Indication tools

Abstract

To provide a display tool which has improved distinguishability and is easier to use. [Solution] A display device 1 that is attached to the target surface of an object in order to display the object, and comprises a top plate 2 that is wider than the target surface of the object, a peripheral wall 3 that extends cylindrically downward from the edge of the underside of the top plate, and an adhesive portion 4 provided below the top plate and on the inside of the peripheral wall.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device for displaying an object. [Background technology]

[0002] Objects, such as items contained in bottles or jars (hereinafter collectively referred to as "bottles"), are usually marked on the outer periphery of the body of the bottle, making it difficult to identify what is contained therein from above.

[0003] For this reason, for example, a "capped sample bottle characterized by having a content display means that allows the contents of the sample to be seen when viewed from above" has been proposed, and it has been suggested that "the content display means is a sheet-like member that is affixed to the top surface of the cap and has a content display written on it" (see claims 1 and 2 of Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-128085 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned sample bottle has the effect that "even if capped sample bottles are stored in a drawer or on a shelf, etc., with only the top side of the cap visible in order to save storage space, the contents display means can be seen while the sample bottle is displayed, without the need to take out the sample bottle each time, and therefore the contents of the sample bottle can be identified" (see paragraph

[0010] of Patent Document 1).

[0006] On the other hand, the above sample bottle adopts a sheet-like member such as a paper or synthetic paper label that can be attached to the top surface of the cap as the content display means, and since the sheet-like member is smaller than the top surface of the cap, if the cap itself is small, the sheet-like member such as a paper or synthetic paper label becomes even smaller, reducing the identifiability. In addition, such a sheet-like member such as a paper or synthetic paper label cannot be reused.

[0007] The present invention is intended to solve at least one of the above problems, and has an object to provide a display device that has improved distinguishability and is easier to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems is a display device that is attached to a target surface of an object in order to display the object, and includes a top plate that is wider than the target surface of the object, a peripheral wall that extends cylindrically downward from the edge of the underside of the top plate, and an adhesive portion provided below the top plate and on the inside of the peripheral wall.

[0009] The peripheral wall may be configured so that the height is greater than the thickness of the adhesive portion.

[0010] The adhesive portion may have a lower surface that is an upwardly concave arcuate surface.

[0011] The top plate may have a lower surface that is an upwardly concave arcuate surface.

[0012] The top plate may have an upper surface that is an upwardly convex arcuate surface.

[0013] The bottom surface of the top plate may be an upwardly concave arcuate surface, and a spacer having a convex top surface may be provided between the bottom surface of the top plate and the adhesive portion.

[0014] The top plate may have a protrusion extending upward from an edge of the upper surface.

[0015] A movable plate may be provided on the top surface of the tabletop so as to be capable of changing the display angle.

[0016] The peripheral wall may have a notched avoidance portion at a part of a lower end.

[0017] The display may include at least one of a first indicia representing the object and a second indicia indicating an orientation of a cap of a container that contains the object.

[0018] The top plate may have an adjustment hole for adjusting the adhesion between the top plate and a target surface of an object. Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, a display device that has improved distinguishability and is easier to use can be provided.

[0020] Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 1A to 1C are diagrams showing examples of use of the display tool of embodiment 1. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 1. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 1. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 1. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] 13A to 13C are diagrams showing examples of use of the display tool of embodiment 2. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 2. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 2. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 2. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 4 of Embodiment 2. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 5 of Embodiment 2. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to a sixth modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 3. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 3. [Diagram 23] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment. [Diagram 25] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display tool. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display tool. [Figure 27] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display tool. [Figure 28] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the fifth embodiment. [Diagram 30] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 5. [Diagram 31] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 2 of Embodiment 5. [Diagram 32] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 3 of Embodiment 5. [Diagram 33] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to Modification 4 of Embodiment 5. [Diagram 34] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to the fifth embodiment. [Diagram 35] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a display device according to embodiment 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, examples of the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components common to the following embodiments and their modified examples will be given the same reference numerals as those mentioned above, and descriptions thereof may be omitted. In addition, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of components, etc., it is assumed that those that are substantially similar or similar to the shape, etc. are included, except when specifically stated otherwise or when it is considered in principle to be clearly different.

[0023] The object for which the display device according to the present invention is used is typically an object contained in a container such as a bottle, for example, condiments, alcoholic beverages, jam, and other foods and beverages. In this specification, condiments include traditional condiments such as soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, vinegar, miso, and salt, as well as edible oils, dressings, sauces, herbs, and the like. Note that the object may be an object other than a food or beverage. The object may be something that is poured or scooped out of a container, or something that is sprayed using a structure provided on the container.

[0024] The display device according to the present invention is particularly suitable for bottle-shaped containers. Bottle-shaped containers include, for example, spray cans, in addition to the bottle-shaped containers for storing the above-mentioned foods and beverages. The material of such containers is not particularly limited, and they may be made partly or entirely of resin, or partly or entirely of ceramic, glass, metal, etc. Such containers have a body as described below, and include a structure suitable for their use together with or in place of a cap, as appropriate.

[0025] The target surface of the object to which the display device is attached is the surface of a predetermined portion of a container in which the object is contained, and more specifically, is determined by the orientation of the container when the object is used or stored. For example, the target surface of an object contained in a bottle is determined by the orientation of the bottle when it is used or stored.

[0026] <Embodiment 1> 1 and 2 are diagrams for explaining the display tool of the first embodiment, where FIG. 1(a) is a plan view, FIG. 1(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1(a), FIG. 2(a) is a front view, FIG. 2(b) is a bottom view, FIG. 2(c) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of another example, and FIG. 2(d) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of yet another example. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the display tool of the first embodiment, where (a) is a view showing a usage example, and (b) is a front view of another example. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a usage example of the display tool of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the display tool of the first embodiment, where FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 1(b), and FIG. 6 is a view showing another example of a usage state. In each diagram, X indicates the left-right direction (horizontal direction), Y indicates the up-down direction (vertical direction), and Z indicates the front-back direction (depth direction) (the same applies in each diagram below). The AA line coincides with a center line extending in the Z direction that passes through the center of the display tool, and unless otherwise specified below, the cross-sectional views are taken as cross-sectional views taken along line AA. In this application, the direction approaching the center line extending in the Y direction of the display device is defined as the inward (inner side).

[0027] As shown in Fig. 3(a), the object O in this embodiment is, for example, a bottled item contained in a bottle B. The illustrated object O is, for example, a bottled food or drink, such as soy sauce seasoning. The bottle B has an outlet at the top of the body, and a cap C for opening and closing the outlet is provided at the upper end. The bottle B usually has a product label (not shown) (labeled by the producer or seller of the object O) on the outer circumferential surface of the body.

[0028] The display tool 1 is attached to the target surface of the object O in order to display the object O. Bottled soy sauce is placed in an upright position with the cap C located on the top, for example, in a drawer or case (box, basket) installed below a kitchen counter, where it is used. Such drawers or cases have side walls, making it difficult to identify the product label on the outer periphery of the body of the bottle B. In such an upright position, the target surface of the object O to which the display tool 1 is attached is the upper surface of the cap C. The display tool 1 can also be used for a cap C with a screw structure (screw type), but here, a cap C with a hinge structure (hinge type) that is often seen in seasonings and the like is taken as an example and explained. The hinge type cap C usually has a hinge C1 and a claw C2 on the opposite side of the hinge C1.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, the display device 1 comprises a top plate 2 that is circular in plan view and wider than the target surface of the target object O, a peripheral wall 3 that extends cylindrically downward from the edge of the underside of the top plate 2, and an adhesive portion 4 provided below the top plate 2 and on the inside of the peripheral wall 3.

