Comb cap with applicator

Abstract

To provide a comb teeth cap with an applicator capable of being suitably used even when unapplied parts of a content are generated, and it is required to apply the content onto a fine portion.SOLUTION: In a comb teeth cap 1 with an applicator, a comb teeth cap 2 comprises: a base part attached to a container 100; a cylindrical part connected to the base part at the root side; a comb teeth part disposed at a tip side of the cylindrical part, and having a plurality of comb tooth pieces 8a disposed with a spout passage t2 through which a content passes, and a discharge port 8b connected to the spout passage t2; an internal passage disposed inside the base part, the cylindrical part and the comb teeth part, and feeding a content from the container 100 to the spout passage t2; and an opening 6c communicating with the internal passage. An applicator 3 is detachably attached to the comb teeth cap 2, and comprises a handle portion 3a extending along a direction where the cylindrical part extends at the time of attachment, and an application portion disposed in the handle portion 3a and inserted into the opening 6c.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a comb-tooth cap configured to be able to directly apply the contents contained in a container to hair or the like.

Background Art

[0002] For example, a squeeze-type container or an aerosol-type container for storing contents such as hair dyes, hair cosmetics, hair colors, hair styling agents, etc. is equipped with a comb-tooth cap configured to be able to directly apply the contents to the hair (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] As shown in Patent Document 1, this type of comb-tooth cap has a pouring passage provided inside a plurality of comb-tooth pieces that constitute the comb-tooth part. This pouring passage is for the contents from the container to pass through, and the contents that have passed through the pouring passage are discharged from the discharge port provided in the comb-tooth piece.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, from the viewpoints of the strength of the comb-tooth piece and the mold configuration forming the comb-tooth piece, the discharge port is located on the base side rather than the tip end of the comb-tooth piece as shown in Patent Document 1. That is, when applying the contents to the hair, there is a gap between the discharge port and the scalp, so it may not be possible to apply the contents to the roots of the hair and there may be unapplied portions. Also, when it is desired to apply the contents at the hairline or when it is desired to partially reapply, with the conventional comb-tooth cap, the contents may adhere to the extra portions, so a separate application container for the hairline has to be prepared and dealt with.

[0006] In view of such points, an object of the present invention is to provide a comb-tooth cap with a new applicator that can be suitably used even when it is necessary to leave the contents uncoated or apply the contents to fine parts.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The present invention is a comb-tooth cap with an applicator composed of a comb-tooth cap and an applicator. The comb-tooth cap includes a base portion attached to a container for storing contents, a cylindrical portion whose base side is connected to the base portion, and a plurality of comb-tooth pieces provided on the tip side of the cylindrical portion, having a pouring passage through which the contents pass and a discharge port connected to the pouring passage, and an inner passage provided inside the base portion, the cylindrical portion, and the comb-tooth portion for feeding the contents from the container to the pouring passage. provided on the tip side of the cylindrical portion an opening communicating with the inner passage, and the applicator is detachably attached to the comb-tooth cap, and when attached, extends along the cylindrical portion outer surface along from the side of the opening toward the base side a handle portion, and an application portion provided on the handle portion and inserted into the opening. from the outside This is a comb-tooth cap with an applicator.

[0008] The opening is preferably provided on the back side of the comb-tooth portion in the cylindrical portion.

[0009] The inner passage preferably includes a leading-out passage extending from the base portion toward the opening, and a storage space connected to the leading-out passage and communicating with the opening.

[0010] The comb-tooth portion preferably includes a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the storage space.

[0011] Moreover, the present invention is a comb-tooth cap with an applicator composed of a comb-tooth cap and an applicator. The comb-tooth cap includes a base portion attached to a container for storing a content, a cylindrical portion whose base side is connected to the base portion, and a plurality of comb-tooth pieces provided on the tip side of the cylindrical portion and having a pouring passage through which the content passes and a discharge port connected to the pouring passage. A comb-tooth portion, an internal passage provided inside the base portion, the cylindrical portion, and the comb-tooth portion for feeding the content from the container to the pouring passage, and an opening communicating with the internal passage. The applicator is detachably attached to the comb-tooth cap, and includes a handle portion extending along the direction in which the cylindrical portion extends when attached, and an application portion provided on the handle portion and inserted into the opening. The internal passage includes a lead-out passage extending from the base portion toward the opening, and a storage space connected to the lead-out passage and communicating with the opening. The inner passage includes a back side passage extending from the storage space toward the back side of the comb-tooth portion and communicating with the pouring passage, and the cross section of each of the plurality of pouring passages provided in each of the plurality of comb-tooth pieces increases in the order from the storage space toward the back side passage.It is a comb-tooth cap with an applicator 。

[0012] The coating part is preferably formed in a brush shape by a plurality of protruding pieces.

