JP2001253462A - Content identification cap of container for dispenser - Google Patents

Content identification cap of container for dispenser

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JP2001253462A
JP2001253462A JP2000115926A JP2000115926A JP2001253462A JP 2001253462 A JP2001253462 A JP 2001253462A JP 2000115926 A JP2000115926 A JP 2000115926A JP 2000115926 A JP2000115926 A JP 2000115926A JP 2001253462 A JP2001253462 A JP 2001253462A
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dispenser
cap
cap body
container
content identification
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Naojiro Takeda
直次郎 竹田
Chikako Inoue
千賀子 井上
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a content identification cap of a container for a dispenser which is mounted to the head of the dispenser to eliminate the troubles that contents of containers are erroneously checked due to the oversupply of similar containers caused by the use of convenient dispensers. SOLUTION: The content identification cap comprises a cap body and a cap body mount tool, and a free pattern is formed on the surface of the cap body to allow the contents of the container to be easily identified. As an alternative, a cap body can be mounted only to a dispenser of a specific size and a cap body mount tool is not provided, but one or more projections are provided in the cap body to attach the cap body to the dispenser.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【001】[0101]

【産業上の利用分野】これは、容器の頭部にディスペン
サーが設けられた洗浄料や整髪料の使用を向上させる取
り付け具である
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This is a fixture for improving the use of cleaning and styling products provided with a dispenser on the head of the container.

【002】[0092]

【従来の技術】現在シャンプーやトリートメント類の容
器は頭部にディスペンサー(図2)が設けられ,ディス
ペンサーの頭部を押し下げることによって必要量の溶液
がノズルから放出される利便なものになっている。しか
し容器の形状・形態がどの溶液に対しても同一的なもの
であり、子供達をはじめ多くの使用者達は溶液をまちが
う事態を引き起こした。その結果、溶液を無駄にした
り、また誤用による被害を被った。そのようなことから
新種の溶液・容器に対して購入を控える経済的マイナス
効果をもたらしていた。
2. Description of the Related Art Currently, containers for shampoos and treatments are provided with a dispenser (FIG. 2) at the head, and when the head of the dispenser is depressed, a required amount of solution is discharged from a nozzle. . However, the shape and form of the container was the same for all solutions, and many users, including children, caused the wrong solution. As a result, the solution wasted and suffered from misuse. As a result, there has been an economic negative effect of refraining from purchasing new types of solutions and containers.

【003】[0093]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】容器の形状・形態が同
一的なものであることから引き起こされた誤用、例えば
ボディーシャンプーで毛髪を洗う。或いはトリートメン
トのつもりで毛髪に塗布していたものが後になってシャ
ンプーとわかった等々、このような誤用は子供や老人の
みならず誰もが経験して然りの状況であり、このような
状況から使用者をまもり、かつ新種の溶液の販売促進に
つながる産業効果をもたらすために、子供から老人に至
るまで誰にでも容器の中身が容易に見分けられるように
ディスペンサーの頭部(12)に容器の内容識別キャッ
プ(かぶせ物)を取り付ける。
The abuse caused by the same shape and form of the container, such as washing the hair with a body shampoo. Or the misappropriation that was applied to the hair as a treatment was later found to be a shampoo, etc. In order to protect the user and to have an industrial effect that leads to the promotion of new kinds of solutions, the container contents can be easily discerned by anyone from children to the elderly by means of a container on the dispenser head (12). Attach the content identification cap (cover).

【004】[0093]

