Compact container

Abstract

To provide a compact container in which a tool is easily taken out of a tool holding part, and the tool holding part does not interfere with a mirror while a lid body is open.SOLUTION: A compact container 1 comprises: a container body 10 provided with a first concave part 13 housing contents M inside an outer frame part 12, and a second concave part 14 in which a tool holding body 16 for holding a tool 15 is arranged; and a lid body 20 comprising a mirror on an inner surface, openably / closably supported on the outer frame part 12 by a first shaft 17, and covering the first concave part 13 and the second concave part 14. The tool holding body 16 is supported on the outer frame part 12 by a second shaft 18 facing in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first shaft 17, and constituted so as to be rotatable to the outside of the outer frame part 12. The compact container 1 comprises a drive member 30 to be driven by the lid body 20 to rotate the tool holding body 16 upward when the lid body 20 is opened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] For example, compact containers are often used as containers for storing cosmetics such as eye shadows.

[0003] A known example of such a compact container includes a container body having an outer frame with a first recess for storing cosmetics and a second recess in which a tool holder that holds an applicator is disposed, and a lid with a mirror on its inner surface that covers the first and second recesses to close the container body, the lid and tool holder being rotatably supported on the outer frame by the same pivot, and the tool holder rotating upward as the lid is opened (see, for example, Patent Document 1). With this compact container, when the lid is opened, the tool holder is automatically raised from the container body, allowing the applicator to be easily removed from the tool holder. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-133190 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the conventional compact containers described above, the lid and tool holder are supported so as to be freely rotatable on the same pivot, so when the lid is opened, the tool holder is raised from the container body and positioned in front of the mirror mounted on the inside of the lid, which creates the problem that the tool holder gets in the way when looking in the mirror.

[0006] To provide a compact case in which tools can be easily removed from the tool holder and the tool holder does not interfere with the mirror when the lid is open. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The compact case of the present invention is a compact case having a case body provided with a first recess inside an outer frame for storing contents and a second recess in which a tool holder for holding tools is disposed, and a lid having a mirror on its inner surface and supported by the outer frame by a first shaft so as to be freely opened and closed, covering the first and second recesses, wherein the tool holder is supported by the outer frame by a second shaft oriented in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first shaft, and is configured to be rotatable to the outside of the outer frame, and has a driving member that is driven by the lid when the lid is opened to rotate the tool holder upward. The driving member includes a rotating part rotatably supported on the outer frame part by the first shaft, an arm part connected to the rotating part and disposed at the bottom of the second recess, and a driven surface provided on the rotating part, facing in the circumferential direction of the first shaft and facing a driving surface provided on the lid body at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. It is characterized by the following.

[0009] In the compact case of the present invention, in the above configuration, it is preferable that the contents are cosmetics, the tool is an applicator, and the tool holder has a tubular portion into which the tool is inserted.

[0010] In the compact case of the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is preferable that a rib extending along the axial direction of the cylindrical portion is provided on the inner surface of the cylindrical portion.

[0011] In the compact container of the present invention, in the above configuration, it is preferable that the container body is rectangular, dish-shaped, the first axis is arranged along the outer frame portion on one side of the container body, and the second axis is arranged along the outer frame portion on the other side of the container body perpendicular to the one side. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a compact case in which tools can be easily removed from the tool holder and the tool holder does not interfere with the mirror when the lid is open. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a compact case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a plan view of the container body shown in FIG. 1 with a portion thereof cut away. [Figure 3] 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the compact case shown in FIG. 1 at a position corresponding to line AA in FIG. [Figure 4] 2. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the compact case shown in FIG. 1 at a position corresponding to line BB in FIG. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the compact case in a state where the lid body is opened to a predetermined opening degree from the state shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the compact case with the lid further opened from the state shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a front view of the compact case with the lid open and the tool holder rotated to the outside of the outer frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, the configuration of a compact case 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0015] The compact case 1 of this embodiment can be used to store eye shadow, which is a cosmetic product, as the contents M. The compact case 1 has a case body 10 and a lid 20.

[0016] Here, in this embodiment and the claims, "top" means the top of the compact container 1 in the upright position in which the lid body 20 is positioned above the container body 10 as shown in Figure 1, and "bottom" means the opposite side.

