Applicator and packaging container comprising same

Abstract

The present application relates to an applicator and a packaging container comprising same. The applicator comprises an inner cap, a fixed ring, and an applicator head, wherein the inner cap comprises an outer ring and an inner ring which are fixedly connected; the outer ring is located outside the inner ring; the applicator head is fixedly connected to the inner ring; the fixed ring is fixedly fitted over the inner ring; and the fixed ring is embedded into the applicator head. The applicator head of the applicator is located inside an inner stopper, and when not in use, the applicator head is not in contact with material in an outer bottle, thereby saving the storage space of the material and avoiding contamination to the material.

Description

The applicator and the packaging container containing the applicator Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to cosmetic packaging technology, specifically to an applicator and a packaging container containing the applicator. Background Technology

[0002] Some cosmetics, such as lip gloss, lip stain, and liquid blush, require the use of an applicator. This applicator consists of a bottle and an applicator tip. During use, the applicator tip carries an appropriate amount of product and applies it to the designated area to complete the makeup application. Because the applicator tip is large and constantly inserted into the product within the bottle, it often carries an excessive amount of product. After use, the excess product is reinserted into the bottle along with the applicator tip, causing contamination of the product inside. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this application provides an applicator in which the applicator head is located inside the inner stopper. When not in use, the applicator head does not come into contact with the material in the outer bottle, which saves storage space for the material and avoids contamination of the material.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] An applicator includes an inner cover, a retaining ring, and an applicator head. The inner cover includes an outer ring and an inner ring that are fixedly connected. The applicator head is fixedly connected to the inner ring. The retaining ring is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the inner ring. The inner ring has a closed end wall. The retaining ring and the end wall together form an installation space for the applicator head.

[0006] Optionally, the inner ring includes a first outer side wall and a second outer side wall, the second outer side wall being recessed radially inward into the first outer side wall, and the fixing ring being sleeved on the second outer side wall.

[0007] Optionally, the inner ring has a first retaining tooth on its end wall, the end wall has a connecting rod extending axially, the applicator has an axially formed mounting groove, the connecting rod is fixedly inserted into the mounting groove, and the first retaining tooth is embedded in the applicator.

[0008] Optionally, the first end of the fixing ring is fixedly sleeved on the inner ring, and the second end of the fixing ring extends radially inward to form a clamping plate, and the clamping plate extends along the axial direction of the fixing ring to form a second locking tooth.

[0009] Optionally, the applicator head includes a mounting part, an applicator part, and a slot. The outer side wall of the mounting part is recessed radially inward to form the slot. The clamping plate is inserted into the slot, the second tooth is embedded in the mounting part, and the mounting part is fixed in the mounting space.

[0010] Optionally, the coating portion has at least one planar coating surface, and the minimum outer diameter of the coating portion is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the mounting portion.

[0011] Optionally, the applicator head is made of a porous material; and / or, the applicator head has flocking.

[0012] This application also provides a packaging container, including an applicator, an inner plug, and an outer bottle. The inner plug is fixedly installed inside the outer bottle, and the applicator is detachably fitted onto the outer bottle. When the applicator is installed on the outer bottle, the applicator head is located inside the inner plug. The inner plug is interference-fitted with the inner ring. The retaining ring is located between the inner ring and the inner plug. The inner plug is located inside the outer ring. A feed hole is provided on the inner plug, and a steel ball is provided inside the outer bottle.

[0013] Optionally, the feed hole includes a first feed hole, the inner plug has a bottom plate, and at least one first feed hole is provided on the bottom plate; and / or, the feed hole includes at least one second feed hole, the second feed hole being provided on the four sides of the inner plug.

[0014] Optionally, the outer bottle includes a bottle body and a bottle shoulder fixedly installed on the bottle body, the inner plug is made of a first material, the bottle shoulder is made of a second material, and the hardness of the first material is less than the hardness of the second material.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The applicator head is located inside the inner stopper. When not in use, the applicator head does not come into contact with the material in the outer bottle, which saves storage space and avoids contamination of the material. When in use, the material is absorbed by the applicator head through the feed hole on the inner stopper, so the applicator head can carry an appropriate amount of material, which is convenient for users and will not cause material waste, thus improving the efficiency of material use. In this application, the fixing ring is sleeved on the inner cover, and the fixing ring and the inner cover work together to fix the applicator head, which improves the bonding strength between the applicator head and the inner cover and prevents the applicator head from falling off. During assembly, the fixing ring is first installed on the applicator head, and then the inner cover is embedded into the applicator head, so the assembly method is simple and quick. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the packaging container in this application;

