Capsule toy container

Abstract

A toy container 1 is for accommodating a toy and is made of paper containing a predetermined amount of pulp. Accordingly, the toy container 1 can be an earth environment-friendly product as compared to conventional plastic products that are not naturally decomposable.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention contains a toy Capsule Toy This relates to containers. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Capsule-shaped toy containers used for capsule toys and the like are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Although some of these toy containers are made partly from paper (see, for example, Patent Document 2), they are generally made from plastic (synthetic resin) such as PP (polypropylene). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-150055 A [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3128732 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, non-biodegradable plastics impose a heavy burden on the environment. In the capsule described in Patent Document 2, the paper portion is limited to only a small portion, and the other portions are also made of plastic. Therefore, the present invention is environmentally friendly. Capsule Toy The object of the present invention is to provide a container for [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first means contains the toy. Capsule toy containers (toy containers) And, P It is made of paper containing rupe. A pair of roughly hemispherical containers a connecting portion that connects the pair of storage portions; having At least one of the pair of storage sections has a reinforcing portion formed in a convex shape toward the outside with respect to the other portion of the storage section. death, The reinforcing portion has a curved surface that conforms to the outer surface of the storage portion. It is characterized by:

[0008] Second The means are: No. 1 In the method of The connecting portion is The opening edges of the pair of storage sections are connected in a living hinge manner. R It is characterized by:

[0009] Third The means are: Second In the method of One of the pair of storage portions is different from the position of the opening edge portion where the connecting portion is connected. Through the center of the opening edge On the opposite side, there is a locking projection. The other of the pair of storage portions is different from the position of the opening edge portion to which the connecting portion is connected. Through the center of the opening edge The locking projection has a locking hole at the opposite side, into which the locking projection is locked.

[0010] Fourth The means are: Third In the method of The locking projection has a tip end formed to have a width greater than a width of the locking hole.

[0011] Fifth The means are: 3rd or 4th In the method of The locking projection is configured to be bent and inserted into the locking hole with the opening edge portions of the pair of accommodating portions aligned with each other.

[0012] Sixth The means are: Fifth In the method of The locking projection, when inserted into the locking hole, connects the pair of accommodating portions in a living hinge manner.

[0013] Seventh The means are: 1st~6th In any one of the above means, A pair of substantially hemispherical containers is provided. One of the pair of housing parts has a bendable first protrusion part on an opening edge part, The other of the pair of accommodating portions has a first locking portion capable of locking the first protrusion at an opening edge portion.

[0014] Eighth The means are: Seventh In the method of The connecting portion is The opening edges of the pair of storage sections are connected in a living hinge manner. death , The first protrusion and the first locking portion are each arranged to be in contact with the opening edge of the pair of accommodating portions at a position corresponding to the connecting portion. , through the center of the opening edge portion The connecting portion On the opposite side of The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the electrodes are arranged at positions excluding positions (a) and (b).

[0015] 9th The means are: 7th or 8th In the method of At least one of the pair of storage sections is characterized by having a finger hook portion around the edge of the opening where a finger can be hooked.

[0016] 10th The means are: 9th In the method of The connecting portion is The opening edges of the pair of storage sections are connected in a living hinge manner. death , The finger hook portion is an opening edge portion of at least one of the pair of storage portions. Through the center of the opening edge The connecting portion On the opposite side of The present invention is characterized in that the sensors are arranged around the position. The eleventh means is the first means, The reinforcing portion is characterized in that the outer surface of the housing portion includes a cylindrical surface or a flat surface. The twelfth means is the first means, The present invention is characterized in that the toy is contained in the pair of containers. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the first aspect, the toy container is made of paper containing a predetermined amount of pulp, making the toy container more environmentally friendly than conventional toy containers made of non-biodegradable plastics.

[0018] Also, the first According to the above means, at least one of the pair of substantially hemispherical storage parts is in contact with the other part of the storage part. hand Since the reinforcing portion is formed in a convex shape, the strength of the storage portion against deformation can be improved by the reinforcing portion.

[0019] 11th According to the above means, the reinforcing portion has an outer surface of the receiving portion. Cylindrical or flat surface Therefore, the surface of the reinforcing portion can be used as an information display surface by attaching a label or directly printing on the surface.