[0017] 1, 2, and 3, the container body 10 is shaped like a rectangular dish and has a flat bottom 11 and an annular outer frame 12 that is integrally connected to the outer periphery of the bottom 11. First recesses 13 and second recesses 14 are provided inside the outer frame 12 of the container body 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, six rectangular first recesses 13 are provided lined up left and right and front and back inside the outer frame 12, and one second recess 14 that is larger than the first recesses 13 is provided adjacent to the outer frame 12.

[0018] Each of the first recesses 13 is a portion for storing eye shadow as the contents M. In this embodiment, six first recesses 13 are provided in the container body 10, so that six types of contents M with different colors or uses can be stored in separate first recesses 13.

[0019] The second recess 14 is a portion where a tool holder 16 for holding a tool 15 is disposed.

[0020] In the present embodiment, tool 15 is an applicator also called a tip for applying eye shadow, which is content M. In the present embodiment, tool 15 is configured to have rod-shaped gripping portion 15a, first applicator body 15b formed in a cocoon shape from a sponge or the like and fixed to one end of gripping portion 15a, and second applicator body 15c formed in a tapered, generally rod-like shape with a smaller diameter than first applicator body 15b from a sponge or the like and fixed to the other end of gripping portion 15a.

[0021] Tool holder 16 has a cylindrical portion 16a into which tool 15 is inserted. Cylindrical portion 16a is sized to allow first applicator body 15b to be inserted therein, and extends parallel to bottom 11 when tool holder 16 is placed in second recess 14. One end of cylindrical portion 16a facing outer frame 12 is closed to form the bottom, and the other end opens toward the inside of container body 10. In this embodiment, tool holder 16 is partitioned into three spaces arranged in parallel by two partition walls 16b so that tool holder 16 can hold three tools 15. Tool holder 16 can hold tool 15 by inserting tool 15 into the corresponding space of cylindrical portion 16a from the side of first applicator body 15b.

[0022] The inner surface of cylindrical portion 16a may be provided with ribs 16c extending along the axial direction of cylindrical portion 16a. In this embodiment, ribs 16c extending from the bottom to the opening of cylindrical portion 16a are provided on the inner surface of the central portion in the width direction of each space partitioned by partition walls 16b of cylindrical portion 16a. By providing such ribs 16c, when tool 15 is inserted into cylindrical portion 16a, ribs 16c are pressed against first applicator body 15b, generating appropriate frictional resistance against tool 15, thereby preventing tool 15 from accidentally falling off tool holder 16.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the lid 20 has a rectangular shape and a size corresponding to that of the container body 10, and has a top wall portion 21 and a peripheral wall portion 22 that is continuous with the outer periphery of the top wall portion 21.

[0024] 2, a notch 12a that opens toward the outside of the container is provided in the outer frame 12 on one side of the container body 10. Meanwhile, a connecting portion 23 that is shaped so that it can be placed in the notch 12a is provided integrally with the lid 20. Although not shown in detail, the connecting portion 23 is provided integrally with one side of the peripheral wall 22 of the lid 20.

[0025] First shafts 17 are fitted and fixed to the outer frame 12 on one side of the container body 10, on both sides of the cutout 12a. The two first shafts 17 on both sides of the cutout 12a are arranged coaxially along the outer frame 12 on one side of the container body 10. Half of each of the two first shafts 17 protrudes into the cutout 12a, and the protruding portion rotatably supports the connecting portion 23. As a result, the lid 20 is rotatable, i.e., openable and closable, between a closed position in which the first recess 13 and the second recess 14 are covered, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, and an open position in which the lid 20 is rotated about the first shaft 17 by an angle of 90 degrees or more from the closed position in the opening direction, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3. The first shaft 17 may be a single shaft that penetrates the connecting portion 23.

[0026] 1, outer frame 12 is provided on one side parallel to and opposite to the side on which first axis 17 of container body 10 is provided with disengagement member 25 for disengaging a hook mechanism (not shown) that holds lid 20 in the closed position, thereby enabling lid 20 to be opened. Disengagement member 25 can be pushed in a pushing direction toward the inside of the container to release the hook mechanism and enable lid 20 to be opened.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 3, a mirror 24 is attached to the inner surface of the top wall 21 of the lid 20. The mirror 24 is a rectangular flat plate corresponding to the top wall 21, and is fixed to the inner surface of the top wall 21 using adhesive, double-sided tape, or other means. In this embodiment, the mirror 24 is large enough to cover almost the entire inner surface of the top wall 21. By opening the lid 20, the user can visually check the reflection in the mirror 24 of the application area where the contents M are to be applied.

