container

Abstract

To provide a container which prevents improper use of a hygiene item. The container 1 includes a bottom portion 2 and a side portion 3 that extends in a direction intersecting with the bottom portion and has an inclined portion 3K that inclines toward the central axis the further away from the bottom portion, and has information 6 displayed on the inclined portion. The information includes precautions 6A for sanitary products stored in the container and handling information 6B for the container.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, containers are known for storing sanitary items such as wet sheets and wet tissues for wiping house floors, toilets, the human body, etc. Patent Document 1 discloses a container body formed in a cylindrical shape. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2024-30787 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Containers for storing sanitary products have a large number of indications on the side of the container, including precautions for the sanitary product, information on how to handle the container, and other information. Therefore, if a user uses the sanitary product without checking the indications on the sanitary product, the container, etc., there is a risk that the sanitary product will be used inappropriately.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a container which prevents improper use of hygiene products. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: A bottom portion and The side portion has an inclined portion that extends in a direction intersecting with the bottom portion and inclines toward the central axis the further away from the bottom portion, and information is displayed on the inclined portion. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the hygiene product from being used in an inappropriate manner. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a container according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of a container according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a female thread portion provided on a side surface of a container according to an embodiment and a male thread portion provided on a screw-fitting portion. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view of a container according to the first modification. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a front view of a container according to the second modification. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a front view of a container according to the third modification. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view of a container according to the third modification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, a container according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the configurations of the following embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the configurations of these embodiments.

[0010] <Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a front view of a sanitary article storage container 1 according to an embodiment (an example of a "container" in the present application, hereinafter simply referred to as "container 1"). FIG. 2 is a side view of the container 1 according to the embodiment. The container 1 according to the present embodiment has a truncated cone shape with the apex side of the cone cut off, and has a bottom surface portion 2, an upper bottom surface portion 5 arranged opposite to the bottom surface portion 2, and a side surface portion 3 connecting the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5. When the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface in a normal placement state, the bottom surface portion 2 is in contact with the horizontal surface, and the direction from the bottom surface portion 2 to the upper bottom surface portion 5 is the height direction. The bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are both circular when viewed from the height direction, and the bottom surface portion 2 is formed to have a larger diameter than the upper bottom surface portion 5. When the container 1 is viewed from the height direction, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are arranged concentrically, and a line passing through the centers of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 is the central axis of the container 1. In the following description, the up-down direction of the container 1 will be defined as the upper side of the upper bottom surface portion 5 and the lower side of the bottom surface portion 2 when the container 1 is placed in the normal placement state.

[0011] The container 1 is formed by integrally molding a bottom portion 2, an upper bottom portion 5, and a side portion 3 using a known material such as polypropylene. The container 1 is hollow, and stores sanitary items in a storage space surrounded by the bottom portion 2, the upper bottom portion 5, and the side portion 3. An opening 4 that communicates the storage space with the outside is provided in a part of the upper bottom portion 5 of the storage space. The opening 4 may be formed on the entire surface of the upper bottom portion 5. The upper bottom portion 5 has an opening 4 that communicates the storage space with the outside. A lid portion 7 that covers or opens the opening 4 is provided on the upper bottom portion 5.

[0012] The hygiene article stored in the storage space of the container 1 is a wet sheet or wet tissue used for wiping house floors, toilets, or the human body, and for sterilizing, disinfecting, or wiping off dirt from the wiped surface. The hygiene article may be a paper towel or a nonwoven sheet, and contains ingredients for sterilizing, disinfecting, or disinfecting. When the lid 7 covers the opening 4, the storage space for the hygiene article is an enclosed space to the extent that the ingredients contained in the stored hygiene article are prevented from volatilizing.

[0013] The bottom surface portion 2 is a surface that comes into contact with the horizontal surface when placed on the horizontal surface, and has a circular shape parallel to the horizontal surface so that the container 1 does not fall over or tilt when placed on the horizontal surface. The shape of the bottom surface portion 2 can be appropriately changed as long as it is formed in a flat shape that does not cause the container 1 to fall over or tilt when placed on the horizontal surface.

