Article storage container

Abstract

To provide an article storage container that is easy to handle.SOLUTION: An article storage container 1 includes a body part 10 including a first main component 11 and a second main component 12 that can be connected to each other. The first main component 11 includes a main body part 11a and a standing part 11b that constitutes a connection part 10j to be connected with the second main component 12 and stands from the main body part 11a. A length L2 of the standing part 11b in a direction in which the first main component 11 and the second main component 12 are connected is equal to or greater than one-fifth of the maximum diameter D1 of the body part 10 in a connected state. This makes it possible to provide the article storage container 1 that is easy to handle and in which the connected state of the connection part 10j can be easily maintained and the connection can be easily released.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an article storage container.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a capsule-type article storage container for storing articles inside a capsule. For example, in Patent Document 1, a structure is disclosed in which a capsule houses an article (toy) such as a figure inside and is covered with confectionery around it.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, the article storage container of the spherical capsule is a configuration formed by combining two hemispherical capsules. And Patent Document 1 does not describe the configuration of the connection part of the capsule. However, in products using this type of capsule, when opening the capsule, even relatively small children can easily open it, and at the time of manufacture, a configuration with good handling properties that can maintain a firmly closed state while housing toys such as figures is required.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an article storage container with good handling properties.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An article storage container according to one aspect of the present invention is an article storage container comprising a main body consisting of a first main part and a second main part that are connectable to each other, wherein the first main part includes a main body and an upright part that constitutes a connecting part to the second main part and is erected from the main body, and the length of the upright part in the direction of connection between the first main part and the second main part is 1 / 5 or more of the length of the maximum diameter of the main body when connected. It is. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an article storage container that is easy to handle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] A perspective view showing one aspect of the article storage container of the present invention in an article storage state. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the article storage container shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the article storage container. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a key part showing an example of how to open the article storage container shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a key part showing another example of how to open the article container shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a container for holding goods that is covered with confectionery. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the article storage container of the present invention will be described with reference to the figures. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing one aspect of the article storage state in the article storage container of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the article storage container. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the article storage container.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the article storage container 1 comprises a main body 10 consisting of a first main component 11 and a second main component 12 that can be connected to each other. When connected, the outer surfaces 10us of the first main component 11 and the second main component 12 form a spherical shape. The first main component 11 comprises a hemispherical main body 11a and a cylindrical (see Figure 3) upright portion 11b that extends from the main body 11a. The upright portion 11b constitutes a connecting portion 10j that connects to the second main component 12.

[0011] Furthermore, the upright portion 11b has a first end portion 11e at its protruding tip side that constitutes the peripheral edge of the first opening 11h, and an annular protrusion 11c is formed on the outer circumferential surface 11f of the upright portion 11b along the circumferential direction of the outer circumferential surface 11f. This protrusion 11c is formed at a position closer to the first end portion 11e. In addition, the upright portion 11b is provided with a second end portion 11d at its protruding base end side that has a step in a direction intersecting (orthogonal in this embodiment) with respect to the outer circumferential surface 11f of the upright portion 11b. This is because the maximum length of the outer circumferential surface 11f that constitutes the outer periphery of the first end portion 11e is smaller than the maximum length of the outer circumferential surface of the second end portion 11d. In other words, the upright portion 11b is configured such that the outer diameter d3 of the tip portion of the upright portion 11b is smaller than the maximum diameter d2 of the main body portion 11a, and when fitted inside the second main component 12, it is connected without forming a step on the outer surface 10us, as shown in Figure 1.

[0012] On the other hand, a recess 12c capable of receiving the protruding portion 11c is formed on the inner surface 10is of the second main component 12 along the circumferential direction of the second opening 12h. The position of this recess 12c is located away from the third end portion 12b that constitutes the second opening 12h, and is inward of the second main component 12. Therefore, as shown in Figure 2, in the connected state of the first main component 11 and the second main component 12, the outer peripheral surface 11f of the upright portion 11b is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the inner surface 10is of the second main component 12 near the second opening 12h.

