Leak-proof compact container

Abstract

To provide a compact container capable of preventing leakage of contents.SOLUTION: A compact container can comprise: a container body having an inner wall surrounding a storage space for accommodating contents; a mesh ring configured to be coupled to an upper portion of the container body and provided with an inner rim positioned outside the inner wall; a usage surface mesh made of a material having a plurality of fine pores, whose edge portion is fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim, and whose central portion is configured to cover an upper portion of the storage space; and a sealing member made of a material impermeable to the contents, whose edge portion is fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim and in close contact with the usage surface mesh, and whose central portion is formed with a through-hole. By including both the usage surface mesh and the sealing member together, leakage of the contents through the usage surface mesh even during use can be prevented, and leakage of the contents from a contact portion between a component fixing the usage surface mesh and the container body during distribution can also be prevented.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetic container, and more particularly to a compact container that can effectively prevent leakage of cosmetics contained therein in the form of powder, cream, gel, etc. during use and distribution. [Background technology]

[0002] Cosmetics such as foundation are often provided in compact containers. Existing compact containers, also called "compacts," generally have a simple structure in which the contents (cosmetics) are housed in a lower case and an upper case is hinged to the lower case. A powder puff is often placed on top of the powder product, and a mirror is attached to the inside of the upper case.

[0003] The contents contained in compacts are provided in the form of powders, creams, gels, etc., and the storage space containing such contents is exposed through a relatively large opening, so it is important to prevent leakage of the contents during distribution of the compact and while the compact is being carried by the user. This issue becomes even more important when considering that the contents of compacts are typically cosmetics, which can cause significant contamination if they come into contact with surrounding objects.

[0004] To minimize spillage of the contents of a compact container outside the container while it is in use, a mesh is sometimes attached to the compact container to hide the opening to the contents storage space. The mesh can be made of a porous material, and the user presses the mesh with a puff to allow the contents underneath to adhere to the puff.

[0005] Meanwhile, to minimize leakage of the contents during the distribution process of compacts, a plastic film may be placed on or attached to the contents of the compact. After purchasing a compact, a user can remove the plastic film and access the contents inside the compact with a tool such as a puff. The plastic film may also have the seller's logo printed on it.

[0006] However, even if a compact container is equipped with a plastic film, leakage of the contents cannot be completely prevented. This is because the powders, creams, and gels contained in compact containers tend to easily penetrate the gaps between the components that make up the compact container. Impacts during distribution have been found to cause the contents of the compact container to leak through the gaps between the components for attaching the mesh and the container body and / or the gaps between the components for filling the contents into the storage space, resulting in the contents being deposited on the plastic film. If the contents are deposited on the plastic film, consumers' opinion of the product will inevitably be negatively affected, regardless of how high the quality of the contents or how well-known the product's trademark. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a compact container that can prevent leakage of contents during use and distribution without sacrificing convenience of use.

[0008] Other objects of the present invention will become clearer on the basis of the following examples. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a compact case according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a case body having an inner wall surrounding a storage space for storing contents; a mesh ring configured to be attached to the top of the case body and having an inner rim positioned outside the inner wall; a use surface mesh made of a material having a large number of fine holes, whose edge is fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim and whose center is configured to cover the top of the storage space; and a sealing member made of a material that is impermeable to the contents, whose edge is fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim, whose edge is in close contact with the use surface mesh, and whose center has a through hole formed therein.

[0010] The compact case according to the present invention may have one or more of the following embodiments: For example, the mesh ring may further include a flange whose lower surface faces the upper end of the inner wall, the inner rim may extend downward from the flange, and the edge of the use surface mesh and the edge of the sealing member may be fixed between the flange and the upper end of the inner wall.

[0011] The sealing member may be attached to the mesh on the use surface by, for example, a hot melt adhesive.

[0012] The use surface mesh and the sealing member may be made of an elastic material, and a fixing protrusion extending downward may be formed on the lower end of the inner rim. With the edge of the use surface mesh fixed to the lower end of the inner rim, the mesh ring may be connected to the container body, and the center of the use surface mesh may be positioned at the top of the inner wall.