[0020] Seventh According to this method, by bending the first protrusion and engaging it with the first engaging portion while the opening edges of the pair of storage parts are aligned, it is possible to prevent a gap from being generated between the mating surfaces of the opening edges and to fix the pair of storage parts. Therefore, it is possible to preferably fix the pair of paper storage parts.

[0021] Eighth According to the above means, each of the first protrusion and the first locking portion is located at a position of a connecting portion that connects the pair of storage portions among the opening edge portions of each of the pair of storage portions. , through the center of the opening edge portion Connecting part On the opposite side of This more reliably prevents gaps from being generated between the mating surfaces of the opening edge portions, and more suitably fixes the pair of storage portions.

[0022] 9th According to this means, at least one of the pair of storage sections has a finger hook portion around the opening edge portion where fingers can be hooked, so that when the toy container is in a toy-containing state, the toy container can be easily opened by hooking fingers on the finger hook portion and pulling apart the pair of storage sections.

[0023] 10th According to the above means, the finger hook is disposed on the opening edge of the storage portion. Through the center of the opening edge Connecting part On the opposite side of Since the connecting parts are disposed around the opening position, it is easy to apply force in a direction in which the pair of container parts open, with the connecting parts as a fulcrum, so that the toy container can be opened more easily. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toy container according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the toy container in the first embodiment. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2 is a side view of the toy container in the first embodiment. [Figure 3A] 2B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container taken along line CC in FIG. 2A. [Figure 3B] 2B is a side view of the toy container as seen from the direction of arrow D in FIG. 2A. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toy container in a toy-containing state according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4B] 4B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container taken along line EE in FIG. 4A. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of an opening edge portion in a toy-containing state in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a toy container according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6A] FIG. 11 is a plan view of a toy container according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 11 is a side view of a toy container according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7A] FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container taken along line FF in FIG. 6A. [Figure 7B] 6B is a side view of the toy container as seen from the direction of arrow G in FIG. 6A. [Figure 8A] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a toy container in a toy-containing state according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8B] 8B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container taken along line HH in FIG. 8A. [Figure 9] 8B is a side view of the toy container as seen from the direction of arrow J in FIG. 8A. [Figure 10]8B is a side view of the toy container as seen from the direction of arrow K in FIG. 8A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] [1. First embodiment] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a toy container according to the present invention will be described.

[0026] <1-1. Composition of toy containers> Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a toy container 1 according to the first embodiment, and Figs. 2A and 2B are a plan view and a side view of the toy container 1. Fig. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the toy container 1 taken along line CC in Fig. 2A, and Fig. 3B is a side view of the toy container 1 as viewed from the direction of arrow D in Fig. 2A. Figs. 1 to 3 show the toy container 1 in a molded state (as is after molding).

[0027] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the toy container 1 according to the first embodiment is formed in a capsule shape and stores a product (toy; not shown) therein so that it can be taken out. A plurality of toy containers 1 are stored, for example, inside a product discharge device (not shown) with the product stored therein. When a coin is inserted through a coin slot and a handle is rotated, the product discharge device discharges one of the plurality of toy containers 1 stored therein to a take-out port.

[0028] The toy container 1 is made of paper, and is molded as a whole from paper in a manufacturing process described below. The paper material may contain a certain amount (e.g., 50 wt% or more) of pulp (plant fiber). However, from the viewpoint of recyclability, it is preferable that the adhesive content is a certain amount or less.

[0029] Specifically, the toy container 1 includes a pair of containers 2 (a first container 2A and a second container 2B) and a connecting portion 3 that connects the pair of containers 2 together. The pair of storage portions 2 are formed in a substantially hemispherical shape of the same size, and have a substantially hemispherical storage space therein. The connecting portion 3 connects in a living hinge manner the opening edges of the pair of containing portions 2. More specifically, in the molded toy container 1, the pair of containing portions 2 are arranged side by side with their openings facing the same direction, and the connecting portion 3 extending in a brim-like manner from the opening edges of the pair of containing portions 2 connects the pair of containing portions 2.

