Rod-shaped decorative material holding member and rod-shaped decorative material dispensing container
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZUNO KASEI
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-05
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a rod-shaped cosmetic holding member and a rod-shaped cosmetic feeding container.
Background Art
[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a cosmetic container (rod-shaped cosmetic feeding container) provided with a core chuck (rod-shaped cosmetic holding member) for holding a rod-shaped cosmetic (rod-shaped cosmetic material). In this container, the core chuck is formed by providing a plurality of slits in a cylindrical core chuck body and dividing the circumferential portion into a plurality of holding pieces (claw pieces).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] However, in the container described in Patent Document 1, the core chuck has four holding pieces, and each holding piece is located in a groove in the front part (front cylinder) of the cartridge body. Therefore, when vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is directly transmitted to the rod-shaped cosmetic, and there is a risk of the rod-shaped cosmetic coming out of the core chuck (core slipping) or the rod-shaped cosmetic material breaking (core breakage).
[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such technical problems, and an object thereof is to prevent the occurrence of core slipping and core breakage of the rod-shaped cosmetic material.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0006] According to an aspect of the present invention, a rod-shaped cosmetic is held in a rod-shaped cosmetic feeding container The rod-shaped decorative material moves back and forth in the axial direction.The rod-shaped decorative material holding member comprises a decorative material holding portion that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material, and a base portion on which the decorative material holding portion is erected, and the decorative material holding portion is Scroll It has a plurality of claw pieces that extend along the direction and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material, and at least one of the plurality of claw pieces has an elastic portion that is elastically deformable in the axial direction. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] According to the above embodiment, at least one of the multiple claw pieces that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material has an elastic portion that can be elastically deformed in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the elastic portion. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material can be prevented. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a rod-shaped decorative material dispensing container according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front cross-sectional view showing the rod-shaped decorative material holding member in the forward position, (b) is a side cross-sectional view showing the rod-shaped decorative material holding member in the retracted position, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the IC-IC line in Figure 1(b). [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows a rod-shaped decorative material holding member, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the decorative material holding section, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the line IIIC-IIIC in Figure 3(b). [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows the decorative material holding portion of a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a first modified embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken from a plane along the central axis in (a), (c) is a side view, and (d) is a cross-sectional view taken along the IVD-IVD line in Figure 4(c). [Figure 5]Figure 5 shows the decorative material holding portion of a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a second modified embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the VC-VC line in Figure 5(a). [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a front view of the decorative material holding portion of a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a third modified embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the decorative material holding portion of a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a fourth modified embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 1(c), and (d) is a cross-sectional view along the VIID-VIID line in Figure 7(b). [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows the decorative material holding portion of a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a fifth modified embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 1(c), and (d) is a cross-sectional view along the line VIIID-VIIID in Figure 8(b). [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0010] First, with reference to Figures 1 to 3, a rod-shaped cosmetic material dispensing container (hereinafter simply referred to as "dispensing container") 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0011] Figure 1 shows the dispensing container 1, where (a) is a front cross-sectional view showing the core chuck member 10 in its forward position, (b) is a side cross-sectional view showing the core chuck member 10 in its retracted position, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the IC-IC line in Figure 1(b). Figure 2 shows the core chuck member 10, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view. Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the decorative material holding part 11, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the IIIC-IIIC line in Figure 3(b).
[0012] As shown in Fig. 1(a), the feeding container 1 is a container capable of feeding out a rod-shaped cosmetic material A having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. The rod-shaped cosmetic material A is a molding core formed into a rod shape and is used, for example, as an eyebrow pencil, an eyeliner, a lip liner, etc. The outer diameter dimension of the rod-shaped cosmetic material A is formed slightly larger than the inner diameter dimension of a cosmetic material holding portion 11 (see Fig. 3(c)) described later.
[0013] The feeding container 1 includes a front cylinder 20 having a through hole 20a through which the rod-shaped cosmetic material A can advance and retreat, a base cylinder 30 assembled to the front cylinder 20 so as to be relatively rotatable, a core chuck member 10 as a rod-shaped cosmetic material holding member for holding the rod-shaped cosmetic material A, and a female screw cylinder 40 provided in the base cylinder 30 so as not to be relatively rotatable with respect to the base cylinder 30.
[0014] Hereinafter, the direction along the central axis of the through hole 20a in the front cylinder 20 is referred to as the "axial direction", the direction around the central axis of the through hole 20a is referred to as the "circumferential direction", and the radial direction centered on the central axis of the through hole 20a is referred to as the "radial direction". Also, the movement in which the rod-shaped cosmetic material A is fed out from the feeding container 1 is referred to as "forward movement", the direction in which the rod-shaped cosmetic material A is fed out is referred to as "frontward", the movement in which the rod-shaped cosmetic material A is retracted into the feeding container 1 is referred to as "backward movement", and the direction in which the rod-shaped cosmetic material A is retracted is referred to as "backward".
[0015] The front cylinder 20 is a cylindrical member in which a through hole 20a penetrating in the axial direction is formed. The front cylinder 20 is provided so that the rod-shaped cosmetic material A can advance and retreat. The front cylinder 20 has a gripping portion 24 that a user grips and a fitting portion 27 that is formed continuously with the gripping portion 24 in the axial direction and is fitted into the base cylinder 30.
[0016] The through hole 20a guides the core chuck member 10 along the axial direction. The cross-sectional shape of the through hole 20a is similar to the cross-sectional shape of the rod-shaped cosmetic material A and is formed in a substantially circular shape. The gripping portion 24 is formed in a tapered shape in the axial direction so that the outer diameter gradually decreases from the fitting portion 27 side toward the tip.
[0017] On the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion 27, an annular fitting convex portion 25 that fits into a fitting concave portion 32 (to be described later) formed in the base cylinder 30 and an O-ring groove 26 on which the O-ring 2 is mounted are formed. The O-ring 2 is provided in a compressed state between the tip cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30, so as to generate appropriate resistance when the tip cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 are relatively rotated. Thereby, the operation feeling of the user can be improved.
[0018] The through-hole 20a extends along the axial direction and has a guide groove 21 that protrudes radially outward to guide the core chuck member 10 along the axial direction, and a wall-like portion 22 on which the outer peripheral surface of the bar-shaped decorative material A slides along the axial direction.
[0019] As shown in FIGS. 1(b) and 1(c), the guide groove 21 is composed of a plurality (here, two) of grooves. The two guide grooves 21 are provided on a straight line passing through the central axis so as to face each other with the central axis interposed therebetween. The two guide grooves 21 are arranged at intervals of 180° in the circumferential direction so as to correspond to the positions of the plurality of claw pieces 12. As long as a plurality of guide grooves 21 are provided, three or more guide grooves 21 may be provided.
[0020] The inner peripheral surface of the guide groove 21 is formed in a curved surface shape so as to form a part of an arc centered on the central axis. In the guide groove 21, a claw piece 12 (to be described later) of the core chuck member 10 is located and an engaging strip portion 16 (to be described later) engages.
[0021] As shown in FIG. 1(b), the guide groove 21 is formed up to the rear end surface 22a of the tip cylinder 20. The guide groove 21 is formed up to just before the tip opening 20b of the through-hole 20a and does not reach the tip opening 20b.
[0022] The inner peripheral surface of the wall-like portion 22 is formed in a curved surface shape so as to form a part of an arc centered on the central axis. The wall-like portion 22 supports the outer peripheral surface of the bar-shaped decorative material A. The wall-like portion 22 is provided so as to support the outer peripheral surface of the bar-shaped decorative material A between adjacent claw pieces 12.