[0017] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 1;

[0018] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the packaging container in this application;

[0019] Figure 4 is one of the exploded views of the packaging container in this application;

[0020] Figure 5 is the second exploded view of the packaging container in this application;

[0021] Figure 6 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the inner cover in this application;

[0022] Figure 7 is a second schematic diagram of the inner cover structure in this application;

[0023] Figure 8 is the third structural schematic diagram of the inner cover in this application;

[0024] Figure 9 is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the inner cover in this application;

[0025] Figure 10 is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the inner cover in this application;

[0026] Figure 11 is the sixth structural schematic diagram of the inner cover in this application;

[0027] Figure 12 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the fixing ring in this application;

[0028] Figure 13 is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing ring in this application;

[0029] Figure 14 is the third structural schematic diagram of the fixing ring in this application;

[0030] Figure 15 is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the fixing ring in this application;

[0031] Figure 16 is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the fixing ring in this application;

[0032] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing ring in this application;

[0033] Figure 18 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the inner plug in this application;

[0034] Figure 19 is a second schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0035] Figure 20 is the third structural schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0036] Figure 21 is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0037] Figure 22 is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0038] Figure 23 is the sixth structural schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0039] Figure 24 is the seventh structural schematic diagram of the inner plug in this application;

[0040] Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the applicator head in this application;

[0041] In the diagram: 10-Outer cap, 20-Inner cap, 21-Outer ring, 22-Inner ring, 23-Connecting rod, 24-First locking tooth, 25-Internal thread, 26-First outer side wall, 27-Second outer side wall, 30-Fixing ring, 31-Clamping plate, 32-Second locking tooth, 40-Inner plug, 41-Protruding edge, 42-Bottom plate, 43-First feed hole, 44-Second feed hole, 45-Protrusion, 50-Applying head, 51-Mounting groove, 52-Card groove, 53-Mounting part, 54-Applying part, 60-Outer bottle, 61-Bottle body, 62-Bottle shoulder, 63-External thread, 64-Steel ball, 65-Groove. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described in this application are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such uses of the terms can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0044] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0045] Example: As shown in Figures 1-25, an applicator includes an inner cover 20, a retaining ring 30, and an applicator head 50. The inner cover 20 includes an outer ring 21 and an inner ring 22 that are fixedly connected. The applicator head 50 is fixedly connected to the inner ring 22. The retaining ring 30 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the inner ring 22. The inner ring 22 has a closed end wall. The retaining ring 30 and the end wall together form the installation space of the applicator head.

[0046] This applicator is used in a packaging container, which also includes an inner stopper 40 and an outer bottle 60. In use, the inner stopper 40 is fixed inside the outer bottle 60, and the applicator is inserted into the outer bottle 60. The applicator head 50 is located inside the inner stopper 40. The outer bottle 60 contains the product, which flows into the applicator head 50 through the inlet of the inner stopper 40. The applicator head 50 is used for cosmetic purposes. Because the applicator head 50 is located inside the inner stopper 40, it does not come into contact with the product in the outer bottle 60 when not in use, thus saving storage space and preventing contamination of the product.

[0047] In this application, the retaining ring 30 is fitted onto the inner ring 22 of the inner cover 20, that is, the retaining ring 30 is located on the outside of the inner ring 22, and the retaining ring 30 and the inner cover 20 work together to fix the applicator head 50, which improves the bonding strength between the applicator head 50 and the inner cover 20 and prevents the applicator head 50 from detaching. During assembly, the retaining ring 30 is first installed on the applicator head 50, and then the inner cover 20 is inserted into the applicator head 50 from above. That is, the inner cover 20 and the retaining ring 30 are a two-piece structure, and the applicator head 50 is connected to the inner ring 22 from the outside of the inner ring 22, which makes it convenient to install the applicator from bottom to top. Therefore, the assembly method is simpler and faster.

