Container having a built-in applicator

Abstract

An applicator-equipped container is disclosed, comprising an applicator that can be used to apply contents. An applicator-equipped container according to one aspect of the present invention may include: a container body having a neck portion formed around an opening communicating with the contents, having a receiving space formed on the inside, and a wiper portion protruding inward from the inner surface of the neck portion; and an applicator having a cap portion and a stick portion, wherein the cap portion is detachably coupled to the neck portion and the stick portion is extended, and configured such that, while the cap portion is coupled to the neck portion, the stick portion passes through the opening and at least a portion is located within the receiving space. While the stick portion passes through the opening, the wiper portion may be in close contact with the stick portion.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a container for holding contents, and specifically, to an applicator-equipped container that includes an applicator that can be used to apply contents. Background Technology

[0002] An applicator is a tool used to apply contents provided in the form of cream, gel, liquid, etc., to a target area. For example, an applicator can be used to apply colored cosmetics that the user does not want to get on their hands. The user can insert the applicator into a container containing the cosmetic liquid to first pick up the liquid on the applicator, and then apply the liquid picked up on the applicator to the target area.

[0003] Typically, applicators are carried separately from cosmetic containers because the elongated shape of the applicator makes it difficult to design it to be attached to the container. For example, if the applicator is attached in a location separated from the part containing the contents, there is a risk that the contents adhering to the applicator after use may contaminate the cosmetic container and its surroundings. Conversely, if the applicator is attached inside the part containing the contents, it becomes difficult to seal the container, raising concerns that the contents may spill out. Additionally, an excessive amount of contents may adhere to the applicator, causing excess contents to fall off during use and contaminate the user's clothing or other objects. Furthermore, even when the applicator is carried separately from the cosmetic container, there is the inconvenience of having to store the applicator in a dedicated container or plastic bag to prevent the contents adhering to it from contaminating the surroundings. The problem to be solved

[0004] Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems, and one aspect of the present invention is to provide an applicator-mounted container that can seal a receiving space for storing contents while being equipped with an applicator using a simple structure.

[0005] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an applicator-mounted container that is equipped with an applicator and can prevent an excessive amount of contents from adhering to the applicator.

[0006] Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an applicator-equipped container that can prevent waste by allowing an appropriate amount of contents to adhere to the applicator even after the contents contained inside have decreased, and by enabling almost all of the contents to be used.

[0007] Other objects of the present invention will become more apparent through the embodiments described below. means of solving the problem

[0008] An applicator-equipped container according to one aspect of the present invention may comprise: a container body having a neck portion formed around an opening communicating with the receiving space formed on the inside and a wiper portion protruding inward from the inner surface of the neck portion, and a receiving space formed on the inside and a neck portion formed around an opening communicating with the receiving space; and an applicator having a cap portion and a stick portion, wherein the cap portion is detachably coupled to the neck portion and the stick portion is extended, and configured such that when the cap portion is coupled to the neck portion, the stick portion passes through the opening and at least a portion thereof is located within the receiving space. When the stick portion passes through the opening, the wiper portion may be in close contact with the stick portion.

[0009] The applicator-mounted container according to the present invention may have one or more of the following embodiments. For example, the neck portion and the wiper portion may be formed integrally from the same material, wherein the neck portion may be formed with a thickness that does not cause elastic deformation, and the wiper portion may be formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation. In the case where the container body includes a tube portion that forms the receiving space on the inside and has the neck portion on the top, the tube portion, the neck portion, and the wiper portion may be formed integrally from the same material, and the tube portion may be formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation.

[0010] The wiper portion may have a through hole formed on its inner side, and the wiper portion may have a clearance slit leading to the through hole.

[0011] The above stick portion may have a cross-section in which the length in the first direction is greater than the length in the second direction. When the wiper portion forms a through hole on its inner side and a clearance slit leading to the through hole is formed in the wiper portion so that a wiper blade is formed between them, the contact area of ​​the wiper portion with respect to the stick portion may vary depending on the relative orientation of the stick portion with respect to the wiper blade.

[0012] The applicator may further include a tip portion connected to the bottom of the stick portion. The tip portion may have the shape of a tube.

[0013] The wiper portion may protrude inward from the lower part of the neck portion, and the cap portion may include a plug portion that is in close contact with the inner surface of the neck portion on the wiper portion. Effects of the invention

[0014] According to the means for solving the problem of the present invention as described above, various effects including the following can be expected. However, the present invention is not required to exhibit all of the following effects to be valid.