[0023] The base cylinder 30 is a bottomed cylindrical member that houses the core chuck member 10, has a housing hole 33 into which the fitting portion 27 of the tip cylinder 20 is fitted, and into which the female threaded cylinder 40 is inserted. The housing hole 33 is provided with an annular fitting recess 32 into which the fitting projection 25 of the tip cylinder 20 is fitted.
[0024] As shown in Figures 1(a) and 1(b), the core chuck member 10 holds the rod-shaped decorative material A inside the dispensing container 1. As shown in Figures 2(a) and 2(b), the core chuck member 10 has a decorative material holding portion 11 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 11 stands upright.
[0025] A rod-shaped decorative material A, which is soft, has a small diameter, and has a perfectly circular cross-section, is loaded into the decorative material holder 11. Here, the outer diameter of the rod-shaped decorative material A is approximately φ2.0 [mm].
[0026] The decorative material holding portion 11 comprises a plurality (two in this case) of claw pieces 12 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base end face 15a (see Figures 3(a) and 3(b)) that serves as a bottom surface for holding the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0027] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the claw pieces 12 are erected axially from the end face 15a of the base portion. The outer circumferential surface of the claw piece 12 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the outer circumferential surface of the engagement groove 16 on the base portion 15. The inner circumferential surface of the claw piece 12 is formed in a curved shape to conform to the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A. Multiple claw pieces 12 (two in this case) are provided so as to sandwich the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0028] Multiple claw pieces 12 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, two claw pieces 12 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of multiple guide grooves 21. The number of claw pieces 12 can be the same as the number of guide grooves 21, so if there are three or more guide grooves 21, there may be three or more claw pieces 12.
[0029] As shown in Figures 3(a) to 3(c), the two claw pieces 12 are arranged to face each other across the central axis. The claw pieces 12 are formed to have a radial thickness of approximately 0.60 [mm]. Each claw piece 12 has a spring portion 12a as an elastic part, a tapered surface 12g, and a projection 12h.
[0030] The spring portion 12a is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the axial direction. The spring portion 12a is provided on all of the multiple claw pieces 12.
[0031] Thus, the multiple claw pieces 12 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A have a spring portion 12a that can be elastically deformed in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material A can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portion 12a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material A is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented.
[0032] Next, the detailed configuration of the spring portion 12a will be described. The spring portion 12a has a plurality of elastic pieces 12b, a retaining portion 12c as an engaging portion, and a rotation-retaining portion 12d.
[0033] The elastic piece 12b deforms when a force is applied to the claw piece 12 in the axial direction. The elastic piece 12b is provided by making the circumferential width of a part of the claw piece 12 in the axial direction smaller than that of other parts. Specifically, the elastic piece 12b is provided by providing a space 12e in which the claw piece 12 is cut out in a U-shape alternately from both ends in the circumferential direction. Multiple elastic pieces 12b are provided in the axial direction.
[0034] The elastic piece 12b has a first engaging piece 12b1 extending in the circumferential direction and a second engaging piece 12b2 that is axially connected to the first engaging piece 12b1 and extends in the axial direction. Multiple first engaging pieces 12b1 and second engaging pieces 12b2 are provided and are alternately connected in the axial direction.
[0035] The elastic piece 12b can be deformed to expand and contract in the axial direction as the first engaging piece 12b1 and the second engaging piece 12b2 deform while the axial size of the space 12e changes. When a force is applied that compresses the claw piece 12 in the axial direction, the elastic piece 12b deforms so that the axial size of the space 12e decreases, causing the spring portion 12a to compress in the axial direction. When the force is removed, the elastic piece 12b restores its shape, causing the spring portion 12a to extend in the axial direction and return to its original position.
[0036] The space portion 12e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction partially overlaps in the circumferential direction. That is, the space portion 12e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction is formed to be more than half the length of the width of the claw piece 12. Because the space portion 12e is formed to be large in the circumferential direction, the portion of the first engaging piece 12b1 that is connected axially by the second engaging piece 12b2 becomes smaller, and the width of the second engaging piece 12b2 in the circumferential direction becomes smaller. As a result, the elastic modulus of the first engaging piece 12b1 and the second engaging piece 12b2 becomes smaller and they become easier to deform. Thus, the larger the overlapping portion where the space portions 12e overlap, the easier the elastic piece 12b is to deform. Also, the smaller the circumferential width of the second engaging piece 12b2 is than the other parts of the claw piece 12, the easier the elastic piece 12b is to deform.
[0037] As a result, when vibrations are applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to dropping, the multiple elastic pieces 12b deform so that the axial size of the space 12e changes when the rod-shaped decorative material A tries to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, the spring portion 12a absorbs vibrations as the multiple elastic pieces 12b deform in the axial direction, thus preventing the core of the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming out or breaking.
[0038] Furthermore, when inserting the rod-shaped decorative material A into the decorative material holding section 11, as the rod-shaped decorative material A is inserted axially from the tip, the friction with the rod-shaped decorative material A causes the multiple elastic pieces 12b to deform so that the axial size of the space 12e decreases. As a result, the spring section 12a compresses axially, and the claw piece 12 holds the rod-shaped decorative material A. When the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material A contacts the end face 15a of the base section, the multiple elastic pieces 12b restore their shape, causing the spring section 12a to extend axially and return to its original position. In this way, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A has a small diameter, no excessive force is applied to the rod-shaped decorative material A, and the claw piece 12 can hold the rod-shaped decorative material A. Therefore, core breakage can be prevented when filling the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0039] Multiple (three in this case) space portions 12e are formed alternately from both ends in the circumferential direction along the axial direction. As a result, multiple elastic pieces 12b are formed continuously in the axial direction, which allows for a large amount of axial deformation of the spring portion 12a.
[0040] Furthermore, the provision of the space 12e allows the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A inserted into the decorative material holding part 11 to bite into the space 12e, thereby strengthening the engagement of the rod-shaped decorative material A with the decorative material holding part 11. Therefore, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or the like, the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A will catch on the retaining part 12c described later, thus preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming out.
[0041] In the multiple claw pieces 12, a pair of claw pieces 12 facing each other across the central axis have a space 12e formed in the same circumferential direction. That is, the space 12e formed in one of the pair of claw pieces 12 and the space 12e formed in the other are formed to be rotationally symmetric with respect to the central axis. As a result, the spaces 12e are arranged regularly, making it possible to equalize the engagement positions of the rod-shaped decorative material A within the decorative material holding part 11. Therefore, it is possible to prevent uneven holding force of the rod-shaped decorative material A within the decorative material holding part 11 and to prevent the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming loose.
[0042] The retaining portion 12c is provided on the first engaging piece 12b1. The retaining portion 12c is formed at the axial front end of the space portion 12e. In other words, the retaining portion 12c is formed at the rear end of the first engaging piece 12b1. The retaining portion 12c is provided along the circumferential direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A. The retaining portion 12c engages with the rod-shaped decorative material A in the axial direction. The space portion 12e is formed behind the retaining portion 12c.
[0043] Here, since a portion of the space 12e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction largely overlaps in the circumferential direction, the space 12e is formed beyond the circumferential center of the claw piece 12. Therefore, the circumferential dimension of the retaining portion 12c can be increased, and the range over which the retaining portion 12c engages with the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material A in the circumferential direction becomes larger. Furthermore, multiple spaces 12e are provided along the axial direction.
[0044] As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or other reasons, the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material A will catch on the retaining portion 12c over a wide area in the circumferential direction, and since multiple retaining portions 12c are formed in the axial direction, the effect of preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming loose is enhanced.
