Cosmetic containers

Abstract

To realize smooth insertion of an insertion body into a container body.SOLUTION: A cosmetic container 1 comprises: a container body 10 comprising a container drum part 12 for forming a housing space for a cosmetic, and a hollow plug part 14 leading to the housing space; a first annular member 310 arranged on an inner peripheral side of the plug part 14; and an insertion body 60 comprising a shaft part 62, and a tip part 64 to which the cosmetic adheres, and inserted into the housing space via the first annular member 310. Cross-sectional shapes of the shaft part 62 and the tip part 64 are not perfectly circular. An opening of the first annular member 310 on the side of the container drum part 12 has a predetermined shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shapes of the shaft part 62 and the tip part 64. The first annular member 310 is rotatably supported on a stepped surface 144 formed on the inside of the plug part 14.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] In recent years, containers have become widespread as containers for cosmetics such as liquid lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner, and each of these containers has a container body having a cylindrical container body with a bottom and a stopper, a cap that covers the opening of the stopper, and an insert that is attached to the cap and inserted into the container body through the opening of the stopper. The insert includes a shaft and an application part located at the tip of the shaft. When a user removes the cap of such a container from the container body, the insert is also removed from the container body. Since the application part of the insert that has been removed from the container body has cosmetics attached thereto, the user can apply the cosmetics to the desired area by applying the application part to the desired area while holding the cap.

[0003] In relation to the above-mentioned cosmetic container, the following Patent Document 1 discloses a container equipped with a rotating body having a flat opening, which brushes off the cosmetic from the flat brush member so that an appropriate amount of the cosmetic remains on the brush member when the brush member is pulled out of the container. Patent Document 1 describes that the rotating body rotates due to the insertion force of the brush member, allowing the brush member to pass through the opening of the rotating body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6713063 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the container described in Patent Document 1, the rotor covers the tip of the base body and fits into an annular groove formed on the outer periphery of the base body. This fitting creates friction, which is thought to make it difficult for the rotor to rotate. As a result, there may be cases where the brush member cannot be inserted smoothly. In addition, the rotor may come off or become deformed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention relates to a cosmetic container comprising: a container body having a container body that forms a storage space for a cosmetic and a hollow spout that is connected to the storage space; a first annular member that is arranged on the inner circumference of the spout; and an insert that has an axis and a tip end to which the cosmetic is attached, and is inserted into the storage space via the first annular member, wherein the cross-sectional shapes of the axis and the tip end are non-circular, an opening of the first annular member on the container body side has a predetermined shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shapes of the axis and the tip end, and the first annular member is rotatably supported on a stepped surface formed on the inner circumference of the spout. Effect of the Invention

[0007] As described above, according to the cosmetic container of the present invention, it is possible to realize smooth insertion of the insert. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of a container 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the cap 40 and the insert 60 according to one embodiment of the present invention taken along line II in FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 3] 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the cross-sectional shape of an application part 64. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the container body 10, the ironing member 310, and the like according to the embodiment of the present invention taken along line II in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6]2 is a cross-sectional view of the squeezing member 310 and the surrounding area of ​​the squeezing member 310. FIG. [Figure 7] 1A to 1C are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the configuration of a step surface. [Figure 8] 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing other configuration examples of the step surface. [Figure 9] 1A and 1B are explanatory views showing a plan view of the wiping member 310 and a cross-sectional view of the applicator part 64 when the insert 60 is inserted. [Figure 10] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a squeezing member 320 and a peripheral portion of the squeezing member 320 according to a first modified example. FIG. [Figure 11] 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a squeezing member 330 and a portion surrounding the squeezing member 330 according to a second modified example. FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a container body 12-1 according to a third modified example in a plan view. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a container body 12-2 according to a third modified example in a plan view. [Figure 14] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a container body 12-3 according to a third modified example in a plan view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0010] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a container for cosmetics such as liquid lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner, etc. First, the external configuration of a container according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 1 .

