Contents container

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a content container, the content container includes a container part for accommodating content, a connection part provided on the upper side of the container part and having at least one inlet hole through which the content flows, a discharge part provided with a discharge hole through which the content is discharged and moving up and down along the connection part to open and close the discharge hole, a plug part provided on the upper side of the discharge part and having an insertion hole through which the discharge part is inserted, and an elastic member provided between the discharge part and the plug part and applying an elastic force toward the discharge part, the elastic member may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with a sealed side surface.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] With the development of modern society, a variety of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, etc. have been developed, and various types of containers have been developed to store these contents in various types and dosage forms. For example, cream or gel dosage forms may be stored in tube containers, and the tube container is configured so that when the soft storage portion is pressed, the volume of the storage portion decreases, and the contents are discharged from the inside to the outside of the tube container.

[0003] However, in the case of such a tube container, when the stopper is opened to use the contents, the contents inside the container are directly exposed to the outside through the opening, and at that time, there is a risk that outside air, dust, etc. will enter the container through the opening and contaminate the contents. Therefore, there is currently a demand for a content container with enhanced sealing properties to prevent such contamination from the outside. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a content container that solves the above problems.

[0005] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a content container, the content container including: a container portion for storing content; a connecting portion provided above the container portion and having at least one inlet hole through which the content flows; a discharge portion provided with a discharge hole through which the content is discharged and moving up and down along the connecting portion to open and close the discharge hole; a stopper portion provided above the discharge portion and having an insertion hole through which the discharge portion is inserted; and an elastic member provided between the discharge portion and the stopper portion and applying an elastic force toward the discharge portion, the elastic member being shaped like a bellows with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with closed sides. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, when the container part is not pressed, the discharge hole is sealed to prevent contamination of the contents, and when the container part is pressed, the discharge hole is opened, allowing the contents to be used easily.

[0008] Furthermore, according to the present invention, mountain folds and valley folds are formed along the longitudinal direction to open and close the discharge hole, but by using a bellows-shaped elastic member with sealed sides, the overall elastic force can be increased, the compression and decompression process can be made more natural, and the transmission of the elastic force can be made easier.

[0009] To better understand the drawings referred to in the Detailed Description of the Invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating the operation of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a content container, the content container including: a container portion for storing content; a connecting portion provided above the container portion and having at least one inlet hole through which the content flows; a discharge portion provided with a discharge hole through which the content is discharged and moving up and down along the connecting portion to open and close the discharge hole; a stopper portion provided above the discharge portion and having an insertion hole through which the discharge portion is inserted; and an elastic member provided between the discharge portion and the stopper portion and applying an elastic force toward the discharge portion, the elastic member being bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with closed sides.

[0012] Furthermore, when the container part is pressed, the contents flow into the connecting part through the inlet hole, compressing the elastic member, causing the discharge part to rise and the discharge hole to open, and when the pressure is released, the elastic member presses the discharge part downward, causing the discharge part to descend and the discharge hole to be sealed.

[0013] The elastic member may also include a main body portion in which the mountain folds and valley folds are formed and which generates the elastic force through compression, and a support portion provided at the lower end of the main body portion and which transmits the elastic force toward the discharge portion.

[0014] In addition, the main body portion is bent with a first curvature at the mountain folds and the valley folds, and the support portion extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body portion, but may be bent inward at the lower end with a second curvature different from the first curvature.

[0015] The upper end of the main body may be in close contact with the inside of the stopper and supported by the stopper, and the lower end of the support may be in close contact with the outside of the discharge portion and supported by the discharge portion.

[0016] The container portion may also include a soft container portion that contains the contents, and a hard shoulder portion that is connected to an upper end of the container portion.

[0017] The connecting portion may also include a seat portion that seats on the upper side of the container portion and has the inlet hole formed therein, and an opening / closing rod that extends upward from the inside of the inlet hole and is in close contact with the inside of the outlet hole.

[0018] Furthermore, when the container portion is pressed, the tight contact between the open / close rod and the discharge hole is released as the discharge portion rises, and the content can be discharged through the discharge hole.

[0019] In addition, the connecting portion may include a sidewall extending upward from the outside of the inlet, and the discharge portion may include a ring portion that rises and falls while in close contact with the sidewall to prevent the contents from spilling out.

[0020] The stopper portion may also include a first stopper portion that is arranged to surround the connecting portion and has the insertion hole formed on its upper surface, and a second stopper portion that is rotatably connected to the first stopper portion and opens and closes the insertion hole.