[0015] An applicator-equipped container according to one embodiment of the present invention can effectively seal a receiving space containing contents and prevent contents adhering to the applicator from contaminating other surrounding objects.

[0016] In an applicator-equipped container according to one embodiment of the present invention, the receiving space is hermetically sealed when the contents are not in use, but when the contents are in use, air can enter and exit between the inside and outside of the receiving space, so that the phenomenon in which it becomes difficult to attach and detach the applicator due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the receiving space does not occur.

[0017] In addition, the applicator-equipped container according to one embodiment of the present invention can allow a sufficient amount of contents to be applied to the applicator even after the amount of contents remaining in the receiving space has decreased, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0018] In addition, the applicator-mounted container according to some embodiments of the present invention can be manufactured with a relatively small number of parts and can be manufactured using an integral member of the same material, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and allowing the components to be recycled more easily. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary applicator-mounted container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary applicator-mounted container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view exemplarily showing the container body of an applicator-mounted container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a plan view showing the container body of Figure 3. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view exemplarily showing an applicator of an applicator-mounted container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a bottom view showing the applicator of Fig. 5. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view conceptually showing the relationship between the stick portion and the wiper portion in an applicator-mounted container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0020] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the essence of the present invention.

[0021] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0022] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are given the same reference number regardless of the drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0024] For convenience of explanation, expressions such as "upper side," "lower side," "inner side," and "outer side" are used in this specification. In the following description, "upper side" and "lower side" are based on the case where the applicator-mounted container (1000) is arranged as shown in FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2. Of course, when the applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention is actually used, the upper direction mentioned in the specification may not coincide with the actual upper direction. In the following description, "inner side" is intended to refer to the side closer to the interior of the applicator-mounted container (1000) or the object being described based on a virtual horizontal plane, and "outer side" is intended to refer to the side further away from the interior.

[0025] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view illustrating an applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2, the applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention may largely include a container body (100) and an applicator (300).

[0026] The container body (100) may form a receiving space (125) for receiving contents on its inner side. The contents (not shown) stored in the receiving space (125) may be contents that require an applicator for use or for which using an applicator is convenient. The contents (not shown) stored in the receiving space (125) may be provided in the form of, for example, liquid, cream, gel, powder, etc., and may be one of various cosmetics. Of course, the present invention is not limited by the contents received in the receiving space (125) of the container body (100).

[0027] FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 4 are a perspective view and a plan view illustrating, respectively, an applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the container body (100) may largely include a tube portion (120), a neck portion (140), and a wiper portion (180).

[0028] The tube portion (120) may be a part that forms a receiving space (125). The tube portion (120) may be formed in the shape of a conventional tube for toothpaste, ointment, etc., for example, after the contents (not shown) are filled into the receiving space (125), a folded portion and / or an adhesive portion may be formed at the bottom so that the lower part of the receiving space (125) is sealed. The tube portion (120) may be connected to the neck portion (160) by a shoulder portion (140) formed on its upper part.

[0029] The tube portion (120) may be manufactured separately and connected to the shoulder portion (140) or neck portion (160), or it may be manufactured integrally with the shoulder portion (140) or neck portion (160). It may be advantageous for the tube portion (120) to be configured to be deformable by pressure applied by a user.

[0030] In the example illustrated in the drawing, the receiving space (125) of the container body (100) is formed by the tube portion (120), but in other embodiments of the present invention not illustrated, the container body (100) may be implemented with a structure other than a tube. For example, the container body (100) may be implemented in the shape of a general bottle that is not deformed by the user's pressure, such as metal, glass, plastic, etc.

[0031] The neck portion (160) may be formed around an opening that communicates to the receiving space (125) from the upper part of the container body (100). The neck portion (160) may have a hollow cylindrical shape, and the passage inside the neck portion (160) may form an opening that communicates the receiving space (125) with the outside.

[0032] The neck portion (160) can be configured to be coupled with the applicator (300), and can also be configured so that the receiving space (125) is sealed when the applicator (300) is coupled. To this end, the inner surface of the neck portion (160) can be formed as a smooth surface that maintains a uniform inner diameter overall, and one or more contact grooves (162) can be formed on the inner surface of the neck portion (160). The contact grooves (162) can improve sealing performance by allowing the plug portion (350) formed on the cap portion (310) of the applicator (300) to be more completely and over a larger contact surface to be in close contact with the inner surface of the neck portion (160).