[0011] <Container appearance configuration> 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the external configuration of a container 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the container 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a container body 10, a cap 40, and an insert 60.

[0012] The container body 10 includes a container body 12 and a spout 14. The container body 12 is a cylindrical member having a bottom at one end and an opening at the other end. The shape that is meant by cylindrical may be a cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, a truncated cone, or a truncated pyramid.

[0013] Such a container body 12 forms a storage space for cosmetics. Examples of cosmetics include liquid, gel, or paste-like cosmetics such as liquid lipstick, lip gloss, concealer, beauty serum, massage cream, massage oil, essential oil, mascara, eyeliner, and eye shadow. Liquid, gel, and paste forms all have in common the fact that they are in a fluid state, but liquid forms do not have a fixed shape, while gel and paste forms are semi-solid and can temporarily have a fixed shape.

[0014] The spout 14 is provided on the opening side of the container body 12, and is detachably engaged with the cap 40. The spout 14 also has a cylindrical hollow shape, with an opening on one side connected to the opening of the container body 12 (i.e., connected to the storage space for the cosmetic material) and an opening on the other side connected to the external space of the container body 10.

[0015] The container body 12 may be formed by injection molding, in which case the container body 12 and the spout 14 may be formed as separate members as shown in Fig. 1. However, the container body 12 may also be formed by blow molding such as injection blow molding, in which case the container body 12 and the spout 14 can be formed integrally.

[0016] The cap 40 is removably engaged with the spout 14 of the container body 10. In this specification, the side of the container body 10 on which the cap 40 is located may be referred to as the upper side, and the opposite side may be referred to as the lower side. The insert 60 is attached to the cap 40 and inserted into the storage space through the opening of the spout 14 that is connected to the storage space for the cosmetic. The insert 60 has an axis 62 and an application part 64. The axis 62 is formed along the insertion direction of the insert 60. The application part 64 is an example of a tip part located on the tip side of the axis 62, and the cosmetic is attached to the application part 64. The tip of the application part 64 may be rounded or may be formed at an obtuse angle or an acute angle.

[0017] The application part 64 may be inclined with respect to the shaft part 62. The application part 64 and the shaft part 62 may be integrally molded, in which case a constriction may be formed between the application part 64 and the shaft part 62. The application part 64 may be flocked, or a liquid pool may be formed in the application part 64.

[0018] When the user removes the cap 40 from the container body 10, the insert 60 is also removed from the container body 10. Since the cosmetic is attached to the application part 64 of the insert 60 that has been removed from the container body 10, the user can apply the cosmetic to a desired area by holding the cap 40 and placing the application part 64 against the desired area.

[0019] <Cross-sectional configuration of cap and insert> The external configuration of the container 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to Fig. 1. Next, the cross-sectional configuration of the cap 40 and the insert 60 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 2.

[0020] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the cap 40 and the insert 60 according to an embodiment of the present invention taken along line II in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the cap 40 is a cylindrical member having a top surface at one end and an opening at the other end, i.e., the lower end. An annular recess 42 is formed at the lower end of the inner peripheral surface of the cap 40. In this specification, the term "annular" refers to a shape that surrounds a certain area, and the shape may be circular or angular, and may be continuous or discontinuous throughout.

[0021] 2, an insert 60 is attached to the inner periphery of the cap 40. The insert 60 may be fixed to the cap 40 by, for example, fitting with the cap 40.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional shapes of shaft portion 62 and applicator portion 64 are non-circular. For example, the cross-sectional shape of applicator portion 64 may be a flattened ellipse as shown in FIG. 3. That is, the length x1 on the first axis of applicator portion 64 may be longer than the length x2 on the second axis. Note that the first axis may be one of two orthogonal axes constituting the smallest rectangle inscribed in the object (applicator portion 64 in this example), and the second axis may be the other of the two orthogonal axes.

[0023] The squeezing member 310, which will be described later, has an opening formed in a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shapes of the shaft portion 62 and the applicator portion 64. Therefore, when the insert 60 is pulled out of the container body 10, the edge of the opening of the squeezing member 310 rubs against the shaft portion 62 and the applicator portion 64, causing the cosmetic to be squeezed off from the shaft portion 62 and the applicator portion 64.