[0013] The mesh ring may further include an outer rim positioned outside the inner rim at a predetermined distance from the inner rim, and the container body may include an upper engagement rim positioned outside the inner wall at a predetermined distance from the inner wall, and the upper engagement rim may be fixed between the inner rim and the outer rim.

[0014] The compact container may further include a sealing tape attached to an upper portion of the mesh ring.

[0015] The compact container may further include a base cap coupled to a lower portion of the container body and defining the receiving space therein.

[0016] The base cap may include a base plate covering a lower portion of the accommodating space, a sealing protrusion protruding upward from the base plate and having an outer circumferential surface configured to contact an inner circumferential surface of the inner wall, and a closing rim extending upward from the base plate and having an inner circumferential surface configured to contact the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall.As an alternative, the base cap may include a base plate covering a lower portion of the accommodating space, a receiving wall extending upward from the base plate and having an outer circumferential surface configured to contact the inner circumferential surface of the inner wall, and a closing rim extending upward from the base plate and having an inner circumferential surface configured to contact the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the means for solving the problems of the present invention as described above, various effects can be expected, including the following: However, the present invention is not established unless all of the following effects are achieved.

[0018] A compact container according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a mesh on the application surface and a sealing member, which prevents leakage of the contents from the mesh on the application surface during use and prevents leakage of the contents from the contact area between the part that secures the mesh on the application surface and the container body during distribution. This compact container structure effectively prevents the contents from being exposed without sacrificing convenience in use, allowing the compact container to maintain a clean and luxurious appearance. Furthermore, a compact container according to one embodiment of the present invention utilizes the mesh on the application surface by filling the contents from the bottom and then attaching the base cap, allowing the contents to be filled without opening and closing the lid, thereby improving filling efficiency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary compact case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the compact case shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the compact case shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the compact case shown in FIG. 3 in a state before the mesh ring is joined to the case body. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the case body of the compact case shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a mesh ring of the compact case shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a sealing member of the compact case shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 9] 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the base cap of the compact case shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a base cap is separated from a compact case according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary compact case according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a base cap is separated from a compact case according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components will be given the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing symbols, and duplicate descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0021] For ease of explanation, terms such as "inside," "outside," "upper," and "lower" are used in this specification. In the following description, "inside" refers to the side closer to the interior of the compact case 1000, and "outside" refers to the side farther from the interior of the compact case 1000. Meanwhile, "upper" refers to the direction in which the storage space 105 of the compact case 1000 is open, and "lower" refers to the opposite direction. Of course, when actually using the compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper direction referred to in this specification may not coincide with the actual upper direction.

[0022] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1(a) shows a state in which a lid member 200 is closed on a case body 100, Fig. 1(b) shows a state in which the lid member 200 is open and a sealing tape 60 is exposed, and Fig. 1(c) shows a state in which the sealing tape 60 has been removed. Figs. 2 and 3 are an exploded perspective view and a cross-sectional view, respectively, of the compact case 1000.

[0023] 1 to 3, a compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a case body 100, a lid member 200, a mesh ring 300, an application surface mesh 420, a sealing member 450, and a base cap 500. The compact case 1000 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 may be used by being attached to the inside of a separate lower case and upper case, or may be used in the state shown in FIG. 1 without any additional components.

[0024] The container body 100 forms an internal storage space 105 and can serve as a body to which other components can be coupled. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the container body 100 in more detail. As shown in Figures 1 to 3 and 6, the container body 100 can broadly include an inner wall 110, an upper engaging rim 140, an outer wall 160, and a lower engaging rim 180.

[0025] The inner wall 110 of the container body 100 may form a storage space 105 therein for storing contents (not shown). The inner diameter and length of the inner wall 110 in the vertical direction may be determined taking into consideration the size of the storage space 105, the flexibility of the working surface mesh 420 and the sealing member 450, etc. In the example shown in the figures, the inner wall 110 of the container body 100 is shown as having a cylindrical shape, but the inner wall 110 and the container body 100 may be embodied in various shapes.

[0026] The upper engagement rim 140 may be formed on the outside of the inner wall 110 at a predetermined distance from the inner wall 110, and may extend upward from a first bridge 115 connected to the inner wall 110. The upper engagement rim 140 may be used to fix the mesh ring 300 to the container body 100, and for this purpose, protrusions and / or grooves for coupling may be formed on the inner and / or outer circumferential surfaces of the upper engagement rim 140. In the example shown in Figures 3 and 4, an engagement groove 142 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the upper engagement rim 140.