[0030] More specifically, the display device 1 has a top plate 2 that is circular in plan view and a diameter D that is larger than the front-to-back width and left-to-right width (or diameter if the top surface is circular) of the top surface of the cap C. As shown in Fig. 1(b), the display device 1 has a gap G between the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3 and the outer peripheral surface of the cap C.

[0031] Since the display tool 1 has a top plate 2 that is wider than the target surface of the target object O, even if the cap C is small, the upper surface 21 of the top plate 2, which serves as the display surface, can be configured large to improve the identifiability of the display. Also, by configuring it in this way, fewer types of display tools 1 can be used to accommodate a variety of caps C of different sizes.

[0032] The indicia 10 displayed on the top surface 21 may be a name, an abbreviation, a symbol, or the like, representing the object. When the indicia 10 is composed of a name or an abbreviation, it may be written in kanji, hiragana, katakana, or the alphabet. The indicia 10 may be black, red, or another color. The indicia 10 may be a combination of multiple colors.

[0033] As one example, the indicia 10 is printed directly on the upper surface 21. As one example, the indicia 10 is displayed as if a thin film-like object is attached to the upper surface 21, or as if thin sheets are laminated.

[0034] When the display 10 is made up of multiple characters, it may be displayed in uniform size, but preferably, one or more characters are displayed larger than the others from the viewpoint of improving distinguishability. For example, in the case of "mirin," "mi" is displayed larger and "rin" is displayed smaller, and in the case of "kurozu," "kuro" is displayed larger and "su" is displayed smaller. In the illustrated example, the name of the object O, "shoyu," is displayed in kanji, with "shoyu" larger and "abura" smaller.

[0035] The display 10 is preferably displayed in a direction that indicates the direction of the cap C. The direction of the cap C is, for example, the position of the operating part or the direction of the operating motion. For example, in the case of a hinge-type cap C, it can indicate the installation side of the claw C2. In the illustrated example, the display 10 is displayed so that the lower side of the characters coincides with the installation side of the claw C2 and the upper side of the characters coincides with the installation side of the hinge C1. As a result, if the object O is placed along the direction of the display 10, the removed object O can be opened without having to be re-held, eliminating the need to re-hold the object.

[0036] As an example, the display 10 is displayed so as to be identifiable by the visual eye. As an example, the display 10 is displayed so as to be identifiable by touch, such as in Braille. The display 10 may be displayed so as to be identifiable by both the visual eye and the touch. Commercially available seasonings and the like do not usually have tactile markings such as in Braille, so by configuring them in this way, even users who rely on their touch can easily identify them.

[0037] Condiments and the like are often stored in the same place below eye level, for example in a drawer or case (box, basket) under the counter, and the product label on the outer periphery of the body is often not visible due to the side walls of the drawer or case or surrounding objects, making it difficult to immediately identify and take out the desired one. This problem is not limited to the use of condiments in the kitchen, but can also occur in other places where objects are used. The display tool 1 has the above-mentioned configuration, making it easy to identify from above and to easily identify and take out the desired one. In addition, the display 10 can indicate the direction of the cap C, allowing the cap C to be opened quickly.

[0038] The display tool 1 shown in the figure is an example in which the display 10 has already been displayed by the manufacturer, but the display 10 may be displayed by the user himself after obtaining the product. Since the type of object O to be used and the location where it is placed may differ depending on the user, this configuration allows for more flexible response. For example, some users may use multiple types of soy sauce, such as light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, so this configuration allows for more flexible response, such as displaying the display 10 as "light" or "strong" instead of "soy sauce". In addition, some users may open the container with the claw C2 facing left or right instead of toward the user, and this configuration allows the user to decide the direction of the display 10. As an example, the display 10 is handwritten by the user. The display 10 may be configured as a label formed separately from the main body including the top plate 2, the peripheral wall 3, and the adhesive part 4, and provided to the user together with the main body.

[0039] 1(b), the peripheral wall 3 extends cylindrically downward from the edge of the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2, and has a height (degree of protrusion from the lower surface 22) H. The peripheral wall 3 is preferably configured so that the lower end surface 31 is located above (at a higher position) than the hinge C1 of the cap C. In some cases, the gap G is smaller than the width of the hinge C1, and if the lower end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3 is located at the same position as or below the hinge C1, interference with the hinge C1 will occur, but this can be avoided by configuring it in this way.

[0040] The bottom end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3 is located at the same level as or higher than the claw C2 of the cap C. In other words, the distance from the bottom end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3 to the top surface 21 of the top plate 2 is equal to or shorter than the distance from the bottom end of the claw C2 to the top surface 21. If the bottom end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3 were located below the claw C2, the peripheral wall 3 would get in the way when hooking a finger on the claw C2 to open the lid, but this can be avoided by configuring it in this way.

[0041] The peripheral wall 3 may be formed separately from the top plate 2 and joined thereto, but is preferably formed integrally with the top plate 2. The top plate 2 and the peripheral wall 3 have at least a rigidity sufficient to maintain their shape when attached to the object O, and more preferably have a rigidity sufficient to withstand a finger being placed on them when opening and closing the cap C.

[0042] The materials used for the tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3 are not particularly limited as long as they satisfy the above-mentioned configuration. As an example, the tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3 are made of plastic resin, metal, wood, etc. One or both of the tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3 may have a color. The tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3 may have a common color or different colors. This allows the display device 1 to be identified by the color of one or both of the tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3 in addition to the display 10.

[0043] 1(b), for example, the adhesive portion 4 is provided on the underside 22 of the top plate 2, and is located inside the peripheral wall 3. The adhesive portion 4 has adhesive force on both the upper and lower surfaces. For example, the upper and lower surfaces of the adhesive portion 4 are configured to be flat surfaces (planar surfaces) similar to the underside 22 of the top plate 2.

[0044] As an example, the adhesive portion 4 is configured so that there is almost no gap between it and the inner circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3 as shown in Fig. 1(b). As an example, the adhesive portion 4 may be configured so that there is a gap between it and the inner circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3 as shown in Fig. 2(c).

[0045] 2(d), the adhesive portion 4 is configured such that the edge is bent downward to form a corner with an R or C surface in cross section. The cap C may have an R or C surface on the outer periphery, and by configuring the adhesive portion 4 in this way, the adhesion with the cap C can be improved.

[0046] The adhesive part 4 is not particularly limited in material, and may be, for example, a reusable adhesive tape. By configuring the adhesive part 4 in this way, when the seasoning such as soy sauce contained in the bottle runs out, the display device 1 can be repeatedly used by removing it and attaching it to another bottle of soy sauce.

[0047] The adhesive portion 4 is thinner than the height H of the peripheral wall 3. In other words, the height H of the peripheral wall 3 is greater than the thickness of the adhesive portion 4, and the lower surface of the adhesive portion 4 is located higher than the lower end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3. By surrounding the adhesive portion 4 with the peripheral wall 3 in this manner, the display device 1 can reduce the adhesion and intrusion of dirt. In addition, the peripheral wall 3 acts as a stopper, making it less likely to slip sideways.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 3(a), the display device 1 is preferably configured so that the diameter D is smaller than the maximum diameter I of the bottle B. By configuring the display device 1 so that its planar area falls within the range of the planar area of ​​the bottle B, interference with surrounding objects can be reduced.

