JP2005075390A - Separation container - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a separation container with which troubles of molding a container can be saved by integrally molding all faces of a lid, a sidewall and a bottom and printing can also be simultaneously done during the molding process. <P>SOLUTION: An N-hedral container consists of a bottom, a partition wall standing on the bottom to divide the bottom into a plurality of sections, a sidewall provided to be capable of developing via a hinge on each side of the bottom, and a lid integrally provided with the sidewall via a hinge. The lid can be opened/closed outward from the center. In addition, the sidewall and the lid are integrally formed to level with the bottom when developed. The bottom may be formed as a regular N-polygon, a column comprising a peripheral wall of a similar shape as the bottom may be provided at the center of the bottom, and detachable engaging portions may be provided at the tips of the column and the lid. Further, an inner wall body parallel to the respective sides of the bottom may be provided on the bottom inside the hinges of the lid. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a container for separating and storing small items such as sweets, medicines, fishing devices, etc. in a small compartment divided into a plurality of compartments. A container is provided.

  Conventionally, as this kind of separation container, the inside is divided equally by a radial partition wall, a box-shaped main body divided into a plurality of small chambers is provided with a rotatable lid, and the opening matches the target small chamber A device that rotates a rotary lid in such a manner is known (see Patent Document 1).

  A separation container is also known which is formed by integrally molding all of the upper and lower sides and the side surfaces, and the inside is equally divided by a radial partition wall, and has a lid that can be opened and closed independently for each small chamber. There are two types of separation containers of this one-piece mold: one that opens the lid inward and one that opens outward, but the one that opens inward has a lid-shaped shape. For this reason, if the lids of adjacent chambers are opened simultaneously, the lids interfere with each other, and it is difficult to perform such simultaneous opening and closing. Therefore, it is convenient to have a structure in which the lid is opened outward.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-40038

  However, the separation container disclosed in Patent Document 1 takes time and effort because the lid is formed separately from the box-shaped main body.

  On the other hand, the latter separation container formed by integrally molding all of the top and bottom and side surfaces has the advantage that it only needs to be molded once, and the container of the present invention follows the advantage, but it is the same as the former container. There are the following problems as problems of the prior art. That is, in this kind of container, an index (name of contents, number, etc.) for specifying contents for each small chamber may be displayed on the lid by printing such as a silk screen. However, in order to perform the printing, it must be performed with the lid closed, and printing cannot be performed continuously with the molding process of the container molded with the lid open. In addition, there is a demand for printing in a wide range from the side face to the bottom face as well as the lid in order to enhance the decorativeness and the advertising effect. However, not only can this be done continuously in the container molding process, but each side cannot be printed simultaneously.

  The present invention has been made to solve these problems. The object of the present invention is to integrally form the entire surface of the lid, the side wall, and the bottom to save the trouble of forming the container, and simultaneously perform printing in the forming process. It is to provide a separation container that can.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention provides an N-faced container, a bottom body, a partition wall raised on the bottom body so as to divide the bottom body into equal parts, and the bottom body. The side wall body is provided with a side wall body that can be expanded via a hinge, and a lid body that is provided integrally with the side wall body via a hinge, and the lid body can be opened and closed outward from the center. And the means that the said side wall body and a cover body are integrally molded so that it may become flush | planar with the said bottom body in the expanded state was used. The bottom body may be a regular N-gon.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is used a means in which a columnar body having a peripheral wall similar to the bottom body is provided at the center of the bottom body, and a detachable engaging portion is provided at the front end of the column body and the front end of the lid. . Further, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, there is used a means in which the bottom body is provided with an inner wall body positioned inward of the hinge with the lid body and parallel to each side of the bottom body.

  Further, in the fifth aspect, means for providing locking means that match each other on the side wall body and the inner wall body is used.

  Further, in claim 6, the partition wall has an arc shape, the hinge between the side wall body and the lid body is omitted, and the container is assembled in a dome shape.