[0045] The rotation stopper portion 12d is provided on the second engaging piece 12b2. The rotation stopper portion 12d is formed at the circumferential end of the space portion 12e. In other words, the rotation stopper portion 12d is formed on the side of the second engaging piece 12b2. The rotation stopper portion 12d is provided along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A. The rotation stopper portion 12d engages with the rod-shaped decorative material A in the circumferential direction. The space portion 12e is formed on the side of the rotation stopper portion 12d.
[0046] As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is about to rotate in the circumferential direction when in use, the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material A will catch on the rotation stopper 12d, thereby preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from rotating.
[0047] Furthermore, since the claw piece 12 has three spaces 12e in the axial direction, three retaining portions 12c that engage with the rod-shaped decorative material A in the axial direction and three rotation-preventing portions 12d that engage in the circumferential direction are also formed. In this way, by providing multiple spaces 12e on a single claw piece 12, the number of engagement points where the claw piece 12 engages with the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material A increases, and the engagement values in the axial and circumferential directions can be increased. Therefore, even if the number of claw pieces 12 that hold the rod-shaped decorative material A is small (two in this case), it is possible to sufficiently prevent the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming loose and rotating. Also, even if the circumferential width dimension of the claw piece 12 is small by holding a small-diameter rod-shaped decorative material A, it is possible to sufficiently prevent the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming loose and rotating.
[0048] The tapered surface 12g is inclined to move away from the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A toward the tip. The tapered surface 12g is provided at a position spaced axially away from the tip of the claw piece 12. The tapered surface 12g is formed inclined such that the inner diameter, which is the distance between the pair of claw pieces 12, increases toward the tip. The provision of the tapered surface 12g facilitates the insertion of the rod-shaped decorative material A into the decorative material holding part 11 and prevents the outer circumference of the rear end of the rod-shaped decorative material A from being scraped by the claw piece 12 when the rod-shaped decorative material A is inserted.
[0049] As shown in Figure 3(a), the portion of the claw piece 12 closer to the tip than the tapered surface 12g is formed with a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the rod-shaped decorative material A. Therefore, this portion does not come into contact with the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0050] The projection 12h is a projection that protrudes from the outer circumference of the claw piece 12. When the rod-shaped decorative material A is filled, the projection 12h abuts radially against the guide groove 21 of the tip cylinder 20. The projection 12h is provided in an axial position closer to the tip than the space 12e. The area where the projection 12h is provided can suppress the claw piece 12 from spreading outward due to the reaction force from the rod-shaped decorative material A, thereby preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming out.
[0051] The base end face 15a is provided at the axial tip of the base portion 15. The bottom surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A abuts against the base end face 15a.
[0052] The through hole 20a of the tip cylinder 20 is provided with a wall-like portion 22 through which the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A slides along the axial direction. As shown in Figure 1(b), when the core chuck member 10 is assembled to the tip cylinder 20, the claw piece 12 is positioned within the guide groove 21.
[0053] The wall-like portion 22 supports the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A. The wall-like portion 22 is formed in all parts of the through hole 20a except for the guide groove 21. Therefore, the area in which the clearance between the wall-like portion 22 and the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be minimized can be increased.
[0054] The wall-like portion 22 allows the rod-shaped decorative material A to be supported by minimizing the distance between the through-hole 20a of the tip cylinder 20 and the rod-shaped decorative material A in positions where the claw piece 12 is not provided. Therefore, core breakage caused by the inclination of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented.
[0055] Furthermore, since the wall-like portion 22 can constantly support the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A along the axial direction, the forward and backward movement of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be stabilized. Therefore, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is extremely thin and soft and prone to breakage due to a long extension stroke, core breakage due to the inclination of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented throughout the entire range from the retraction limit to the advancement limit of the core chuck member 10.
[0056] As shown in Figures 2(a) and 2(b), the base portion 15 has an engagement ridge portion 16 that engages with the guide groove 21 in the circumferential direction, and a male threaded portion 17 that is formed continuously in the axial direction from the engagement ridge portion 16.
[0057] The engagement ridge 16 is formed on the outer circumference of the portion between the base end face 15a on which the claw piece 12 is erected and the male thread portion 17. The engagement ridge 16 is formed in a straight line along the axial direction. The engagement ridge 16 engages with the guide groove 21 of the tip cylinder 20, thereby restricting the relative rotation of the tip cylinder 20 and the core chuck member 10 in the circumferential direction. Between adjacent engagement ridges 16, a groove is formed up to the end face 19. The end face 19, in contact with the rear end face 22a of the wall-like portion 22 of the tip cylinder 20 (see Figure 1(a)), defines the limit of the forward movement of the core chuck member 10.
[0058] Multiple male threaded portions 17 are provided so as to protrude from the outer circumference of a portion that is formed to be smaller in diameter than the engagement ridge 16 and is continuous with the engagement ridge 16 in the axial direction. Multiple male threaded portions 17 are provided at multiple locations in the circumferential direction (two locations in this case) and at multiple locations in the axial direction. The male threaded portions 17 are screwed into the female threaded portion 43 of the female threaded cylinder 40 (see Figure 1(a)).
[0059] As shown in Figure 1(b), the female threaded cylinder 40 is a cylindrical resin member formed by a female threaded portion 43 through which the male threaded portion 17 of the core chuck member 10 is screwed in, extending axially. The female threaded cylinder 40 has a rear end surface 44 that abuts against the stepped portion 35 of the base cylinder 30 when inserted into the base cylinder 30, and a front end surface 42 that abuts against the rear end surface 22a of the front cylinder 20 when the front cylinder 20 is assembled to the base cylinder 30.
[0060] Multiple longitudinal ribs (not shown) extending in the axial direction are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the female threaded cylinder 40 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The longitudinal ribs engage with the knurling (not shown) formed on the inner circumferential surface of the base cylinder 30 and function as a rotation stopper, preventing the female threaded cylinder 40 from rotating relative to the base cylinder 30.
[0061] With the male threaded portion 17 of the core chuck member 10 screwed into the female threaded portion 43 of the female threaded cylinder 40, when the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 are rotated relative to each other, the core chuck member 10 rotates integrally with the front cylinder 20, and the female threaded cylinder 40 rotates integrally with the base cylinder 30, causing the core chuck member 10 and the base cylinder 30 to rotate relative to each other. As a result, the male threaded portion 17 of the core chuck member 10 rotates relative to the female threaded portion 43, causing the core chuck member 10 to move axially relative to the female threaded cylinder 40. In other words, the relative rotation of the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 constitutes a feeding mechanism that moves the rod-shaped decorative material A held by the core chuck member 10 forward and backward from the tip opening 20b of the through hole 20a of the front cylinder 20.
[0062] In this manner, the dispensing container 1 is configured with a female screw cylinder 40 and a core chuck member 10 to dispense the rod-shaped decorative material A in the axial direction. When the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 are rotated relative to each other, the core chuck member 10 moves axially back and forth within the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30, and the rod-shaped decorative material A moves back and forth in accordance with the movement of the core chuck member 10.
[0063] Specifically, when the user rotates the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 relative to each other in the forward direction, the core chuck member 10 moves axially toward the tip opening 20b of the front cylinder 20, advancing the rod-shaped decorative material A. This causes the rod-shaped decorative material A to be fed out from the tip opening 20b. On the other hand, when the user rotates the front cylinder 20 and the base cylinder 30 relative to each other in the opposite direction, the core chuck member 10 moves in the opposite direction, retracting the rod-shaped decorative material A. This causes the rod-shaped decorative material A to be retracted. The retraction limit of the core chuck member 10 is defined by the rear end surface of the core chuck member 10 contacting the bottom surface of the base cylinder 30.