[0049] As shown in Fig. 3(b), the display device 1 may further have indicia 11 on its outer peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface of the display device 1 is composed of the outer peripheral surface of the tabletop 2 and the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3. The dashed lines in Fig. 3(b) indicate the underside 22 of the tabletop 2 and the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3 in a cross section perpendicular to the line AA, in other words, the thickness of the tabletop 2 and the peripheral wall 3. The display device 1 may be configured so that the thickness K of the tabletop 2 is thicker than in the above example, in order to display the indicia 11 at a recognizable size.

[0050] The mark 11 can be constructed by the same means as the mark 10 described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted here. The mark 11 may be the same as the mark 10 on the upper surface 21 of the top plate 2, or may be simpler. In the illustrated example, the mark 11 is "shoyu", an abbreviation of "soy sauce". The mark 11 may be one or more marks on a portion of the outer peripheral surface, or may be repeatedly displayed at a predetermined interval around the entire outer peripheral surface as illustrated. The display device 1 can be provided with a further mark 11 in addition to the mark 10 described above, thereby further improving distinguishability.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 4, the display device 1 may be attached to an object O whose target surface is the bottom surface of the body of a bottle B. In this case, the display device 1 is configured so that the inner diameter of the peripheral wall 3 is larger than the maximum diameter I of the bottle B. If the object O is, for example, a bottle of wine, it may be placed horizontally or diagonally horizontally at the place of use or storage. By configuring the display device 1 in this way, it can also be used for such objects O.

[0052] Even when the object O is a seasoning or the like, some users may place it horizontally on a shelf or the like in a storage area such as a pantry. By configuring the display tool 1 in this way, it can be attached to the bottom surface of the body of the object O in the storage area, and can be reattached to the top surface of the cap C when the object O is used, thereby meeting a variety of needs.

[0053] 5, the peripheral wall 3 is preferably configured so that the gap G is equal to or larger than the width E of the hook C2 (the linear distance from the outer circumferential surface of the cap C to the tip C21). Caps C for bottles and the like have small hooks C2 that are difficult for fingers to hook when opening and closing, and tend to slip. When a user hooks their finger on the hook C2 of the display device 1, they can also hook it on the peripheral wall 3, increasing the area for fingers to hook and improving operability.

[0054] The peripheral wall 3 is preferably configured so that the shortest distance F between the lower end outer edge 311, which is the outer edge of the lower end surface 31, and the tip C21 of the claw C2 is 20 mm or less. If the peripheral wall 3 and the cap C are far apart, it becomes difficult to place one finger on both, so by configuring them in this way, one finger can reliably place both, ensuring operability.

[0055] As shown in Fig. 6, the display device 1 may have the center of the top plate 2 offset from the center of the cap C. When the display device 1 is configured to have a wide display surface, from the viewpoint of making it easier to balance and avoiding collisions with surrounding objects, it is considered to configure the display device 1 so that the center of the top plate 2 and the center of the cap C coincide with each other and a uniform gap G is formed around the cap C, as shown in Fig. 1(b). On the other hand, when the area of ​​the top plate 2 is relatively narrow, it is considered to be preferable to offset the center of the top plate 2 and to make the gap G on the claw C2 side larger, as shown in the figure, to ensure the ease of opening and closing the claw C2.

[0056] <Modification 1 of the First Embodiment> 7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a display device of Modification 1 of Embodiment 1. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 except for the adhesive part 4, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0057] The adhesive portion 4 in this example has a lower surface that is an arcuate surface that is concave upward toward the inside. More specifically, as shown in the figure, the adhesive portion 4 has an upper surface that is a flat surface (plane) similar to the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2, and a lower surface that is concave upward in an arcuate shape. In other words, the adhesive portion 4 is configured to be thinner toward the inside.

[0058] The cap C of a container such as a bottle may have an upper surface that is an upwardly convex arc surface. By configuring the adhesive part 4 in this way, the display device 1 of this example can be attached in close contact with the cap C with a convex surface.

[0059] <Modification 2 of the First Embodiment> 8 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a display tool of Modification 2 of Embodiment 1. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned Embodiment 1, except for the underside 22 of the top plate 2 and the adhesive part 4, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned Embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0060] In this example, the bottom surface 22 of the top plate 2 is an arcuate surface that is concave upward toward the inside. More specifically, as shown in the figure, the top plate 2 has a flat top surface 21 and a bottom surface 22 that is concave upward in an arcuate shape. In other words, the top plate 2 is configured to be thinner toward the inside.

[0061] As shown in the figure, the adhesive portion 4 has an upper surface that is an arcuate surface that is convex upward toward the inside in correspondence with the underside 22 of the top plate 2, and a lower surface that is an arcuate surface that is concave upward toward the inside. In other words, the adhesive portion 4 has a substantially uniform thickness here, and is provided in an arcuate shape along the underside 22 of the top plate 2.

[0062] The cap C of a container such as a bottle may have an upper surface that is an upwardly convex arc surface. By configuring the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 in this manner, the display device 1 of this example can be attached in close contact with the convex cap C even if the adhesive portion 4 has a uniform thickness.

[0063] <Modification 3 of the First Embodiment> 9 is a diagram for explaining a display device of Modification 3 of Embodiment 1, where (a) is an example of a front view, and (b) is another example of a front view. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 except for the display 10, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities between the above-mentioned embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0064] The display 10 in this example has a stereoscopic shape (three-dimensional shape). The display 10 is reminiscent of the object O, and is provided on the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2. For example, if the object O is strawberry syrup, the display 10 can be the three-dimensional shape of a strawberry as shown in FIG. 9(a), for example. If the object O is soy sauce, the display 10 can be the three-dimensional shape of a soybean as shown in FIG. 9(b), for example.

[0065] The display device 1 of this embodiment can be further improved in distinguishability by configuring the display 10 to be more conspicuous in this way.

[0066] The display 10 of the display devices 1 in the first and second modifications of the first embodiment may also be configured in this manner.

[0067] <Embodiment 2> Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 are diagrams for explaining the display tool of embodiment 2, where Fig. 10(a) is a plan view, Fig. 10(b) is a front view, Fig. 10(c) is a bottom view, and Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of use of the display tool of embodiment 2.

[0068] The display device 1 of this embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment except for the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2, and provides the same effects. Below, a description of the same points as the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0069] In the display device 1 of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the top surface 21 of the top plate 2 is an arcuate surface that is convex upward toward the inside. The bottom surface 22 of the top plate 2 is a flat surface. In other words, the top plate 2 is configured so that its thickness increases toward the center.

[0070] By configuring the display device 1 of this embodiment in this way, the distinguishability is further improved even when the display 10 is displayed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment 1. For example, as shown in Fig. 10(b), a part of the display 10 can be seen from the front.

[0071] The wider the top plate 2 of the display device 1, the better the visibility, and the better the visibility from an oblique angle, but there is a limit to how wide the top plate 2 can be configured to be. For example, if the diameter of the top plate 2 is too large compared to the cap C, the adhesive portion with the cap C becomes relatively small, and the adhesive strength decreases relatively. It is also prone to interfering with surrounding objects. The display device 1 of this embodiment changes the height of the top plate 2 without changing the planar (XZ) area, so it is possible to eliminate such disadvantages and improve visibility.