[0048] As shown in Figure 6-11, the inner ring 22 includes a first outer side wall 26 and a second outer side wall 27. The second outer side wall 27 is recessed radially inward into the first outer side wall 26, and the fixing ring 30 is sleeved on the second outer side wall 27. That is, a step is formed between the first outer side wall 26 and the second outer side wall 27. When the fixing ring 30 is sleeved on the second outer side wall 27, the outer side wall of the fixing ring 30 does not protrude from the first outer side wall 26. The outer ring 21 has a cylindrical structure with openings at the top and bottom, and the inner ring 22 has a cylindrical structure with an open top and a closed bottom. There is a gap between the outer ring 21 and the inner ring 22, and the fixing ring 30 is inserted into the gap. Optionally, the fixing ring 30 and the inner ring 22 are fixed by engaging with a protrusion and a slot. The second outer side wall 27 is provided with a slot and / or a protrusion, and the inner side wall of the fixing ring 30 is provided with a protrusion and / or a slot. During assembly, the protrusion is engaged into the slot to engage and fix the fixing ring 30 to the second outer side wall 27. Alternatively, the second outer side wall 27 is provided with threads, and the fixing ring 30 is screwed onto the second outer side wall.

[0049] As shown in Figures 6 and 9, the upper end of the inner ring 22 is open and is fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the outer ring 21. The lower end of the inner ring 22 is closed by an end wall. The end wall of the inner ring 22 is provided with a first retaining tooth 24 and an axially extending connecting rod 23. The end wall of the inner ring 22 is fixedly connected to the second outer sidewall 27 of the inner ring 22. As shown in Figures 2 and 25, the applicator head 50 has an axially formed mounting groove 51. The connecting rod 23 is fixedly inserted into the mounting groove 51, and the first retaining tooth 24 is embedded in the applicator head 50. The connecting rod 23 and the first retaining tooth 24 extend downward along the end wall of the inner ring 22. Optionally, the end wall of the inner ring 22 is provided with multiple first retaining teeth 24 circumferentially, and the distance between two adjacent first retaining teeth 24 is equal.

[0050] As shown in Figures 2 and 12-17, the first end of the fixing ring 30 is fixedly sleeved on the inner ring 22. In this embodiment, the first end of the fixing ring 30 is engaged and fixedly connected to the second outer wall 27. The second end of the fixing ring 30 extends radially inward to form a clamping plate 31. The clamping plate 31 extends along the axial direction of the fixing ring 30 to form a second locking tooth 32.

[0051] As shown in Figures 2 and 25, the applicator head 50 includes a mounting part 53, an applicator part 54, and a slot 52. The outer side wall of the mounting part 53 is recessed radially inward to form the slot 52. The clamping plate 31 is inserted into the slot 52, and the second clamping tooth 32 is embedded in the mounting part 53. The mounting part 53 is fixed in the mounting space.

[0052] The second locking tooth 32 extends toward the inner side of the fixing ring 30. Optionally, the clamping plate 31 is provided with a plurality of second locking teeth 32 along the circumference, and the distance between two adjacent second locking teeth 32 is equal. In this embodiment, the applicator head 50 is fixed by the clamping plate 31 of the inner cover 20 and the fixing ring 30, and the first locking tooth 24 and the second locking tooth 32 are embedded in the interior of the applicator head 50, which improves the installation strength of the applicator head 50 and effectively prevents the applicator head 50 from falling off. During assembly, the applicator head 50 is first installed on the fixing ring 30, and then the inner cover 20 is inserted into the applicator head 50 from above and pressed down, so that the first locking tooth 24 and the second locking tooth 32 are embedded in the mounting part 53 of the applicator head 50.

[0053] As shown in Figures 1-5, the application part 54 has at least one planar application surface, and the minimum outer diameter of the application part 54 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the mounting part 53. Optionally, the top surface of the application head 50 is a non-curved surface, that is, the top surface of the application head 50 is flat, to increase the application area of ​​the application head 50. The planar application surface of the application part 54 and the outer wall of the application part 54 form two apex angles. Large areas of skin can be applied using the planar application surface and the side surface of the application part, while small areas of skin can be refined at the apex angles of the application part 54.

[0054] Optionally, the applicator head 50 is made of a porous material; and / or, the applicator head 50 is flocked. In one possible embodiment, the applicator head 50 is made of a porous material and is used to directly adsorb material in the outer bottle 60, the material being a paste, liquid, powder, etc.; in another possible embodiment, the applicator head 50 is made of a soft material, and a flocked layer is formed on the surface of the applicator head 50 to adsorb material; in yet another possible embodiment, the applicator head 50 is made of a porous material, and a flocked layer is formed on the surface of the applicator head 50 to adsorb material.