[0033] Meanwhile, a coupling groove and / or coupling projection for coupling with the cap portion (310) may be formed on the outer surface of the neck portion (160). In the example illustrated in the drawing, a male screw (168) is formed on the outer surface of the neck portion (160), and when the applicator (300) is coupled, the male screw (168) of the neck portion (160) engages with the female screw (328) of the cap portion (310).

[0034] The wiper portion (180) protrudes inward from the inner surface of the neck portion (160) and serves to wipe away contents adhering to the stick portion (360) of the applicator (300). As depicted in FIGS. 2 and 3, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the wiper portion (180) may be located at the lower part of the neck portion (160).

[0035] FIG. 4 further illustrates a wiper portion (180) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the wiper portion (180) may have a through hole (185) formed on its inner side. Additionally, one or more clearance slits (187) leading to the through hole may be formed in the wiper portion (180). The portion between two adjacent clearance slits (187) of the wiper portion (180) can be seen as forming a type of wiper blade (188). Since the inner side of the wiper blade (188) is not constrained due to the formation of the clearance slits (187), the inner side of the wiper blade (188) can move more freely up and down.

[0036] In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the through hole (185) is formed in a circular shape, and as described below, this has a shape different from the cross-section of the stick portion (360). The through hole (185) illustrated in FIG. 4 has a size smaller than the cross-section of the stick portion (360) but is formed to be larger than the cross-section of the tip portion (380). In addition, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, three clearance slits (187) are formed in the wiper portion (180) to form three wiper blades (188), but the number of clearance slits (187) and wiper blades (188) may vary depending on the embodiment. For example, in the example conceptually illustrated in FIG. 7, two clearance slits (187) and two wiper blades (188) are formed in the wiper portion (180).

[0037] When the stick portion (360) passes through the opening inside the neck portion (160) and the through hole (185) inside the wiper portion (180), the wiper portion (180) can be in close contact with the stick portion (360). Therefore, when the user pulls the applicator (300) upward, the stick portion (360) located within the receiving space (125) passes through the wiper portion (180), and the wiper blade (188) can wipe away the contents adhering to the outer surface of the stick portion (360).

[0038] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the neck portion (160) and the wiper portion (180) may be formed integrally from the same material. However, since the neck portion (160) requires a certain degree of structural strength for coupling with the cap portion (310) and the wiper portion (180) requires elasticity for close contact with the stick portion (360), the neck portion (160) may be formed with a thickness that does not cause elastic deformation, and the wiper portion (180) may be formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation.

[0039] Furthermore, the tube portion (120), neck portion (160), and wiper portion (180) of the container body (100) may all be formed integrally using the same material. In this case, the tube portion (120) may also be formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation. The wiper portion (180) is designed considering the size and shape of the neck portion (160) and the stick portion (360). The applicator-mounted container (1000) shown in the drawing can be particularly advantageously used when manufactured in a relatively small size, but the present invention is not limited by the size of the container (1000).

[0040] The applicator (300) corresponds to a tool used by a user to apply contents (not shown) to a target area. FIGS. 5 and 6 are an exploded perspective view and a bottom view exemplarily showing the applicator (300) of an applicator-equipped container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and FIGS. 5 and 6, the applicator (300) may largely include a cap portion (310), a stick portion (360), and a tip portion (380).

[0041] The cap portion (310) is a part that is coupled to the neck portion (160) of the container body (100) and can form the upper part of the applicator-mounted container (1000). As shown in FIG. 5, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the cap portion (310) may be implemented in a structure in which an outer cap (320) and an inner cap (340) are coupled to each other.

[0042] The outer cap (320) corresponds to the outer side of the cap portion (310). Referring to FIG. 2, the outer cap (320) may include a cover surface (322) and a side wall (324) to form a coupling space on its inner side. The cover surface (322) corresponds to the upper part of the outer cap (320), and the side wall (324) may extend downward from the edge of the cover surface (322) to define the outer side of the outer cap (320).

[0043] A coupling groove and / or coupling projection for coupling the inner cap (340) may be formed on the inner surface of the side wall (324). In the example illustrated in the drawing, a coupling groove (326) is formed on the inner surface of the side wall (324), and when the inner cap (340) is coupled to the outer cap (320), the coupling projection (346) of the inner cap (340) is inserted into the coupling groove (325) of the outer cap (320).