[0013] The container has a plurality of stems for discharging the content, The base preferably has a plurality of connecting cylinders that communicate with the internal passage and are connected to each of the stems.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] The comb-tooth cap with an applicator according to the present invention is provided with an applicator that is detachably attached to the comb-tooth cap. Therefore, when it is necessary to prevent the remaining content from being smeared or to apply the content to fine parts, the applicator can be removed from the comb-tooth cap and the content can be applied with the applicator. Further, the comb-tooth cap is provided with an opening that communicates with an internal passage through which the content is fed. When the applicator is attached to the comb-tooth cap, the coating part is inserted into the opening. Accordingly, since the content can be applied immediately after removing the applicator from the comb-tooth cap, it is excellent in usability.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a comb-tooth cap with an applicator according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the front side is the side where the comb-tooth piece 8a shown in FIG. 1 is located (the left side in FIG. 1), and the back side is the side where the opening 6c is located (the right side in FIG. 1). The vertical direction is the direction along the illustrated axis O. The radial direction is the direction orthogonal to the axis O within a plane perpendicular to the axis O, and the circumferential direction is the direction that circulates around the axis O within this plane.

[0017] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the comb-tooth cap 1 with an applicator according to this embodiment is composed of a comb-tooth cap 2 and an applicator 3. The comb-tooth cap 1 with an applicator is attached to the container 100.

[0018] First, the container 100 will be described. The container 100 of this embodiment is an aerosol-type container including one container body 101, a mounting cup 102 attached to the upper part of the container body 101, and two stems 103 provided on the mounting cup 102, and the contents can be ejected from the tip of the pressed stem 103. Two types of contents are separately stored in the container body 101, and different types of contents are ejected from the respective stems 103.

[0019] The comb-tooth cap 2 includes a fixing plate 4, a cap body 5, a cylindrical member 6, a shaft member 7, a comb-tooth member 8, and a cover 9. Note that the fixing plate 4 and the cap body 5 correspond to the "base" in this specification and the like. Also, the cylindrical member 6 and the shaft member 7 correspond to the "cylindrical part" in this specification and the like. And the comb-tooth member 8 corresponds to the "comb-tooth part" in this specification and the like.

[0020] The fixing plate 4 is held by the container 100. The fixing plate 4 of this embodiment includes an outer peripheral wall 4a that surrounds the outermost part of the mounting cup 102 and an inner peripheral wall 4b that is provided radially inside the outer peripheral wall 4a and surrounds the inner part of the mounting cup 102. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2(a), engagement holes 4c are provided on the back side, left side, and right side of the outer peripheral wall 4a.

[0021] When the comb-shaped cap 1 with an applicator is attached to the container 100, the cap body 5 includes a lower base 5a positioned on the lower side (the side of the container body 101) as shown in FIG. 1, and an upper base 5b positioned above the lower base 5a.

[0022] The lower base 5a has a cylindrical connecting cylinder 5c connected to the stem 103 on its lower surface. An annular recess 5d is provided on the upper surface of the lower base 5a. A through hole is provided inside the lower base 5a in the radial direction inside the connecting cylinder 5c, and the content ejected from the stem 103 is introduced inside the upper base 5b through this through hole. An operation portion 5e for pushing down the stem 103 through the cap body 5 is provided on the front side of the lower base 5a.

[0023] The upper base 5b has an annular seal wall 5f inserted inside the annular recess 5d and fitted and held therein. The upper base 5b also has an upper connecting cylinder 5g for feeding the content passing through the inside of the seal wall 5f toward the cylindrical member 6. Further, the upper base 5b has a claw-shaped portion 5h that engages with the engaging hole 4c to hold the cap body 5 on the fixing plate 4.