[0072] <Modification 1 of the second embodiment> 13 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a display tool of Modification 1 of Embodiment 2. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned Embodiment 2 except for the adhesive part 4, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned Embodiment 2 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0073] The adhesive portion 4 in this example has a lower surface that is an arcuate surface that is concave upward toward the inside. More specifically, as shown in the figure, the adhesive portion 4 has an upper surface that is a flat surface similar to the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2, and a lower surface that is concave upward in an arcuate shape. In other words, the adhesive portion 4 is configured to be thinner toward the inside.

[0074] The cap C of a container such as a bottle may have an upper surface that is an upwardly convex arc surface. By configuring the adhesive part 4 in this way, the display device 1 of this example can be attached in close contact with the cap C with a convex surface.

[0075] <Modification 2 of the second embodiment> 14 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a display tool of Modification 2 of Embodiment 2. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned Embodiment 2, except for the underside 22 of the top plate 2 and the adhesive part 4, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned Embodiment 2 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0076] In the present example, the bottom surface 22 of the top plate 2 is an arcuate surface that is concave upwardly as it goes inward. More specifically, as shown in the figure, the top plate 2 has an upper surface 21 that protrudes upwardly in an arcuate shape, and the bottom surface 22 that recesses upwardly in an arcuate shape. The radius of the arcuate surface of the bottom surface 22 may be equal to or different from the radius of the arcuate surface of the top surface 21. When the two radii are equal, the top plate 2 is configured to have a uniform thickness.

[0077] As shown in the figure, the adhesive portion 4 has an upper surface that is an arcuate surface that is convex upward toward the inside in correspondence with the underside 22 of the top plate 2, and a lower surface that is an arcuate surface that is concave upward toward the inside. In other words, the adhesive portion 4 has a substantially uniform thickness here, and is provided in an arcuate shape along the underside 22 of the top plate 2.

[0078] The cap C of a container such as a bottle may have an upper surface that is an upwardly convex arc surface. By configuring the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 in this manner, the display device 1 of this example can be attached in close contact with the convex cap C even if the adhesive portion 4 has a uniform thickness.

[0079] <Modification 3 of the Second Embodiment> 15 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a display tool of Variation 3 of Embodiment 2. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above, other than the spacer 5 and the adhesive part 4, and achieves the same effects. Below, a description of the similarities to Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0080] In the display device 1 of this example, as shown in the figure, the underside 22 of the top plate 2 is an arcuate surface that is concave upwards as it goes inwards. The spacer 5 is intended to fill the space that is arcuate in cross section formed by the underside 22 of the top plate 2. The upper surface of the spacer 5 is configured as an upwardly convex arcuate surface, and the lower surface is configured as a flat plane. The material of the spacer 5 is not particularly limited, and for example, epoxy resin is used.

[0081] Here, the adhesive portion 4 is configured to have a uniform thickness, and both the upper and lower surfaces are flat. The adhesive portion 4 is adhered to the flat lower surface of the spacer 5. In other words, the spacer 5 is provided between the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 and the adhesive portion 4, and fills the cavity between them.

[0082] The indicator 1 of Variation 2 of the above-mentioned Embodiment 2 is suitable for caps C with a convex upper surface, but is difficult to use with caps C with a flat upper surface because it does not adhere closely to them. The indicator 1 of this example is provided with a spacer 5, and is therefore suitable for caps C with either a convex or flat upper surface.

[0083] The display device 1 of the second modification of the first embodiment may be provided with a similar spacer 5 so as to be applicable to caps C having either a convex or flat upper surface.

[0084] <Modification 4 of the Second Embodiment> 16 is a diagram for explaining a display device of Variation 4 of Embodiment 2, where (a) is a cross-sectional view and (b) is a cross-sectional view of another example. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above, except for the contact portion 32 of the peripheral wall 3, and achieves the same effects. Below, a description of the similarities to Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0085] The contact portion 32 is provided so as to protrude inward from the inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3 as shown in the figure. The contact portion 32 has a width sufficient to contact the outer peripheral surface of the cap C, and contacts the outer peripheral surface of the cap C in the use state. The contact portion 32 may be generally rectangular in cross section with its lower end surface on the same plane as the lower end surface 31 of the peripheral wall 3 as shown in FIG. 16(a), or may have a triangular shape with its tip pointing inward. The contact portion 32 may be provided with a plurality of rectangular portions spaced apart from each other as shown in FIG. 16(b). The contact surface of the contact portion 32 may be formed in a jagged shape, a wavy shape, or the like.

[0086] The display device 1 of this embodiment is provided with the abutment portion 32 in this manner, and thus abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the cap C, improving the unity with the cap C.

[0087] The contact portion 32 may be provided on the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 2 or its modifications 1 and 3, or on the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 or any of its modifications.

[0088] <Fifth Modification of the Second Embodiment> 17 is a plan view for explaining a display tool of Variation 5 of Embodiment 2. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above, except for the anti-slip portion 33, and achieves the same effects. Below, a description of the similarities to Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0089] The anti-slip portion 33 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3. As an example, the anti-slip portion 33 is formed in a jagged shape when viewed from above, and is composed of a plurality of triangular portions when viewed from above, for example, as shown in the figure. The anti-slip portion 33 may be provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall 3 with a vertical width narrower than the height of the peripheral wall 3, or may be provided on the entire circumference. The anti-slip portion 33 may be provided over the entire height of the peripheral wall 3, reaching the top plate 2 and forming the outer edge of the upper surface 21.

[0090] The display device 1 of this embodiment is configured in this way, and thus has an anti-slip effect, which further improves operability, particularly in the case of the screw-type cap C.

[0091] The anti-slip portion 33 may be provided on the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 2 or its modifications 1, 3, or 4, or may be provided on the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 or any of its modifications.

[0092] <Modification 6 of the Second Embodiment> 18 is a front view for explaining a display device of Variation 6 of Embodiment 2. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above, except for the through-hole 34, and achieves the same effects. Below, a description of the similarities to Variation 2 of Embodiment 2 above will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0093] The through hole 34 is provided so as to penetrate the wall thickness of the peripheral wall 3. The through hole 34 may be provided so as to reach a part of the top plate 2. Some caps C for containers of seasonings or the like have a pipe-shaped spout. The display device 1 of this example is provided with the through hole 34 so that a pipe-shaped spout can pass through, and is therefore compatible with such caps C.

[0094] The through hole 34 may be provided in the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 2 or its modifications 1, 3, 4, or 5, or may be provided in the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 1 or any of its modifications.

[0095] <Embodiment 3> Figures 19 and 20 are diagrams for explaining the display device of embodiment 3, where Figure 19(a) is a plan view, Figure 19(b) is a front view, Figure 19(c) is a cross-sectional view, Figure 20(a) is a rear view, Figure 20(b) is a right side view, and Figure 20(c) is a bottom view.