[0021] In addition, the upper surface of the discharge portion may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole or may be located inside the insertion hole, and when the container portion is pressed, the discharge portion may rise and protrude outside the insertion hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Methods for constructing and using devices according to embodiments of the present invention will also be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals or characters in the drawings represent parts or components that perform substantially the same functions. In the following description, for convenience, up, down, left, and right directions are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present invention is not necessarily limited to these directions.

[0023] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component can be named a second component, and similarly, a second component can be named a first component, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related items or any one item of multiple related items.

[0024] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing embodiments and are not intended to limit and / or restrict the present invention. The singular expressions include the plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like are intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0025] Throughout this specification, when a part is said to be "coupled" to another part, this includes not only "directly coupled" but also "indirectly coupled" via another element between them. Throughout this specification, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, this does not exclude other components, and means that the part may further include other components, unless otherwise specified.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] 1 to 4, the content container 1000 may include a container portion 100, a connecting portion 200, a discharge portion 300, a plug portion 400, and an elastic member 500.

[0028] The container 100 can contain contents. In this case, the contents may be liquid, gel, or powder cosmetics. For example, the contents may include lotion, milk lotion, moisturizing lotion, nourishing lotion, skin lotion, skin softener, skin toner, astringent, massage cream, nourishing cream, moisturizing cream, whitening essence, tone-up cream, sunscreen, sunscreen cream, sunscreen milk, BB cream, makeup base (makeup base), foundation, CC cream, concealer, blush, shading, eye shadow, eyebrow, eye cream, primer, etc. However, the contents are not limited to these, and other forms and types of cosmetics, medical contents, etc. may also be applied.

[0029] In an embodiment, the container portion 100 may include a receptacle portion 110 and a shoulder portion 120 .

[0030] The receiving portion 110 may have a receiving space formed therein for receiving the contents. The receiving portion 110 may be made of a soft material, and the volume of the receiving space may decrease when pressed. The decrease in the volume of the receiving space may allow the contents to be discharged to the outside of the receiving portion 110. For example, the receiving portion 110 may be formed in a tube shape, but is not limited thereto, and any soft container structure whose volume decreases when pressed may be used for the receiving portion 110.

[0031] The shoulder 120 is coupled to the upper end of the accommodating portion 110 and is made of a hard material to support the accommodating portion 110. Because the shoulder 120 is made of a hard material, even when the accommodating portion 110 is pressed, the volume of a predetermined area of ​​the accommodating portion 110 coupled to the shoulder 120 does not decrease, and accordingly, the contents contained in the accommodating portion 110 can move toward the shoulder 120. In addition, a connecting portion 200 is provided inside the shoulder 120, and the contents that move toward the shoulder 120 due to the pressure of the accommodating portion 110 can flow into the connecting portion 200.

[0032] The connecting part 200 is provided on the upper side of the container part 100, and the contents discharged from the container part 100 can flow in. For this purpose, the connecting part 200 may be formed with at least one inlet hole 211 through which the contents flow in. Specifically, when the container part 100 is pressed, the contents can flow into the connecting part 200 through the inlet hole 211.

[0033] In an embodiment, the connecting portion 200 may include a seat portion 210 , an opening / closing bar 220 , and a side wall 230 .

[0034] The seating portion 210 may be provided on the upper side of the container portion 100, and may have an inlet hole 211 formed therein. Specifically, the seating portion 210 may be provided on the upper surface of the shoulder portion 120, and at least one inlet hole 211 may be formed along the upper surface of the seating portion 210. In this case, the inlet hole 211 may be located inside the shoulder portion 120 so that the contents discharged from the container portion 100 can flow in.

[0035] The open-close bar 220 may extend upward from the inside of the inlet hole 211. This allows the open-close bar 220 to come into close contact with the inside of the discharge part 300 (particularly the inside of the discharge hole 310), and the inside of the content container 1000 can be sealed when the container part 100 is not pressed.

[0036] The side wall 230 may extend upward from the outside of the inlet hole 211. The side wall 230 can be in close contact with at least a part of the discharge part 300 (particularly, the ring part 320), thereby preventing leakage of the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200.

[0037] The discharge part 300 can discharge the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 to the outside. At this time, the discharge part 300 can move up and down along the connecting part 200. Whether the contents are discharged or not can be controlled by the movement of the discharge part 300 up and down. For example, the discharge part 300 may be formed to surround the open-close bar 220 and disposed inside the side wall 230.