[0027] The outer wall 160 may be formed at a predetermined distance from the upper engagement rim 140 on the outside thereof, and may extend upward from a second bridge 165 connected to the upper engagement rim 140. Of course, the second bridge 165 may be the same member as the first bridge 115. The outer wall 160 forms the outermost exterior of the container body 100 and may cover the components of the container body 100 and the mesh ring 300 located inside thereof. A hinge portion 190 for connecting the lid member 200 may be formed at a specified position of the outer wall 160.

[0028] If the compact container 1000 shown in FIG. 1 includes a separate lower case (not shown), the container body 100 may be configured so that it is completely mounted inside the lower case and the outer wall 160 is not exposed to the outside, and the outer wall 160 and at least a portion of the other components may form the appearance of the cosmetic container product together with the lower case.

[0029] The lower engagement rim 180 may be formed on the outer side of the inner wall 110 at a predetermined distance from the inner wall 110, and may extend downward from a first bridge 115 connected to the inner wall 110. The lower engagement rim 180 may be used to secure the base cap 500, and for this purpose, protrusions and / or grooves for coupling may be formed on the inner and / or outer circumferential surfaces of the lower engagement rim 180. In the example shown in Figures 3 and 4, a coupling protrusion 182 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the lower engagement rim 180.

[0030] 3 and 6, the upper portion of the inner peripheral surface of the lower engaging rim 180 may protrude further inward than the lower portion. Due to this shape, when the base cap 500 is coupled to the lower portion of the container body 100 and the upper end of the sealing rim 540 of the base cap 500 reaches the upper end of the lower engaging rim 180, the inner peripheral surface of the lower engaging rim 180, which protrudes further inward, can press the sealing rim 540 toward the inner wall 110. As a result, the lower engaging rim 180 and the inner wall 110 come into closer contact with each other, resulting in a more watertight seal. Furthermore, the lower engaging rim 180 further presses the lower end of the inner wall 110 toward the sealing protrusion 520, thereby improving the sealing performance between the inner wall 110 and the sealing protrusion 520.

[0031] The cover member 200 may be hingedly coupled to the container body 100 and cover the use surface mesh 420 disposed above the storage space 105. The cover member 200 may be formed with a hinge portion 290, and the hinge portion 290 may be formed with a hole through which a hinge pin (not shown) can pass. The cover member 200 may be arranged such that the hole of the hinge portion 290 is aligned with the hole 195 of the hinge portion 190 of the container body 100, and when the hinge pin (not shown) is inserted through the hole of the hinge portions 190, 290, the cover member 200 may be coupled to be rotatable around the hinge pin.

[0032] If necessary, the cover member 200 may be embodied in a structure in which a sealing ring 220 is coupled to the cover body 210. The sealing ring 220 may be coupled along the edge of the lower surface of the cover body 210, and when the cover member 200 is covered to hide the use surface mesh 420, it may be closely coupled to the outer wall 160 of the container body 100 as shown in FIG.

[0033] On the other hand, the lower surface of the lid body 210 may have at least a partially flat shape. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, a portion of the lower surface of the lid body 210 may be located on the flange 320 of the mesh ring 300, and in that portion, both the lower surface of the lid body 210 and the upper surface of the flange 320 may have a flat shape.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , a sealing tape 60 may be provided between the lid member 200 and the container body 100. In one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing tape 60 may be sized to cover at least a portion of the flange 320 of the mesh ring 300 and the inner surface of the use-side mesh 420, and may be attached to the flange 320 of the mesh ring 300. The sealing tape 60 may be made of a transparent material or an opaque material with a logo or the like printed on it. The flat lower surface of the lid body 210 and the upper surface of the flange 320 may help secure the sealing tape 60 in a specified position. Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the sealing tape 60 may be sized to correspond to the through-holes 325 of the mesh ring 300 and directly attached to the use-side mesh 420 exposed through the through-holes 325.

