cosmetics

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic product that can be produced at low cost, and is hygienic and convenient.SOLUTION: A cosmetic product comprises: a container body comprising a lower stage housing part comprising a first opening part opened on the upper side, and an upper stage housing part provided on the upper side of the lower stage housing part via a step part expanded on the outside, and comprising a second opening opened on the upper side; a lid for closing the second opening part; a cosmetic material housed in the lower stage housing part; an applicator housed in the upper stage housing part, and for applying the cosmetic material; and a separation sheet located between the cosmetic material and the applicator, and for separating the cosmetic material and the applicator.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to cosmetics, and in particular to cosmetics suitable for sample use. [Background technology]

[0002] Before purchasing a cosmetic product such as foundation, people may use a sample to check the color, makeup, etc. of the cosmetic product before purchasing it. Conventional sample products proposed in the following Patent Documents 1 and 2 include a base sheet having a cosmetic material applied to a filling area thereof, and a transparent cover sheet laminated on the base sheet to cover the cosmetic material.

[0003] However, in addition to the sample, it is necessary to prepare a sample applicator for applying the cosmetic material, and it is also necessary to keep the applicator clean. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-13335 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-262727 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic product which can be produced at low cost and is hygienic and convenient. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The cosmetic product of the present invention comprises a container body having a lower storage section having a first opening opening to the top, and an upper storage section provided above the lower storage section via a step section that expands outward and having a second opening opening to the top, a lid that closes the second opening, a cosmetic material stored in the lower storage section, an applicator that is stored in the upper storage section and is used to apply the cosmetic material, and a separation sheet that is positioned between the cosmetic material and the applicator and separates the cosmetic material from the applicator.

[0007] According to this configuration, the container body has two storage sections, an upper one and an lower one. The lower storage section stores a cosmetic material, and the upper storage section stores an applicator. In this way, since the cosmetic material and the applicator are stored as a set in one container, there is no need to prepare a separate applicator, which is hygienic and convenient. In addition, since the lower storage section and the upper storage section are arranged vertically, the container is compact, which enables resource saving and low cost.

[0008] Between the lower storage section and the upper storage section, there is provided a step section that expands toward the outside. Therefore, the upper storage section has a shape that is larger toward the outside than the lower storage section. The lower storage section has a lower side surface portion, and the upper storage section has an upper side surface portion, and the step section is located between the lower side surface portion and the upper side surface portion. Because the step section is provided, when a cosmetic is placed in the lower storage section, the cosmetic is less likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface portion, and the cosmetic is less likely to adhere to the applicator from the inner surface of the upper side surface portion.

[0009] Furthermore, a separation sheet is disposed between the cosmetic and the applicator, and the cosmetic and the applicator are separated by the separation sheet, thereby preventing the cosmetic from adhering to the applicator.

[0010] The cosmetic product can be manufactured, for example, as follows. That is, the cosmetic product is placed in the lower storage section of the container body, then the separation sheet is placed, and then the applicator is placed. Then, the lid is attached to the container body and the second opening is closed with the lid. In this way, the cosmetic product, separation sheet, and applicator can be placed in the container body in that order, and then the lid can be attached from above the container body. Because the cosmetic product is inserted in the same direction as the lid is attached, manufacturing is easy and the cosmetic product can be manufactured at low cost.

[0011] Preferably, the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the step portion to cover the first opening, and the applicator is placed on the separation sheet. With this configuration, the separation sheet is placed on the upper surface of the step portion to cover the first opening, making it even more difficult for the cosmetic to adhere to the applicator. In addition, in the manufacturing process, the separation sheet can be placed on the upper surface of the step portion, and the applicator can be placed on the separation sheet. This makes it easy to manufacture the cosmetic product.

[0012] Preferably, the upper housing section has a finger insertion extension section that extends outward around a portion of the periphery of the first opening. With this configuration, after opening the lid and removing the applicator from the upper housing section, the separation sheet can be easily removed by inserting a fingertip into the finger insertion extension section.

[0013] Preferably, the lid is peelably attached to the container body, and a finger insertion extension is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start portion of the lid. With this configuration, the lid can be peeled off from the opening start portion to open it. And, since the finger insertion extension is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start portion of the lid, the finger insertion extension can be easily provided without making the container excessively large.

[0014] Preferably, the upper surface of the step portion is provided with a support portion that supports the separation sheet, and a lower portion that is located outside the support portion and lower than the support portion. With this configuration, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet can be positioned on the lower portion and the peripheral portion of the separation sheet can be pushed downward with, for example, a fingertip. The separation sheet tilts by the principle of leverage, with the support portion as a fulcrum. Therefore, the separation sheet can be easily removed.

[0015] Preferably, the lower portion has a descending portion that is continuous with the outer side of the support portion and gradually becomes lower toward the outer side, and a flat portion that is continuous with the outer side of the descending portion. With this configuration, the separation sheet can be stably tilted along the descending portion. In addition, since the flat portion is provided on the outer side of the descending portion, the upper side portion and the lower portion can be smoothly connected, and the container body can be easily manufactured.