  According to the present invention employing the above-mentioned means, the side wall body and the lid body are integrally formed so as to be flush with the bottom body in the unfolded state, so that desired printing can be performed on the lid body continuously with the container molding process. Can be applied. In addition, printing can be performed not only on the lid but also on the side wall and bottom, and various printing can be performed continuously with the container forming process. Further, since the side wall body can be opened simultaneously with the lid body, the opening becomes larger than when only the lid body is opened, and the contents can be easily taken in and out. Furthermore, in the container provided with the inner wall body, even if the side wall body is opened, the content can be prevented from being accidentally dropped by the inner wall body. Further, since the inner wall body also functions as a locking means with the side wall body, for example, when it is desired to prevent the development of the side wall body, even when the container is formed of a material having a low adhesive effect, the locking means. It is possible to structurally restrict the development of the side wall body by selectively slaughtering. Furthermore, in the case of a container assembled in a dome shape, in addition to the above-described effects, it is aesthetically pleasing as a soft and modern design with no angular portions.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a partially developed perspective view of the container, FIG. 2 is an assembly view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a fully developed plan view. This container consists of a regular hexagonal polyhedron, and the inside is divided into six small chambers 3 by a partition wall 2 provided radially from the center to the corner of the bottom body 1. In addition, a separate and independent rectangular side wall body 5 is integrally provided from each side of the bottom body 1 via a hinge 4, and a trapezoidal lid body 7 is attached to the side wall body 5 via a hinge 6. Are provided continuously and integrally. The lid body 7 is also provided separately and independently for each small chamber 3.

  A claw 8 is provided at the tip of each lid body 7, and the lid body 7 is opened and closed by engaging with a claw 10 of a hexagonal cylindrical hollow column body 9 provided in the center of the bottom body 1. I have to. The lid 7 can be opened and closed independently by the locking means by the claws 8 and 10, and since the lid 7 opens outward from the inside, the adjacent lids 7 are simultaneously opened. Even in this case, the lid 7 can be opened and closed without interfering with each other.

  In this way, the lid body 7 and the side wall body 5 are integrally formed with the bottom body 1 and the entire surface is in a developed state that is flush with the bottom body 1 in this process. Thus, desired printing can be performed on a desired surface. Printing can be performed only on the lid body 7 or can be performed including the side wall body 5 and the bottom body 1. The printing method is generally a silk screen, but is not particularly limited.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, not only the lid body 7 but also the side wall body 5 can be opened, so that there is an effect that a large opening is secured and the contents can be easily taken in and out.

  Further, in the case of this embodiment, an inner wall body 11 is erected on the bottom body 1 so as to be located inside the hinge 6 with the side wall body 5. The inner wall body 11 is provided in parallel with each side of the bottom body 1. In this embodiment, the inner wall body 11 is set to be approximately half the height of the container, that is, approximately half the height of the partition wall 2. . The inner wall body 11 has a function of preventing the contents from being accidentally dropped when the side wall body 5 is unfolded, and is provided with uneven locking means 12 and 13 that match the side wall body 5. The shape maintaining action is also performed when the side wall body 5 is assembled into a three-dimensional shape by bending from 6. In addition, the inner wall body 11 can be omitted, the height thereof can be further lowered, or the inner wall body 11 can be freely set to the same height as the container (partition wall 2). Further, the inner wall body 11 and / or the partition wall 2 are not necessarily formed integrally with the bottom body 1. For example, a rising groove integral with the bottom body 1 is formed, and the inner wall body 11 and / or partition wall is formed in the groove. It is also possible to configure such that it can be removed by inserting the wall 2 or the like. Furthermore, the locking means 12 and 13 with the side wall body 5 can be omitted, and the shape of the side wall body 5 can be maintained by other appropriate means such as adhesion. However, in consideration of the fact that the molding material of this kind of container is polypropylene and there are few adhesives for this, the complexity of the bonding process, and the finish, it is necessary to adopt structural locking means. Is preferred. In this case, when the inner wall body 5 is employed, the locking means is convenient to be provided on the inner wall body 5, but it is not excluded that it is provided on the partition wall 2 or on both sides of the side wall body 5. Furthermore, the latching means can be opened and closed as appropriate, or can be selected so as to keep its shape in a permanently closed state by snapping or the like.