【課題を解決するための手段】図1をもって一例を述べ
ると、図1は整髪料のトリートメント用の内容識別用キ
ャップを示している。ヘアーシャンプーであれば図8の
如く頭髪部が泡立っている様子を模した図柄・形状にす
ればわかりやすいように、トリートメントの場合は「し
っとりしなやか」をイメージしてすべすべの図柄・形状
にしている(図9)。またボディーシャンプー用には図
12の如く昔馴染みの固体石鹸形状にしたり或いは図1
3の如くボディー洗い用スポンジ形状にするとわかりや
すい。またお父さん用には図10・図11のような図柄
・形状にすればわかりやすい。図1を具体的に述べる
と、内容識別キャップは上部(A)と下部(B)に分か
れ、上部(A)はキャップ本体で前述の如く溶液の特徴
を図柄(1)や形状(31)でわかりやすくしている。
しかし、ディスペンサーの頭部形状(12)はメーカー
や製品の違いによってまちまちであり、製品をかえるこ
とによって日頃使い慣れた内容識別用キャップが使えな
くなる。そこで多少の形状の相違があっても汎用的に使
えるようにキャップ本体(A)をやや大きめにし、その
下方内側にネジ溝(3)を設け、そのネジ溝(3)に対
偶するネジ山(8)を持ち且つディスペンサーの本管
(14)に突き当たらないように上から見てU字型に切
り抜かれた(4)ボルト状の取付け具(B)でディスペ
ンサーの頭部(図2)を挟み込むようにしてネジ止めす
る(図3参照)。そうすることによって取付け具の上面
(7)がディスペンサーの手押し部の底面(12b)に
突き当たり、またキャップ本体の内部上方に設けたスト
ッパー(図4の16)にディスペンサーの手押し部の上
面(12a)が突き当たってキャップ本体(A)が固定
される。
Means for Solving the Problems Referring to FIG. 1, an example will be described. FIG. 1 shows a cap for identifying the contents of a hairdressing treatment. In the case of a hair shampoo, it is easy to understand if the pattern and shape imitate the appearance of the hair part foaming as shown in FIG. 8, and in the case of the treatment, the pattern and shape are smooth with the image of "moist and supple" ( (FIG. 9). For body shampoo, use the solid soap shape familiar to the old days as shown in FIG.
It is easy to understand if you use a sponge shape for body washing as shown in 3. For fathers, it is easier to understand if they are designed and shaped as shown in FIGS. Referring specifically to FIG. 1, the content identification cap is divided into an upper part (A) and a lower part (B), and the upper part (A) is a cap body, and the characteristics of the solution are represented by the pattern (1) and the shape (31) as described above. It is easy to understand.
However, the head shape (12) of the dispenser varies depending on the manufacturer and the product, and changing the product makes it impossible to use a content identification cap that is commonly used. Therefore, the cap body (A) is made slightly larger so that it can be used for general purposes even if there is a slight difference in shape, and a screw groove (3) is provided below and inside the cap body (A). (8) Hold the dispenser head (FIG. 2) with a bolt-shaped fixture (B) cut out in a U-shape as viewed from above so as to hold it and not hit the main pipe (14) of the dispenser. Screw it in such a way as to pinch it (see FIG. 3). By doing so, the upper surface (7) of the mounting tool abuts against the bottom surface (12b) of the pusher of the dispenser, and the stopper (16 in FIG. 4) provided above the inside of the cap body contacts the upper surface (12a) of the pusher of the dispenser. And the cap body (A) is fixed.

【005】[0056]

【作用】以上のように内容識別キャップをディスペンサ
ー(図2)に着脱自在にしておけば、容器がどのような
ものに変わっても普段見慣れた或いは触れ慣れた内容識
別キャップをもって容易に容器の中身を知ることができ
普段どおりに安心して使うことが出来る。その結果、思
い違いによる溶液の誤用を大幅に減らすことが出来る。
As described above, if the contents identification cap is detachably attached to the dispenser (FIG. 2), the contents of the container can be easily held with the contents identification cap that is familiar or familiar to the user regardless of the container. And you can use it with peace of mind as usual. As a result, misuse of the solution due to misunderstanding can be greatly reduced.

【006】[0086]