[0013] The main body part 10 is made of a synthetic resin of an appropriate color such that an article C such as a character housed in its internal space SP1 is not visible from the outside when the first main component 11 and the second main component 12 are in a connected state.

[0014] Also, the standing part 11b is provided only on the first main component 11. However, as shown in FIG. 2, in the connected state where the third end part 12b contacts the second end part 11d of the first main component 11, it is covered by the overlapping part 12a of the second main component 12 and becomes not visible from the outside.

[0015] In the connected state of the first main component 11 and the second main component 12, as described above, the entire outer surface 10us forms a spherical surface. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the inner surface 10is forms a slightly vertically long internal space SP1. That is, it is a space where a substantially hemispherical surface is connected above and below a cylindrical space SP2 surrounded by the inner peripheral surface 11g inside the standing part 11b, a virtual plane including the lower end side bending line 11i of the inner peripheral surface 11g, and a virtual surface including the first end part 11e. By configuring the internal space SP1 in a non-spherical shape in this way, the rotational movement of the article C housed inside can be restricted.

[0016] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the article storage container 1. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, two substantially rectangular cutouts 12k are formed at positions 180 degrees opposite on the third end part 12b of the second main component 12.

[0017] The connected state of the second main component 12 and the first main component 11 includes a state where the third end part 12b contacts the first end part 11e (initial connected state or final disconnected state), and a locked state of the connected state where the third end part 12b contacts the second end part 11d (see FIG. 2). For example, in the initial state of insertion connection for connection and the final state of insertion connection, a structure is provided where a length (length L2 in the connection direction) of a slide movement of a certain amount or more in the connection direction is ensured. As a result, at the connection part 10j, the locked state of the connection is stably maintained, and as will be described later, the disassembly operation of the main body part 10 can be easily performed.

[0018] The rising size of the standing part 11b (the length L2 in the connecting direction (see Fig. 2)) affects its operability according to the relationship with the length in the connecting direction in the connected state of the first main component 11 and the second main component 12 (the length D1 of the maximum diameter of the main body 10 (see Fig. 2)). For example, when the length L2 of this standing part 11b reaches a certain size or more, the maintenance of the locked state and the ease of connection release are improved. The relationship between the length L2 in the connecting direction of this standing part 11b and the length D1 of the maximum diameter of the main body 10 is such that the operability is improved when the length L2 is configured to be 1 / 5 or more of the length D1.

[0019] Here, the material of the main body 10 is made of synthetic resin (such as PVC, PC, etc.), the length D1 of its maximum diameter is in the range of 20.0 mm to 80.0 mm, and the thickness is in the range of 1.00 mm to 3.00 mm.

[0020] Also, the length L2 in the connecting direction of the standing part 11b is 1 / 3 or more of the maximum length L1 in the connecting direction of the first main component 11 when compared with the size of the first main component 11.

[0021] Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part showing an example of the opening method (connection release method) of the article storage container 1. When opening the article storage container 1, as shown in Fig. 4, hook the fingertip 50 on the notch 12k, and separate the overlapping part 12a of the second main component 12 from the standing part 11b of the first main component 11. As a result, the overlapping part 12a is elastically deformed to the outside of the main body 10, and a part of the fitting between the convex strip part 11c and the concave part 12c is separated, making it easier to release the fitting.

[0022] Fig. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part showing another example of the opening method of the article storage container 1. When opening the article storage container 1, there is also an operation that does not use the notch 12k. For example, the connection can be released by pressing the outer surface 10us of the main body 10. In this case, as shown in Fig. 5, for example, on the side of the second main component 12, press the outer surface 10us toward the inside of the container.

[0023] In this case, at the pressing position shown in Figure 5, the side opposite to the third end 12b is pressed near the first end 11e, causing the pressing portion (the lower side of the fingertip 50) to elastically deform inward into the container. As a result of this deformation, the inner surface of the upper end of the overlapping portion 12a comes into contact with the first end 11e, and this contact point acts as a fulcrum, causing the third end 12b to move away from the second end 11d. This causes the convex portion 11c and the concave portion 12c to move in a direction that makes them easier to detach, thus facilitating disengagement.

