JP2001019006A - Container for powder and granular substance - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make rigid fitting between a container body and a lid pivoting portion without degrading assembly property by fitting an approximately cylindrical fitting member formed on a lid edge into a shaft member of a container body rim and pivoting the lid in a rotatable manner with respect to the container body. SOLUTION: Approximately cylindrical fitting members 22, 23 are integrally formed with a periphery 21 on one of longer sides of a lid 20 and are fitted to hold a shaft member 15 provided on a container body 10 inside, thereby rotatably pivoting the lid 20. An engaging part 25 of a locking part 16 of the container 10 is integrally formed via cuts 21a, 21b at the center of the periphery 21 on the other longer side, while protrusions 17, 18 which serve as points of action of fingers when the lid 20 is to be unsealed are made to protrude on both sides of the locking part 16. Thus constituted, if the container 10 is lifted with the lid 20 held after unsealing, the fitting members 22, 23 rigidly hold the shaft member 15, so that the container body 10 can be reliably supported.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for a granular material comprising a container body and a lid mainly used for packaging a granular material such as a powdered detergent.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a synthetic resin container mainly used for packaging powders such as a powdery detergent includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped container body and a lid to be mounted thereon. is there. Then, the lid is mounted on the upper edge of the container body by means of an arbitrary fitting provided on the peripheral edge. Some are configured to be rotatable about a pivot.

[0003]

However, in the case where the lid is pivotally supported on the container body so as to be rotatable, the fitting of the pivot may be weak in consideration of the assembling property. Yes, for example, if a large amount of the powdery material remains when lifted up with only the lid, the lid will easily come off the container body and sometimes the powdery material inside will be removed. There is a possibility that a problem of scattering around may occur. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a container for a granular material that can firmly fit a pivot portion between a container body and a lid without impairing the assemblability.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following container for powdery and granular materials. That is, a container formed of a container body and a lid used for packaging the granular material, a shaft member attached to an edge of the container body, and a substantially cylindrical fitting member formed at the edge of the lid. A container for a granular material, wherein the lid is pivotally supported on the container body by being fitted. And, at the edge of the container body, a locking portion for locking the engaging portion formed at the edge of the lid is provided so as to protrude,
A projection is provided on both sides of the locking portion.

[0005] Further, the container body is sealed with a film-like lid material, and the lid material is provided with an opening means so that a part thereof remains when opened.
A restraining member for fixing the position of the measuring spoon protrudes from the inner surface of the lid, and the lid is made transparent. The measuring spoon is held by a restraining member protruding from the inner surface of the lid.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on examples shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state before opening the container according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use state after opening the container. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the container body, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of the lid. And FIG. 5 is a schematic rear view showing the pivotal support of the container body and the lid.
6 is a schematic side sectional view, FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing an engagement portion between the container body and the lid, and FIG. 8 is a schematic side sectional view similarly. The container according to the present invention is composed of a container body (10) and a lid (20), and is a container mainly used for packaging powder and granular material such as a powdered detergent. , Etc.).

First, the container body (10) will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container body (10) is formed into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having a predetermined height. Outside the upper edge (11) of the long side, a shaft member (15) as shown in FIG.
3) and a central reinforcing member (14). An engaging portion (16) for engaging an engaging portion (25) of a lid (20), which will be described later, protrudes from an outer center of the upper edge (11) on the other long side opposite to the engaging portion. Further, on both sides of the locking portion (16), projections (17) and (18) serving as points of application of fingers when opening the lid (20) are provided at predetermined intervals. In addition, the support member (1
2) As shown in FIG. 5, vertically long reinforcing ribs (12a) (13a) are integrally provided at the lower part of (13).