【実施例】当発明は、類似的製品の氾濫による誤用を、
比較的形状が似通ったディスペンサーの構造に目をつけ
て汎用的かつ恒常的に使える取り付け具を開発し、それ
をもって溶液の誤用を削減するものである。従って当発
明のキャップ部(A)における表面的な図柄・形状にお
いては多種多様に考えられ、特定できるものでは無い。
例えば、図2の「シャンプーくん」図4の「リンスちゃ
ん」図5の「はげまるくんシャンプー」図6の「はげま
るくんリンス」図7図8は図柄・形状の別例であり、他
にも子供用に人気キャラクターを模したものにすること
ができる。請求項2に見られる実施例、つまり前述の如
きディスペンサーの形状の違いを考慮しない「特定のデ
ィスペンサーに用いる」ものを記すと実施例1、図4を
参照しながら述べると、ディスペンサーの手押し部(1
2)の形状は多くの場合溶液を汲み上げる本管(14)
に対して頭でっかちである。その手押し部(12)の底
面の角(12c)を利用してその角に引っかかって安易
にはずれないようにキャップ本体の下部内側に1つない
し複数個の突起部(19)を設ける。そうすることによ
って請求項1の(三)(四)が不要な簡易キャップがで
きる。実施例2、図5の如く、キャップ本体の切り込み
(2)の形状を変えてディスペンサーのノズル(11)
が安易に通過できないように一部狭く(21)してお
く。そうすることによって実施例1の突起部(19)の
数を1つに減らしたり、或いは取り外し方のわかりやす
い簡易キャップができる。実施例3、実施例1の取り外
しを用意にするために楕円の性質を使う。先ずディスペ
ンサーのノズル突出し部を穴にして(図6の23)、キ
ャップ底部を図7のイメージ図でわかるように楕円形
(27)にする。すると長軸側にディスペンサーとの間
に隙間(28)ができ、その隙間を両側より矢印(C)
方向に押さえると短軸側がふくらみ隙間(29)ができ
る。そして短軸側に設けられていた突起部(19)がデ
ィスペンサーより容易に外れる。その他の実施例、図1
4の如く、キャップ本体を合成ゴムで作り、その弾力性
を生かしてディスペンサーの手押し部にかぶせてしまう
方法。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention addresses the misuse of similar products flooding,
By paying attention to the structure of the dispenser, which has a relatively similar shape, a general-purpose and permanently usable mounting tool has been developed, thereby reducing misuse of the solution. Therefore, the surface design and shape of the cap portion (A) of the present invention can be variously considered and cannot be specified.
For example, “Shampoo” in FIG. 2 “Rinse-chan” in FIG. 4 “Hagemaru-kun shampoo” in FIG. 5 “Hagemaru-kun rinse” in FIG. 6 FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are other examples of patterns and shapes. Can also mimic popular characters for children. According to the embodiment of claim 2, that is, the one used for a specific dispenser which does not consider the difference in the shape of the dispenser as described above with reference to the first embodiment and FIG. 1
The shape of 2) is often the main pipe for pumping the solution (14)
He is a big head for. One or more protrusions (19) are provided inside the lower part of the cap body so that the corners (12c) of the bottom surface of the hand-pressed portion (12) are not easily removed by being caught on the corners. By doing so, a simple cap which does not require (3) and (4) of claim 1 can be obtained. Example 2 As shown in FIG. 5, the shape of the cut (2) in the cap body was changed to change the shape of the dispenser nozzle (11).
Is partially narrowed (21) so that it cannot pass easily. By doing so, the number of the protrusions (19) of the first embodiment can be reduced to one, or a simple cap that is easy to remove can be obtained. The properties of the ellipse are used to facilitate the removal of the third and first embodiments. First, the nozzle protruding portion of the dispenser is made a hole (23 in FIG. 6), and the bottom of the cap is made elliptical (27) as can be seen from the image diagram of FIG. Then, a gap (28) is formed between the dispenser and the long axis side.
When pressed in the direction, the short axis side swells and a gap (29) is formed. Then, the projection (19) provided on the short axis side is easily detached from the dispenser. Other Embodiments, FIG.
As in 4, the cap body is made of synthetic rubber, and the elasticity of the cap is used to cover the dispenser.

【007】007

【発明の効果】このようなディスペンサー用容器の内容
識別キャップを容器の頭部に取り付けることによって、
容器全般の画一化を一層推進することが出来ると共に、
使用者の誤用を格段に減らすことができ、コスト削減に
寄与できる。
By attaching the content identification cap of such a dispenser container to the head of the container,
In addition to further promoting the standardization of containers in general,
The user's misuse can be significantly reduced, which can contribute to cost reduction.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】発明の斜視図FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

【図2】ディスペンサー頭部斜視図FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a dispenser head.

【図3】発明とディスペンサーの関係図FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the invention and a dispenser.

【図4】実施例断面図とディスペンサー頭部側面図FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the embodiment and a side view of a dispenser head.

【図5】実施例正面図FIG. 5 is a front view of the embodiment.

【図6】実施例一部断面斜視図FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the embodiment.

【図7】実施例イメージ図FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment.

【図8】発明のキャップ本体別例正面図FIG. 8 is a front view of another example of the cap body of the invention.

【図9】発明のキャップ本体別例正面図FIG. 9 is a front view of another example of the cap body of the invention.

【図10】発明のキャップ本体別例正面図FIG. 10 is a front view of another example of the cap body of the invention.

【図11】発明のキャップ本体別例正面図FIG. 11 is a front view of another example of the cap body of the invention.

【図12】発明のキャップ本体別例正面図FIG. 12 is a front view of another example of the cap body of the invention.

【図13】発明のキャップ本体別例斜視図FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another example of a cap body according to the present invention.

【図14】発明のキャップ本体別例斜視図FIG. 14 is a perspective view of another example of a cap body according to the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