[0064] <First variation> Next, with reference to Figure 4, the decorative material holding portion 111 of the core chuck member 110, which serves as a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a first modified embodiment of the present invention, will be described. In the following modified embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for components similar to those in the previously described embodiment, and redundant explanations are omitted as appropriate.
[0065] Figure 4 shows the decorative material holding part 111 according to the first modified example, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken from a plane along the central axis in (a), (c) is a side view, and (d) is a cross-sectional view taken along the IVD-IVD line in Figure 4(c).
[0066] The decorative material holding portion 111 in this first modified example differs from the embodiment described above in that a spring portion 12a is provided on only one of the claw pieces 12.
[0067] As shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the core chuck member 110 has a decorative material holding portion 111 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 111 is erected.
[0068] The decorative material holding portion 111 comprises a plurality (two in this case) of claw pieces 112 and claw pieces 12 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base end face 15a that serves as a bottom surface for holding the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0069] The claw pieces 112 and 12 are erected axially from the end face 15a of the base portion. The outer circumferential surfaces of the claw pieces 112 and 12 are formed to have a smaller diameter than the outer circumferential surface of the engagement groove 16 on the base portion 15. The inner circumferential surfaces of the claw pieces 112 and 12 are formed in a curved shape to conform to the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0070] The claw pieces 112 and 12 are provided with a gap between them in the circumferential direction. Specifically, the claw pieces 112 and 12 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of the multiple guide grooves 21.
[0071] Claw piece 12 has a spring portion 12a, whereas claw piece 112 does not. The spring portion 12a is provided on only one of the claw pieces 12. That is, the spring portion 12a only needs to be provided on at least one of the multiple claw pieces (claw pieces 112 and claw pieces 12).
[0072] Thus, at least one of the multiple claw pieces (claw pieces 112 and 12) that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A has a spring portion 12a that can be elastically deformed in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material A can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portion 12a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material A is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented.
[0073] As described above, the decorative material holding part 111 according to the first modified example also produces the same effects as the embodiment described above.
[0074] <Second variation> Next, with reference to Figure 5, the decorative material holding portion 211 in the core chuck member 210, which serves as a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a second modified embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
[0075] Figure 5 shows a decorative material holding portion 211 according to a second modified example, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view along the VC-VC line in Figure 5(a).
[0076] In this second modified example, the decorative material holding portion 211 differs from the embodiment described above in the shape of the elastic piece 212b that constitutes the spring portion 212a.
[0077] As shown in Figures 5(a) and 5(b), the core chuck member 210 has a decorative material holding portion 211 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 211 is erected.
[0078] The decorative material holding portion 211 comprises a plurality (two in this case) of claw pieces 212 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base end face 15a that serves as a bottom surface for holding the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0079] Multiple claw pieces 212 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, two claw pieces 212 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of multiple guide grooves 21. The number of claw pieces 212 can be the same as the number of guide grooves 21, so if there are three or more guide grooves 21, there may be three or more claw pieces 212.
[0080] As shown in Figures 5(a) to 5(c), the two claw pieces 212 are arranged to face each other across the central axis. The claw pieces 212 are formed to have a radial thickness of approximately 0.60 [mm]. Each claw piece 212 has a spring portion 212a as an elastic part, a tapered surface 12g, and a projection 12h.
[0081] The spring portion 212a is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the axial direction. The spring portion 212a is provided on all of the multiple claw pieces 212.
[0082] Thus, the multiple claw pieces 212 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A have a spring portion 212a that can be elastically deformed in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material A can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portion 212a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material A is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented.
[0083] Next, the detailed configuration of the spring portion 212a will be described. The spring portion 212a has a plurality of elastic pieces 212b, a retaining portion 12c, and a rotation-retaining portion 212d.
[0084] The elastic piece 212b deforms when a force is applied to the claw piece 212 in the axial direction. The elastic piece 212b is provided by making the circumferential width of a part of the claw piece 212 in the axial direction smaller than that of other parts. Specifically, the elastic piece 212b is formed obliquely in the axial direction by providing spaces 212e in which triangular cutouts are provided from both ends of the claw piece 212 in the circumferential direction so as to be staggered. That is, the elastic piece 212b is formed in a roughly Z shape. Multiple elastic pieces 212b are provided in the axial direction.
[0085] The elastic piece 212b has a first engaging piece 212b1 extending in the circumferential direction and a second engaging piece 212b2 that is axially connected to the first engaging piece 212b1 and extends in the axial direction. Multiple first engaging pieces 212b1 and second engaging pieces 212b2 are provided and are alternately connected in the axial direction.
[0086] The second engaging piece 212b2 extends obliquely so as to be inclined circumferentially along the axial direction. The elastic piece 212b can be deformed to expand and contract in the axial direction as the first engaging piece 212b1 and the second engaging piece 212b2 deform while the axial size of the space 212e changes. When a force is applied that compresses the claw piece 212 in the axial direction, the elastic piece 212b deforms so that the axial size of the space 212e decreases, causing the spring portion 212a to compress in the axial direction. When the force is removed, the elastic piece 212b restores its shape, causing the spring portion 212a to extend in the axial direction and return to its original position.
[0087] The space portion 212e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction partially overlaps in the circumferential direction. That is, the space portion 212e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction is formed to be more than half the length of the width of the claw piece 212. Because the space portion 212e is formed to be large in the circumferential direction, the portion of the first engaging piece 212b1 that is connected axially by the second engaging piece 212b2 becomes smaller, and the width of the second engaging piece 212b2 in the circumferential direction becomes smaller. As a result, the elastic modulus of the first engaging piece 212b1 and the second engaging piece 212b2 becomes smaller and therefore easier to deform. Thus, the larger the overlapping portion where the space portions 212e overlap, the easier the elastic piece 212b is to deform. Also, the smaller the circumferential width of the second engaging piece 212b2 is than the other parts of the claw piece 212, the easier the elastic piece 212b is to deform.
[0088] As a result, when vibrations are applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to dropping, the multiple elastic pieces 212b deform so that the axial size of the space 212e changes when the rod-shaped decorative material A tries to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, the spring portion 212a absorbs vibrations as the multiple elastic pieces 212b deform in the axial direction, thus preventing the core of the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming out or breaking.
[0089] Multiple (six in this case) space portions 212e are formed alternately from both ends in the circumferential direction along the axial direction. As a result, multiple elastic pieces 212b are formed continuously in the axial direction, which allows for a large amount of axial deformation of the spring portion 212a.
[0090] The provision of the space 212e allows the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A inserted into the decorative material holding part 211 to bite into the space 212e, thereby strengthening the engagement of the rod-shaped decorative material A with the decorative material holding part 211. Therefore, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or the like, the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A will catch on the retaining part 12c and the rotation retaining part 212d, preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming out.
[0091] The spaces 212e formed in the same circumferential direction by a pair of opposing claw pieces 212 that straddle the central axis are formed to have the same shape. That is, the spaces 212e formed on one of the pair of claw pieces 212 and the spaces 212e formed on the other are formed to be rotationally symmetrical with respect to the central axis. As a result, the spaces 212e are arranged regularly, making it possible to equalize the positions in which the rod-shaped decorative material A engages within the decorative material holding portion 211. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unevenness in the holding force of the rod-shaped decorative material A within the decorative material holding portion 211 and to prevent the rod-shaped decorative material A from coming loose.