[0035] A compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention may be distributed with the cover member 200 closed, as shown in FIG. 1(a). When a user who purchases the compact case 1000 lifts the cover member 200, the sealing tape 60 covering the through-hole 325 of the mesh ring 300 may be exposed, as shown in FIG. 1(b). The user may then separate the sealing tape 60 to expose the application surface mesh 420 exposed in the through-hole 325 of the mesh ring 300, allowing the contents to be accessed with a tool such as a puff. A method of using the compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail below.

[0036] 1 includes a separate upper case (not shown), the upper case can be coupled to the container body 100 or a separate lower case (not shown) so as to be covered over the lid member 200. That is, the top of the lid member 200 can form a recessed space for storing tools such as a puff (not shown), and the upper case can be covered over it to prevent the puff from being lost or contaminated. Of course, in some embodiments, the compact case 1000 may not include a separate upper case, in which case the lid member 200 can have a shape different from that shown in the drawings.

[0037] The mesh ring 300 can serve to connect the use surface mesh 420 to the container body 100. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the mesh ring 300 in more detail. As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 7, the mesh ring 300 can broadly include a flange 320, an inner rim 330, and an outer rim 350.

[0038] The flange 320 is a portion whose lower surface covers the upper end of the inner wall 110 of the container body 100. The flange 320 may have an overall flat shape, and may have a shape that surrounds the central portion 422 of the use-surface mesh 420 exposed at the top of the container body 100 when the mesh ring 300 is coupled to the container body 100 together with the use-surface mesh 420.

[0039] The inner rim 330 may extend downward from the flange 320. The inner rim 330 may be inserted between the inner wall 110 of the container body 100 and the upper engagement rim 140, with its inner circumferential surface facing the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall 110 of the container body 100 and its outer circumferential surface facing the inner circumferential surface of the upper engagement rim 140. Meanwhile, the upper engagement rim 140 of the container body 100 may be inserted between the inner rim 330 and the outer rim 350 of the mesh ring 300.

[0040] 3 and 7, the upper portion of the outer circumferential surface of the inner rim 330 can protrude further outward than the lower portion. With this shape, when the mesh ring 300 is coupled to the upper portion of the container body 100 and the upper end of the upper engaging rim 140 of the container body 100 reaches the top of the inner rim 330, the outer circumferential surface of the inner rim 330 that protrudes further outward presses the upper engaging rim 140 toward the outer rim 350, so that the upper engaging rim 140 is more firmly coupled to the outer rim 350.

[0041] Fixing protrusions 334 may be formed on the lower end of the inner rim 330. The fixing protrusions 334 may have a shape that narrows downward so that the lower end thereof is sharp, and may be formed at predetermined intervals across the entire inner rim 330. The fixing protrusions 334 may help to secure the surface mesh 420 in place.

[0042] The outer rim 350 may extend downwardly from the outer side of the inner rim 330 at a predetermined distance from the inner rim 330. The outer rim 350 may be configured to be inserted between the upper engagement rim 140 and the outer wall 160 of the container body 100, with its inner circumferential surface facing the outer circumferential surface of the upper engagement rim 140 and its outer circumferential surface facing the inner circumferential surface of the outer wall 160. As described above, the upper engagement rim 140 of the container body 100 may be inserted between the inner rim 330 and the outer rim 350 of the mesh ring 300. The outer rim 350 may be used to secure the mesh ring 300 to the container body 100, and for this purpose, the inner and / or outer circumferential surfaces of the outer rim 350 may have protrusions and / or grooves for coupling. In the example shown in Figures 3 and 7, an engagement protrusion 352 is formed on the inner surface of the outer rim 350, and the engagement protrusion 352 of the outer rim 350 can be inserted into the engagement groove 142 of the upper engagement rim 140 to join the mesh ring 300 to the container body 100.

[0043] The mesh on the use surface 420 corresponds to the portion covering the receiving space 105 below the through-holes 325 of the mesh ring 300. The mesh on the use surface 420 may be made of a material with a large number of fine holes. When a user wishes to use the contents of the compact case 1000, the user can press the mesh on the use surface 420 with a tool such as a puff, and the contents in the receiving space 105 will adhere to the puff through the fine holes in the mesh on the use surface 420.