[0024] The lower base 5a and the upper base 5b of the present embodiment are integrally connected via a hinge 5j. That is, since they are connected by the hinge 5j, the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b can be formed of one member. Also, from the state where the hinge 5j shown in FIG. 1 is bent and the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b are closed, the hinge 5j can be extended to displace the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b to an open state. Therefore, even if the content solidifies inside the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b, the inside of the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b can be washed by opening the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b, and thus the solidified content can be removed. When washing the inside of the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b, the applicator 3 can be used as described later.

[0025] The cylindrical member 6 is located above the upper connecting cylinder 5g and includes a cylindrical wall 6a that is connected to the upper connecting cylinder 5g. At the upper part of the cylindrical wall 6a, there is a holding wall 6b that protrudes from the cylindrical wall 6a toward the front side. A pair of holding walls 6b are provided at intervals in the vertical direction. The cylindrical member 6 also includes an opening 6c provided on the back side of the cylindrical wall 6a between the pair of holding walls 6b.

[0026] The shaft member 7 is shaft-shaped and is inserted into the cylindrical wall 6a and fitted and held by the cylindrical member 6. As shown in FIGS. 2(c) and 2(d), while the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical wall 6a is circular, the outer peripheral surface of the shaft member 7 has the front side and the back side recessed radially inward, and a gap communicating with the upper connecting cylinder 5g is defined between the cylindrical wall 6a and the shaft member 7. Here, the passage communicating with the gap between the cylindrical wall 6a and the shaft member 7 through the upper connecting cylinder 5g from the connecting cylinder 5c is referred to as the “derivation passage t1”.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, the comb-tooth member 8 is disposed inside the pair of holding walls 6b and held by the cylindrical member 6. The comb-tooth member 8 includes a plurality of comb-tooth pieces 8a that are plate-shaped and provided at intervals in the vertical direction. The comb-tooth pieces 8a of the present embodiment are shaped such that the front side is tapered in a plan view as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c). Inside each of the comb-tooth pieces 8a, a passage (discharge passage t2) extending from the back side toward the front side is provided, and the discharge passage t2 communicates with a discharge port 8b that penetrates the comb-tooth piece 8a in the vertical direction. Note that the discharge passage t2 provided in each of the comb-tooth pieces 8a has a larger cross section as it is located lower, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0028] And among the plurality of comb-tooth pieces 8a, a protrusion 8c that protrudes from the front side toward the back side is provided on the back side of the comb-tooth piece 8a facing the opening 6c.

[0029] Here, as shown in FIG. 1, a relatively wide space surrounded by the cylindrical member 6 and the comb-tooth member 8, where the opening 6c and the protrusion 8c are located, is referred to as the storage space K. The above-described lead-out passage t1 communicates with the storage space K on the back side of the storage space K. Also, a passage (back-side passage t3) is provided on the back side of the comb-tooth piece 8a located below, and the back-side passage t3 communicates with the storage space K on the front side of the storage space K. The lead-out passage t1, the storage space K, and the back-side passage t3 are collectively referred to as the "internal passage".

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, the cover 9 covers the front side of the comb-tooth cap 2 and is detachably held by the comb-tooth cap 2. By attaching the cover 9 to the comb-tooth cap 2, the operation part 5e and the comb-tooth piece 8a can be covered by the cover 9.

[0031] And the applicator 3 includes a handle part 3a that extends long in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 1. On the upper front side of the handle part 3a, a plate-shaped lid part 3b that is inserted into the opening 6c and fitted and held by the cylindrical member 6 is provided as shown in the drawing. When the lid part 3b is inserted into the opening 6c and fitted and held, the opening 6c is liquid-tightly closed by the lid part 3b. A plurality of protruding pieces 3c that protrude toward the front side are provided on the lid part 3b, and the applicator 3 is formed in a brush shape by the plurality of protruding pieces 3c. The part of the applicator 3 where the plurality of protruding pieces 3c are provided corresponds to the "application part" in this specification and the like.

[0032] The comb-tooth cap 1 with an applicator configured as described above is used in a state where the applicator 3 is attached to the comb-tooth cap 2 and further the comb-tooth cap 2 is attached to the container 100 as shown in the drawing. During transportation, storage, etc., the cover 9 is attached to the comb-tooth cap 2. Thereby, since the operation part 5e and the comb-tooth piece 8a are covered by the cover 9, the operation part 5e is not inadvertently pressed and the content is not discharged unintentionally, and also the adhesion of dust etc. to the comb-tooth piece 8a can be suppressed.