[0092] The retaining portion 12c is provided on the first engaging piece 212b1. The retaining portion 12c is formed at the axial end of the space portion 212e. In other words, the retaining portion 12c is formed at the rear end of the first engaging piece 212b1. The retaining portion 12c is provided along the circumferential direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A. The retaining portion 12c engages with the rod-shaped decorative material A in the axial direction. The space portion 212e is formed behind the retaining portion 12c.
[0093] The rotation-stopping portion 212d is provided on the second engaging piece 212b2. The rotation-stopping portion 212d is formed at the circumferential end of the space portion 212e. In other words, the rotation-stopping portion 212d is formed on the side of the second engaging piece 212b2 (here, the front end and rear end). The rotation-stopping portion 212d is provided at an angle so as to be inclined circumferentially along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A. The front end and rear end of the rotation-stopping portion 212d engage with the rod-shaped decorative material A in the circumferential direction, and the rear end also engages in the axial direction. That is, the second engaging piece 212b2 functions not only as a rotation-stopping portion 212d but also as a retaining portion 212c similar to the retaining portion 12c. A space portion 212e is formed on the side of the rotation-stopping portion 212d.
[0094] As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative material A is about to rotate in the circumferential direction when in use, the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material A will catch on the rotation stopper 212d, thereby preventing the rod-shaped decorative material A from rotating.
[0095] As described above, the decorative material holding part 211 according to the second modified example also produces the same effects as the embodiment described above.
[0096] <Third variation> Next, with reference to Figure 6, the decorative material holding portion 311 in the core chuck member 310, which serves as a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a third modified embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
[0097] Figure 6 is a front view of the decorative material holding part 311 according to the third modified example.
[0098] The decorative material holding portion 311 in this third modified example differs from the decorative material holding portion 211 in the second modified example in that the orientation of some of the second engaging pieces 212b2 is different.
[0099] As shown in Figure 6, the core chuck member 310 has a decorative material holding portion 311 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 311 is erected.
[0100] The decorative material holding portion 311 comprises a plurality (two in this case) of claw pieces 312 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A, and a base end face 15a that serves as a bottom surface for holding the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material A.
[0101] Multiple claw pieces 312 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, two claw pieces 312 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of multiple guide grooves 21. The number of claw pieces 312 can be the same as the number of guide grooves 21, so if there are three or more guide grooves 21, there may be three or more claw pieces 312.
[0102] The two claw pieces 312 are arranged to face each other across the central axis. Each claw piece 312 is formed to have a radial thickness of approximately 0.60 mm. Each claw piece 312 has a spring portion 312a as an elastic part, a tapered surface 12g, and a projection 12h.
[0103] The spring portion 312a is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the axial direction. The spring portion 312a is provided on all of the multiple claw pieces 312.
[0104] Thus, the multiple claw pieces 312 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material A and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A have spring portions 312a that can be elastically deformed in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material A can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portions 312a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material A is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material A can be prevented.
[0105] Next, the detailed configuration of the spring portion 312a will be described. The spring portion 312a has a plurality of elastic pieces 312b, a retaining portion 12c, and a rotation-retaining portion 212d.
[0106] The elastic piece 312b deforms when a force is applied to the claw piece 312 in the axial direction. The elastic piece 312b is provided by forming the circumferential width of a portion of the claw piece 312 in the axial direction to be smaller than that of other portions. Specifically, the elastic piece 312b is formed obliquely in the axial direction by providing a space 212e in which the claw piece 312 is cut out in a triangular shape from both ends in the circumferential direction. Multiple elastic pieces 312b are provided in the axial direction.
[0107] The elastic piece 312b has a first engaging piece 212b1 extending in the circumferential direction and a second engaging piece 212b2 that is axially connected to the first engaging piece 212b1 and extends in the axial direction. Multiple first engaging pieces 212b1 and second engaging pieces 212b2 are provided and are alternately connected in the axial direction.
[0108] One of the multiple second engaging pieces 212b2 is provided so as to be inclined in the opposite direction to the other second engaging pieces 212b2 adjacent to it in the axial direction. Specifically, the second engaging piece 212b2 closest to the base end face 15a is inclined so that the elastic piece 312b is approximately Z-shaped, while the other second engaging pieces 212b2 adjacent to this second engaging piece 212b2 in the axial direction are inclined so that the elastic piece 312b is approximately inverted Z-shaped. In other words, the spring portion 312a is provided with second engaging pieces 212b2 formed in an approximately Z-shape and second engaging pieces 212b2 formed in an approximately inverted Z-shape alternately in the axial direction.
[0109] The functions of the second engaging piece 212b2, the function of the space 212e, and the functions of the retaining portion 12c and the rotation-retaining portion 212d are the same as those of the decorative material holding portion 211 in the second modified example described above, so a detailed explanation is omitted here.
[0110] As described above, the decorative material holding part 311 according to the third modified example also produces the same effects as the embodiment described above.
[0111] <Fourth variation> Next, with reference to Figure 7, the decorative material holding portion 411 in the core chuck member 410, which serves as a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a fourth modified embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
[0112] Figure 7 shows the decorative material holding part 411 according to the fourth modified example, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 1(c), and (d) is a cross-sectional view along the VIID-VIID line in Figure 7(b).
[0113] The decorative material holding portion 411 in this fourth modified example differs from the embodiments and modified examples described above in that it holds a rod-shaped decorative material B having a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape.
[0114] The front tube 420 is a cylindrical member in which a through hole 420a is formed that penetrates in the axial direction. The front tube 420 is provided with a rod-shaped decorative material B that can move back and forth.
[0115] The through-hole 420a guides the core chuck member 410 along the axial direction. The cross-sectional shape of the through-hole 420a is similar to the cross-sectional shape of the rod-shaped decorative material B and is formed in a substantially elliptical shape. The through-hole 420a has a guide groove 421 that extends along the axial direction and protrudes radially outward to guide the core chuck member 410 along the axial direction, and a wall-like portion 422 on which the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B slides along the axial direction (see Figure 7(c)).
[0116] As shown in Figure 7(c), the guide groove 421 is composed of multiple (in this case, two) grooves. The two guide grooves 421 are provided on a straight line passing through the central axis, facing each other across the central axis. The two guide grooves 421 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of the multiple claw pieces 412. Since it is sufficient to provide multiple guide grooves 421, three or more may be provided.
[0117] The inner circumferential surface of the guide groove 421 is formed in a curved shape so as to constitute a part of an arc centered on the central axis. The claw piece 412 is located within the guide groove 421, and the engagement ridge 16, which will be described later, engages with it.
[0118] The guide groove 421 is formed up to the rear end face (not shown) of the tip cylinder 420. The guide groove 421 is formed up to just before the tip opening (not shown) of the through hole 420a, not extending to it. The guide groove 421 is provided at both ends of the short axis of the through hole 420a, flanking the long axis.
[0119] The inner circumferential surface of the wall-like portion 422 is formed in a curved shape so as to constitute a part of the arc that forms the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B. The wall-like portion 422 supports the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B. The wall-like portion 422 is provided so as to support the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material A between adjacent claw pieces 412.
[0120] As shown in Figures 7(a) to 7(c), the core chuck member 410 has a decorative material holding portion 411 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 411 is erected. The core chuck member 410 holds the rod-shaped decorative material B.
[0121] A rod-shaped decorative material B, having a roughly elliptical cross-section, is loaded into the decorative material holder 411. The rod-shaped decorative material B is a molded core formed into a rod shape, and is used, for example, as an eyebrow pencil, eyeliner, and lip liner. The outer diameter of the rod-shaped decorative material B is formed to be slightly larger than the inner diameter of the decorative material holder 411. In the rod-shaped decorative material B, the ratio of the minor axis to the major axis is approximately 3 when the minor axis is set to 1.