[0044] The use surface mesh 420 may include a central portion 422 and an edge portion 424. The central portion 422 corresponds to the portion of the use surface mesh 420 exposed through the opening 125 inside the mesh ring 300, and the edge portion 424 corresponds to the portion surrounding the central portion 422 and hidden by the container body 100 and the mesh ring 300. FIG. 2 illustrates the use surface mesh 420 as having a three-dimensional shape. The use surface mesh 420 may be manufactured, for example, as a metal mesh with micropores to provide a certain degree of structural strength. However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the use surface mesh 420 may be manufactured from a fiber material with limited structural strength and slight stretchability. In this case, the use surface mesh 420 may be manufactured in a flat circular shape, and the three-dimensional shape shown in FIG. 2 may be formed by contact between the container body 100 and the mesh ring 300.

[0045] When the mesh ring 300 is joined to the container body 100, the edge 424 of the use surface mesh 420 is joined between the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100, and can be joined at a specified position, as will be described in more detail later with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

[0046] The sealing member 450 is made of a material that is impermeable to the contents contained in the receiving space 105 and serves to prevent leakage of the contents through the edge portion 424 of the mesh 420 on the use surface. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the sealing member 450 in more detail. As shown in FIG. 8, the sealing member 450 may include a central portion 452 and an edge portion 454. The central portion 452 corresponds to the portion of the sealing member 450 adjacent to the central portion 422 of the mesh 420 on the use surface, and the edge portion 454 corresponds to the portion surrounding the central portion 452 and fixed between the container body 100 and the mesh ring 300. A through-hole 455 of a predetermined size may be formed in the central portion 452 of the sealing member 450. While it is advantageous for the sealing member 450 to be disposed below the mesh 420 on the use surface, in some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member 450 may be disposed above the mesh 420 on the use surface.

[0047] Although FIG. 2 shows sealing member 450 as having a three-dimensional shape, sealing member 450 can also be manufactured in a flat circular shape using an elastic material, and the three-dimensional shape shown in FIG. 2 can be formed by contact between container body 100 and mesh ring 300.

[0048] The sealing member 450 may include a synthetic resin material such as polyurethane, or may include a fibrous material, as with the mesh 420. To ensure that the sealing member 450 has the required level of elasticity, the sealing member 450 may be manufactured with a very thin thickness of approximately 0.2 mm or less. In one embodiment of the present invention, the sealing member 450 may be attached to the mesh 420. For example, the sealing member 450 may be attached to the mesh 420 using a hot-melt adhesive. In this case, when the sealing member 450 is used, the adhesive or other material used to attach the mesh 420 may be considered to be part of the sealing member 450.

[0049] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the compact case 1000 shown in FIG. 3 in a state before the mesh ring 300 is joined to the case body 100, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an enlarged portion of FIG.

[0050] 4 and 5, the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 can be initially positioned such that the edges 424, 454 are aligned with the lower end of the inner rim 330 of the mesh ring 300. The fixing protrusions 334 of the inner rim 330 have sharp lower ends to effectively fix the use-side mesh 420, which has micropores. The sealing member 450 may have fixing holes (not shown) into which the fixing protrusions 334 can be inserted, or may be fixed by being pressed by the sharp ends of the fixing protrusions 334 without any fixing holes. The use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 can be positioned in a slightly loose state without being tightly pulled.

[0051] When the mesh ring 300 is coupled to the container body 100 in this state, the inner rim 330 of the mesh ring 300 is inserted between the inner wall 110 of the container body 100 and the upper engagement rim 140, and the flange 320 of the mesh ring 300 is placed on the upper end of the inner wall 110 of the container body 100, while the edges 424, 454 of the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 are positioned therebetween and can be bent to fit the shape of the contact area between the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100. That is, because both the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 are made of a stretchable material, they can stretch to fit the shape of the contact area between the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100, forming the shapes shown in FIGS.

[0052] The edges 424, 454 of the use surface mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 can be primarily fixed by the fixing protrusions 334, and secondarily fixed by crimping between the inner rim 330 and the inner wall 110 and between the flange 320 and the upper end of the inner wall 110. Depending on the size of the use surface mesh 420 and / or the sealing member 450, a portion of the edges 424, 454 may be fixed between the inner rim 330 and the upper engaging rim 140, or between the upper engaging rim 140 and the outer rim 350.