As shown in FIG. 2, the lid (20) is formed so that its peripheral edge (21) is expanded so as to cover the upper edge (11) of the container body (10). A substantially cylindrical fitting member (22) (23) that fits into the shaft member (15) of the container body (10) is integrally formed with the peripheral portion (21) on the side. The fitting members (22) and (23) are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 6, the container body is formed with a predetermined width (W) at both ends separated by a predetermined distance, and is fitted so as to hold a shaft member (15) provided in the container body (10). The lid (20) is rotatably supported on the (10). In addition, this fitting member (22) (2)
3) is preferably reinforced to withstand frequent rotations of the lid (20), and as shown in FIG. 5, from the central portion (24) between the fitting members (22) and (23). Are also formed thick.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 7 and 8, the peripheral edge (21) on the other long side opposite to the long side on which the fitting members (22) and (23) are provided. In the center, an engaging portion (2) which is locked to the locking portion (16) of the container body (10).
5) are formed integrally with the cut portions (21a) and (21b). A protruding portion (26) to be locked by the locking portion (16) is protruded from the inside of the engaging portion (25), and the protruding portion (26) is locked by the locking portion (16). The cover (20) covered by the container body (10)
Are not opened carelessly. When the projection (26) is locked to the locking portion (16), P
Utilizing the elasticity of being molded with a synthetic resin such as P, the protrusion (26) is moved over the locking portion (16) and locked.

The engagement portion (25) and the projection (1)
7) According to (18), the engaging portion (25) and one of the protruding portions (18) are operated by, for example, flipping the right thumb and forefinger in opposite directions to each other in the direction of the arrow in FIG. By doing so, the protrusion (26) can be easily locked by the locking portion (16).
Can be removed from Therefore, conventionally,
Containers for powdered detergents and the like, which are often opened with both hands, can be easily opened with one hand, and the opening property can be improved. The protrusion height of the engaging portion (25) and the protruding portions (17) and (18) may be any height as long as it can be operated by a finger, but is preferably about 0.5 to 1.5 mm. Preferred for appearance.

When assembling the container, only a simple operation of fitting the fitting members (22) and (23) into the shaft member (15) is required, and the work is made of a synthetic resin such as PP. When the pivotal support of the container body (10) and the lid (20) is configured as described above without impairing the assemblability, the lid (20) is held after opening. Te container body (10)
Even if it is lifted, since the fitting members (22) and (23) firmly hold the shaft member (15), the container body (10) can be reliably supported, and the lid (20) can be used as in the conventional case. ) Does not occur easily.

Further, as shown in FIG.
0) is sealed with a film-like lid member (30) before filling the lid body (20) after filling the contents, and a measuring spoon (1) is provided with the lid member (30). 30) is placed upside down at a predetermined position on the upper side, for example, near the corner near the pivot, and when the lid (20) is mounted on the container body (10), the inner surface of the lid (20) The measuring spoon (1) is fixed in position by a thin plate-like restraining member (27) (28) protruding therefrom. This deterrent member (27)
Two protruding portions (28) are provided so as to be parallel to the long side direction and the short side direction, respectively, and the substantially rectangular spoon portion (2) of the measuring spoon (1) serves as the restraining member (27) ( 28), the cover material (30) and the cover body (2)
0) is restricted so as not to move.

As shown in FIG. 5, it is preferable that the corner (2a) of the spoon (2) of the measuring spoon (1) is formed in a round shape. When the measuring spoon (1) placed on the lid (30) is slightly displaced when pivoted about the pivot, the restraining members (27) and (28) are positioned at the corners thereof. (2a) It can descend smoothly while abutting on it, and the measuring spoon (1)
Can be finely adjusted to securely fix the position.
Further, the measuring spoon (1) is provided with the restraining members (27) (2).
In order to be able to easily confirm that the position is fixed in 8), it is preferable that the lid (20) is transparent, and even when this is put on sale, the consumer can use the measuring spoon ( The attachment of 1) may be confirmed at a glance. Also,
In this case, the printing for the advertisement may be performed on the lid member (30), and the cost can be reduced.

The lid member (30) is provided with an opening means so that a part thereof remains when opened. That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example, when a cut line (31) with a half cut is provided at about ／ of the long side direction and the lid material (30) is opened, 1
About / 3 of the cover material (30a) is left. This is to enable the powder and granules scooped by the spoon (2) of the measuring spoon (1) to be scraped off by the remaining lid material (30a), and a separate member for scraping is provided. This eliminates the need to reduce costs. As the opening means provided in the lid member (30), a film material in which a uniaxially stretched film stretched in a short side direction is laminated is used, and a notch or the like at the end of the perforated line (31) for facilitating the opening operation is provided. It may be provided.