[0030] Each of the pair of storage parts 2 has a reinforcing part 21 protruding outward. The reinforcing part 21 in this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape of a predetermined width having a radius similar to that of the storage part 2, and extends from one end of the opening edge part connected to the connecting part 3, via the apex, to the other end of the opening edge part. Both ends of the reinforcing portion 21 in the width direction protrude outward in a stepped manner relative to the other spherical portions of the storage portion 2. This improves the strength of the storage portion 2 against deformation. Furthermore, since the reinforcing portion 21 is cylindrical, a label can be affixed or directly printed on its outer surface, making the surface an information display surface that shows, for example, information about the stored toy. When affixing a label, it is preferable to use a paper label (paper tape, etc.). The specific shape of the reinforcing portion 21 is not particularly limited as long as it is formed in a concave or convex shape with respect to other parts of the storage portion 2. For example, multiple reinforcing portions may extend radially from the top of the storage portion 2. However, in order to make the outer surface of the reinforcing portion 21 an information display surface, it is preferable that the surface includes a developable surface (a surface that can be developed into a flat surface without expanding or contracting), and it is more preferable that the surface includes a cylindrical surface or a flat surface. Furthermore, it is sufficient that the reinforcing portion 21 is provided in at least one of the pair of storage portions 2. Other examples of reinforcing portion 21 include, for example, one end of which is in contact with the edge of storage portion 2, multiple small reinforcing portions having a rectangular or other surface, a honeycomb structure, and a reinforcing portion in which the unevenness is formed by varying the thickness of the paper.

[0031] Each of the pair of storage portions 2 has a plurality of through holes 22. In this embodiment, in each storage portion 2, two through holes 22 are formed in each of the spherical portions on both sides of the reinforcing portion 21. However, the size, position, and number of the plurality of through holes 22 are not particularly limited. These through holes 22 ensure that an airway is secured even if the toy container 1 is swallowed.

[0032] Of the pair of housing parts 2, the first housing part 2A has a locking projection 23. The locking projection 23 is provided at a position on the opening edge of the first housing part 2A opposite to the position where the connecting part 3 is connected. The locking projection 23 extends radially outwardly from the opening edge of the first housing part 2A, which is substantially circular in plan view, in a flange-like shape. The tip of the locking projection 23 is formed to be wider than the width of the locking hole 24 described below. Specifically, the locking projection 23 extends toward the tip with a predetermined width, and has hook parts 23a on both sides in the width direction, which become wider in a stepped shape and then gradually narrow toward the tip.

[0033] On the other hand, the second accommodating portion 2B has a locking hole 24 with which the locking protrusion 23 of the first accommodating portion 2A is locked. The locking hole 24 is provided at a position on the opening edge of the second accommodating portion 2B opposite to the position where the connecting portion 3 is connected, and in this embodiment, is provided on the reinforcing portion 21. The locking hole 24 is formed to have a width wider than the width of the tip and base end sides of the locking protrusion 23 and narrower than the maximum width of the hook portion 23a.

[0034] Each of the pair of storage portions 2 has a flange 25 that protrudes outward from the substantially circular opening edge portion, and extends around substantially the entire periphery of the opening edge portion. Furthermore, of the pair of storage sections 2, the flange section 25 of the second storage section 2B is provided with a standing wall 25a erected from its outer periphery in the opening direction of the opening edge section. This standing wall 25a is provided over substantially the entire range of the flange section 25 on both sides sandwiching the reinforcing section 21 in a plan view.

[0035] <1-2. Toy storage status> 4A is a perspective view of the toy container 1 in a toy-containing state, FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container 1 taken along line EE in FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4C is a partial cross-sectional view of the opening edge in the toy-containing state. The toy container 1 is brought into a toy-containing state by closing the openings of the pair of containers 2 from the molded state. Specifically, as shown in Figs. 4A and 4B, from the molded state, the connecting portion 3 is bent and the opening edge portions (brim portions 25) of the pair of containers 2 are brought into alignment with each other to close the openings of the pair of containers 2. In this way, the toy container 1 is brought into a substantially spherical toy-containing state. At this time, a product (toy) is contained in the internal storage space of the pair of containers 2.

[0036] Then, the locking projection 23 of the first storage section 2A is bent toward the second storage section 2B so as to sandwich the flange portion 25 of the second storage section 2B, and is inserted into the locking hole 24 of the second storage section 2B. At this time, the locking projection 23 is inserted until the hook portion 23a is inserted into the locking hole 24 and enters the storage space. As a result, the hook portion 23a of the locking projection 23 is locked in the locking hole 24, and the toy storage state in which the pair of storage sections 2 close the openings is maintained. When inserted into the locking hole 24, the locking projection 23 connects the pair of storage sections 2 in a living hinge fashion. In this toy-containing state, as shown in Fig. 4C, the gap S between the opening edges (brim parts 25) of the pair of containing parts 2 is covered by the standing wall 25a provided on the flange part 25 of the second containing part 2B. This makes it possible to prevent the inside (products) from being seen through the gap S and to prevent dust from getting in.