[0053] As the use-side mesh 420 is bent along the shape of the contact area between the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100, the use-side mesh 420 is stretched as a whole, and the central portion 422 of the use-side mesh 420 located at the through-hole 325 of the mesh ring 300 is tightly stretched and can have a flat shape. Meanwhile, the sealing member 450 is pressed between the inner wall 110 and the mesh ring 300 while elastically deforming along the upper end of the inner wall 110, preventing contents from leaking into this area. Of course, a through-hole 455 is formed in the central portion 452 of the sealing member 450, allowing the user to access the contents through this portion.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the sealing member 450 is attached to the use-side mesh 420 with an adhesive such as a hot melt adhesive, the adhesive may be applied between the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450, and then the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 may be fixed to the mesh ring 300 as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and the mesh ring 300 may be joined to the container body 100 before the adhesive hardens. The edges 424, 454 of the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 may be stretched and bent according to the shape of the contact area between the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100 as shown in Figures 2 and 3, and then, when the adhesive hardens, the adhesive helps to fix the use-side mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 to the mesh ring 300 and the container body 100, while also improving the sealing performance of the area.

[0055] The base cap 500 may be coupled to the lower part of the container body 100 to form the receiving space 105 at its upper part. That is, the base cap 500 may be coupled to the container body 100 to close the receiving space 105 from below. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the base cap 500 in more detail. As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 9, the base cap 500 may broadly include a base plate 510, a sealing protrusion 520, a sealing rim 540, an engagement portion 580, and a flange 590.

[0056] The base plate 510 is a part that covers the lower part of the receiving space 105, and is preferably formed with a diameter larger than the outer diameter of the lower engaging rim 180 of the container body 100. Of course, depending on the shape of the base cap 500, the base plate 510 may have a diameter equal to or larger than the inner diameter of the inner wall 100, or may have a diameter smaller than that.

[0057] The sealing protrusion 520 can be configured to protrude upward from the base plate 510 at a position corresponding to the inner wall 110 of the container body 100, with its outer circumferential surface contacting the inner circumferential surface of the inner wall 110. The sealing protrusion 520 can be in close contact with the inner wall 110 and help prevent the contents from leaking below the inner wall 110.

[0058] The sealing rim 540 may extend upward from the base plate 100 at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the sealing protrusion 520, and its inner circumferential surface may be configured to contact the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall 110. The sealing rim 540 may also be configured to fit tightly against the inner wall 110, helping to prevent contents from leaking below the inner wall 110.

[0059] 3 and 9, the lower portion of the inner circumferential surface of the sealing rim 540 may protrude further inward than the upper portion thereof. Due to this shape, when the base cap 500 is coupled to the lower portion of the container body 100 and the lower end of the inner wall 110 of the container body 100 reaches the lower portion of the sealing rim 540, the inner circumferential surface of the sealing rim 540 that protrudes further inward presses the lower end of the inner wall 110 toward the sealing protrusion 520, thereby making the contact portion between the inner wall 110 and the base cap 500 more watertight.

[0060] The engagement portion 580 may extend upward from the base plate 510 at a position corresponding to the lower engagement rim 180 of the container body 100, and its inner circumferential surface may be configured to contact the outer circumferential surface of the lower engagement rim 180. When the base cap 500 is coupled to the container body 100, the lower engagement rim 180 of the container body 100 may be inserted between the engagement portion 580 and the sealing rim 540. The engagement portion 580 may be used to secure the base cap 500 to the container body 100. To this end, a protrusion and / or a groove for coupling may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the engagement portion 580. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 , an engagement groove 582 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the engagement portion 580. When the engagement protrusion 182 of the lower engagement rim 180 is inserted into the engagement groove 582 of the engagement portion 580, the base cap 500 may be coupled to the container body 100.

[0061] A flange 590 of the base cap 500 may extend outward from the upper end of the engagement portion 580. The flange 590 may be configured to contact the second bridge 165 of the container body 100. The flange 590 may increase the contact area between the container body 100 and the base cap 500, which may help prevent leakage of the contents in the storage space 105. Furthermore, if the compact case 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a separate lower case (not shown), a portion of the lower case (not shown) may press the flange 590 of the base cap 500 upward to tightly contact the second bridge 165 of the container body 100.