[0055] As shown in Figures 1-5, the applicator also includes an outer cover 10, and an inner cover 20 is fixedly installed inside the outer cover 10. The outer cover 10 and the inner cover 20 can be glued or snapped together to form a cover assembly, which can also be a one-piece molded part. As shown in Figures 5 and 25, the applicator head 50 has a non-spherical structure.

[0056] As shown in Figures 1-5, a packaging container includes an applicator, an inner plug 40, and an outer bottle 60. The inner plug 40 is fixedly installed inside the outer bottle 60, and the applicator is detachably fitted onto the outer bottle 60. When the applicator is installed on the outer bottle 60, the applicator head 50 is located inside the inner plug 40. The inner plug 40 is interference-fitted with the inner ring 22, and a retaining ring 30 is located between the inner ring 22 and the inner plug 40. The inner plug 40 is located inside the outer ring 21, and a feed hole is provided on the inner plug 40. A steel ball 64 is provided inside the outer bottle 60. The inner plug 40 is inserted into the gap between the outer ring 21 and the inner ring 22, and the inner plug 40 is fitted onto the first outer side wall 26, with the inner side wall of the inner plug 40 airtightly fitted to the first outer side wall 26. Because the inner plug 20 and the retaining ring 30 are separate structures, the contact area between the outer side wall of the inner ring 22 and the inner side wall of the inner plug 40 is reduced, thereby reducing the friction between them and facilitating the insertion and removal of the applicator.

[0057] During use, the material is absorbed by the applicator head 50 through the feed hole on the inner plug 40. Therefore, the applicator head 50 can carry an appropriate amount of material, which is convenient for users and will not cause material waste, thus improving the efficiency of material use.

[0058] The outer bottle 60 contains the material, the inner stopper 40 is placed inside the outer bottle 60, and the applicator 50 is placed inside the inner stopper 40. The inner stopper 40 isolates the applicator 50 from the material in the outer bottle 60, effectively preventing contamination of the material by the applicator. Optionally, the inner cap 20 is screwed onto the outer bottle 60.

[0059] As shown in Figures 18-24, the feed hole includes a first feed hole 43, and the inner plug 40 has a base plate 42, on which at least one first feed hole 43 is provided; in this embodiment, the number of first feed holes 43 is greater than two, and the distance between two adjacent first feed holes 43 is equal.

[0060] The feed port also includes at least one second feed port 44, which is located on the surrounding walls of the inner plug 40. The distance between two adjacent first feed ports 43 is equal. Before use, the packaging container is shaken, and the material enters the inner plug 40 through the first feed port 43 and / or the second feed port 44 to be absorbed by the applicator head 50 or adhere to its surface. This effectively controls the amount carried by the applicator head 50, facilitating makeup application and reducing material waste. Of course, in other embodiments, the feed port may only include the first feed port 43; or, the feed port may only include the second feed port 44.

[0061] As shown in Figures 2, 5, and 6, the inner wall of the outer ring 21 has an internal thread 25, and the outer wall of the bottle shoulder 62 has an external thread 63. The inner cap 20 and the bottle shoulder 62 are screwed together and fixed by the internal thread 25 and the external thread 63. In other possible embodiments, the inner cap 20 and the bottle shoulder 62 can be fixed by snap-fit ​​or magnetic attraction.

[0062] As shown in Figures 2 and 18, the first end of the inner plug 40 extends radially outward to form a raised edge 41. The second end of the inner plug 40 is provided with a base plate 42. The inner plug 40 is interference-fitted into the inside of the bottle shoulder 62, and the raised edge 41 is placed on the bottle shoulder 62. The bottle shoulder 62 is located inside the outer ring 21 and is screwed to the outer ring 21. The inner plug 40 is located inside the bottle shoulder 62 and is airtightly fitted to the bottle shoulder 62. The inner ring 22 is located inside the inner plug 40 and is interference-fitted with the inner plug 40. The retaining ring 30 is engaged and fixed to the inner ring 22 and is located between the inner plug 40 and the inner ring 22.

[0063] As shown in Figures 2, 4, and 22, the outer wall of the inner stopper 40 extends radially outward to form a raised ring 45, and the inner wall of the bottle shoulder 62 has a circumferential groove 65, with the raised ring 45 embedded within the groove 65. The raised ring 45 is press-fitted into the groove 65, improving the bonding strength and sealing performance between the inner stopper 40 and the bottle shoulder 62.