[0122] As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), the claw pieces 412 are erected axially from the end face 15a of the base portion. The outer circumferential surface of the claw piece 412 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the outer circumferential surface of the engagement groove 16 on the base portion 15. The inner circumferential surface of the claw piece 412 is formed in a curved shape to conform to the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B. Multiple claw pieces 412 (two in this case) are provided so as to sandwich the rod-shaped decorative material B in the short axis direction.
[0123] Multiple claw pieces 412 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, two claw pieces 412 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of multiple guide grooves 421. The number of claw pieces 412 can be the same as the number of guide grooves 421, so if there are three or more guide grooves 421, there may be three or more claw pieces 412.
[0124] The two claw pieces 412 are arranged to face each other across the central axis. Each claw piece 412 is formed to have a radial thickness of approximately 0.90 mm. Each claw piece 412 has a spring portion 412a as an elastic part, a tapered surface 12g, and a projection 12h.
[0125] The spring portion 412a is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the axial direction. The spring portion 412a is provided on all of the multiple claw pieces 412.
[0126] Thus, the multiple claw pieces 412 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material B and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B have spring portions 412a that are elastically deformable in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material B can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portions 412a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material B is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material B can be prevented.
[0127] Next, the detailed configuration of the spring portion 412a will be described. The spring portion 412a has a plurality of elastic pieces 12b, a retaining portion 12c, and a rotation-retaining portion 12d.
[0128] The elastic piece 12b deforms when a force is applied in the axial direction of the claw piece 412. The elastic piece 12b is provided by making the circumferential width of a part of the axial direction of the claw piece 412 smaller than that of other parts. Specifically, the elastic piece 12b is provided by providing a space 12e in which the claw piece 412 is cut out in a U-shape from both ends in the circumferential direction in an alternating manner.
[0129] The elastic piece 12b has the same configuration as the elastic piece 12b in the embodiment described above, differing only in the number of spatial portions 12e being four; therefore, a detailed explanation is omitted here.
[0130] The space portion 12e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction partially overlaps in the circumferential direction. That is, the space portion 12e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction is formed to be more than half the length of the width of the claw piece 412. Because the space portion 12e is formed to be large in the circumferential direction, the portion of the first engaging piece 12b1 that is connected axially by the second engaging piece 12b2 becomes smaller, and the width of the second engaging piece 12b2 in the circumferential direction becomes smaller. As a result, the elastic modulus of the first engaging piece 12b1 and the second engaging piece 12b2 becomes smaller and they become easier to deform. Thus, the larger the overlap portion of the space portion 12e, the easier the elastic piece 12b is to deform. Also, the smaller the circumferential width of the second engaging piece 12b2 is than the other parts of the claw piece 412, the easier the elastic piece 12b is to deform.
[0131] As described above, the decorative material holding part 411 according to the fourth modified example also provides the same effects as the embodiment described above.
[0132] Furthermore, even if the rod-shaped decorative material B tilts when the core chuck member 410 moves forward and backward, the area that can minimize the clearance between the rod-shaped decorative material B and the wall-like portion 422 is large, so the tilt angle is small. Therefore, the wall-like portion 422 can always support the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B with a sufficient area along the axial direction, thus preventing core breakage due to tilting of the rod-shaped decorative material B and stabilizing the forward and backward movement of the rod-shaped decorative material B. As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative material B is extremely thin and soft and prone to breakage due to a long extension stroke, core breakage due to tilting of the rod-shaped decorative material B can be prevented throughout the entire range from the retraction limit to the forward limit of the core chuck member 410.
[0133] <Fifth variation> Next, with reference to Figure 8, the decorative material holding portion 511 in the core chuck member 510, which serves as a rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to a fifth modified embodiment of the present invention, will be described.
[0134] Figure 8 shows the decorative material holding portion 511 according to the fifth modified example, where (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 1(c), and (d) is a cross-sectional view along the line VIIID-VIIID in Figure 8(b).
[0135] In this fifth modified example, the decorative material holding portion 411 differs from the fourth modified example described above in the shape of the elastic piece 512b constituting the spring portion 512a.
[0136] As shown in Figures 8(a) to 8(c), the core chuck member 510 has a decorative material holding portion 511 that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B, and a base portion 15 on which the decorative material holding portion 511 is erected.
[0137] The decorative material holder 511 comprises a plurality (two in this case) of claw pieces 512 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material B and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B, and a base end face 15a that serves as a bottom surface for holding the bottom of the rod-shaped decorative material B. The decorative material holder 511 is loaded with a rod-shaped decorative material B having a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape.
[0138] Multiple claw pieces 512 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction. Specifically, two claw pieces 512 are arranged at 180° intervals in the circumferential direction to correspond to the positions of multiple guide grooves 421. The number of claw pieces 512 can be the same as the number of guide grooves 421, so if there are three or more guide grooves 421, there may be three or more claw pieces 512.
[0139] The two claw pieces 512 are arranged to face each other across the central axis. Each claw piece 512 is formed to have a radial thickness of approximately 0.90 mm. Each claw piece 512 has a spring portion 512a as an elastic part, a tapered surface 12g, and a projection 12h.
[0140] The spring portion 512a is provided so as to be elastically deformable in the axial direction. The spring portion 512a is provided on all of the multiple claw pieces 512.
[0141] Thus, the multiple claw pieces 512 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material B and hold the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B have spring portions 512a that are elastically deformable in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative material B can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibration is applied due to dropping or the like, the vibration is absorbed by the spring portions 512a. Consequently, the transmission of vibration to the rod-shaped decorative material B is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative material B can be prevented.
[0142] Next, the detailed configuration of the spring portion 512a will be described. The spring portion 512a includes an elastic piece 512b, a retaining portion 12c, and a rotation-retaining portion 512d.
[0143] The elastic piece 512b deforms when a force is applied in the axial direction of the claw piece 512. The elastic piece 512b is provided by forming the circumferential width of a portion of the claw piece 512 in the axial direction to be smaller than that of other portions. Specifically, the elastic piece 512b is formed by providing a space portion 512e in which the claw piece 512 is cut out in a U-shape from both ends in the circumferential direction in an alternating manner. That is, the elastic piece 512b is formed to be approximately S-shaped.
[0144] The elastic piece 512b includes a single first engaging piece 512b1 extending in the circumferential direction and a single second engaging piece 512b2 that is axially connected to the first engaging piece 512b1 and extends in the axial direction.
[0145] The second engaging piece 512b2 extends in a roughly S-shape, alternating inclinations along the axial direction in different circumferential directions. The elastic piece 512b can be deformed to expand and contract in the axial direction as the first engaging piece 512b1 and the second engaging piece 512b2 deform while the axial size of the space 512e changes. When a force is applied that compresses the claw piece 512 in the axial direction, the elastic piece 512b deforms so that the axial size of the space 512e decreases, causing the spring portion 512a to compress in the axial direction. When the force is removed, the elastic piece 512b restores its shape, causing the spring portion 512a to extend in the axial direction and return to its original position.
[0146] The space 512e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction partially overlaps in the circumferential direction. That is, the space 512e formed from both ends in the circumferential direction is formed to be more than half the length of the width of the claw piece 512. Because the space 512e is formed to be large in the circumferential direction, the portion of the first engaging piece 512b1 that is connected axially by the second engaging piece 512b2 becomes smaller, and the width of the second engaging piece 512b2 in the circumferential direction becomes smaller. As a result, the elastic modulus of the first engaging piece 512b1 and the second engaging piece 512b2 becomes smaller and easier to deform. Thus, the larger the overlap portion of the space 512e, the easier the elastic piece 512b is to deform. Also, the smaller the circumferential width of the second engaging piece 512b2 is than the other parts of the claw piece 512, the easier the elastic piece 512b is to deform.