[0062] In the illustrated example, the base cap 500 is coupled to the bottom of the container body 100 to form the internal storage space 105. Of course, in some embodiments of the present invention, the storage space 105 may be formed only by the container body 100, or a separate passage for injecting the contents may be provided. In this case, the base cap 500 may be omitted from the compact container 1000.

[0063] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the base cap 500 is separated from the container body 100 in a compact container 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 10, the container body 100 is turned upside down so that the bottom surface faces upward, for example, in order to fill the contents into the receiving space 105. With the base cap 500 separated, cosmetics in the form of powder, cream, gel, etc. can be filled into the receiving space 105 as the contents. The application surface mesh 420 and the sealing member 450 move downward due to the weight of the contents and come into contact with the sealing tape 60, which is supported by the cover member 200, preventing the contents from escaping from the receiving space 105.

[0064] Once the contents (not shown) have been filled and the base cap 500 is attached, the compact case 1000 can be placed back in its original position with the lid member 200 facing upward. As described above, the configuration of the base cap 500 prevents leakage of the contents from the gap between the base cap 500 and the container body 100. Meanwhile, the sealing member 450 can prevent the contents from moving through the gap between the use surface mesh 420 and the inner wall 110 of the container body 100. The inner wall 110, upper engagement rim 140, and outer wall 160 of the container body 100 are configured to contact the flange 320, inner rim 330, and outer rim 350 of the mesh ring 300, making leakage of the contents through these areas even more difficult. In particular, the edge 424 of the surface mesh 420, together with the edge 454 of the sealing member 450, is inserted between the upper end of the inner wall 110 and the flange 320, and between the outer peripheral surface of the inner wall 110 and the inner rim 330, which allows the edge 454 of the sealing member 450 to be more closely attached to the relevant area, thereby improving sealing performance.

[0065] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a compact case 1000 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the base cap 500 has been separated from the compact case 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention shown in Figures 11 and 12 has many features in common with compact case 1000 described in relation to Figures 1 to 10, and the following description will focus on the differences between compact case 1000 shown in Figures 11 and 12. Features described in relation to Figures 1 to 10 can be applied to the embodiment shown in Figures 11 and 12, and similarly, features described in relation to Figures 11 and 12 can be applied to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 10. In describing the embodiment shown in Figures 11 and 12, some reference numbers referred to refer to components corresponding to the components to which those reference numbers are applied in the embodiment described in relation to Figures 1 to 10.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 11, when the compact case 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the base cap 500, the base cap 500 may include a receiving wall 530.

[0068] The receiving wall 530 may be formed to a height corresponding to the height of the receiving space 105, and may be formed at a position corresponding to the inner wall 110 of the container body 100. When the base cap 500 includes the receiving wall 530, the receiving wall 530 may replace the sealing protrusion 520 described above. The receiving wall 530 may also be considered to be a form in which the sealing protrusion 520 is further extended upward by the height of the receiving space 105. As the receiving wall 530 extends upward, the base plate 510 of the base cap 500 and the receiving wall 530 may form a filling space 505 therein.

[0069] When the base cap 500 is coupled to the container body 100, the outer circumferential surface of the receiving wall 530 can contact the inner circumferential surface of the inner wall 110 of the container body 100. The receiving wall 530 fits tightly against the inner wall 110, which can help prevent leakage of the contents from the contact area between the container body 100 and the base cap 500.

[0070] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the base cap 500 has been separated from the compact container 1000 shown in Figure 11. Unlike the structure of Figure 10, in which the base cap 500 does not include the receiving wall 530, in Figure 12 the receiving wall 530 of the base cap 500 itself can accommodate the contents, eliminating the need to turn the compact container 1000 upside down. With the base cap 500 separated, cosmetics in the form of powder, cream, gel, etc. can be filled into the filling space 505 formed in the base cap 500 as the contents.

[0071] Once the contents (not shown) have been filled and the base cap 500 is attached, the contents in the filling space 505 can enter the storage space 105. Unlike the case of Fig. 10, during the manufacturing process of the compact case 1000 and the process of filling the contents, the mesh on the use surface 420 of the compact case 1000 can always be positioned above the contents, significantly reducing the possibility of the contents leaking from the mesh on the use surface 420. In addition, the configuration of the base cap 500 prevents the contents from leaking through the gap between the base cap 500 and the container body 100, and the sealing member 450 can prevent the contents from moving through the gap between the mesh on the use surface 420 and the inner wall 110 of the container body 100.

