Measuring cap and powder / granular material dispensing container equipped with the same

Abstract

To provide a measuring cap having a simple configuration, capable of measuring a predetermined amount (for example, one teaspoon) by turning a container upside down once, and capable of dispensing only a measured amount because the measured amount is held in a measuring portion after measuring and the measuring portion is closed when a dispensing opening is opened.SOLUTION: The measuring cap comprises a cap body 2 that has a measuring function and can be fitted onto a container 1, and a lid 3 hinged to the cap body 2, in which a measuring portion 6 is formed recessed into the cap body 2 in a semicircular shape, the measuring portion 6 is defined by a partition wall 9 extending diametrically inside an inner peripheral wall 7, a height of the partition wall 9 is adjusted so that a gap 10 is formed capable of passing a predetermined amount of powder and granules between an upper side of the partition wall and the end portion of a top plate 5, the lid 3 is divided into two portions, a shielding plate 13 extends along an edge of a semicircular opening / closing lid 12 that covers the measuring portion 6, and the gap 10 is closed by the shielding plate 13 while the opening / closing lid 12 is opened.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring cap and a powder / granule dispensing container equipped with the same. More specifically, it relates to a measuring cap that has a measuring function for powders and granules such as sugar and salt (hereinafter referred to as powder / granules), and can dispense only the measured amount after once measuring, and a powder / granule dispensing container equipped with the same.

Background Art

[0002] Various dispensing containers for powder / granules such as sugar and salt, which have a measuring function and can dispense only the measured amount during dispensing, have been proposed. For example, Utility Model Registration No. 3113217 discloses a powder container that measures by rotating an upper lid in a state where the container body is inverted and the powder is being lowered, and after measuring, returns the upper lid to secure the measured amount. However, in the case of this type of measurement by rotating the upper lid, there is a risk that powder may be caught around the rotation axis or between upper and lower parts, hindering rotation, so it is not preferable.

[0003] In addition, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-59751 discloses a powder measuring device with a variable measuring volume. However, in the case of this powder measuring device, measurement variations are likely to occur, and when the container is inverted again after once measuring, the measured amount cannot be secured. Focusing on this point, a container with a configuration in which the measured amount does not increase or decrease even when the container is inverted after once measuring has been proposed (Japanese Patent No. 3729928), but the container of that invention has a complex structure and is likely to be costly.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

[0005] As mentioned above, conventionally proposed weighing caps for powders and granules have problems such as inconsistent weighing, the inability to secure the measured amount if the container is tilted after weighing, and high costs due to their complex structure. Furthermore, in the case of rotary weighing methods, there is a problem that powder can get stuck in the gaps, hindering rotary weighing.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of these problems in the prior art, and aims to provide a powder / granular material measuring cap and a powder / granular material dispensing container equipped therewith, which have a simple structure and allow a predetermined amount (for example, 1 teaspoon) to be measured by turning the container upside down once, and after measuring, the measured amount is held in the measuring section, and when the dispensing spout is opened the measuring section is closed so that only the measured amount can be dispensed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The invention described in claim 1, which solves the above problem, consists of a cap body that has a measuring function and is fitted onto a container, and a lid that is attached to the cap body, The top opening of the cap body is partially closed by a semicircular top plate, and the other half has a semicircular recessed measuring section. The measuring section is defined by an inner circumferential wall formed concentrically with the outer circumferential wall of the cap body, a semicircular bottom surface extending from the lower end of the inner circumferential wall, and a partition wall rising from the edge of the semicircular bottom surface. The height of the partition wall is adjusted so that a gap is formed between its upper edge and the edge of the top plate, allowing a predetermined amount of powder or granular material to pass through. The lid is divided into two parts: a semicircular opening / closing lid and a semicircular base plate. The opening / closing lid is connected to the semicircular base plate to cover the measuring section. A blocking plate extends along the connecting edge of the opening / closing lid to the underside of the semicircular base plate, so that the gap is closed by the blocking plate while the opening / closing lid is upright. This is a measuring cap characterized in that the lid is divided into two parts: a semicircular opening / closing lid and a semicircular base plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the partition wall is an inclined wall, and a stopper is provided on the partition wall to hold the opening / closing lid in an upright position. In addition, the semicircular base plate of the lid is hinged to the cap body.