[0147] As a result, when vibration is applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to dropping, the elastic piece 512b deforms so that the axial size of the space 512e changes when the rod-shaped decorative material B tries to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, because the spring portion 512a absorbs vibrations due to the axial deformation of the elastic piece 512b, the core of the rod-shaped decorative material B can be prevented from coming out or breaking.
[0148] Multiple (four in this case) space portions 512e are formed alternately from both ends in the circumferential direction along the axial direction. As a result, the elastic piece 512b is formed in a roughly S-shape in the axial direction, which allows for a large amount of axial deformation of the spring portion 512a.
[0149] The provision of the space 512e allows the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B inserted into the decorative material holding part 511 to bite into the space 512e, thereby strengthening the engagement of the rod-shaped decorative material B with the decorative material holding part 511. Therefore, even if the rod-shaped decorative material B is about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or the like, the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material B will catch on the retaining part 12c and the rotation retaining part 512d, preventing the rod-shaped decorative material B from coming out.
[0150] The spaces 512e formed in the same circumferential direction by a pair of opposing claw pieces 512 that straddle the central axis are formed to have the same shape. That is, the spaces 512e formed on one of the pair of claw pieces 512 and the spaces 512e formed on the other are formed to be rotationally symmetrical with respect to the central axis. As a result, the spaces 512e are arranged regularly, making it possible to equalize the engagement positions of the rod-shaped decorative material B within the decorative material holding portion 511. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unevenness in the holding force of the rod-shaped decorative material B within the decorative material holding portion 511 and to prevent the rod-shaped decorative material B from coming loose.
[0151] The retaining portion 12c is provided on the first engaging piece 512b1. The retaining portion 12c is formed at the axial end of the space 512e. In other words, the retaining portion 12c is formed at the rear end of the first engaging piece 512b1. The retaining portion 12c is provided along the circumferential direction of the rod-shaped decorative material B. The retaining portion 12c engages with the rod-shaped decorative material B in the axial direction. The space 512e is formed behind the retaining portion 12c.
[0152] The rotation-stopping portion 512d is provided on the second engaging piece 512b2. The rotation-stopping portion 512d is formed at the circumferential end of the space portion 512e. In other words, the rotation-stopping portion 512d is formed on the side (in this case, the front end and rear end) of the second engaging piece 512b2, which is formed in a substantially S-shape. The rotation-stopping portion 512d is provided at an angle so as to be inclined circumferentially along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material B. The front end and rear end of the rotation-stopping portion 512d engage with the rod-shaped decorative material B in the circumferential direction, and the rear end also engages in the axial direction. That is, the second engaging piece 512b2 functions not only as a rotation-stopping portion 512d but also as a retaining portion 512c similar to the retaining portion 12c. A space portion 512e is formed on the side of the rotation-stopping portion 512d.
[0153] As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative material B is about to rotate in the circumferential direction when in use, the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material B will catch on the rotation stopper 512d, thereby preventing the rod-shaped decorative material B from rotating.
[0154] Furthermore, increasing the number of spaces 512e increases the number of retaining portions 512c of the second engaging piece 512b2. Therefore, even if there is only one first engaging piece 512b1 having retaining portions 12c, the number of engagement points where the claw piece 512 engages with the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative material B in the axial direction can be increased, thereby enhancing the effect of preventing the rod-shaped decorative material B from coming off.
[0155] As described above, the decorative material holding part 511 according to the fifth modified example also produces the same effects as the embodiments and each modified example described above.
[0156] According to the above embodiments, the following effects are achieved.
[0157] The core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 that hold the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B within the dispensing container 1 include decorative material holding parts 11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511 that hold the outer surfaces of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and a base part 15 on which the decorative material holding parts 11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511 are erected. Each of the 11,311,411,511 has a plurality of claw pieces 12,112,212,312,412,512 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B and hold the outer circumferential surfaces of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and at least one of the plurality of claw pieces 12,112,212,312,412,512 has a spring portion 12a,212a,312a,412a,512a that is elastically deformable in the axial direction.
[0158] Furthermore, the dispensing container 1 has decorative material holding parts 11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511 that hold the outer surfaces of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and a base part 15 on which the decorative material holding parts 11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511 are erected, and core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 that hold the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310 The rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are held by the core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, and are moved back and forth by the relative rotation of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B. The rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are held by the core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, and are moved back and forth by the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B. The decorative material holding parts 11,111,211,311,411,511 have a plurality of claw pieces 12,112,212,312,412,512 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B and hold the outer circumferential surfaces of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and at least one of the plurality of claw pieces 12,112,212,312,412,512 Each has spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a that are elastically deformable in the axial direction. Guide grooves 21 and 421 are provided in the through holes 20a and 420a of the front tubes 20 and 420 to guide the core chuck members 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, and 510 along the axial direction, and the claw pieces 12, 112, 212, 312, 412, and 512 are located in the guide grooves 21 and 421.
[0159] According to these embodiments, at least one of the multiple claw pieces 12, 112, 212, 312, 412, 512 that extend along the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B and hold the outer circumferential surfaces of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B has a spring portion 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, 512a that is elastically deformable in the axial direction. Therefore, the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B can be elastically supported in the axial direction, and even if vibrations are applied due to dropping or the like, those vibrations are absorbed by the spring portion 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, 512a. Consequently, the transmission of vibrations to the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B is suppressed, and the occurrence of core detachment or core breakage of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B can be prevented.
[0160] Furthermore, the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a have elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b that deform when force is applied in the axial direction to the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512. The elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b are provided by forming the circumferential width of a portion of the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512 in the axial direction to be smaller than that of other portions.
[0161] Furthermore, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b are formed by providing spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e in which the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512 are cut out from their circumferential ends.
[0162] According to these embodiments, when vibration is applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to dropping, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform so that the axial size of the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e changes when the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B try to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, as the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform in the axial direction, the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a absorb the vibration, thus preventing the cores of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming out or breaking.
[0163] Furthermore, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b each have a first engaging piece 12b1, 212b1, and 512b1 extending in the circumferential direction, and a second engaging piece 12b2, 212b2, and 512b2 connected to the first engaging pieces 12b1, 212b1, and 512b1 and extending in the axial direction.
[0164] According to this embodiment, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b can be deformed to expand and contract in the axial direction as the axial size of the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e changes while the first engaging pieces 12b1, 212b1, and 512b1 and the second engaging pieces 12b2, 212b2, and 512b2 are deformed. When a force is applied that compresses the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, 512 in the axial direction, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, 512b deform so that the axial size of the space 12e, 212e, 512e decreases, causing the spring parts 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, 512a to compress in the axial direction. When the force is removed, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, 512b restore their shape, causing the spring parts 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, 512a to extend in the axial direction and return to their original state.
[0165] Furthermore, multiple spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e are formed along the axial direction from both ends in the circumferential direction.
[0166] According to this embodiment, since the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, and 312b are formed continuously in the axial direction, and the elastic piece 512b is formed in a substantially S-shape, the amount of axial deformation of the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a can be increased.
[0167] Furthermore, in the pairs of claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512 that face each other across the central axis, spatial portions 12e, 212e, and 512e are formed in the same direction in the circumferential direction.
