Container

The rotatable cover design with integrated application and pivot mechanisms in contents containers addresses the issues of spillage and contamination by providing convenient access and protection, enhancing user experience.

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Application Number
PCT/KR2024/011786
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-01-16
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-07-24

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Technical Problem

Conventional contents containers require complete separation of the cover for access, leading to potential spillage and difficulty in alignment, necessitating a separate application material that is prone to contamination.

Method used

A cover design with rotatable support portions that allow for easy access and application, featuring a pivot mechanism and an integrated application portion that can be exposed or shielded through rotation, along with an outer cover for additional protection.

Benefits of technology

Enhances user convenience by preventing spillage and contamination while eliminating the need for a separate application material, allowing seamless access and application of contents.

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Abstract

Provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is a container. The content container comprises: a container part for accommodating content; and a cover, detachably provided in the container part, for opening and closing the container part, wherein the cover comprises: a first support part; a second support part integral with the first support part but rotatable relative thereto; and a cover part extending from the first support part toward the second support part.
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Description

Contents container

[0001] This application relates to a container for contents.

[0002] Most conventional container covers are designed to completely seal the opening of the container. Therefore, applying the contents requires the cover to be completely removed. This requires grasping the cover by hand and pulling it with force. Furthermore, it can be cumbersome to align it precisely when reattaching it, which can be a hassle. There's also a risk of the contents falling out during the process of removing the cover.

[0003] Meanwhile, to use the contents after removing the cover, a separate dispensing device had to be used to dispense the contents. Having a separate dispensing device like this makes storage and management difficult, and in particular, because the dispensing device is exposed to the outside, it can be prone to contamination.

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a container for contents.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present application, a contents container is provided. The contents container includes a container portion for accommodating contents; and a cover detachably provided on the container portion for opening and closing the container portion. The cover may include a first support portion; a second support portion formed integrally with the first support portion and rotatable with respect to the first support portion; and an application portion extending from the first support portion toward the second support portion.

[0006] Additionally, at least a portion of the perimeter of the application portion may be in contact with at least a portion of the perimeter of the second support portion.

[0007] Additionally, in the first state where the second support part is spread out relative to the first support part, the cover can shield the open space of the container part.

[0008] Additionally, the perimeter of the application portion that was in contact with the second support portion in the first state may be exposed to the outside in the second state in which the second support portion is rotated so as to be in contact with the first support portion.

[0009] Additionally, the application portion may include a protrusion extending from the first support portion; and a recessed portion in which one area of ​​the protrusion is formed concavely.

[0010] In addition, the present invention further includes a rotational portion formed between the first support portion and the second support portion, allowing the second support portion to rotate with respect to the first support portion, wherein the rotational portion is formed by a groove on one side of the cover, and the second support portion can rotate to the opposite side of the one side by the groove.

[0011] In addition, the rotating part may include a first rotating part and a second rotating part that are spaced apart from each other, and the application part may be formed integrally with the first support part between the first rotating part and the second rotating part.

[0012] Additionally, a traction member may be formed to protrude upward in one area of ​​the first support member.

[0013] Additionally, a spacer may be formed in which one area of ​​the first support portion is sunken into the lower side of the towing portion.

[0014] Additionally, the cover may further include a hook formed to be bent outward along the perimeter of the first support portion and the second support portion and to be fixed to the container portion.

[0015] Additionally, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion may be formed between the first support portion and the second support portion to allow the second support portion to rotate and maintain contact with the first support portion.

[0016] Additionally, it may further include an outer cover detachably coupled to the container portion.

[0017] According to the present application, the contents inside the container can be protected from external contamination, etc. through the cover.

[0018] Additionally, the cover can be modified to be used for application, eliminating the hassle of having to prepare a separate application component to dispense the contents.

[0019] Additionally, user convenience can be improved by allowing deformation of the cover to occur through rotation between the supporting parts forming the cover.

[0020] Additionally, contamination of the cover can be prevented by protecting the cover through the outer cover.

[0021] The effects that can be obtained from the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present application belongs from the description below.

[0022] In order to more fully understand the drawings cited in the present invention, a brief description of each drawing is provided.

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 4 is a plan view of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 5 is a bottom view according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 6 is a side view according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers or symbols used in each drawing represent components or elements that perform substantially the same functions. For convenience, the directions of up, down, left, and right described below are based on the drawings, and the scope of the present application is not limited to these directions.

[0032] When explaining the technical concepts of this application, detailed descriptions of related known technologies will be omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the gist of this application. Furthermore, numbers (e.g., "first," "second," etc.) used throughout the description of this application are merely identifiers used to distinguish one component from another.