[0024] The pressing position does not have to be the position shown in Figure 5, and the pressing may be on the first main component 11 side instead of the second main component 12 side. Furthermore, the pressing point may not be just one, but multiple points using multiple fingertips 50. In addition, the disassembly method may utilize the pressing operation in Figure 5 and the pulling operation of the notch 12k in Figure 4 simultaneously.

[0025] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which the article container 1 is covered with confectionery 20. The item storage container 1 has the item C contained within its internal space SP1, and the entire main body 10 is covered with confectionery 20. The item storage container 1 can be removed by breaking and eating the confectionery 20. Furthermore, a gap SP3 is provided between the outer surface 10us of the main body 10 and the confectionery 20, allowing the main body 10 to swing within the confectionery 20. Since the main body 10 is covered with confectionery 20, it is necessary to prevent the confectionery 20 from being damaged by accidentally separating it into two parts, the first main component 11 and the second main component 12, before it can be picked up by the consumer. This can be avoided by making the length L2 of the connecting part 11b at least 1 / 5 of the length D1 of the maximum diameter of the main body 10, and also by making it easy to separate (open) the first main component 11 and the second main component when necessary.

[0026] As described above, in the article storage container 1 of this embodiment, the main body 10 is formed by connecting two members, a first main component 11 and a second main component 12 of the article storage container 1. The length L2 in the connecting direction of the upright portion 11b that protrudes in the connecting direction of the connecting portion 10j and constitutes the connecting portion 10j is set to be 1 / 5 or more of the length D1 of the maximum diameter of the main body 10. This allows for a larger overlap length between the first main component 11 and the second main component 12. As a result, an article storage container 1 with good handling is provided that makes it easy to maintain the connected state of the connecting portion 10j and easy to disconnect. Furthermore, by making the length L2 of the upright portion 11b 1 / 3 or more of the maximum length L1 of the first main component 11, the connection strength can be increased.

[0027] In this embodiment, since the upright portion 11b is provided only on the side of the first main component 11, the shape of the outer surface (outer surface 10us) of the connecting portion 10j is covered by the second main component 12, and the overlapping portion 12a of the second main component 12 can be made into a spherical outer surface 10us.

[0028] In this embodiment, the upright portion 11b includes a second end portion 11d that forms a step protruding outward from the outer peripheral surface 11f of the upright portion 11b at its protruding base end, thereby allowing the third end portion 12b of the opening (second opening 12h) of the second main component 12 to be in contact with the second end portion 11d. As a result, the upright portion 11b can be covered by the overlapping portion 12a of the second main component 12, and the upright portion 11b can be connected in a way that it is not visible from the outside.

[0029] In this embodiment, the notch 12k is provided in the third end portion 12b, allowing the fingertips 50 to be placed when detaching the connecting portion 10j. As a result, the main body portion 10 can be opened more easily. Furthermore, the configuration with the notch 12k allows the rigidity of the third end portion 12b to be adjusted, making it possible to change the strength of the connection.

[0030] In this embodiment, an annular protrusion 11c is formed on the outer circumferential surface 11f of the upright portion 11b, so that it can be fitted into the recess 12c of the second main component 12, and the connected state of the connecting portion 10j can be locked and maintained. Furthermore, since the position where the protrusion 11c is provided is closer to the first end 11e on the tip side of the upright portion 11b, the amount of displacement due to elastic deformation of the upright portion 11b (amount of displacement toward the inside of the container) can be increased. As a result, the position of the protruding direction of the protrusion 11c can be easily changed when fitting the protrusion 11c and the recess 12c, improving the operability of connecting and disconnecting.

[0031] In this embodiment, the main body 10 is configured to be deformable when its outer surface 10us is pressed, so that the displacement of the convex portion 11c and the concave portion 12c due to the pressing of the main body 10 makes it easier to disengage the connecting portion 10j.

[0032] In this embodiment, the main body 10 is configured with an internal space SP1 that includes, for example, a cylindrical shape, in which part of the inner surface 10is does not form a sphere, so that the rotational movement of the article C housed in the internal space SP1 can be restricted.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main body 10 is configured so that the item C contained inside is not visible from the outside, thereby creating a sense of anticipation about what the item C inside is.