[0016] Preferably, the upper storage section has a finger insertion extension section that extends outward around a portion of the periphery of the first opening, and a lower section is provided in the finger insertion extension section. With this configuration, a large lower section can be easily provided by utilizing the finger insertion extension section, and a height difference between the support section and the lower section can be easily provided. Therefore, the separation sheet can be tilted significantly, and the separation sheet can be easily removed. It is also easy to lift the separation sheet by hooking the peripheral portion with a fingernail.

[0017] Preferably, the upper storage section has an upper side portion extending upward from the step portion, and the upper side portion has a side bulge portion at the finger insertion expansion portion that bulges outward more than other portions of the upper side portion, and the side bulge portion extends downward more than other portions of the upper side portion. When opening the cosmetic product, for example, the container body is grasped with the left hand and the lid is held and opened with the right hand. At that time, the container body can be grasped by placing, for example, the thumb of the left hand against the side bulge portion of the upper side portion. Since the side bulge portion extends downward more than other portions of the upper side portion, the thumb can be easily and firmly pressed against the side bulge portion, and the container body can be securely grasped.

[0018] Preferably, the lid is in contact with the upper surface of the applicator. With this configuration, vertical vibration of the applicator is suppressed, and the separation sheet is less likely to lift up from the upper surface of the step portion. Therefore, adhesion of the cosmetic to the applicator can be suppressed. Effect of the Invention

[0019] As described above, the cosmetic and the applicator are stored in the upper and lower storage compartments of one container, separated by a separation sheet, so there is no need to prepare a separate applicator at the store, making it hygienic and convenient. In addition, since it can be manufactured at low cost, it is suitable for simple cosmetics such as sample products. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cosmetic product according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] Cross section AA of Figure 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] (a) is a plan view of the container body, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B--B of (a). [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of an opening operation of the cosmetic product. [Figure 7] 13(a) and (b) are perspective views showing the cosmetic product in an open state. [Figure 8] 13(a) and (b) are plan views showing the cosmetic product in an open state. [Figure 9] 4(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views showing an example of the cosmetic product when in use. [Figure 10] 4(a) to 4(c) are cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of the cosmetic product. [Figure 11] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the manufacturing process of the cosmetic product. [Figure 12] 5(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views showing an example of a state in which a cosmetic product according to another embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 13] 4(a) to 4(c) are cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of the cosmetic product according to the reference example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] A cosmetic product 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. Figs. 1 and 2 show the cosmetic product 1 in this embodiment. The cosmetic product 1 comprises a container, a cosmetic material 4 and an applicator contained in the container, and a separation sheet 6 for separating the cosmetic material 4 from the applicator. The container comprises a cylindrical container body 2 with a bottom and an opening on the top surface, and a lid 3 for closing the opening of the container body 2.

[0022] <Container body 2> 3 and 4 show the container body 2 in a standalone state. The container body 2 has a bottom portion 10, a cylindrical lower side portion 11 extending upward from the peripheral portion of the bottom portion 10, a step portion 12 extending outward from the upper end portion of the lower side portion 11, a cylindrical upper side portion 13 extending upward from the peripheral portion of the step portion 12, and a flange portion 14 extending outward from the upper end portion of the upper side portion 13.

[0023] The storage section of the container body 2 is divided into two sections, upper and lower, by a step section 12. The container body 2 has a lower storage section 15 and an upper storage section 16 located above the lower storage section 15. The lower storage section 15 and the upper storage section 16 are lined up vertically. In a plan view, the upper storage section 16 is larger than the lower storage section 15.

[0024] The lower storage section 15 is composed of a bottom portion 10 and a lower side portion 11. The lower storage section 15 has a first opening 17 that opens upward. The upper storage section 16 is composed of a step portion 12 and an upper side portion 13. The upper storage section 16 has a second opening 18 that opens upward. The second opening 18 is an opening of the container body 2. The second opening 18 is larger than the first opening 17. The storage space of the lower storage section 15 and the storage space of the upper storage section 16 are vertically connected by the first opening 17.

[0025] The shape of the container body 2 in plan view may be various. In this embodiment, the bottom surface portion 10 is circular, the lower side surface portion 11 is cylindrical, and the first opening 17 is circular. That is, the lower storage portion 15 is circular in plan view. On the other hand, the upper storage portion 16 is non-circular in plan view, and has a shape in which a part of the entire circumference of the circle bulges outward in the radial direction. Therefore, the shape of the step portion 12, the upper side surface portion 13, and the flange portion 14 in plan view is a shape in which a part of the entire circumference of the circle bulges outward in the radial direction. The upper storage portion 16 has a finger insertion extension portion 19 in which a part of the entire circumference of the second opening 18 bulges outward in the radial direction. It is preferable that the finger insertion extension portion 19 is large enough to allow one finger, such as an index finger or middle finger, to be inserted downward.