[0024] Here, if the cross-sectional shapes of the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 and the shape of the opening of the squeezing member 310 are non-circular, it is conceivable that the user may attempt to insert the insert 60 into the container body 10 in a state in which the long axis direction of the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 does not match the long axis direction of the opening of the squeezing member 310. In this regard, the squeezing member 310 according to one embodiment of the present invention is rotatable so that the long axis direction of the opening of the squeezing member 310 matches the long axis direction of the shaft 62 and the applicator 64, so that the user can smoothly insert the insert 60 into the container body 10. Hereinafter, the cross-sectional configurations of such a squeezing member 310 and the container body 10 will be described.

[0025] <Cross-sectional configuration of container body 10 etc.> Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross section of the container body 10 and the ironing member 310 according to one embodiment of the present invention taken along line II in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 4, a thin-walled portion 13 that is thinner than other portions of the container body 12 is formed on the opening side of the container body 12. The container body 12 and the spout 14 are fitted together so that the outer periphery of the thin-walled portion 13 contacts the inner periphery of the spout 14, thereby attaching the spout 14 to the container body 12. The container body 12 and the spout 14 may be bonded together with an adhesive, ultrasonically welded, or pressed together by press fitting.

[0026] An annular protrusion 142 is formed on the outer periphery of the spout portion 14. The annular protrusion 142 fits into the annular recess 42 of the cap 40 described with reference to Fig. 2, whereby the cap 40 is detachably attached to the container body 10. However, the manner of engagement between the cap 40 and the container body 10 may be other manners such as screwing.

[0027] An ironing member 310, which is an example of a first annular member, and a fixing member 370, which is an example of a second annular member, are disposed on the inner periphery of the spout 14. The ironing member 310 is rotatably supported on a stepped surface 144 formed on the inner periphery of the spout 14. The stepped surface 144 is an annular surface formed at the boundary between a region connected to the upper opening of the spout 14 and a small-diameter region located below the stepped surface 144 and having a smaller inner diameter than the stepped surface 144. The fixing member 370 is located above the ironing member 310.

[0028] Fig. 5 is a plan view of the squeezing member 310. The opening 311 on the lower side of the squeezing member 310 (i.e., the container body 12 side) has a predetermined shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shapes of the shaft portion 62 and the applicator portion 64. Since the cross-sectional shapes of the shaft portion 62 and the applicator portion 64 are non-circular, the shape of the opening 311 is also non-circular. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the shape of the opening 311 is a flattened ellipse, and the length y1 of the opening 311 on the first axis is longer than the length y2 on the second axis.

[0029] Furthermore, when the insert 60 is not inserted, the length y1 on the first axis of the opening 311 is less than or equal to the length x1 on the first axis of the application portion 64, and the length y2 on the second axis is less than or equal to the length x2 on the second axis of the application portion 64.

[0030] On the other hand, the shape of the upper opening of the squeezing member 310 may be a perfect circle. In this case, the cross-sectional shape of the hollow portion of the squeezing member 310 gradually changes from a perfect circle to a predetermined shape (for example, a flattened ellipse) as it approaches the lower opening 311 from the upper opening.

[0031] <Detailed configuration> Next, the detailed configuration of the squeezing member 310 and the surrounding area of ​​the squeezing member 310 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0032] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the squeezing member 310 and the surrounding area of ​​the squeezing member 310. As shown in Fig. 6, an annular convex portion 376 is formed on the outer periphery of the fixing member 370. In addition, an annular concave portion 149 is also formed on the inner periphery of the spout portion 14. The fixing member 370 is fixed to the spout portion 14 by fitting the annular convex portion 376 of the fixing member 370 into the annular concave portion 149 of the spout portion 14. In addition, a downwardly protruding annular convex region 377 is formed as an example of a second convex region at the end of the lower side (i.e., the container body portion 12 side) of the fixing member 370.

