Organizing containers

Abstract

To provide an organizing container that is interesting when opened and closed. [Solution] The device comprises a first container body 1, a second container body 2, and a decorative member 3, wherein the first container body 1 and the second container body 2 together form a storage space S, the second container body 2 is rotatably attached to the first container body 1, the storage space S can transition between an open state and a closed state in response to the rotation of the second container body 2 relative to the first container body 1, and the decorative member 3 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the second container body 2 relative to the first container body 1.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an organizing container for storing toys, i.e., a toy box. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, so-called toy boxes have been used for children to store toys and the like, and there are toy boxes of various shapes that can attract children's interest.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a container for block toys, the lid of which can be used as a base for playing with the blocks.

[0004] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 2 describes a globe-shaped toy box that has the shape and appearance of a globe and can store toys inside the globe body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-155086 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-099907 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Storing toys in a toy box, or tidying up, is a tedious task for children, and many children are reluctant to do it.

[0007] Conventional toy boxes such as those described in the above patent documents have an appealing appearance and functionality that is different from a regular box, but they do not encourage children to tidy up.

[0008] Therefore, the inventors thought that by incorporating an element of play into tidying up, children might be able to enjoy tidying up.

[0009] The present invention is based on the above-mentioned considerations, and has as its object to provide an organizing container that is interesting when opened and closed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a container comprising a first container body, a second container body, and a decorative member, wherein the first container body and the second container body together form a storage space, the second container body is rotatably attached to the first container body, the storage space can transition between an open state and a closed state in response to the rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, and the decorative member rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body.

[0011] According to the present invention, the storage space is opened and closed by rotating the second container body relative to the first container body, and the decorative member rotates in conjunction with this.Therefore, by appropriately designing the appearance of the second container body and the decorative member, it is possible to provide an organizing container that is interesting when the container is opened and closed.

[0012] In addition, in a preferred form of the present invention, the first container body has a first side surface member, a first peripheral surface member, and an outer surface member, the second container body has a second side surface member and a second peripheral surface member, the outer surface member is arranged so as to overlap the first side surface member from the outside, and the second side surface member and the decorative member are stored between the outer surface member and the first side surface member when the storage space is in the closed state.

[0013] This configuration allows the appearance of the storage container to be significantly different between the open and closed states, making it more interesting to open and close the container.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first side surface member includes a separation portion that forms a gap between the first side surface member and the second side surface member when the accommodation space is in the closed state.

[0015] With this configuration, even when the sorting containers are completely closed, it is possible to prevent and suppress the accident of a child getting their fingers caught between the containers.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second container body has a handle portion and a cutout portion, the handle portion being arranged within the storage space in the second container body, and the cutout portion being arranged in the second peripheral member so as to connect the storage space to the outside.

[0017] This configuration allows the handle to improve ease of opening the container while not significantly affecting the overall appearance of the container. Furthermore, by appropriately designing the appearance of the cutout, it is possible to further enhance the appeal of the container.

[0018] In a preferred form of the present invention, the second container body and the decorative member have a pair of corresponding detachable elements, which detachably fix the second container body and the decorative member to each other so as to limit rotation of the second container body and the decorative member when the storage space is in the closed state.

[0019] With this configuration, when the storage container is closed, this state is maintained, and accidental opening and closing can be prevented and suppressed.

[0020] In a preferred form of the present invention, the second container body and the decorative member have a pair of engaging elements that engage with each other, and the pair of engaging elements engage with each other so that the decorative member rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, and each of the pair of detachable elements is provided adjacent to the pair of engaging elements.

[0021] With this configuration, the second container body and the decorative member are directly linked, which further enhances the interest when opening and closing the container, and the principle of leverage makes it easier to attach and detach the fixing part and the fixed part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an organizing container that is interesting when opened and closed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a closed container according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a side view showing a closed container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are side views showing the state in which the sorting container according to the embodiment of the present invention is being opened or closed. [Figure 4] 1 is a side view showing an open container according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an open container according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] <Embodiment> Hereinafter, an organizing container according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the embodiment shown below is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment. Furthermore, the symbol X indicates an organizing container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, all or part of a configuration that cannot be seen from the outside is shown by dotted lines, and cross sections are drawn with parallel oblique lines (hatching).

[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a storage container X in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, the organizing container X includes a first container body 1, a second container body 2, and a decorative member 3.

[0028] The first container body 1 has a pair of first side surface members 11 , a first peripheral surface member 12 , and an outer surface member 13 .