[0026] The step portion 12 is provided around the entire circumference of the first opening 17. That is, the step portion 12 is annular. The step portion 12 extends radially outward from the upper end of the lower side portion 11. Due to the step portion 12, the upper side portion 13 is expanded one step outward from the lower side portion 11. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is constant except for the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The radial dimension of the step portion 12 is locally expanded radially outward in the finger insertion expansion portion 19. The step portion 12 has a step expansion portion 20 in the finger insertion expansion portion 19 that is expanded radially outward more than the other portion of the step portion 12 (the main portion of the step portion 12). The bulging shape of the step expansion portion 20 in a plan view is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is a semicircular or crescent shape. However, the shape of the step expansion portion 20 in a plan view may be, for example, a rectangular shape. In this embodiment, the step portion 12 is substantially horizontal except for the step widening portion 20. However, the step portion 12 may be inclined so as to descend radially outward over the entire circumference.

[0027] The upper surface of the step portion 12 is provided with a support portion 21 adjacent to the first opening 17, and a lower portion 22 located radially outward of the support portion 21 and lower than the support portion 21. The support portion 21 is provided around the entire circumference of the first opening 17. The support portion 21 is annular. The height of the support portion 21 is constant. The support portion 21 supports the separable sheet 6 around the entire circumference of the first opening 17. The support portion 21 occupies most of the upper surface of the step portion 12 in the part of the step portion 12 other than the step expansion portion 20, and extends approximately horizontally to the vicinity of the inner surface of the upper side portion 13.

[0028] The low-level portion 22 is provided in the step expansion portion 20. Therefore, the step expansion portion 20 is a recessed portion that is lower than other portions of the step portion 12. The low-level portion 22 has a descending portion 22a that is continuous with the radially outer side of the support portion 21 and gradually becomes lower toward the radially outer side, and a flat portion 22b that is continuous with the radially outer side of the descending portion 22a. The descending portion 22a is preferably an inclined surface, but may be, for example, a curved surface that curves downward or upward toward the radially outer side. When the descending portion 22a is, for example, an inclined surface, the gradient may be, for example, 10 to 45 degrees. The flat portion 22b is preferably a substantially horizontal flat surface. The flat portion 22b preferably extends to the vicinity of the upper side surface portion 13. It is preferable that a curved surface is provided at the boundary portion between the flat portion 22b and the inner surface of the upper side surface portion.

[0029] The upper surface of step expansion portion 20 is lower than the upper surfaces of other parts of step portion 12, and correspondingly, the lower surface of step expansion portion 20 is lower than the lower surfaces of other parts of step portion 12.

[0030] Upper side portion 13 has a cylindrical shape with a portion expanded radially outward. Upper side portion 13 has a side bulge 25 in finger insertion expansion portion 19 that expands radially outward more than other portions of upper side portion 13 (main portion of upper side portion 13). Side bulge 25 bulges radially outward in an arc shape in plan view. However, side bulge 25 may bulge in a rectangular shape in plan view.

[0031] The side bulge 25 is connected to the outer edge of the step expansion portion 20. Since the step expansion portion 20 is lower than the other portions of the step portion 12, the side bulge 25 extends lower than the other portions of the upper side portion 13. That is, the side bulge 25 has an extension 25a at its lower end that extends lower than the lower end of the other portions of the upper side portion 13. The height of the lower end of the side bulge 25 is lower than the height of the lower end of the other portions of the upper side portion 13. On the other hand, the height of the upper end of the upper side portion 13 is constant. Therefore, the vertical length of the side bulge 25 is longer than the vertical length of the other portions of the upper side portion 13.

[0032] The flange portion 14 is provided around the entire circumference of the second opening 18. The flange portion 14 is approximately horizontal. The flange portion 14 has a circular shape with a portion of the flange portion 14 protruding radially outward. The flange portion 14 has a flange protruding portion 28 at a position of the entire circumference corresponding to the finger insertion expansion portion 19, the flange portion 14 protruding radially outward from the other portion of the flange portion 14 (the main portion of the flange portion 14). The flange protruding portion 28 is connected to the upper end of the side bulge portion 25. The protruding end of the flange protruding portion 28 is provided with a relief portion 29 that is one step lower than the other portion of the flange protruding portion 28 (the base end portion of the flange protruding portion 28).

[0033] The container body 2 is preferably made of a synthetic resin. The container body 2 is preferably made of a synthetic resin sheet, and is formed by sheet molding such as vacuum forming. However, the container body 2 may be formed by injection molding. The synthetic resin sheet may be of various types, such as PP, PE, PET, PET-G, PCTA, POM, PBT, PA, PC, PS, PVC, PLA, AS, ABS, etc., and has a thickness of, for example, 0.3 to 1.0 mm.