[0014] The upper bottom surface portion 5 has a cylindrical shape with a through hole formed on the entire bottom surface, and has a top surface portion 5U and a side surface portion 5S. The top surface portion 5U has a circular shape when viewed from the height direction, and has an opening portion 4 that communicates between the storage space and the outside.

[0015] The opening 4 is provided in the center of the top surface portion 5U, has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the height direction, and allows the sanitary articles stored in the storage space to be taken out to the outside through the opening 4. The shape of the opening 4 can be changed as appropriate.

[0016] The lid portion 7 has a lid body portion 7A that covers or opens the opening 4, and a hinge portion 7H that connects the upper bottom surface portion 5 and the lid body portion 7A and can be bent in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the container 1. The lid body portion 7A has a shape larger than the opening 4 so that it can cover the opening 4, and in this embodiment has a thin circular plate shape. The lid portion 7 covers or opens the opening 4 by moving the lid body portion 7A so as to draw an arc-shaped trajectory centered on the hinge portion 7H. The lid portion 7 is formed by integrally molding the lid body portion 7A and the hinge portion 7H using a known material such as polypropylene. The lid portion 7 and the container 1 may be integrally molded.

[0017] The lid body 7A covers the opening 4 from above, thereby sealing the opening 4. This allows the container 1 to seal the storage space and suppresses the volatilization of components contained in the sanitary article.

[0018] The top surface portion 5U is provided in a circular shape on the outer periphery side of the opening 4, and has a protrusion 5T that protrudes upward when viewed from the height direction. The lid main body portion 7A has a protrusion 7O that forms a side wall on the outer periphery side of the groove 7M and a protrusion 7I that forms a side wall on the inner periphery side of the groove 7M in order to form a groove 7M at a position facing the protrusion 5T in a state in which the opening 4 is blocked. The protrusion 7O and the protrusion 7I are arranged concentrically, and in a state in which the lid main body portion 7A blocks the opening 4, the protrusion 7O and the protrusion 7I protrude downward from the lid main body portion 7A. Between the protrusion 7O and the protrusion 7I, a groove 7M having a width that allows the protrusion 5T to be fitted is formed. The container 1 can maintain a closed state in which the lid main body portion 7A blocks the opening 4 by fitting the groove 7M and the protrusion 5T.

[0019] The container 1 has a screw thread portion 3N protruding upward from the upper end of the side surface portion 3. A male screw portion is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the screw thread portion 3N. A female screw portion that screws into the male screw portion provided on the screw thread portion 3N is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the side surface portion 5S. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the female screw portion 5SN provided on the side surface portion 5S and the male screw portion 3SN provided on the screw thread portion 3N. FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing the female screw portion 5SN provided on the side surface portion 5S. FIG. 3(B) is a diagram showing the male screw portion 3SN provided on the screw thread portion 3N.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 3(A), the inner peripheral surface of the side surface portion 5S is provided with three female threads 5SN that extend along the side surface portion 5S and protrude toward the inner peripheral side. As shown in Fig. 3(B), the outer peripheral surface of the screw-in portion 3N is provided with a male thread 3SN that extends along the screw-in portion 3N and protrudes toward the outer peripheral side. The male threads 3SN and the female threads 5SN screw together, and the side surface portion 3 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 have a detachable connection structure via the male threads 3SN and the female threads 5SN, making it possible to remove the upper bottom surface portion 5 from the side surface portion 3.

[0021] The side portion 3 has an inclined portion 3K. The inclined portion 3K inclines linearly toward the central axis of the container 1 as it moves away from the bottom portion 2. The inclined portion 3K may be provided on a part of the side portion 3, or on the entire surface. In this embodiment, the entire surface of the side portion 3 is formed as the inclined portion 3K. Note that the inclined portion 3K may incline in a curved manner toward the central axis of the container 1 as it moves away from the bottom portion 2.