[0033] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the present application. The singular expression "a" includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. When a part is said to be connected to another part in this specification, this includes not only direct connections but also indirect connections with other components intervening. Furthermore, when a part is said to include a component, this does not exclude other components unless otherwise specifically stated, but rather includes other components as well.

[0034] Furthermore, the term "or" in this application is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from context, "X utilizes A or B" is intended to mean either of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X utilizes A; X utilizes B; or X utilizes both A and B, "X utilizes A or B" can apply to any of the above cases. Furthermore, the term "and / or" as used herein should be understood to refer to and encompass all possible combinations of one or more of the associated configurations listed.

[0035] It should be noted that the distinction between components in this application is merely a distinction based on the primary function of each component. In other words, two or more components described below may be combined into a single component, or a single component may be further subdivided into two or more components with more detailed functions. Furthermore, each component described below may, in addition to its own primary function, additionally perform some or all of the functions of other components. It should also be noted that some of the primary functions of each component may be exclusively performed by other components.

[0036]

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 4 is a plan view of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application, FIG. 5 is a bottom view according to an embodiment of the present application, and FIG. 6 is a side view according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, the contents container (1000) may include a container portion (100) and a cover (200).

[0039] The container (100) can provide a storage space (s) for storing contents. The container (100) can be freely selected from various types of containers, such as a tube, bottle, or jar, that can form the storage space (s). In particular, the container (100) can be a wide-mouthed jar. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0040] The contents accommodated in the container (100) may be liquid, gel, or solid cosmetics. For example, the contents may include lotion, milk lotion, moisturizing lotion, nourishing lotion, skin lotion, skin softener, skin toner, astringent, massage cream, nourishing cream, moisture cream, whitening essence, tone-up cream, sunscreen, sunscreen, sun milk, BB cream, base, foundation, CC cream, concealer, eyebrow, eye cream, primer, and the like. For example, the solid cosmetics may be at least partially made of powder, or may have a predetermined three-dimensional shape such as a plate, polygon, sphere, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various contents such as cosmetics, medicines, foods, various compounds, or compositions of different formulations or types may be applied.

[0041] The container (100) may include a receiving portion (110) forming a receiving space (s) and a spout portion (120) provided on the upper side of the receiving portion (110) to form an open space on the inside. A cover (200) may be mounted on the upper side and / or the inside of the spout portion (120).

[0042] The cover (200) is detachably provided on the container portion (100) (particularly the spout portion (120)) to open and close the container portion (100). Here, the cover (200) being detachably provided on the container portion (100) may include the cover (200) being simply placed on the container portion (100) and / or the cover (200) being detachably coupled to the container portion (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0043] The cover (200) not only protects the contents within the container (100), but also can take out the contents from the container (100) and provide them to the user and / or apply the contents to the user's skin, etc.

[0044] Specifically, the cover (200) may include a first support portion (210), a second support portion (220), an application portion (230), and a rotation portion (240).

[0045] In an embodiment, the first support portion (210), the second support portion (220), and the application portion (230) may be formed integrally. In this case, the second support portion (220) may be formed integrally with the first support portion (210), but may be rotatable relative to the first support portion (210).

[0046] In an embodiment, the cover (200) may transition between different first and second states depending on the rotation of the second support member (220). In the first state, the cover (200) may be provided on the container member (100) to block an open space of the container member (100). In the second state, the cover (200) may provide a dispensing function to dispense and / or dispense contents contained in the container member (100).

[0047] In an embodiment, the first state may be a state in which the second support (220) is unfolded relative to the first support (210). That is, the first support (210) and the second support (220) may extend in the same direction (i.e., horizontally). For example, in the first state, the cover (200) may have a plate-like shape. For example, the cover (200) may have various plate-like shapes such as a circle, a triangle, a square, a hexagon, an octagon, etc. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0048] In an embodiment, the second state may be a state in which the second support (220) rotates with respect to the first support (210) so that the second support (220) is in contact with the first support (210). In the second state, the application portion (230) extending from the first support (210) is exposed to the outside, and the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220) may be used to hold the application portion (230).

[0049] Although not shown, according to an embodiment, a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion that are coupled to each other to maintain a second state may be formed between the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220). The first coupling portion and the second coupling portion may be formed on the bottom surfaces of the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220). For example, one of the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion may be formed as a protrusion, and the other may be formed as a groove, and the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220) may be fitted and coupled to each other. However, such coupling between the protrusion and the groove is exemplary, and various coupling methods may be applied according to an embodiment. For example, the protrusion and the groove may be exchanged, the protrusion and the groove may be coupled to each other, or a screw coupling, etc. may be applied.