[0034] <Lid 3> The lid 3 closes the second opening 18 of the container body 2. The lid 3 may have various forms. In this embodiment, the lid 3 is peelably attached to the upper end of the container body 2. In detail, the lid 3 is peelably heat-sealed to the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The lid 3 is preferably made of a flexible film. The film may be a single layer, but is preferably multi-layered. The film has a sealant layer, a barrier layer, and a base layer, in this order from the lower side, i.e., the side closer to the container body 2. The sealant layer is a layer for bonding to the container body 2 by heat sealing, and is made of synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, PLA, etc. The barrier layer is made of aluminum foil, silica, EVOH, etc. The base layer is the main layer of the film, and is made of synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, PLA, etc., paper, etc. Note that one or more intermediate layers may be provided between the sealant layer and the barrier layer. The intermediate layer is made of a synthetic resin such as PET, PP, PE, PBT, PA, or PLA.

[0035] The lid 3 has a shape corresponding to the flange portion 14. The lid 3 has a circular shape with a part of it protruding radially outward. The lid 3 has an opening start portion 30 (grip portion) protruding radially outward. The opening start portion 30 is located above the flange protruding portion 28. The tip of the opening start portion 30 is located above the relief portion 29 of the flange protruding portion 28. A gap is formed between the tip of the opening start portion 30 and the relief portion 29. That is, the tip of the opening start portion 30 has an unbonded portion 31 that is not bonded to the flange portion 14. A user can grasp the unbonded portion 31 with his / her fingertips when opening. The flange protruding portion 28 does not need to have the relief portion 29, and even in that case, the opening start portion 30 can be easily peeled off by providing the unbonded portion 31 in the opening start portion 30. Alternatively, instead of providing the unbonded portion 31 at the tip of the opening start portion 30, a tear-off line may be provided at the tip of the flange protrusion portion 28 so as to cross the tip, and the tip of the flange protrusion portion 28 may be cut off from the base end of the flange protrusion portion 28 at the tear-off line when the lid 3 is opened. The tip of the cut-off flange protrusion portion 28 can be grasped together with the tip of the opening start portion 30, and the lid 3 can be easily peeled off.

[0036] <Cosmetics 4> The cosmetic 4 is stored in the lower storage section 15. The lower storage section 15 is a storage section for storing the cosmetic 4. The cosmetic 4 may be of various types, and may be solid or liquid. The solid cosmetic 4 is, for example, powder or paste. The cosmetic 4 may contain a volatile component. In the case of a solid cosmetic 4, it may be filled and compressed in a tray (inner plate) made of metal, synthetic resin, paper, or the like. In the case of a liquid cosmetic 4, it may be impregnated in the pad 7. The viscosity of the liquid cosmetic 4 is, for example, 2000 to 30000 mPa·s (B-type viscometer, No. 4 rotor, 12 rpm, 60 sec). In this embodiment, the liquid cosmetic 4 will be described as an example.

[0037] The liquid cosmetic 4 is, for example, a liquid foundation, a blush, a beauty essence, a milky lotion, etc. The liquid cosmetic 4 is impregnated into the pad 7 (impregnated body). The amount of impregnation is, for example, 0.5 to 5 g. The pad 7 is soft and can be easily deformed. The pad 7 has a shape corresponding to the lower storage section 15, and is cylindrical in this embodiment. The diameter of the pad 7 may be slightly smaller or larger than the inner diameter of the lower storage section 15. The vertical length (thickness) of the pad 7 is preferably equal to or shorter than the depth of the lower storage section 15, i.e., the vertical length of the lower side surface portion 11. Therefore, when the pad 7 is stored in the lower storage section 15, the upper surface of the pad 7 is flush with or lower than the upper surface of the step portion 12. It is preferable that the upper surface of the pad 7 does not protrude above the upper surface of the step portion 12.

[0038] The pad 7 may be made of any material that can be impregnated with the liquid cosmetic 4. The pad 7 may be made of any material, such as various foams, porous materials, or fibrous materials. The pad 7 has cushioning properties. The fibrous material has a structure in which fibers cross three-dimensionally like a jungle gym. The fibrous material has a three-dimensional structure. The crossings where the fibers cross are contacting parts where the fibers are in contact with each other. At the contact parts, the fibers are fused to each other. The density of the fibrous material is, for example, 6 to 50 kg / m 3 Approximately, preferably 6 to 30 kg / m3 The Asker F hardness of the fibrous body is preferably about 30 to 60. The Asker F hardness is a value measured at a temperature of 25° C. using an Asker Rubber Hardness Tester Type F manufactured by Kobunshi Keiki Co., Ltd. The pad 7 may be a single layer or a multi-layer.

[0039] The step of impregnating the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic material 4 may be performed before the pad 7 is accommodated in the lower storage section 15, but is preferably performed after the pad 7 is accommodated in the lower storage section 15. After the pad 7 is accommodated in the lower storage section 15, a nozzle 91 of a filling machine 90 is inserted into the container body 2 as shown in FIG. 10. The nozzle 91 is then pressed against the pad 7. While compressing the pad 7 vertically by the nozzle 91, the liquid cosmetic material 4 is discharged from a hole 92 of the nozzle 91, and the pad 7 is uniformly impregnated with the liquid cosmetic material 4 without unevenness. The nozzle 91 is circular in shape corresponding to the shape of the pad 7, and the diameter of the nozzle 91 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the lower storage section 15.