[0022] On the inclined portion 3K, information 6 including precautions 6A regarding sanitary items contained in the container 1 and instructions 6B for using the container 1 is displayed. The inclined portion 3K is inclined more toward the central axis of the container 1 the further it is from the bottom portion 2, and therefore has a shape that faces diagonally upward. Therefore, when the information 6 is provided on the inclined portion 3K, the information 6 is displayed diagonally upward. Therefore, when the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface, the information 6 is displayed diagonally upward, making it easier for the user to notice. Note that the information 6 is not limited to precautions 6A regarding sanitary items and instructions 6B for using the container 1.

[0023] Here, a lot of information other than the precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and the usage instructions 6B of the container 1 is displayed on the side portion 3 of the container 1. For this reason, the precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and the usage instructions 6B of the container 1 are buried under information other than the precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and the usage instructions 6B of the container 1, and there is a risk that the user will not check the precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and the usage instructions 6B of the container 1. As a result, there is a risk that the user will use the hygiene product inappropriately.

[0024] The container 1 according to this embodiment has an inclined portion 3K on the side portion 3, and displays information 6 including precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and instructions 6B for using the container 1 on the inclined portion 3K. The inclined portion 3K displays the information 6 diagonally upwards when the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface, so that the precautions 6A regarding the hygiene product and instructions 6B for using the container 1 are more likely to catch the eye of a user who uses the hygiene product compared to other information. This allows the user to check the following before using the hygiene product. The information 6 displayed on the inclined portion 3K can be seen, and the container 1 can prevent the hygiene article from being used in an inappropriate manner.

[0025] The notice 6A regarding the hygiene product contained in the container 1 is, for example, a label indicating the ingredients of the hygiene product. Some users of the hygiene product have allergies and may develop allergic symptoms when they come into contact with certain ingredients. By displaying the notice 6A on the inclined portion 3K, users with allergies can easily check whether the hygiene product contained in the container 1 may cause allergic symptoms before purchasing the container 1.

[0026] The usage method 6B of the container 1 is, for example, an indication regarding the opening and closing method of the lid portion 7. As described above, the sanitary article contains a volatile component. However, the sanitary article may be directly contacted with the human body to wipe off dirt on the surface of the contact surface. For this reason, only a certain percentage of the component can be contained in consideration of the effect on the skin that comes into contact with the sanitary article. Therefore, if the lid main body portion 7A of the container 1 is in an open state and the state in which the storage space of the container 1 is in communication with the outside is maintained, there is a risk that the volatile component will evaporate. In this case, when the sanitary article is used, there is a risk that the sterilization, sterilization, disinfection, or dirt wiping effect of the component of the sanitary article will not be fully exhibited. Therefore, it is necessary for the user to check the indication regarding the opening and closing method of the lid main body portion 7A. In particular, it is necessary for the user to check how to close the lid main body portion 7A and how to check the closed state.

[0027] By displaying the usage instructions 6B for the container 1 on the inclined portion 3K, the usage instructions 6B for the container 1 are displayed diagonally upward because the inclined portion 3K has a shape that faces diagonally upward. Therefore, when the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface, the usage instructions 6B for the container 1 are displayed diagonally upward, making it easy for the user to notice. This allows the user to check the usage instructions 6B for the container 1 provided on the inclined portion 3K before using the sanitary article, and makes it possible to prevent the storage space of the container 1 from being maintained in communication with the outside.

[0028] In addition, when the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface and the side portion 3 is viewed from the horizontal direction, it is preferable that the information 6 is displayed on the main part or the entire surface of the visible inclined portion 3K. As described above, the inclined portion 3K is likely to catch the eye of a user who uses the sanitary article, but if other information is also displayed around the information 6, the information 6 that the user should check before using the sanitary article may not be easily noticed. Therefore, it is preferable that most of the side portion 3 within the range visible when the side portion 3 is viewed from the horizontal direction is made to be the information 6 so that the user can recognize the information 6 when taking the sanitary article out of the container 1. The main part is an area where the information 6 is not buried in other information and catches the eye of a user who uses the sanitary article, and is, for example, an area of ​​60% or more of the visible inclined portion 3K when the side portion 3 is viewed from the horizontal direction.