[0168] According to this embodiment, the spaces 12e, 212e, 512e formed in one of the pair of claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, 512 and the spaces 12e, 212e, 512e formed in the other are formed to be rotationally symmetric with respect to the central axis. As a result, the spaces 12e, 212e, 512e are arranged regularly, so that the engagement positions of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B within the decorative material holding parts 11, 211, 311, 411, 511 can be made uniform. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unevenness in the holding force of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B within the decorative material holding parts 11, 211, 311, 411, 511, and to prevent the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming loose.
[0169] Furthermore, the spaces 12e and 512e are formed by cutting out U-shaped notches from both ends in the circumferential direction so that they are staggered in the axial direction, with the claw pieces 12, 412, and 512 being staggered in the axial direction.
[0170] Furthermore, the space portion 212e is formed by cutting out triangular shapes from both ends of the claw pieces 212 and 312 in the circumferential direction.
[0171] According to these embodiments, when vibration is applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to dropping, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform so that the axial size of the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e changes when the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B try to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, as the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform in the axial direction, the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a absorb the vibration, thus preventing the cores of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming out or breaking.
[0172] Furthermore, the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a have retaining portions 12c, 212c, and 512c that are provided facing the axial direction of the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e and engage with the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B in the axial direction. Multiple retaining portions 12c, 212c, and 512c are provided so as to face each of the multiple spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e.
[0173] According to this embodiment, even if the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or the like, the outer circumferences of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B will catch on the retaining parts 12c, 212c, and 512c, thereby preventing the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming loose.
[0174] Furthermore, the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e, which are formed from both ends in the circumferential direction, partially overlap in the circumferential direction.
[0175] According to this embodiment, the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e are formed to be large in the circumferential direction, so that the portion of the first engaging pieces 12b1, 212b1, and 512b1 that is axially connected by the second engaging pieces 12b2, 212b2, and 512b2 becomes smaller, and the circumferential width of the second engaging pieces 12b2, 212b2, and 512b2 becomes smaller. As a result, the elastic modulus of the first engaging pieces 12b1, 212b1, and 512b1 and the second engaging pieces 12b2, 212b2, and 512b2 becomes smaller and therefore more easily deformed.
[0176] As a result, when vibrations are applied to the dispensing container 1, for example, due to a fall, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform so that the axial size of the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e changes when the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B try to come out in the forward direction. Therefore, the spring parts 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a absorb the vibrations as the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b deform in the axial direction, thus preventing the cores of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming out or breaking.
[0177] Furthermore, when inserting rod-shaped decorative materials A and B into the decorative material holding parts 11,111,211,311,411,511, as the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are inserted axially from the tip, the elastic pieces 12b,212b,312b,512b deform due to friction with the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, so that the axial size of the spaces 12e,212e,512e decreases. As a result, the spring parts 12a,212a,312a,412a,512a contract axially, while the claw pieces 12,212,312,412,512 hold the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B. Then, when the bottoms of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B come into contact with the end face 15a of the base portion, the elastic pieces 12b, 212b, 312b, and 512b return to their original position, causing the spring portions 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, and 512a to extend axially and return to their original shape. In this way, even when the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are small in diameter, no excessive force is applied to the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B, and the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512 can hold the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B in place. Therefore, it is possible to prevent core breakage from occurring when filling the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B.
[0178] Furthermore, the spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e are formed beyond the circumferential center of the claw pieces 12, 212, 312, 412, and 512. Therefore, the circumferential dimensions of the retaining parts 12c, 212c, and 512c can be increased, thus increasing the range over which the retaining parts 12c, 212c, and 512c engage with the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B in the circumferential direction. Moreover, multiple spaces 12e, 212e, and 512e are provided along the axial direction. As a result, even if the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B are about to move forward in the axial direction due to impact or the like, the outer circumference of the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B will catch on the retaining parts 12c, 212c, and 512c over a wide area in the circumferential direction, and because multiple retaining parts 12c, 212c, and 512c are formed along the axial direction, the effect of preventing the rod-shaped decorative materials A and B from coming loose is enhanced.
[0179] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments only represent a part of the application examples of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention to the specific configurations of the above embodiments. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0180] 1. Dispensing container (dispensing container for rod-shaped decorative material) 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 Core chuck member (rod-shaped decorative material holding member) 11,111,211,311,411,511 Decorative material holding part 12,112,212,312,412,512 Nail fragments 12a, 212a, 312a, 412a, 512a Spring part (elastic part) 12b, 212b, 312b, 512b Elastic pieces 12b1,212b1,512b1 1st engagement piece 12b2,212b2,512b2 2nd engagement piece 12c, 212c, 512c Retaining part (engaging part) 12d, 212d, 512d Rotation stopper 12e,212e,512e Space part 15 Base section 20,420 Nozzle 20a,420a through hole 20b Tip opening 22,422 Wall-like part 30 Base tube A, B Rod-shaped decorative material
Claims
1. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member that holds a rod-shaped decorative material within a rod-shaped decorative material dispensing container and moves back and forth in the axial direction of the rod-shaped decorative material, A decorative material holding portion that holds the outer surface of the rod-shaped decorative material, The base portion on which the decorative material holding portion is erected, Equipped with, The decorative material holding portion has a plurality of claw pieces that extend along the axial direction and hold the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped decorative material, At least one of the plurality of claw pieces has an elastic portion that is elastically deformable in the axial direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
2. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 1, The elastic portion has an elastic piece that deforms when a force is applied in the axial direction of the claw piece. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
3. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 2, The elastic piece is formed by providing a space in the claw piece that is cut out from the circumferential end. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
4. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 2, The elastic piece is, A first engaging piece extending in the circumferential direction, A second engaging piece is connected to the first engaging piece and extends in the axial direction, Having, A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
5. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 4, The first engaging piece and the second engaging piece are provided in multiple quantities and are alternately connected in the axial direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
6. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 3, The elastic piece has an engaging portion that faces the space and engages with the rod-shaped decorative material in the axial direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
7. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 6, The aforementioned space is formed in multiple locations from both ends in the circumferential direction along the axial direction. Multiple engaging portions are provided so as to face each of the multiple spaces. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
8. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 7, The spaces formed from both ends in the circumferential direction partially overlap in the circumferential direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
9. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to claim 7, In the pair of claw pieces that face each other across the central axis, the space is formed in the same direction in the circumferential direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
10. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to any one of claims 6 to 9, The aforementioned space is formed by cutting out U-shaped notches from both ends in the circumferential direction so that they are staggered in the axial direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
11. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to any one of claims 6 to 9, The aforementioned space is formed by cutting out a triangular shape from both ends of the claw piece in the circumferential direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
12. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member according to any one of claims 6 to 9, The space is formed by cutting out triangular notches from both ends in the circumferential direction so that they are staggered in the axial direction. A rod-shaped decorative material holding member characterized by the above.
13. A rod-shaped decorative material dispensing container comprising a rod-shaped decorative material holding member as described in claim 1, The tip section has a through hole through which the rod-shaped decorative material can move forward and backward, A base cylinder is assembled to the aforementioned front cylinder so as to be rotatable relative to it, The system includes a feeding mechanism that, by relative rotation between the tip cylinder and the base cylinder, moves the rod-shaped decorative material, held by the rod-shaped decorative material holding member, forward and backward from the tip opening of the through hole in the tip cylinder, The through hole of the tip cylinder is provided with a guide groove that guides the rod-shaped decorative material holding member along the axial direction. The claw piece is located in the guide groove. A dispensing container for rod-shaped cosmetic material, characterized by the features described above.