[0038] In the embodiment, the discharge part 300 may include a discharge hole 310. The discharge hole 310 is formed at the upper end of the discharge part 300 and may be opened or closed as the discharge part 300 is raised or lowered. Specifically, when the discharge part 300 is at a first position on the lower side, the discharge hole 310 is in close contact with the open-close rod 220, so that the discharge hole 310 may be sealed, and when the discharge part 300 is raised to a second position on the upper side, the close contact between the discharge hole 310 and the open-close rod 220 is released, so that the discharge hole 310 may be opened.

[0039] In an embodiment, the discharge part 300 may include a ring part 320. The ring part 320 can move up and down while being in close contact with the side wall 230. That is, the ring part 320 allows the discharge part 300 to move up and down, but allows the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 to be discharged to the outside only through the discharge hole 310, preventing leakage from the inside of the content container 1000.

[0040] The stopper part 400 is provided above the discharge part 300 and can at least partially surround the connecting part 200, the discharge part 300, and the elastic member 500. In this case, an insertion hole 411 into which the discharge part 300 is inserted is formed in the stopper part 400, and the discharge part 300 can be raised and lowered through the insertion hole 411.

[0041] In the embodiment, the upper surface of the discharge part 300 may be aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole 411 or may be located inside the insertion hole 411, and when the container part 100 is pressed, the discharge part 300 may rise and protrude outside the insertion hole 411. When the container part 100 is not pressed, the upper surface of the discharge part 300 is not exposed to the outside, which prevents contamination of the discharge part 300.

[0042] In the embodiment, the stopper 400 may include a first stopper 410 that is provided to surround the connecting portion 200 and has an insertion hole 411 formed on its upper surface, and a second stopper 420 that is rotatably coupled to the first stopper 410 and opens and closes the insertion hole 411. In this case, in order to rotatably couple the first stopper 410 and the second stopper 420, for example, at least one hinge may be provided between the first stopper 410 and the second stopper 420, but the present invention is not limited thereto and various rotatable coupling structures may be adopted.

[0043] In the embodiment, a pressing portion 421 may be protruded from the lower surface of second plug portion 420. When second plug portion 420 seals insertion hole 411, pressing portion 421 presses the upper end of discharge portion 300, thereby preventing unintended lifting of discharge portion 300 and thereby preventing unintended discharge of the contents.

[0044] The elastic member 500 is provided between the discharge portion 300 and the stopper portion 400, and can apply an elastic force toward the discharge portion 300. When the container portion 100 is pressed and the contents flow into the connecting portion 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed and the discharge portion 300 rises, thereby opening the discharge hole 310. When the pressure on the container portion 100 is released, the elastic member 500 presses the discharge portion 300 downward, causing the discharge portion 300 to descend, thereby sealing the discharge hole 310.

[0045] In an embodiment, the elastic member 500 may be bellows-shaped with mountain folds and valley folds formed along the longitudinal direction and with closed sides. In this case, the elastic force of the elastic member 500 is increased overall, and compression and decompression can be performed naturally. Furthermore, in the case of the bellows-shaped elastic member 500, an appropriate level of elasticity can be achieved even if the elastic member 500 is made of plastic instead of metal.

[0046] In an embodiment, the elastic member 500 may include a main body portion 510 having mountain folds and valley folds formed therein and generating an elastic force through compression, and a support portion 520 provided at the lower end of the main body portion 510 and transmitting the elastic force toward the discharge portion 300.

[0047] In the embodiment, the main body portion 510 is bent at a first curvature in the mountain folds and valley folds, and the support portion 520 extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body portion 510, but may be bent inward at the lower end at a second curvature different from the first curvature. In this case, for example, the second curvature may be greater than the first curvature. As a result, the degree of external force required to compress the support portion 520 bent at the second curvature may be greater than the degree of external force required to compress the main body portion 510 bent at the first curvature. That is, the main body portion 510 may be bent at the first curvature and compressed at a first compression rate when pressed, and the support portion 520 may be bent at the second curvature and compressed at a second compression rate smaller than the first compression rate when pressed. The main body portion 510 may be compressed at the first compression rate to generate elastic force, and the support portion 520 may be compressed at the second compression rate to stably transmit the generated elastic force downward.

[0048] In an embodiment, the upper end of the body 510 may be supported by the stopper 400 by being in close contact with the inside of the stopper 400, and the lower end of the support 520 may be supported by the stopper 400 by being in close contact with the outside of the discharge part 300. This may prevent the elastic member 500 from coming off during compression and release, and may guide the transmission direction of the elastic force in a vertical direction.