[0009] The invention described in claim 5 for solving the above problem is a measuring cap comprising a cap body and a lid that have a measuring function and can be fitted onto a container, The lid is divided into two parts: a semicircular top plate and an opening / closing lid. The opening / closing lid is pivotally supported relative to the top plate so as to be able to move up and down. A blocking plate extends from this pivot point to the underside of the top plate. A semicircular recessed measuring section is formed on the lower side of the opening / closing lid of the cap body, and the measuring section is defined by an inner circumferential wall formed concentrically with the outer circumferential wall of the cap body, a semicircular bottom surface extending from the lower end of the inner circumferential wall, and a partition wall rising from the edge of the semicircular bottom surface, and the partition wall has an upper edge and Semicircular tabletop The height is adjusted so that a gap is formed between the end and the other part that allows a predetermined amount of powder to pass through. This measuring cap is characterized in that the gap is closed by the blocking plate while the opening / closing lid is in the upright position.

[0010] In one embodiment, the partition wall is an inclined wall, and a stopper is provided on the partition wall to hold the opening / closing lid in an upright position.

[0011] The invention described in claim 8, which solves the above problem, is a powder / granular material dispensing container equipped with a measuring cap as described in any one of claims 1 to 7. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The measuring cap and powder / granular material dispensing container equipped therewith according to the present invention have a simple configuration, allowing for the measurement of a predetermined amount (for example, one teaspoon) by simply turning the container upside down. After measurement, the measured amount is held in the measuring section, and the measuring section is closed by opening the opening / closing lid to open the dispensing spout, thus allowing only the measured amount to be dispensed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This figure shows the configuration and usage method of one embodiment of the measuring cap and powder / granular material dispensing container equipped therewith according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the configuration and the open / closed state of the lid of one embodiment of the measuring cap according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a front perspective view showing the configuration and the open / closed state of the lid of one embodiment of the measuring cap according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a rear perspective view showing the configuration and the open / closed state of the lid of one embodiment of the measuring cap according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the measuring cap according to the present invention (the opening / closing lid is open). [Figure 6] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the configuration and the open / closed state of the lid of another embodiment of the measuring cap according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4 will be described. The measuring cap of this embodiment is used as a cap for a dispensing container for powders and granules such as sugar and salt, and consists of a cap body 2 that has a measuring function and is fitted onto the bottleneck of the container 1, and a lid 3 that is attached to the cap body 2. The lid 3 is usually connected to the cap body 2 by a hinge connection.

[0015] On the inner peripheral surface of the cap body 2, a female thread 4 for screwing onto the bottleneck of the container is cut. Also, half of the upper surface opening of the cap body 2 is closed by a semi-circular top plate 5, and on the other half, a measuring portion 6 that is recessed in a semi-circular shape is formed. The measuring portion 6 functions to measure a predetermined amount of powder or granular material 30 by inverting the container 1 and store the measured powder or granular material 30 as it is. It is defined by an inner peripheral wall 7 formed concentrically with it inside the outer peripheral wall of the cap body 2, a semi-circular bottom surface 8 extending from the lower end of the inner peripheral wall 7, and a partition wall 9 rising from the edge of the semi-circular bottom surface 8. The partition wall 9 is preferably an inclined wall, and its height is suppressed so that a gap 10 for passing the powder or granular material 30 is formed between its upper side and the edge of the top plate 5.