[0096] The display device 1 of this embodiment has the same configuration as the first embodiment except for the protrusion 6, and provides the same effects. Below, a description of the same points as the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0097] Here, the top plate 2 has a protrusion 6 extending upward from a part of the edge of the upper surface 21. The protrusion 6 is configured to have a chord length J of an arc with a central angle α along the edge of the upper surface as shown. The protrusion 6 is preferably provided at a position corresponding to the claw C2. As an example, the protrusion 6 is configured so that the chord length J is equal to that of the claw C2. As an example, the protrusion 6 is configured so that the central angle α is within 180 degrees. The cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 6 is not particularly limited.

[0098] The hinge-type cap C is often opened by hooking the thumb on the claw C2 from below or diagonally below and lifting the claw C2 upward, but it is easier to open it by placing another finger on the top surface of the cap C to assist in opening it. However, the finger placed on the top surface of the cap C may slip off and get in the way. The display tool 1 of this embodiment is provided with the protrusion 6, which prevents the finger placed on the top surface 21 of the top plate 2 from slipping off, thereby further improving the operability of the cap C.

[0099] The protrusion 6 may be provided on the display device 1 of any of the modifications of the first embodiment.

[0100] <Modification 1 of the third embodiment> 21 is a diagram for explaining a display device of Modification 1 of Embodiment 3, where (a) is a plan view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a bottom view, and (d) is a cross-sectional view. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned embodiment 3 except for the protrusion 6, and exerts the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned embodiment 3 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0101] The indicator 1 of this example has a protrusion 6 provided all around along the edge of the top surface 21. When placing fingers on the top surface of the cap C to assist, multiple fingers may be placed on the cap C, and the placement may vary depending on the dominant hand. Also, some users may open the cap C with their nail C2 on the left or right side rather than the front. The indicator 1 of this example can handle such cases by providing protrusions 6 all around.

[0102] <Modification 2 of the third embodiment> 22 is a diagram for explaining a display tool of Variation 2 of Embodiment 3, where (a) is a plan view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a bottom view, and (d) is a cross-sectional view. The display tool 1 of this example has the same configuration as Variation 1 of Embodiment 3 above, except for the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2, and achieves the same effects. Below, a description of the similarities to Variation 1 of Embodiment 3 above will be omitted as appropriate, and differences will be mainly described.

[0103] In the display device 1 of this example, the top surface 21 of the tabletop 2 is configured as an arcuate surface that convexes upwards inward. If the protrusions 6 are provided all around the edge of the top surface 21, the ease of opening and closing is improved, but there is a risk of the visibility of the display 10 being reduced. By configuring the top surface 21 of the tabletop 2 in this way, the display device 1 of this example can reduce the reduction in visibility.

[0104] <Embodiment 4> FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram for explaining a display device of embodiment 4, where (a) is a plan view and (b) is a right side view.

[0105] The display device 1 of this embodiment has the same configuration as the above-mentioned embodiment 1 and achieves the same effects, except that it is provided with a movable plate 7 on which a display 10 is displayed, and that it is provided with a connection part 8 for connecting the movable plate 7 to the top plate 2. Below, a description of the similarities to the above-mentioned embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0106] The movable plate 7 is connected to the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2 by a connection part 8 so that the display angle can be changed. The movable plate 7 is preferably configured so that it can be folded (stacked upward) on the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2. The connection part 8 is, as one example, configured by a hinge that can rotate 90 degrees or 180 degrees. Preferably, the movable plate 7 is configured so that it can rotate any angle within 90 degrees or 180 degrees around the axis of the connection part 8 as a rotation axis, and can maintain the posture after rotation.

[0107] The attachment position of the connection part 8 is not particularly limited as long as it is within the range of the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2. The connection part 8 is preferably attached to the edge of the tabletop 2 as shown in the figure.

[0108] 23(a), for example, the indicia 10 is provided on the upper surface 71 of the movable plate 7. In this case, by adjusting the angle of the movable plate 7, the indicia 10 can be easily identified from any angle, including from the installation side of the connection portion 8 and from above.

[0109] As an example, the display 10 is provided on both the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2 and the lower surface 72 of the movable plate 7. In this case, by adjusting the angle of the movable plate 7, the display 10 can be easily identified from any angle, including from above and from the side opposite to the installation side of the connection portion 8.

[0110] As an example, the indicia 10 is provided on the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2 and the upper surface 71 and lower surface 72 of the movable plate 7. In this case, the indicia 10 can be easily identified from both the installation side and the opposite side of the connection portion 8, and from any angle in addition to from above.

[0111] As an example, the movable plate 7 has an upper surface 71 and a lower surface 72 that are flat surfaces as shown in the figure. One or both of the upper surface 71 and the lower surface 72 of the movable plate 7 may be an upwardly convex arc surface. By configuring it in this way, it is possible to further improve the identifiability.

[0112] The movable plate 7 and the connection portion 8 may be provided in the display device 1 of the above-mentioned embodiment 3. In this case, the connection portion 8 is disposed at a position where it does not interfere with the protrusion portion 6.

[0113] <Modification 1 of the fourth embodiment> 24 is a schematic diagram for explaining a display device of Modification 1 of Embodiment 4. The display device 1 of this example has the same configuration as that of the above-mentioned Embodiment 4, except for the movable plate 7 and the connection portion 8, and has the same effects. Below, the description of the similarities to the above-mentioned Embodiment 4 will be omitted as appropriate, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0114] The display tool 1 of this example includes a movable plate 7 connected to the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2 so that the display angle can be changed, as in the above-mentioned fourth embodiment. The movable plate 7 is connected to the tabletop 2 so that the angle can be changed three-dimensionally. In other words, the movable plate 7 is configured so that it can rotate three-dimensionally above the tabletop 2. As an example, the connection part 8 is configured with a universal joint, and the movable plate 7 is configured so that it can rotate at any angle and can maintain the posture after rotation.

[0115] The attachment position of the connection part 8 is not particularly limited as long as it is within the range of the upper surface 21 of the tabletop 2. The connection part 8 is preferably attached to the center of the tabletop 2 as shown in the figure.

[0116] As shown in the figure, the indicia 10 is provided on the upper surface 71 of the movable plate 7. By adjusting the angle of the movable plate 7, the indicia 1 can be easily viewed from any angle, further improving the distinguishability.

[0117] For example, the movable plate 7 has an upper surface 71 that is a flat surface. For example, the movable plate 7 has an upper surface 71 that is an upwardly convex arc surface.

[0118] The movable plate 7 and the connection portion 8 may be provided in the display device 1 of the first modified example of the third embodiment.

[0119] Although the display tool 1 according to the present invention is suitable for the object O contained in a bottle-shaped container, the container for containing the object O is not limited to this and may be other containers. If the object O itself has a size and shape that allows the display tool 1 to be attached, the display tool 1 may be attached to the object O itself.

[0120] The above describes the embodiment of the display device according to the present invention and its modified examples, but these are merely examples of the present invention and the present invention is not limited to these. The present invention includes combinations of the above and subsequent embodiments and their modified examples, as well as various other modified examples. Various additions, modifications, and partial deletions are possible within the scope of the conceptual idea and intent of the present invention derived from the contents defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0121] <Example of display tool 1> 25 is a diagram showing an example of a display tool. The display tool 1 shown in the figure has one protruding anti-slip portion 33 on the outer circumferential surface of the peripheral wall. The anti-slip portion 33 is provided so as to protrude outward from the outer circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3. In other words, the anti-slip portion 33 is shaped to protrude outward from the outer periphery of the top plate 2, which is circular in plan view.