[0049] The content container 1000 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is an example, and various configurations can be applied depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0050] Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a content container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Fig. 5(a) is a cross-sectional view of the content container 1000 in a state where the container part 100 is not pressed, and Fig. 5(b) is a cross-sectional view of the content container 1000 in a state where the container part 100 is pressed.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 5, when the container part 100 is not pressed, the open / close bar 220 is in close contact with the inside of the discharge hole 310, so that the discharge hole 310 can be sealed.

[0052] When the container part 100 is pressed, the contents contained in the storage part 110 move toward the shoulder part 120 and may flow into the connecting part 200 through the inlet hole 211. When the contents move to the connecting part 200, the elastic member 500 is compressed, and the discharge part 300 may rise. As the discharge part 300 rises, the tight contact between the discharge hole 310 and the open / close rod 220 is released, and the discharge hole 310 may be opened. When the discharge hole 310 is opened, the contents that have flowed into the connecting part 200 may be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole 310.

[0053] Thereafter, when the pressure on the container part 100 is released, the compressed elastic member 500 presses the discharge part 300 downward, causing the discharge part 300 to descend. As the discharge part 300 descends, the discharge hole 310 again comes into close contact with the open-close rod 220, thereby sealing the discharge hole 310.

[0054] The operation of the content container 1000 shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and various operation modes are applicable depending on the embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0055] As described above, the drawings and specification disclose the most suitable embodiment. Although specific terms are used herein, they are used merely for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not used to limit the meaning or the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims. Therefore, a person skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 100 Container section 110 Storage unit 120 Shoulder 200 Connection part 210 Seating area 211 Inflow hole 220 Opening and Closing Rod 230 Side wall 300 Discharge part 310 Discharge hole 320 Ring section 400 Plug part 410 First stopper 411 Insertion hole 420 Second stopper 421 Pressing part 500 Elastic member 510 Main body 520 Support part 1000 Content container

Claims

1. A content container, a container portion for accommodating contents; a connecting portion provided on an upper side of the container portion and having at least one inlet through which the contents flow; a discharge part formed with a discharge hole for discharging the content, which moves up and down along the connecting part to open and close the discharge hole; a plug portion provided above the discharge portion and having an insertion hole into which the discharge portion is inserted; an elastic member provided between the discharge portion and the plug portion and applying an elastic force toward the discharge portion; Including, The elastic member is formed with mountain folds and valley folds along the longitudinal direction and has a bellows shape with closed sides, the elastic member includes a main body portion in which the mountain folds and the valley folds are formed and which generates the elastic force by compression, and a support portion which is provided at a lower end of the main body portion and which transmits the elastic force toward the discharge portion, the main body portion is bent at a first curvature at the mountain folds and the valley folds, and an upper end thereof is in close contact with an inner side of the stopper portion and is supported by the stopper portion; The support portion extends downward and outward from the valley fold at the lower end of the main body portion, but is bent inward at the lower end with a second curvature greater than the first curvature, and the lower end is in close contact with the outside of the discharge portion and is supported by the discharge portion.

2. When the container part is pressed, the content flows into the connecting part through the inlet, compressing the elastic member, causing the discharge part to rise and opening the discharge hole, The contents container according to claim 1, wherein when the pressure is released, the elastic member presses the discharge portion downward, causing the discharge portion to descend and the discharge hole to be sealed.

3. The content container according to claim 1 , wherein the container portion includes a soft storage portion that stores the content, and a hard shoulder portion that is connected to an upper end of the storage portion.

4. 2. The content container according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion includes a seat portion that is seated on the upper side of the container portion and has the inlet hole formed therein, and an opening / closing rod that extends upward from the inside of the inlet hole and is in close contact with the inside of the discharge hole.

5. 5. The content container according to claim 4, wherein when the container portion is pressed, the tight contact between the open / close rod and the discharge hole is released as the discharge portion rises, and the content is discharged through the discharge hole.

6. the connecting portion includes a sidewall extending upward from an outer side of the inlet hole, The contents container according to claim 4, wherein the discharge portion includes a ring portion that moves up and down while in close contact with the side wall to prevent the contents from spilling out.

7. The content container according to claim 1, wherein the stopper portion includes a first stopper portion that is arranged to surround the connecting portion and has the insertion hole formed on its upper surface, and a second stopper portion that is rotatably connected to the first stopper portion and opens and closes the insertion hole.

8. The content container according to claim 7, wherein the upper surface of the discharge portion is aligned with the upper end of the insertion hole or is located inside the insertion hole, and when the container portion is pressed, the discharge portion rises and protrudes outside the insertion hole.

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