[0044] Additionally, a coupling groove and / or coupling projection for coupling with the container body (100) may be formed on the inner surface of the side wall (324). In the example illustrated in the drawing, a female screw (328) is formed on the inner surface of the side wall (324), and when the applicator (300) is coupled to the container body (100), the female screw (328) of the outer cap (320) engages with the male screw (168) of the neck portion (160). This structure allows the cap portion (310) of the applicator (300) to be detachably coupled to the neck portion (160) of the container body (100).

[0045] The outer cap (320) may further include a connecting boss (330). The connecting boss (330) may extend downward from the lower surface of the cover surface (322) as a part to which the upper end of the stick portion (360) is connected. As described below, the stick portion (360) may have a cross-section formed such that the length in the first direction is greater than the length in the second direction (e.g., elliptical). If the part of the stick portion (360) connected to the connecting boss (330) has a cross-section formed to be longer in a specific direction, similar to the rest of the stick portion (360), the connecting boss (330) may also be formed in a corresponding shape.

[0046] If necessary, a coupling groove and / or a coupling projection for coupling the stick portion (360) may be formed on the inner surface of the coupling boss (330). In the example illustrated in the drawing, a coupling projection (332) is formed on the inner surface of the coupling boss (330), and when the upper end of the stick portion (360) is inserted into the inner side of the coupling boss (330), the coupling projection (332) is inserted into the coupling groove (363) formed in the stick portion (360).

[0047] The inner cap (340) forms part of the structure for coupling the stick portion (360) to the outer cap (320), while serving to seal the opening of the neck portion (160) when the cap portion (310) is coupled to the neck portion (160). The inner cap (340) can be inserted into the coupling space of the outer cap (320) and coupled to the outer cap (320) and the stick portion (360), respectively. Referring to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, the inner cap (340) may include a base (342), a coupling rim (344), an upper boss (348), a plug portion (350), and a lower boss (354).

[0048] The base (342) corresponds to a part that supports other parts of the inner cap (340). A through hole may be formed in the center of the base (342) through which the upper part of the stick portion (360) can pass. The inner diameter of the through hole formed in the base (342) may be formed smaller than the outer diameter of the stick portion (360), but may be formed to a size corresponding to the outer diameter within the coupling groove (364) formed in the stick portion (360). When the stick portion (360) is inserted into the through hole of the base (342), the base (342) can be inserted into and fixed in the coupling groove (364) of the stick portion (360).

[0049] The connecting rim (344) may extend upward and / or downward from the edge of the base (342). The connecting rim (344) may contact the outer cap (320) to assist in the connection between the outer cap (320) and the inner cap (340). A connecting groove and / or a connecting projection may be formed on the outer surface of the connecting rim (344) for connection with the outer cap (320). In the example illustrated in the drawing, a connecting projection (346) is formed on the outer surface of the connecting rim (344), and when the inner cap (340) is connected to the outer cap (320), the connecting projection (346) of the inner cap (340) is inserted into the connecting groove (325) of the outer cap (320) and fixed.

[0050] The upper boss (348) can extend upward from the base (342) and contact the outer cap (320) to help connect the outer cap (320) and the inner cap (340). In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the upper end of the stick portion (360) is inserted into the inner side of the connecting boss (330) of the outer cap (320), and the lower end of the connecting boss (330) is inserted into the inner side of the upper boss (348) of the inner cap (340). This structure secures the inner cap (340) to the outer cap (320), while allowing the connecting boss (330) to secure the stick portion (360) more strongly.

[0051] The plug portion (350) may extend downward from the base (342) and may serve to seal the opening of the neck portion (160) when the cap portion (310) is coupled to the neck portion (160). The plug portion (350) may have a cylindrical shape overall and may have an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the neck portion (160). The plug portion (350) may have a length less than or equal to the length of the portion of the neck portion (160) above the wiper portion (180). If necessary, one or more contact grooves and / or contact protrusions may be formed on the outer surface of the plug portion (350). The contact grooves and contact protrusions may improve sealing performance by allowing the plug portion (350) to be more completely and over a larger contact surface to be in close contact with the inner surface of the neck portion (160).