[0037] When a user wants to remove a product (toy) from the toy container 1 containing the toy, he or she can, for example, tear (tear) the locking projection 23 (or the connecting portion 3) by hand to open the toy container 1. The locking projection 23 (connecting portion 3) is made of paper and can be easily torn. The locking projection 23 (or connecting portion 3) may have a notch on its side to make it easier to tear.

[0038] <1-3. Manufacturing method of toy containers> Next, a manufacturing method (manufacturing process) for the toy container 1 will be briefly described. First, the raw pulp is mixed with water to create a liquid molding material. Next, the liquid molding material is scooped into the male mold (molding die) of the toy container 1 and sandwiched between the female mold (molding die). At this time, moisture is sucked out through holes in the surface of the mold. In this process, the general shape of the toy container 1 is formed. Next, while the molding material is still sandwiched between the molds, heat is applied to compress it while evaporating the water. Then, with the dried molding material fitted into the male mold, the excess material around it is cut off with a punch blade. In this way, the toy container 1 in the molded state shown in FIG. 1 is completed.

[0039] <1-4. Technical Effects of the First Embodiment> As described above, according to the first embodiment, the toy container 1 is made of paper containing a predetermined amount of pulp, so compared to conventional toy containers made of non-biodegradable plastic, the toy container 1 can be made more environmentally friendly. Also, compared to conventional toy containers made of plastic, printing and coloring can be performed more easily.

[0040] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, at least one of the pair of approximately hemispherical accommodating sections 2 has a reinforcing section 21 formed in a concave or convex shape relative to the other portion of the accommodating section 2, and this reinforcing section 21 can improve the strength of the accommodating section 2 against deformation.

[0041] According to the first embodiment, the reinforcing portion 21 has a flat or cylindrical surface on the outer side of the housing portion 2. Therefore, a label can be attached or directly printed on the surface of the reinforcing portion 21, and the surface can be used as an information display surface.

[0042] [2. Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the toy container according to the present invention will be described. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals.

[0043] <2-1. Composition of toy containers> Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the toy container 4 according to the second embodiment, and Figs. 6A and 6B are a plan view and a side view of the toy container 4. Fig. 7A is a cross-sectional view of the toy container 4 taken along line FF in Fig. 6A, and Fig. 7B is a side view of the toy container 4 as viewed from the direction of arrow G in Fig. 6A. Figs. 5 to 7 show the toy container 4 in a molded state (as is after molding).

[0044] As shown in Figs. 5 to 7, the toy container 4 according to the second embodiment is formed in a capsule shape, similar to the toy container 1 according to the first embodiment, and stores a product (toy; not shown) therein so that it can be taken out. A plurality of toy containers 4 are stored inside a product discharge device (not shown) with the product stored therein. When a coin is inserted through a coin slot and a handle is rotated, the product discharge device discharges one of the plurality of toy containers 4 stored therein to a take-out outlet.

[0045] The toy container 4 is made of paper, and is molded as a whole from paper in a manufacturing process described below. The paper material may contain a certain amount (e.g., 50 wt% or more) of pulp (plant fiber). However, from the viewpoint of recyclability, it is preferable that the adhesive content is a certain amount or less.

[0046] Specifically, the toy container 4 includes a pair of containers 5 (a first container 5A and a second container 5B) and a connecting portion 3 that connects the pair of containers 5 together. Each of the pair of storage sections 5 is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape of the same size, similar to the storage section 2 of the first embodiment, and has a substantially hemispherical storage space therein. The connecting part 3 connects in a living hinge manner the opening edges of the pair of containing parts 5. More specifically, in the molded toy container 4, the pair of containing parts 5 are arranged side by side with their openings facing the same direction, and the connecting part 3 extending in a brim-like manner from the opening edges of the pair of containing parts 5 connects the pair of containing parts 5.