[0016] The lid 3 is divided into a semi-circular opening / closing lid 12 and a semi-circular substrate 11. The opening / closing lid 12 is connected to the semi-circular substrate 11, for example, by a hinge connection to cover the measuring portion 6. Along the connecting side edge of the opening / closing lid 12, a shielding plate 13 extending downward of the semi-circular substrate 11 is provided (in FIGS. 3 and 4). While the opening / closing lid 12 is open, that is, while the opening / closing lid 12 is standing up as described later, the gap 10 is blocked by this shielding plate 13 (FIG. 2(B)). On the partition wall 9, a stopper 14 that locks the edge of the opening / closing lid 12 and supports its standing state projects when the opening / closing lid 12 stands up.

[0017] The periphery of the top plate 5 of the cap body 2 is cut out (the cut-out portion 15 in FIGS. 3 and 4). The outer peripheral surface of the top plate 5 is surrounded by the peripheral wall 16 of the semi-circular substrate 11 (FIGS. 3 and 4). Also, a semi-circular annular wall 17 is formed on the upper surface of the measuring portion 6, and an annular recess 18 in which the annular wall 17 fits is formed on the back surface of the opening / closing lid 12 (FIG. 4). Also, a protrusion 19 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the annular wall 17, and a depression 20 for engaging with the protrusion 19 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the annular recess 18 (FIG. 4). Further, a finger hook 21 projects from the outer end of the opening / closing lid 12.

[0018] The powder dispensing container 1 according to the present invention is characterized by having a measuring cap with the above configuration. The container 1 is used after removing the measuring cap, filling it with powder 30, and then fitting the measuring cap. When dispensing the powder 30, as shown in Figure 1, if the container 1 is inverted and shaken with the opening / closing lid 12 closed, the powder 30 will enter the measuring section 6 through the gap 10 between the upper edge of the partition wall 9 and the edge of the top plate 5, and fill it. When the container 1 is then rotated forward, the amount of powder 30 that was received by the partition wall 9 remains in the measuring section 6. That is, for example, one teaspoonful of powder 30 is measured and remains in the measuring section 6.

[0019] In this state, when the finger is placed on the finger hook 21 and the opening / closing lid 12 is opened and raised to a vertical position, the shut-off plate 13 of the opening / closing lid 12 closes the gap 10 (Figure 2(B)), and the closed state is maintained even when the container 1 is tilted while the opening / closing lid 12 is upright. The upright position of the opening / closing lid 12 is held by the stopper 14. The powder granules 30 that have been weighed and stored in the weighing section 6 are shaken out by tilting the container 1 while the opening / closing lid 12 is upright, but during this time the powder granules 30 inside the container 1 are stopped by the shut-off plate 13 and prevented from entering the weighing section 6.

[0020] Next, a second embodiment shown in Figures 5 and 6 will be described. In Figures 5 and 6, parts with the same reference numerals as in Figures 1 to 4 have the same configuration as in the first embodiment, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. In the first embodiment described above, the semicircular substrate 11 that constitutes the lid 3 is configured to fit over the top plate 5 of the cap body 2. However, in the second embodiment, the lid portion 3a does not have a part corresponding to the semicircular substrate 11, and the opening and closing lid 12a is configured to be flexibly attached to the top plate 5a.

[0021] In this case, the opening and closing lid 12a is pivotally supported at both ends between the ends 5b of the top plate 5a, and is made capable of raising and lowering within a range of 90 degrees (Figure 5). The pivoting method of the opening and closing lid 12a is arbitrary; for example, the protrusions provided at both ends of the opening and closing lid 12a can be engaged with recesses formed at both ends 5b of the top plate 5a. In this second embodiment as well, a shielding plate 13 similar to that in the first embodiment is formed on the opening and closing lid 12a. The shielding plate 13 is extended so as to extend below the top plate 5a beyond the pivoting portion between the ends 5b of the top plate.

[0022] Furthermore, a semicircular recessed measuring section 6, with the same configuration as in the first embodiment, is formed on the underside of the opening / closing lid 12a of the cap body 2. Also, as in the first embodiment, a gap 10 is formed between the upper edge of the partition wall 9 of the measuring section 6 and the edge of the top plate 5a, allowing a predetermined amount of powder or granular material to pass through.