[0064] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the outer bottle 60 includes a bottle body 61 and a bottle shoulder 62 fixedly installed on the bottle body 61. The inner plug 40 is made of a first material, and the bottle shoulder 62 is made of a second material. The hardness of the first material is less than that of the second material.

[0065] The inner cap 20 is detachably fitted onto the bottle shoulder 62, and a steel ball 64 is provided inside the bottle body 61. Optionally, the bottle body 61 and the bottle shoulder 62 are integrally formed; or, the bottle body 61 and the bottle shoulder 62 are separate structures. The bottle body 61 is used to store the material, and the steel ball 64 is used to stir the material when the bottle body 61 is shaken, so that the material is mixed evenly and the material is prevented from separating.

[0066] In this application, the inner plug 40 and the bottle shoulder 62 are separate structures, and the hardness of the bottle shoulder 62 is greater than that of the inner plug 40. The harder bottle shoulder 62 is used to combine with the inner cap 20, and the elastic inner plug 40 is installed between the bottle shoulder 62 and the inner cap 20. This satisfies both the combination strength of the bottle shoulder 62 and the inner cap 20 and the sealing requirements of the outer bottle 60, thus extending the shelf life of the material. However, if the inner plug and the bottle shoulder were designed as a single piece of the same material, when a harder material is used, the strength requirements of the bottle shoulder are met, but the sealing of the outer bottle cannot be taken into account. Similarly, when an elastic material is used, the sealing of the outer bottle is met, but the strength requirements of the bottle shoulder cannot be taken into account.

[0067] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An applicator, characterized in that: The device includes an inner cover (20), a retaining ring (30), and an applicator (50). The inner cover (20) includes an outer ring (21) and an inner ring (22) that are fixedly connected. The applicator (50) is fixedly connected to the inner ring (22). The retaining ring (30) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the inner ring (22). The inner ring (22) has a closed end wall. The retaining ring (30) and the end wall together form the installation space of the applicator (50).

2. The applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ring (22) includes a first outer side wall (26) and a second outer side wall (27). The second outer side wall (27) is recessed inward along the radial direction of the inner ring (22) into the first outer side wall (26). The fixing ring (30) is sleeved on the second outer side wall (27).

3. The applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ring (22) has a first locking tooth (24) on its end wall, and the end wall has a connecting rod (23) extending axially. The applicator (50) has an axially opening mounting groove (51), and the connecting rod (23) is fixedly inserted into the mounting groove (51). The first locking tooth (24) is embedded in the applicator (50).

4. The applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the fixing ring (30) is fixedly sleeved on the inner ring (22), and the second end of the fixing ring (30) extends radially inward to form a clamping plate (31). The clamping plate (31) extends along the axial direction of the fixing ring (30) to form a second locking tooth (32).

5. The applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The applicator head (50) includes a mounting part (53), an applicator part (54), and a slot (5)2. The outer side wall of the mounting part (53) is recessed radially inward to form the slot (52). The clamping plate (31) is inserted into the slot (52). The second tooth (32) is embedded in the mounting part (53). The mounting part (53) is fixed in the mounting space.

6. The applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The coating part (54) has at least one planar coating surface, and the minimum outer diameter of the coating part (54) is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the mounting part (53).

7. The applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The applicator (50) is made of a porous material; and / or, the applicator (50) is flocked.

8. A packaging container, characterized in that: The device includes an applicator, an inner plug (40), and an outer bottle (60) as described in any one of claims 1-7. The inner plug (40) is fixedly installed inside the outer bottle (60). The applicator is detachably fitted onto the outer bottle (60). When the applicator is installed on the outer bottle (60), the applicator head (50) is located inside the inner plug (40). The inner plug (40) is press-fitted with the inner ring (22). The retaining ring (30) is located between the inner ring (22) and the inner plug (40). The inner plug (40) is located inside the outer ring (21). A feed hole is provided on the inner plug (40). A steel ball (64) is provided inside the outer bottle (60). 。 9. The packaging container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feed hole includes a first feed hole (43), and the inner plug (40) has a base plate (42) on which at least one of the first feed holes (43) is provided; And / or, the feed hole includes at least one second feed hole (44), which is disposed on the surrounding wall of the inner plug (40).

10. The packaging container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer bottle (60) includes a bottle body (61) and a bottle shoulder (62) fixedly installed on the bottle body (61). The inner plug (40) is made of a first material, and the bottle shoulder (62) is made of a second material. The hardness of the first material is less than that of the second material.

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