[0047] Each of the pair of storage parts 5 has a reinforcing part 21 protruding outward. The reinforcing part 21 in this embodiment is configured similarly to that in the first embodiment. That is, the reinforcing part 21 is formed in a cylindrical shape of a predetermined width having a radius similar to that of the storage part 5, and extends from one end of the opening edge part connected to the connecting part 3, via the apex, to the other end of the opening edge part. Both ends of the reinforcing portion 21 in the width direction protrude outward in a stepped manner relative to the other spherical portions of the storage portion 5. This improves the strength of the storage portion 5 against deformation. Furthermore, since the reinforcing portion 21 is cylindrical, a label can be affixed or directly printed on its outer surface, making the surface an information display surface that shows, for example, information about the stored toy. When affixing a label, it is preferable to use a paper label (paper tape, etc.). The specific shape of the reinforcing portion 21 is not particularly limited as long as it is formed in a concave or convex shape with respect to other parts of the storage portion 5. For example, multiple reinforcing portions may extend radially from the top of the storage portion 5. However, in order to make the outer surface of the reinforcing portion 21 an information display surface, it is preferable that the surface includes a developable surface (a surface that can be developed into a flat surface without expanding or contracting), and it is more preferable that the surface includes a cylindrical surface or a flat surface. Furthermore, it is sufficient that the reinforcing portion 21 is provided in at least one of the pair of storage portions 5. Other examples of reinforcing portion 21 include, for example, one end of which is in contact with the edge of storage portion 5, multiple small reinforcing portions having a rectangular or other surface, a honeycomb structure, and a reinforcing portion in which the unevenness is formed by varying the thickness of the paper.

[0048] Each of the pair of containing sections 5 has a plurality of through holes 22. In this embodiment, two through holes 22 are formed in each of the spherical parts of each containing section 5 on both sides of the reinforcing section 21. However, the size, position and number of the plurality of through holes 22 are not particularly limited. These plurality of through holes 22 ensure an airway even if the toy container 4 is swallowed. Each of the pair of storage sections 5 has a flange 25 that protrudes outward from the substantially circular opening edge, and extends substantially around the entire periphery of the opening edge. The flange 25 may be provided with the standing wall 25a of the first embodiment.

[0049] Of the pair of accommodating parts 5, the first accommodating part 5A has a locking projection 23. The locking projection 23 is configured in the same manner as that of the first embodiment. That is, the locking projection 23 is provided at a position on the opposite side of the opening edge of the first accommodating part 5A from the position where the connecting part 3 is connected (opposite position of the connecting part 3). The locking projection 23 extends in a flange-like manner radially outward from the opening edge of the first accommodating part 5A, which is substantially circular in plan view. The locking projection 23 has a tip portion formed to have a width wider than the width of the locking hole 24 described later. Specifically, the locking projection 23 extends with a predetermined width toward the tip, and has hook parts 23a on both sides in the width direction, which become wider in a stepped shape and then gradually narrow toward the tip.

[0050] The first storage section 5A also has a locking recess 26 capable of locking a locking section 27 of the second storage section 5B described later. The locking recess 26 is an example of a first locking section according to the present invention. The locking recesses 26 are arranged at two opposing lateral positions on the opening edge of the first storage section 5A so as to divide the opening edge into four equal parts in a plan view, including the position of the connecting section 3 and the opposing position of the connecting section 3 (the position of the locking protrusion 23). Each locking recess 26 is formed in a shape in which the flange 25 of the opening edge is cut out by a predetermined width. The opening width of each locking recess 26 is not uniform, but is formed so as to narrow toward the radially outer side of the opening edge (the tip side of the flange 25). The positions and number of locking recesses 26 are not particularly limited, but it is preferable to provide a plurality of locking recesses 26 at positions on the opening edge of first housing portion 5A excluding the positions of connecting portion 3 and the positions facing connecting portion 3.

[0051] On the other hand, the second housing portion 5B has a locking hole 24 capable of locking the locking protrusion 23 of the first housing portion 5A. The locking hole 24 is configured in the same manner as that in the first embodiment. That is, the locking hole 24 is provided at a position on the opening edge of the second housing portion 5B opposite to the position where the connecting portion 3 is connected (opposite the connecting portion 3), and in this embodiment, is provided on the reinforcing portion 21. The locking hole 24 is formed to have a width wider than the width of the tip and base end sides of the locking protrusion 23 and narrower than the maximum width of the hook portion 23a.