[0033] The squeezing member 310 has a first region 312 that abuts against the stepped surface 144 of the spout portion 14, and a second region 314 that has an outer diameter smaller than that of the first region 312 and is inserted below the stepped surface 144. An annular convex region 313 that protrudes upward is formed at the upper end of the first region 312, as an example of a first convex region. The annular convex region 313 is located on the outer periphery of the annular convex region 377 of the fixing member 370. The lower end of the squeezing member 310 may have a lower hardness than other portions of the squeezing member 310.

[0034] An annular convex portion 145 is formed on the step surface 144 of the spout portion 14. Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the step surface 144 including the annular convex portion 145. However, instead of the annular convex portion 145, a plurality of convex portions 146 may be formed spaced apart from each other on the step surface 144, as shown in Fig. 8.

[0035] <Operation> Next, an operation regarding the insertion and removal of the insert 60 in the container 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be described.

[0036] 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a plan view of the squeezing member 310 and a cross-sectional view of the applicator 64 when the insert 60 is inserted. As shown in FIG. 9, it is possible that the insert 60 begins to be inserted into the container body 10 in a state where the long axis direction of the applicator 64 and the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 do not coincide.

[0037] In this case, the applicator 64 comes into contact with the inner periphery of the squeezing member 310 and presses the squeezing member 310 downward. This pressing force rotates the squeezing member 310 in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 9, so that the long axis direction of the applicator 64 coincides with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310. The insert 60 including the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 is then inserted into the opening 311.

[0038] When the insert 60 is inserted into the opening 311, the long axis direction of the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 coincides with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310. Therefore, when the insert 60 is removed, the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 rise relative to the container body 10 while being rubbed against the edge of the opening 311, and the shaft 62 and the applicator 64 are removed from the opening 311.

[0039] <Action and effect> According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, various operational effects can be obtained. For example, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the squeezing member 310 is rotatably supported on the step surface 144 formed on the inner circumference of the spout portion 14. Therefore, even if the insert 60 starts to be inserted into the container body 10 in a state in which the long axis direction of the applicator 64 does not match the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310, the squeezing member 310 rotates so that the long axis direction of the applicator 64 matches the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310. This makes it possible for the insert 60 including the shaft portion 62 and the applicator 64 to be inserted into the opening 311. That is, according to the embodiment of the present invention, even if the cross-sectional shape of the applicator 64 is not a perfect circle, the user can smoothly insert the insert 60 into the container body 10 without being aware of whether the long axis direction of the applicator 64 matches the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310.

[0040] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an annular protrusion 145 is formed on the stepped surface 144. With this configuration, the contact area between the squeezing member 310 and the stepped surface 144 is reduced, and the friction between the squeezing member 310 and the stepped surface 144 is also reduced. This makes it easier for the squeezing member 310 to rotate on the stepped surface 144, thereby enabling the insertion body 60 to be inserted more smoothly.

[0041] Moreover, a plurality of protrusions 146 may be formed at a distance from one another on the stepped surface 144 instead of the annular protrusion 145. With this configuration, the contact area between the squeezing member 310 and the stepped surface 144 is further reduced, which may enable the insert 60 to be inserted into the container body 10 more smoothly.

[0042] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing member 370 is fixed to the upper side of the squeezing member 310. This prevents the squeezing member 310 from slipping out of the upper opening of the spout portion 14. Furthermore, the squeezing member 310 is formed with an annular convex region 313 that protrudes upward, and this annular convex region 313 is located on the outer periphery side of the annular convex region 377 of the fixing member 370. This makes it difficult for the squeezing member 310 to slip out to the inner periphery side of the step surface 144.

[0043] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional shape of the hollow portion of the squeezing member 310 gradually changes from a perfect circle to a predetermined shape (for example, a flattened ellipse) as it approaches from the upper opening to the lower opening 311. Therefore, when the insert 60 begins to be inserted into the container body 10 in a state in which the long axis direction of the application part 64 does not coincide with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310, the squeezing member 310 is likely to rotate so that the long axis direction of the application part 64 coincides with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310.