[0122] By providing such anti-slip portion 33 on a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3, the indicator 1 can be easily turned horizontally by hooking a finger on it. Also, it is easy to lift the indicator 1 upward by hooking a finger on the anti-slip portion 33. Also, by making the protruding direction of the anti-slip portion 33 coincide with the direction of the cap C (the direction of the opening of the cap C), the direction of the cap C can be indicated.

[0123] The anti-slip portion 33 is preferably formed in a generally triangular shape in plan view as shown in the figure, is formed relatively large so that it is easy to hook a finger thereon, and is formed so that the tip is rounded.

[0124] In addition to the protruding anti-slip portion 33, the display device 1 may be provided with a recessed anti-slip portion in another portion of the outer circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3. By configuring the display device 1 in this manner, the rotation operability is further improved.

[0125] Each of the above-mentioned configurations can be applied to the display device 1 in the illustrated example, except in cases where it is clearly considered not to be the case in principle (the same applies to each of the following examples).

[0126] <Example of display tool 2> FIG. 26 shows examples of display devices, where (a) shows an example of a state of use, and (b) shows another example of the cap C of (a).

[0127] As described above, when the seasoning or the like contained in the bottle runs out, the display device 1 can be removed and attached to another bottle for repeated use. As described above, the adhesive portion 4 has adhesive strength on both the upper and lower surfaces. From the viewpoint of ease of replacement, it is desirable that the adhesion between the upper surface of the adhesive portion 4 and the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 is stronger than the adhesion between the lower surface of the adhesive portion 4 and the upper surface of the cap C. The ease of replacement and adhesion of the display device 1 can be adjusted by adjusting the contact area between the lower surface of the adhesive portion 4 and the upper surface of the cap C.

[0128] As described above, the display tool 1 can be configured with a concave arc surface on either or both of the underside 22 of the top plate 2 and the underside of the adhesive part 4. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26(a), when the concave degree of this underside is greater than the protrusion degree of the upper surface of the cap C, there is a portion (S) between the two that does not adhere, and the greater the difference, the greater the portion that does not adhere. For example, when the radius of the arc surface of the underside of the adhesive part 4 is smaller than the radius of the arc surface of the upper surface of the cap C, as shown in the figure, the portion near the periphery adheres, but the central portion does not adhere, and is relatively easy to replace. In this way, the display tool 1 can be configured with a concave arc surface on either or both of the underside 22 of the top plate 2 and the underside of the adhesive part 4, and the adhesion with the cap C can be adjusted by the degree of concavity.

[0129] As shown in Figure 26(b), even if the cap C has a flat upper surface and an R or C surface on its outer periphery, this R or C surface adheres closely to the concave surface on the underside of the adhesive portion 4, and other parts do not adhere closely to the concave surface of the adhesive portion 4, making it relatively easy to replace.

[0130] <Display tool example 3> 27 shows an example of an indicator, (a) a bottom view of one example, and (b) a diagram showing an example of its usage. As shown in the figure, the indicator 1 can be configured so that the adhesive part 4 is configured in a doughnut shape with a hole in the center, so that there is always a part that is not in close contact with the cap C. This reduces the contact area between the bottom surface of the adhesive part 4 and the top surface of the cap C, making it easier to replace.

[0131] More specifically, as shown in the figure, the display device 1 has the adhesive portion 4 configured in a doughnut shape, and even if the degree of protrusion of the convex upper surface of the cap C corresponds to the degree of concavity of one or both of the underside 22 of the top plate 2 and the underside of the adhesive portion 4, a portion in the center that does not adhere to the cap C can always be provided, and the adhesion can be adjusted in a direction that reduces adhesion to make replacement easier. Note that the through hole (adhesive portion adjustment hole) in the center of the adhesive portion 4 is a perfect circle in the example shown, but it may be another shape such as an ellipse or a polygon.

[0132] In the display tool 1 of this example, when the degree of protrusion of the convex upper surface of the cap C is smaller than the degree of concavity of one or both of the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 and the lower surface of the adhesive part 4, there may be a portion (S) between the two that is not in close contact near the edge of the through hole in the center of the adhesive part 4, but they are in close contact near the outer periphery as in the example of FIG. 26. Furthermore, in the display tool 1 of this example, even if the degree of protrusion of the convex upper surface of the cap C is greater than the degree of concavity of one or both of the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 and the lower surface of the adhesive part 4, the central part of the upper surface of the cap C enters the through hole in the center of the adhesive part 4, and they are in close contact near the edge of the through hole. In this way, the display tool 1 of this example is suitable for various caps C with different degrees of protrusion, and the adhesion can also be adjusted.

[0133] <Embodiment 5> Fig. 28 is a diagram for explaining the display tool of embodiment 5, (a) being an example of a perspective view, (b) being an example of an right side view, and (c) being an example of a rear view. Fig. 29 is a diagram for explaining the display tool of embodiment 5, and is a cross-sectional view.

[0134] The display device 1 of this embodiment differs from the above-described embodiment and its modified examples, and display device examples 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the above-described examples") mainly in that it has an avoidance portion 36. Each configuration of the above-described examples can be applied to the display device 1 of this embodiment (the same applies to the modified examples described below), except in cases where it is clearly considered not to be the case in principle. The following explanation will focus on the differences.

[0135] As in the above example, the display tool 1 is attached to the target surface of the object O in order to display the object O. The display tool 1 comprises a top plate 2 that is wider than the target surface of the object O, a peripheral wall 3 that extends cylindrically downward from the edge of the lower surface of the top plate 2, and an adhesive part 4 that is provided below the top plate 2 and inside the peripheral wall 3. The top plate 2 may be circular in plan view, or may have any other shape.

[0136] As an example, the peripheral wall 3 has a convex anti-slip portion (hereinafter, the convex anti-slip portion is referred to as the "first anti-slip portion") 33 that protrudes outward from the outer circumferential surface. The first anti-slip portion 33 is substantially triangular, formed relatively large so that it is easy to hook a finger on, and is generally rounded. By having the first anti-slip portion 33, the display tool 1 becomes easy to hook a finger on and turn horizontally, and also easy to hook a finger on and lift upward. The first anti-slip portion 33 is located on the side where the claw C2 of the cap C is installed. Hereinafter, the side where the claw C2 of the cap C is installed is referred to as the front.

[0137] As an example, the peripheral wall 3 has a concave anti-slip portion (hereinafter, the concave anti-slip portion is referred to as a "second anti-slip portion") 35 recessed inwardly on the outer circumferential surface. The second anti-slip portion 35 is preferably gently curved so that it is easy to place a finger on it. One or more second anti-slip portions 35 are provided. When the peripheral wall 3 has the first anti-slip portion 33, preferably, one second anti-slip portion 35 is provided at the rear facing the first anti-slip portion 33, and two pairs are further provided symmetrically between the second anti-slip portion 35 and the first anti-slip portion 33 at the rear. By placing a finger on the second anti-slip portion 35 to operate the display tool 1, the rotation operability is further improved, especially in the case of a screw-type cap C.

[0138] The peripheral wall 3 has a notched avoidance portion 36 at part of the lower end. The avoidance portion 36 is a notched shape cut out upward, in other words, a shape in which part of the lower end face 31 is recessed upward. When the peripheral wall 3 has the first anti-slip portion 33, the avoidance portion 36 is provided at a position facing the first anti-slip portion 33, i.e., at the rear. When the peripheral wall 3 has the second anti-slip portion 35, as in the illustrated example, the rear second anti-slip portion 35 has a shorter vertical width than the other second anti-slip portions 35 because of the avoidance portion 36 at the bottom.