[0052] In the example illustrated in the drawing, a contact projection (352) is formed on the plug portion (350), and the contact projection (352) is inserted into a contact groove (162) formed on the inner circumference of the neck portion (160). However, it is not necessary for all contact projections corresponding to the contact grooves to be inserted at the contact surface between the plug portion (350) and the neck portion (160), nor is it necessary for all contact projections to be inserted into the corresponding contact grooves. For example, even if a specific contact projection is not inserted into the contact groove (162) of the neck portion (160), a part of the plug portion (350) may be partially pressed into the contact groove (162) due to elastic deformation, which can provide the effect of increasing the sealing force by increasing the contact area.

[0053] The lower boss (354) can extend downward from the base (342) and can assist in the connection between the inner cap (340) and the stick portion (360). The inner diameter of the lower boss (354) may have a value corresponding to the outer diameter of the stick portion (360), and as a result, the inner cap (340) and the stick portion (360) can be fixed to each other by a contact force over a large contact area corresponding to the length of the lower boss (354). As described below, the stick portion (360) may have a cross-section formed such that the length in the first direction is greater than the length in the second direction (e.g., elliptical). If the part of the stick portion (360) that is connected to the lower boss (354) has a cross-section formed longer in a specific direction, similar to the rest of the stick portion (360), the lower boss (354) may also be formed in a corresponding shape.

[0054] In the example illustrated in the drawing, the cap portion (310) is depicted as being composed of a structure in which the outer cap (320) and the inner cap (340) are combined with each other; however, the outer cap (320) and the inner cap (340) may be integrated into a single integral member, and some components of the outer cap (320) and the inner cap (340) may be omitted. Similarly, in the example illustrated in the drawing, the applicator (300) is depicted as being composed of a structure in which the cap portion (310) and the stick portion (360) are combined with each other; however, the cap portion (310) and the stick portion (360) may be integrated into a single integral member, and some components of the cap portion (310) and the stick portion (360) may be omitted.

[0055] The stick portion (360) corresponds to the part where the contents of the receiving space (125) are applied. The stick portion (360) can be extended downward from the cap portion (310). Thus, when the cap portion (310) is coupled to the neck portion (160), at least a portion of the stick portion (360) passes through the opening of the neck portion (160) and the through hole (185) of the wiper portion (180) and is located within the receiving space (125).

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the stick portion (360) may have a cross-section formed such that the length in the first direction is greater than the length in the second direction. For example, referring to FIG. 6, the stick portion (360) illustrated in FIG. 6 has an elliptical cross-section such that the length in the first direction (left-right direction in FIG. 6) is greater than the length in the second direction (up-down direction in FIG. 6). Of course, the stick portion (360) may be configured to have a cross-section other than an elliptical one while having the length in the first direction greater than the length in the second direction. The stick portion (360) may have a cross-section following the shape of a rectangle or other geometric figure formed to be longer in a specific direction, for example. Here, the first direction and the second direction are different directions, but they do not necessarily have to be orthogonal directions.

[0057] When the cross-section of the stick portion (360) is formed to be longer in a specific direction, such as an elliptical shape, the outer surface of the stick portion (360) can be divided into a smooth portion (366) formed to be relatively longer or with a larger radius of curvature, and a corner portion (368) formed to be relatively shorter or with a smaller radius of curvature. In the case of the stick portion (360) shown in FIG. 6, the portion of the stick portion (360) facing the upper and lower parts of FIG. 6 can be seen as the smooth portion (366), and the portion facing the left and right parts of FIG. 6 can be seen as the corner portion (368). The relationship between the stick portion (360) and the wiper portion (180) will be explained in more detail later.

[0058] The tip portion (380) is a part that constitutes the end of the applicator (300) and can be connected to the bottom of the stick portion (360) by the connecting portion (370). The tip portion (380) can be implemented in various shapes, but in one embodiment of the present invention, it can be formed in the shape of a sphere as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. A sphere refers to a shape in which a part of a sphere is cut along a predetermined plane.

[0059] As the tip portion (380) has a spherical shape and a flat surface (382) of a flat shape, the user can use the applicator (300) with a much higher degree of freedom. For example, the user can apply the contents as a linear member with a large area using the smooth portion (366) of the stick portion (360), apply the contents as a linear member with a smaller area using the edge portion (368) of the stick portion (360), apply the contents as a dot member with a slightly larger area using the flat surface (382) of the tip portion (380), or apply the contents as a fine dot member with a smaller area using another spherical portion of the tip portion (380).