[0040] <Separation sheet 6> The separation sheet 6 is disposed between the cosmetic 4 and the applicator. The separation sheet 6 may be smaller than the first opening 17 and may be located within the lower storage section 15, but is preferably larger than the first opening 17 and placed on the upper surface of the stepped section 12. The separation sheet 6 is placed on the upper surface of the stepped section 12 to cover the first opening 17. As described above, the annular support section 21 is provided on the upper surface of the stepped section 12. The separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the stepped section 12 is supported around the entire periphery by the annular support section 21, and the first opening 17 is sealed by the separation sheet 6.

[0041] The separation sheet 6 has a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the first opening 17. The separation sheet 6 has a larger diameter than the first opening 17. Since the separation sheet 6 has a circular shape, the separation sheet 6 has no directionality, and the separation sheet 6 can be easily inserted into the container body 2. This makes it easy to automatically load the separation sheet 6.

[0042] The diameter of the separation sheet 6 is smaller than the diameter of the outer edge of the step portion 12, i.e., the inner diameter of the upper side portion 13. Therefore, a gap is generated between the outer edge of the separation sheet 6 placed on the upper surface of the step portion 12 and the inner surface of the upper side portion 13. The separation sheet 6 can be displaced horizontally by the amount of the gap. Even if the separation sheet 6 is displaced horizontally, the separation sheet 6 covers the entire first opening 17 to close the first opening 17. FIG. 8(a) shows a state in which the separation sheet 6 is positioned concentrically with the first opening 17. FIG. 8(b) shows a state in which the separation sheet 6 is eccentric toward the finger insertion extension portion 19 with respect to the first opening 17.

[0043] The separating sheet 6 is formed from various sheets. The separating sheet 6 is preferably a sheet made of synthetic resin. The separating sheet 6 is preferably a transparent sheet, so that the color of the cosmetic 4 can be visually recognized from above the separating sheet 6. The synthetic resin constituting the separating sheet 6 is, for example, PET, PP, PE, etc., and is preferably PET because of its excellent transparency. The thickness of the separating sheet 6 is, for example, 20 to 100 μm, and preferably 50 to 100 μm.

[0044] <Puff 5 (applicator)> An applicator is housed in the upper housing section 16. The applicator is a cosmetic tool for applying the cosmetic material 4 to the skin of the face or the like. In this embodiment, a puff 5 is housed in the upper housing section 16 as the applicator. The puff 5 includes a puff body 50 having cushioning properties and a band body 51 attached to the upper surface of the puff body 50.

[0045] The puff body 50 is flat. In plan view, the puff body 50 has a shape corresponding to the upper storage section 16, for example, a circular or rectangular shape. In this embodiment, the puff body 50 has a circular shape in plan view. The lower surface of the puff body 50 is the lower surface 5b of the puff 5, which is the application surface. During use, the cosmetic material 4 adheres to the application surface.

[0046] The band 51 is attached to the upper surface of the puff body 50. The band 51 protrudes slightly upward from the upper surface of the puff body 50. Both ends of the band 51 are attached to two locations on the periphery of the upper surface of the puff body 50. One or more fingers can be inserted between the band 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50. The puff 5 is supported by the hand with fingers inserted between the band 51 and the upper surface of the puff body 50.

[0047] The puff 5 is stored in the upper storage section 16 with the band 51 facing upward. The puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6. The upper surface 5a of the puff 5 abuts against the lid 3. In particular, the band 51 of the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 abuts against the lid 3. The puff 5 is pressed downward by the lid 3. The puff 5 is located between the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6, and is preferably sandwiched vertically by the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6. As shown in FIG. 11, in a state before the lid 3 is attached to the container body 2, it is preferable that the upper surface 5a of the puff 5 protrudes slightly upward from the second opening 18. In detail, it is preferable that the band 51 is located above the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The lid 3 is heat-sealed to the flange portion 14, so that the band 51 is pressed downward by the lid 3.

[0048] The cosmetic product 1 configured as above is manufactured, for example, as follows. First, the pad 7 is placed in the lower storage section 15 of the container body 2. Then, the pad 7 is impregnated with the liquid cosmetic material 4. FIG. 10 shows an outline of the process of filling the pad 7 with the liquid cosmetic material 4. The nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is positioned above the container body 2 in a state in which the pad 7 is stored in the lower storage section 15. In other words, the container body 2 is positioned below the nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90. The diameter of the nozzle 91 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the lower side portion 11. The nozzle 91 is lowered to enter the container body 2 from the second opening 18. Then, the nozzle 91 is entered from the first opening 17 into the lower storage section 15 and pressed against the upper surface of the pad 7, compressing the pad 7 in the vertical direction with the nozzle 91. In this state, the liquid cosmetic material 4 is discharged from the hole 92 of the nozzle 91, and the pad 7 is impregnated with the liquid cosmetic material 4. After a predetermined amount of liquid cosmetic material 4 has been discharged from the nozzle 91 , the nozzle 91 is raised and removed from the container body 2 .