[0033] When discharging the contents, remove the cover 9 from the comb-tooth cap 2 and press the operation part 5e as shown in Fig. 3 with the back side facing. As a result, the comb-tooth cap 2 tilts so that the comb-tooth member 8 falls forward as shown in the figure. Thus, the stem 103 is pressed by the cap body 5, and the contents stored in the container body 101 are ejected from the stem 103. The ejected contents pass through the lead-out passage t1, further pass through the storage space K and the back-side passage t3, then pass through the pouring-out passage t2, and are discharged from the discharge port 8b. After that, by moving the container 100 so that the comb-tooth member 8 follows the flow of the hair, the contents can be applied to the hair.

[0034] By the way, it is assumed that the resistance received from the passage increases and the momentum decreases as the distance the contents flow from the lead-out passage t1 to the storage space K increases (that is, as the distance from the storage space K increases). As a result, the amount of the contents discharged from the discharge port 8b may be less for those located lower. On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 1, the cross-section of the pouring-out passage t2 of the present embodiment becomes larger for those located lower, so the resistance received by the pouring-out passage t2 decreases. That is, the increase in resistance due to the longer flow distance is offset by the decrease in resistance due to the larger cross-section of the pouring-out passage t2, making it possible to equalize the contents discharged from each discharge port 8b. Therefore, the contents can be evenly applied to the hair regardless of the position of the comb-tooth member 8.

[0035] Note that, as shown in FIGS. 2(b) and 2(c), since the discharge port 8b is located on the base side rather than the tip end of the comb tooth piece 8a, there is a risk that the contents cannot be applied to the roots of the hair using only the comb tooth member 8. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, by removing the applicator 3 from the comb tooth cap 2 and using the plurality of protruding pieces 3c provided on the applicator 3, the contents can also be applied to the roots of the hair. Also, when it is desired to apply the contents at the hairline or when it is desired to partially reapply, if the comb tooth member 8 is used, there is a risk that the contents may adhere to the extra parts, but by using the applicator 3, the contents can be applied only to the intended parts. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the applicator 3 of the present embodiment is attached to the comb tooth cap 2, since the plurality of protruding pieces 3c are located in the storage space K, the contents adhere to the protruding pieces 3c. Therefore, since the contents can be applied immediately after removing the applicator 3 from the comb tooth cap 2, it is excellent in usability.

[0036] When the amount of the contents adhering to the applicator 3 decreases, as shown in FIG. 5, the protruding piece 3c can be inserted into the opening 6c so that the contents can adhere to the applicator 3 again. The comb tooth cap 2 of the present embodiment is provided with a storage space K at the position where the opening 6c is located, and since a relatively large amount of the contents accumulates in the storage space K, the contents can be repeatedly applied using the applicator 3. Also, a plurality of protruding portions 8c protruding from the comb tooth pieces 8a are located in the storage space K, and since the contents are held between these protruding portions 8c, the function of storing the contents in the storage space K is effectively exerted.

[0037] By the way, if the contents are repeatedly discharged, it is assumed that the contents solidify inside the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b. In such a case, by removing the comb tooth cap 1 with the applicator from the container 100 and opening the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b, the inside of the lower base 5a and the upper base 5b can be cleaned. In the present embodiment, since the applicator 3 can be removed from the comb tooth cap 2 and this applicator 3 can be used for cleaning, it is excellent in usability.

[0038] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to such a specific embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims, unless otherwise specifically limited in the above description. Also, the effects in the above embodiments are merely examples of the effects resulting from the present invention, and it does not mean that the effects of the present invention are limited to the above effects.

[0039] For example, in the above-described container 100, two stems 103 were provided on one mounting cup 102. However, the comb-tooth cap with an applicator according to the present invention is not limited to being attached to such a container 100. For example, it may be applied to a structure in which two containers each having one stem provided on one container body are connected side by side so that two types of contents can be ejected, or it may be applied to a structure in which one stem is provided on one container body and only one type of content is ejected. Also, the comb-tooth cap with an applicator according to the present invention is not limited to being attached to an aerosol-type container and may be attached to a pump-type container.