[0029] In particular, when the container 1 is placed on a horizontal surface and the side portion 3 is viewed from the horizontal direction, it is preferable that the usage method 6B of the container 1 is displayed on the main part or entire surface of the visible inclined portion 3K. As described above, if the lid main body portion 7A of the container 1 is in an open state and the state in which the storage space of the container 1 is communicated with the outside is maintained, there is a risk that volatile components will evaporate. If the usage method 6B of the container 1 is displayed on the main part or entire surface of the visible inclined portion 3K when the side portion 3 is viewed from the horizontal direction, the user will be more likely to notice the usage method 6B of the container 1 when opening and closing the lid main body portion 7A. Therefore, the user is prevented from opening the lid main body portion 7A of the container 1 in order to check the display on the opening and closing method of the container 1, including the method of closing the lid main body portion 7A and the method of checking the closed state, before using the sanitary article.

[0030] It is preferable that the usage instructions 6B of the container 1 include at least one of a pictogram, a diagram, or a photograph. When the method for using the container 1 includes any one of the above, the user can easily understand the information 6 displayed on the inclined portion 3K when viewing the inclined portion 3K, rather than reading characters. In some cases, the method for using the container 1 6B is confirmed by reading a barcode displayed on the container 1. In this case, the user has to take the time to read the barcode. There is a risk that the user will use the sanitary item and open and close the container 1 without checking the method for using the container 1 6B, avoiding the time of reading the barcode. If the method for using the container 1 6B is displayed by including at least one of a pictogram, a diagram, and a photograph, the user can easily check the method for using the container 1 6B without reading a barcode.

[0031] The lid 7 and the upper bottom surface 5 may be the same. For example, an opening may be provided on the upper side of the storage space surrounded by the side surface 3 and the bottom surface 2, and an upper bottom surface that covers the opening and has no opening on the top surface may be disposed removably from the side surface. In this case, the upper bottom surface may be used as a lid, and the opening may be released by removing the upper bottom surface from above the opening, and the opening may be covered by placing the upper bottom surface over the opening.

[0032] <Variation 1> Next, the container 1 according to the first modified example of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the container 1 according to the first modified example. In the container 1 according to this modified example, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are both circular when viewed from the height direction, and the diameters of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are the same. When the container 1 is viewed from the height direction, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are arranged concentrically, and a line passing through the centers of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 becomes the central axis of the container 1. The side surface portion 3 connecting the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 has a shape with a diameter enlarged toward the bottom surface portion 2 side. The shape with an enlarged diameter provided on the side surface portion 3 has an inclined portion 3K that is inclined in a curved shape toward the central axis of the container 1 as it moves away from the bottom surface portion 2. The other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment.

[0033] With a container 1 of this type, even if warnings 6A regarding hygiene products, instructions 6B for using the container 1, and other information are displayed on one surface of the side portion 3, by displaying the information 6 that users should check, such as warnings 6A regarding hygiene products and instructions 6B for using the container 1, on an inclined portion 3K provided on part of the side portion 3, it is possible to make the information more noticeable than other information that is not displayed on the inclined portion 3K.

[0034] <Variation 2> Next, the container 1 according to the second modification of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a front view of the container 1 according to the second modification. In the container 1 according to this modification, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are both circular when viewed from the height direction, and the diameters of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are the same. When the container 1 is viewed from the height direction, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are arranged concentrically, and a line passing through the centers of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 is the central axis of the container 1. The side surface portion 3 connecting the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 has one shape with an expanded diameter on each of the bottom surface portion 2 side and the upper bottom surface portion 5 side, and has a roughly gourd shape that is recessed toward the central axis side between the two expanded diameter shapes. Each of the two expanded diameter shapes provided on the side surface portion 3 has an inclined portion 3K that is curved toward the central axis of the container 1 as it moves away from the bottom surface portion 2. The other configurations are similar to those of the embodiment.