  FIG. 4 is the container of the present invention according to the second embodiment, and the change from the first embodiment is that the partition wall 20 is inclined so as to become higher toward the center and the lid body 21 is assembled. The whole area is Yamagata. In such a configuration, the lid body 21 is secured large, so that a large opening can be secured and freshness is given to the appearance.

  FIG. 5 shows the container of the present invention according to the third embodiment. Unlike the first and second embodiments, the hinge structure between the lid and the side wall is omitted, and both are completely integrated into one. A new lid 30 integrated as an object is configured. Moreover, the partition wall 31 is formed in circular arc shape. Therefore, according to this structure, since the entire small chamber 32 is opened only by the development of the lid 30, it is possible to easily ensure a large opening. Further, when the lid 30 is closed, the outer appearance of the container becomes a dome shape, so that a soft and modern design with no angular portions can be produced.

  FIG. 6 shows the container of the present invention according to the fourth embodiment. The bottom body 40 has a square shape, and a cross-shaped partition wall 41 is raised from the center toward the center of each side. On the other hand, a side wall body 42 that cannot be expanded is provided, and on the other half of each side, a side wall body 44 that can be expanded via a hinge 43 and a lid body 45 are provided. Note that concave and convex engaging portions 46 and 47 that engage with each other are provided at the tip of the lid 45 and the tip of the partition wall 41 that faces the lid 45. In this embodiment, since the bottom body 40, the expandable side wall body 44, and the lid body 45 are deployed on the same plane except for the non-expandable side wall body 42, they are printed continuously with the molding process. Can be applied.

  In all of the embodiments described so far, the bottom is a regular hexagon. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a regular triangle or a larger regular N-gon. This is only a selective factor in how many compartments are divided according to the purpose and purpose of the container. In addition, the use of the container, that is, what the contents are, is free. What is necessary in the present invention is to integrally mold the side wall body and the lid body so as to be flush with the bottom body in the state in which the side wall body and the lid body are unfolded, and all ranges not departing from this are included in the present invention. It is.

  FIG. 7 shows the container of the present invention according to the fifth embodiment. In this embodiment, the bottom body 50 is not a regular N-gon but a petal shape. That is, in the present invention, the bottom body does not have to be a regular N-gon. In addition, a part of the peripheral wall is a side wall body 51 that can be expanded, a lid body 52 is provided continuously therewith, a tip claw 53 of the lid body 52, and a bottom body 50 provided in the center of the bottom body 50; Engaging the tip claw 54 of the columnar body 54 having a similar peripheral wall is the same as in the above embodiment, and the same effect is obtained by the configuration.

The perspective view which expanded some containers of the present invention concerning a first embodiment Same assembly drawing Same development plan The perspective view of the container of the present invention according to the second embodiment A perspective view of the container of the present invention according to a third embodiment Perspective view of the container of the present invention according to the fourth embodiment A perspective view of the container of the present invention according to a fifth embodiment

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bottom body 2 Partition wall 3 Small chamber 4, 6 Hinge 5 Side wall body 7 Lid body 8, 10 Claw 9 Hollow column body 11 Inner wall body 12 * 13 Locking means

Claims (6)

An N-faced container, which is provided with a bottom, a partition wall that rises on the bottom so as to divide the bottom into a plurality, and can be expanded on each side of the bottom via a hinge A side wall body and a lid body provided integrally with the side wall body via a hinge. The lid body can be opened and closed outward from the center, and the side wall body and the lid body are unfolded. A separation container, wherein the container is integrally molded so as to be flush with the bottom body in a state. The separation container according to claim 1, wherein the bottom is a regular N-gon. The separation container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a columnar body having a peripheral wall similar to the bottom body is provided at the center of the bottom body, and a detachable engagement portion is provided at the front end of the column body and the front end of the lid body. . The separation container according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the bottom body is provided with an inner wall body positioned inward of a hinge with the lid body and parallel to each side of the bottom body. The separation container according to claim 4, wherein locking means that match each other is provided on the side wall body and the inner wall body. The separation container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the partition wall has an arc shape, the hinge between the side wall body and the lid body is omitted, and is assembled in a dome shape.

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