[0029] The second container body 2 has a pair of second side surface members 21 and a second peripheral surface member 22.

[0030] The pair of first side surface members 11 and first peripheral surface members 12 and the pair of second side surface members 21 and second peripheral surface members 22 together form a storage space S. In actual use, it is expected that toys and the like will be stored inside the storage space S.

[0031] The second container body 2 and the decorative member 3 are attached to the first container body 1 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis P. That is, the second container body 2 rotates relative to the first container body 1 about the rotation axis P, thereby opening and closing the storage space S.

[0032] In the first container body 1, the outer side surface member 13 is attached to the first side surface member 11 so as to cover the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 when the storage space S is in a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 1).

[0033] In the second container body 2, the pair of second side surface members 21 are provided with handle portions 21a, and the second peripheral surface member 22 is provided with a cutout portion C. This allows a user to insert their hand through the cutout portion C and hold the handle portion 21a to rotate the second container body 2.

[0034] 2 is a side view showing a closed container X according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, an example is shown in which the container X has a symmetrical and similar configuration when viewed from the left and right sides, but the container X may also have an asymmetrical or different configuration when viewed from the left and right sides.

[0035] 2, the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 are covered and hidden by the outer side surface member 13 in a side view. This results in a significant change in appearance when the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 are unfolded, and increases the interest of the organization container X when it is opened and closed.

[0036] The outer side surface member 13 is connected to the first side surface member 11 by a connecting member J. In other words, the first side surface member 11 and the outer side surface member 13 are spaced apart by the depth of the connecting member J, and the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 can be stored between them.

[0037] The first side surface member 11 is provided with a separation portion 11a so that a gap is formed between the first side surface member 11 and the second side surface member 21 even when the sorting container X is completely closed. This prevents or suppresses accidents such as the user's hand or fingers getting caught.

[0038] The second side member 21 and the decorative member 3 each have a pair of engaging elements E that engage with each other, and because these are directly engaged with each other, the second side member 21 and the decorative member 3 can rotate in unison.

[0039] It is possible to link the pair of engaging elements E of the second side member 21 and the decorative member 3 via a known mechanical element, but for reasons such as simplifying the structure and ensuring immediate linkage, it is preferable for the pair of engaging elements E to engage directly.

[0040] The second side member 21 and the decorative member 3 each have a pair of detachable elements A corresponding to each other, and when the container X is closed, these are detachably fixed to each other, thereby restricting the rotation of the second side member 21 and the decorative member 3 and maintaining the container X in a closed state.

[0041] The detachable element A can be selected from any type of detachable fastening element, such as a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap button, or other detachable fastening element, but for reasons such as ease of attachment and detachment, it is preferable to use a magnetic catch (or a magnetic member that functions in a similar manner).

[0042] In the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3, the detachable element A is provided adjacent to the engaging element E, and the detachable element A is provided above the engaging element E in a side view.

[0043] With this structure, when opening the organizing container X, the force point is placed near the handle portion 21a, the fulcrum is placed near the engaging element E, and the point of action is placed near the detachable element A, and this uses the principle of leverage, making it easier to remove the detachable element A, which means that the organizing container X is easier for the user to open.

[0044] Furthermore, since the detachable element A is located closer to the pivot axis P rather than at the end of the second side member 21 and the decorative member 3, accidents such as the user's hand or fingers getting pinched can be prevented or suppressed.

[0045] Fig. 3 shows the state in which the container X is gradually opened from the completely closed state shown in Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 shows the state in which the container X is completely open. That is, the container X is opened and closed in the order shown in Figs. 2 to 4 or in the reverse order.

[0046] First, the changes that occur in the storage container X when the user tries to open it will be described.

[0047] First, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 are rotated by the user around their respective rotation axes P while interlocking with each other via the engaging elements E, and are deployed.

[0048] At this time, the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 that were stored between the first side surface member 11 and the outer side surface member 13 become exposed, significantly changing the appearance of the storage container X.

[0049] As a result, the organizing container X has a snail-like appearance, with the first container body 1 as the shell, the second container body 2 as the head, and the decorative member 3 as the tail, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and has an open storage space S.

[0050] Next, the changes in the container X when the user tries to close the container X will be described.

[0051] First, as shown in Figures 4 to 3, the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 are rotated by the user around their respective rotation axes P while interlocking via the engaging element E, and are gradually stored between the first side surface member 11 and the outer side surface member 13.