[0034] In this embodiment, by covering the outer surface 10us of the main body 10 with confectionery 20, the enjoyment of eating the confectionery 20 can be enjoyed along with the enjoyment of the item C contained inside the main body 10.

[0035] Furthermore, the gap SP3 formed between the outer surface 10us of the main body 10 and the confectionery 20 makes it easy to separate the confectionery 20 from the main body 10. In addition, since the main body 10 is configured to swing within the confectionery 20, for example, when the confectionery 20 is shaken, the main body 10 can hit the inner surface of the confectionery 20, generating a sound, and the confectionery 20 can be enjoyed as a sound-making confectionery.

[0036] Although one aspect of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the protruding height of the upright portion 11b is the same height around its entire circumference, but the invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, the protruding height may vary as appropriate, such as by being inclined.

[0037] As explained above, this specification contains the following information:

[0038] (1) A container for storing articles, It comprises a main body consisting of a first main component and a second main component that can be connected to each other, The first main component includes a main body and an erecting portion that constitutes a connecting portion with the second main component and is erected from the main body. The above-mentioned upright portion has a length in the connection direction between the first main component and the second main component that is 1 / 5 or more of the length of the maximum diameter of the main body when connected. A container for storing goods.

[0039] (2) (1) The article container described above, The length of the above-mentioned upright portion in the connection direction is at least 1 / 3 of the maximum length of the first main component in the connection direction. A container for storing goods.

[0040] (3) (1) or (2) the article container described above, The above-mentioned erected portion is provided only on the first main component of the first main component and the second main component. A container for storing goods.

[0041] (4) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (3), In the connected state of the first main component and the second main component, the outer surface of the main body has a spherical shape. A container for storing goods.

[0042] (5) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (4), The first main component and the second main component described above are both hollow inside and have different external shapes. A container for storing goods.

[0043] (6) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (5), The first main component described above has a first opening formed therein. The above-mentioned erected portion includes a first end portion that forms the peripheral edge of the first opening at the tip side, The main body includes a second end portion that is configured to have a step in a direction intersecting the outer circumferential surface of the erected portion at the base end side of the erected portion. A container for storing goods.

[0044] (7) (6) The article container described above, The second main component includes a second opening and a third end portion that constitutes the peripheral edge of the second opening. The connection state between the second main component and the first main component includes a state in which the third end is in contact with the first end, and a state in which the third end is in contact with the second end. A container for storing goods.

[0045] (8) (7) The article container described above, The above-mentioned erected portion is in a connected state in which the third end of the second main component is in contact with the second end of the first main component, and is therefore not visible from the outside. A container for storing goods.

[0046] (9) (7) or (8) an article container, A notch is formed at the third end of the second main component described above. A container for storing goods.

[0047] (10) A container for storing articles as described in any of (6) to (9), The first end is configured such that the maximum length of its outer circumference is smaller than the maximum length of the outer circumference of the second end. A container for storing goods.

[0048] (11) A container for storing articles as described in any of (6) to (10), An annular protrusion is formed on the outer surface of the above-mentioned erected portion, along the circumferential direction of the outer surface. A container for storing goods.

[0049] (12) (11) The article container described above, The above-mentioned protruding portion is formed at a position closer to the first end. A container for storing goods.

[0050] (13) (11) or (12) an article container, The second main component described above has a recess formed therein that can receive the protruding portion. A container for storing goods.

[0051] (14) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (13), The main body described above is configured to be deformable when its outer surface is pressed. A container for storing goods.

[0052] (15) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (14), In the connected state of the first main component and the second main component, the outer circumferential surface of the upright portion is configured to contact the inner surface of the second main component. A container for storing goods.

[0053] (16) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (15), In the state in which the first main component and the second main component are connected, the entire outer surface of the main body is spherical, and a portion of its inner surface is configured as an internal space that is not spherical. A container for storing goods.