[0139] There are various types of hinge-type caps C having a claw C2 at the front and a hinge C1 at the rear. In some caps, the hinge C1 is provided near the top surface of the cap C, and the distance between the hinge C1 and the top surface is short.

[0140] 29, if the hinge C1 is located close to the top surface of the cap C, the rear portion of the peripheral wall 3 may come into contact with (get caught on) the lower peripheral wall C3 of the cap C when the cap C is opened, preventing the cap C from opening sufficiently. For example, if the cap C is prevented from opening more than 90 degrees, the weight of the cap C and the elastic force (restoring force) of the hinge C1 may cause the cap C to close on its own.

[0141] In this form of display device 1, a clearance portion 36 is provided by cutting away the rear lower end portion of peripheral wall 3 (the portion shown by a dotted line in the illustration), thereby reducing the height of a portion of peripheral wall 3, thereby avoiding collision with the lower peripheral wall C3 of cap C and allowing cap C to be opened at a sufficiently large angle so as not to close by itself.

[0142] Although it is possible to deal with this by reducing the height H (see FIG. 1(b)) of the peripheral wall 3 overall, it may be easier to reduce it partially and provide a clearance portion 36. Also, it is considered that providing the clearance portion 36 can accommodate a wider variety of caps C than reducing the height H.

[0143] The display tool 1 is provided (shipped, etc.) in a state in which, for example, the upper surface of the adhesive part 4 is attached to the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2, and a protective release sheet (also called a release film) is attached to the lower surface of the adhesive part 4. The planar shape of the release sheet is usually substantially the same as the planar shape of the adhesive part 4. Therefore, when attaching the display tool 1 to the cap C, it is necessary to first remove this release sheet. This release sheet is usually removed from the outside, but in this case, fingers may come into contact with the peripheral wall 3, making it difficult to remove.

[0144] The display device 1 of this embodiment has a clearance portion 36 on the peripheral wall 3, which provides an opening through which the release sheet can be easily reached and removed with a finger. The clearance portion 36 is preferably provided in a gentle curve so as to reduce discomfort even if the finger comes into contact with it.

[0145] Furthermore, in order to improve the workability of the peeling operation, the planar shape of the release sheet may be different from that of the adhesive portion 4. As an example, the release sheet can be formed so that at least a part of the outer edge of the release sheet is extended beyond the outer edge of the adhesive portion 4 to function as a gripping portion for gripping with fingers. Specific examples are shown in Fig. 34(a) and (b). Fig. 34(b) is a view of the display device 1 seen from below. In this specific example, the adhesive portion 4 is an octagon with the four corners removed from a roughly square shape, and is sized to fit inside the lower surface 22. Meanwhile, the release sheet 41 has a gripping portion 42 that is added to the same shape as the adhesive portion 4 and has an extended and expanded central portion at the rear. The gripping portion 42 is folded downward and then folded outward, so that it is exposed below and outside the avoidance portion 36. This configuration can improve the workability of the peeling operation. Of course, a release sheet having a gripping portion can be provided in other embodiments and modifications as well.

[0146] <Modification 1 of the fifth embodiment> FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display device according to Modification 1 of Embodiment 5, and is a perspective view observed from above.

[0147] The display tool 1 of this example differs from the above-mentioned embodiment 5 mainly in that it includes a display 12 that indicates the direction of the cap C (the position of the operating part or the direction of the operating motion). Hereinafter, the above-mentioned displays 10 and 11 that represent the object O will be referred to as a first display, and the display that indicates the direction of the cap C of the container that contains the object O (the position of the operating part or the direction of the operating motion) will be referred to as a second display. The following description will focus mainly on the second display 12.

[0148] Here, the second indicia 12 indicates the installation side of the claw C2 of the hinge-type cap C. The display device 1 of this example has a three-dimensional second indicia 12. As an example, as shown in the figure, the second indicia 12 is provided three-dimensionally near the tip of the first anti-slip portion 33 (including the tip and its vicinity), from the circumferential surface to the upper surface, so as to protrude from the surface and be identifiable by touch. The shape of the second indicia 12 is not particularly limited, and may be a tapered protrusion that is slightly wider at the bottom and slightly narrower at the top as shown in the figure, or may be another shape.

[0149] If the direction of the first indicia 10 and the protruding direction of the first anti-slip portion 33 of the display device 1 are aligned with the direction of the cap C, the direction of the cap C can be identified visually and the removed object O can be opened without having to re-hold it. On the other hand, if the first indicia 10 is not tactilely identifiable, such as in Braille, it may not be easily tactilely identifiable depending on the shape of the first anti-slip portion 33.

[0150] The indicating device 1 of this example has the second indicia 12 superimposed on the first anti-slip portion 33, so that the orientation of the cap C can be instantly identified by touch. Note that the indicating device 1 may not have the first anti-slip portion 33, and the second indicia 12 may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the peripheral wall 3 on the installation side of the claw C2 of the cap C, so that the orientation of the cap C can be identified by touch.

[0151] <Modification 2 of the fifth embodiment> Fig. 31 is a perspective view observed from below for explaining an example of a display device according to Variation 2 of Embodiment 5. Note that the adhesive portion 4 is omitted from the illustration. The display device 1 of this example differs from Variation 1 of this embodiment in the position where the second indicia 12 is arranged. The following mainly describes the differences.

[0152] As shown in the figure, the second indicia 12 of this example is provided three-dimensionally so as to protrude downward from the underside of the first anti-slip portion 33 and be identifiable by touch on the underside. The specific shape of the second indicia 12 is not particularly limited, and may be triangular as shown in the figure, or may be another shape. The display device 1 of this example has the same effect as the above-mentioned modified example 1.

[0153] <Modification 3 of embodiment 5> Figure 32 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display device of Variation 3 of Embodiment 5, where (a) is a perspective view observed from below and (b) is a right side view. The adhesive portion 4 is omitted in Figure 32(a). The display device 1 of this example differs from the above-mentioned Variations 1 and 2 of this embodiment in the position where the second indicia 12 is arranged. The following description will focus on the differences.

[0154] As shown in Fig. 32(a), the second indicia 12 in this example protrudes downward from the underside of the first anti-slip portion 33 and is provided three-dimensionally on the underside so as to be identifiable by touch. The specific shape of the second indicia 12 is not particularly limited, and may be a square shape as shown in the figure, or may be another shape.

[0155] The second indicia 12 in this example is provided so that its tip protrudes from the side of the first anti-slip portion 33 as shown in Fig. 32(b) or, although not shown, its tip protrudes forward beyond the first anti-slip portion 33, and further so that it can be distinguished by touch on the periphery. This further improves the tactile distinguishability of the display device 1 in this example.

[0156] <Modification 4 of embodiment 5> 33 is a diagram for explaining an example of an indicator according to Modification 4 of Embodiment 5, where (a) is a plan view of one example and (b) is a plan view of another example. The second indicator 12 in this example indicates the operating motion direction (operation direction) of the cap C. The following description will focus on the second indicator 12.