[0040] Also, the applicator 3 is not limited to being formed in a brush shape by a plurality of protruding pieces 3c as described above, and may be formed in a comb shape, for example. Also, the handle portion 3a of the applicator 3 may be the same color as the cylindrical member 6 constituting the comb-tooth cap 2, but it is preferable that the handle portion 3a is a member different from the cylindrical member 6 and has a color different from that of the cylindrical member 6 so that it can be easily understood that the handle portion 3a can be removed from the cylindrical member 6.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0041] 1: Comb-tooth cap with an applicator 2: Comb-tooth cap 3: Applicator 3a: Handle portion 3b: Lid portion 3c: Protruding piece 4: Fixed plate (base) 4a: Outer peripheral wall 4b: Inner peripheral wall 4c: Engagement hole 5: Cap body (base) 5a: Lower base 5b: Upper base 5c: Connecting cylinder 5d: Annular recess 5e: Operating part 5f: Sealing wall 5g: Upper connecting cylinder 5h: Claw-like part 5j: Hinge 6: Cylindrical member (cylindrical part) 6a: Cylindrical wall 6b: Holding wall 6c: Opening 7: Shaft member (cylindrical part) 8: Comb-tooth member (comb-tooth part) 8a: Comb-tooth piece 8b: Discharge port 8c: Protrusion 9: Cover 100: Container 101: Container body 102: Mounting cup 103: Stem K: Storage space O: Axis t1: Discharge passage (internal passage) t2: Pouring passage (internal passage) t3: Rear-side passage (internal passage)

Claims

1. A comb cap with an applicator, comprising a comb cap and an applicator, The comb cap includes: A base that is attached to a container that contains the contents; A cylindrical portion whose root side is connected to the base portion; a comb-tooth portion provided at a tip end of the cylindrical portion and including a plurality of comb-tooth pieces provided with a pouring passage through which the contents pass and a discharge port connected to the pouring passage; an internal passage provided inside the base, the tubular portion, and the comb-tooth portion, for delivering the contents from the container to the pouring passage; an opening provided at a tip end side of the cylindrical portion and communicating with the internal passage; The applicator is detachably attached to the comb cap, and a handle portion extending from the opening side to the base side along an outer surface of the tubular portion when the device is attached; A comb cap with an applicator, comprising: an applicator portion provided on the handle portion and inserted into the opening from the outside.

2. The applicator-combined comb-tooth cap according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is provided on a rear side of the comb-tooth portion in the cylindrical portion.

3. The comb cap with applicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the internal passage comprises an outlet passage extending from the base portion toward the opening, and a storage space connected to the outlet passage and communicating with the opening.

4. The applicator-combined comb-tooth cap according to claim 3 , wherein the comb-tooth portion includes a plurality of protrusions that protrude toward the storage space.

5. A comb cap with an applicator comprising a comb cap and an applicator, The comb cap includes: A base that is attached to a container that contains the contents; A cylindrical portion whose root side is connected to the base portion; a comb-tooth portion provided at a tip end of the cylindrical portion and including a plurality of comb-tooth pieces provided with a pouring passage through which the contents pass and a discharge port connected to the pouring passage; an internal passage provided inside the base, the tubular portion, and the comb-tooth portion, for delivering the contents from the container to the pouring passage; an opening communicating with the internal passage; The applicator is detachably attached to the comb cap, and A handle portion that extends in the same direction as the tubular portion when the device is attached; an applicator provided on the handle and inserted into the opening; the internal passage includes an outlet passage extending from the base portion toward the opening, and a storage space connected to the outlet passage and in communication with the opening; The internal passage includes a rear side passage extending from the storage space toward a rear side of the comb tooth portion and communicating with the pouring passage, The plurality of pouring passages provided in each of the plurality of comb-tooth pieces have cross sections which increase in size in the order from the storage space to the rear side passage.

6. The applicator-combined comb cap according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the applicator portion is formed in a brush shape by a plurality of protrusions.

7. The container has a plurality of stems for discharging the contents, The applicator-combined comb cap according to claim 1 , wherein the base portion has a plurality of connecting tubes which communicate with the internal passage and which are connected to the respective stems.

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