[0052] The second housing portion 5B also has a locking portion 27. The locking portion 27 is an example of a first protrusion according to the present invention. The locking portion 27 is provided at a position corresponding to the locking recess 26 of the first housing portion 5A. Specifically, the locking portions 27 are arranged at two opposing lateral positions so as to divide the opening edge of the second housing portion 5B into four equal parts in a plan view, including the position of the connecting portion 3 and the opposing position of the connecting portion 3 (the position of the locking hole 24). Each locking portion 27 extends in a brim-like shape radially outward from the opening edge beyond the flange portion 25, and the flange portions 25 on both sides are cut out. Each locking portion 27 is formed so that the width of the base end is narrower than the tip end. The width of the base end is formed to be approximately the same as or slightly narrower than the maximum width of the locking recess 26 of the first housing portion 5A, and the width of the tip end side from the base end is formed slightly wider than the maximum width of the locking recess 26 of the first housing portion 5A. As a result, each of the locking recesses 26 is bendable at the base end, and as will be described later, is locked in the locking recesses 26 of the first housing section 5A in the toy housing state. The positions and number of locking portions 27 are not particularly limited, but it is preferable that a plurality of locking portions 27 are provided at positions on the opening edge of the second storage portion 5B excluding the position of the connecting portion 3 and the position facing the connecting portion 3. However, it goes without saying that they are arranged at positions corresponding to the locking recesses 26 of the first storage portion 5A. For example, without providing the locking holes 24 (locking protrusions 23) at the positions facing the connecting portion 3, the locking portions 27 (locking recesses 26) may be arranged at three positions on the opening edge of the second storage portion 5B (first storage portion 5A) so as to divide the opening edge into thirds in a plan view.

[0053] Each of the pair of storage sections 5 has finger hooks 28 capable of locking a finger. Finger hooks 28 are disposed around the opposing position of connecting section 3 (i.e., the position of locking protrusion 23 or locking hole 24) among the opening edge of each storage section 5, and are provided on reinforcing section 21 in this embodiment. Each finger hook 28 is sized to allow a finger to pass through, and is formed in a horizontally elongated hole shape (hole shape) slightly narrower than reinforcing section 21. The hole shape of each finger hook 28 is gently curved so that the opening edge side becomes a larger hole toward the center, and the opposite side is formed in a straight line, so that it is formed in a substantially partial arc shape. The finger hook 28 does not have to be provided on both of the pair of storage sections 5, but may be provided on at least one of the pair of storage sections 5. The position of the finger hook 28 is not particularly limited as long as it is around the edge of the opening, but is preferably around the opposing position of the connecting section 3. The shape of the finger hook 28 is not limited to a hole as long as it can hold a finger, and may be, for example, uneven (including those having multiple small uneven parts). Furthermore, the front view shape, etc., is also not limited to that of this embodiment.

[0054] <2-2. Toy storage status> Fig. 8A is a perspective view of the toy container 4 in a toy-containing state, and Fig. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the toy container 4 taken along line HH in Fig. 8A. Figs. 9 and 10 are side views of the toy container 4 as viewed from the directions of arrows J and K in Fig. 8A. As with the toy container 1 of the first embodiment, the toy container 4 is brought into a toy-containing state by closing the openings of the pair of containing sections 5 from the molded state. Specifically, as shown in Figs. 8 to 10, the connecting section 3 is bent from the molded state, and the opening edge sections (brim sections 25) of the pair of containing sections 5 are brought into alignment with each other to close the openings of the pair of containing sections 5. In this way, the toy container 4 is brought into a substantially spherical toy-containing state. At this time, a product (toy) is contained in the internal storage space of the pair of containing sections 5.

[0055] Then, the locking projection 23 of the first storage section 5A is bent toward the second storage section 5B so as to sandwich the flange portion 25 of the second storage section 5B, and is inserted into the locking hole 24 of the second storage section 5B. At this time, the locking projection 23 is inserted until the hook portion 23a is inserted into the locking hole 24 and enters the storage space. This causes the hook portion 23a of the locking projection 23 to be locked in the locking hole 24, and the toy storage state in which the pair of storage sections 5 close their openings is maintained. When inserted into the locking hole 24, the locking projection 23 connects the pair of storage sections 5 in a living hinge-like manner.