[0050] The application unit (230) can dispense contents from the container unit (100) and provide them to the user. Specifically, the application unit (230) can be formed to extend to one side from the first support unit (210), and the exposure of at least a portion of the application unit (230) and / or interference by the second support unit (220) can be controlled by the rotation of the second support unit (220). According to such control, the application unit (230) can shield the container unit (100) together with the first support unit (210), etc., or provide a dispensing function.

[0051] In an embodiment, the application portion (230) may include a protrusion (232) extending from the first support portion (210); and a recessed portion (234) in which a portion of the protrusion (232) is formed concavely. The contents can be easily dispensed onto the application portion (230) through the concave surface (i.e., the upper surface) of the recessed portion (234). In addition, the contents applied to the skin can be rubbed through the convex surface (i.e., the lower surface) of the recessed portion (234). However, such operations are exemplary and are not limited thereto.

[0052] In an embodiment, the application portion (230) is formed integrally with the first support portion (210), and extends from a region of the first support portion (210) toward the second support portion (220). At least a portion of the side periphery of the application portion (230) may be in contact with, or shielded (particularly in a horizontal direction) by, at least a portion of the side periphery (particularly an inner periphery) of the second support portion (220) (first state). When the second support portion (220) rotates to enter the second state, the contact or shielding between the second support portion (220) and the application portion (230) may be released. That is, the application portion (230) may be exposed to the outside.

[0053] For example, the second support member (220) may have a recessed area formed inwardly (in the horizontal direction), and the application member (230) may be positioned in the recessed area. For example, at least a portion of the side perimeter of the application member (230) may have a shape corresponding to at least a portion of the side perimeter of the second support member (220). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0054] The pivoting portion (240) is formed between the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220), so as to integrally connect the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220) and at the same time, allow the second support portion (220) to pivot with respect to the first support portion (210). For example, the pivoting portion (240) may be a groove formed on one surface of the cover (200). The second support portion (220) may pivot to the opposite surface of the one surface by the groove. Although the pivoting portion (240) is illustrated as being formed on the upper surface of the cover (200), this is merely exemplary, and the pivoting portion (240) may be formed on the lower surface of the cover (200), or may be formed on both the upper and lower surfaces.

[0055] In an embodiment, the pivoting portion (240) may include a first pivoting portion (242) and a second pivoting portion (244) that are spaced apart from each other. Between the first pivoting portion (242) and the second pivoting portion (244), the application portion (230) may extend from the first support portion (210) and be formed integrally with the first support portion (210).

[0056] According to an embodiment, the cover (200) may further include a pulling member (250). The pulling member (250) is for separating the cover (200) provided in the container part (100) from the container part (100). For example, the pulling member (250) may be formed to extend upward from one area of ​​the first support part (210).

[0057] In an embodiment, the towing member (250) may be formed to extend from the cover (200) (particularly the first support member (210)) to have a predetermined incline to facilitate phasing and withdrawal.

[0058] In an embodiment, the traction member (250) may include at least one traction extension. For example, a first traction extension may extend from the first support member (210) at a first angle relative to the first support member (210), and a second traction extension may extend from the first traction extension at a second angle relative to the first traction extension. In this case, the first angle and the second angle may be different from each other.

[0059] In an embodiment, at least one friction protrusion may be formed on one side of the towing member (250) to facilitate gripping.

[0060] In an embodiment, a spacer (260) may be formed in which a portion of the first support member (210) is sunken into the lower portion of the towing member (250). The spacer (260) is intended to expand the lower space of the towing member (250), thereby facilitating the user's grip.

[0061] In an embodiment, the towing portion (250) may be shielded laterally by a catch portion (270) of the cover (200). That is, the height of the towing portion (250) may be lower than or equal to the height of the catch portion (270). This can prevent inconvenience in use that occurs when the towing portion (250) excessively protrudes from the cover (200) or the towing portion (250) from being deformed by the outer cover (300) when the outer cover (300) is coupled. In particular, by forming a spacer (260) at the lower side of the towing portion (250), the height of the towing portion (250) can be lowered while still securing sufficient gripping space.