[0060] Hereinafter, a method of using an applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0061] When a user first uses the applicator-equipped container (1000), the receiving space (125) of the container body (100) is filled with contents (not shown), and the cap portion (310) of the applicator (300) is connected to the neck portion (160) of the container body (100). When the cap portion (310) is connected to the neck portion (160), the stick portion (360) is contained in the contents within the receiving space (125), and the outer surface of the plug portion (350) is in close contact with the inner surface of the neck portion (160), thereby sealing the receiving space (125).

[0062] The user can release the connection between the cap portion (310) and the neck portion (160). For example, if the cap portion (310) is connected to the neck portion (160) by a screw connection, the user can release the connection by rotating the cap portion (310).

[0063] When the connection between the cap portion (310) and the neck portion (160) is released, the user can pull the cap portion (310) upward to separate the applicator (300) from the container body (100). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the through hole (185) of the wiper portion (180) is not completely blocked by the stick portion (360), or other holes such as a clearance slit (187) are formed in the wiper portion (180), so that external air can flow into the receiving space (125) when the stick portion (360) is pulled out. If the wiper portion (180) completely blocks the flow of air into the receiving space (125), negative pressure is formed in the receiving space (125), which may make it difficult to pull out the stick portion (360).

[0064] As the applicator (300) is drawn upward, the stick portion (360) passes through the wiper portion (180). The wiper blade (188) and / or other parts of the wiper portion (180) are capable of slight elastic deformation and adhere to the outer surface of the stick portion (360), thereby allowing the contents adhering to the stick portion (360) to be wiped off at least partially. The wiper portion (180) may have parts that do not contact the outer surface of the stick portion (360), such as a slack slit (187), and thus contents may still remain on a part of the stick portion (360). Additionally, a larger amount of contents may remain in the connecting portion (370) and the tip portion (380), which have a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the stick portion (360), compared to the stick portion (360). The user can apply the contents attached to the stick portion (360), the connecting portion (370), and the tip portion (380) to the desired target area. After using the contents, the user can re-insert the stick portion (360) into the through hole (185) of the wiper portion (180) and attach the cap portion (310) to the neck portion (160).

[0065] As the contents of the applicator-equipped container (1000) continue to be used, the contents within the receiving space (125) gradually decrease, but since the connecting part (370) and the tip part (380) of the applicator (300) from which the contents are most easily applied are located at the bottom of the receiving space (125), the user will not feel any inconvenience in using it until the contents are almost depleted. In particular, as shown in the example illustrated in the drawing, when the container body (100) is configured to include a tube part (120) capable of elastic deformation, even if the amount of contents remaining in the receiving space (125) is small, the user can press the tube part (120) to artificially apply the contents to the stick part (360), connecting part (370), and tip part (380).

[0066] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view conceptually illustrating the relationship between a stick portion (360) and a wiper portion (180) in an applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 (a) shows a neck portion (160) and a wiper portion (180) formed on the inside thereof. FIG. 7 (b) and (c) conceptually illustrate the stick portion (360) passing through the wiper portion (180).

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 7, in an applicator-mounted container (1000) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of wiper blades (188) formed on the wiper portion (180) may be equal to the number of corner portions (368) of the stick portion (360). In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, two corner portions (368) are formed on the stick portion (360) and two wiper blades (188) are formed on the wiper portion (180). In an embodiment of the present invention, three wiper blades (188) are formed on the wiper portion (180) as in FIG. 4, and the stick portion (360) may have a cross-section close to a triangle by including three corner portions (368).

[0068] Referring to FIG. 7, the number of clearance slits (187) and wiper blades (188) formed in the wiper part (180) and the number of corner parts (368) of the stick part (360) are designed in advance so that the contact area of ​​the wiper part (180) with respect to the stick part (360) varies according to the relative orientation of the stick part (360) with respect to the wiper blades (188).

[0069] For example, in FIG. 7(b), the stick portion (360) is oriented such that the edge portion (368) faces the clearance slit (187) and the smooth portion (366) faces the wiper blade (188). In this case, the wiper blade (188) can contact the smooth portion (366) over a relatively wide area, and thus can wipe away a larger amount of contents from the stick portion (360). When the user pulls out the applicator (300), the contents will remain on the edge portion (368) of the stick portion (360).

[0070] Conversely, in FIG. 7(c), the stick portion (360) is oriented such that the smooth portion (366) faces the clearance slit (187) and the edge portion (368) faces the wiper blade (188). In this case, the wiper blade (188) can come into contact with the edge portion (368) over a relatively narrow area. In particular, the edge portion (368) presses the wiper blade (188) outward, causing the wiper blade (188) to move further away from the stick portion (360). As a result, the wiper portion (180) wipes away a relatively small amount of contents from the stick portion (360), and a larger amount of contents will remain on the stick portion (360).