[0056] Furthermore, when the two locking portions 27 of the second storage portion 5B are bent at their base ends toward the first storage portion 5A and inserted into the two locking recesses 26 of the first storage portion 5A from the radially outer side, each locking portion 27 is locked in the locking recesses 26. That is, each locking portion 27 is locked in the radial direction by the tip side portion of the inserted locking recess 26, and is prevented from falling out of the locking recess 26 in the radial direction and returning to the extended state. Also, each locking portion 27 is locked by the inserted locking recess 26 in the direction in which the pair of storage portions 5 open (the up-down direction in FIG. 10), and is prevented from falling out of the locking recess 26 in that direction. This more firmly maintains the toy storage state in which the pair of storage portions 5 close the openings.

[0057] When a user removes a product (toy) from the toy container 4 in the toy-containing state, the user first inserts fingers of both hands (for example, index and middle fingers) into the two finger hooks 28 of the pair of containers 5. Then, the user pulls the pair of containers 5 apart with both hands so that they open from the opposing positions of the connecting parts 3, thereby opening the toy container 4. The engaging protrusions 23 (or connecting parts 3) and locking parts 27 that maintain the toy-containing state are made of paper, so that they can be broken relatively easily by hooking fingers on the finger hooks 28 and applying force to open the pair of containers 5. Alternatively, the engaging projection 23 (or the connecting portion 3) or the locking portion 27 may be individually torn (torn) by hand to open the toy container 4. The engaging projection 23 (or the connecting portion 3) or the locking portion 27 may have a notch on the side thereof to make it easier to tear.

[0058] <2-3. Manufacturing method of toy containers> The toy container 4 is manufactured by the same manufacturing method (manufacturing steps) as the toy container 1 of the first embodiment.

[0059] <2-4. Technical Effects of the Second Embodiment> As described above, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment. Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the second housing portion 5B has the bendable locking portion 27 at the opening edge portion, and the first housing portion 5A has the locking recess 26 capable of locking the locking portion 27 at the opening edge portion. With this, by bending the locking portion 27 and engaging it with the engaging recess 26 while the opening edges of the pair of storage portions 5 are aligned, it is possible to prevent gaps from being generated at the mating surfaces of the opening edges and fix the pair of storage portions 5. Therefore, the pair of paper storage portions 5 can be suitably fixed.

[0060] In addition, according to the second embodiment, each of the locking portions 27 and the engaging recesses 26 is arranged in multiple positions (two in this embodiment) on the opening edge portions of each of the pair of accommodating portions 5, excluding the position of the connecting portion 3 and the opposing position of the connecting portion 3. This more reliably prevents gaps from being generated between the mating surfaces of the opening edges, and allows the pair of storage portions 5 to be fixed more suitably.

[0061] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, at least one of the pair of storage sections 5 has finger hook section 28 around the edge of the opening where a finger can be hooked. As a result, in the toy container 4 in the toy-containing state, the toy container 4 can be easily opened by hooking fingers on the finger hooks 28 and pulling apart the pair of containing parts 5.

[0062] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the finger hook portion 28 is positioned around the opening edge of the storage portion 5, at the position opposite the connecting portion 3, so that it is easy to apply force in the direction in which the pair of storage portions 5 opens, with the connecting portion 3 as a fulcrum, and the toy container 4 can be opened more easily. [3. Modifications] The embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0063] For example, in the above embodiment, each of the pair of storage sections 2, 5 is substantially hemispherical, but the shape of the pair of storage sections 2, 5 is not particularly limited as long as they combine with each other to define a storage space. For example, each of the storage sections 2, 5 may be formed in a concave shape other than a hemispherical shape, or one of the storage sections 2, 5 may have a large storage space, and the other storage section 2, 5 may be in the form of a lid that closes the opening of the large storage space. Furthermore, the pair of storage sections 2, 5 may be separate bodies that are not connected by a hinge.