[0044] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the squeezing member 310 has a lower hardness than other portions of the squeezing member 310. This configuration ensures that the squeezing member 310 can squeeze the cosmetic off of the applicator part 64. Furthermore, because deformation of other portions is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the squeezing member 310 from falling off.

[0045] <Modification> An embodiment of the present invention has been described above. In the following, some modified examples of the above-described embodiment will be described. Note that each modified example described below may be applied alone to the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in combination to the above-described embodiment. Also, each modified example may be applied in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[0046] (First Modification) Fig. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of the squeezing member 320 and the surrounding portion of the squeezing member 320 according to the first modified example. As shown in Fig. 10, the squeezing member 320 is rotatably supported on a stepped surface 144 formed on the inner circumference of the spout portion 14. A fixed member 371 is fixed to the upper side of the squeezing member 320. Unlike the fixed member 370 according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the fixed member 371 does not have an annular convex region 377. Also, unlike the above-mentioned embodiment, the stepped surface 144 does not have an annular convex portion 145 formed thereon.

[0047] The squeezing member 320 has a first region 322 that abuts against the stepped surface 144 of the spout portion 14, and a second region 324 that has an outer diameter smaller than that of the first region 322 and is inserted below the stepped surface 144. Furthermore, an annular protrusion 323 that protrudes downward, which is the side of the storage space for the cosmetic, is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the first region 322. The annular protrusion 323 abuts against the stepped surface 144. Although the annular protrusion 323 shown in FIG. 10 has a rounded shape, an annular protrusion whose lower end is at an obtuse or acute angle may be formed.

[0048] According to the first modified example, the contact area between the squeezing member 320 and the stepped surface 144 is reduced even though the stepped surface 144 does not have the annular protrusion 145. Therefore, the squeezing member 320 can easily rotate on the stepped surface 144, and the insertion body 60 can be inserted smoothly.

[0049] (Second Modification) FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a cross-sectional configuration of a squeezing member 330 and a peripheral portion of the squeezing member 330 according to a second modified example. An annular groove 156 is formed on the outer periphery of the step surface 154 of the spout portion 15 shown in FIG. 11. Meanwhile, the squeezing member 330 has a first region 332 that abuts against the step surface 154 of the spout portion 15, and a second region 334 that has an outer diameter smaller than that of the first region 332 and is inserted below the step surface 154. The first region 332 has an annular convex region 333a that protrudes upward. Furthermore, an annular convex portion 333b that protrudes downward, which is the storage space side, is formed on the outer periphery of the first region 332.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 11, the annular protrusion 333b of the first region 332 fits into the annular groove 156 of the spout portion 15. Therefore, according to the second modified example, it is possible to more reliably prevent the squeezing member 330 from falling off. The annular protrusion 333b of the first region 332 does not have to be formed continuously in the circumferential direction, and may be formed intermittently. Also in the second modified example, an annular protrusion may be formed on the step surface 154. Also, the portion of the squeezing member 330 that contacts the step surface 154 may be formed in a rounded shape. Either configuration can improve the ease of rotation of the squeezing member 330.

[0051] (Third Modification) In one embodiment of the present invention, even when the insert 60 begins to be inserted into the container body 10 in a state in which the long axis direction of the applicator 64 does not coincide with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310, the wiping member 310 rotates so that the long axis direction of the applicator 64 coincides with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310. However, when the insert 60 begins to be inserted in a state in which the angle between the long axis direction of the applicator 64 and the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310 is close to 90 degrees, the force with which the insert 60 presses the wiping member 310 becomes strong. The third modified example relates to a configuration that assists the user in beginning to insert the insert 60 in a state in which the long axis direction of the applicator 64 coincides with the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310.

[0052] For example, in a third modified example, the container body 12 may also have a flat shape in a plan view. A specific example will be described with reference to FIG.

