from the discharge port 55 corresponds to the amount the pushing member 60 is pushed towards the bottom 22 of the container body 20, it becomes easy to adjust the amount of contents dispensed. In addition, the remaining amount of contents can be recognized by the position of the pushing member 60.

[0071] When the contents contained in container 1 are discharged from the discharge port 55, as described above, the contents discharged from the discharge port 55 are discharged onto the holding surface 56a due to the holding surface 56a surrounding the discharge port 55. Therefore, the contents discharged from the discharge port 55 can be temporarily held on the holding surface 56a. In addition, the amount of contents discharged from the discharge port 55 can be recognized by the amount of contents held on the holding surface 56a.

[0072] Afterward, the contents held on the holding surface 56a of the holding part 56 are wiped off with a finger and applied to the skin, etc. Here, as described above, the holding surface 56a is inclined from the periphery of the cylindrical member 50, where the discharge port 55 is provided, toward the end side where the communication port 54 of the cylindrical member 50 is provided, toward the center of the axis of the cylindrical member 50. Therefore, for example, if the contents are wiped off with the fingertip facing toward the center of the axis of the cylindrical member 50, it becomes easier to wipe off the contents held on the holding surface 56a.

[0073] The aforementioned dispensing device 40 may also be provided as a refill. In that case, with the contents contained in the space enclosed by the cylindrical member 50 and the pushing member 60, the end of the cylindrical member 50 on the side with the communication port 54 is covered with an aluminum seal. Then, when in use, the aluminum seal is peeled off and the dispensing device 40 is installed by being placed in the container body 20.

[0074] In this way, after the contents have been used up, the container 1 can be reused repeatedly simply by replacing the contents dispensing device 40.

[0075] (Examples of application) Figure 16 shows an example of the container's application, illustrating the state with the outer lid 10 and inner lid 30 open.

[0076] As shown in Figure 16, the container 1 described above can be used by storing the puff 5 in the space above the pressing member 60.

[0077] Then, by pressing the push-in member 60 in the same manner as described above, the contents contained in the container body 20 are discharged from the discharge port 55. The contents discharged from the discharge port 55 are discharged onto the holding surface 56a, and the contents held on the holding surface 56a can be wiped with the puff 5 and used. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0078] 1 container 10 Outer lid part 11 Top panel 12,21,51,62 Side part 13,24 Screw structure 14 Ribs 20 Container body 21a Upper side part 21b Lower side part 22,61 bottom 23 Aperture 25 recesses 26 Engagement groove 30 Inner lid part 31 Disc section 32 Tongue piece 33 Support shaft 40. Discharge device for contents 50 Cylindrical member 51a Exterior wall 51b Inner wall 53 Communication part 54 connecting port 55 Discharge port 56 Holding part 56a Holding surface 60 Push-in member

Claims

1. A container body comprising a bottom and a cylindrical first side portion, with an opening opposite the bottom through which contents are placed, The aforementioned opening is provided in an inner lid portion that can be opened and closed, It comprises a top plate portion and a cylindrical second side portion, and an outer lid portion that is attached to the container body portion such that it covers the inner lid portion when the opening is closed by the inner lid portion, The first side portion is, A cylindrical upper side portion having a screw structure on its outer surface that engages with the second side portion via a screw, It has a lower side portion that is continuous with the bottom side portion of the upper side portion, A fitting portion, into which a part of the inner lid can be fitted, is formed over the upper side portion and the lower side portion for at least a predetermined length from the opening toward the bottom portion, The aforementioned inner lid portion is A disc portion is held circumferentially rotatably on the inside of the top plate portion of the outer cover portion, A container having a tongue-shaped piece that is mounted in the aforementioned assembly portion so as to be movable in the vertical direction and holds the disc portion so as to be able to open and close the opening.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the tongue is incorporated into the assembly portion so as to be rotatable relative to the first side portion by a support shaft provided at the end opposite to the disc portion.

3. A cylindrical member is disposed inside the container body so as to be along the inner surface of the first side portion, The cylindrical member comprises a push member that is movable within the cylindrical member along the inner surface of the cylindrical member, The cylindrical member has a communication portion extending in the axial direction of the cylindrical member between the outer wall portion along the inner surface of the first side portion and the inner wall portion along which the pressing member moves when the pressing member moves. The inner wall portion has a communication structure at the bottom end of the container body portion that connects the inner region of the inner wall portion with the communication portion between the end and the bottom of the container body portion. The container according to claim 1, wherein the communication portion has a discharge port at the end opposite to the communication structure for discharging contents contained in the container body.

4. The container according to claim 3, wherein the airtightness of the discharge port is ensured by attaching the outer lid to the container body while the discharge port is covered by the disc portion.

5. The container according to claim 3, wherein the pressing member is provided so as to be movable within the cylindrical member along the inner surface of the cylindrical member while ensuring a predetermined airtightness between itself and the inner surface of the cylindrical member.

6. The container according to claim 3, wherein the cylindrical member has a retaining surface around the discharge port for holding the contents discharged from the discharge port.

7. The container according to claim 6, wherein the retaining surface is inclined toward the bottom of the container body from the periphery of the cylindrical member toward the center of the axis of the cylindrical member.

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