[0157] As described above, if the direction of the first indicia 10 and the protruding direction of the first anti-slip portion 33 of the indicator 1 are aligned with the installation side of the claw C2 of the cap C, the operating position of the hinge-type cap C can be visually identified and the removed object O can be opened without having to re-hold it. On the other hand, if the indicator 1 is commonly applied to both the screw-type cap C and the hinge-type cap C, there is a risk that the user will be confused as they will not be able to immediately distinguish the operating direction.

[0158] The display device 1 of this embodiment is provided with a second indicia 12 that indicates the operating direction of the cap C, and solves such a problem. As shown in FIG. 33(a), the display device 1 can indicate that the cap C is a screw-type cap that requires a rotating operation by providing, as an example, the first indicia 10 and the second indicia 12, which is an arrow indicating the rotation direction, on the upper surface. As shown in FIG. 33(b), the display device 1 can indicate that the cap C is a hinge-type cap that requires a vertical opening and closing operation by providing, as an example, the first indicia 10 and the second indicia 12, which is an arrow pointing downward, on the upper surface. The second indicia 12 may be provided so as to hang over the first anti-slip portion 33.

[0159] <Embodiment 6> Fig. 35 is a diagram for explaining the display device of embodiment 6, where (a) is an example of a cross-sectional view and (b) is an example of a bottom view. For ease of explanation, the adhesive part is omitted in Fig. 35(b).

[0160] The display device 1 of this embodiment differs from the fifth embodiment and its modifications in that the top plate 2 is provided with an adjustment hole 23. In the following, the fifth embodiment and its modifications will be referred to for the common configuration, and differences will be mainly described.

[0161] The top plate 2 has an adjustment hole 23 (top plate adjustment hole) for adjusting the adhesion with the target surface of the object O. The adjustment hole 23 is provided in the approximate center of the lower surface 22. More specifically, the adjustment hole 23 is a bottomed hole that opens to the lower surface 22, is recessed in the thickness direction, and has a bottom surface in a direction approaching the upper surface 21 (the upper surface 21 side). In other words, the adjustment hole 23 is a hole having a shape in which the center part of the lower surface 22 is recessed (depressed). The adjustment hole 23 may be configured to have a uniform depth, or may be configured to be deeper inward. In other words, the bottom surface of the adjustment hole 23 may be a surface that is approximately parallel to the lower surface 22 (more precisely, the lower surface 22 when the adjustment hole 23 is not provided), or may be an upwardly concave arc surface when the lower surface 22 is a flat surface, or may be an upwardly concave arc surface with a different radius of curvature when the lower surface 22 is an upwardly concave arc surface.

[0162] In the display tool 1, when the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 is a flat surface or a circular arc surface with a large radius of curvature, and the adhesive portion 4 has a substantially uniform thickness, if the surface of the object O, for example, the upper surface of the cap C, is highly protruding (for example, close to a spherical surface), the adhesive area (contact area) between the target surface and the adhesive portion 4 is small, and sufficient adhesive strength may not be obtained. Since the display tool 1 of this embodiment has the adjustment hole 23 in the top plate 2, the center of the corresponding adhesive portion 4 is not adhered to the lower surface 22, and when the upper surface of the cap C is attached to the lower surface of the adhesive portion 4, the adhesive portion 4, which is softer than the cap C, adapts to the shape of the upper surface of the cap C and enters the adjustment hole 23, thereby increasing the adhesive area. In other words, the adjustment hole 23 of the top plate 2 of this embodiment provides a space for the center of the adhesive portion 4 to adapt to the upper surface of the cap C, rather than the lower surface of the top plate 2, by utilizing the property that the adhesive portion 4 is softer (more flexible) than the top plate 2 and the cap C.

[0163] In addition, in the display tool 1, when the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 is an arc surface with a small radius of curvature (large degree of curvature) and the adhesive portion 4 has a substantially uniform thickness, if the surface of the object O, for example, the upper surface of the cap C, has a small degree of protrusion (close to a plane or is a plane), the adhesion area (adhesion area) between the target surface and the adhesive portion 4 is small, and sufficient adhesive strength may not be obtained. Since the display tool 1 of this embodiment has the adjustment hole 23 in the top plate 2, the center of the corresponding adhesive portion 4 is in an unadhesive state and is slightly lower than when the adjustment hole 23 is not provided, so that when the upper surface of the cap C is attached, the center of the adhesive portion 4 tends to adhere relatively easily to the target surface, depending on the degree of curvature of the target surface. In other words, the adjustment hole 23 of the top plate 2 of this embodiment can be said to prioritize adhesion to the upper surface of the cap C over adhesion of the center of the adhesive portion 4 to the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2, thereby improving adhesion to the target surface.

[0164] The adjustment hole 23 is not particularly limited, but from the standpoint of ease of application, it is preferable that the shape of the opening is close to the planar shape of the cap C, and in the case of the cap C which is a perfect circle when viewed from the top, a perfect circle when viewed from the bottom as shown in the example.

[0165] The size of the adjustment hole 23 is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of the balance between the adhesive force between the upper surface of the adhesive portion 4 and the lower surface 22 of the top plate 2 and the adhesive force between the lower surface of the adhesive portion 4 and the upper surface of the cap C, the upper limit of the diameter of the opening is preferably 2 / 3 or less, more preferably 1 / 2 or less, of the diameter of the lower surface 22 when viewed from the bottom. The lower limit of the diameter of the opening is preferably 1 / 4 or more, more preferably 1 / 3 or more, of the diameter of the lower surface 22 when viewed from the bottom.

[0166] The display device 1 of this embodiment can be flexibly adapted to the cap C by providing the adjustment hole 23 in the top plate 2, and the applicability to the cap C is further improved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0167] 1...indication device, 2...top plate, 21...upper surface, 22...lower surface, 23...adjustment hole (top plate adjustment hole), 3...periphery, 31...lower end surface, 33...anti-slip portion (first anti-slip portion), 35...anti-slip portion (second anti-slip portion), 36...avoidance portion, 4...adhesive portion, 41...peeling sheet, 42...grip portion, 5...spacer, 6...projection portion, 7...movable plate, 71...upper surface, 72...lower surface, 8...connection portion, 10...indication (first indication), 11...indication (first indication), 12...indication (second indication), B...bottle, C...cap, C1...hinge, C2...claw.

Claims

1. A display device that is attached to a surface of an object to display the object, A tabletop that is wider than the target surface of the object; A peripheral wall extending downward in a cylindrical shape from an edge portion of the lower surface of the top plate; An adhesive portion is provided below the top plate and on the inside of the peripheral wall, The top plate has a lower surface that is an upwardly concave arc surface, A spacer having a convex upper surface is provided between the lower surface of the top plate and the adhesive portion. A display device characterized by the above.

2. A display device that is attached to a surface of an object to display the object, A tabletop that is wider than the target surface of the object; A peripheral wall extending downward in a cylindrical shape from an edge portion of the lower surface of the top plate; An adhesive portion is provided below the top plate and on the inside of the peripheral wall, The top plate has a protrusion extending upward from an edge of the top surface. A display device characterized by the above.

3. A display device that is attached to a surface of an object to display the object, A tabletop that is wider than the target surface of the object; A peripheral wall extending downward in a cylindrical shape from an edge portion of the lower surface of the top plate; An adhesive portion is provided below the top plate and on the inside of the peripheral wall, The peripheral wall has a notched portion at a part of the lower end. A display device characterized by the above.

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