[0053] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the container body 12-1 according to the third modified example in a plan view. The container body 12-1 shown in FIG. 12 has an elliptical shape in a plan view. In this configuration, it is expected that the user will insert the insert 60 into the spout 14 so that the long axis direction of the container body 12-1 and the long axis direction of the applicator part 64 are aligned. If the insert 60 is not rotated while inserted into the spout 14, the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 will also be maintained aligned with the long axis direction of the container body 12-1. Therefore, it is expected that the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 will be aligned with the long axis direction of the container body 12-1 even after the insert 60 is removed. As a result, if a user attempts to insert the insert 60 into the spout portion 14 so that the long axis direction of the container body 12-1 and the long axis direction of the applicator portion 64 are aligned, it is expected that the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 and the long axis direction of the applicator portion 64 will also be aligned, and the insert 60 can be inserted into the spout portion 14 more smoothly.

[0054] Furthermore, the cap 40 may also have an elliptical shape in a plan view, and the long axis direction of the cap 40 may coincide with the long axis direction of the insert 60. With this configuration, it is expected that the user will insert the insert 60 into the spout portion 14 so that the long axis direction of the cap 40 coincides with the long axis direction of the container body 12-1. In this case, the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310 also coincides with the long axis direction of the applicator part 64, making it even easier for the user to insert the insert 60 into the spout portion 14.

[0055] In addition, although an example in which the shape of the container body 12-1 is elliptical is shown in Fig. 12, the shape of the container body 12-1 is not limited to an elliptical shape. For example, as shown in Fig. 13, a container body 12-2 having a diamond shape may be formed, or a container body having other flat shapes such as a trapezoid, a triangle, a square with a rounded top, and a polygon may be formed. In this case, the shape of the cap 40 in a plan view may also be a trapezoid, a triangle, a square with a rounded top, and a polygon, or other flat shapes.

[0056] Alternatively, in a third modified example, a flattened projection or recess may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of container body 12 in a plan view of container body 12. A specific example will be described with reference to FIG.

[0057] FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the container body 12-3 according to the third modified example in a plan view. A pair of recesses 121 having a rectangular shape in a plan view are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the container body 12-3 shown in FIG. 14. In this configuration, it is expected that the user will insert the insert 60 into the spout 14 so that the longitudinal direction of the recesses 121 and the longitudinal direction of the applicator part 64 are aligned. If the insert 60 is not rotated while inserted into the spout 14, the longitudinal direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 will also be maintained aligned with the longitudinal direction of the recesses 121. Therefore, it is expected that the longitudinal direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 will be aligned with the longitudinal direction of the recesses 121 even after the insert 60 is removed. As a result, if one attempts to insert the insert 60 into the spout portion 14 so that the longitudinal direction of the recess 121 and the longitudinal direction of the applicator portion 64 are aligned, it is expected that the longitudinal direction of the opening 311 of the squeezing member 310 and the longitudinal direction of the applicator portion 64 will also be aligned, and the insert 60 can be inserted into the spout portion 14 more smoothly.

[0058] Furthermore, a pair of recesses having a rectangular shape in a plan view may be formed on the outer surface of the cap 40, and the longitudinal direction of the recesses may coincide with the long axis direction of the applicator part 64. With this configuration, it is expected that the user will insert the insert 60 into the spout part 14 so that the positions of the recesses in the cap 40 and the recess 121 in the container body 12-3 are aligned. In this case, the long axis direction of the opening 311 of the wiping member 310 and the long axis direction of the applicator part 64 also coincide, making it even easier for the user to insert the insert 60 into the spout part 14.

[0059] In addition, while FIG. 14 shows an example in which the container body 12-3 has a shape in which the recess 121 is formed in a square shape in a plan view, a container body and a cap in which the recess is formed in a circular shape in a plan view also fall within the category of the third modified example. The shape of the recess may be elliptical. Furthermore, instead of a recess, a convex part having a flat shape such as an ellipse or a rectangle may be formed on the container body. Furthermore, a color or mark may be applied to the side of the container body to guide the user to insert the insert 60 in a predetermined rotational position.