[0072] When using compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can open cover member 200 to expose sealing tape 60. As described above, compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes mesh 420 on the use surface, which can prevent contents from leaking from the contact area between mesh ring 300, which secures mesh 420 on the use surface, and case body 100. Therefore, when a user who has purchased compact case 1000 opens cover member 200 for the first time, there will be no contents on the top surface of sealing tape 60, allowing compact case 1000 to maintain a clean and luxurious appearance.

[0073] To use the contents, the user can remove the sealing tape 60 and press the mesh 420 on the use surface with a tool such as a puff. The puff presses the mesh 420 downward. The mesh 420 on the use surface is made of a porous material, and a through-hole 455 is formed in the center 452 of the sealing member 450. When the mesh 420 on the use surface reaches the surface of the contents, the puff comes into contact with the contents below the mesh 420 on the use surface through the through-hole 455 of the sealing member 450, and the contents are attached to the puff and used.

[0074] The compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, includes a mesh surface 420 and a sealing member 450. This prevents leakage of contents from the mesh surface 420 during use and also prevents leakage of contents from the contact area between the mesh surface 420 and the container body 100 during distribution. The structure of the compact case 1000 effectively prevents contents from being exposed without sacrificing ease of use, allowing the compact case 1000 to maintain a clean and luxurious appearance. Furthermore, the compact case 1000 according to one embodiment of the present invention utilizes the mesh surface 420 structure by filling the contents from the bottom and attaching the base cap 500, thereby enabling contents to be filled without opening or closing the cover member 200, thereby improving filling efficiency.

[0075] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to one embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. a container body having an inner wall surrounding a storage space for storing contents; a mesh ring configured to couple to a top of the container body and having an inner rim positioned outside the inner wall; a surface mesh made of a material having a large number of micropores, the surface mesh having an edge fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim and a center configured to cover the upper portion of the storage space; A compact container comprising: a sealing member made of a material that is impermeable to the contents, the edge of which is fixed between the inner wall and the inner rim, the edge of which is in close contact with the use surface mesh, and the central portion of which has a through hole formed therein.

2. 2. The compact container of claim 1, wherein the mesh ring further includes a flange configured such that its lower surface faces the upper end of the inner wall, the inner rim extends downwardly from the flange, and the edges of the use surface mesh and the sealing member are secured between the flange and the upper end of the inner wall.

3. The compact container of claim 1 , wherein the sealing member is attached to the application surface mesh.

4. 4. The compact container of claim 3, wherein the closure is attached to the use surface mesh by a hot melt adhesive.

5. The mesh surface and the sealing member are made of a stretchable material, The compact container of claim 1, wherein a fixing protrusion extending downward is formed on the lower end of the inner rim, and the mesh ring is connected to the container body with the edge of the mesh on the use surface fixed to the lower end of the inner rim, so that the central portion of the mesh on the use surface is positioned at the top of the inner wall.

6. The mesh ring further includes an outer rim positioned outside the inner rim at a predetermined distance from the inner rim, the container body includes an upper engaging rim positioned outside the inner wall at a predetermined distance from the inner wall; The compact container of claim 1 , wherein the upper engaging rim is secured between the inner rim and the outer rim.

7. The compact container of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing tape attached to the top of the mesh ring.

8. The compact case according to claim 1 , further comprising a base cap coupled to a lower portion of the case body and defining the storage space at an upper portion thereof.

9. The base cap is a base plate covering a lower portion of the storage space; a sealing protrusion projecting upward from the base plate and configured such that its outer circumferential surface contacts the inner circumferential surface of the inner wall; a closure rim extending upwardly from said base plate and configured with an inner circumferential surface thereof in contact with an outer circumferential surface of said inner wall.

10. The base cap is a base plate covering a lower portion of the accommodation space; a receiving wall extending upward from the base plate and configured such that an outer circumferential surface of the receiving wall contacts an inner circumferential surface of the inner wall; a closure rim extending upwardly from said base plate and configured with an inner circumferential surface thereof in contact with an outer circumferential surface of said inner wall.

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