[0062] In an embodiment, the cover (200) may further include a catch (270) formed along the periphery of each of the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220). The catch (270) is for fixing to the upper end of the container portion (100), particularly the spout portion (120), and may, for example, extend upward from the periphery of the first support portion (210) and the second support portion (220), but may be formed to be bent toward the outside. For example, the catch (270) may include a first catch (272) formed along the periphery of the first support portion (210) and a second catch (274) formed along the periphery of the second support portion (220). The first catch (272) and the second catch (274) may be formed to be spaced apart from each other.

[0063] In an embodiment, a mounting portion (130) for supporting a catch portion (270) may be formed on the spout portion (120) of the container portion (100). For example, the mounting portion (130) may be formed to protrude inward from the inner surface of the container portion (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0064] The contents container (1000) illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0065]

[0066] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a contents container according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0067] The contents container (1000') is described in the same manner as the contents container (1000), and any duplicate description is omitted below.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 7, the contents container (1000') may further include an outer cover (300). The outer cover (300) may be detachably coupled to the container portion (100) to seal or open the container portion (100) and the cover (200) from the outside. The contents may be doubly protected by the cover (200) and the outer cover (300). In addition, the outer cover may be protected from external contamination by the cover (200) performing a coating function.

[0069] For example, screw threads (see FIGS. 1 and 2) are formed on the outside of the container portion (100) (particularly, the spout portion (120)), and correspondingly, screw threads (not shown) are formed on the inside of the outer cover (300), so that the outer cover (300) and the container portion (100) can be screw-coupled to each other. However, the coupling method is not limited to this. For example, various coupling methods such as a fitting coupling between a protrusion and a protrusion / groove, and a hooking coupling can be applied.

[0070] The contents container (1000') illustrated in FIG. 7 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to the embodiments of the present application.

[0071]

[0072] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a cover according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0073] Referring to Fig. 8, after the cover (200) is separated from the container (100), the second support (220) can be rotated toward the first support (210) by the rotational part (240). As a result of the rotation, the application part (230), which was at least partially shielded by the second support (220), can be exposed to the outside. In addition, after the rotation, the first support (210) and the second support (220) can come into contact with each other and be used for gripping.

[0074] In addition, the catch (270) and the traction part (250) of the cover (200) can support the user's finger or toes to make the grip more solid and stable.

[0075] In this way, the first support part (210) and the second support part (220) can be held and the contents inside the container part (100) can be taken out using the application part (230). The contents can be provided to the user as is or applied to the user's skin, hair, etc.

[0076] The cover (200) illustrated in FIG. 8 is exemplary, and various configurations may be applied according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0077]

[0078] As described above, embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specifications. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the substantial scope of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. As a container for contents, A container portion for receiving the contents; and It includes a cover that is detachably provided on the container part and opens and closes the container part, A contents container, wherein the cover comprises a first support portion; a second support portion formed integrally with the first support portion but rotatable with respect to the first support portion; and an application portion extended from the first support portion toward the second support portion.

2. In paragraph 1, A contents container, wherein at least a portion of the periphery of the application portion is in contact with at least a portion of the periphery of the second support portion.

3. In paragraph 1, A contents container, wherein the cover shields the open space of the container portion in a first state in which the second support portion is spread relative to the first support portion.

4. In paragraph 3, A container for contents, wherein the periphery of the application portion that was in contact with the second support portion in the first state is exposed to the outside in the second state in which the second support portion is rotated so that it comes into contact with the first support portion.

5. In paragraph 1, A contents container, wherein the application portion includes a protrusion extending from the first support portion; and a recessed portion in which one area of the protrusion is formed concavely.

6. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a pivot member formed between the first support member and the second support member, the pivot member allowing the second support member to pivot with respect to the first support member; The above rotating part is formed by a groove on one side of the cover, A contents container, wherein the second support member rotates toward the opposite side of the first side by the groove.

7. In paragraph 6, The above rotating part includes a first rotating part and a second rotating part which are spaced apart from each other, A contents container, wherein the application part is formed integrally with the first support part between the first rotating part and the second rotating part.

8. In paragraph 1, A contents container in which a pulling member protrudes upward in one area of the first support member.

9. In paragraph 8, A contents container, wherein a spacer is formed so that one area of the first support part is sunken into the lower side of the above-mentioned towing part.

10. In paragraph 1, A contents container, wherein the cover is formed by bending outwardly along the periphery of the first support portion and the second support portion and further includes a catch portion for fixing to the container portion.

11. In paragraph 1, A contents container, wherein a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion are formed between the first support portion and the second support portion so that the second support portion rotates and maintains a state of contact with the first support portion.

12. In paragraph 1, A contents container further comprising an outer cover detachably coupled to the above-mentioned container portion.

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