[0071] FIG. 7 illustrates a case where two corner portions (368) are formed on the stick portion (360) and two wiper blades (188) are formed on the wiper portion (180), and the contact area between the stick portion (360) and the wiper portion (180) varies depending on the relative orientation of the stick portion (360) with respect to the wiper blades (188). Of course, it is possible to obtain a similar effect even when a larger number of corner portions (368) and wiper blades (188) are provided.

[0072] The applicator-equipped container (1000) according to some embodiments of the present invention presented above can effectively seal the receiving space (125) containing the contents and prevent the contents adhering to the applicator (300) from contaminating other surrounding objects. When the contents are not in use, the receiving space (125) is hermetically sealed, but when the contents are in use, air can enter and exit between the inside and outside of the receiving space (125), so that the phenomenon in which it becomes difficult to connect and separate the applicator (300) due to the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the receiving space (125) does not occur.

[0073] Even though the stick portion (360) of the applicator (300) is stored together with the contents in the receiving space (125) where the contents are stored, when the user uses the applicator (300), an excessive amount of contents does not come out on the stick portion (360), so the possibility of the contents flowing or falling and contaminating the surroundings is significantly reduced. Conversely, the structure of the applicator-mounted container (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention allows a sufficient amount of contents to come out on the applicator (300) even after the amount of contents remaining in the receiving space (125) has decreased, thereby increasing user convenience. Since the contents contained in the receiving space (125) can be used to the maximum extent, waste of contents can be prevented, and environmental pollution caused by the disposal of contents can be reduced.

[0074] In addition, the applicator-mounted container (1000) according to some embodiments of the present invention can be manufactured with a relatively small number of parts and can be manufactured using an integral member of the same material. This can simplify the manufacturing process of the applicator-mounted container (1000) and also provides the advantage of facilitating the recycling of components.

[0075] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to one embodiment, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0076] 1000: Applicator-equipped container 100: Container body 120: Tube section 125: Accommodation space 140: Shoulder area 160: Neck part 180: Wiper section 185: Through hole 188: Wiper blade 300: Applicator 310: Cap 320: Outer cap 340: Inner cap 350: Plug section 360: Stick part 366: Smooth part 368: Corner 370: Connection 380: Tips

Claims

Claim 1 A container body having a receiving space formed on the inside for receiving contents, a neck portion formed around an opening communicating with the receiving space on the top, and a wiper portion protruding inward from the inner surface of the neck portion; and an applicator having a cap portion and a stick portion, wherein the cap portion is detachably coupled to the neck portion and the stick portion is extended, and configured such that when the cap portion is coupled to the neck portion, the stick portion passes through the opening and at least a portion thereof is located within the receiving space; wherein the wiper portion is in close contact with the stick portion when the stick portion passes through the opening. Claim 2 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 1, wherein the neck portion and the wiper portion are integrally formed of the same material, the neck portion is formed with a thickness that does not cause elastic deformation, and the wiper portion is formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation. Claim 3 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 2, wherein the container body includes a tube portion having a receiving space formed on the inside and a neck portion provided on the top, and the tube portion, the neck portion, and the wiper portion are formed integrally from the same material, and the tube portion is formed with a thickness that causes elastic deformation. Claim 4 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 1, characterized in that the wiper portion has a through hole formed on its inner side, and the wiper portion has an allowance slit formed therein leading to the through hole. Claim 5 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 1, characterized in that the stick portion has a cross-section formed such that the length in the first direction is greater than the length in the second direction. Claim 6 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 5, wherein the wiper portion has a through hole formed on its inner side, and the wiper portion has a clearance slit formed leading to the through hole, with a wiper blade formed therein, and the contact area of ​​the wiper portion with respect to the stick portion varies according to the relative orientation of the wiper blade. Claim 7 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 1, characterized in that the applicator further includes a tip portion connected to the lower end of the stick portion. Claim 8 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 7, characterized in that the tip portion has the shape of a tube. Claim 9 An applicator-mounted container according to claim 1, characterized in that the wiper portion protrudes inward from the lower part of the neck portion, and the cap portion includes a plug portion that is in close contact with the inner surface of the neck portion above the wiper portion.

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