[0023] In this second embodiment, even with the measuring cap used for the powder dispensing container, when dispensing the powder 30, the container 1 is inverted and weighed with the opening / closing lid 12a closed. When the opening / closing lid 12a is opened by placing a finger on the finger hook 21 and the container is raised to a vertical position, the blocking plate 13 of the opening / closing lid 12a closes the gap 10 (Figure 6(C)). While the opening / closing lid 12a is upright, the closed state is maintained even if the container 1 is tilted. In this state, the container 1 is tilted to dispensing the powder 30, but during this time the powder 30 inside the container 1 is stopped by the blocking plate 13 and prevented from entering the measuring section 6. [Industrial applicability]

[0024] The measuring cap and powder / granular material dispensing container equipped with the present invention are as described above. They have a simple structure, and by turning the container upside down once, a predetermined amount (for example, one teaspoon) can be measured. After measuring, the measured amount is held in the measuring section, and by opening the opening / closing lid to open the dispensing spout, the measuring section is closed, allowing only the measured amount to be dispensed. Therefore, their industrial applicability is great. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0025] 1 container 2 Cap body 3 Lid 4 Female threads 5. Top plate 6 Measuring part 7 Inner wall 8. Base 9 partition walls 10 gap 11 Semicircular substrate 12. Opening and closing lid 13 Shielding plate 14 Stopper

Claims

1. It consists of a cap body that has a measuring function and fits onto a container, and a lid that is attached to the cap body. The top opening of the cap body is partially closed by a semicircular top plate, and the other half has a semicircular recessed measuring section. The measuring section is defined by an inner circumferential wall formed concentrically with the outer circumferential wall of the cap body, a semicircular bottom surface extending from the lower end of the inner circumferential wall, and a partition wall rising from the edge of the semicircular bottom surface. The height of the partition wall is adjusted so that a gap is formed between its upper edge and the edge of the top plate, allowing a predetermined amount of powder or granular material to pass through. The lid is divided into two parts: a semicircular opening / closing lid and a semicircular base plate. The opening / closing lid is connected to the semicircular base plate to cover the measuring section. A blocking plate extends along the connecting edge of the opening / closing lid to the underside of the semicircular base plate, so that the gap is closed by the blocking plate while the opening / closing lid is upright.

2. The measuring cap according to claim 1, wherein the partition wall is an inclined wall.

3. The measuring cap according to claim 2, wherein a stopper is provided on the partition wall to maintain the upright position of the opening and closing lid.

4. The measuring cap according to claim 1, wherein the semicircular substrate of the lid is hinged to the cap body.

5. A measuring cap consisting of a cap body and a lid that have a measuring function and can be fitted onto a container, The lid is divided into two parts: a semicircular top plate and an opening / closing lid. The opening / closing lid is pivotally supported relative to the top plate so as to be able to move up and down. A blocking plate extends from this pivot point to the underside of the top plate. A semicircular measuring section is formed on the lower side of the opening / closing lid of the cap body, and the measuring section is defined by an inner circumferential wall formed concentrically with the outer circumferential wall of the cap body, a semicircular bottom surface extending from the lower end of the inner circumferential wall, and a partition wall rising from the edge of the semicircular bottom surface, and the height of the partition wall is adjusted so that a gap is formed between its upper edge and the edge of the semicircular top plate that allows a predetermined amount of powder to pass through. A measuring cap characterized in that the gap is closed by the blocking plate while the opening / closing lid is in the upright position.

6. The measuring cap according to claim 5, wherein the partition wall is an inclined wall.

7. The measuring cap according to claim 5, wherein a stopper is provided on the partition wall to maintain the upright position of the opening / closing lid.

8. A powder / granular material dispensing container equipped with a measuring cap according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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