After the lid (30) is opened,
Since the measuring spoon (1) cannot be placed at the position before opening, the restraining member (27) parallel to the long side direction is used.
It can be held on the inner surface of the lid (20). That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, a long hole (3a) slightly shorter than the length (L) of the restraining member (27) is formed in the handle (3) of the measuring spoon (1). The measuring spoon (1) is detachably attached to the inner surface of the lid (20) by fitting the restraining member (27) into the long hole (3a). At this time, a notch (27a) is formed at the approximate center of the restraining member (27) so that the tip is split into two forks, so that a slight elasticity is imparted, and the fitting operation can be performed. It is easy to do. Further, a step portion (27b) is formed on the outer side (or inward side) of the restraining member (27), and the handle (3) of the measuring spoon (1) is attached to the step portion (27b). The contact prevents the finger from being accidentally inserted deeply.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a container composed of a container body and a lid used for packaging powder and granules, a shaft member attached to an edge of the container body, By fitting the formed substantially cylindrical fitting member, the lid is pivotally supported with respect to the container main body, so that the pivotal support portion between the container main body and the lid can be fitted without impairing the assemblability. It can be made firm, and there is no problem that the lid is easily detached from the container body. Also, on the edge of the container body,
A locking part that locks the engaging part formed on the edge of the lid is projected, and projections are projected on both sides of the locking part, so that the container can be easily opened with one hand. Can be.

Further, the container main body is sealed with a film-like lid material, and the lid material is provided with an opening means so that a part thereof remains when opened, so that the measuring spoon is attached to the lid material and the lid. It can be provided between the bodies, and the remaining lid material can be used for scraping off the measuring spoon. In addition, since the restraining member for fixing the position of the measuring spoon is projected on the inner surface of the lid, the measuring spoon provided between the lid member and the lid can be restricted so as not to move. Since the lid is made transparent, it is easy to confirm that the measuring spoon is fixed in position with the restraining member, and to actively appeal to consumers that the measuring spoon is attached. Can be. Since the measuring spoon is configured to be held by the restraining member protruding from the inner surface of the lid, the measuring spoon can be appropriately treated even after opening.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state before opening a container according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state after opening the above.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the container body.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a lid.

FIG. 5 is a schematic rear view showing a pivot portion of the container body and the lid.

FIG. 6 is a schematic side sectional view of the above.

FIG. 7 is a schematic front view showing an engaging portion between the container body and the lid.

FIG. 8 is a schematic side sectional view of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Measuring spoon 2 spoon part 3 Handle part 10 Container main body 15 Shaft member 16 Locking part 17 Projection part 18 Projection part 20 Lid 22 Insertion member 23 Insertion member 25 Engagement part 26 Projection part 27 Suppression member 28 Suppression member 30 Cover Lumber

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A container comprising a container main body and a lid used for packaging a granular material, wherein a shaft member attached to an edge of the container main body has a substantially cylindrical shape formed at the edge of the lid. A container for a granular material, wherein a lid is rotatably supported on a container body by fitting a fitting member. 2. A locking portion for locking an engaging portion formed on an edge of the lid body is protruded from an edge of the container body, and protruding portions are protruded on both sides of the locking portion. The container for a granular material according to claim 1, wherein the container is provided. 3. A container according to claim 1, wherein said container body is sealed with a film-like lid member, and said lid member is provided with an opening means so that a part thereof remains when opened. 2
4. The container for powdery and granular materials according to claim 1. 4. The container for a granular material according to claim 3, wherein a restraining member for fixing a position of the measuring spoon is projected from an inner surface of the lid. 5. The container according to claim 4, wherein the lid is made transparent. 6. A restraining member protruding from an inner surface of the lid,
The container for a granular material according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the container is configured to hold a measuring spoon.