[0028] In this embodiment, the mirror 24 formed separately from the lid body 20 is attached to the inner surface of the top wall portion 21, but the mirror 24 may also be formed by vapor deposition or the like and provided integrally with the inner surface of the top wall portion 21.

[0029] In the compact case 1 of this embodiment, the tool holder 16 is supported by the outer frame 12 via a second shaft 18 oriented perpendicular to the axial direction of the first shaft 17, allowing it to rotate to the outside of the outer frame 12. More specifically, the outer frame 12 is provided with a cutout 12b that opens toward the inside of the case on the other side (the right side in FIG. 2 ) of the case body 10 that is perpendicular to the side on which the first shaft 17 is provided. Meanwhile, the tool holder 16 is integrally provided with a pair of connecting portions 16d that are disposed in the cutout 12b. The second shaft 18 is disposed along the outer frame 12 on the other side, and the pair of connecting portions 16d are rotatably supported by the outer frame 12 via the second shaft 18. This allows tool holder 16 to rotate about second axis 18 by an angle of 90 degrees or more from the position where it is disposed in second recess 14, and to rotate to the outside of outer frame 12 of container body 10 so that at least a portion of tool holder 16 is positioned outside outer frame 12. In this way, the opening and closing direction of tool holder 16 relative to container body 10 is shifted by 90 degrees from the opening and closing direction of lid 20 relative to container body 10.

[0030] The compact case 1 of this embodiment has a driving member 30 that is driven by the lid 20 when the lid 20 is opened to rotate the tool holder 16 upward. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, in this embodiment, the driving member 30 has a rotating portion 31, an arm portion 32, and a driven surface 33.

[0031] The rotating portion 31 is generally disk-shaped with a through-hole in the center, and is disposed adjacent to the connecting portion 23 and is rotatably supported by the outer frame portion 12 via the first shaft 17 .

[0032] The arm portion 32 is in the form of a long, thin plate having a thickness similar to that of the bottom portion 11 of the container body 10, and is integrally connected to the rotating portion 31 via a connecting portion 34. When the lid 20 is in the closed position, the arm portion 32 is disposed at the bottom of the second recess 14 and is located below the tool holder 16. In this embodiment, a through-hole 11a is provided in the bottom portion 11 of the container body 10, and the arm portion 32 is disposed in the through-hole 11a.

[0033] The driven surface 33 is formed as an end surface facing the circumferential direction of a protruding portion 31a that is integrally provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating portion 31 and protrudes outward. The driven surface 33 faces one side in the circumferential direction of the first shaft 17 (the circumferential direction centered on the axis of the first shaft 17) and is a flat surface perpendicular to the circumferential direction. Meanwhile, a drive surface 26 is provided at the lower end of the peripheral wall portion 22 of the cover 20 in the portion where the drive member 30 is provided. The drive surface 26 faces the other side in the circumferential direction of the first shaft 17 and is a flat surface perpendicular to the circumferential direction. The driven surface 33 faces the drive surface 26 provided on the cover 20 at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the first shaft 17.

[0034] According to the compact container 1 having the above-described configuration, when the lid 20 is opened, the tool holder 16 is driven by the driving member 30 to rotate upward and is lifted obliquely from the container body 10, so that the tools 15 can be easily removed from the tool holder 16.

[0035] More specifically, when disengaging member 25 is pressed and lid body 20 is rotated upward about first shaft 17 from the state shown in Fig. 4 to a predetermined opening angle, driving surface 26 provided on lid body 20 comes into contact with driven surface 33 of driving member 30, as shown in Fig. 5. At this time, arm portion 32 is located at the bottom of second recess 14 of container body 10, and tool holder 16 holding tool 15 is disposed in second recess 14.

[0036] When the lid 20 is further rotated from this state, as shown in FIG. 6 , the driven surface 33 is pushed by the driving surface 26, and the driving member 30 is driven by the lid 20 and rotates together with the lid 20 around the first shaft 17 or the rotating portion 31. When the driving member 30 rotates together with the lid 20 around the first shaft 17, the arm portion 32 rotates upward from the bottom of the second recess 14 around the first shaft 17, and the tool holder 16, which holds the tool 15, is pushed by the arm portion 32 and rotates upward around the second shaft 18, so that the tool holder 16 is lifted obliquely out of the second recess 14 of the container body 10. Therefore, the user can easily remove the tool 15 from the tool holder 16, which is lifted obliquely out of the second recess 14 of the container body 10.