[0054] (17) (16) The article container described above, The above internal space includes a cylindrical space. A container for storing goods.

[0055] (18) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (17), The main body described above is configured such that, when the first main component and the second main component are connected, the articles contained inside are not visible from the outside. A container for storing goods.

[0056] (19) A container for storing articles as described in any of (1) to (18), The main body described above has its entire outer surface covered with confectionery. A container for storing goods.

[0057] (20) (19) The article container described above, A gap is formed between the outer surface of the main body and the confectionery, and the main body is provided to swing within the confectionery. A container for storing goods. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1. Container for storing items 10 Main body 10j Connecting part 10us outer surface 10is inner surface 11. First main component 11a Main body 11b Standing section 11c Convex part 11d 2nd end 11e 1st end 11f Outer surface 11h 1st opening 12 Second main part 12a Overlapping section 12b Third end 12c recess 12h 2nd opening 20 Confectionery D1 Maximum diameter of the main body L2 Length of the vertical section in the connection direction SP1 interior space SP3 Gap

Claims

1. A container for storing articles, It comprises a main body consisting of a first main part having a first opening and a second main part having a second opening, which are connectable to each other. The first main component includes a main body and an erecting portion that constitutes a connecting portion with the second main component and is erected from the main body, and has only one annular protrusion formed along the circumferential direction of its outer surface. The second main component is deformable and includes a recess capable of receiving the protruding portion, and a notch is formed near the recess and at the end of the second opening. The length of the upright portion in the direction of connection between the first main component and the second main component is 1 / 5 or more of the length of the maximum diameter of the main body when connected. The aforementioned protruding portion is formed at a position near the first end that constitutes the peripheral edge of the first opening, The first main component is configured such that the length from the center of the first opening to its deepest point is longer than the length from the center of the second opening of the second main component to its deepest point. A container for storing goods.

2. The article storage container according to claim 1, The length of the upright portion in the connection direction is at least one-third of the maximum length of the first main component in the connection direction. A container for storing goods.

3. The article storage container according to claim 2, The aforementioned upright portion is provided only on the first main component among the first and second main components. A container for storing goods.

4. The article container according to claim 3, In the connected state of the first main component and the second main component, the outer surface of the main body has a spherical shape. A container for storing goods.

5. The article storage container according to claim 4, The first main component and the second main component are each hollow inside and have different external shapes. A container for storing goods.

6. The article container according to claim 5, The first main component has a first opening formed therein. The main body includes a second end portion that is configured to have a step in a direction intersecting the outer circumferential surface of the erected portion at the base end side of the erected portion. A container for storing goods.

7. The article container according to claim 6, The second main component includes a second opening and a third end portion that constitutes the peripheral edge of the second opening. The connection state between the second main component and the first main component includes a state in which the third end is in contact with the first end, and a state in which the third end is in contact with the second end. A container for storing goods.

8. The article container according to claim 7, The aforementioned upright portion is in a connected state in which the third end of the second main component is in contact with the second end of the first main component, and is therefore not visible from the outside. A container for storing goods.

9. An article container according to any one of claims 6 to 8, The first end is configured such that the maximum length of its outer circumference is smaller than the maximum length of the outer circumference of the second end. A container for storing goods.

10. An article container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, In the connected state of the first main component and the second main component, the outer circumferential surface of the upright portion is configured to be in contact with the inner surface of the second main component. A container for storing goods.

11. An article container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, In the state in which the first main component and the second main component are connected, the main body portion has an entire outer surface that forms a sphere, and a portion of its inner surface is configured as an internal space that does not form a sphere. A container for storing goods.

12. The article storage container according to claim 11, The aforementioned internal space includes a cylindrical space, A container for storing goods.

13. An article container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The main body is configured such that, when the first main component and the second main component are connected, the articles housed inside are not visible from the outside. A container for storing goods.

14. An article container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The main body is entirely covered with confectionery on its outer surface. A container for storing goods.

15. The article storage container according to claim 14, A gap is formed between the outer surface of the main body and the confectionery, and the main body is provided so as to be able to swing within the confectionery. A container for storing goods.

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