[0049] When automatically filling the liquid cosmetic 4 into the container body 2, for example, the nozzle 91 of the filling machine 90 is placed at a predetermined position, and the nozzle 91 only moves up and down. The container body 2 is moved successively in the horizontal direction until it is positioned below the nozzle 91.

[0050] Because the upper storage section 16 expands outward relative to the lower storage section 15, even when the nozzle 91 is advanced or retreated from the second opening 18 into the container body 2, the nozzle 91 is unlikely to come into contact with the upper side section 13, and the liquid cosmetic material 4 is unlikely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side section 13. Even in the case of a solid cosmetic material 4, when the solid cosmetic material 4 is placed in the lower storage section 15, the cosmetic material 4 is unlikely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side section 13.

[0051] 13 shows, as a comparative example, a case in which the container body 200 has no step portion and has only one storage portion. The diameter of the pad 204 is approximately equal to the inner diameter of the side portion 201 of the container body 200. In this case, the cosmetic material 205 is likely to adhere to the inner surface of the side portion 201 when the nozzle 91 is advanced or retreated into the container body 200. If the diameter of the nozzle 91 is made significantly smaller than the inner diameter of the side portion 201 in order to prevent the cosmetic material 205 from adhering to the inner surface of the side portion 201, the cosmetic material 205 will not easily permeate the peripheral portion of the pad 204, resulting in uneven impregnation.

[0052] After the pad 7 is filled with the cosmetic 4, the separation sheet 6 is inserted into the container body 2 through the second opening 18 and placed on the upper surface of the stepped portion 12. Since the diameter of the separation sheet 6 is larger than the diameter of the first opening 17, the first opening 17 can be blocked by placing the separation sheet 6 on the upper surface of the stepped portion 12. Since a support portion 21 is provided in an annular shape around the first opening 17, the separation sheet 6 is supported by the annular support portion 21. This increases the degree of sealing of the first opening 17, making it possible to suppress leakage of the liquid cosmetic 4 and evaporation of volatile components.

[0053] Thereafter, the puff 5 is placed into the container body 2 through the second opening 18 and placed on the separation sheet 6. The band 51 of the puff 5 is located slightly above the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The upper surface of the puff body 50 may be slightly higher than the upper surface of the flange portion 14. The lid 3 is then attached to the flange portion 14 by heat sealing. The second opening 18 is sealed by the lid 3, and the container body 2 is hermetically sealed. This makes it possible to suppress evaporation of the liquid cosmetic 4 and the volatilization of its volatile components. In addition, since the lid 3 is provided with a barrier layer, deterioration of the liquid cosmetic 4 can be prevented.

[0054] By welding the lid 3 to the flange portion 14, the puff 5 is pressed downward by the lid 3. This suppresses the puff 5 from wobbling up and down, stabilizing the puff 5. In addition, the separation sheet 6 is pressed downward by the puff 5, which suppresses the separation sheet 6 from vibrating, stabilizing the separation sheet 6. The pressing force from the puff 5 causes the separation sheet 6 to adhere closely to the annular support portion 21, and the first opening 17 can be reliably closed by the separation sheet 6. In this way, the lower storage portion 15 can be doubly closed by the separation sheet 6 and the lid 3.

[0055] The following describes the operation of opening the cosmetic product 1. The cosmetic product 1 is opened by peeling the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. For example, the container body 2 is grasped with one hand, and the lid 3 is grasped with the other hand to peel the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. The lid 3 may be peeled off in any manner, and various methods may be used, but one example is shown in Figures 5 and 6.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the container body 2 is gripped with the left hand. At that time, for example, the thumb 100 can be placed against the side bulging portion 25 to pinch the container body 2 along the opening direction X of the lid 3. The side bulging portion 25 extends downward from the upper side portion 13 and has a longer length in the up-down direction than other parts of the upper side portion 13, so the thumb 100 can be surely placed against the side bulging portion 25 to firmly grip the container body 2. Then, the opening start portion 30 of the lid 3 is gripped with the fingertips of the right hand to peel the lid 3 from the flange portion 14. Since the tip of the opening start portion 30 is provided with the unbonded portion 31 that is not bonded to the flange portion 14, the unbonded portion 31 of the lid 3 can be easily gripped. In particular, the flange protruding portion 28 is provided with the relief portion 29, and a gap is formed between the relief portion 29 and the unbonded portion 31, so that the unbonded portion 31 can be easily gripped. When the container body 2 is held along the opening direction X of the lid 3, the container body 2 is less likely to become unstable due to the force applied when peeling off the lid 3, and the lid 3 can be easily opened.

[0057] In this manner, the lid 3 is removed from the container body 2. Fig. 7(a) shows the state in which the lid 3 has been removed from the container body 2. The puff 5 can be removed from the opened second opening 18. Fig. 7(b) shows the state in which the puff 5 has been removed.