[0035] Such a container 1 is capable of displaying information 6 on each of the two inclined portions 3K. For example, a warning 6A regarding hygiene products can be displayed on one inclined portion 3K, and instructions 6B for using the container 1 can be displayed on the other inclined portion 3K. The two inclined portions 3K are each easily noticeable to the user, and can display different information, making it possible to make each piece of information stand out independently of each other. Note that in FIG. 5, warning 6A regarding hygiene products is displayed on the upper inclined portion 3K, and instructions 6B for using the container 1 are displayed on the lower inclined portion 3K, but it would also be possible to display warnings regarding hygiene products on the upper inclined portion 3K, and instructions 6B for using the container 1 on the upper inclined portion 3K, and In addition, the number of inclined portions 3K is not limited to two, and three or more inclined portions may be provided in a portion of the side surface portion 3 from the upper bottom surface portion 5 to the bottom surface portion 2.

[0036] <Modification 3> Next, the container 1 according to the third modification of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a front view of the container 1 according to the third modification when viewed from the front. FIG. 7 is a side view of the container 1 according to the third modification when viewed from the side. In the container 1 according to this modification, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are both circular when viewed from the height direction, and the diameters of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are the same. When the container 1 is viewed from the height direction, the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 are arranged concentrically, and a line passing through the centers of the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 becomes the central axis of the container 1. The side surface portion 3 connecting the bottom surface portion 2 and the upper bottom surface portion 5 has a shape in which the diameter is expanded in a part of the circumferential direction of the side surface portion 3 on the bottom surface portion 2 side. The shape in which the diameter is expanded in a part of the circumferential direction of the side surface portion 3 provided on the side surface portion 3 has an inclined portion 3K that is inclined in a curved shape toward the central axis of the container 1 as it moves away from the bottom surface portion 2. The other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment.

[0037] In the case of a container 1 having such a shape, when information 6 to be checked by the user, such as precautions 6A regarding sanitary products and instructions 6B for using the container 1, is displayed on the inclined portion 3K, only the inclined portion 3K protrudes from the side portion 3, making it possible to make the information 6 displayed on the inclined portion 3K stand out compared to the portion that does not protrude. Note that, although the container 1 shown in Figs. 6 and 7 has an inclined portion 3K on a portion of the side portion 3 from the upper bottom portion 5 to the bottom portion 2, the entire height direction from the upper bottom portion 5 to the bottom portion 2 may be made into an inclined portion 3K.

[0038] <Other embodiments> Moreover, the container 1 may have the opening 4 provided on the side surface portion 3 , and the lid portion 7 may also be provided on a part of the side surface portion 3 .

[0039] Although the embodiment of the container 1 of the present invention has been described above, the content of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Note that the above embodiments and modifications can be combined with each other. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1 · Container 2 ··· Bottom surface part 3 ··· Side surface part 3K ··· Inclined part 3N ··· Screwed part 3SN ··· Male screw part 4 ··· Opening part 5 ···· Upper bottom surface part 5T ··· Protruding part 5U ··· Top surface part 5S ··· Side surface part 5SN ··· Female screw part 6 ··· Information 6A ··· Precautions 6B ··· Usage method 7 ··· Cover part 7A ··· Cover body part 7H ··· Hinge part 7O, 7I ··· Protruding part 7M ··· Groove

Claims

1. A bottom portion and a side portion having an inclined portion extending in a direction intersecting with the bottom portion and inclining toward the central axis as it moves away from the bottom portion, and information is displayed on the inclined portion; container.

2. The information includes precautions for the hygiene product contained in the container.

2. The container of claim 1.

3. The information includes handling information for the container.

3. A container according to claim 1 or 2.

4. a cover portion having an opening portion that communicates a storage space surrounded by the bottom surface portion and the side surface portion with the outside and that is capable of opening and closing the opening portion; The handling information includes information regarding how to open and close the lid portion, The sanitary article accommodated in the accommodation space is a paper towel or a nonwoven sheet containing an ingredient.

4. The container of claim 3.

5. An upper bottom surface portion is disposed opposite the bottom surface portion, The inclined portion is provided in a portion from the bottom surface portion to the upper bottom surface portion, When the side surface portion is viewed from a horizontal direction with the bottom surface portion placed on a horizontal surface, the handling information is displayed on a main part or the entire surface of the visible inclined portion.

4. The container of claim 3.

6. The handling information includes at least one of a pictogram, a diagram, or a photograph.

4. The container of claim 3.

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