Aはキャップ本体 Bは取付け具 Cは力点 1は図柄 2は切り込み(ノズル突き出し部) 2aは切り込み上面 3はネジ 4は切り込み 5はネジ 6は壁面 7は上面 8は雄ネジ 9はつまみのすべり止め 10は放出口 11はノズル 12は手押し部 12aは手押し部上面 12bは手押し部底面 13はネジ山 14は本管 15は省略図 16は突起(ストッパー) 17は切り込み壁面 18はディスペンサー側面図 19は突起(引っかかり部) 20はキャップ断面 21は張り出し(ノズル引っかかり部) 22はキャップの厚み 23は穴 24はディスペンサーのノズル 25は楕円変形イメージ 26は手押し部上面 27は通常時のキャップ本体底面イメージ 28は隙間 29は隙間 31は泡ぶくを模した膨らみ 32は図柄 33は図柄 34はシャンプーハットを模した細工 35は泡ぶくを模した膨らみ 36は盛り上った頭頂部 37は固形石鹸を模した形状 38はキャップ部 39は図柄 40はスポンジを模した形状 41はキャップの厚み 42はゴムの厚み 43は向こう側の底辺 A is the cap body B is the mounting tool C is the power point 1 is the design 2 is the cut (nozzle protrusion) 2a is the cut upper surface 3 is the screw 4 is the cut 5 is the screw 6 is the wall surface 7 is the upper surface 8 is the male screw 9 is the knob sliding Stop 10 is a discharge port 11 is a nozzle 12 is a hand-pressed portion 12a is a hand-pressed portion upper surface 12b is a hand-pressed portion bottom surface 13 is a screw thread 14 is a main pipe 15 is omitted FIG. 16 is a projection (stopper) 17 is a cut wall surface 18 is a dispenser side view 19 Is a projection (a catch portion) 20 is a cross section of a cap 21 is a protrusion (nozzle catch portion) 22 is a thickness of a cap 23 is a hole 24 is a nozzle of a dispenser 25 is an elliptical deformation image 26 is an upper surface of a hand pressing portion 27 is an image of a bottom surface of a cap body in a normal state. 28 is a gap 29 is a gap 31 is a bulge imitating a bubble 32 is a design 33 is a design 34 is a shading Work that imitates a pooh hat 35 is a bulge that imitates a bubble 36 is a raised crown 37 is a shape that imitates a solid soap 38 is a cap that is a pattern 39 is a pattern that is a sponge 41 is a shape that imitates a sponge 41 is a thickness 42 of a cap Is the thickness of the rubber 43 is the bottom side on the other side

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【手続補正書】[Procedure amendment]

【提出日】平成12年6月9日(2000.6.9)[Submission date] June 9, 2000 (200.6.9)

【手続補正1】[Procedure amendment 1]

【補正対象書類名】図面[Document name to be amended] Drawing

【補正対象項目名】全図[Correction target item name] All figures

【補正方法】変更[Correction method] Change

【補正内容】[Correction contents]

【図1】 FIG.

【図2】 FIG. 2

【図3】 FIG. 3

【図4】 FIG. 4

【図5】 FIG. 5

【図6】 FIG. 6

【図8】 FIG. 8

【図9】 FIG. 9

【図11】 FIG. 11

【図7】 FIG. 7

【図10】 FIG. 10

【図12】 FIG.

【図13】 FIG. 13

【図14】 FIG. 14

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】図1の如く、液体容器の頭部に設けられた
液体放出用ポンプ(ディスペンサー)(図2)の手押し
部(6)に取付けて液体の種類をわかりやすくするもの
で、 (一)表面には特徴的な自由な図柄(1)もしくは自由
な形状(図8参照)が施されている。 (二)ディスペンサーのノズル先端(4)がふさがらな
いように切り込み(2)が設けられている。穴でも可
(図6の23参照)。 (三)(一)で示した取付け物の下部内側にネジ(3)
が設けられている。 (四)(三)に対偶するネジにはディスペンサーの本管
(8)に突き当たらないように一部が除かれている(1
0)。 以上の構成からなる、ディスペンサー用容器の内容識別
キャップ。
As shown in FIG. 1, a liquid discharge pump (dispenser) provided at the head of a liquid container (FIG. 2) is attached to a pushing portion (6) so that the type of liquid can be easily understood. 1) The surface is provided with a characteristic free design (1) or a free shape (see FIG. 8). (2) Notches (2) are provided so that the nozzle tip (4) of the dispenser does not block. Holes are also acceptable (see 23 in FIG. 6). (3) Screws (3) inside the lower part of the attachment shown in (1)
Is provided. (4) A part of the screw corresponding to (3) is removed so as not to hit the main pipe (8) of the dispenser (1).
0). A content identification cap for a dispenser container having the above configuration.
【請求項2】図4・図5の如く、ディスペンサー(図
2)のサイズに合わせて作られる限定使用キャップで、
請求項1にある(三)(四)を有さないかわりに、キャ
ップ本体の下方内部に1つないし複数個の突起部(1
9)を設けたもの。またその上で、ディスペンサーのノ
ズル突出し部(2)の一部を狭めて(21)ノズルが安
易に通過できないようにしたもの。以上の構成からなる
請求項1とよく似た働きをなす、ディスペンサー用容器
の内容識別キャップ。
2. A limited use cap made according to the size of the dispenser (FIG. 2) as shown in FIGS.
Instead of having (3) and (4) in claim 1, one or more protrusions (1) are provided inside the lower part of the cap body.
9) provided. In addition, a part of the nozzle protruding portion (2) of the dispenser is narrowed thereon (21) to prevent the nozzle from passing easily. 2. A content identification cap for a dispenser container having a function similar to that of claim 1 having the above configuration.
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