[0058] Next, the operation of removing the separation sheet 6 will be described. The separation sheet 6 can be removed in the following two ways. The first method is to tilt the separation sheet 6 by pushing the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 downward with a fingertip. The diameter of the separation sheet 6 is smaller than the inner diameter of the upper side portion 13. Therefore, a gap is generated between the separation sheet 6 and the inner surface of the upper side portion 13. It is preferable to move the separation sheet 6 horizontally by the amount of the gap. FIG. 8(a) shows a state in which the center of the separation sheet 6 is concentrically positioned with respect to the center of the first opening 17 without being eccentric. From this state, the separation sheet 6 can be eccentric toward the finger insertion extension portion 19. FIG. 8(b) shows an eccentric state. By eccentrically moving the separation sheet 6 toward the finger insertion extension portion 19 in this way, the part of the separation sheet 6 located above the descending portion 22a can be enlarged.

[0059] Then, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, the index finger 101 is inserted into the finger insertion extension portion 19, and the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 is pushed downward with the fingertip of the index finger 101. At this time, if the separation sheet 6 is eccentric toward the finger insertion extension portion 19, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 can be easily pushed with the fingertip. Then, by pushing the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 downward, the separation sheet 6 tilts with the support portion 21 located immediately inside the radial direction of the descending portion 22a as a fulcrum, as shown in FIG. 9(b). By tilting the separation sheet 6 in this way, the separation sheet 6 can be easily grasped with the other hand and removed from the container body 2. If the descending portion 22a is provided in the lower portion 22, the peripheral portion of the separation sheet 6 can be abutted against the descending portion 22a, and the separation sheet 6 can be tilted stably. In particular, if the descending portion 22a is an inclined surface, the separation sheet 6 easily follows the inclined surface, and the tilted separation sheet 6 can be easily stably positioned.

[0060] Another method is shown in FIG. 12. The step 12 of the container body 2 shown in FIG. 12 does not have a low portion 22. The step 12 has a constant height around the entire circumference. However, even if the step 12 has a low portion 22, the separable sheet 6 can be removed in a similar manner. For example, the index finger 101 is inserted into the finger insertion extension 19 as shown in FIG. 12(a), and the peripheral edge of the separable sheet 6 is hooked with the fingernail, and lifted up as shown in FIG. 12(b). The lifted separable sheet 6 can then be grasped and easily removed from the container body 2. The above two removal methods can be selected arbitrarily depending on the user's preference, situation, etc.

[0061] As described above, since the cosmetic 4 and the puff 5 are stored in one container as a set, there is no need to prepare the puff 5 at a store or for the user who has obtained the cosmetic 1 to prepare it separately, which is very convenient and hygienic. In addition, since the lower storage section 15 and the upper storage section 16 are arranged vertically, the container is compact, which enables resource saving and low cost. Therefore, it is suitable for simple cosmetics 1, for example, cosmetics 1 provided as samples at stores, and cosmetics 1 provided at low cost as a product for casual use. In particular, when the container body 2 is made of a synthetic resin, the container body 2 can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, when the container body 2 is a sheet molded product, the container body 2 can be manufactured at low cost. In addition, by making the separation sheet 6 a shape without protrusions and the like and circular, the separation sheet 6 does not have a direction, can be easily adapted to automation, and can be manufactured at low cost. Similarly, by making the lower storage section 15 cylindrical and the first opening 17 circular, a circular separation sheet 6 can be used, which reduces manufacturing costs.

[0062] In addition, since the step 12 is provided between the lower storage section 15 and the upper storage section 16, when the cosmetic 4 is placed in the lower storage section 15, the cosmetic 4 is less likely to adhere to the inner surface of the upper side surface section 13. If the cosmetic 4 adheres to the inner surface of the upper side surface section 13, the cosmetic 4 adhered to the inner surface of the upper side surface section 13 will be more likely to adhere to the puff 5 during the manufacturing process, reducing the value of the cosmetic product 1. Since the step 12 is provided, the cosmetic 4 can be effectively prevented from adhering to the puff 5 during the manufacturing process. Furthermore, since the cosmetic 4 and the puff 5 are separated by the separation sheet 6, the cosmetic 4 in the lower storage section 15 can be prevented from adhering to the puff 5.

[0063] Since the separation sheet 6 covers the first opening 17, the cosmetic 4 is less likely to adhere to the puff 5. Furthermore, since the puff 5 is placed on the separation sheet 6, the separation sheet 6 is less likely to shift position. Also, since the separation sheet 6 is placed on the step portion 12 and the puff 5 is placed on it, manufacturing is easy. In particular, when the lid 3 abuts on the upper surface of the puff 5, the puff 5 is sandwiched between the lid 3 and the separation sheet 6 from above and below, and the puff 5 is stabilized. Therefore, the separation sheet 6 is also stable, and the separation sheet 6 is less likely to rise up from the upper surface of the step portion 12. Therefore, the adhesion of the cosmetic 4 to the puff 5 is further suppressed. Furthermore, since the blocking state of the first opening 17 by the separation sheet 6 is stable, evaporation and deterioration of the cosmetic 4 are also suppressed.