[0037] In this way, in the compact container 1 of this embodiment, when the lid body 20 is opened, the tool holder 16 is driven by the driving member 30 to rotate upward and is lifted diagonally from the container body 10, so that the tool 15 can be easily removed from the tool holder 16.

[0038] Furthermore, in the compact container 1 of this embodiment, the drive member 30 is configured to include a rotating portion 31 that is rotatably supported on the outer frame portion 12 by the first axis 17, an arm portion 32 that is connected to the rotating portion 31 and is positioned at the bottom of the second recess 14, and a driven surface 33 that is provided on the rotating portion 31, faces the circumferential direction of the first axis 17, and faces the drive surface 26 provided on the lid body 20 at a predetermined circumferential distance.Therefore, the tool holder 16 begins to rotate upward after the lid body 20 is opened to a predetermined opening degree, and the tool holder 16, whose opening and closing direction is 90 degrees different from that of the lid body 20, can be lifted by the simply configured drive member 30 without interfering with the lid body 20, thereby reducing the cost of the compact container 1.

[0039] On the other hand, after removing the tool 15 from the tool holder 16, the user adjusts the opening degree of the lid 20 so that the area to which the contents M will be applied can be easily viewed using the mirror 24 provided on the inner surface of the lid 20. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 , the tool holder 16 can be rotated around the second axis 18 to the outside of the outer frame 12. This prevents the tool holder 16 from being positioned in front of the mirror 24 when viewing the mirror 24, and prevents the tool holder 16 from interfering with the mirror 24. Furthermore, by rotating the tool holder 16 around the second axis 18 to the outside of the outer frame 12, the tool holder 16 can be prevented from interfering with the adjustment of the angle of the mirror 24 or the operation of removing the contents M with the tool 15.

[0040] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0041] For example, in the above embodiment, the compact case 1 has a rectangular dish-shaped case body 10, but the shape is not limited to this and can be changed in various ways.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the compact case 1 is configured to store cosmetics such as eye shadow as the contents M, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be used to store various other contents M. In this case, various items suited to the contents M can be used as the tool 15 instead of an applicator such as a tip. Furthermore, in this case, various configurations suited to the tool 15 can be used as the tool holder 16.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the driving member 30 is configured to have a rotating portion 31, an arm portion 32, and a driven surface 33, but other configurations may be used as long as they are driven by the lid body 20 when the lid body 20 is opened and can rotate the tool holder 16 upward. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 compact container 10 Container body 11 Bottom 11a Through hole 12 Outer frame 12a Notch part 12b Notch part 13 First recess 14 Second recess 15 Tools 15a Grip part 15b First application body 15c Second application body 16 Tool holder 16a Cylindrical part 16b Bulkhead 16c rib 16d Connecting part 17 1st axis 18 Second axis 20 Lid 21 Ceiling wall 22 Peripheral wall section 26 Drive Surface 23 Connecting part 24 Mirror 25 disengagement member 30 Driving member 31 Rotating part 31a Protrusion 32 Arm section 33 Driven surface 34 Connection M Contents

Claims

1. a container body provided with a first recess for accommodating contents inside an outer frame and a second recess for accommodating a tool holder for holding tools; a lid body having a mirror on an inner surface, the lid body being supported by the outer frame part by a first shaft so as to be freely opened and closed, and covering the first recess and the second recess, The tool holder is supported by the outer frame portion by a second shaft that is oriented in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first shaft, and is configured to be rotatable to the outside of the outer frame portion; a drive member that is driven by the lid when the lid is opened to rotate the tool holder upward; The drive member is a rotating portion rotatably supported on the outer frame portion by the first shaft; an arm portion connected to the rotating portion and disposed at the bottom of the second recess; A compact container characterized by having a driven surface provided on the rotating portion, facing circumferentially about the first axis, and facing a driving surface provided on the lid body at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction.

2. The contents are cosmetics, the tool is an applicator; The compact case of claim 1 , wherein the tool holder comprises a cylindrical portion into which the tool is inserted.

3. The compact case according to claim 2, wherein the inner surface of the cylindrical portion is provided with a rib extending along the axial direction of the cylindrical portion.

4. The container body is rectangular and dish-shaped, the first axis is disposed along one side of the container body and along the outer frame portion, The compact case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second axis is arranged along the outer frame portion on another side of the case body that is perpendicular to the one side.

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