[0060] <Supplementary Information> Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the attached drawings, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention can conceive of various modified or altered examples within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0061] For example, although an example in which the cross-sectional shape of shaft portion 62 and applicator portion 64 is elliptical has been described above, the cross-sectional shape of shaft portion 62 and applicator portion 64 is not limited to elliptical. The cross-sectional shape of shaft portion 62 and applicator portion 64 may be triangular, rectangular such as a square or rectangle, polygonal, star-shaped, etc. Accordingly, the shape of opening 311 of squeezing member 310 may also be triangular, rectangular such as a square or rectangle, polygonal, star-shaped, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1 container 10 Container body 12 Container body 14 Spout part 142 Convex 144 Step surface 145, 146 Convex 310, 320, 330 Ironing material 311 Aperture 312, 322, 332 1st area 314, 324, 334 2nd area 370 Fixing member 40 Cap 42 Recess 60 Insert 62 Shaft 64 Application section

Claims

1. a container body having a container body portion forming a storage space for a cosmetic material and a hollow mouth portion connected to the storage space; A first annular member disposed on an inner circumferential side of the spout portion; an insert having a shaft portion and a tip portion to which the cosmetic is attached, the insert being inserted into the storage space via the first annular member; Equipped with the shaft portion and the tip portion have a non-circular cross-sectional shape; an opening of the first annular member on the container body side has a predetermined shape corresponding to cross-sectional shapes of the shaft portion and the tip portion, The first annular member is rotatably supported on a stepped surface formed on an inner periphery of the spout portion, The nozzle further includes a second annular member disposed on an inner circumferential side of the nozzle portion, The first annular member is positioned between the second annular member and the stepped surface.

2. A cosmetic container as described in claim 1, wherein the second annular member is fixed to the spout portion.

3. A cosmetic container as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the second annular member and the inner peripheral surface of the spout portion have annular projections and recesses that fit into each other.

4. A second annular convex area protruding toward the container body side is formed at an end of the second annular member on the container body side, a first annular convex region protruding toward the second annular member is formed at an end of the first annular member on the second annular member side, The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first convex region is located on an outer circumferential side of the second convex region.

5. The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed on the step surface and spaced apart from each other.

6. The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an annular convex portion is formed on the step surface.

7. A cosmetic container as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first annular member has a first region that abuts the step surface and a second region that has an outer diameter smaller than the first region and is inserted further toward the storage space than the step surface.

8. The cosmetic container according to claim 7 , wherein an annular protrusion protruding toward the storage space is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the first region, and the annular protrusion abuts against the step surface.

9. A container body having a container body portion forming a storage space for a cosmetic material and a hollow mouth portion connected to the storage space; A first annular member disposed on an inner circumferential side of the spout portion; an insert having a shaft portion and a tip portion to which the cosmetic is attached, the insert being inserted into the storage space via the first annular member; Equipped with the shaft portion and the tip portion have a non-circular cross-sectional shape; an opening of the first annular member on the container body side has a predetermined shape corresponding to cross-sectional shapes of the shaft portion and the tip portion, The first annular member is rotatably supported on a stepped surface formed on an inner periphery of the spout portion, the first annular member has a first region that contacts the step surface and a second region that has an outer diameter smaller than that of the first region and is inserted to a position closer to the accommodation space than the step surface, An annular protrusion protruding toward the accommodation space is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the first region, A cosmetic container, wherein a groove into which the annular protrusion fits is formed on an outer circumferential side of the stepped surface of the spout portion.

10. The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the end portion of the first annular member on the container body side has a lower hardness than other portions of the first annular member.

11. The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a cross-sectional shape of an inner circumferential surface of the first annular member changes from a perfect circle to the predetermined shape as it approaches the opening on the container body side.

12. The predetermined shape is a flat shape, The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the container body has a flat shape in a plan view.

13. The predetermined shape is a flat shape, The cosmetic container according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, in a plan view of the container body, a flattened convex or concave portion is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the container body.

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