[0064] When the support portion 21 that supports the separation sheet 6 is provided in an annular shape on the upper surface of the step portion 12, the first opening 17 is effectively sealed by the separation sheet 6. The support portion 21 may be spaced radially outward from the first opening 17, but when the support portion 21 is adjacent to the first opening 17, the step portion 12 does not need to be excessively enlarged.

[0065] Since upper storage section 16 has finger insertion extension 19, it is possible to easily remove separable sheet 6 by inserting a fingertip into finger insertion extension 19. Since finger insertion extension 19 is provided at a position corresponding to opening start portion 30 on the entire circumference of container body 2, finger insertion extension 19 can be easily provided without making the container excessively large.

[0066] Since the lower portion 22 is provided on the upper surface of the step portion 12, the separation sheet 6 can be tilted by the principle of leverage. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the separation sheet 6 can be hooked and lifted with the nail of a finger. If the lower portion 22 has the descending portion 22a, the separation sheet 6 can be stably tilted along the descending portion 22a. Also, if the flat portion 22b is provided on the outer side of the descending portion 22a, the container body 2 can be easily manufactured even if the descending portion 22a is provided. If the lower portion 22 is provided on the finger insertion extension portion 19, a large lower portion 22 can be provided using the finger insertion extension portion 19. Therefore, a height difference between the support portion 21 and the lower portion 22 can be easily provided, and the separation sheet 6 can be greatly tilted. Also, the separation sheet 6 can be easily hooked and lifted with the nail of a finger.

[0067] Since the side bulge 25 of the upper side portion 13 extends downward further than other portions of the upper side portion 13, the container body 2 can be firmly grasped and opened by placing a finger on the side bulge 25. Since the side bulge 25 is provided at a position corresponding to the opening start portion 30 on the entire circumference of the container body 2, the container body 2 can be grasped along the opening direction X. Therefore, the container body 2 can be firmly grasped when opening, and the lid 3 can be easily peeled off.

[0068] In this embodiment, the low portion 22 is provided only in a part of the entire circumference of the upper surface of the step portion 12, i.e., only at the position of the finger insertion expansion portion 19, but the low portion 22 may be provided over the entire circumference. Also, the finger insertion expansion portion 19 may not be provided, and the low portion 22 may be provided on the step portion 12. It is preferable that the support portion 21 is annular.

[0069] Although the case where the cosmetic product 1 is a foundation has been described, it may be a blush, etc. The applicator may be a brush, a tip, or the like, other than the puff 5. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1. Cosmetics 2 Container body 3 Lid 4. Cosmetics 5. Puff (applicator) 5a Top side 5b Bottom side 6 Separation sheet 7 Pad 10 Bottom part 11 Lower side part 12 Step 13 Upper side part 14 Flange 15 Lower storage section 16 Upper storage section 17 First opening 18 Second opening 19 Finger extension 20 Step extension 21 Support part 22 Lower part 22a Descent section 22b Flat section 25 Side bulge 25a extension 28 Flange protrusion 29 Relief 30 Opening start part 31 Unbonded area 50 Puff body 51 Belt 90 Filling machine 91 Nozzle 92 holes 100 Thumbs 101 Index finger 200 Container body 201 Side part 204 Pad 205 Cosmetics

Claims

1. a container body including a lower storage section having a first opening opening to the upper side, and an upper storage section provided above the lower storage section via a step section expanding outward, the upper storage section having a second opening opening to the upper side; A cover that closes the second opening; A cosmetic material contained in a lower storage section; an applicator that is accommodated in the upper accommodation section and is used to apply a cosmetic; a separation sheet positioned between the cosmetic and the applicator to separate the cosmetic and the applicator; Equipped with the separation sheet is placed on an upper surface of the step portion to cover the first opening, and the applicator is placed on the separation sheet; a support portion that supports the separation sheet and a lower portion that is located outside the support portion and lower than the support portion are provided on an upper surface of the step portion, The upper storage section has a finger insertion extension section that is extended outward around a portion of the periphery of the first opening, and a lower portion is provided in the finger insertion extension section. The upper storage section has an upper side portion extending upward from the step portion, and the upper side portion has a side bulge portion at the finger insertion expansion section that bulges outward more than other parts of the upper side portion, and the side bulge portion extends downward more than other parts of the upper side portion.

2. 2. The cosmetic product according to claim 1, wherein the lid is releasably attached to the container body, and a finger insertion extension is provided at a position corresponding to an opening start portion of the lid.

3. 3. The cosmetic product according to claim 1, wherein the lower portion has a descending portion that is continuous with the outer side of the support portion and that gradually becomes lower toward the outer side, and a flat portion that is continuous with the outer side of the descending portion.

4. The cosmetic product according to claim 1 , wherein the lid is in contact with an upper surface of the applicator.

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