[0052] At this time, the second side surface member 21 representing the head and the decorative member 3 representing the tail are covered and hidden by the outer side surface member 13.

[0053] Thus, the sorting container X takes on an egg-like appearance as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, and the storage space S is closed.

[0054] In this specification, an example of a storage container X that has an egg-like appearance when closed and a snail-like appearance when open is shown, but this is merely one example of the appearance design.

[0055] That is, the storage container X can be designed to have any appearance, whether open or closed, that matches the attributes and preferences of the user, such as animals, plants, vehicles, machines, fictional characters, and the like.

[0056] <Effects> According to the storage container X, the storage space S is opened and closed by rotating the second container body 2 relative to the first container body 1, and the decorative member 3 rotates in conjunction with this, so that the appearance of these elements adds interest when opening and closing.

[0057] Furthermore, since the second side surface member 21 and the decorative member 3 are stored between the outer side surface member 13 and the first side surface member 11 when the storage space S is closed, the appearance of the storage container X is significantly different in the open and closed states, making it more interesting when opening and closing.

[0058] Furthermore, the first side member 11 includes a separation portion 11a that forms a gap between it and the second side member 21 when the storage space S is in a closed state, so that even when the sorting container X is completely closed, it is possible to prevent and inhibit accidents in which children get their fingers caught between the containers.

[0059] Furthermore, the handle portion 21a is positioned within the storage space S in the second container body 2, and a cutout portion C is further provided to connect the storage space S to the outside, thereby making it possible to create an organizing container X that is both easy to open and has an interesting appearance.

[0060] In addition, when the storage space S is in a closed state, the second container body 2 and the decorative member 3 are detachably fixed to each other by a detachable element A, which restricts the rotation of the second container body 2 and the decorative member 3. This state is maintained when the storage space S is in a closed state, thereby preventing and suppressing accidental opening and closing.

[0061] Furthermore, the engaging element E that engages with the second container body 2 and the decorative member 3 to rotate them in unison, and the detachable element A adjacent thereto, further increase the interest and ease of opening and closing the container.

[0062] Such an organizing container X itself has a toy-like appearance and mechanism, and play expands around the organizing container X. As a result, when tidying up, the user can have a new experience of storing toys in a toy, and can enjoy tidying up as an extension of play.

[0063] The configurations and functions shown in the above embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications are possible based on design requirements and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] X Organizing container 1 First container body 11 First side member 11a Separation part 12 First circumferential member 13 Outer surface member 2 Second container body 21 Second side member 21a Handle 22 Second circumferential member 3 Decorative materials P Rotating axis C Notch A. Detachable element E Engagement element S Storage space

Claims

1. The container includes a first container body, a second container body, and a decorative member, the first container body has a first side surface member, a first peripheral surface member, and an outer surface member arranged so as to overlap the first side surface member from the outside, the second container body has a second side surface member and a second peripheral surface member, The first container body and the second container body together form an accommodation space, The second container body is rotatably attached to the first container body, The decorative member is configured to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, the accommodation space is capable of transitioning between an open state and a closed state in response to rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, The second side surface member and the decorative member are stored between the outer side surface member and the first side surface member when the storage space is in the closed state. Organizing container.

2. The container includes a first container body, a second container body, and a decorative member, The first container body and the second container body together form an accommodation space, The second container body is rotatably attached to the first container body, The second container body and the decorative member have a pair of engaging elements that engage with each other and a pair of corresponding detachable elements, the accommodation space is capable of transitioning between an open state and a closed state in response to rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, The pair of engaging elements engage with each other so that the decorative member rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the second container body relative to the first container body, A pair of the detachable elements are each arranged adjacent to the engaging element and detachably fixed to each other so as to limit the rotation of the second container body and the decorative member when the storage space is in the closed state.

3. The organization container according to claim 1 , wherein the first side member includes a separation portion that forms a gap between the first side member and the second side member when the storage space is in the closed state.

4. The second container body has a handle portion and a notch portion, The handle portion is disposed within the accommodation space of the second container body, The organization container according to claim 1 , wherein the notch is provided in the second peripheral member so as to communicate the storage space with the outside.

5. The second container body and the decorative member have a pair of corresponding attachment / detachment elements, The organizing container according to claim 1 , wherein the pair of detachable elements detachably fasten to each other so as to restrict rotation of the second container body and the decorative member when the storage space is in the closed state.

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