[0064] In the above embodiment, the locking projection 23 is locked in the locking hole 24 to keep the openings of the pair of containers 2, 5 closed to store the toy. However, the method of closing the openings of the pair of containers 2, 5 is not limited to this, and for example, the opening edges (bumps 25) of the pair of containers 2, 5 may be glued or joined with paper tape. In this case, it is preferable to provide the finger hook 28 provided on the container 5 of the second embodiment on at least one of the containers 2 in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the locking projections 23 may be configured to be inserted into the locking holes 24 from the inside of the accommodating portions 2 and 5, rather than from the outside of the accommodating portions 2 and 5. In addition, the locking projection 23 may have a notch formed, for example, at the tip, so as to facilitate insertion into the locking hole 24. Furthermore, the opening edge of each of the containers 2, 5 may not have the flange 25. In this case, in the toy-containing state, the opening edges of the pair of containers 2, 5 come into contact with each other. Furthermore, the locking projection 23 and the locking hole 24 may have the same locking structure as the lock portion 27 and the locking recess 26 of the second embodiment.

[0065] In the second embodiment, the first storage section 5A is provided with the locking recess 26, and the second storage section 5B is provided with the locking portion 27. Alternatively, the first storage section 5A may be provided with the locking portion 27, and the second storage section 5B may be provided with the locking recess 26. The locking portion 27 and the locking recess 26 may be provided in the pair of storage sections 2 of the first embodiment.

[0066] In addition, in the above embodiment, the toy containers 1, 4 are configured with a pair (two) of containers 2, 5, but may be configured with a set of three or more containers. [Industrial Applicability]

[0067] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the present invention is useful for realizing an environmentally friendly toy container. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1, 4 Toy container 2, 5 Storage section 2A, 5A First storage section 2B, 5B Second storage section 3 Connecting part 21 Reinforcement 22 Through hole 23 Locking protrusion 23a Hook part 24 Locking hole 25 Flange 25a standing wall 26 Locking recess (first locking part) 27 Lock part (first protrusion) 28 Finger rest S Gap

Claims

1. A capsule toy container for storing a toy, It is made of paper containing pulp, A pair of substantially hemispherical storage sections and a connecting section that connects the pair of storage sections, At least one of the pair of housing parts has a reinforcing part formed in a convex shape toward the outside with respect to the other part of the housing part, The reinforcing portion has a curved surface along the outer surface of the housing portion. A capsule toy container characterized by the above.

2. The connecting portion connects the opening edge portions of the pair of storage portions in a living hinge shape.

2. The capsule toy container according to claim 1 .

3. one of the pair of accommodating portions has a locking protrusion at a position on an opening edge portion opposite a position at which the connecting portion is connected across a center of the opening edge portion; the other of the pair of accommodating portions has a locking hole, with which the locking projection is locked, at a position on the opposite side of the center of the opening edge portion from a position at which the connecting portion is connected, of the opening edge portion; 3. The capsule toy container according to claim 2.

4. The locking projection has a tip end formed to have a width greater than the width of the locking hole.

4. The capsule toy container according to claim 3.

5. The locking projection is configured to be bent and inserted into the locking hole in a state in which the opening edge portions of the pair of accommodating portions are aligned with each other.

5. The capsule toy container according to claim 3 or 4.

6. The locking protrusion connects the pair of accommodating portions in a living hinge manner when inserted into the locking hole.

6. The capsule toy container according to claim 5.

7. A pair of substantially hemispherical containers is provided. One of the pair of housing parts has a bendable first protrusion part on an opening edge part, The other of the pair of accommodating portions has a first engaging portion at an opening edge portion capable of engaging the first protrusion portion. The capsule toy container according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The connecting portion connects the opening edge portions of the pair of accommodating portions in a living hinge shape, The first protrusions and the first locking portions are each disposed at a position on an opening edge portion of each of the pair of accommodating portions, excluding a position of the connecting portion and a position on an opposite side of the connecting portion with respect to a center of the opening edge portion.

8. The capsule toy container according to claim 7.

9. At least one of the pair of storage sections has a finger hook portion around an opening edge portion on which a finger can be hooked.

9. The capsule toy container according to claim 7 or 8.

10. The connecting portion connects the opening edge portions of the pair of accommodating portions in a living hinge shape, The finger hook portion is disposed on the periphery of an opening edge portion of at least one of the pair of housing portions, on a side opposite to the connecting portion through a center of the opening edge portion.

10. The capsule toy container according to claim 9.

11. The reinforcing portion has an outer surface of the housing portion that includes a cylindrical surface or a plane.

2. The capsule toy container according to claim 1 .

12. A toy housed in the pair of housing parts, 2. The capsule toy container according to claim 1 .

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